Football Season 05/06

[BlueStar]

Arsenal Ladies won 5 -0 against Leeds!!! Bloody hell.

Man, are they good.

Watched the whole match and it was more the fact that Leeds were woeful. Woman's football's got a long way to go, the goalkeepers especially are really, really poor. Mostly it was like watching sunday league.

[Noodleman]

Watched the whole match and it was more the fact that Leeds were woeful. Woman's football's got a long way to go, the goalkeepers especially are really, really poor. Mostly it was like watching sunday league.

I watched the 2nd half and I feel you're being cruel to Sunday league there. Honestly I freely admit to being rubbish at football but im confidant im better then all of the Leeds team and most of the Arsenal team.

[BlueStar]

They play in goal like I do, scared of the ball, scared of the ground :laughing:

[BlueStar]

Cracking own goal from a couple of weeks ago, just to keep this thread going :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1csQG0ZciFQ&search=bury%20own%20goal

[spirited away]

Arsenal Ladies won 5 -0 against Leeds!!! Bloody hell.

Man, are they good.
Could teach the men's a thing or two ::shrug: *run away*

[Babooo]

you like dissing the Arsenal fans and then running away don't you, Spirited away?? :wink:

Not to worry though, Tottenham are getting UEFA cup football next season. Its all good for you guys......*runs away*.:wink:

[spirited away]

Yup, your cup record totally contrasts your league effort at the moment, you can beat Europe's finest but lose/draw to mediocre english clubs...whats up with that.

Well, i'll be wearing my Barca scarf for a while, damn, they better win.

[Babooo]

You better think about beating West Ham first. Even though it is unlikely that will happen, there is still a chance of us getting 4th. As long as you drop points to West Ham and we win our matches against Man City and Wigan, then 4th is ours baby. But as I said, its not highly likely....:sad:

[Stocka]

Lets hope the team play better tonight than that dreaful performance in the second half on monday.

[Fields]

Well it would appear that Steve McClaren has been named the new England manager. What a crap appointment, the FA need to grow some balls. :mad:

[spirited away]

Well it would appear that Steve McClaren has been named the new England manager. What a crap appointment, the FA need to grow some balls. :mad:
What the...:shock:

[Stocka]

That really was a great game, really fast paced with tons of chances at each end. Reyes pleasantly suprised me at the end, that second goal was a quality finish, hopefully that'll give him the confidence boost he needs.

[Babooo]

Alrite performance from us today. 2nd reyes goal was sick!

Let's hope we can get 4th.

[Flaight]

Yeah Steve McClaren got the England job, from after this WC2006.

I've got mixed feelings about this one. I can sort of agree with people who say it's better to have an Englishman this time around, but Steve McClaren for me is too volatile at this level. No offence to the lad, he's a good man and good manager in his own right, but he still needs some proving to do for me.

[Din]

Don't really want McClaren to have the England job. And what's all this bullshit from the FA about him always being first choice? Ha what joke.

[spirited away]

Much rather have big Sam...

[Noodleman]

Much rather have big Sam...

And i'd rather have had Graham Taylor reapointed instead of Big Sam. :wink:

[spirited away]

Who will fill in for Rooney?...i cant see anyone that fits the description.

[Fields]

Who will fill in for Rooney?...i cant see anyone that fits the description.
Peter Crouch.

[spirited away]

Peter Crouch.
Are you serious? :o

[Fields]

Of course. Crouch and Owen = England win the world cup.

[spirited away]

Of course. Crouch and Owen = England win the world cup.
funniest thing i've heard for a while:p

[Ramar]

Take a pick from Crouch, Bent or Ashton. All of which can do the job just fine.

[spirited away]

Luckily we have two great scoring midfielders - Gerrard and Lampard.

[Noodleman]

Luckily we have two great scoring midfielders - Gerrard and Lampard.

Shame Lampards shit for England and Gerrards not much better.

[Fields]

OK guys, what would your Endland XI be (assuming everyone is fit)? Mine would be something along the lines of:

------------------ Robinson ----------------
Young --- Carragher --- Terry --- A. Cole
--------------------Carrick------------------
Beckham --------------------------- J. Cole
------------------- Gerrard -----------------
------------Rooney -------------------------
---------------------------Owen-------------

[spirited away]

Shame Lampards shit for England and Gerrards not much better.

Chill out :heh:

[Noodleman]

Chill out :heh:

Im only joking around. :)

not including rooney because hes never going to make it :P

----------Robinson----------
Neville----King----Terry----A.Cole
Beckham--Carrick---Gerrard---Downing
--------------Lampard---------------
---------------Owen-----------------

subs:

Green
Carragher
Lennon
Bent
Defoe
Crouch
J.Cole

Yeah ive gone something a bit different, given that Lampard cant defend for shit and getting Gerrrard to defend for both of them means he then rarely gets to make attacking runs. Ive pushed Lampard up to play just behind Owen and bought Carrick in for the injured Rooney, This means that carrick can sit back and allow the rest of the midfield to get forward. I went for King over Carragher purely because Carragher and Terry are very similar players. And Downing over Joe Cole because its nice to have an actual left midfielder on the left for a change. Thats how I would line up against the better teams anyway. against teams like Trinidad or whatever I would drop Carrick for Defoe.

[spirited away]

Im only joking around. :)

not including rooney because hes never going to make it :P

----------Robinson----------
Neville----King----Terry----A.Cole
Beckham--Carrick---Gerrard---Downing
--------------Lampard---------------
---------------Owen-----------------

subs:

Green
Carragher
Lennon
Bent
Defoe
Crouch
J.Cole

Yeah ive gone something a bit different, given that Lampard cant defend for shit and getting Gerrrard to defend for both of them means he then rarely gets to make attacking runs. Ive pushed Lampard up to play just behind Owen and bought Carrick in for the injured Rooney, This means that carrick can sit back and allow the rest of the midfield to get forward. I went for King over Carragher purely because Carragher and Terry are very similar players. And Downing over Joe Cole because its nice to have an actual left midfielder on the left for a change. Thats how I would line up against the better teams anyway. against teams like Trinidad or whatever I would drop Carrick for Defoe.
I like how you've put Lennon on the bench, i think he deserves the position. Considering the great season he's having with us. Not sure about Downing tho

[immy]

I would have

Robisnson

neville ------ terry -- Carragher ---- cole

------------- carrick-----------------
beckham ---------- lampard ----------- cole

---------- gerrad -----------------

--------------------- owen---------------

on the bench

crouch
lennon
ashton
downing
ferdiand
green

[Fields]

Any ideas on right full back, anyone? Neville is useless, Young isn't good enough either (and injured, isn't he?), and Carra is wasted in that position. This is England's one areas of weakness IMO...if only Stevie Finnan was English! :bowdown:

[spirited away]

Neville is a wiked crosser of the ball! I'd say Michael Dawson should play seen as he has played exceptional for us, and Ledley King. But i am a Tottenham fan so inevitably biased.

