Football Bitching: The 'soccer' thread

[MisterBishi]

Originally posted by Bostonmess
He was worth it because of the shirt sales though. I must admit he's a greedy git but it's probably all down to Victoria?

That's a common misconception, shirt sales only make up 7% of the total merchandising revenue, and not all of them have Beckham's name on by a long way.

Another misconception is that millions of people in the middle east buy United shirts, the vast majority of that 7% comes from the UK & Ireland, where people are going to continue to buy United shirts, Beckham or not.

At the end of the day, we paid nothing for him (ok, we did in wages, etc), and we're selling him for £25m, next year we'd only get £10m, even if the market stayed the same, and the year after, he'd be able to walk for free.

I'm behind Fergie all the way, just as I was when he got rid of the last 'Big Time Charlie', Paul Ince and the Russian mercenary, Andrei Kanchelskis.

[Chrissy]

Originally posted by MisterBishi
David Beckham has shocked the footballing world by claiming that he would rather retire from football altogether than leave Manchester United.

The England skipper also conceded he is "devastated" that the Old Trafford club wants to sell him and the midfielder is keen to prove his loyalty to the club.

United admitted they have accepted a conditional bid of £30m for Beckham from Barcelona, with fellow Spanish giants Real Madrid also showing an interest in the 28-year-old.

However, Beckham revealed that he does not want to play for any other club but United and insists he would even play for free to prove how much he wants to stay at Old Trafford.

"I'd rather jack it in than leave United," Beckham said. "They're the only team I've ever wanted to play for. I'm absolutely gutted over what's happened."

Speaking to the News of the World, Beckham added: "I'll prove to Alex Ferguson my loyalty for the club by playing for free if I have to.

"United have always been my first club and I've had so many years with some of the world's quality players at Old Trafford.

"I don't want to go anywhere and the club confirming talks with Barcelona has left me speechless.

"If the club don't want me that's something beyond my control but my heart is at Old Trafford and I can't believe the way things have snowballed while I've been away."

Football365.com (http://www.football365.com/All_News/Breaking_News/story_70788.shtml)

Hmmm this is a bit of a U-Turn then!


Beckham thrilled with Real deal

David Beckham has described his move from Man Utd to Real Madrid as a "unique and amazing opportunity".

Beckham will sign a four-year contract with the Spanish club in July after they agreed a £25m fee with the Premiership champions.

"I recognise that this is an amazing opportunity for me at this stage in my career and a unique and exciting experience for my family," he explained.

More here:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/2999086.stm

[Bostonmess]

I was on about shirt sales in Japan, is there anyone over there that doesn't own a MANU/Beckham shirt :) ?

One percent is probably a lot compared to his wage?

[Chrissy]

Originally posted by Bostonmess
I was on about shirt sales in Japan, is there anyone over there that doesn't own a MANU/Beckham shirt :) ?

One percent is probably a lot compared to his wage?

weren't the Japanese buying the England Beckham shirts?

Does he still get a percentage of that?

[Bostonmess]

I should imagine he does.

Incidentally I saw them in the newspaper the other day. I always get the impression Posh is like "Oh no, not the press, why can't the do anything for a story bastards leave us alone." Read that in a Neil from the Young Ones voice if you want.

Anyway I noticed the Young un's (Brooklyn's?) shirt and thought:"Is that a footy team?" But upon reading the article I was informed it was part of Posh's clothing line, or what she's got some stake in, that she's promoting.

Needless to say I found it amusing :)

*Nudges Chrissy* Hey wake up!

[Chrissy]

Well, Louise Adams (Victoria's sister) owns her own clothes shop, so it wouldn't suprise me if Victoria has a stake it.

I mean, lets face it, she can't sing and her only other possible avenue for work would be party organisation!

Boston...why on earth d'you think that I would fall asleep while you were talking about clothes! tsk I may be a chick that likes football, but I also like nail varnish, lipstick and I have a shoe collection to rival Imelda Marcos!:)

[MisterBishi]

Arsenal v Everton
Birmingham v Tottenham
Blackburn v Wolves
Charlton v Manchester City
Fulham v Middlesbrough
Leeds v Newcastle
Leicester v Southampton
Liverpool v Chelsea
Manchester United v Bolton
Portsmouth v Aston Villa

[berserk]

Arsenal v Everton - W
Birmingham v Tottenham - D
Blackburn v Wolves - W
Charlton v Manchester City - L
Fulham v Middlesbrough - D
Leeds v Newcastle - L
Leicester v Southampton - L
Liverpool v Chelsea - D
Manchester United v Bolton - W
Portsmouth v Aston Villa - W

W=home win, L=away win

[Bostonmess]

I've been hearing that because Beckham can't have Rauls' number seven shirt, he'll be given a new number of seventy seven. If so, do you think bingo callers will use it ?

David Beckham - Seventy seven.

[MisterBishi]

Originally posted by Bostonmess
I've been hearing that because Beckham can't have Rauls' number seven shirt, he'll be given a new number of seventy seven. If so, do you think bingo callers will use it ?

David Beckham - Seventy seven.

Will Aston Martin create the DB77?

[MisterBishi]

QUEIROZ TAKES OVER AT REAL

Wednesday June 25 2003

Manchester United's assistant boss Carlos Queiroz has been confirmed as the new manager of Real Madrid after he was released by his Old Trafford employers on Wednesday afternoon.

Queiroz was highlighted as the Spanish champions' number one target on Tuesday by Real president Florentino Perez, and when Sir Alex Ferguson told the Daily Mail: "This is a wonderful opportunity for him, too big a chance to turn down," the deal was as good as done.

Speculation had been growing throughout the day that Queiroz had been holding talks in the Spanish capital and the news of his appointment was confirmed on Real's official website.

