Euro 2008 (Official Man City LOL Thread) [Archive] - Page 38

guitarbaz

03-09-2006, 10:46 AM

He means focus on supporting the nglish teams competing in the UEFA cup as opposed to supporting a foreign team.

indeed yes.

other cup european cup competitions are available...

the champions league pisses me off anyway the amount of coverage it gets (even if we're in it!). there are some years when there are better teams in the UEFA if they've had a crap previous season.

so yeah, UEFA is the new "champions" league....:p

Ganondorf

03-09-2006, 11:23 AM

I'm supporting Arsenal, but if they get knocked out I'll be rooting for Milan.

Frankie

03-09-2006, 11:27 AM

Come onget behind the boro tonight, soem great howme grown talent on display :thumb:

moderaterock222

03-09-2006, 01:34 PM

support Middlesborough? Ewww

Drop The Baby

03-09-2006, 01:36 PM

support Middlesborough? Ewww

Someone needs to, their stadium is always disgracefully empty

sgrevs

03-09-2006, 02:35 PM

Faith No Doubt

03-09-2006, 05:42 PM

I watched the Boro - Roma game. I thought Boro did well, but they'll have to play much better if they're going to qualify.

Mendieta was awful, he should have made it 2-0. Hasselbaink did well, despite skying a few efforts.

I don't think it was a penalty, but it was superbly taken.

I hope Boro qualify, just so beating them on the 18th will be even better.

guitarbaz

03-10-2006, 03:06 AM

Middlesborough 1-0 Roma, about 35 minutes I think.

Liverpool for the FA Cup this year! We need some fight back in our season. I hope Benitez doesn't go back to Real or something, that would suck donkey balls.

apparently you need a striker, so all the "experts" are saying anyway..

i'd let you have Owen for £30,000,000....... fair deal? :)

the boro match was a bit scrappy but that pitch was dreadful. 1-0 is a bit of a slim lead to have to take away to the next one but it still means they need to score 2 to win regardless so ya never know....

Faith No Doubt

03-10-2006, 08:20 AM

I think Roma can score two goals at home.

Frankie

03-10-2006, 12:34 PM

Well as I could'nt get on last night and gloat I'll do it now

1 - 0 :cool: If we can get an early goal, I dom't honestly see them scoring 3 past us, our dyas of terrible defnding have all but gone. Told you all we step it up for the big games

poorquality

03-10-2006, 12:36 PM

I can honestly see Arsenal reaching the final with that draw, if they can get past Juve of course which will be hard for them.

Barcalona have a fairly easy draw up until the Semi where you know it'll be AC Milan vs Barcalona, what a game that will be, Barca should scrape it though.

I'm going for Arsenal vs Barcelona final with Barca winning.

Steve M.

03-10-2006, 02:41 PM

I fancy Lyon beating AC. Hope Juve win I've always liked 'em.

Bitc|-|

03-10-2006, 02:47 PM

red barchetta

03-10-2006, 03:02 PM

Lyon'll beat AC
its obvious.
did u see the game against psv ? lyon was just amazing !!!
no one can get an obvious win over AC Milan. they are of a different class to PSV.

Frankie

03-10-2006, 03:31 PM

AC milan will beat Lyon, shev is on song and I mean Kaka is one of the best players in the world at the moment

sgrevs

03-10-2006, 11:41 PM

Ooohh, Vieria against his old club!! I'm relishing that, we're in for a great match fella's!

My bet to go through is AC, Barca, Inter/Ajax, and I can't pick between Juve and Gunners. Henry's been good of late, but Juve have an all-star cast there.

As for Liverpool, yes we do need a striker, an out an out man who can just be in the right place, right time (e.g Ruud, Owen, Drogba, but he's crap).

Frankie

03-11-2006, 08:22 AM

What are all your predictions for today then ???

poorquality

03-11-2006, 08:47 AM

Chelsea managed to scrape a win then...92nd minute goal

RandyfromPennywise

03-11-2006, 09:21 AM

YYYYYYYYEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!

Duff to Gallas, 25 yards out, he shapes to shoot, GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAALLLLLLL L!!!!!!

It's finishes like that which make it all worth it. Unbelievable, a great game and an absolutely smashing goal to win it!! OH BILLY BILLY, BILLY BILLY BILLY BILLY BILLY GALLAS, OH BILLY BILLY!!!!!!!!!

What a remedy for the Champo disappointment! Last minute winner against the Spurs, fantastic! GET IN!

"16 years, We're 'aving a laugh, 16 years, we're 'aving a laugh"

Ganondorf

03-11-2006, 09:53 AM

Why dosen't Robson play Kanu and Ellington as our starting strikers instead of Kevim Campbell? :confused:

guitarbaz

03-11-2006, 11:48 AM

skateMASTERbater2

03-11-2006, 12:00 PM

Man i love going to football games on saturday nights. Drink abit before the match, get wasted afterwards. Off i go

guitarbaz

03-11-2006, 12:28 PM

Man i love going to football games on saturday nights. Drink abit before the match, get wasted afterwards. Off i go

almost as good as afternoon games and then getting very wasted indeed until the morning:thumb:

Frankie

03-11-2006, 12:36 PM

Again mourinho OTT as usual it wasn't that good of a goal

guitarbaz

03-11-2006, 12:42 PM

the bloke's a nob.

albeit a very succesful and wealthy one.:angry:

bwbw

03-11-2006, 05:04 PM

I'm sure you'll all be pleased to know that Southport won 2-1 against Forest Green Rovers today :) I went to watch Chorley vs Gresley Rovers though as FGR's to far away.

RandyfromPennywise

03-11-2006, 09:25 PM

Again mourinho ott as usual it wasn't that good of a goal
Dude that goal was an absolute belter, you gotta give me that! And in the circumstances - Osgood's tribute, against Spurs, 16 years unbeaten, final minute of the game - they don't come much better!

Ok, I am very annoyed with Mourinho's behaviour over the last two weeks. He has been at his worst, making ridiculous comments left, right and centre and behaving like a twat on the sidelines. It really annoys me when you see how Jol, Jewell, Pearce and others go about themselves and then you have this Portugeeser going 'round saying whatever he feels like with no respect for Fair Play or sportsmanship or dignity. Bring back Gullit or Vialli I say.

sgrevs

03-11-2006, 09:29 PM

Wow the Chelsea v Spurs match was a real cracker!

My prediction for the big game tonite:

Arsenal 0 - 1 Liverpool

Goal in the 60th or so minute by either Luis Garcia or Crouchie.

Timm

03-12-2006, 07:06 AM

are any of you guys coming to germany during the world cup?

poorquality

03-12-2006, 07:15 AM

Ruud on bench again that's 3 in 3...kinda getting suspicious now as he always seems to score against Newcastle (11 in 9 against em). Atleast Rossi is on the bench, might see the boy wonder at some point :P

Frankie

03-12-2006, 07:52 AM

I predict Boro to get their fourth straight league win today I'd say 2 - 0 to the Boro

poorquality

03-12-2006, 08:24 AM

guitarbaz

03-12-2006, 12:22 PM

United 2-0 Newcastle at half time

Should be around 6-0, Newcastles defence has been extremely poor. Sahas missed 2 sitters.

EDIT: 2-0 Full Time - What an odd game, 29 attempts from united, i think 2 from newcastle, 11 attempts from Rooney :P and 2 goals for him.

Should of been around 8-0 ish

Great dominated game, Rossi should have come on I felt at around the 70th minute since Newcastle didn't look like scoring at all.

slightly one-eyed opinion.

we ran the 2nd half half and were good for a goal or two. deserved more really.

rooney missed a sitter which made me (and the whole pub) laugh, the fat pie eating scouser.
saha is wank, newcastle reject and it showed.

ameobi had some good chances in the 1st half and wasted them. his days are numbered.

Grutte Pier

03-12-2006, 01:43 PM

My prediction for the big game tonite:

Arsenal 0 - 1 Liverpool

At least the Liverpool part was right.

Lord Abortion

03-12-2006, 02:04 PM

Yeah, we really should have scored more.
Saha was absolute wank.

poorquality

03-12-2006, 02:22 PM

slightly one-eyed opinion.

we ran the 2nd half half and were good for a goal or two. deserved more really.

rooney missed a sitter which made me (and the whole pub) laugh, the fat pie eating scouser.
saha is wank, newcastle reject and it showed.

ameobi had some good chances in the 1st half and wasted them. his days are numbered.

I admit newcastle could have scored a couple themselves, but to say you ran the second half is a joke, united had so many more oppertunities than you, we were constantly on the attack.

Oh and that fat pie eating scouser already put 2 past you and could of had another 3 by himself :)

Saha did play wank, can't understand why Ruud was benched again, atleast after that performance Fergie should start Ruud again for our next game.

EDIT: After watching MOTD2 I can say it's strengthened my argument :P United Newcastle, they showed one attempt from Newcastle, Bowyers shot, the closest attempt they had. The rest was all united.

