Euro 2008 (Official Man City LOL Thread)

[jaymz_is_god]

We have worse problems then that now mate, have you heard about Bellamy, looks like he's going for good now. Personaly I think he's a pure class act on the pitch and we need people like him to be honest. I admit what he did was wrong (pretending to be injured) but to be fair it's not like he hasn't tried to play on the right. Ive seen him put 110% effort in playing on the right for quite a few games.

I can't be arsed to write anymore, but i will say, yes he's done something wrong and it's not the first time but he's a good player. He's Newcastle thruogh and thruogh when he's on the pitch, just a shame about when he's not.


Yeah, it'll be a pretty big blow to Newcastle if they lose Bellamy. I've always admired him as a player and he has been one of the most consistent players for Newcastle over the past few seasons.

[upthebracket]

Boumsong injured for a month as well, he was starting to look like reaching his potential pretty soon too... Bellamy was a bit of an idiot refusing to play, he is payed to play after all. Souness will probably batter him.

[Rancid Dan]

Newcastle players are idiots. Dyer, Bellamy, Bowyer etc.. all good players though.
If Bellamy goes then we will need 2 new strikers as Ameobi definatley cant be Bellamy's or Shearers replacement

[jaymz_is_god]

Newcastle players are idiots. Dyer, Bellamy, Bowyer etc.. all good players though.
If Bellamy goes then we will need 2 new strikers as Ameobi definatley cant be Bellamy's or Shearers replacement

Don't forget Laurent Robert :thumb:

[metal-militia]

why do Newcaslte underperform even though they have a good squad?

Shame about Bellamy, good player with a **** attitude

[devils_night]

why do Newcaslte underperform even though they have a good squad?

I don't know but I'm sure Mr Shepard will be handing out a big cheque to the man with the solution

[Rancid Dan]

What about Shay?

Talk about an amazing match. He is probably the 2nd best keeper in the prem (behind Cech) and in the top 5 in Europe.

[Anarchy for the UK]

What about Shay?

Talk about an amazing match. He is probably the 2nd best keeper in the prem (behind Cech) and in the top 5 in Europe.
hmm. dida, cahnizares, casillas, cech and kahn all play in europe. i make that the top 5 already.

[devils_night]

Shay Given can be an amazing keeper, and theres no one else I'd want to see in front of the sticks then him. Yes there is better keepers but are they the same quality person as Shay, me thinks not. Remeber a few years ago when he was out for quite a while with a brkoen hand, well my dad and his mate went to watch Toon train and had a good chat with Shay who was also watching for a bit. My dad couldnt say enough good things about him when he got back, he's a very down to earth guy and he genuienly loves Newcastle.

Oh yeah, and he is one of the best in Britian, top 10 in Europe I reckon.

[Anarchy for the UK]

Oh yeah, and he is one of the best in Britian, top 10 in Europe I reckon.

thats more like it. top 10 definitely :thumb:

[jaymz_is_god]

Shay Given is an unsung hero. He has been solid over the past 7 years or so and I can't remember him making a big mistake like some keepers...*cough*carroll....*cough*almunia....

[Anarchy for the UK]

Shay Given is an unsung hero. He has been solid over the past 7 years or so and I can't remember him making a big mistake like some keepers...*cough*carroll....*cough*almunia....
carroll was very lucky. i'm a man utd fan and i say spurs should have won...

[jaymz_is_god]

carroll was very lucky. i'm a man utd fan and i say spurs should have won...

Me too.

[metal-militia]

Talk about an amazing match. He is probably the 2nd best keeper in the prem (behind Cech) and in the top 5 in Europe.


2 words

Antti Niemi :p

[davey]

petr cech is the most overated keeper in the premiership. If you look at the stats hes got the worst distribution rate out of all the keepers in the premiership. The only reason he is keeping those claen sheets is because of the chelsea defense, i bet if you put him behind another back four he wouldnt do half as well.

[jaymz_is_god]

petr cech is the most overated keeper in the premiership. If you look at the stats hes got the worst distribution rate out of all the keepers in the premiership. The only reason he is keeping those claen sheets is because of the chelsea defense, i bet if you put him behind another back four he wouldnt do half as well.


Yeah, he is pretty overrated. I don't think there's any doubting that he is a good goalkeeper, but the praise that he's been getting is over the top. If it wasn't for Terry, Carvalho, Gallas etc. and the fact that Chelsea are pretty much always attacking, I don't think he'd have as many clean sheets.

[devils_night]

The Bellamy Vs Newcastle United row battled on today, who's side is everyone on? or don't you care. Im not going to go off on one weighing up all the facts because I can't be arsed, but I'll say this.

I think Souness is slightly out of place, he was right to not play him on Sunday however I think theres a point where he needs to swallow his pride.

Bellamy has some explaining to do, and will have to suffer the consequences (so far 2 weeks wages)

Freedy Sheperd is supposed to be the man in the middle, I hope he stays in the middle, he's spent money on the club so has the right to input but I think he should try and stay neutral.

Over all I'm on Bellamy's side, I want him to stay. I'll back up everything I've just said if anyone wants an argument :thumb: But I'm also open to other peoples opinions

[jaymz_is_god]

I don't really care about the issue. It seems to have been blown out of all proportion. I do think it'd be in Newcastle's best interests to try and keep Bellamy at the club, because he is a very talented player.

[metal-militia]

I think Bellamy should get a harsher punishment and it should set an example to other players

[Rancid Dan]

But hasn't Souness not got on with a lot of players? He always starts arguments and things like that. There were a couple of players at Blackburn which he drove out.

We need Bellamy though.

[devils_night]

Yeah, I think the problems with Souness, Bellamys been at the club longer and until the weekend was a firm favourite in most fans eyes, for effort, skill and goals scored etc, KEEP HIM.
and I hope all the fans forgive him to, otherwise I won't be able to wear my away shirt (it has his name on the back)

[Rancid Dan]

I think they're both to blame but one thing's for sure - Newcastle has the worst team spirit and bad press in the Premiership because of players such as Bellamy, Dyer, Bowyer and Robert.

[devils_night]

I think they're both to blame but one thing's for sure - Newcastle has the worst team spirit and bad press in the Premiership because of players such as Bellamy, Dyer, Bowyer and Robert.

True, it's such a shame. We have a squad full of top players, a huge top of the range stadium and we play in Europe (well, probably's not next season).
What the hell's going on when players off th pitch antics take over all of the above. I should be reading about how we're in fierce competition with Arsenal, Chelsea etc to win the league, NOT how Bellamy threw a chair at Carver, and why half our players won't play on the right

[xAmadeusx]

2 words

Antti Niemi :p

2 more words, Paul Robinson :p

on another note, anyone think anything of the Beckham to Spurs rumors going around? As much as I'd like to see that, I have a feeling its pretty much total bs.