[Ramar]

Any ideas on right full back, anyone? Neville is useless, Young isn't good enough either (and injured, isn't he?), and Carra is wasted in that position. This is England's one areas of weakness IMO...if only Stevie Finnan was English! :bowdown:

Sometimes I wonder about some peoples footballing knowledge. Neville clearly isn't useless, he is a fantastic right back. And he tends to play amazing for England. He is a good with crosses and attacking throw-ins. Not to mention his great link up play with Beckham.


My England XI would be.

Robinson
Neville
Cole
Terry
Campbell/Ferdinand (dependant on form)
J. Cole
Gerrard
Lampard
Beckham
Owen
Rooney

Subs -
Green
Crouch
Carragher
Wright-Phillips
Parker/Nolan/King (verstaile midfielder basically)

As Rooney is out of the world cup, in my opinion its simply bring in the next best guy. Crouch and Owen worked amazingly well against Argentina, so I don't doubt the partnership.

[Stocka]

Take Aaron Lennon!!

[spirited away]

Take Aaron Lennon!!
:bowdown: You speak wise words.

[Babooo]

Guess who won the Premiership player of the year award???

Hint, he plays for Arsenal...:wink: :smile:

[Noodleman]

Guess who won the Premiership player of the year award???

Hint, he plays for Arsenal...:wink: :smile:

Alexandre Song?

[Stocka]

ahahahaha.
I hope Fabregas has won young player of the year award...

[spirited away]

Aaron Lennon - YPA ... unlikely but hey

[harribo]

Why are people putting Green on the subs bench hes been crap this season. James is the obvious second choice for keeper and IMO Carson is better than Green for third choice.

[Noodleman]

Why are people putting Green on the subs bench hes been crap this season. James is the obvious second choice for keeper and IMO Carson is better than Green for third choice.

Hes actualy been pretty decen the last couple of months. And id argue its Green thats been crap more the shower of shit thats been playing infront of him all season.

[spirited away]

David James pulled off some amazing saves in our last match against City, stopped us from scoring a basket full.

Needs to sort out his stupid errors though.

[Babooo]

Last game at highbury...shame I'll never be able to go to the old ground.....:cry:

Oh well, I'm gonna try much harder next season to try and get to see a couple of Arsenal games. That would be awesome.

[spirited away]

Last game at highbury...shame I'll never be able to go to the old ground.....:cry:

Oh well, I'm gonna try much harder next season to try and get to see a couple of Arsenal games. That would be awesome.
You see Henry talking about his teammates on Soccer Am?

[Stocka]

I'm going tommorow ...excitement but..also sadness.

There's going to be like a party in the stadium I hear. :heh:

[Babooo]

You see Henry talking about his teammates on Soccer Am?

nah, what did he say???

[spirited away]

nah, what did he say???
Not much, the usual questions asked. Worst dressed, joker, hard man, best trainer, most skillful e.t.c

[Etymotic]

Sure way to win is to perfect a set play with Beckham taking the freekick and Crouch heading it in. So it goes like, fall over near the box -> beckham freekick -> Crouch scoring. Repeat, till we win the World cup. That sort of tactics is much more systematic and consistent than relying on Rooney.

[spirited away]

Sure way to win is to perfect a set play with Beckham taking the freekick and Crouch heading it in. So it goes like, fall over near the box -> beckham freekick -> Crouch scoring. Repeat, till we win the World cup. That sort of tactics is much more systematic and consistent than relying on Rooney.
Easy as that is it.:indeed:

[Noodleman]

YAS GET IN CHAMPIONSHIP HERE WE COME. I still cant actualy believe we've got promoted. (Its probably the equivilant of West Brom coming 2nd in the premiership for the non lower league fans) But any the big boys who got relelgated are going to be in for a suprise when they take the trip to Layer Road next year.

\o/\o/\o/\o/\o/\o/\o/\o/\o/\o/\o/\o/

[Roostophe]

Well done to Colchester and Southend for promotion to League One.

Might only be a matter of time before you play against Villa in the same league (most likely to be the Championship)

[Babooo]

COME ON U GUNNERS!!!:hehe:

[spirited away]

COME ON U GUNNERS!!!:hehe:
Bit random ::shrug:

COME ON SPURS!!!

[Babooo]

hehe, yeh I know. Thats why I'm going to do it again:

COME ON YOU GUNNERS!!!

[spirited away]

hehe, yeh I know. Thats why I'm going to do it again:

COME ON YOU GUNNERS!!!
I think you call that spamming...:heh:

COME ON SPURS!!!

[Babooo]

Think you gonne beat West ham tommorrow??

[spirited away]

Think you gonne beat West ham tommorrow??
YES :hmm: well at least its easier than Barcelona.:kiss:

[Babooo]

true......

[spirited away]

true......
Nerves will be haywire with our lot :wink:

[Fields]

It will indeed be sad to see the end of the Highbury Library.

[spirited away]

It will indeed be sad to see the end of the Highbury Library.
I'm not so bothered..,:heh:

[Babooo]

We wouldn't expect anything from tottenham fans anyway....

: peace:

[spirited away]

We wouldn't expect anything from tottenham fans anyway....

: peace:
Tu shey :grin:

[Babooo]

Just read the paper, spirited away, and its not looking good for you guys. Firstly Robbie keane is out (major blow), Carrick is out (another major blow), Stalteri (......meh) and of course Ledley King (a big blow).


HAHAHAHAHAHHAAHAHAHHAHHH!!!!! How you feelin now you son of a bitch!!! :wink: :wink: :laughing:

[Ramar]

I'm going tommorow ...excitement but..also sadness.

There's going to be like a party in the stadium I hear. :heh:

I'm gonna be there too. Just for the atmosphere I haven't got a ticket, but I couldn't let the last game at highbury go without being there. I'll dive in a local pub hopefully to watch the game.

[Roostophe]

Despite having a huge dislike for London clubs (How many of the bastards are there?) I feel that I've disliked Arsenal less than before this season. I liked their redcurrant shirts (I think they should keep their colours as that, there aren't many clubs that play in that sort of colour), so much, in fact. I might buy one, because they'll probably be cheap nowadays. I also feel quite sad to see Highbury for the final time, it's a grand stadium with a large history and a number of appearances in videogames under its belt. (I've heard that the stadium is also haunted by the ghost of former Arsenal manager Herbert Chapman). Highbury is one of the most recognisable stadia in the world but I think Arsenal deserve to play at a 60,000 seater stadium like Ashburton Grove (that's a better name than Emirates Stadium IMO) they are one of the biggest clubs in England, plus they've been in the top flight for the longest time. Finally, Arsenal deserve 4th place. They've done very well at home and have been brilliant in the Champions League, despite having a pretty naff away form this season (you drew with us for god's sake). And to see the final whistle being blown at Highbury tomorrow will signal the end of a fantastic era.

THE ARSENAL STADIUM - HIGHBURY
1913-2006
THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES

God, I feel like an Arsenal fan now.

[Noodleman]

Just read the paper, spirited away, and its not looking good for you guys. Firstly Robbie keane is out (major blow), Carrick is out (another major blow), Stalteri (......meh) and of course Ledley King (a big blow).