Oh and on a funnier note, It showed that shot from Rooney that smacked Neville in the face and dropped him :P over and over, and in slow-motion, since Neville isn't hurt, it's hilarious :P

jaymz_is_god

03-12-2006, 06:06 PM

Lord Abortion

03-12-2006, 06:52 PM

Exactly...2 chances on goal doesn't amount to "running" anything.

sgrevs

03-13-2006, 01:06 AM

I can't believe everyone's still discussing the boringly unimportant UNited game, when everyone should be talking about the disaster in North London!

Gerrard played the worst possible placed pass in the history of the game...straight to Henry's feet in a well offside position...only for him to tap it in with the greatest of ease!

I got up at 4am to watch it, and then I couldn't even get back to sleep afterward! I was so tired at school, and depressed.

'Pool for FA Cup still!

guitarbaz

03-13-2006, 03:01 AM

I admit newcastle could have scored a couple themselves, but to say you ran the second half is a joke, united had so many more oppertunities than you, we were constantly on the attack.

Oh and that fat pie eating scouser already put 2 past you and could of had another 3 by himself :)

Saha did play wank, can't understand why Ruud was benched again, atleast after that performance Fergie should start Ruud again for our next game.

EDIT: After watching MOTD2 I can say it's strengthened my argument :P United Newcastle, they showed one attempt from Newcastle, Bowyers shot, the closest attempt they had. The rest was all united.

Oh and on a funnier note, It showed that shot from Rooney that smacked Neville in the face and dropped him :P over and over, and in slow-motion, since Neville isn't hurt, it's hilarious :P

as ever they missed showing the several badly controlled chances that ameobi had and parker as well. they'd obviously decided to edit it as the rooney show (as did sky). the chances in the 2nd half were all on the break, again, biased editing didn't show this.
i'm actually surprised they showed bowyer's effort, sky didn't even bother with that one and it was a damn sight more of one than some of the united cows arse/banjo efforts.
would have been nice if neville had been knocked out cold and taken that **** eating grin off his face. sadly he got up again.
however, far be it from me to deny the media a chance to blow smoke up rooney's / ferguson's respective arses.

poorquality

03-13-2006, 06:53 AM

as ever they missed showing the several badly controlled chances that ameobi had and parker as well. they'd obviously decided to edit it as the rooney show (as did sky). the chances in the 2nd half were all on the break, again, biased editing didn't show this.
i'm actually surprised they showed bowyer's effort, sky didn't even bother with that one and it was a damn sight more of one than some of the united cows arse/banjo efforts.
would have been nice if neville had been knocked out cold and taken that **** eating grin off his face. sadly he got up again.
however, far be it from me to deny the media a chance to blow smoke up rooney's / ferguson's respective arses.

If you don't trust BBC or Skys highlights, then just look at the match facts, even those you can't deny, I wouldn't be surprised if you came out with "No but sky added 15 chances to united because they're biased towards united, it isn't because Newcastle played completely pants"

It was the most one-sided game, I'll give examples, Man Utd Shots on target 8....Newcastle...1

Shots off Target, United 15, Newcastle 3.

Newcastle were dominated, I can't see how even the most devout Newcastle fan can try to defend that performance let-alone try and make it seem like Newcastle had the slightest chance of doing anything worthwhile in the 90 minutes.

If that was the other way round, I'd be quick to criticize Uniteds players before I'd even thought about trying to defend their fool-hearty attempt at a football match.

As for it being unimportant / Liverpool game thing, yeh 5 points clear of the pool now with a game in hand :P Lovely pass from Gerrard, Henry was only offside if his own player passed the ball :P very unlucky for Gerrard, kinda felt bad for him, but the result suited united down to a tee so all's good.

TakeWarning

03-13-2006, 07:07 AM

Now why the **** did we sell Pedro Mendes?

Some great goals this week, especially Gallas's, which was like a dagger in my heart.

guitarbaz

03-13-2006, 07:09 AM

If you don't trust BBC or Skys highlights, then just look at the match facts, even those you can't deny, I wouldn't be surprised if you came out with "No but sky added 15 chances to united because they're biased towards united, it isn't because Newcastle played completely pants"

It was the most one-sided game, I'll give examples, Man Utd Shots on target 8....Newcastle...1

Shots off Target, United 15, Newcastle 3.

Newcastle were dominated, I can't see how even the most devout Newcastle fan can try to defend that performance let-alone try and make it seem like Newcastle had the slightest chance of doing anything worthwhile in the 90 minutes.

If that was the other way round, I'd be quick to criticize Uniteds players before I'd even thought about trying to defend their fool-hearty attempt at a football match.

the edited "highlights" along with the match "statistics" failed to show a complete picture, that we matched them in the 2nd half and i'd say had our noses in front, despite the breakaways (none converted), and also does not reflect the fact that a 2nd striker with a half decent touch may well have put in a few chances in both halves. also not shown was the position from which the free kick was taken to gain an advantage for the 2nd goal...seems the ref missed it as well. but hey, you expect that at old trafford in front of all those cockneys..

i'm quite happy to be critical of ameobi, and you seemed to have missed that i have been and i'll also call into question ramage and elliott, both of whom are reserve players but they did their best so i won't be too harsh on them.

poorquality

03-13-2006, 09:30 AM

the edited "highlights" along with the match "statistics" failed to show a complete picture, that we matched them in the 2nd half and i'd say had our noses in front, despite the breakaways (none converted), and also does not reflect the fact that a 2nd striker with a half decent touch may well have put in a few chances in both halves. also not shown was the position from which the free kick was taken to gain an advantage for the 2nd goal...seems the ref missed it as well. but hey, you expect that at old trafford in front of all those cockneys..

i'm quite happy to be critical of ameobi, and you seemed to have missed that i have been and i'll also call into question ramage and elliott, both of whom are reserve players but they did their best so i won't be too harsh on them.

You're a newcastle supporter, of course you'll think and say you were better in the second half (you were better in the 2nd half, better than you were in the first that is) I'm a Man U fan, so of course I'll say we were better, the underlining difference is, it's not just the united fans saying we were better, it's everyone apart from newcastle fans, well. I say that, but ex Newcastle manager graeme souness even said United outplayed newcastle for 90 minutes and it was an embarassing performance from newcastle.

It's easy to say "If we had better strikers we'd of scored", just as I could say "If Ruud was playing instead of Saha we'd probably have scored 4 more", the fact is, these things didn't occur, and the match played out how it did, one sided. Its natural you'd be angry and blame the fact it's at old trafford, it's nice to see the blame coming back to united again seeing as it was normally saved for when we were topping the table.

guitarbaz

03-13-2006, 09:52 AM

You're a newcastle supporter, of course you'll think and say you were better in the second half (you were better in the 2nd half, better than you were in the first that is) I'm a Man U fan, so of course I'll say we were better, the underlining difference is, it's not just the united fans saying we were better, it's everyone apart from newcastle fans, well. I say that, but ex Newcastle manager graeme souness even said United outplayed newcastle for 90 minutes and it was an embarassing performance from newcastle.

It's easy to say "If we had better strikers we'd of scored", just as I could say "If Ruud was playing instead of Saha we'd probably have scored 4 more", the fact is, these things didn't occur, and the match played out how it did, one sided. Its natural you'd be angry and blame the fact it's at old trafford, it's nice to see the blame coming back to united again seeing as it was normally saved for when we were topping the table.

and of course souness is going to be completely impartial and not try and deflect some of the heat onto someone else...he'll do and say anything he can to try and restore his floundering managerial career. hardly a good example.

ameobi was on the pitch and in the postions he needed to be to make a difference and had it been for a couple of better touches things would have been different. but of course you don't get to see this because it would change the face of the story.

poorquality

03-13-2006, 10:05 AM

and of course souness is going to be completely impartial and not try and deflect some of the heat onto someone else...he'll do and say anything he can to try and restore his floundering managerial career. hardly a good example.

ameobi was on the pitch and in the postions he needed to be to make a difference and had it been for a couple of better touches things would have been different. but of course you don't get to see this because it would change the face of the story.

Like I said, same could have been said of united, ok then, If Ameobi had a couple of better touches, a goal or two, fair enough, If Rooney, Ronaldo, Saha had a couple of better chances, you're looking at another 6-2, or possibly more. To be fair Given did keep you in the game with a couple excellent saves from Ronaldos freekick and shot.

To be honest, I'd say we leave this argument where it stands, Newcastle had an oppertunity to score but they didnt take it, united had several and they didnt take them, but since United were attacking more, Newcastle didnt honestly have a look in apart from the odd chance, we've seen newcastle had 5 attempts and 1 on target, compared to uniteds 29 attempts.