[devils_night]

I don't know about Becks comeing back, I heard about it and I hope it'd true but I don't think it's been confirmed or anything. Lucky Spurs if they get him though

[on 1 day release]

i heard becks was goin to chelsa or arnsel i wish he wud go to the reds. he is doing really well ovr in madrid though so these look like just rumours, jthe spanish fans love him

reds for the title dont count them out

[devils_night]

i heard becks was goin to chelsa or arnsel i wish he wud go to the reds. he is doing really well ovr in madrid though so these look like just rumours, jthe spanish fans love him

reds for the title dont count them out

Yeah but Beckham has publically announced he wants to return to the Premier League hasn't he?

Trust me, he'll be back for the start of next season

[Lord Abortion]

2 more words, Paul Robinson :p

on another note, anyone think anything of the Beckham to Spurs rumors going around? As much as I'd like to see that, I have a feeling its pretty much total bs.
well he wore a spurs shirt as a boy
as his Grandpa was a spurs fan he used to get the new kit for x-mas every year aswell as the man u one


so... predictions for tonight??
1-0 to united

[jaymz_is_god]

I can't see Becks signing for any Premiership club apart from Man United. But that isn't gonna happen with Fergie still there.

Prediction for tonight: 2-1 United, Rooney and Smith to score.

[OI!Tricky]

Prediction;-Man.Utd 0 Chelsea 2

[Anarchy for the UK]

from a fan's point of view: united 2 chelsea 1
from a realist's point of view: united 0 chelsea 1

but come on anyway you reds!

[metal-militia]

i say a draw then Chelsea win on penalties.

[xAmadeusx]

I say the same, but Utd to win on penalties

[devils_night]

I'm gonna be supporting Chelsea but I just wanna see a good game really. And I agree with jaymz, Becks won't go to Man U while Fergie's there

[metal-militia]

i doubt Beckham will go any where, at least not for a while. He's playing ok at Real, and better than he did at United IMO

[devils_night]

i doubt Beckham will go any where, at least not for a while. He's playing ok at Real, and better than he did at United IMO

Yeah but as far as I know he has openly said he really wants a move back to the premiership, I don't blame him really. English football has a much better crown and ground atmosphere then other European countries, not sure why though.

[jaymz_is_god]

Yeah but as far as I know he has openly said he really wants a move back to the premiership, I don't blame him really. English football has a much better crown and ground atmosphere then other European countries, not sure why though.

I think it's because most of the stadiums are right next to the pitch. It makes the fans seem a lot more involved than in a lot of European grounds where there are athletics tracks etc. between the crowd and the pitch.

[Anarchy for the UK]

i doubt Beckham will go any where, at least not for a while. He's playing ok at Real, and better than he did at United
yeah. much better...

*the sarcasm thread has made me so sarcastic*

[xAmadeusx]

and its 1-0 to Chelski...

[Rancid Dan]

I think Man U will win i don't care as long as Liverpool win.

[Iai]

Man U are gonna score within the first 10 minutes of the second half.

Fergie's team talks always come through in cup games.

[vote me]

Man U are gonna score within the first 10 minutes of the second half.

Fergie's team talks always come through in cup games.
ya hes a good cup manger

[davey]

did anyone hear about jermaine pennant getting arested for drink driving at the weekend? He was going to be sent on loan to biemingham but the move broke down becuase he has to go to court. I think he will leave arsenal at the end of the season because he is out of contract and he has made it claer that he wants first team football and hes not getting it at arsenal. Also i dont think wenger likes him very much due to his bad behaviour! Be a shame to lose him because he is a good player.

[Iai]

Well, I was wrong.

However, Rooney just came on, so United have lost the game.

[Iai]

did anyone hear about jermaine pennant getting arested for drink driving at the weekend? He was going to be sent on loan to biemingham but the move broke down becuase he has to go to court. I think he will leave arsenal at the end of the season because he is out of contract and he has made it claer that he wants first team football and hes not getting it at arsenal. Also i dont think wenger likes him very much due to his bad behaviour! Be a shame to lose him because he is a good player.
I thought he left Arsenal months ago. :confused:

[metal-militia]

at the end of his spell at United, Beckham was turning awful, and in his 1st season in Madrid he was much better than he was before.

Plus im not a Beckham fan anyway (Blasphemy! :rolleyes: )

Pennants good, and i hope saints get him :)

[Rancid Dan]

woah, i didn't realise Chelsea were winning.

[Rancid Dan]

Wrong.

Giggsy-Wiggsy scored.

[xAmadeusx]

now Duff has scored...its pretty much over

[OI!Tricky]

now Duff has scored...its pretty much over
The QUADRUPLE'S still on!

[xAmadeusx]

Until the Champions League starts again...Barca will knock them out.

[devils_night]

The QUADRUPLE'S still on!

I dunno what your talkin about mate, we all know Toon are gonna win the league :lol: Well maybe not but we can still pray for Europe can't we?

My monies on us winning the UEFA Cup actually, we're unbeaten it it so far and I think We've only conceded one goal. As long as we keep getting **** teams we'll go far

[davey]

ok ive changed my predictions.
Premiership - Chelsea
FA cup - Chelsea
Carling Cup - Chelsea
Champions league - Chelsea

If chelsea dont win the quadruple i will.........dont know. Everybody think of something really embarassing that i can do.

[Lord Abortion]

bollocks and knobs!!!

bloody damien duff and his shitting pissery!

[devils_night]

ok ive changed my predictions.
Premiership - Chelsea
FA cup - Chelsea
Carling Cup - Chelsea
Champions league - Chelsea

If chelsea dont win the quadruple i will.........dont know. Everybody think of something really embarassing that i can do.

Show you mother your willy and take a picture of her reaction, post it on here :lol:

[devils_night]

In fact Davey I bet they DON'T winn all four, They are capable of it but I think winning four cups in one season is a lot of hard owrk. I wouldbet my house and my sister they'll win at one trophy, maybe's even two. It's reaslisitc they could get three, but four, I don't know. One slip up and there gone.

I officially bet you something* that Chelsea do not win all four cups available to them this season.

*something being up to you, should you agree to the bet

[jaymz_is_god]

bollocks and knobs!!!

bloody damien duff and his shitting pissery!

Know how you feel. Once again this season we are denied a clear penalty that could have been very important. Aw well, Boro in the FA Cup at the weekend and then Arsenal on Tuesday. Bring them on!

[woodsinho]

Know how you feel. Once again this season we are denied a clear penalty that could have been very important. Aw well, Boro in the FA Cup at the weekend and then Arsenal on Tuesday. Bring them on!

Something tells me that 'boro should dispatch of man utd without too much trouble given the standard of team that they usually put out at this stage of the competition. Roll on the 5th round.

[Rancid Dan]

Newcastle should easily dispose Coventry.