But just minutes before Queiroz was confirmed in the Madrid post a statement from Manchester United confirmed his destination.

It read: "Manchester United have agreed to release Carlos from his contract so that he can join Real Madrid.

"We thank Carlos for his contribution to Manchester United's success last season and wish him well in his new job.

"A replacement for Carlos will be sought in due course."

Football 365 (http://www.football365.com/All_News/Breaking_News/story_71860.shtml)

Hmm... the expiry of his 2 year contract with Real Madrid coincides with that of Alex Ferguson, maybe United are looking at the long game and Sven is safe after all.

[MisterBishi]

Thursday June 26 2003

Cameroon footballer Marc-Vivien Foe has died after collapsing while playing for his country against Columbia in the Confederations Cup.

The midfielder, who played 38 times for Manchester City last season, was rushed to hospital following his collapse, but died a few hours later.

The 28-year-old was initially thought to have swallowed his tongue, but hospital personnel have yet to release details of the tragedy.

"This is a very sad day for football for Fifa and for the player's family, this is all we can say at the moment," said a FIFA spokesman.

"Given this situation neither coach Winfried Schaefer of Cameroon or Colombia's Francisco Maturana will be speaking to the media."

The death of the popular former West Ham and Lens player is sure to send a shock-wave through world football.

Football 365 (http://www.football365.com/All_News/Premiership_News/story_72010.shtml)

[Bostonmess]

SOCCER wonderkid Wayne Rooney was just hours away from pulling on his England shirt when he learned the horrific truth: He was being threatened by thugs capable of murder.

The nightmare was revealed to Wayne and his parents by the 17-year-old star's millionaire agent Paul Stretford.

Stretford, 44, told them the threats came from extortion gangs who want a slice of the fortune that had been pouring in since Rooney became famous.

Stretford said he had been menaced personally, and he believed the thugs making the threats were capable of killing him. The millionaire said he was going to front it out — but was concerned that the Rooney family would be exposed to danger.

http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/story_pages/news/news1.shtml

[MisterBishi]

Manchester United PLC issued the following statement to the London Stock Exchange at 07:00 BST on Wednesday 6 August...

Manchester United PLC has accepted, subject to contract and player medical, an offer from Chelsea Football Club for the sale of the registration of Juan Sebastian Veron for a total consideration of £15 million (of which £2.5 million is conditional on the performance of the Chelsea team over the next 4 seasons).

As a result of this transaction, Manchester United will recognise, in the financial year ended 31 July 2003, a pre-tax player trading loss on the sale (after deduction of the unamortised cost of acquiring the player's registration and ancillary costs of the transaction) of £5 million. However, Manchester United will recognise the additional £2.5 million as trading profits in the subsequent years if the conditions are fulfilled.


Source: www.manutd.com (http://www.manutd.com/news/fullstory.sps?inewsid=40699)

[MisterBishi]

Where have you all gone? Huh?

Also, does anybody play Championship Manager 4?

Internet play is apparently pretty groovy :cool:

[Chrissy]

I am still here, it's just that you haven't posted anything worth laughing at recently!

Mind you, it's the Charity Shield today, so I may be back later to ridicule you!

[Bostonmess]

Quick Chrissy, edit that post ;)

[Chrissy]

Originally posted by Bostonmess
Quick Chrissy, edit that post ;)

Pfft! why bother! I will have plenty to ridicule Bishi about as Man U now go on to crash and burn throughout the season.

Isn't it true that historically, winners of the Charity Shield don't win much of anything else in the following season?

Oh wait...didn't Liverpool break that tradition in the 80's?!?

[Bostonmess]

ManU always have the advantage of the extra man. Best shut me mouth, we've just been beat two nil by Shelbourne :D

[Chrissy]

Well, well, well, here we are at the beginning of another season!

Predictions plz!

[MisterBishi]

Man Utd for the title, Arsenal, Leeds and Liverpool for relegation. :D

[Bostonmess]

7,18,19,21,29,33, and the bonus ball 41 :)

Nah, I don't know, same as last year ish. Hopefully Leeds will manage a mid table position. I don't think Chelsea will do that well as I think it might take them time to gel. Saying that though those super teams they put together with Zidane in for the charity matches always seem to do well.

I think Liverpool will beat Chelsea tommorow. Easily.

[Bostonmess]

Originally posted by MisterBishi
Man Utd for the title, Arsenal, Leeds and Liverpool for relegation. :D

Title of biggest cheating ref bribing bastards in football? :D

[Chrissy]

Originally posted by Bostonmess
7,18,19,21,29,33, and the bonus ball 41 :)

I am using these number tonight, and if I win, I will buy you a kebab!



I think Liverpool will beat Chelsea tommorow. Easily.

I think I agree;)

Edited because I fucked up the quote!

[Bostonmess]

Originally posted by Chrissy
I am using these number tonight, and if I win, I will buy you a kebab!


It best be a large one :)

[Chrissy]

The mouth-watering clash of the opening weekend of the Premiership sees big-spending Chelsea take on Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday.

Chelsea have spent nearly £75m in the close season on seven new players, and coach Claudio Ranieri knows his side will be expected to win some silverware this year.

Link Me (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/3153157.stm)

Pfft, they are still never gonna win today! Damn Russian Mafia![

[Bostonmess]

It'll be funny if "Red Rom" pays to get Owen and Kewell/whoever bumped off :)

:swear: I can't believe I'm paing eight quid to watch Leeds get pissed on :grr:

[Chrissy]

Originally posted by Bostonmess
It'll be funny if "Red Rom" pays to get Owen and Kewell/whoever bumped off :)

The Russians may have the mafia, in Liverpool, they have the Yardies!:fu:

[Chrissy]

Well, well, well, could I have been more wrong?