The thing is, this is going to start taking over this thread, the constant arguing over it. I'm basing my opinion on watching the match, peoples opinions of the match and the match facts after the game. I think you're just basing it on being a Newcastle fan and you can't admit United outplayed you.

guitarbaz

03-13-2006, 10:33 AM

Like I said, same could have been said of united, ok then, If Ameobi had a couple of better touches, a goal or two, fair enough, If Rooney, Ronaldo, Saha had a couple of better chances, you're looking at another 6-2, or possibly more. To be fair Given did keep you in the game with a couple excellent saves from Ronaldos freekick and shot.

To be honest, I'd say we leave this argument where it stands, Newcastle had an oppertunity to score but they didnt take it, united had several and they didnt take them, but since United were attacking more, Newcastle didnt honestly have a look in apart from the odd chance, we've seen newcastle had 5 attempts and 1 on target, compared to uniteds 29 attempts.

The thing is, this is going to start taking over this thread, the constant arguing over it. I'm basing my opinion on watching the match, peoples opinions of the match and the match facts after the game. I think you're just basing it on being a Newcastle fan and you can't admit United outplayed you.

well i don't think we were in any way outplayed in the 2nd half, as i've already said, so i'm certainly not going to back down from that one and that view has been reflected in some of the less biased reports i've seen. most will have only seen sky or whatever and their's was pretty shameful, if they want to use that to make their own opinion then more fool them. but this is only to be expected i guess, the usual one eyed media reporting that favours those at the "top" and the glory hunters that follow them.

jaymz_is_god

03-13-2006, 10:45 AM

You cannot argue with statistics. United were the better team...for the whole 90 minutes! Accept it. Move on, instead of trying to justify what was a crap performance by a mid-table side.

End of argument.

Sad news today :(
R.I.P. Jimmy Johnstone (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/c/celtic/4800766.stm)
A true great of the game. Jinky will never be forgotten.

What does everyone think of this whole Ballack business?
I reckon Lampard is on his way to Barca, which is why Chelski are after him.

guitarbaz

03-13-2006, 11:10 AM

jaymz_is_god

03-13-2006, 11:13 AM

Manchester United.

I'm from Northern Ireland. I've already explained the reasons for my allegiance in this thread.

And you forgot to quote the bit that said:

END OF ARGUMENT

Dead Star

03-13-2006, 11:28 AM

Sad news today :(
R.I.P. Jimmy Johnstone (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/c/celtic/4800766.stm)
A true great of the game. Jinky will never be forgotten.

:eek: Jinky Johnston died.

:upset: Jinky was awesome.

guitarbaz

03-13-2006, 12:05 PM

Manchester United.

I'm from Northern Ireland.

there's a thing now. you'd never have guessed, a non manc manc. not may of :rolleyes: them around...

Grutte Pier

03-13-2006, 12:10 PM

Can someone explain me Ruud's position at Manchester. I only follow bits of the English league, but i thought this was very odd. Is Louis Saha better than RVN? Isn't Ferguson playing with fire?

poorquality

03-13-2006, 12:20 PM

ruud is better than Saha at finishing, Saha is better in the air and on a technical level I feel. Saha was only in the team because he's been scoring every game, after his performance against Newcastle, I imagine Ruud will be starting our next game instead of him.

there's a thing now. you'd never have guessed, a non manc manc. not may of them around...

United have possibly the biggest fan-base in the world, you don't have to be from somewhere to support a team, I support united and i live in Luton, I was brought up supporting them and I regularly goto matches to support them.

You're in Lincoln but support Newcastle, should I get all sarcastic around you?

guitarbaz

03-13-2006, 12:54 PM

You're in Lincoln but support Newcastle, should I get all sarcastic around you?

you can try. considering i was born in Blaydon (you know, the Blaydon races, then again you might not...) and lived there for 25 years before moving down to lincoln.

fire away. :rolleyes:

i'm sure all those real mancs love you lot supporting their team too...

Frankie

03-13-2006, 01:23 PM

Now why the **** did we sell Pedro Mendes?

Some great goals this week, especially Gallas's, which was like a dagger in my heart.

Vidukas goal FTW :cool:

poorquality

03-13-2006, 02:00 PM

you can try. considering i was born in Blaydon (you know, the Blaydon races, then again you might not...) and lived there for 25 years before moving down to lincoln.

fire away. :rolleyes:

i'm sure all those real mancs love you lot supporting their team too...

Quite quick to jump the gun yourself aren't you, I was born in Manchester and was only there for 3 years before moving down south. But that's beside the point, why do you need to be from somewhere to support their team? That's a pretty stupid opinion to have.

jaymz_is_god

03-13-2006, 02:04 PM

Sigh.

Yet again, a fan of another Premiership club has no basis for an argument, and so brings up where Manchester United's fans are from. It's not getting old hearing it at all :rolleyes:

You actually think that only people from Manchester support Manchester United? You think that only people from Newcastle support Newcastle United? You think that only people from Liverpool support Liverpool?

I'm afraid it does not work like that. I have friends that live near me, who support Liverpool, Arsenal, Spurs, Newcastle, Middlesbrough and even Leeds, and I assure you that they support their team just as much as any season ticket holder.

If I had the money, I would be on a plane every week to see Manchester United. Unfortunately I don't. Does this mean I lack passion for my club, and I'm not a "real supporter"?

guitarbaz

03-13-2006, 02:20 PM

Quite quick to jump the gun yourself aren't you, I was born in Manchester and was only there for 3 years before moving down south. But that's beside the point, why do you need to be from somewhere to support their team? That's a pretty stupid opinion to have.

strangely enough, it used to be the case that people supported their local club. not so any more it seems. and strange how these "supporters" always manage to pick teams like manchester/chelski etc etc...
there's just no loyalty, how these people can live with themselves is beyond me.

carry on.

Lord Abortion

03-13-2006, 02:24 PM

well i don't think we were in any way outplayed in the 2nd half, as i've already said, so i'm certainly not going to back down from that one and that view has been reflected in some of the less biased reports i've seen. most will have only seen sky or whatever and their's was pretty shameful, if they want to use that to make their own opinion then more fool them. but this is only to be expected i guess, the usual one eyed media reporting that favours those at the "top" and the glory hunters that follow them.
For ****'s sake. I live near Newcastle and all my friends are supporters, they ALL, without exception acnowleged how badly Newcastle played.
And for the record, I've been a Man United fan since I was four years old. Which would make it 1992. This was at the point when United hadn't won anything important domestically for years. (barring the occasional FA cup)
so I would be in posession of all the facts before you go calling people glory hunters.

poorquality

03-13-2006, 02:25 PM

strangely enough, it used to be the case that people supported their local club. not so any more it seems. and strange how these "supporters" always manage to pick teams like manchester/chelski etc etc...
there's just no loyalty, how these people can live with themselves is beyond me.

carry on.

Well since i've been brought up supporting united since I was born, since my parents support them and used to be season ticket holders, technically when I first started supporting them, they were poor, it was only in the 90's when they started winning proper things. The only thing I hate are Manc fans who decided to be fans after 1999 Treble year.

I don't care what you say about dedication to the team, just don't question my loyalty to my club.

guitarbaz

03-13-2006, 02:26 PM

For ****'s sake. I live near Newcastle and all my friends are supporters, they ALL, without exception acnowleged how badly Newcastle played.
And for the record, I've been a Man United fan since I was four years old. Which would make it 1992. This was at the point when United hadn't won anything important domestically for years. (barring the occasional FA cup)
so I would be in posession of all the facts before you go calling people glory hunters.

you have to admit just how uncanny it is that so many manchester supporters don't live there. now thats fact.:thumb:

guitarbaz

03-13-2006, 02:27 PM

Well since i've been brought up supporting united since I was born, since my parents support them and used to be season ticket holders, technically when I first started supporting them, they were poor, it was only in the 90's when they started winning proper things. The only thing I hate are Manc fans who decided to be fans after 1999 Treble year.

I don't care what you say about dedication to the team, just don't question my loyalty to my club.

yada yada. strange you have to qualify it all so closely, a little bit of guilt showing? a little bit of shame that the club is largely followed by glory hunters??

howay the lads:thumb:

jaymz_is_god

03-13-2006, 02:33 PM

strangely enough, it used to be the case that people supported their local club. not so any more it seems. and strange how these "supporters" always manage to pick teams like manchester/chelski etc etc...
there's just no loyalty, how these people can live with themselves is beyond me.

carry on.

Hang on a ****ing minute.

No loyalty? How the **** do you know?

I've been supporting Manchester United since I was 3 or 4. I support them because my older brother supports them, and I looked up to him when I was younger. I have been a supporter since 91/92. I have been supporting my club for 14 or 15 years, so I don't know how you can question my loyalty.

Just because I can't afford to go to Old Trafford every other week, does not make me any less of a fan.

Not every Manchester United fan is a glory hunter.

guitarbaz

03-13-2006, 02:44 PM

Hang on a ****ing minute.

No loyalty? How the **** do you know?