[metal-militia]

I think Chelsea will win the league and League cup. Arsenal need to win something so the FA cup is there for them, and Chelsea will have to be very good to knockout the teams left in the CL.

[devils_night]

Newcastle should easily dispose Coventry.

Hold on there mate, don't be to sure. We've struggled against lesser teams than Coventry. And with all the things going on with the club this week, one or two players minds may be elswhere. Remeber league positions count for nothing in the FA Cup, I mean Yeading are 6 leagues lower than us and for 50 minutes kept the scores level. Coventy will come out guns blazing, and have every right to believe they can come away with a place in the next round.

Saying that I'm still expecting Newcastle to win, But I'm expecting a hard fought game as well, it could be a walkover but then again it could be hard.

You going Dan, i am :thumb:

[Rancid Dan]

Yeah, but Coventry have only just got a new manager and such......

No, i can't go because i've got work.

[Ganondorf]

Ah yes, well played Chelsea :p

[Adam Jones is GOD]

/awaits Jonny's comment on result

Gotta give credit to Giggs goal though, well taken, and an entertaining match all round. And it also gives a scary prospect that Chelsea, if they avoid injuries/fatigue/suspensions, might just go and win every domestic cup this year. The FA cup is the only one I see them having any serious problem with. The title race is in their hands now, and unless they do a Newcastle, it should be theirs.

I like talking about sucess for teams. I dont get to do it often :(

[Rancid Dan]

Ha, at lunch today i scored a goal just like Giggs', i was really proud.

[davey]

In fact Davey I bet they DON'T winn all four, They are capable of it but I think winning four cups in one season is a lot of hard owrk. I wouldbet my house and my sister they'll win at one trophy, maybe's even two. It's reaslisitc they could get three, but four, I don't know. One slip up and there gone.

I officially bet you something* that Chelsea do not win all four cups available to them this season.

*something being up to you, should you agree to the bet
Alrite then mate its done lets have a little MX bet. Whats it going to be.

[bwbw]

Unfortunately I don't have the time to read all of this thread, just wondering if there are anyother people that supports non-league teams? I support Southport FC

[metal-militia]

Big match tommorow on BBC... are you all going to watch it?

GO SAINTS! :p

[devils_night]

I just read this on www.nufc.com the un-official toon site.

Latest:
Toon jury out

Craig Bellamy will never play for Newcastle United again while I am in charge - that's what the manager told journalists on Friday morning, as reported initially by BBC Radio5.


Souness commented:

“He can’t play for me ever again. He can’t go on television and accuse me of telling lies.

“I’m not going to dwell on it, but I think in most walks of life, that would be the case.

“I’ve covered it in my programme notes tomorrow for the game and really people can read my side of the story and then maybe can make their judgment on it.”

I'll be looking forward to reading the programme tomorrow.
As far as it stands now I Want Souness out, he's put his own pride first over the club. His pride isn't going to score us goals and try very hard every single game, but Bellamy would. One of them's got to go and I want it to be Souness, not Bellamy

[devils_night]

Alrite then mate its done lets have a little MX bet. Whats it going to be.

Erm, what ever you want I don't mind. When do Chelsea play in the FA Cup btw? and who do they have?

[mister_riz]

Look what Souness did to Liverpool, they've still not recovered from his total annihilation of that club.

[devils_night]

When he replaced Bobby, I wasn't impressed, I just didn't rate him as a manger, but then went on that 10 games or so unbeated run and he started to grow on me. But now I know why i was sceptical about him. As of now I really do hate him, and I hope other Toon fans will take Bellers side, not his

[Rancid Dan]

I'm not bothered about him.
He seems alright and has bought some good players.

I can't take Bellamy side because he was wrong !

[devils_night]

Yeah he was wrong but everyone does something wrong every now and then (sure Bellamy more than others but whatever lol)

I'm pissed at Souness because of this pride thing he has, let Bellers play tomorrow, give him a chance up front, 90 minutes and let him prove himself. The boo-ing he'll suffer is surely punishment enough, and if he apologises, shuts up and stays shut up I don't think there will be a problem

[Rancid Dan]

He has no chance of playing tomoroow

I'm angry because if Bellamy, Shearer and maybe in Kluivert leaves, we will only have Ameobi.
Watch out defences Ameobi is coming to terrorise you !

[jaymz_is_god]

Watch out defences Ameobi is coming to terrorise you !

:lol: :lol: :lol:

[devils_night]

Well it's official, Bellamy is going to Birmingham where he will play up-front. Both clubs have agreed 6 million and he will sign if he passes a medical.

Ameobi and Kluivert will be happy though, no chance of him playing for us now, I want to see what the line up will be now.
I reckon Milner on the right or possibly Dyer, and Kluivert up front with Ameobi on the bench. Ameobi will start tomorrow though because PK's still not wuite 100% fit I don't think

[Distorted Vision]

Wanna hear a joke?





El-Hadji Diouf

[metal-militia]

Bellamy is a tit. He thought he could away with it, but he's a little ****, and he's on his way out.

I think you can tell i dont like Bellamy :)

[devils_night]

Bellamy is a tit. He thought he could away with it, but he's a little ****, and he's on his way out.

I think you can tell i dont like Bellamy :)

Yep I realised, I think everyone who isn't a Newcastle fan thinks he's a tit. (well a lot of newcastle fans will of thought it over the last week also).

I wonder how many Birmingham fans will suddenely take a likeing to him now :lol:

[devils_night]

Wanna hear a joke?





El-Hadji Diouf

lol, thats class

[jaymz_is_god]

Yep I realised, I think everyone who isn't a Newcastle fan thinks he's a tit. (well a lot of newcastle fans will of thought it over the last week also).

I wonder how many Birmingham fans will suddenely take a likeing to him now :lol:


I like Bellamy. But then again, I just plain hate Graeme Souness.

[xAmadeusx]

Craig Bellamy is a twat, I wouldn't want him at spurs.

[upthebracket]

I wouldn't have thought Bellamy was worth £6 million... good business from Suiness I'd say. As soon as a player refuses to play, they should be out the door in my opinion, no matter who the player is (including Mark Viduka in his Celtic days :()

[devils_night]

I wouldn't have thought Bellamy was worth £6 million... good business from Suiness I'd say. As soon as a player refuses to play, they should be out the door in my opinion, no matter who the player is (including Mark Viduka in his Celtic days :()

Are you having a laugh of course he's worth 6 million, have you seen him play? He's always been worth that much

[davey]

Erm, what ever you want I don't mind. When do Chelsea play in the FA Cup btw? and who do they have?
they got birmingham. They'll win 3-0

[metal-militia]

Are you having a laugh of course he's worth 6 million, have you seen him play? He's always been worth that much

I wouldnt say he's worth much more than 6mil , but he's undoubtably a good player

[mr snrub]

I'd say he is around 6 million, however strikers are always worth more than they actually are. Rooney a prime example. Even though he is a class player, I would never of gone over 20 million max for him. Around 15 mill would of been more realistic, and maybe Bellamy shouldn't be much more than 5 mill.