HAHAHAHAHAHHAAHAHAHHAHHH!!!!! How you feelin now you son of a bitch!!! :wink: :wink: :laughing:

Its alright West Ham will be playing there under 19s anyway to avoid injuries before the cup final.

[Babooo]

I don't think Alan Pardew will be feilding a changed, more younger team today against the spurs. I just saw an interview with him on sky sports news and he just said that this is a fight for places for the FA cup final.

And in preparation for the final, you don't wanna lose you last game of the season, so I think Pardew will be looking for a good game.

[spirited away]

I don't think Alan Pardew will be feilding a changed, more younger team today against the spurs. I just saw an interview with him on sky sports news and he just said that this is a fight for places for the FA cup final.

And in preparation for the final, you don't wanna lose you last game of the season, so I think Pardew will be looking for a good game.
You read that Etherington and Ashton are out for West Ham?

What! 7 of our players have gone down with food poisoning - that's not even funny to an Aresnal fan.

[harribo]

I'm shocked the championship play offs haven't been mentioned yet.
First Leeds drew 1 all witgh Preston(come on Preston) and Waford beat Crystal Palace 3 nil so it looks like that cheatin bastard Johnson will be on his way out of the championship (hopefully).

I reckon Watford will win the play offs and in League 1 I want Brentford to win the play offs and Barnsley to crash and burn.

[spirited away]

10 players poisoned - bet it was that Arsenal scum. All back and raring to go though.

[spirited away]

10 players poisoned - bet it was that Arsenal scum. All back and raring to go though.

[Sexual Chocolate]

Arse(nal) wouldn't want the spurts game to be called off, because if it were to be replayed spurs would know what result they need in order to win. Makes it easier for spurs then.

[spirited away]

Ok so we lsot, but im proud of our team, we've come along way this season and to come so close is really annoying. 10 palyers posioned before the match plus injuries and we still put a full squad out - Michael Dawson sickest person on pitch still put 90 minutes in. the fact that Marin Jol accpets the defeat and does not file for an appeal and accpets the defeat even though all the things that have happened, show how gracious he is and waht a job he's done this season. Arsenal were destined to come 4th to be honest. Just cant bear it...at least we accpet defeat...no matter what Arsenal suporters say, were catching up quick, with new and improving players getting better and better.

[Fields]

Well we finished in 3rd, with 82 points (our best ever in the Premiership). That's only 9 points behind Chelsea, whereas last season the gap was 37 points. We also have the FA cup coming up next week.

So, all in all, a very good season for Liverpool. I'm off to the bookies tomorrow to put a few quid on us winning the Premiership and Champions League double next season :D

[Din]

Newcastle finish 7th after beating the champions! Intertoto for us and hopefully a place in the UEFA cup. Brilliant atmosphere at St. James' one of the best all season in the second half. Booing every Chelsea player everytime they got the ball!!!!

[Ramar]

Who's that team they call the Arsenal!
Who's that team who's ****ing great!!

Amazing, just back from Highbury. Unfortunately I didn't have a match ticket, but I managed to get in the ticket only zone (good old earlyness). Got my shirt printed with the final day thingy. Watched the coaches turn up then headed for a local pub. Arsenal didn't play too well, but results are what matters. And taking that 4th spot on the last game from spurs was mint. Really fitting that Henry scored a hat trick, possibly the best player to grace the pitch sent it off well.

[Babooo]

I thought we played quite well actually Ramar. There were periods in the game where Wigan were dominating, I admit, but for the most of the 2nd half we were in control.

Anyway.....WOOOHOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!! Great day for gooners, clinching 4th from the SCUM!!! GET IN!!!!!! Henry with the hat-rick!!!

Bring on Barcelona baby!!!

Never mind spurs....maybe next season eh???:wink: :awesome:

:awesome:

[spirited away]

Yer, i hardly think its a fitting end to our season having ten players posioned. Yet they still played on which made us totenham fans proud, Dawson one on the most sick gave a full 90 mins the legend. At least Jol took defeat gracefully unlike some team. BBc acknowledged that. All i can say is were on the up, i sense a shift in north london power next season...

[Ramar]

Yer, i hardly think its a fitting end to our season having ten players posioned. Yet they still played on which made us totenham fans proud, Dawson one on the most sick gave a full 90 mins the legend. At least Jol took defeat gracefully unlike some team. BBc acknowledged that. All i can say is were on the up, i sense a shift in north london power next season...

I doubt this shift. Arsenal have been a different team since beating Madrid. We've really got it going, if we keep key players and buy a few more in we'll be challenging for that title next season.

Can anyone else believe how quick the season has gone?

[Stocka]

I've just got back and lets just say thats one of the greatest days of football I've ever had. Not only because of the way the results turned out, but because of the emotional 'party' after the game. When that countdown stopped and fireworks went off and I looked around realising it was my last time EVER at highbury, I had tears in my eyes. Memories came flooding back.
Incredible.

[Dyson]

Stocka, get on MSN :)

[Babooo]

All i can say is were on the up, i sense a shift in north london power next season...

I really don't. I mean, yeh you've had a good season (by your standards anyway), but I just don't see this shift in power in the near future.

The one thing I can definately say about spurs is that they have become a much better team under Jol, and it could have been even better for next season had you got the 4th European spot. But as that didn't happen (hehe:awesome: ) I don't think Tottenham will have that extra edge to compete with the big boys next season, maybe UEFA cup again, but no way Champions League. Thats my view. :smile:

[Stocka]

http://www.arsenal.com/UserIncludes/docs/Maidstone_Arsenal_Supporters_Club_-_We_re_On_Our_Way.mp3
FUCK YEAHHHHHHH

Fellow Arsenal fans will love it :D
We're on our wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

[Roostophe]

I've just got back and lets just say thats one of the greatest days of football I've ever had. Not only because of the way the results turned out, but because of the emotional 'party' after the game. When that countdown stopped and fireworks went off and I looked around realising it was my last time EVER at highbury, I had tears in my eyes. Memories came flooding back.
Incredible.

Did you get one of those "I Was There" T-Shirts? I saw everyone wearing one on Sky Sports and it looked nice, what with them being red & white et al.

Well done, Arsenal. Bad luck, Spurs. Farewell Highbury.

-EDIT- Does anybody know how much redcurrant Arsenal shirts are now? seeing as it's the end of the season.

[Fields]

we'll be challenging for that title next season.
:laughing: :laughing: :laughing: :laughing: :laughing:

Sorry mate but surely even you can see how ridiculous that statement is. And you haven't got a prayer against Barcelona either.

[Ramar]

Sorry mate but surely even you can see how ridiculous that statement is. And you haven't got a prayer against Barcelona either.

Look at you last season, 5th and AC Milan. We've got a chance, then look at you this season, 3rd. We just need to stengthen our defence, so we don't encounter weaknesses like during the winter period. We've got everything to gain and nothing to lose.