I've been supporting Manchester United since I was 3 or 4. I support them because my older brother supports them, and I looked up to him when I was younger. I have been a supporter since 91/92. I have been supporting my club for 14 or 15 years, so I don't know how you can question my loyalty.

Just because I can't afford to go to Old Trafford every other week, does not make me any less of a fan.

Not every Manchester United fan is a glory hunter.

just read the post you quoted again, the answers are all in there.

its funny how you plastic mancs get so wound up when you're called glory hunters. it hits a raw nerve, every time. it's almost funny, but not quite.

jaymz_is_god

03-13-2006, 02:45 PM

poorquality

03-13-2006, 02:47 PM

yada yada. strange you have to qualify it all so closely, a little bit of guilt showing? a little bit of shame that the club is largely followed by glory hunters??

howay the lads:thumb:

How can you honestly expect me to reply to that? Of course there are glory hunters, you'd be pretty retarded to think otherwise, United, Chelsea, Madrid, Barcalona, AC Milan, Inter Milan etc etc...all the BIG teams will have glory hunters, I wonder how many switched to Chelsea last season when they won?

If Newcastle were any good I'm sure they'd have glory hunter supporters too.

guitarbaz

03-13-2006, 02:49 PM

So, Newcastle have no glory hunting fans?

Oh yeah, I forgot, you need some glory to have those, don't you?

Although, you might get some glory hunters after that amazing second half display at Old Trafford, where you "ran the game", apparently :rolleyes:

i'd say we largely have genuine newcastle united supporters supporting newcastle united. not too many pretendy fans here. loyal and local. best way.:thumb:

jaymz_is_god

03-13-2006, 02:55 PM

i'd say we largely have genuine newcastle united supporters supporting newcastle united. not too many pretendy fans here. loyal and local. best way.:thumb:

That's great.

However, it's not fans that bring you trophies.

Just in case you were wondering what that funny word I used was. (http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=trophy)

Grutte Pier

03-13-2006, 02:56 PM

Everyone is fan in his own way, there aren't any specific requirments to be a fan. Don't make such an issue out of it.

poorquality

03-13-2006, 02:58 PM

There's a much higher percentage of loyal United fans than the glory hunters, they are but a small minority. Just because you're so convinced every Newcastle fan is loyal and perfect in everyway and there are no Newcastle fans outside of Newcastle . Doesn't mean there aren't loyal fans for other clubs, I think you're the most biased-to-one-team football fan I've ever discussed football with.

Other people in this thread atleast admit when their teams played poorly instead of insisting they outplayed a team then go on about the teams fan base which has NOTHING to do with the fact Newcastle were outplayed. Learn to accept defeat and not be a sore loser.

jaymz_is_god

03-13-2006, 03:00 PM

There's a much higher percentage of loyal United fans than the glory hunters, they are but a small minority. Just because you're so convinced every Newcastle fan is loyal and perfect in everyway and there are no Newcastle fans outside of Newcastle . Doesn't mean there aren't loyal fans for other clubs, I think you're the most biased-to-one-team football fan I've ever discussed football with.

Other people in this thread atleast admit when they're teams played poorly instead of insisting they outplayed a team then go on about the teams fan base which has NOTHING to do with the fact Newcastle were outplayed. Learn to accept defeat and not be a sore loser.

It'll be great to see and argument to this :rolleyes:

jaymz_is_god

03-13-2006, 03:03 PM

There's a much higher percentage of loyal United fans than the glory hunters, they are but a small minority. Just because you're so convinced every Newcastle fan is loyal and perfect in everyway and there are no Newcastle fans outside of Newcastle . Doesn't mean there aren't loyal fans for other clubs, I think you're the most biased-to-one-team football fan I've ever discussed football with.

Other people in this thread atleast admit when they're teams played poorly instead of insisting they outplayed a team then go on about the teams fan base which has NOTHING to do with the fact Newcastle were outplayed. Learn to accept defeat and not be a sore loser.

Sorry about the double post. Computer ****ed up.

guitarbaz

03-13-2006, 04:42 PM

poorquality

03-13-2006, 04:44 PM

still getting worked up about your glory hunting mates??

carry on:thumb:

Still avoiding the fact your team was torn apart?

carry on:thumb:

guitarbaz

03-13-2006, 04:44 PM

That's great.

However, it's not fans that bring you trophies.

and therein, in a nutshell, is the difference.

real supporters support their team no matter what. you only support a "successful" team.

you just proved it.cheers:thumb:

guitarbaz

03-13-2006, 04:45 PM

Still avoiding the fact your team was torn apart?

carry on:thumb:

i'll keep my soul thanks. yours is long since sold.

thankyou and good night. you've been a wonderful audience..

carry on.:thumb:

poorquality

03-13-2006, 05:03 PM

and therein, in a nutshell, is the difference.

real supporters support their team no matter what. you only support a "successful" team.

you just proved it.cheers:thumb:

United weren't exactly successful when I started supporting them. Their major successes are only recent, maybe if Newcastle were any good recently then this conversation would be reversed and I'd be the one ignoring the original subject and changing it because someone couldn't take a single defeat :P

It's one thing to defend your team, it's another thing to randomly insult the fans of the club about an entirely unrelated thing, we're talking about the match not the fan base, why are you to ignorant to discuss football like a mature person instead of being so childish. :)

moderaterock222

03-13-2006, 05:12 PM

every fan likes to see their team win. i guess that makes all football fans glory hunters...i thought thatw as the point//

jaymz_is_god

03-13-2006, 05:42 PM

and therein, in a nutshell, is the difference.

real supporters support their team no matter what. you only support a "successful" team.

you just proved it.cheers:thumb:

Sorry, I don't recall saying I only support United because they are successful. If you weren't so ignorant, you would have read my previous post which stated my reasons for supporting Manchester United.

Go ahead and read my post.

Cheers :thumb:

Can we get back to intelligent football debate now, instead of having bitter Geordies trying to wind us up?

poorquality

03-13-2006, 06:03 PM

jaymz_is_god

03-13-2006, 06:17 PM

Nedved? Never heard about that. I heard about Ballack. Where could he possibly fit Nedved in?

I reckon they'll be after a new striker.

poorquality

03-13-2006, 06:43 PM

I think they'll get Ballack, the thing is, they only seem to go after the players united go after, and because they have more money they're more likely to get them :P Examples are Robben and Ballack, Robben had practically signed until Chelsea came in.

Lord Abortion

03-13-2006, 06:46 PM

It was our own stupid fault we didn't get Robben.
We bid a stupidly small amount for him, and PSV were having none of it.

+3kk!

03-13-2006, 09:53 PM

Good idea, so Mourinho says he'd be interested in signing Nedved...what you guys think? I can't honestly see him being better than the current team Chelsea have.

chelsea needs a big game playmaker. they have the strikers, crespo is proven to be one of the best in the world for that, drogba does his job very well as the guy to distract and muscle the defense. hes shown his qualities in games with liverpool, byern, newcastle i think, ivory cost and at his old club. tons of managers give him praise. those 2 guys are proven strikers with good reviews from managers and players.

the only problem with chelsea is maybe lamps getting lost in big games and facing non english sides. thats why i think jose wants ballack, to give frank pressure and to lead the team in CL. i think if there aint drogba to distract the opposition's defense and makelele to hold the midfield lamps wont be as great as what people claim him to be.

to be honest i think chelsea still has tons of room for improvement, if they are good they would give barca a good run instead of getting pinned in their own half for the most part of the game.

guitarbaz

03-14-2006, 03:03 AM

Sorry, I don't recall saying I only support United because they are successful. If you weren't so ignorant, you would have read my previous post which stated my reasons for supporting Manchester United.

Go ahead and read my post.

Cheers :thumb:

Can we get back to intelligent football debate now, instead of having bitter Geordies trying to wind us up?

i'll only bother replying to this one as the answer will be the same to your other glory hunting mate.

it seems that the days are gone when people supported their local team out of that thing called pride, being proud of where you come from, or least that seems to be the case for some teams. and oh look, they're the ones who've had a bit of success. you'd never have guessed it. how you expect me to take you seriously is quite laughable, plenty other teams are available and probably ones closer to home who need your support but that doesn't seem to matter. i've even been known to go and watch lincoln city on the odd occasion, not because the football is attractive and obviously not because they're successful (now there's a new way of thinking) but because its part of the local culture where i live and they need all the help they can get.
fair enough, you go watch the pretty teams and place your black heart at whichever winning team you like, it's not going to earn you any respect.

i guess you'll be supporting brazil come the world cup eh?

carry on.:)

poorquality

03-14-2006, 06:01 AM

Do you even bother reading posts? By "Glory hunting mate" I assume you're trying to have a pop at me, well then you were obviously either too retarded or too ignorant to see I WAS BORN IN MANCHESTER, and my parents had lived there before I was born, we only moved to Luton, so take your local pride and shove it. I go to Luton games, I go to Luton AWAY games, when I can, but I support Man U and go back to manchester MY PLACE OF BIRTH, to see the team i've supported SINCE BIRTH as often as I can.