[metal-militia]

Yeah your right, Rooney is way overated and not worth almost 30 million, as are lots of players

[jcxstargazer]

Shaun Wright-Phillips would wipe the floor with Rooney, and yet Sven wont play him in his best position for England

[mister_riz]

Shaun Wright-Phillips would wipe the floor with Rooney, and yet Sven wont play him in his best position for England

People forget Euro2004 so soon, you can't deny his great performance's for them or at man utd right now. Wright Phillips is a good player but there's a reason why Rooney plays for England.

[woodsinho]

The kid always seems to step up a level on the big occasion which is great for england but not so good for man utd who need him on a weekly basis with van nistelrooy out. Anyway, Rooney is a striker, Wright-Phillips is a winger so i fail to see the relevance of the comparison. Erikson mentioned in a press conference last week that he might play Wright-Phillips on the left against holland in a couple of weeks which isn't a bad idea but i'd prefer to see Stu Downing given a real chance to shine.

[The Essential]

wright phillips for arsenal!!!!!!!!!!!1

[Anarchy for the UK]

Yeah your right, Rooney is way overated and not worth almost 30 million, as are lots of players
yeah, like now we cant buy any players in the transfer window cos fergie blew all the dosh on a kid who was unbelievable in his first game and been s**t ever since!

[metal-militia]

H/T in the big derby. It's an ok match, quite slow, and it looks like Saints are playing for a draw. That Greek Pompey keeper looks dodgy so i hope Saints put some pressure on him in the 2nd half.

[metal-militia]

Southampton won! :D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

Portsmouth should never have had a penalty, and it was a definately a penalty at the end.

'ave some you skate bastards :D

[upthebracket]

I'd say the complete opposite, being a neutral.

I'd have given the Portsmouth penalty, definite contact, but the Southampton one was ball to shoulder, nowhere near his arm. As soon as the player sticks his arm out he's at risk of giving away a penalty, but I'd say it hit his shoulder.

[Ganondorf]

Well, West Brom drew with Tottenham....

[metal-militia]

He may have made contact but it very little and he went down he'd been shot (hey, thats a good idea :evil: :lol: )

The ball his the guys arm, you can't deny that.


Shame on WBA! One of the only Saints matches i could go to now has been postponed so that they can have a reply... why couldn't they just win!? :)

[Ganondorf]

We're proloning their pain ;)

[devils_night]

Your all saying Rooney isn't wroth 30 mil, but thats before you saw the Man U Boro game today, his strikes were class. But then again 30 million is a stupid amount of money. He should be worth more than most players, but 30 is dumb so your right there. He's a big game player, thats where he shines and why Fergie bought him. He knew he could come out and score those important goals in important games.

[jaymz_is_god]

yeah, like now we cant buy any players in the transfer window cos fergie blew all the dosh on a kid who was unbelievable in his first game and been s**t ever since!


Just spoke a bit too soon there mate :lol:

Rooney's two strikes tonight were amazing. If we can only find a way to get that out of him every game then he might justify the £30m price tag.

I think he's a great player but £30m is over the top. I would have paid up to £15m.

[davey]

wright phillips for arsenal!!!!!!!!!!!1
if only

[xAmadeusx]

****, held by WBA...oh well we'll get them in the replay.

On the topic of Roon, he was genius today.

[Ganondorf]

No you won't, WBA will demolish you :p

[jaymz_is_god]

Spurs will dispose of WBA easily. If one of the big three doesn't win the FA Cup, Spurs will.

[metal-militia]

It's going to be Arsenal, becuase it's the only thing they can realisticly i think.

[Rancid Dan]

Good win by Newcastle.

Pompey penalty definatley shouldn't have been one. He dived but the Saints one was a definate handball.

[Adam Jones is GOD]

My predictions for who goes through in the next round. Predicted winners in bold. :)

Derby County v Fulham
Manchester United v Middlesbrough
Arsenal v Wolverhampton Wanderers
Everton v Sunderland
Nottingham Forest v Peterborough United :thumb: :thumb: :thumb: :D
Brentford v Hartlepool United :confused:
Reading v Leicester City :evil:
Southampton v Portsmouth (tie of the round, hands down) :p
West Bromwich Albion v Tottenham Hotspur :confused:
Newcastle United v Coventry City
Charlton Athletic v Yeovil Town
.

If you put a tenner on a few of them, well done. At least you got the tie of the round bit right for Saints v Pompey. (though Yeovil game was great)

[KappaKid17]

Yeah your right, Rooney is way overated and not worth almost 30 million, as are lots of players

He put down Wolves & Boro pretty much single-handedly, as he's also peformed well in the past. I'm always timid to like big price tags on young players, but he's legit.

[devils_night]

Anyone see the Oldham Bolton game, really good game :thumb:

[Rancid Dan]

Was the Toon match good Devils Night ?

[metal-militia]

Shame on you Med, for thinking Pompey would win :p

Didn't watch the Bolton - Oldham game... i heard it was 1-0 so it sounds like Bolton were lucky

[devils_night]

Was the Toon match good Devils Night ?

Yeah, great team performance but the crowd atmoshpehere was ****e to be honest. We were out sang by the 3,00 or so Coventry fans. The attenddance was only 44,000, we've been getting an average of 51,000 this season so as you can imagine the stadium seemed empty in some places.

[Rancid Dan]

Oh well, when i wen't to see us against Tottenham, it was full and was a great atmosphere......untill they scored !

[devils_night]

Yeah, that was a league game wasn't it? League games almost sell out every week and the atmosphere it class. I've been to a few night games before and they've had like 30,000 and still good atmoshphere so I don't know what was up with yesterday

[Adam Jones is GOD]

Complaining about no atmosphere and only 30 000 fans, really.

Get stuck at the City Ground, with a crowd barely pushing 7 000 who no longer expect to be cheering.

I miss Premiership crowds

[KappaKid17]

Has anyone even mentioned the German soccer controversy right now?

....If not, apparently at least one ref has been bribed by some foreign gambling ring to sway games one way or another. The Bundesliga then switched all their refs' game assignments hours before their matches just to ensure that cheating won't prevail. Sorry if it's already been mentioned, but what's everyone's thoughts upon this

[Rancid Dan]

German football is boring.

[devils_night]

Complaining about no atmosphere and only 30 000 fans, really.

Get stuck at the City Ground, with a crowd barely pushing 7 000 who no longer expect to be cheering.

I miss Premiership crowds

Yeah but when you have a 53,000 capacity stadium and theres only 30,000 in, or even 44,000 like yesterday the atmosphere is crap. But then again a 10,000 cap. ground with 10,000 people in is booming, you know what I mean.

[Rancid Dan]

I see you have broke the 1k mark Devils night.