[Stocka]

Did you get one of those "I Was There" T-Shirts? I saw everyone wearing one on Sky Sports and it looked nice, what with them being red & white et al.
Yeah I did :hehe:
I also bought (from a stall) a 'road to Paris' T-shirt with all the logos of the clubs we've played on the way etc. I shall wear that there most likely.

[Ramar]

Thank god Sven is getting sacked because at this moment I feel like lynching him myself.

GK: Paul Robinson
GK: David James
GK: Robert Green

Defender: Gary Neville
Defender: Rio Ferdinand
Defender: John Terry
Defender: Ashley Cole
Defender: Sol Campbell
Defender: Jamie Carragher
Defender: Wayne Bridge

Midfielder: David Beckham
Midfielder: Michael Carrick
Midfielder: Frank Lampard
Midfielder: Steven Gerrard
Midfielder: Owen Hargreaves
Midfielder: Jermaine Jenas
Midfielder: Stewart Downing
Midfielder: Joe Cole
Midfielder: Aaron Lennon

Forward: Wayne Rooney
Forward: Michael Owen
Forward: Peter Crouch
Forward: Theo Walcott

This is the England provisional squad for the World Cup. What the hell is Jenas and Hargreaves doing there? Wright-Philips and King (if he isn't injured) are so much better, even Kevin Nolan is better.

The selection of Theo Walcott has annoyed me. How ever much I like Arsenal Englishmen (however limited) appear in England line ups, a 17 year old lad who has never played a highly competitive match should not be selected for the worlds biggest footballing competition. Much more experienced goal scorers are needed, his time will come but its not now. I shall eat my words if he does play and is amazing and wins us the competition.

[BlueStar]

The Chef from Spur's hotel:

http://img102.imageshack.us/img102/1230/wenger7zh.jpg

[spirited away]

I really don't. I mean, yeh you've had a good season (by your standards anyway), but I just don't see this shift in power in the near future.

The one thing I can definately say about spurs is that they have become a much better team under Jol, and it could have been even better for next season had you got the 4th European spot. But as that didn't happen (hehe:awesome: ) I don't think Tottenham will have that extra edge to compete with the big boys next season, maybe UEFA cup again, but no way Champions League. Thats my view. :smile:
meh, you'll eat your words next season. If you hadn't of poisoned us we woulda got 4th:indeed: But you know Arsenal and cheating, just talk to Reyes.

[Babooo]

Even though I'm a gooner, I admit that Reyes also annoys the hell out of me. He goes down way too easily and is very inconsistent.

Food poisoning??? :laughing: :heh:

[spirited away]

Food poisoning??? :laughing: :heh:

GRRR :mad: meanie

[Babooo]

Sorry mate, but you can't blame your loss on food poisoning. Well, I guess you can but shit happens in football. Like Thierry said in a recent interview, injuries/illness etc happen to every team and when we had important players out injured, no one showed us any sympathy. All they were saying is that we were playing poo and gone were the days when we played the beautiful football during our unbeaten run.

So, no, if you are looking for sympathy, then you are not gonna get an ounce of it from me. You gotta live with it mate, especially when you lot (spurs) were so arrogant that you had already started talking about launching an appeal if we won the champions League based on you finishing 4th, EVEN before the season was over.

[Sexual Chocolate]

If it was food poisoning, the players would be on the shitter all day. And be unable to stand up, let alone play football.

[antster1983]

Did you get one of those "I Was There" T-Shirts? I saw everyone wearing one on Sky Sports and it looked nice, what with them being red & white et al.



Don't forget the Latics fans - they were given blue "I Was There" T-shirts for the occasion. And some of them stayed for the Final Salute. Bless 'em :smile: Bet the blue ones'll be worth a mint in a few years...

[Stefkov]

im just happy i'm a man u fan :) 2nd place is ok, im not much of a go to the matches type of guy, i sometimes watch them on the tv. the rest of the time im indisposed, playing games.

[Din]

What hell is Sven thinking? 4 strikers? Rooney isn't likely to play, Owen isn't fit, Crouch isn't exaclty great and Theo Walcott? Why take a 17 year old lad who hasn't played in the top flight (I don't think). He is very inexperienced and it just seems like a silly decsion to take him. Will it be worth the risk?

The less said bout Owen Hargreaves & Jermaine Jenas the better. I never liked Jenas when he played for Newcastle.

[antster1983]

What hell is Sven thinking? 4 strikers? Rooney isn't likely to play, Owen isn't fit, Crouch isn't exaclty great and Theo Walcott? Why take a 17 year old lad who hasn't played in the top flight (I don't think). He is very inexperienced and it just seems like a silly decsion to take him. Will it be worth the risk?

The less said bout Owen Hargreaves & Jermaine Jenas the better. I never liked Jenas when he played for Newcastle.

Owen Hargreaves is only in the squad because he wrote to Jim'll Fix It :indeed: After all, no-one can think of any other reason why he's in there ::shrug:

[gmac]

he plays (sometimes) for Bayern Munich seems to be the main reason for picking Hargreaves :P

Walcott is an interesting choice especially since Owen isn't fully fit yet, will we be seeing england line up in the group stages with Walcott and Crouch up front??

[spirited away]

, especially when you lot (spurs) were so arrogant.

That coming from an Arsenal suppoter home of Arsene Wenger, HA :grin:

[ipaul]

Woohoo! Newcastle finished 7th and beat chelsea on the last match :) Great ending to an....intresting season. Who thinks middlesborough will win the uefa cup then?

[Stocka]

Walcott is an interesting choice especially since Owen isn't fully fit yet, will we be seeing england line up in the group stages with Walcott and Crouch up front??
The giraffe and the cheetah :laughing:

[spirited away]

Walcott and Crouch :nono:

[ipaul]

As for the England squad wtf is jenas doing there, he hasnt improved that much since he left newcastle (although he has had a slightly better season) and as for arsenal cheating, they can be pretty bad but theres only one player i truly detest in the premiership for cheating, Didier Drogba. He is absolute scum sometimes and I think he shud be kicked out of the game

[spirited away]

As for the England squad wtf is jenas doing there, he hasnt improved that much since he left newcastle (although he has had a slightly better season) and as for arsenal cheating, they can be pretty bad but theres only one player i truly detest in the premiership for cheating, Didier Drogba. He is absolute scum sometimes and I think he shud be kicked out of the game
I agree, Drogba is a disgrace, Maurinho should see that but he's an idiot as well.

[Sexual Chocolate]

I see Juve are in a bit of a crisis. The entire board has quit after it was revealed the director, Moggi, asked for certain referees for Serie A and Champ League games.

[Stocka]

FA Cup final in 20 mins! I'm a hammer fan today after they beat Spurs :D

[Colin]

Gerrard goal flipping brilliant! Best FA Cup Final in years.

[Hero-of-Time]

Gerrard goal flipping brilliant! Best FA Cup Final in years.

COME ON THE LADS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

As a life time pool supporter I am so happy but I feel bad for West Ham as both teams gave it their all. When Gerrad scored the last goal with 1 min left I ran up and down the stairs in my house screaming....WHAT A GAME!