My Parents have been supporting Man U long before they were any good, I was brought up supporting them, they didn't become majorly successful until the mid 90's and i'd been supporting them a good 6-7 years before that. God stop thinking you're so high and mighty compared to other football fans, there are plenty of loyal supporters around, and people with REASONS for supporting them.

God you're a prat

As far as the world cup goes, what the hell does it have to do with anything we're discussing? Stop trying to instigate another argument.

BACK TO PROPER FOOTBALL DISCUSSION PLEASE

That is if baz can participate in normal discussion instead of childish team/fan hating.

guitarbaz

03-14-2006, 06:05 AM

poorquality

03-14-2006, 06:16 AM

I get wound up when Geordie fans take their worst performance all season and blame it on United fans who don't live in Manchester...I don't see how it has anything to do with football or the match?

EDIT: and sorry about the whole personal insult thing, I'm trying to work on a presentation I need to deliver in like an hour and its driving me mad :P

guitarbaz

03-14-2006, 06:25 AM

I get wound up when Geordie fans take their worst performance all season and blame it on United fans who don't live in Manchester...I don't see how it has anything to do with football or the match?

i've seen a lot worse than that in recent months. believe me.

you have my sympathy on the presentation tho. that's not fun.

and i do apologise for being a wind up ****er at times. i just can't help myself once i get going..

poorquality

03-14-2006, 06:28 AM

shows how little you know to say that that was the worst performance all season. i've seen a lot worse than that in recent months.

It was the worst performance i'd seen from them...I wasn't aware they were so dominated on a regular basis.

guitarbaz

03-14-2006, 06:30 AM

It was the worst performance i'd seen from them...I wasn't aware they were so dominated on a regular basis.

how did you get that post while i was editing it? wtf?

poorquality

03-14-2006, 09:40 AM

how did you get that post while i was editing it? wtf?

No idea :S quick on the go i guess?

Yeh presentations suck, It's done now...went well i think, :P We can both be lil fcukers when it comes to our own preferred teams :P I say we call a truce.

Lord Abortion

03-14-2006, 09:51 AM

If Chelsea are getting a new attacking midfielder...can we have one of theirs?

It's not fair:(

guitarbaz

03-14-2006, 10:01 AM

No idea :S quick on the go i guess?

Yeh presentations suck, It's done now...went well i think, :P We can both be lil fcukers when it comes to our own preferred teams :P I say we call a truce.

well, if you can't have a bit of fire in your belly what's the point eh?

truce it is lol

:chug:

jaymz_is_god

03-14-2006, 11:15 AM

i'll only bother replying to this one as the answer will be the same to your other glory hunting mate.

it seems that the days are gone when people supported their local team out of that thing called pride, being proud of where you come from, or least that seems to be the case for some teams. and oh look, they're the ones who've had a bit of success. you'd never have guessed it. how you expect me to take you seriously is quite laughable, plenty other teams are available and probably ones closer to home who need your support but that doesn't seem to matter. i've even been known to go and watch lincoln city on the odd occasion, not because the football is attractive and obviously not because they're successful (now there's a new way of thinking) but because its part of the local culture where i live and they need all the help they can get.
fair enough, you go watch the pretty teams and place your black heart at whichever winning team you like, it's not going to earn you any respect.

i guess you'll be supporting brazil come the world cup eh?

carry on.:)

I'll have you know that I do support my local team. Ards in the Irish Premier League.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/irish/irish_prem_tables/default.stm

If you care to look, Ards are bottom of the league by 10 points. They currently do not have their own stadium and are on the brink of financial meltdown.

Does this make me a "glory hunter"?

I've already explained my reasons for supporting Manchester United, but it doesn't seem to be registering with you. I supported them before they dominated the Premiership.

I will not be supporting any teams in the World Cup because neither of the nations I support are there (Northern Ireland & Republic of Ireland). I will be watching it for the entertainment value of the football.

Now please, can you stop being so petulant and narrow-minded? People support different teams for different reasons.

EDIT: I didn't read the truce before I posted, but truce it is.

:chug:

Anyway, while we're on the subject of the World Cup, who do you all think will be the stand-out players this year?

I reckon Rooney, Ronaldinho, Kaka and possibly Messi.

poorquality

03-14-2006, 11:27 AM

Rooneys on a level of form that gives me the hope that we stand a chance at winning the World Cup this year.

With the rest of the players England have, with Rooney at the front we should be worthy adversaries to every other team.

Ronaldinho is another in amazing form at the moment and took Barcalona through the Champs League against Chelsea pretty much single handedly.

Brazil are definately the team to beat, but to be quite honest I think Brazil will win it this year, and so therefor I hope England vs Brazil final :P

and Yes I do honestly believe England if they can avoid injuries, are good enough to make it to the final.

Frankie

03-14-2006, 01:38 PM

^ England are good enough to win the world cup, however if Brazil show up with their right game then I don't see any team beating them.

sgrevs

03-15-2006, 12:46 AM

Well then England aren't good enough to win the WC if Brazil on on song.

You're only good enough to win if you beat the opposition(s) regardless of their current form/injuries etc.

And for the record, I don't think England have a hope in hell while Brazil are there.

They choke so much as well.

Grutte Pier

03-15-2006, 08:32 AM

Come on, Brazil can be beaten. England can do it anyday if they believe in it. We shouldn't give Brazil such a holy status.

red barchetta

03-15-2006, 09:40 AM

Come on, Brazil can be beaten. England can do it anyday if they believe in it. We shouldn't give Brazil such a holy status.
i agree.

even Japan managed to get a 2-2 draw against Brazil in the Confederation's cup. :cool: Brazil didnt play about 4 key players in that game, but they still had Kaka, Ronaldinho, Robinho and Adriano in their squad.

Frankie

03-15-2006, 12:26 PM

i agree.

even Japan managed to get a 2-2 draw against Brazil in the Confederation's cup. :cool: Brazil didnt play about 4 key players in that game, but they still had Kaka, Ronaldinho, Robinho and Adriano in their squad.

Impressive but owen and Ronney need to be at their level best and if lampard and gerrard can play like they do foor their clubs, we 'll be in good stead to win

EDIT: Shame about the boro fans getting attacked, no doubt if this was english supporteres their would be an uproar from the UEFA. Anyway I predict a 1-1 draw tonight.

guitarbaz

03-15-2006, 12:47 PM

EDIT: Shame about the boro fans getting attacked, no doubt if this was english supporteres their would be an uproar from the UEFA. Anyway I predict a 1-1 draw tonight..

if it had been in england we'd have been banned from the world cup. seems that the italians are allowed to do this in the same manner as the spanish are allowed to be racists. disgusting.:angry:

i hope boro stuff them.

Frankie

03-15-2006, 01:05 PM

It was an organised gang too, I think there should be major inqureies into this.

jaymz_is_god

03-15-2006, 01:06 PM

Yeah. It's absolutely disgusting. After that, I'm hoping Boro win as well.

guitarbaz

03-15-2006, 01:09 PM

It was an organised gang too, I think there should be major inqureies into this.

but it happens time and time again tho and they keep on getting away with it. the police over there don't seem to care, and it sounds like they even waded into the boro fans for good measure once the italian thugs had backed off. absolutely unbelievable.

makes me seeth, it should be one rule for everyone. :angry:

Frankie

03-15-2006, 01:10 PM

:upset: you should still all get behind the boro, like I'm supporting Arsenal in the Champions league. This should mean a ban from UEFA or a fine, plus the racism needs to be sorted in spain.

Dead Star

03-15-2006, 01:26 PM

Italy has major problems with hooliganism, Anyone remember the Italy vs Scotland game at the San Siro, where the Italian fans atarted rioting with each other.

Then there was the incident when Dida got hit with a flare.

They really need to get sorted out.

Drop The Baby

03-15-2006, 01:51 PM

You can be sure that if it was an English club that had done this there would be calls for us to be thrown out of the World Cup or something similar

Frankie

03-15-2006, 01:57 PM

A new thread about football :)

http://musicianforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=451867

Lord Abortion

03-15-2006, 02:25 PM

1-0 West Ham.

Dead Star

03-15-2006, 04:06 PM

Well done Boro.

And Bolton should have just scored.

Frankie

03-15-2006, 04:08 PM

F'ucking come on, Boro in the quater finals, and to think you all doubted us :cool:

jaymz_is_god

03-15-2006, 04:17 PM

Well done to Boro. Good to see a British team do well in Europe.

poorquality

03-15-2006, 04:25 PM

I was rootin for ya Boro.

Lord Abortion

03-15-2006, 06:37 PM

Well done Boro.
Also well done West ham, too.

bobisnotmyname

03-15-2006, 09:43 PM

And this is what they said
Who's that team they call the Boro
Who's that team they all adore
They play in red and white and are f'ucking dynamite
And we'll support the Boro ever more.

sgrevs

03-16-2006, 12:50 AM

Liverpool on the up!