[KappaKid17]

German football is boring.

Highest scoring league in the world. Hardly think it's boring.

[devils_night]

I see you have broke the 1k mark Devils night.

Yep, and I got well over 1,000 rep as well. I'll have stars towards the end of Feb when I've been here 90 days

[Adam Jones is GOD]

Yeah but when you have a 53,000 capacity stadium and theres only 30,000 in, or even 44,000 like yesterday the atmosphere is crap. But then again a 10,000 cap. ground with 10,000 people in is booming, you know what I mean.

Yeah, i get what you mean. It is the same with us though, our ground should hold over 32 000, and its not even 1/3 full these games.

I guess it could be worse. it could be the Nou Camp with 7 000 in

[Rancid Dan]

Highest scoring league in the world. Hardly think it's boring.

I was joking.
It's not as good as the Spanish, Italian or English league though, it's better than the French league though.

[Rancid Dan]

Yep, and I got well over 1,000 rep as well. I'll have stars towards the end of Feb when I've been here 90 days

What ?
How come you've got so much rep ?
I suck, i've got 199 rep points.

[benfan]

manchester united are such a bunch of overpayed, ovverated cheaters in football. what do you guys think

[jaymz_is_god]

manchester united are such a bunch of overpayed, ovverated cheaters in football. what do you guys think

I'm guessing you are either:

a)a cocky Chelsea fan
b)a bitter Arsenal fan (because of us ending your unbeaten run)
c)a jealous fan of any other club

[benfan]

no
im a newcastle fan,and im not really jealous, maybe because your has bins,

[jaymz_is_god]

no
im a newcastle fan,and im not really jealous, maybe because your has bins,


You don't like United becuse they're has beens?
Then why are you a Newcastle fan? They have never 'been' and never will 'be'.

I'm sensing jealousy. There really is no reason to dislike United other than that. If we were below Newcastle or hadn't been the most successful team in England over the past 15 years then you would not have made that post.

[benfan]

well lets start, your manager is a stupid dickhead scott who is also very,very red.
You have a very poor defense, yes your midfeild is ok but you still like to neglect your best player-giggs, your upfront is a sham with players like ruud vanhorseface who throws himself on the floor at every opportunity, and rooney who is just a thug who gets paid to much(because lets face it, if he wasnt a footballer he'd be in prison or dead) and also ronaldo,wtf,he is such a cheating pile of ****,he throws himself on the floor,he's a *****,and why cant he learn more than one tricks(wow stepover, wow that is so amazing)

[Adam Jones is GOD]

well lets start, your manager is a stupid dickhead scott who is also very,very red.
You have a very poor defense, yes your midfeild is ok but you still like to neglect your best player-giggs, your upfront is a sham with players like ruud vanhorseface who throws himself on the floor at every opportunity, and rooney who is just a thug who gets paid to much(because lets face it, if he wasnt a footballer he'd be in prison or dead) and also ronaldo,wtf,he is such a cheating pile of ****,he throws himself on the floor,he's a *****,and why cant he learn more than one tricks(wow stepover, wow that is so amazing)

Wow, hope you're not ike this on the other forums. You'll be devovered.

Nothing wrong with Man U, and you lack very few facts to back up your argument. About the only thing i agree with is Rooney overpaid, but I think every player is. Plus the league table does most of the talking.

[jaymz_is_god]

well lets start, your manager is a stupid dickhead scott who is also very,very red.
You have a very poor defense, yes your midfeild is ok but you still like to neglect your best player-giggs, your upfront is a sham with players like ruud vanhorseface who throws himself on the floor at every opportunity, and rooney who is just a thug who gets paid to much(because lets face it, if he wasnt a footballer he'd be in prison or dead) and also ronaldo,wtf,he is such a cheating pile of ****,he throws himself on the floor,he's a *****,and why cant he learn more than one tricks(wow stepover, wow that is so amazing)

If our manager is a stupid dickhead scot, why has he been one of the most successful managers in English football history and why was he knighted? I think he'd need to know quite a lot about football to achieve these things and therefore would not be stupid. Being red is completely irrelevant.

Our defence happens to be one of the best in the Premiership, conceding only 14 goals this season. Only Chelsea have conceded less.

Ruud van Nistelrooy happens to be one of the best strikers in Europe. A record of 129 goals in 155 games for Manchester United including 37 goals in 39 games in the UEFA Champions League does not lie. His international record ain't too shabby either, scoring 20 in 40 games. He also has a rather good disciplinary record. He is yet to be sent off in his professional career.

Wayne Rooney is the same player you praise when he plays for England (assuming your English). He became a footballer because he came from an under-priviledged background, growing up in Liverpool. There wouldn't have been many opportunities for kids like him, so he deserves credit for sticking to nurturing a talent he had and steering clear of a life of crime.

If you actually watched Cristiano Ronaldo playing you would see that he does plenty more than step-overs. He is a very accomplished player for being of such a young age. He will mature in years to come and be one of the best players in the world. I agree with you that he does dive from time to time, but that is because it's how he was brought up. The Portuguese are notorious divers and have a reputation for feigning injury. This is a big problem on the continent and is not tolerated as much in England because it wasn't really seen until there were a lot more foreigners in the league.

[Adam Jones is GOD]

^^ You had the facts to back up what I wanted to say. Kudos

[Lord Abortion]

If our manager is a stupid dickhead scot, why has he been one of the most successful managers in English football history and why was he knighted? I think he'd need to know quite a lot about football to achieve these things and therefore would not be stupid. Being red is completely irrelevant.

Our defence happens to be one of the best in the Premiership, conceding only 14 goals this season. Only Chelsea have conceded less.

Ruud van Nistelrooy happens to be one of the best strikers in Europe. A record of 129 goals in 155 games for Manchester United including 37 goals in 39 games in the UEFA Champions League does not lie. His international record ain't too shabby either, scoring 20 in 40 games. He also has a rather good disciplinary record. He is yet to be sent off in his professional career.

Wayne Rooney is the same player you praise when he plays for England (assuming your English). He became a footballer because he came from an under-priviledged background, growing up in Liverpool. There wouldn't have been many opportunities for kids like him, so he deserves credit for sticking to nurturing a talent he had and steering clear of a life of crime.

If you actually watched Cristiano Ronaldo playing you would see that he does plenty more than step-overs. He is a very accomplished player for being of such a young age. He will mature in years to come and be one of the best players in the world. I agree with you that he does dive from time to time, but that is because it's how he was brought up. The Portuguese are notorious divers and have a reputation for feigning injury. This is a big problem on the continent and is not tolerated as much in England because it wasn't really seen until there were a lot more foreigners in the league.
Thank you for clearing some points that Idiots seem to forget +rep

[guitarbaz]

What ?
How come you've got so much rep ?
I suck, i've got 199 rep points.

you've just got to know the right people.. ;)

come over to the guitar stronghold for a while....