I had such high hopes for that match, and I am left feeling decidedly disappointed.

Liverpool started out looking pretty classy, there was some nice passing, but on a number of occasions Owen was left all on his own with no support up the front.

The result should have been 2-0 to Chelsea, although the pentalty was deserved when El-Hadji Diouf was brought down in the box, Owen fucked it up big style. Even if Cudicini hadn't moved off his line, there wasn't an ice cubes chance in hell that the ball was going even near the net, let alone in it!

It was nice to see Finnan and Kewell playing. Kewell was looking pretty good, especially at about 25 minutes into the first half when he had a really good shot at the goal. Had Cudicini not been such a fantastic keeper, that would have gone in. I also think he might have been suffering a bit of stage fright!

In other (ie: girly!) news, I have decided that this season, I will mostly be perving on Milan Baros, as Micheal Owen looks bloody awful with his new haircut!


Edited because I was so cross, my spelling went to pot!

[DodgyAmnesiac]

:grr: i wish i could see that game (boo US. cable!) :swear:

[Chrissy]

Originally posted by DodgyAmnesiac
:grr: i wish i could see that game (boo US. cable!) :swear:

You didn't miss much :(

[SOC]

Even though I'm now living in the UK, and really should take an interest in football, I've kept out of this thread so far ... and I think it's gonna stay that way!!!:D

[Chrissy]

Originally posted by SOC
Even though I'm now living in the UK, and really should take an interest in football, I've kept out of this thread so far ... and I think it's gonna stay that way!!!:D

Chicken!;) :p

[SOC]

Oh yes - it's *waayyyy* too late for me to be learning all about this stuff now... think I'll stick to supporting the Sydney Swans in the AFL!!!:p

[King_Crud]

Originally posted by SOC
Oh yes - it's *waayyyy* too late for me to be learning all about this stuff now... think I'll stick to supporting the Sydney Swans in the AFL!!!:p

I'm mad about the swans but i'm equally or more so mad about football (soccer). You can follow both, it's not that hard. Just don't make my mistake and start following Tottenham :(

[Chrissy]

Originally posted by King_Crud
I'm mad about the swans but i'm equally or more so mad about football (soccer). You can follow both, it's not that hard. Just don't make my mistake and start following Tottenham :(

Oh you poor misguided thing!

Click here (http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/) and find your way to true enlightenment and real joy:cool:

[MisterBishi]

OMFG DON'T CLICK IT !!!

[utopian]

www.itsatrap.com

[berserk]

Originally posted by berserk
Arsenal v Everton - W
Birmingham v Tottenham - D
Blackburn v Wolves - W
Charlton v Manchester City - L
Fulham v Middlesbrough - D
Leeds v Newcastle - L
Leicester v Southampton - L
Liverpool v Chelsea - D
Manchester United v Bolton - W
Portsmouth v Aston Villa - W

W=home win, L=away win

50% right, which makes it better than random odds?

This weekend's matches are
Newcastle v Man Utd
Bolton v Blackburn
Chelsea v Leicester
Everton v Fulham
Man City v Portsmouth
Southampton v Birmingham
Tottenham v Leeds
Wolverhampton v Charlton
Aston Villa v Liverpool
Middlesbrough v Arsenal

[utopian]

This weekend's matches are
Newcastle v Man Utd
Bolton v Blackburn
Chelsea v Leicester
Everton v Fulham
Man City v Portsmouth
Southampton v Birmingham
Tottenham v Leeds
Wolverhampton v Charlton
Aston Villa v Liverpool
Middlesbrough v Arsenal

[berserk]

Originally posted by MisterBishi
Where have you all gone? Huh?

Also, does anybody play Championship Manager 4?

Internet play is apparently pretty groovy :cool:

Playing CM01/02. I'm boycotting all newer versions of CM until they stop making new bloatware versions with pointless features that just slow down the game. I remember the original version of CM yielded months of fun & sleepness nights from an installer that fitted onto a single diskette.

btw, I'm sure CM01/02 has some sort of multiplayer feature also.

:cool:

[MisterBishi]

While I'm pleased with yesterdays 2-1 win over Newcastle, I can't help being angry with referee Uriah Rennie being the most influential geordie on the park for 45 minutes.

Andy O'Brien should've walked on 22 minutes for his professional foul on Ryan Giggs, Rennie even put the whistle to his mouth and decided not to blow, presumably because he knew that to give a free kick would mean O'Brien had to go, and the ongoing 'informal discussions' between Newcastle and the FA over their poor results in games that Rennie's refereed also fresh in his mind.

Alex Ferguson was not too happy about this, so Rennie sent him off instead, nice one fella.

In the end United found justice via the obligatory RVN strike and the magnificent Paul Scholes diverting a Roy Keane cross goalward with his pie-ceps.

To be honest, Scholes should have had a hat-trick, but it wasn't to be, and with Uriah Rennie having a quiet second-half, Newcastle didn't worry United until a last minute chance from Chopra, which Rio Ferdinand dealt with superbly.

[Bostonmess]

I don't know what went off 'Bishi, the ref obviously must be after a pay rise :D

[MisterBishi]

Hey, fucking hell, I just remembered through my hazy hangover that I got the missus to understand the offside rule last night. :cool:

[kré]

Originally posted by MisterBishi
Hey, fucking hell, I just remembered through my hazy hangover that I got the missus to understand the offside rule last night. :cool:

you sir, are the fucking man http://www.crayonline.com/smilies/bowdown.gif

[Bostonmess]

Originally posted by MisterBishi
Hey, fucking hell, I just remembered through my hazy hangover that I got the missus to understand the offside rule last night. :cool:

Naah. She just said she understood it so you'd stop explaining it to her. How is she on aggregate? :)

[MisterBishi]

No, she actually explained it back to me, even understanding that it's at the time the ball is played that's important.