[BlueStar]

Have they scrapped the rule about having to stay on your line? I was half expecting Reina to put a tackle in, he was close enough.

[Monopolyman]

Woooooo!

I feel a little sorry for West Ham, though, they gave a belting game, but I'm so glad Liverpool won. And yes, Gerrard's goal was awesome. One of the best of the tornament.

Next year, the Premiership.

[yo yo]

Liverpool those lucky beggars. Bloody immense match though.

[Stocka]

HOLY SHIT what a game that was.One of the best FA Cup finals ever. And Gerrard's second goal, I've never seen such a perfectly taken half volley.

Congrats to Liverpool, whoever would of won in the end would of deserved it in my eyes, as both fought their hearts out.

[Hero-of-Time]

Congrats to Liverpool, whoever would of won in the end would of deserved it in my eyes, as both fought their hearts out.

Agreed. It was crazy the effort both teams made. Like it was said it looked like a warzone the amount of players that were falling and then still playing injured. Glad Gerrard is ok as England cant cope with another loss.

[Babooo]

I don't think so Monopolyman....

Bit disappointed that West ham lost, thought they had the better game out of the two sides. But since I support neither side, I'm not too bothered.

[Sexual Chocolate]

West Ham did score 3 flukey goals where as the mighty pool scored 3 "proper" goals. Good game, in the walkabout watching it, the place erupted when Gerrard banged in the 3rd, what a fucking goal. and reina's finger tip save onto the post was awesome.

[Babooo]

Tottenham had a bid for Chimbonda rejected...maybe if you had a champions league place...:grin:

[Charlie]

In other news Hearts beat Gretna on penalties in the Scottish Cup final this afternoon...

What hell is Sven thinking? 4 strikers? Rooney isn't likely to play, Owen isn't fit, Crouch isn't exaclty great and Theo Walcott? Why take a 17 year old lad who hasn't played in the top flight (I don't think). He is very inexperienced and it just seems like a silly decsion to take him. Will it be worth the risk?

At least you'll have someone to blame if England cock up.

Anyone see Have I Got News For You last night and them talking about Walcott? It was so funny :)

[Ramar]

I thought the FA Cup final had the potential to be a classic, but by injury time everyone dropped dead, all this cramp. How comes players never get cramp in the league? Only on FA Cup final day, its not like they don't train for it, or the tempo isn't different, at least it wasn't yesterday. Well because of the shitness of extra time and penlties, it goes down in my opinion as just another one of those regular cup finals.

[spirited away]

I thought the FA Cup final had the potential to be a classic, but by injury time everyone dropped dead, all this cramp. How comes players never get cramp in the league? Only on FA Cup final day, its not like they don't train for it, or the tempo isn't different, at least it wasn't yesterday. Well because of the shitness of extra time and penlties, it goes down in my opinion as just another one of those regular cup finals.
That was a great game! the tempo was mad, i think that was a classic up till 90 minuetes. Some of the worst penalties i've seen in that game though.

[Babooo]

Yeh penalties were piss poor from west ham.... apart from teddy sheringham though..

[Sexual Chocolate]

Reina's first penalty save against Zamora was quality. Outstretched to the full, just quality. Knew Anton Ferdinand would miss coz he's a cocky **** like his brother. Same twatty hair? Check. Same twatty celebration? Check. Same shit penalties? check.

[the_villa]

Anyone see Have I Got News For You last night and them talking about Walcott? It was so funny :)
I seen that it was great

[Fields]

Knew Anton Ferdinand would miss coz he's a cocky **** like his brother. Same twatty hair? Check. Same twatty celebration? Check. Same shit penalties? check.
:laughing: Excellent post my friend.

[Noodleman]

anybody else read about the current scandel going on in Italy. I would try to summerise it but I dont hink I can. Click me for more (http://football.guardian.co.uk/News_Story/0,,1774575,00.html)

But yeah I'd laugh if Juve where relegated.

[gmac]

yeah it sounds like there's some fun going on in Italy :)

best quote I've heard so far has been from Luis Figo
he was fined earlier in the season after saying he saw a Juve official going into the referee's room at half time, his quote "I want my money back" :D

[Babooo]

That is joke what figo said.

Yeh, alot of shit is happening in Italian footy at the moment. Not very good at all....

[Roostophe]

At least AC Milan aren't involved. Which is good.

[Sexual Chocolate]

They are. Im prety sure its AC, Juve, Lazio and Fiorentina that are up for investigation. Buffon could be banned for placing a bet of 50k on a game. It is illegal in italy for footballers to bet on any games.

Hey it wouldn't be Italian football without a bit of scandal going on.

[gmac]

nope AC haven't been mentioned in these reports..... so far :P

although one of their players has because of who his agents are (Nesta)

and Buffon supposedly place the bets just before it was made illegal :P

[Noodleman]

nope AC haven't been mentioned in these reports..... so far :P


Erm they have in not as many words.

[Babooo]

So....the biggest game in club football is happening tommorrow.....the CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL.

What do you think is gonna happen???.....me....I'm gunning for an Arsenal win baby!!!:awesome:

[harribo]

So....the biggest game in club football is happening tommorrow.....the CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL.

What do you think is gonna happen???.....me....I'm gunning for an Arsenal win baby!!!:awesome:

hahahahahahahahaha thats a good one.

[Stocka]

So....the biggest game in club football is happening tommorrow.....the CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL.

What do you think is gonna happen???.....me....I'm gunning for an Arsenal win baby!!!:awesome:
AND I'M GONNA BE THERE...FUCK YEAHHH!! :grin:
I'm leaving at 3am tonight, (so gotta get up around 2 30am) I'm tempted to stay up but then if I can get 3/4 hours sleep why not.

I'm so excited yet I hate going to bed early :nono: :heh:

[Babooo]

You are so lucky mate.....even if you do have to wake up at 3am.

I never got the chance to even go to Highbury....but I'm gonna become a member during the summer so at least I'll have a chance to see Arsenal play in the big new stadium:awesome:

COME ON YOU GUNNERS!!!

PS Hope you have a good time stocka

[Roostophe]

COME ON ARSENAL! COME ON ARSENAL!

A lot of Villa fans and I like to point out to people that Barcelona have won the European Cup as many times as Villa. And we still want to be able to say that at 10pm tonight.

[Hero-of-Time]

Good luck to the Gunners tonight. Even though Im a Liverpool fan I love seeing the English clubs do well in Europe. Wonder if we will see Stocka on tv?

[Babooo]

I'm so goddamn nervous right now.....so badly wanna win it.

Coverage starts in an hour baby!!

[Fields]

I hate Arsenal, I hope they get twatted.

[Flaight]

Arsenal goalie Jens Lehmann just got sent off at 20 min...:shock:

[Jordan]

I hate Arsenal, I hope they get twatted.

Now now, thats not needed.
Its good that the whole country get behind them! :)

[Flaight]

Should Jens Lehmann been sent off? I think he should've gotten an yellow card AND let the goal stand. That way you could preserve the entertainment while giving proportionate disadvantage to Lehmann.