5-1 downing the Craven boys, striker's back on top! God, Crouchie, and Morientes all back innit!!

A sign of things to come I should think!!

Ganondorf

03-16-2006, 01:01 AM

Well done Boro :)

guitarbaz

03-16-2006, 04:40 AM

F'ucking come on, Boro in the quater finals, and to think you all doubted us :cool:

i think justice was done here.

Frankie

03-16-2006, 01:02 PM

Theres not gonna be any enquries about the boro fans who were stabbed, which is typical I suppose.

Ganondorf

03-16-2006, 01:07 PM

That's bollocks, if it was England we'd be banned from the World Cup and/or European Competition.

Frankie

03-17-2006, 10:52 AM

Check out boros draw

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/4815228.stm

UEFA cup final here we come :p

guitarbaz

03-17-2006, 10:59 AM

That's bollocks, if it was England we'd be banned from the World Cup and/or European Competition.

exactly.

this really ****ing winds me up. yet again another country gets away with it. it's a disgrace.:angry:

skateMASTERbater2

03-17-2006, 11:00 AM

Check out boros draw

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/4815228.stm

UEFA cup final here we come :p

I wouldn't underestimate basel. They've lost like 4 matches at home in 3 years and definetly have loads of talent.

guitarbaz

03-17-2006, 11:01 AM

Check out boros draw

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/4815228.stm

UEFA cup final here we come :p

they've got every chance really. good luck to 'em.:thumb:

Frankie

03-17-2006, 11:08 AM

I wouldn't underestimate basel. They've lost like 4 matches at home in 3 years and definetly have loads of talent.

But we knocked out the tournament favourites and have played well away and at home.

skateMASTERbater2

03-17-2006, 11:19 AM

But we knocked out the tournament favourites and have played well away and at home.
I didn't say you hadn't. But i do think you're going to have a harder time getting through then you think if the team goes into a quarterfinal thinking about the final already.

bobisnotmyname

03-17-2006, 12:12 PM

Check out boros draw

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/4815228.stm

UEFA cup final here we come :p

it's looking good for us i gotta say, i'm not taking anything for granted with it being europe but i am getting slightly excited :) coulnd't have got a better draw.

sgrevs

03-17-2006, 06:58 PM

Boro are gonna do a small scale Liverpool '05 this season.

Sh'ite in the league and win the UEFA Cup.

Come on!!

More importantly, I predict a 2-1 win over Newcastle tomorrow by the mighty 'Pool.

TakeWarning

03-18-2006, 12:31 AM

First soccer training of the season in 2 hours.

By the way, check out my new boots (http://www.kitbag.com/product_images/large/308228-101.jpg).

sgrevs

03-18-2006, 12:45 AM

Pshh, stylish!

I don't like red boots much though, mine are white and blue Nike Air II's I tihnk, something similar sounding.

Love 'em oldschool.

Frankie

03-18-2006, 05:31 AM

First soccer training of the season in 2 hours.

By the way, check out my new boots (http://www.kitbag.com/product_images/large/308228-101.jpg).

Nice :thumb:

With the type of team McClarens playing (downing,southgate,mendieta,JFH haven't made the trip). But I'm still confident, Morrison is back and Johnson played really well last week against Charlton. Plus the yak should play alongside viduka.

Lord Abortion

03-18-2006, 07:31 AM

Away to West Brom the day...

Shouldn't be too much trouble, unless we feck up.

Is there an online petition I can sign to get Ruud back in the team?:p

Faith No Doubt

03-18-2006, 09:17 AM

1-0 :cool:

Lord Abortion

03-18-2006, 09:20 AM

1-0 :cool:

poorquality

03-18-2006, 09:21 AM

Ruud dropped for Saha again...so I voiced my opinion on that to my dad...Saha goes and scores...and now I feel like a prat :P

Britney Diva

03-18-2006, 09:33 AM

United are looking pretty average. Great header by Saha though.

poorquality

03-18-2006, 09:42 AM

United are looking pretty average. Great header by Saha though.

How'd ya know it's a great header :S games not on live is it?

Britney Diva

03-18-2006, 10:01 AM

It is on my TV :ireland:

Lord Abortion

03-18-2006, 11:08 AM

Well, 2-1...crap game, but a win is a win.

Frankie

03-18-2006, 11:25 AM

3-2 :upset:. Good game for the neutral tho'

bobisnotmyname

03-18-2006, 12:39 PM

3-2 :upset:. Good game for the neutral tho'

:angry:

i hope we're not going back to where we were 2 months ago.

3 back to back defeats with 7 goals conceded. i've got a feeling we're gonna lose to charlton on thursday n all.

:(

Frankie

03-18-2006, 01:33 PM

:angry:

i hope we're not going back to where we were 2 months ago.

3 back to back defeats with 7 goals conceded. i've got a feeling we're gonna lose to charlton on thursday n all.

:(

Keep the faith man, we put out a reserve squad today and nealry won, with the Yak, boteng and Downing back in we should be good.

Faith No Doubt

03-18-2006, 02:38 PM

Keep the faith man, we put out a reserve squad today and nealry won, with the Yak, boteng and Downing back in we should be good.

*chants* 3-2, 3-2, 3-2...

Frankie

03-18-2006, 03:50 PM

*chants* 3-2, 3-2, 3-2...

Good game really was however, I think we will win a troph this season.

Faith No Doubt

03-18-2006, 05:39 PM

Good game really was however, I think we will win a troph this season.

I hope you win the UEFA Cup, I always support English teams in Europe (except Bolton).

At the moment a Champion's League spot it all we're playing for, though the Mackems and the Brums have done us no favours.

TakeWarning

03-18-2006, 10:58 PM

2-0, I'm happy. Great goal by Aaron Lennon.

Frankie

03-19-2006, 06:51 AM

2-0, I'm happy. Great goal by Aaron Lennon.

He played well too.

Britney Diva

03-19-2006, 10:39 AM

I'll never understand what would motivate a world-class goalkeeper like Shay Given to stay at a shambolic wreck like Newcastle. One of the top teams should buy him.

Kyle

03-19-2006, 11:01 AM

That was yet another poor performance, I hope that loss and our upcoming loss against Chelsea doesn't stop us playing for the rest of the season.

guitarbaz

03-19-2006, 11:50 AM

That was yet another poor performance, I hope that loss and our upcoming loss against Chelsea doesn't stop us playing for the rest of the season.

then performance wsan't too bad i thought, they were massively helped by the ref in the red shirt tho, a pretty disgraceful performance by the scouser O Riley. agreed by one of the Newcastle physios who sent my mate a text saying he'd be lucky to get out of the Toon alive. i'd have twatted the cunt if i'd had a chance.

watched a bit of the chelski match and they were no great shakes so give us fair winds, a fair REF and we have a good shout.

guitarbaz

03-19-2006, 11:52 AM

I'll never understand what would motivate a world-class goalkeeper like Shay Given to stay at a shambolic wreck like Newcastle. One of the top teams should buy him.

maybe beacause he's got a heart and a conscience and loves playing football for a good, decent and honourable team... lost values these days..

red barchetta

03-19-2006, 12:25 PM

1 - 0. nice one Fulham :cool:

Frankie

03-19-2006, 01:16 PM

Fulham won :eek: :amaze:

Lord Abortion

03-19-2006, 01:54 PM

Kyle

03-19-2006, 02:09 PM

then performance wsan't too bad i thought, they were massively helped by the ref in the red shirt tho, a pretty disgraceful performance by the scouser O Riley. agreed by one of the Newcastle physios who sent my mate a text saying he'd be lucky to get out of the Toon alive. i'd have twatted the cunt if i'd had a chance.Yeah, I suppose the performance wasn't terrible. Cisse's antics were the thing that got me most pissed off, there was just no need for it, especially in front of the geordies.

guitarbaz

03-19-2006, 03:48 PM

Yeah, I suppose the performance wasn't terrible. Cisse's antics were the thing that got me most pissed off, there was just no need for it, especially in front of the geordies.

even the liverpool fans in the pub were taking the piss out of him. it was pretty disgusting behaviour really. hopeful he'll get a nice little fine for his efforts.

Britney Diva

03-19-2006, 03:56 PM

I'm really laughing quite hard at Chelsea today.

On Given: It depends on his priorities, if he considers loyalty higher than Career highs and winning trophies, getting paid much more etc. then good for him...I'm going to have to go with Baz on that.
On the other hand, he's not going to win anything there, and he plays excellently week-in- week out, which is more than can be said for his team-mates.
Well there's loyalty and there's dying on a sinking ship. For the last 5 years, Newcastle have NOT had a defence. They've put no work whatsoever into actually reinforcing the back 5 to the point where he does pretty much everything.