I've explained aggregate a few times during CL games, not sure whether the away goals thing has sunk in, she's happy with it at the time and then asks again in the next game. :)

[Bostonmess]

Did you explain the bit about it being the last two defenders? Like if the keeper is, for some bizarre reason right up the pitch, ala Grobbelaar or Bartez, and a defender is on the goal line when the ball is played, they're still offside 'cos it's only one defender playing 'em on.

Jeez, now I've confused myself.

And what about the offside from a throw in rule? She get that too? I think even some of the actual players might not know that one :D

[Chrissy]

*Chrissy does the happy dance!


3-nil! 3-nil! 3-nil!

Woo-hoo! Finally, I was beginning to get worried!

And how funny was good old Carragher! I think he must have run twice the length of the pitch 4 times over for the celebrations

:D

[Bostonmess]

£5 (£3)
Million!!!
Robbing
Scouser
Bastards!!!!

[7sean2]

Yeeeeeeeeee Haaaaaaaaaa Chrissy we're on our way honey!!!!
I was getting a bit concerned myself...

[Chrissy]

Originally posted by Bostonmess
£5 (£3)
Million!!!
Robbing
Scouser
Bastards!!!!

Compliments will get you everywhere my darling!:D ;) :p

[Chrissy]

Originally posted by 7sean2
Yeeeeeeeeee Haaaaaaaaaa Chrissy we're on our way honey!!!!
I was getting a bit concerned myself...

I can't tell you how much relief I feel over that! I wasn't looking forward to watching that match at all, it would have been fucking awful losing at Goodison.

[7sean2]

Originally posted by Chrissy
Compliments will get you everywhere my darling!:D ;) :p

Typical fucking scouser's..you leave anything that's not tied down and they'll have the bastard!!!! Tell you what a fucking steal at £3million...Cheers Leeds!!!!!!!!! lmao

[7sean2]

Originally posted by Chrissy
I can't tell you how much relief I feel over that! I wasn't looking forward to watching that match at all, it would have been fucking awful losing at Goodison.

All we've got to do now is thump Man Utd!!!! I fucking wish....

[Chrissy]

s'ok, we don't have to worry about that until November, we've got a bit of a mixture of easy and tough games to get through before then, all good experience...

The one I am looking forward to is the Leeds match on 25th October, it should be interesting to see how Kewell performs against his old side;)

[7sean2]

Originally posted by Chrissy
s'ok, we don't have to worry about that until November, we've got a bit of a mixture of easy and tough games to get through before then, all good experience...

The one I am looking forward to is the Leeds match on 25th October, it should be interesting to see how Kewell performs against his old side;)

Yeah ask Bostonmess what he thinks!!!! Leeds are just someone to practice on untill we play with the big boys.......Up the reds!!! (again)

[Bostonmess]

Heh heh! Houllier's into the sixth year of his five year plan. :D

[7sean2]

Originally posted by Bostonmess
Heh heh! Houllier's into the sixth year of his five year plan. :D

Hey where the fark is peter reid then? lets face it they can only go up....LMFAO

[Chrissy]

Originally posted by Bostonmess
Heh heh! Houllier's into the sixth year of his five year plan. :D

It matters not how long it takes to get there, it's the winning that counts, oh yes!

Think 'The Hare and the Tortoise'... slow and steady:cool:

[Bostonmess]

Originally posted by 7sean2
Yeah ask Bostonmess what he thinks!!!! Leeds are just someone to practice on untill we play with the big boys.......Up the reds!!! (again)

Was it beginning of last season when Liverpool beat us 1 nil? And Kewell missed that sitter right at the end, the shit bastard. He played wank all season for Leeds until Liverpool told him they were interested and then he starts playing well, the tosser.

[Bostonmess]

Originally posted by 7sean2
Hey where the fark is peter reid then? lets face it they can only go up....LMFAO

Originally posted by Chrissy
It matters not how long it takes to get there, it's the winning that counts, oh yes!

Think 'The Hare and the Tortoise'... slow and steady:cool:

I've heard there's a Sheik interested in buying Leeds \/ Nah nah na nah nyaar :p

Soon we and Chelsea will own all the decent players :D :rubs hands:

[Chrissy]

Originally posted by Bostonmess
Was it beginning of last season when Liverpool beat us 1 nil? And Kewell missed that sitter right at the end, the shit bastard. He played wank all season for Leeds until Liverpool told him they were interested and then he starts playing well, the tosser.

Well, I don't know about that, he showed out pretty well for us yesterday, but in the previous two games he didn't come through at all.

Time will tell, but he still has to do more to impress me...

[7sean2]

Originally posted by Bostonmess
Was it beginning of last season when Liverpool beat us 1 nil? And Kewell missed that sitter right at the end, the shit bastard. He played wank all season for Leeds until Liverpool told him they were interested and then he starts playing well, the tosser.

Well,he knows "a good thing" when he see's it.I mean come Leeds where fucking nowhere,i'd lose heart too Bostonmess!!!!
Only thing is he's an aussie,we've all got crosses to bare.LOL

[Chrissy]

Originally posted by Bostonmess
I've heard there's a Sheik interested in buying Leeds \/ Nah nah na nah nyaar :p

Soon we and Chelsea will own all the decent players :D :rubs hands:

Sheik...my arse!

Hehe...I made a joke!

[7sean2]

Originally posted by Chrissy
Sheik...my arse!

Hehe...I made a joke!

ROFLMFAO Chrissy.....