[Hero-of-Time]

Very good match sofar and im really suprised how well the Gunners are playing what with them having their keeper sent off. Not happy with Henry though he seems to be just standing there while the others are working. Toure is playing amazingly well for them.

[Fields]

Two words:

'Cheating' and 'scum'.

[Sexual Chocolate]

Same old Arsenal always cheating, Eboue should have been sent off for a second book-able after that twist and turn pike dive. Barca are gonna rip them second half, worth a £20 bet aswel

[Shino]

OMG! It took them 5 minutes.

[Hero-of-Time]

I was thinking if Barcelona scored 1 then its over due to the Gunners frame of mind. I didnt think they would score 2 in the space of a few mins though.

[Noodleman]

Referee had an absolute shocker tonight. well played Barce though you edged it imo.

[Ten10]

Robbed, down right robbed. Cheating scum bags Barcelona. I mean come on pass the parcel went on long enough, cheating tactics all the way through.

[Noodleman]

Robbed, down right robbed. Cheating scum bags Barcelona. I mean come on pass the parcel went on long enough, cheating tactics all the way through.

gahahaha dont be a moron. if it was still 1-0 Arsenal don't deny they wouldnt have been doing the same thing. Besides it was never a freekick for the Arsenal goal.

[Charlie]

Henry was pissed. Damn right too, the ref had a shocker.

[Flaight]

A bit of a mixed bag really... I think wrong decisions went both ways, some major, some minor. So in that sense it's no different from prem games we see every week.

It's probably easier to find games where everyone comes out happy with a refree. Bearing that in mind, this game was no more, no less than usual.

[kav82]

Being a Chelsea fan, I know how it feels to go down to 10 men against Barca, go one up and then lose 2-1 with the ref against you!

But there's still no denying it, Barca deserved to win!

[Babooo]

even tho i didnt want arsenal to win, from a neautral position they didnt deserve to win. they were moaning at each other and not acting like a team.

We didn't deserve to win??? Why don't you try playing with 10 men against the best team in Europe......I thought we played well enough considering what happened. Firstly we got the goal (which was superb Sol:awesome: ), hung onto the lead for the majority of the game and only toward the end of the match, started to tire slightly (not hard to imagine with 10 men), thus resulting in the two quick barca goals.

And what a stupid excuse for the gooners not deserving to win.....oooh "they were moaning at each other" OMG!!!!.......they aren't perfect angels or anything...its natural...things weren't going our way and its a bloody cup final.

[Babooo]

Yeh maybe our players should have been bumming each other when Balletti scored the 2nd goal........:indeed:

[gmac]

or maybe you should stop whining and accept the fact that the better team won?

Henry complaining about the ref is a laugh because the free-kick Arsenal scored from was never a foul

Eto'o was level when Larsson touched the ball onto him

gratz to Barca and Henke, and 'mon the Hoops, Celtic now go straight into pot 2 for next years group stages :)

[Blackfox]

Yeh maybe our players should have been bumming each other when Balletti scored the 2nd goal........:indeed:

So becuase you lost your reverting to the homosexual jokes?

Fair score - Lehmann had to go, and tbh - I would have allowed the goal to stay. Eboue dived - thus Arsenal's goal shouldn't have happened. The ref was alright in my opnion - very little to contest about.

Arsenal lost fair and square.

[harribo]

This vid is football related so I thought I'd post it here as well as the funny stuff thread http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cv8OfDbPcUM

[Flaight]

I agree that 10 men arsenal did surprisingly well against 11 men barcelona. They are both top class teams and 1 man would make all the difference (which it did in the end), but considering that handicap arsenal still played put up an even fight generally.

Going down to 10 men in itself is nothing glorious or credit to arsenal, however. It was a foul play by Lehmann and as a team arsenal are responsible for it.

About that video 10 german bombers, hilarious!! now that catchy tune is going around in my head I won't be able to sleep tonight :hmm:

[Ramar]

the thing is, even if the goal was allowed and left lehmann on, arsenal still would of lost.

Who is to say how the match would pan out had he not been sent off.

I think certain Arsenal players didn't rise to the ocassion, the ref got decisions for both teams wrong. We were never going to win by sitting back for 60 odd minutes.

[Babooo]

the thing is, even if the goal was allowed and left lehmann on, arsenal still would of lost.

How would you know that????

:heh:

[Charlie]

Ronaldinho was relatively quiet last night, he didn't really do anything that good, a couple of mis-queues, apart from the pass that set up Larsson to set up the goal... Henry was immense.

[Fierce_LiNk]

Going down to 10 men in itself is nothing glorious or credit to arsenal, however. It was a foul play by Lehmann and as a team arsenal are responsible for it.

I agree. Lehmann only has himself to blame for that.

I watched the match, and compared to last year's final this wasn't a great game.

As Ramar said, Arsenal were never going to win by sitting back for the rest of the game, which is what i think they intended to do. Maybe if Arsenal had broken the deadlock later in the game, then they might've had a better chance of winning? We can only guess.

[Stocka]

Well I just got back and am knackered, should go to sleep soon I guess.

About all the 'who deserved to win' crap it doesn't matter who DESERVED it, its about who WON it, and Barcelona did. I agree that the ref was shocking and there was luck involved but at the end of the day its a cup final and all that matters is whether you win it or not.

Of course I'm a bit gutted, but the thing is it was already a fantastic achievement to of got there and just being there was something very special, despite the result. (Obviously if we'd won I would of gone crazy, but because we didn't doesn't mean I didn't enjoy it) Afterall Arsenal weren't expected to win.

Great goal sol :yay: I won't forget how great it was celebrating that goal.

The atmosphere, stadium etc. was awesome, got some pics from where I was sitting:
http://img75.imageshack.us/img75/4766/185060132no.jpg
http://img107.imageshack.us/img107/7598/185060068kw.jpg

[BlueStar]

Considering how Arsenal won the free kick they scored from, it's a bit cheeky to complain about the ref - even though he was pretty poor.

[Ramar]

Considering how Arsenal won the free kick they scored from, it's a bit cheeky to complain about the ref - even though he was pretty poor.

Surely Arsenal winning that freekick shows how poor the ref was.

[BlueStar]

Surely Arsenal winning that freekick shows how poor the ref was.

It shows he was poor to both teams rather than biased again Arsenal.

[Ramar]

It shows he was poor to both teams rather than biased again Arsenal.

Exactly what I'm getting at. The ref ruined the match for both teams.

[Charlie]

Well I just got back and am knackered, should go to sleep soon I guess.

About all the 'who deserved to win' crap it doesn't matter who DESERVED it, its about who WON it, and Barcelona did. I agree that the ref was shocking and there was luck involved but at the end of the day its a cup final and all that matters is whether you win it or not.

Of course I'm a bit gutted, but the thing is it was already a fantastic achievement to of got there and just being there was something very special, despite the result. (Obviously if we'd won I would of gone crazy, but because we didn't doesn't mean I didn't enjoy it) Afterall Arsenal weren't expected to win.

Great goal sol :yay: I won't forget how great it was celebrating that goal.