[KappaKid17]

I was joking.
It's not as good as the Spanish, Italian or English league though, it's better than the French league though.

Yeah, I agree with you on that. German style of play hasn't always been the most entertaining, but it gets the job done.

[benfan]

bah humbug

[devils_night]

****, We got Chelsea in the cup, how unlucky is that, we got them in the Carling cup too

[KappaKid17]

Good luck with that.

Cech is on my fantasy team, and he is unbeatable.

[Rancid Dan]

I know, in Graphics i went on to BBC website, hoping for an easy draw and as soon as i saw we got Chelsea, i shouted **** as loud as i could - detention..

[Adam Jones is GOD]

Spurs in the next round?! Great, the team we have the best record against, while we are playing the worst we ever have. Makes it interesting.

And my fantasy football team has gone into a slump. i was third at one point (moogles Play Football too)

[Rancid Dan]

I think tallicafan1 deservers some neg rep for being an ignorant fool.

[devils_night]

I know, in Graphics i went on to BBC website, hoping for an easy draw and as soon as i saw we got Chelsea, i shouted **** as loud as i could - detention..

I was in ICT, the teacher noticed what were doing when he saw like 5 or 6 of us all crowden around one computer moaning when all the small clubs were drawn. And we realised there was four teams left, us Arsenal Chelsea and thing (can't remeber lol). He told us all off and said all he could hear was Newcastle this Chelsea that. (but he is a pround Mackem and there out so figures he was less tha enthusuastic about the draw)

[metal-militia]

mwahah Saints get Brentford/Hartlepool :D


Anyone happy after the mad transfer rush?

Saints are closing in on Camara and Bernard :D

[Rancid Dan]

I wish we got Yakubu.

It looks like Bellamy will be sitting out for the rest of the season with 40k a week.

[jaymz_is_god]

I wish we got Yakubu.

It looks like Bellamy will be sitting out for the rest of the season with 40k a week.

Bellamy has just signed on loan with Celtic :D

And United got rid of Djemba-Djemba. It's been a pretty good day for me.

[metal-militia]

Now Bernard can replace Le Saux and Van Damme. Was Bernard any good at Newcastle did you think?

[woodsinho]

from my toon fan friends i hear that bernard is ok as a defender but has lapses and gets caught out of position far too often when he's going forwards.
'boro don't seem to have signed anyone yet, hopefully bobo balde will turn up before midnight, him and/or a good centre midfielder since boateng is gonna be out for the next 6-8 weeks.

[Lord Abortion]

Unlucky Newcastle
we played better than we have all season and we still lost to them
everton away will be difficult...
Predictions For tonight then

2-1 United
who's with me?

[Iai]

Predictions For tonight then

2-1 United
who's with me?
That sounds right.

Of course, there'll be a dodgy penalty decision or two. :rolleyes:

[Anarchy for the UK]

yeah, 2-1 united.

hopefully the ref will help us out, but if he doesnt we'll still win...

[Ganondorf]

WBA have got Palace today, we need to win this :p

Predictions?

[Anarchy for the UK]

WBA have got Palace today, we need to win this :p

Predictions?
1-0 palace if superstar striker's playing (andy johnson)


if not 0-0

[devils_night]

Bernards not bad but he's not world class either, he gets the job done though most of the time. He isn't scared to get in on the attack either. He scored a fair few for Newcastle

[benfan]

bernard is ok like divil night said, im waiting for babayaro to get sorted out and strat showing everyone how good he is, well he's bout the only player we have left that can get forward yet still be arsed to get back.

[benfan]

Bellamy has just signed on loan with Celtic :D

And United got rid of Djemba-Djemba. It's been a pretty good day for me.


meh, im really sick of belamy's attitude anyway, i dont think he will get on well with the celtic manager either.

[Anarchy for the UK]

yeah, we've got rid of djemba djemba!

and newcastle havent got any good strikers now!

could it get any better?

[woodsinho]

yes, it would have been better if boro had bought a defender as cover for coops when he falls apart. At least i can take solace in that...

[jaymz_is_god]

Unlucky Newcastle
we played better than we have all season and we still lost to them
everton away will be difficult...
Predictions For tonight then

2-1 United
who's with me?

2-1 to United sounds about right.

[devils_night]

yeah, we've got rid of djemba djemba!

and newcastle havent got any good strikers now!

could it get any better?

Dumbass, what about Shearer and Ameobi. Ameobi's still really young but can casue ant defence a challange. His ball skill and long legs means he can keep possesion and I'm pretty sure his goal on Saturday showed how amazing he can be. Give him a good 10 game run or so and he will get so much more confidence

[metal-militia]

Arsenal United 1-1
WBA Palace 0-0

Birmingham 1-2 Saints (tommorow)

[upthebracket]

meh, im really sick of belamy's attitude anyway, i dont think he will get on well with the celtic manager either.
O'Neill's pretty good at controlling his players.He's managed to convince players like Sutton, Hartson, Lennon, Balde to stay in the SPL rather than moving abroad or to the Premiership, which is pretty good going. Bellamy's a great signing for us, just what we needed, hopefully he'll stay after his loan finishes...

[Iai]

I reckon O'Niell will easily curb Bellamy's tendencies. Don't forget he's been touted by Man U's chairman as Ferguson's replacement for years and years.

[metal-militia]

Yeah O'neil is a good manager who wont take any **** from Bellamy

[Ganondorf]

Oh yes, come on Arsenal :p

[Iai]

So, 2-1 to Arsenal at half time.

You know, I can't remember the last time I listened to Radio 5 without the commentators whining about diving, and players hounding the referee.

[Iai]

By the way - I hate the French. :p

[Rancid Dan]

I watch AOL live scores..

[themandontgiveafuk]

Anyone know if celtic have signed a half-decent fast left back yet?

[Iai]

2-2.

Get in!

And it's funnier because Vieira gave away the free-kick. :D

[metal-militia]

come on Arsenal! :)

so much for my 1-1 prediction

[jaymz_is_god]

3-2 United!! Come on the reds!!

[metal-militia]

dammit Arsenal, 3-2 to United :upset:

[Iai]

3-2 to Man U!!!!!!!

Ronaldo = Teh winz.

[Iai]

By the way, if anyone's wondering - I am not a Man U fan. I don't support anyone. I just hate Arsenal with every fibre of my being.

[metal-militia]

what!?

I thought ever neutral football fan wanted United to lose!?

[jaymz_is_god]

By the way, if anyone's wondering - I am not a Man U fan. I don't support anyone. I just hate Arsenal with every fibre of my being.

Haha, don't blame you mate. Arsenal are complete b*stards.

[metal-militia]

YEEEEESSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WBA SCORED! 1-1 with Palace now :D


Saints can now close the gap if they win tommorow

[Iai]

what!?