[Bostonmess]

Originally posted by 7sean2
Well,he knows "a good thing" when he see's it.I mean come Leeds where fucking nowhere,i'd lose heart too Bostonmess!!!!
Only thing is he's an aussie,we've all got crosses to bare.LOL

What you on about fucking nowhere (http://www.sportinglife.com/football/live/tables/premiership.html). We're only two goals behind Scum 2 (:D) and that's with the shite we've got.

[7sean2]

Originally posted by Bostonmess
What you on about fucking nowhere (http://www.sportinglife.com/football/live/tables/premiership.html). We're only two goals behind Scum 2 (:D) and that's with the shite we've got.

LOL at least you admit you're SHITE!!!!!!!!!!!

[Bostonmess]

When you've followed 'em for so long, you don't ever expect much.

Made me laugh about Kewell, lived in fucking Australia and supported Liverpool. Heh heh heh :)

[Bostonmess]

Originally posted by 7sean2
do i detect a bit of "bitterness" there Bostonmess? lol

Bitterness me? Nahh. I just hope he breaks his and Owen's leg going for the same ball, the traitorous bastard. Dodgy scamming twat. See? Told you I wasn't bitter.

[Chrissy]

Originally posted by Bostonmess
Bitterness me? Nahh. I just hope he breaks his and Owen's leg going for the same ball, the traitorous bastard. Dodgy scamming twat. See? Told you I wasn't bitter.

You know the answer mate...c'mon, we'd welcome you with open arms if you decided to see the light ;)

You know it makes sense!

[Bostonmess]

C'mon Arsenal
C'mon Arsenal
C'mon Arsenal
C'mon Arsenal
C'mon Arsenal
C'mon Arsenal

[Chrissy]

Not quite what I meant, but I can live with it!;) At least you picked the right colour!

[Bostonmess]

And there's some good looking blokes in their team too ;)

[Chrissy]

Originally posted by Bostonmess
And there's some good looking blokes in their team too ;)

I am not that shallow, personally, I would never judge a team or player based only on their looks, no really...I wouldn't! But hey, whatever floats your boat ;) :D

[Bostonmess]

Originally posted by Chrissy
whatever floats your boat ;) :D

Owt but Scousers (http://www.corporatewatch.org.uk/magazine/issue10/cw10f7.html) :)

[Chrissy]

Originally posted by Bostonmess
Owt but Scousers (http://www.corporatewatch.org.uk/magazine/issue10/cw10f7.html) :)

Oooooo...fighting talk eh?

I am soon to become an honorary scouser i'll have you know, and will be quite happy to send some of 'the family' round to meet you. ;)

[Bostonmess]

*saves up for extra hub caps*

[Bostonmess]

Anyway I wouldn't expect them to leave the goldmine that is the pavement tripping capital of britain (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/money/main.jhtml?xml=/money/2003/07/30/cmlaw30.xml) :)

[7sean2]

Originally posted by Chrissy
Oooooo...fighting talk eh?

I am soon to become an honorary scouser i'll have you know, and will be quite happy to send some of 'the family' round to meet you. ;)

Hey! calm down calm down!!! lmfao Chrissy

[Chrissy]

Hmm, I think I should just clarify, I am not a scouser, I am a posh Hertfordshire lass, but my fiance is a scouser, and he's 6ft 4" and built like a brick shithouse, so i'd watch it if I were you...;) :p

[7sean2]

Originally posted by Chrissy
Hmm, I think I should just clarify, I am not a scouser, I am a posh Hertfordshire lass, but my fiance is a scouser, and he's 6ft 4" and built like a brick shithouse, so i'd watch it if I were you...;) :p

Morning to ya chrissy!!!!!!!!! Hey i thought you said you were Welsh you bloody "turncoat" lol...Em! "shithouse of brick variety" nice!!! I think we've won the Leeds Liverpool war hands down Chrissy,Bostonmess is stocking up on "hub caps" too LMFAO.I heard Man city beat Aresnal yesterday too,can you confirm?

[Bostonmess]

Originally posted by Chrissy
Hmm, I think I should just clarify, I am not a scouser, I am a posh Hertfordshire lass, but my fiance is a scouser, and he's 6ft 4" and built like a brick shithouse, so i'd watch it if I were you...;) :p

Just so long as he doesn't smell like one, the nice Scouser person ;)

I know you're not unfortunate enough to be a Scouser, you're unfortunate enough to be a honourary Scouser. I'd think of revoking your honourary Scousership if I were you though. ;)

[Chrissy]

Originally posted by 7sean2
Morning to ya chrissy!!!!!!!!! Hey i thought you said you were Welsh you bloody "turncoat" lol...Em!

Well, my ancestry is Welsh, my surname is Thomas, but I have never lived in Wales. Lovely part of Great Britian though, I use to holiday there a lot as a kid :)


I heard Man city beat Aresnal yesterday too,can you confirm?

Nope, the score was Arsenal - 2 Man City - 0, City would have gone to the top of the table had they have won.

[Chrissy]

Originally posted by Bostonmess
Just so long as he doesn't smell like one, the nice Scouser person ;)

I know you're not unfortunate enough to be a Scouser, you're unfortunate enough to be a honourary Scouser. I'd think of revoking your honourary Scousership if I were you though. ;)

Nah, I quite like my fiance really, he buys me stuff and he tells me I am pretty even when I'm ill! He's the only one who's managed to put up with me for all these years....he'll do for me ;)

[and3w]

Derby top of 1st div...:confused: :confused: :confused:

[MisterBishi]

Barely a sniff for weeks and then you fuckers fill two pages while I'm out of the country, inconsiderate bastards.

You didn't even like my Uriah Rennie 'chop. :mad:

[the_mexican_one]

Are you guys crazy Real Madrid is the best football team. Anyways, how can you not like American Football. I am a mexican, and I play both sports, not in real teams, but they are both great sports. I agree with cricket being stupid. :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

[MisterBishi]

Iraqi freedom fighters have captured Saddam Hussein and are handing him to the Americans for the $25m reward, Chelsea are offering $27m.