The atmosphere, stadium etc. was awesome, got some pics from where I was sitting:
http://img75.imageshack.us/img75/4766/185060132no.jpg
http://img107.imageshack.us/img107/7598/185060068kw.jpg

That second picture is amazing, they showed it on TV last night and I was remember thinking how good it was and how long it wouldn't taken for them to put the cards out on all 25000 Barca seats.

[Roostophe]

All I can say is bad luck to Arsenal. It must've been hard to play with only 10 men. And Andy Gray had said on Sky Sports that "the referee has spoilt the spectacle final by sending off Lehmann." And the way Arsenal played until the Barcelona goal, they were just hanging on, getting more and more knackered. Fair play to them. And the ref made a big clanger booking Henry when he actually got kicked by the Barcelona player.

Stocka, I hope you had a really good time in Paris. That stadium looked amazing and must've had a fantastic atmosphere. It's just a pity that Arsenal lost, now I hope Henry decides not to rub salt into Arsenal's wounds by deciding to leave.


I hate Barcelona, I've never liked them, that's why I supported Arsenal. Frank Rijkaard is a complete Master Bates!

[Sexual Chocolate]

http://i4.tinypic.com/102ku8i.jpg

[Ice9]

1. Who cares if Eboue dived, its not like Barca didnt get any free kicks from diving in dangerous positions, just becuase we finished ours..

2. Almost any other refree would of given the goal and left Lehmann on.

3. The referee was a bit odd, im not saying it would of made a difference, but you think there would of been 3 minutes stoppage time had it still been 1-0? no chance. Odd decisions like that. And Henrys yellow card? What the hell?

4. Considering how we played with 10 men, still making more chances on goal than them, imagine how we would of played with all 11.

[Haver]

Coming from a completely unbiased position, the referee was pretty erratic.

[Babooo]

No footy till June 9th.....:shakehead

Can't wait for world cup....I remember seeing an ad on sky spors news for an England B match against Belarus....dunno when that is on...should be seeing Theo Walcott play for the first time hopefully.

[Stocka]

It must've been hard to play with only 10 men. And Andy Gray had said on Sky Sports that "the referee has spoilt the spectacle final by sending off Lehmann."
Absolutely, before the sending off it was turning into a fast paced excellent game, with both teams playing well and Arsenal at great pace looking really promising. The sending off definately ruined the game.

[BlueStar]

If Lehmann didn't want to get sent off, he shouldn't have fouled the last man.

[Babooo]

Talk about stating the obvious.

[Stocka]

It was a sending off probably, but it wasn't intent, you can see by replays Lehmann was going to claim the ball but Eto's quick feet and movement meant he caught his ankles instead. I don't believe it was intended.

[Sexual Chocolate]

ha, the replays clearly show Lehman held onto his ankle. Intent or not, he was last man and had to be sent off.

[Flaight]

About all the 'who deserved to win' crap it doesn't matter who DESERVED it, its about who WON it, and Barcelona did. I agree that the ref was shocking and there was luck involved but at the end of the day its a cup final and all that matters is whether you win it or not.
Great attitude there Stocka. Often it takes balls to stick to sportsmanship in bizarre games like this, but you pass that test of honour with flying colours. Respect! :bowdown:

[Noodleman]

In happier news for the Gunners looks like henrys staying

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/a/arsenal/4996270.stm

[Babooo]

Yep, just heard the news!!! Great news for us gooner fans.

WOOO:bouncy:

[Roostophe]

I never thought that Henry would ever leave Arsenal, he loves the club too much and he loves the fans. And he had always planned to be the first Arsenal skipper to play at Ashburton Grove. Let alone the Champions League final.

[harribo]

In other news Wednesday have managed to capture Madjid Bougherra after signing Wade Small from MK Dons earlier this week. http://www.swfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/News/News/0,,10304~831211,00.html
and here is a video showing how good he is http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=5757144835503109894&q=bougherra

[Stocka]

SO HAPPY :grin:

[Ramar]

I think I'd rather keep Henry for another four years, than win the champions league and he went else where. I'm chuffed to say the least.

[Babooo]

http://i4.tinypic.com/102ku8i.jpg



Check this mofo:

http://blogfc.com/images/henrycard.jpg

[Noodleman]

I didnt realise Arsenal had signed Ronaldiho :heh:

[Babooo]

I didnt realise Arsenal had signed Ronaldiho :heh:

Yeh I know they haven't signed Ronaldiho..:wink:

[Ramar]

THE 'ORNS ARE GOING UP!!
THE 'ORNS ARE GOING UP!!
AND NOW YOU GOTTA BELIEVE US!
AND NOW YOU GOTTA BELIEVE US!
THE 'ORNS ARE GOING UP!!

http://img460.imageshack.us/img460/5429/41670008booth8qi.jpg

At least one of my teams done well this week.

[Stocka]

Congrats Watford :smile:
Nice to see them back in the Premiership, they've been awesome this season.

[harribo]

THE 'ORNS ARE GOING UP!!
THE 'ORNS ARE GOING UP!!
AND NOW YOU GOTTA BELIEVE US!
AND NOW YOU GOTTA BELIEVE US!
THE 'ORNS ARE GOING UP!!

http://img460.imageshack.us/img460/5429/41670008booth8qi.jpg

At least one of my teams done well this week.

Even more importantly Leeds aren't going up

[Noodleman]

I cant read Turkish but aparantly this confirms Sol campbell has signed for Fenerbahce.

Linky Schminky (http://www.fenerbahce.com/haberler/18164.php)

[Stocka]

I cant read Turkish but aparantly this confirms Sol campbell has signed for Fenerbahce.

Linky Schminky (http://www.fenerbahce.com/haberler/18164.php)
Surely bullshit, why the hell would Sol go there?!

[Noodleman]

Surely bullshit, why the hell would Sol go there?!

well it is on the Fenerbahce official site....

[Babooo]

I really don't see Sol going to Turkey...why the hell would he wanna go there??

Congrats to Watford btw.

[Sexual Chocolate]

Check this mofo:

http://blogfc.com/images/henrycard.jpg

So I believe you just called me a ****, cheers.

Well done to Watford they have been underdogs all season and its good to see them back in the premiership.

[Fierce_LiNk]

Anyone else seen this?

http://home.skysports.com/broadband.asp?showclip=yes

[harribo]

"To defend against me on a yellow card is a different game" modest isn't he.
Although I must say I agree with what he said.

[Babooo]

So I believe you just called me a ****, cheers.



Well not specifically....:grin: :wink: :laughing:

[Ramar]

Well done to Watford they have been underdogs all season and its good to see them back in the premiership.

Great achievement considering every pundit said they'd be third from bottom and go down.

Maybe they'll get another three points from your boys Sexual Chocolate, I still remember a Tommy Mooney goal at Anfield.

[Sexual Chocolate]

Anyone else seen this?

http://home.skysports.com/broadband.asp?showclip=yes

Lets be 'avin you. Smart one Deliah.