Ugh, Mourinho is whining about the referee getting the handball decision right. Can somebody tell me this though: how come a player will be sent-off for fouling a player who's through on goal, but a forward gets nothing but a free-kick awarded against him for handling it to aid in scoring a goal. It should be a straight red.

Also :lol: at Gallas, the overrated hotheaded prick.

Drahmen

03-19-2006, 05:59 PM

Meh Cisse acted like a twat but still we played well and deserved the win. Good to see Crouch get another goal and interesting to see that new defense lineup. The Newcastle midfield was a tad shambolic today and gave our wingers a lot of space. The sooner we replace Cisse with an actual top striker rather than one of these promising up and comers the better.

guitarbaz

03-20-2006, 03:36 AM

Well there's loyalty and there's dying on a sinking ship. For the last 5 years, Newcastle have NOT had a defence. They've put no work whatsoever into actually reinforcing the back 5 to the point where he does pretty much everything.

Also :lol: at Gallas, the overrated hotheaded prick.

sinking ship? well thats a load of arse. before last weekend we were 2nd top on current form and losing to Manu and the scousers is no cause for alarm. while we never looked like getting anything from manu we deserved more than we got from yesterdays match (thankyou mike riley you prick).

and to say that nothing has been done about changing the defence is utter arse#2, we've probably spent more on defensive players than most teams in recent seasons. and with our luck the way it has been this season we've missed Carr for most of it along with Stephen Taylor and to a lesser extent Bramble. A couple more purchases are still necessary and i don't doubt they will be forthcoming. hence Shay will be staying where he belongs :thumb:

But gallas was quite amusing.

TakeWarning

03-20-2006, 07:56 AM

Up yours!

I'm still wondering why we sold Pedro Mendes, another great goal from him this week.

Frankie

03-20-2006, 01:25 PM

Yeah what was that whole up and down thumb thing about :confused:

/waits for randy to express opinion on Chelski

guitarbaz

03-20-2006, 02:00 PM

Yeah what was that whole up and down thumb thing about :confused:

/waits for randy to express opinion on Chelski

absolutely no idea at all. :confused:

he just make himself look a prick really.

Ganondorf

03-20-2006, 02:03 PM

What Mourhinio said abotu other teams player's surrouding the ref getting away with it is pretty much true

Frankie

03-20-2006, 02:10 PM

What Mourhinio said abotu other teams player's surrouding the ref getting away with it is pretty much true

And ironic they did that against your club WBA if I'm not mistaken.

moderaterock222

03-20-2006, 04:59 PM

ARGH!

typical Man City:mad:

we were so lightweight up front. Musampa scored a great goal but it doesn't cover up the fact that he's garbage. young Ireland should have partnered Barton in the middle. oh well.

Pearce should employ a new approach to formation and just play like we did for the last 15 minutes of tonight, with Distin and Dunne up front.

Lord Abortion

03-20-2006, 06:29 PM

Well done West Ham, I had a feeling after the Bolton game that they would win this one, too.

as for the Fulham thing...the fact that the surrounding of the ref made his decision for him is irrelevant.
Drogba clearly handballed it, and therefore the result was the correct one.
However, there was no way either the ref or the linesman could have seen it.

But in the end, justice is served.

+3kk!

03-20-2006, 08:50 PM

bah, i like jose but i'd prefer him to stop protecting his players image and start protecting his club.

he has a great character though, blew kisses to barca fans, was friendly to barca in the tunnel after winning, shook MU's players...etc..e.tc. only that when he starts on the press he gets stupid.

chelsea will be even more dangerous if people loved them.

sgrevs

03-21-2006, 12:45 AM

Cisse - prick
Morinho - prick
Gallas - prick
Ref who awarded Savage a second yellow - prick

Steven Gerrard, bloody legend, his goal was absolutely beautiful.

There were some real screamers this week in goals, both of Bellamy's, Pedersen's, Cahill's, Mendes', few more I'm sure...Saha's header was very good too.

Lord Abortion

03-21-2006, 08:04 AM

Saha's header was pretty simple, really, he was totally unmarked.

moderaterock222

03-21-2006, 08:56 AM

i think if Bellamy could go a season uninjured he'd be up there with Henry in terms of goals. he's absolute class, just always injured.

Faith No Doubt

03-21-2006, 09:04 AM

i think if Bellamy could go a season uninjured he'd be up there with Henry in terms of goals. he's absolute class, just always injured.

I think he'll finish in the top ten scorers this season, it's good that he's kept his temper under control too.

It made me laugh when Alan Hansen said Bellamy is "not the best finisher you'll ever see".

He can be forgiven though, I mean what do the Scots know about finishing :rolleyes:

Frankie

03-21-2006, 12:57 PM

I think he'll finish in the top ten scorers this season, it's good that he's kept his temper under control too.

It made me laugh when Alan Hansen said Bellamy is "not the best finisher you'll ever see".

He can be forgiven though, I mean what do the Scots know about finishing :rolleyes:

Hes been playing well recently its a shame the boro didn't get him when we had the chance.

Ganondorf

03-21-2006, 01:34 PM

Musampa's goal was quality

Faith No Doubt

03-21-2006, 02:52 PM

Hes been playing well recently its a shame the boro didn't get him when we had the chance.

I seriously didn't think we'd get him. Glad we did though, and one of the few players in recent years we've had our money's worth out of (Pedersen, Dickov, Neill...)

Lord Abortion

03-21-2006, 03:01 PM

Liverpool well on the way to doling out a thrashing.

Crouchy's got two already.

RandyfromPennywise

03-21-2006, 03:29 PM

I seriously didn't think we'd get him. Glad we did though, and one of the few players in recent years we've had our money's worth out of (Pedersen, Dickov, Neill...)
Didn't you only pay £1.5m for Neill?

If he played the way he does for Australia for Rovers, he'd prove great value for money! Maybe he needs to play in the centre more, and I think he's preferred to a 3-man defence, even playing as a semi-sweeper... He absolutely excelled in that role for Australia last year.

---

How good was Roberto Di Matteo? Seriously, I reckon he was so great. One of my favourite players, probably my third favourite Chelsea player of all time. What a big-game player too. A pity his injury (broken leg against St Gallen) ended his career at age 30.

Di Matteo Highlights:
Debut goal v Boro, getting all three points late on at the Bridge.
Goal v Wimbledon 96-97.
FA Cup Final goal, one of the best Cup final goals ever. (Not the one v Villa!)
Goal v Betis in Cup Winners Cup quater-final when we needed three to win. (And we got 'em!)
Goal v Arsenal, Coca-Cola Cup semi, 2nd leg, one of the best long-range hits you'll see. Think Figo v England, Euro 2000.
His pass to Dennis Wise in the San Siro, '99.

I'm naming today Worldwide Roberto Di Matteo Day.

poorquality

03-21-2006, 03:33 PM

Crouch must be gutted, scores two on his way to his first ever hattrick and substituted.....3 goals since he's left the pitch, one could have been his :P

6th goal was an own goal, wouldnt feel too bad if i was him..i mean it's not as though you've cost the team the match :P

Lord Abortion

03-21-2006, 03:51 PM

Yeah, that shows how well Liverpool can play, though.

Britney Diva

03-21-2006, 04:13 PM

How good was Roberto Di Matteo? Seriously, I reckon he was so great. One of my favourite players, probably my third favourite Chelsea player of all time. What a big-game player too. A pity his injury (broken leg against St Gallen) ended his career at age 30.

Di Matteo Highlights:
Debut goal v Boro, getting all three points late on at the Bridge.
Goal v Wimbledon 96-97.
FA Cup Final goal, one of the best Cup final goals ever. (Not the one v Villa!)
Goal v Betis in Cup Winners Cup quater-final when we needed three to win. (And we got 'em!)
Goal v Arsenal, Coca-Cola Cup semi, 2nd leg, one of the best long-range hits you'll see. Think Figo v England, Euro 2000.
His pass to Dennis Wise in the San Siro, '99.

I'm naming today Worldwide Roberto Di Matteo Day.
I'd be surprised if anyone knew as much about anything as you do about Chelsea :p

Lord Abortion

03-21-2006, 04:16 PM

Uh, I noticed something quite wierd
compare:
this (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/photo_galleries/4830968.stm)
and
this (http://deadfall.org/gfx/cds/cannibal_corpse_-_vile-front.jpg)

:lol:

Britney Diva

03-21-2006, 04:20 PM

That's mean but also quite ominous :lol:

guitarbaz

03-21-2006, 05:18 PM

Yeah, that shows how well Liverpool can play, though.

and how embarrassing for birmingham too:eek:

TakeWarning

03-22-2006, 05:04 AM

I seriously think Gamst Pedersen is in the top 10 best players in the Premiership.

Every week he seems to pull out a quality goal.

Faith No Doubt

03-22-2006, 08:06 AM

I seriously think Gamst Pedersen is in the top 10 best players in the Premiership.

Every week he seems to pull out a quality goal.