[Bostonmess]

:D Lol! Maybe Ossama Bin Laden will be the reserve goalie :)

[utopian]

I was watching part of the Birmingham game last night, who won? Also, Manchester City gave Aston Villa a sound flogging.

[Chrissy]

Liverpool have this morning received a massive blow with the news that Jamie Carragher will be out for up to six months after breaking his leg against Blackburn yesterday.

Carragher was injured following an appalling tackle from Blackburn's Lucas Neill, who was immediately sent off by referee Neale Barry.

Liverpool's worst fears were realised today when an x-ray confirmed the Reds' defender has broken his right leg and is out of action for up to six months.

The news comes as a double blow to manager Gerard Houllier, who will also be without Milan Baros until the New Year after he suffered a broken ankle when he fell awkwardly following a fair tackle from Markus Babbel.

Liverpool FC Head of Press Ian Cotton told us: "Jamie Carragher left the stadium on crutches yesterday and was seen by our club doctor this morning. Unfortunately an X-Ray has revealed he has broken his leg and the awful news for everyone at the club is that Jamie will be out for up to six months.

"We also expect Milan Baros to be unavailable until the New Year. Milan had a two hour operation last night which went very well. He has had a plate inserted in his ankle but he's not expected back until next year."

[Chrissy]

Utopian, the score was 2 all in the Birmingham - Fulham match.

You can read the match report here (http://www.football365.com/Match_Stats/Match_Reports/story_81468.shtml) if you really want :D

[utopian]

I was kind of hoping that someone scored in the last few minutes. Namely Fulham, because as we all know, anything out of Birmingham sucks big donkey balls.

Bishi, how was the Man U game?

[tomsyman]

Originally posted by MisterBishi
Iraqi freedom fighters have captured Saddam Hussein and are handing him to the Americans for the $25m reward, Chelsea are offering $27m.

Bwah Ha Ha Ha - bet thing I've seen today. Apart from seeing City get up for a good win and the gunners hacking to Portsmouth.

[the_mexican_one]

Mexican football is the best kind of football there is. Fans do not exaggerate as much as European football teams. But they are very enthusiastic about their teams, not like the stupid American football fans(soccer) for all those stupid Americans. For those of you who do not agree with me, I have one word for you "dumbass". Mexico is currently ranked fifth in the world according to Fifa/Coca Cola polls. They had a good run at the World Cup, although their cockiness against the Americans prooved to be their downfall. :banana: :swear:

[kleph]

Originally posted by the_mexican_one
Mexican football is the best kind of football there is. Fans do not exaggerate as much as European football teams. But they are very enthusiastic about their teams, not like the stupid American football fans(soccer) for all those stupid Americans. For those of you who do not agree with me, I have one word for you "dumbass". Mexico is currently ranked fifth in the world according to Fifa/Coca Cola polls. They had a good run at the World Cup, although their cockiness against the Americans prooved to be their downfall. :banana: :swear:


are you on some mission to be a dick in every zgeek thread?

[the_mexican_one]

i might be

[kleph]

well, as a moderator i need to remind you of a few items you agreed to when you registered on the site.

first:
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[kleph]

please return to the topic at hand...

[MisterBishi]

Originally posted by kleph
please return to the topic at hand...

No problem.

Since Bostonmess isn't around for a while, shall we start with Liverpool's defeat this week, Chrissy? Or should we talk about RVN demolishing Leicester, and the god-like vision of Paul Scholes?

[Chrissy]

You can talk about whatever you like, I shan't be listening.

and Liverpool didn't get beaten....exactly...we just let them win :(

[MisterBishi]

It's been a long time since I saw half time scores like this in Europe (apart from Arsenal, which is full time).
UEFA Champions League

Lokomotiv 0 - 0 Arsenal (Result)
Anderlecht 0 - 0 Bayern Munich
Celtic 0 - 0 Lyon
D Coruna 0 - 0 PSV
Galatasaray 0 - 1 Real Sociedad (Kovacevic - 3)
Inter Milan 0 - 0 Dynamo Kiev
Monaco 0 - 0 AEK Athens
Olympiakos 0 - 0 Juventus

[and3w]

Naughty boy...lol

Please Note: Derby have now been undefeated in 6 games :D

[and3w]

Naughty boy...lol

Please Note: Derby have now been undefeated in 6 games :D

[and3w]

Anyone else heard it was Newcastle players???

[dozer]

where is the website they are named?

no doubt it will be in the mainstream media in a few days

[and3w]

Not exactly named but i've seen this on a few sites
http://wolf.dehn.net/cgi_bin/yabbse/index.php?board=1;action=display;threadid=2811;sta rt=11

scroll down

[MisterBishi]

I heard that she didn't mind the first five Newcastle players, but then Shearer was on for two minutes and elbowed her in the face.

[and3w]

Originally posted by MisterBishi
I heard that she didn't mind the first five Newcastle players, but then Shearer was on for two minutes and elbowed her in the face.

you are a very sad & funny man...lol

[MisterBishi]

LEEDS SEX ATTACK CLAIMS

Leeds United Football Club has said it is giving full co-operation to a police investigation into an alleged sex attack in the city.

West Yorkshire police say they have arrested two men who are being questioned about an alleged serious sex assault on a woman aged 20 in Leeds last night.


The club says it will make no further comment until the police investigation is over.

The men cannot be named for legal reasons.

Sky News (http://www.sky.com/skynews/article/0,,30100-1106393,00.html)

I first saw this on Teletext on ITV, Page 401 - There's no more news there than here though.

[SOC]

Stocking and I now live in Tottenham.

Does this mean we have to support the Hotspurs?