Unfortunately for Watford, Ramar. We have got rid of Houllier now, so we dont lose against the lesser opposition as it were, but good luck to Watford I hope they put up a good fight and stay up.

Noooooooo, Tomas Rosicky. czech wonder kid is having a medical at Arsenal. bollocks, the kids quality, and will fit well into the arsenal squad. Gah.

[Babooo]

YEAAAAA!!! GET IN!!!

Tomas Rosicky goin to Arsenal!!!

WOOOOO!!!!!!

A couple more new faces and I think the club is going in the right direction. :bouncy:

[BlueStar]

http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/641/warning00018nn.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[Roostophe]

^ We've got one of them flags. My dad isn't the sharpest knife in the draw, you see. :wink:

[Ramar]

Those flags annoy me. But I do sometimes participate in having a flag hang out the window during a match. I'm not one of those burks who leave it for a whole summer.

[Babooo]

Bye bye Pires:

http://www.arsenal.com/article.asp?thisNav=news&article=389834&cpid=703&title=Robert+Pires+-+his+Arsenal+career+in+pictures

[Roostophe]

One person I feel sorry for:

Robert Green

[Ramar]

Gutted for Greeno. Pisses off Norwich fans like my old man too because he is out for 6 months.

[Stocka]

Yeah people here in Norwich are moaning about it.

Can I remind people that there's a World Cup thread stickied at the top of this board so please use it to get hyped; afterall there's just 12 days!:smile:

[Fields]

I think we should have a World Cup board like we did last time, I don't want to stick to one thread.

[harribo]

Well at least England now get a better keeper in Carson as 3rd choice and Barnsley got promoted yesterday Yippee.

[Stocka]

I think we should have a World Cup board like we did last time, I don't want to stick to one thread.
Don't worry it'll probably happen soon.

[Ramar]

Well at least England now get a better keeper in Carson as 3rd choice and Barnsley got promoted yesterday Yippee.

You are joking. Carson is nothing compared to Green. Its true you always remember the worst in people. He was amazing two seasons ago when Norwich won the old Division 1, he wasn't bad in the Premier League. This season he hasn't been so sharp, nor would you if you had that terrible defence in front of you.

[thesupersmashbrother]

I'm a dedicated oxford united supporter. During my life i've seen oxford relegated 4 times and they are now in the conference, when only 20 years ago they won the league cup and were going to go into europe (until english clubs were banned from europe thanks to LIVERPOOL).

I just thought i would express my sorrow, but i will of course go and watch them next season when they storm the conference. Oxford TID

[/ nando /]

..new Liverpool Home and Away kits (I think) if anyones interested..

http://i7.ebayimg.com/01/i/07/3b/13/df_1_b.JPG

http://i8.ebayimg.com/02/i/07/40/ce/97_1_b.JPG

***There is every chance these are fake.. I have noticed many different designs on the internet (especially a really cool white and green European Away kit which would be brilliant if real)***

[harribo]

if were posting new kits heres wednesdays sexy new away kit
http://img113.imageshack.us/img113/4269/dsc003537ee2yb.jpg

[Stocka]

New Arsenal kit should be interesting, thank god its now red and white again :smile: And woo July 22nd = Dennis Bergkamps testimonial, 1st game at the Emirates Stadium. Going to be a great day.

[BlueStar]

http://img76.imageshack.us/img76/8633/mainhomeshirt0607main050320060.jpg

Hahaha, Boa Morte looks like he's thinking exactly the same as me about the new Fulham strip.

[Sexual Chocolate]

Sweet fulham shirt. Got holes in the sleeves on the long sleeve version. That Am Woo. Like the home liverpool adidas shirt, not so sure about the away one though.

[Fields]

only 20 years ago they won the league cup and were going to go into europe (until english clubs were banned from europe thanks to LIVERPOOL).

Please get your facts right before you make posts like that :mad: Do you actually know what happened at Heysel?

Oh and those Liverpool shirts are fakes, they've been doing the rounds for months.

[Babooo]

Away Liverpool shirt looks awful. But they look fake as well so...you know....

Glad to see that Arsenal are gonna be going back to the traditional red and white strip....can't wait to see what it looks like, will definately be getting one for next season...maybe Rosicky on the back, number 10????

[Sexual Chocolate]

Im still pissed you guys got Rosicky, and he signed for you guys about 2 weeks ago!!!!!

[BlueStar]

Please get your facts right before you make posts like that :mad: Do you actually know what happened at Heysel?


Don't know if anyone can be sure of exact details unless they were there really.

http://football.guardian.co.uk/championsleague200405/story/0,,1450632,00.html

Attitudes to Heysel remain equivocal on Merseyside, in part because the events were never subject to detailed scrutiny. There has never been an extensive inquiry, perhaps conveniently given the chaos and inadequacy of the police response on that night. Debate over the details continues. Many accounts, including the club's version on its website, cite missile throwing by Italian fans as the spark for violence, a claim contested by other eye-witnesses, but the broad facts are uncontested.

Uefa selected a dilapidated venue for the 1985 final and allocated block Z at the predominantly Liverpool end to "neutral" fans. These tickets were sold to Italian immigrants and Belgians, who were separated from their rivals by a chicken-wire fence and a line of reluctant, inexperienced police. Liverpool fans breached the fence and charged. Juventus supporters retreated until they were forced against a retaining wall that collapsed, killing 38 Italians and a Belgian. There followed the most shocking scenes witnessed even in the dark days of the 80s, as Liverpool fans rampaged, Juve's supporters who had breached their end retaliated, and the overwhelmed police struggled to regain order.

[Fields]

Even so, BlueStar, to simply call Liverpool supporters 'murdering scum' etc. is out of order. While we may never no exactly what happened, it is certain that UEFA, the Belgian authorities, the police, and the Juventus supporters all had a part to play in the chaos. Sorry but attitudes like that just annoy me :mad:

And the decision to ban English clubs from Europe? That's a rant for another day.

[BlueStar]

I comepletely agree, football fans aren't one homogenous group and you can't expect people to be held accountable for the actions of people who happen to support the same team. But I don't think anyone's saying liverpool fans are murdering scum in this thread. There were definitely other factors, unsafe stadium, inept policing, debatably provocation. So it's possibly over simplistic to just say that the ban was because of liverpool fans. But if it wasn't for an element within their support, it wouldn't have happened. Saying that, it could have been any group of any team's fans, including a minority of idiots, in that situation.

[Babooo]

Rooney scan date put forward:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/world_cup_2006/teams/england/5026922.stm

Good news or what????:hmm:

[Sexual Chocolate]

When ever we take injured players to the World Cup, they do shit. Bryan Robson, Italia 90. Beckham 2002 and Rooney will be the same 2006

HARRY KEWELL has had a haircut, I repeat he's had his haircut. about time Harry.

http://network.news.com.au/image/0,10114,5160740,00.jpg

[the_villa]

Not long before the football starts again

[Eddage]

You do realise that there's a different thread for the new football season don't you? I dread to think how far back you went to bring this one back.

Edit:here ya go (http://www.revo-europe.com/forum/showthread.php?t=7340)