I thought ever neutral football fan wanted United to lose!?
That's true of a lot of people. But for me, it's Arsenal I hate. Mainly because Arsene Wenger, Thierry Henry, and Patrick Vieira all really, really grate on me. Hence that 'I hate the French' comment earlier. I don't really, just those three. :)

I also dislike Sol Campbell, because he's recently been keeping John Terry (a favourite player of mine) out of the England side. That, and he once dated Cristina Milian, who I will marry one day.

Silvestre sent off! :eek:

[metal-militia]

apparently he nutted someone :lol:

CRAP! WBA scored again, which isnt a good thing unless Saints win tommorow

[Iai]

Pompey 2 - 1 Boro is a final score.

The guy Silverstre hit had to get stitches!!

Edit: It's 2-2! Palace equalized. Good news for you. :)

[metal-militia]

YES FITZ HALL!!!! 2-2!!! :D Palace rock!

[Iai]

Man, Arsenal are desperate for a penalty. That's about 4 times now they've had an appeal and Graham Poll has waved it away.

[jaymz_is_god]

4-2. Yes! Come on United!

[Iai]

And it's full time. Woo!

Not a bad comeback, was it?

[mister_riz]

:upset:
:upset:
:upset:
:upset:
:upset:

[xAmadeusx]

****, Spurs lost to Bolton... :upset:

[Ganondorf]

YES FITZ HALL!!!! 2-2!!! :D Palace rock!

:upset:

I'll be cheering Birmingham and Everton today then ;)

And we've gt Norwich next week, which will also be a vital game.

[Lord Abortion]

GET in Haaaa
Silvestre is great I was right behind him nutting that little cunt ljunberg
he would be someone I would nut if I had the chance
Pires first though...

[Adam Jones is GOD]

Well that was a match for the netural last night. Oh, and I guess you Man Utd fans must be pretty chuffed.

Glad that someone won though in the end, title race would have been dead if no one got max points.

[Iai]

Wenger has admitted that he sucks.

http://www.premierleague.com/fapl.rac?command=setSelectedId&nextPage=enNewsLatest&id=788856&type=com.fapl.website.news.NewsItem&categoryCode=NewsLatestFAPremierLeagueNews&breadcrumb=latestfa_breadcrumb

If Man U win all their remaining games, they'll finish the season with 92 points. Chelsea still need 10 wins and a draw to make it certain that they're champions. So it's not over yet, especially since Man U have got form and self-belief on their side now.

Having said that, my money's still on Chelsea.

[upthebracket]

Anyone know if celtic have signed a half-decent fast left back yet?
well Urlik Laursen's starting to play a bit more like his £1m price tag. We have Henchoz now, so we can choose between Balde, Varga, Valgearen, Henchoz, Laursen, McNamara at the back, so a left-back isn't so much of a problem now. Balde's signed up for the next 4 years now. We have a decent depth to our squad now, at last.

[MILF Hunter]

Untitled...Darlo V Bury is on Saturday, at your place. Iv got my seat on the coach booked. hopefully itll be a good game with us winning :D

[woodsinho]

I read that Darlo got bobby petta last week, not a bad grab seeing as it wasn't long ago that he was playing for celtic.

[devils_night]

Wheres the Darlo game at, might go if there at home

[Anarchy for the UK]

what can i say but...

UNITED!!!!!!

(manchester)

[metal-militia]

Birmingham Saints tonight. If it hadn't of been on a weekday i wouldve gone :upset:

3 points tonight and another step for us to eventually stay up :)

[devils_night]

We have Man City away, should be a tough game for both teams. If it's half as goos as the game at St James's earlier in the season it'll be good

[Rancid Dan]

I wanted Man U to win for some reason.

Newcastle need to win today as Middlesborough, Spurs and Charlton lost we should be able to gain ground.

[metal-militia]

1-0 down after 12 minutes. Typical

[Ganondorf]

Haha yes ;)

[metal-militia]

2-1 to brummies so far

Come on Saints, you can come back from this

[MILF Hunter]

Wheres the Darlo game at, might go if there at home


Bury..Yeah we got Petta, On paper we probably have the best squad in the league, we just need to get more consistant in stringin together some results. We will still go up this season though I feel

[metal-militia]

ARGH FFS!

Saints get back to 2-2 but then the goals dissalowed :upset:

[woodsinho]

3 missed penalties at the villa v fulham match. Crazy. Aye, it's looking good for you guys this season, 'bout time too with that shiny new stadium and all. Hartlepool could end up in the Championship next season, now that would be interesting...
Big up the north-east football.

[devils_night]

Aww crap we drew 1-1, Big All racked up his 250th league goal but Bramble conceded a penatly. Other than that he played quite a solid game apparantly.

Rangers won 7-1, bloody hell

[devils_night]

3 missed penalties at the villa v fulham match. Crazy. Aye, it's looking good for you guys this season, 'bout time too with that shiny new stadium and all. Hartlepool could end up in the Championship next season, now that would be interesting...
Big up the north-east football.

Yep, 1 half of my family's from Hartlepool so big up the pools. It's crazy in my house, main clubs Toon, but then theres Darlo and Pools as well. And two of those teams hate each others guts.

Where are you from woodsinho?

[woodsinho]

I have a similar thing going on in my house. I live at the moment 'bout 15 miles north of newcastle but I was born in Stockton hence I'm a boro fan as is my dad. I have one brother who's a toon fan and one who's a leeds fan so things can get a bit complicated in my house when i'm there. Strangely I've ended up at Leeds uni, heh.

[devils_night]

I have a similar thing going on in my house. I live at the moment 'bout 15 miles north of newcastle but I was born in Stockton hence I'm a boro fan as is my dad. I have one brother who's a toon fan and one who's a leeds fan so things can get a bit complicated in my house when i'm there. Strangely I've ended up at Leeds uni, heh.

Lol, North of Newcastle to Leeds is a canny way though isn't it?

I'm from Darlo and they seem to be on the up and the moment, they were in the play-off spots for a while but now there just outside. Pools are doing really well, I reckon they can at least finish in the play offs. They made it in their first season in League 1

[MILF Hunter]

Where in Darlo you from?

[MILF Hunter]

Sadly I do think Pools have a good chance of going up aswell :(

[woodsinho]

Even worse than that, sunderland have a good chance of going up. It's just not on I tells ya.

[devils_night]

Where in Darlo you from?

Up Branksome area, you?

[devils_night]

Even worse than that, sunderland have a good chance of going up. It's just not on I tells ya.

Well said :thumb:

[MILF Hunter]

Im from chav central - Skerne Park..You go to the QE?

[Kingadamx]

4-2 win for Manchester United. Pretty good game.

[devils_night]

Im from chav central - Skerne Park..You go to the QE?

Nope, going there next year though, I'm in year 11 at the moment

[Rancid Dan]

Jesus, Newcastle get a lead and then lose it - for a change.