Are they any good?

[gingermeatboy]

Tottenham this season have won 2, drawn 2 and lost 4 games, however they recently sacked their manager (former England boss Glenn Hoddle) and had a good 3-0 victory over Everton at the weekend

[MisterBishi]

Originally posted by MisterBishi
LEEDS SEX ATTACK CLAIMS

Leeds United Football Club has said it is giving full co-operation to a police investigation into an alleged sex attack in the city.

West Yorkshire police say they have arrested two men who are being questioned about an alleged serious sex assault on a woman aged 20 in Leeds last night.


The club says it will make no further comment until the police investigation is over.

The men cannot be named for legal reasons.

Sky News (http://www.sky.com/skynews/article/0,,30100-1106393,00.html)

I first saw this on Teletext on ITV, Page 401 - There's no more news there than here though.

Hmm.. this seems to be a different sex attack to the sex attack. This one involves a 20 year old woman in Leeds.

Football365 (http://www.football365.com/All_News/Breaking_News/story_84883.shtml)

[Bostonmess]

Anyone know who all the sex cases are? I heard that Dyer had nothing to do with the gang rape. But he was there?

These Leeds ones too? Very worrying :(

I'm at work so this is a bit of a hasty post :)

[King_Crud]

Originally posted by SOC
Stocking and I now live in Tottenham.

Does this mean we have to support the Hotspurs?

Are they any good?

I support Tottenham and they're the best. They're just not very good at football

[Chrissy]

I am reviving this thread as I want to bitch about football, and since this thread is called 'Football bitching' it seems to be the most appropriate place to bitch about football.

I watched this (http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/match/last_match/match_report/) game tonight.

In my opinion, a well deserved result as Liverpool fought hard for the whole game, (despite a disgusting decision by the ref to send Diouf off after Mutu tripped on Dioufs' laces. Something that could have happened to anybody. :mad: )

I am going to have a mini bitch about Houlliers treatment of Cheyrou. We have owned Cheyrou for 2 1/2 seasons and this is his first Premiership goal. While I am chuffed to bits for him, I think it's a great shame that he hasn't been allowed to play to his full capacity before now as he has been held back by Houllier by being forced to play in positions that obviously don't suit his style for so long.

Heskey also impressed me this evening, as for quite a while now he has done nothing at all, but tonight he set up a beautiful cross for Cheyrou to bury the ball. The goal was perfect in every way. It reminded me how good Liverpool can be when they put their minds to it.

It was good to see Patrice Luzi on the pitch after Dudek was taken off injured. Although he's young it seems that he could be shaping up to be a valuable member of the team. He made one or two cracking little saves towards the end.

I also want to bitch about the lack of decent coverage of Cudichini's legs. Pictures of that man in a pair of shorts should be made illegal!

[MisterBishi]

That last line ruined a halfway decent post.

Yellow card.

[nosedog]

http://bishi.newt-news.com/images/united.jpg

[Chrissy]

Originally posted by MisterBishi
That last line ruined a halfway decent post.

Yellow card.

Pfft, you wouldn't know a decent post if it jumped up and bit you on the arse.

As for you Nosedog, I know where you live :mad:

[King_Crud]

Chrissy, this is why i hate Liverpool under Houllier. They pay so much money for Kewell but all he's going to do is watch long ball after long ball go over his head. Houillier sucks big hairy man cock.

But how bout those spurs! 4-1! C'mon you yids

[MisterBishi]

Originally posted by King_Crud
Chrissy, this is why i hate Liverpool under Houllier. They pay so much money for Kewell but all he's going to do is watch long ball after long ball go over his head. Houillier sucks big hairy man cock.

But how bout those spurs! 4-1! C'mon you yids

England do the same though, people bitch about Paul Scholes never scoring for England, but they play too much to the style of that big lummox Heskey.

[King_Crud]

That's why England are shit at football. Thanks god for them there's rugby. Relying on Heskey is a sign of doom for any team

[Chrissy]

That's what drives me insane at the moment. We don't need to rely on Heskey!

We have some really classy players and some even more classy scoring partnerships, but Houllier is insisting on getting Heskey on the pitch at every opportunity. He doesn't seem to 'fit in' anywhere.

I don't understand why Heskey is still getting first team football? Objectively, could someone please explain to me why Houllier might consider him to be a good player?

[MisterBishi]

The same reason Brian McClair continued to play for United, he's the manager's love child.

[Chrissy]

Originally posted by MisterBishi
The same reason Brian McClair continued to play for United, he's the manager's love child.

I think that's probably bollock!

[MisterBishi]

Sir Alex Ferguson and Paul Scholes have won the Barclaycard manager and player of the month awards for December.
United went on a five-match winning run last month with victories over Aston Villa, Manchester City, Tottenham, Everton and Middlesbrough.

England midfielder Scholes made an impressive comeback from injury with two goals to help United claim top spot ahead of Arsenal and Chelsea.

It is the 14th time that Ferguson has won the manager of the month award.


The decision was made by the Barclaycard Awards Panel, which includes representatives from football's governing bodies, the media and supporters.

Barclaycard sponsorship director Nic Gault of the Barclaycard awards panel said: "Manchester United have made a habit of ending seasons strongly and their current form suggests they have started early.

"After defeat at the hands of Chelsea, Sir Alex Ferguson has taken his side on a five match unbeaten run that has sent out a clear message to the other title contenders that they are not going to give the title up easily.

"After an injury lay-off, Paul Scholes has quickly regained the type of form that has made him such an important player for United and England.

"Although it's only January, he must be an early contender for player of the year."

[Chrissy]

Bishi, as a moderator of this forum, you should know better.

For the love of god, where is the bitching in your last post? You are so far off topic that it's laughable!