Every commentator I've heard has said of a Pedersen goal "and when he scores, Blackburn usually win".

His best goal so far is the one against Fulham back in August.

jaymz_is_god

03-22-2006, 08:45 AM

I think Pedersen is a great player. He always seems to score against United though :(

Faith No Doubt

03-22-2006, 10:33 AM

I think Pedersen is a great player. He always seems to score against United though :(

He was Manchester United fan when he was young'un too.

I wondered why you didn't sign him at first, then when he was struggling right at the beginning under Souness I thought "oh...that's why" then in stepped Sparky to make him into the wonder winger he is today.

bwbw

03-22-2006, 01:10 PM

It's not often I post good news about my beloved Southport FC on here but, last night we beat Accrington Stanley 2 - 0 (who are 1st, 11 points clear, never failed to score in a game, not lost for 20 games etc) seeing as we were bottom it was a pretty immense result (and amazing game too! :) I know you're all close followers of Conference football anyway so you probably already knew.

moderaterock222

03-22-2006, 01:15 PM

i think pederson i overrated. he has a good game here and there, scores the odd great goal, but i see him play a lot and he's very inconsistant

guitarbaz

03-22-2006, 01:17 PM

Frankie

03-22-2006, 01:48 PM

Faith No Doubt

03-22-2006, 03:43 PM

Stanley are my second team, as for many Rovers :thumb:

Steve M.

03-22-2006, 06:29 PM

gutted newcastle. thought you had a goal in you 2nd half

guitarbaz

03-23-2006, 05:13 AM

gutted newcastle. thought you had a goal in you 2nd half

yeah i was half expecting us to get a late equaliser, it was that kind of funny match where anything could have happened. shame to be beaten by an own goal tho. i was disappointed but it wasn't an unexpected result. i somehow can't see chelski winning the cup tho.. their players behaved in their usual diving way as well, it's becoming a bit of a joke now, and i'd have expected better of SWP. obviously his team mates' cheating ways have rubbed off on him, i bet his Dad gave him a slap round the head for it.

martin o neill happened to be watching in the crowd as well...let the rumours begin once more...

Kyle

03-23-2006, 07:16 AM

yeah the diving was horrible, Del horno was probably the worst.

guitarbaz

03-23-2006, 07:43 AM

yeah the diving was horrible, Del horno was probably the worst.

i think the one he did when Parker was about a foot away from him was the worst, it was almost a swan dive. and he got the free kick as well, more fool the foolish ref.

it really doesn't bode well for the world cup that this is becoming even more prevalent.

Frankie

03-23-2006, 01:43 PM

^^ It was damn funny when parker got in his face as well :lol:

Anyway match is about to start so I'm off to see boro hopefully to win 2-1.

Drop The Baby

03-23-2006, 02:18 PM

I really really really hope Sam Allardyce or Alan Curbishley don't become the next England managers

Drop The Baby

03-23-2006, 03:07 PM

Boro vs Charlton is a pretty decent game

poorquality

03-23-2006, 03:15 PM

I'm rooting for Boro here :P mainly cos there is a Charlton fan in my class in college :P

Frankie

03-23-2006, 03:27 PM

Up the boro people goin' for two cups this season :cool:

Faith No Doubt

03-23-2006, 03:30 PM

Up the boro people goin' for two cups this season :cool:

What happened the last time you were "goin'" for two cups?

Frankie

03-23-2006, 03:32 PM

What happened the last time you were "goin'" for two cups?

:eek: :eek: Quiet you

Faith No Doubt

03-23-2006, 03:36 PM

:eek: :eek: Quiet you

I'm ambivalent. I would like a team outside the top four to win - just for the sake of a shake-up, but if Bolton, Spurs and Arsenal finish above us I'd like to have the 7th place and hence European football.

Drop The Baby

03-23-2006, 03:50 PM

I hope Boro win cos i like them better than Charlton, one of the dullest clubs in the Prem.

Both teams have a poor following

moderaterock222

03-23-2006, 06:07 PM

boro and charlton are one of those teams that i would avoid watching because i find their style really boring, and their stadiums depressing. same goes for bolton for their yawn inducing style of play

sgrevs

03-23-2006, 11:51 PM

^^Exactly what happened.

What was up with Quedrue (sp?) punching the ball?

On the topic of Liverpool, we anally raped Birmingham the other night and we were just brilliant I must say. The third goal (Crouchie's 2nd) was great when Gerrard dived on the right to keep it in and then Garcia ran circles around someone or other can't remember.

Riise's goal probably took a layer off the ball, his boot has got to be rocket powered or something.

TakeWarning

03-24-2006, 03:14 AM

I find Middlesborough incredibly boring to watch.

Steve M.

03-24-2006, 07:05 AM

i would of bet any amount of money we'd get chelsea..

Txus

03-24-2006, 07:28 AM

BARCELONA ftw! :p

sgrevs

03-24-2006, 08:38 AM

i would of bet any amount of money we'd get chelsea..

OMG NOOOO!!!

5th (!) freaking time this season!

I honestly don't see us going through. This match is pretty much the finals.

I was so intent on watching us thrash them in the finals, but in the semis!? No hope:upset:

TakeWarning

03-24-2006, 09:04 AM

This Barcelona v Benfica game should be good.

Steve M.

03-24-2006, 11:53 AM

OMG NOOOO!!!

5th (!) freaking time this season!

I honestly don't see us going through. This match is pretty much the finals.

I was so intent on watching us thrash them in the finals, but in the semis!? No hope:upset:

its a nightmare. i know we can beat them though...

if we keep this form into the game we might just....

:amaze:

Frankie

03-24-2006, 01:04 PM

We have a fairly decent chance to get to the final, I see liverpool going through, chelsea have performed so poorly lately. You want to complain about boro and charlton, but the newcastle and chelsea match was just as if not more dull. I agree we have been a bit dull lately but, so far we've averaged 3 goals per game, I'm willing to bet the scousers aren't averaging that. And were doing it with local players not some foreign players wiht no loyalty to the game.

matt_h

03-24-2006, 02:52 PM

well the scousers are top of the times' entertainment league, so they cant be that dull, and their average will be low as they were crap in the first month or so.

Lord Abortion

03-24-2006, 04:54 PM

I want to see a West Ham- Liverpool final...

sgrevs

03-24-2006, 05:53 PM

Yeah I'd love it too! Seeing as WH come third on my favourite EPL teams list, and Liverpool of course, first.

But I could so see us losing to them if that happened, after creaming Chelski.

RandyfromPennywise

03-25-2006, 03:18 AM

I'd be surprised if anyone knew as much about anything as you do about Chelsea :p
:thumb: I know a bit about The Chels, but I was watching this quiz show tonight on Footie, this guy knew almost everything. It was ridiculous his knowledge, any World Cup trivia, he knew it.

The Newcs v Chels game wasn't shown here, so I haven't seen the SWP dive or anything other than the goal from captain-courageous JT. Not liking it though. I love the Chels but I am not liking several things that have been happening/done by some employees of the club.

Riise's goal: what a cracker! And how's about the draw for the FACup semis, tenth game between the Scouse and the Chavski in two seasons! I think Chelsea will win it, and I have a feeling that Boro could pull something out and make it to the final... Ah, just like '97 then! Mr Amsterdam will be glad that things aren't going identically to that season though! The '97 boro team had some good players, Ravanelli obviously and Juninho, but the Brazilian Emerson was also very good. But not good enough for Gullit's men! Di Matteo GOALLL!!!

Tips for the season:

Prem: Chelsea.
FA Cup: Chelsea.
Champions League: Barcelona.
World Cup: Brazil.

Mmmm, could those tips be more predictable!?!

C'mon The Chelsea!

talk show host

03-25-2006, 11:13 AM

Reading have secured promotion :cool:

Lord Abortion

03-25-2006, 12:26 PM

Hahahaha..."Chavski"

hahahahaha

Frankie

03-25-2006, 01:29 PM

:thumb: I know a bit about The Chels, but I was watching this quiz show tonight on Footie, this guy knew almost everything. It was ridiculous his knowledge, any World Cup trivia, he knew it.

The Newcs v Chels game wasn't shown here, so I haven't seen the SWP dive or anything other than the goal from captain-courageous JT. Not liking it though. I love the Chels but I am not liking several things that have been happening/done by some employees of the club.

Riise's goal: what a cracker! And how's about the draw for the FACup semis, tenth game between the Scouse and the Chavski in two seasons! I think Chelsea will win it, and I have a feeling that Boro could pull something out and make it to the final... Ah, just like '97 then! Mr Amsterdam will be glad that things aren't going identically to that season though! The '97 boro team had some good players, Ravanelli obviously and Juninho, but the Brazilian Emerson was also very good. But not good enough for Gullit's men! Di Matteo GOALLL!!!

Tips for the season:

Prem: Chelsea.
FA Cup: Chelsea.
Champions League: Barcelona.
World Cup: Brazil.