[woodsinho]

At least you got a point from it, 'boro conspired to lose after going 1-0 at portsmouth. Great to see Christie get a goal after so long out, hopefully he hasn't lost his instincts. Gotta wonder what's going on defensively for us recently with tuesday night and that 4-4 against norwich recently.

[Rancid Dan]

Yeah, but you'e in a much better position than us.
And no offence but Newcastle are expected to be pushing for Champs League and 'Boro arent.

[woodsinho]

This is very true for now but next season might see a reappraisal of both teams standings in common opinion. That said the season is far from over and if Newcastle put in a good run, which i think they will now that they haven't got the Bellamy trash out of the way, they should be pushing for 5th. Unless Everton have a complete spasmodic episode they should get the 4th champs league place now.

[jaymz_is_god]

As long as Liverpool don't get the 4th Champion's League spot, I'm happy.

[devils_night]

Yeah, but you'e in a much better position than us.
And no offence but Newcastle are expected to be pushing for Champs League and 'Boro arent.

I hate Boro n all but I have to dis-agree they have every right to push for the Champions League, they've got themselves a top quality squad now and they won the Youth cup and Carling cup last season.

O yeah and you know James Morrison there young right midfielder, I know him!

[slit_wrist_theory]

Has anyone heard about the chelsea being docked points thing? Apparently mourinho met ashley cole behind arsenals backs... (which is illegal), and now the arsenal want chelsea to lose points. Pretty convenient as they are about that many behind. It's funny how every team does it... But it's only now chelsea are caining everyone that they bring it up. What are you views?

[Ganondorf]

Arsne Wegener needs to stfu.

[jaymz_is_god]

Arsne Wegener needs to stfu.

He really does. The guy has no dignity left. He should just keep quiet and get on with his job.

[upthebracket]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/4235585.stm

pretty controversial plans for Eufa competitions.... I really hope this won't go ahead. In Scotland there's a rule where there must be at least 2 U21 players in the match squad, who usually end up on the bench for the whole season... the same would happen with this...

[themandontgiveafuk]

Barry Ferguson has gone back to Rangers. Now the huns are saying the title will be won buy easter :rolleyes: . Yeah, by Celtic!

[upthebracket]

He's unbelievably overrated... they keep saying he's coming back as a better player. I doubt if many regular Premiership fans will remember him in a few weeks time, or at all. Hardly kicked a ball for Blackburn through injury...

I'd rather have Bellamy any day...

[The Essential]

He really does. The guy has no dignity left. He should just keep quiet and get on with his job.
i guess we would say the same for fergie if man utd had lost huh.

[jaymz_is_god]

Barry Ferguson has gone back to Rangers. Now the huns are saying the title will be won buy easter :rolleyes: . Yeah, by Celtic!


When's the next Old Firm game?

[themandontgiveafuk]

Bellamy and Harson are gonna be lethal up front. And Sutton should play behind them. Martin O'Neill's job has just got a lot easier.

[themandontgiveafuk]

When's the next Old Firm game?
The 20th of this month

[jaymz_is_god]

The 20th of this month


Good job. Another win for the Celts :D

[themandontgiveafuk]

Rangers have no good players 'cos they blew all there money on fatboy gazza in the 90's and have never made it back. Celtic don't buy players 'cos they had seriuos money problems in the late 80's and early 90's and were hours away from folding when they were bought by Fergus McCann who took there debt and made in to profit. They are now the 18th richest sport club in the world but are so afraid of it happenig again they wont free up alot of money for transfers.

[upthebracket]

hmm (whisper it) 9 in a row happened in the 90's... and they made it pretty far in the Champions League too. Rangers have more money cos they have an outright owner worth millions, who'll plough his money in whenever he wants. Celtic don't have that. We have a high wage bill as well. (and £1.5m to loan Camara for half a season :()

Can't wait till the 20th :chug: Sutton might be playing midfield from now on.... he was a steal at £6mill I say... as was Hartson (look what you're missing Gers...)

[woodsinho]

I hate Boro n all but I have to dis-agree they have every right to push for the Champions League, they've got themselves a top quality squad now and they won the Youth cup and Carling cup last season.

O yeah and you know James Morrison there young right midfielder, I know him!

That's quite impressive, up there with that other guy on here (something eccles) knowing stephen davis the villa player. I reckon Morrison's gonna be a real top class player in a few years, he's been improving a lot over the last couple of years much like a lot of that youth cup team of the previous two years.

[jaymz_is_god]

That's quite impressive, up there with that other guy on here (something eccles) knowing stephen davis the villa player. I reckon Morrison's gonna be a real top class player in a few years, he's been improving a lot over the last couple of years much like a lot of that youth cup team of the previous two years.

Yeah, Boro have been producing a few decent youngsters over the past 2 years or so. It might be to do with Steve McClaren working at United and seeing how the youth system operated there. Although saying that, we have hardly produced much young talent over the last couple of years. The only decent ones I can really think of are Fletcher and O'Shea.

[themandontgiveafuk]

hmm (whisper it) 9 in a row happened in the 90's... and they made it pretty far in the Champions League too. Rangers have more money cos they have an outright owner worth millions, who'll plough his money in whenever he wants. Celtic don't have that. We have a high wage bill as well. (and £1.5m to loan Camara for half a season :()

Can't wait till the 20th :chug: Sutton might be playing midfield from now on.... he was a steal at £6mill I say... as was Hartson (look what you're missing Gers...)

No, thats why there broke they blew all there money on "quality players" which won them the leauge(cough 9 times cough).

[Rancid Dan]

Newcastle don't have a realistic chance of getting 5th............unfortunately
I'm looking at 7th or 8th probably

[metal-militia]

(and £1.5m to loan Camara for half a season :()



Mwahahaha and now he's ours :D

[jaymz_is_god]

United 1-0 up :D Keano gets his 50th goal for the club.

And Kieran Richardson scored for West Brom :)

[jcxstargazer]

Everyone hoping that City will beat Chelski 2moro? i really hope they do coz i hate the foreign/english team soooo much.

[Ganondorf]

Well that's our season finished.

[jaymz_is_god]

Well that's our season finished.

Who do you support?

[Ganondorf]

West Brom.

[Iai]

It'll be interesting to see how Arsenal respond to their defeat against Man U. I reckon Villa are going to go into this game believing they can win it.

If they go a goal up, Arsenal may well fall apart again.

[jaymz_is_god]

Well, yeah. It looks that way then. You really needed the 3 points against Norwich today.

[woodsinho]

It'll be interesting to see how Arsenal respond to their defeat against Man U. I reckon Villa are going to go into this game believing they can win it.

If they go a goal up, Arsenal may well fall apart again.

Looks like they've reacted pretty well. 3-0 up at the moment, Ljungberg, Henry and Cole the scorers.