You should moderate your post, ban yourself from this forum for 21 days and add 3 points to your t'internet licence.

If you want to talk about how great Manchester United are then go and start a thread in general titled 'Lets all praise Manchester United'

:p

[MisterBishi]

k

[Chrissy]

Finally, a man who does as he's told!

Bishi's under the thumb (http://forums.zgeek.com/showthread.php?s=&postid=256426#post256426)

[King_Crud]

but now he's locked it, i was going to compliment Man U by saying well done to Alex Ferguson for coaching Man U to victories over powerhouses such as City, Villa, Spurs, Everton & Borough. Then i was going to write cunt cunt cunt cunt cunt cunt cunt cunt repeat ad nauseum.

Anyone see the arse borough on saturday? The Blaxland Redbacks under 12s could have beaten borough, with me scoring all the goals, they were that bad, or maybe it's that i was such a legend in under 12s. At least spurs on the up and up, europe here we come!

[ernest]

My major rant about football, is that it has been bastardised and highjacked by Americans. When the World Cup went there in the '94 (a dark, dark day in the history of the beautiful game) it turned into a Las Vegas side show. Fucking Dianna Ross missing a penalty (better her than Chris Waddle, I suppose). If I remember correctly, they were talking about a new scoring system to make the game more accessible to retarded mid-westerners, who can't watch an entire 90 minutes of football without the possibility of cheerleaders, mascots, some one throwing hot nuts at them and an 104 to 86 scoreline. Just because they're sports have higher scorelines doesn't validate their innate stupidity. In reality all they're sports are just crap versions of girls sports, Baseball (rounders), basketball (netball) and Amercian Football is just a wankers version of Rugby, but with padding and some overweight, tobbacco chewing coach (who's finest moment was 40 years ago when his high school won the Milwaukee Area Grid Iron Cup and he threw a Home-run pass to win the game in over-time and he made out with the home coming queen in the back of a 58 dodge. A scene he replays in his head every night when his wife rolls over in disgust at the sight of his former-musclebound-athlete-gone-to-seed physique) stopping the game every 30 seconds to tell his overweight players which way to run and who to fall-over on. And Rugby is a wankers game anyway. Even if we did win the World Cup. And what kind of state is rugby in if you can get to the world cup, play your B team and still beat the opposition by 150 points to 0. Twats. Middle class public school boys looking for an excuse to look at other men naked and grab hold of their balls.
That wasn't really about football was it? More a reflection of working in a boring job and drinking at lunchtime.

[King_Crud]

Originally posted by ernest
My major rant about football, is that it has been bastardised and highjacked by Americans. When the World Cup went there in the '94 (a dark, dark day in the history of the beautiful game) it turned into a Las Vegas side show. Fucking Dianna Ross missing a penalty (better her than Chris Waddle, I suppose). If I remember correctly, they were talking about a new scoring system to make the game more accessible to retarded mid-westerners, who can't watch an entire 90 minutes of football without the possibility of cheerleaders, mascots, some one throwing hot nuts at them and an 104 to 86 scoreline. Just because they're sports have higher scorelines doesn't validate their innate stupidity. In reality all they're sports are just crap versions of girls sports, Baseball (rounders), basketball (netball) and Amercian Football is just a wankers version of Rugby, but with padding and some overweight, tobbacco chewing coach (who's finest moment was 40 years ago when his high school won the Milwaukee Area Grid Iron Cup and he threw a Home-run pass to win the game in over-time and he made out with the home coming queen in the back of a 58 dodge. A scene he replays in his head every night when his wife rolls over in disgust at the sight of his former-musclebound-athlete-gone-to-seed physique) stopping the game every 30 seconds to tell his overweight players which way to run and who to fall-over on. And Rugby is a wankers game anyway. Even if we did win the World Cup. And what kind of state is rugby in if you can get to the world cup, play your B team and still beat the opposition by 150 points to 0. Twats. Middle class public school boys looking for an excuse to look at other men naked and grab hold of their balls.
That wasn't really about football was it? More a reflection of working in a boring job and drinking at lunchtime.

Best Post Ever!!!! dancing bananas for you

:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

[and3w]

LEEDS
hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha hahahahahahaahahahhahahahahahahahah
ad infinitum...

[MisterBishi]

Originally posted by and3w
LEEDS
hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha hahahahahahaahahahhahahahahahahahah
ad infinitum...

I kinda feel sorry for them :(

[Bostonmess]

:o

[MisterBishi]

Originally posted by Bostonmess
:o

Long time no Boston, how's it going? :)

[Bostonmess]

Well, I was involved in a car crash, I've lost both arms and both legs, I'm blind in one eye, I have a bad heart condition that means I can die at any time, I'm sixteen stone everweight but I'm still in bettter shape than Leeds Utd :)

[Chrissy]

Originally posted by Bostonmess
Well, I was involved in a car crash, I've lost both arms and both legs, I'm blind in one eye, I have a bad heart condition that means I can die at any time, I'm sixteen stone everweight but I'm still in bettter shape than Leeds Utd :)

Hey! It's good to have you back :D

Since your accident, does your better half keep you in a box in the attic and only take you out for sex, like in 'Boxing Helena'?

(Going back on topic) I don't feel in the least bit sorry for Leeds, i'm sorry, but I just don't.

[MisterBishi]

Originally posted by Chrissy
(Going back on topic) I don't feel in the least bit sorry for Leeds, i'm sorry, but I just don't.

I don't feel sorry for the club or it's management, just the fans. The board have fucked the club over completely. :(

[Bostonmess]

Yeah, WTF, it's only football. We've been through it all before. Lets get in the first division where we might have a chance of stopping up :D Thanks for the greets :)

Sex? What's that? Closest thing I get to it is doing the dishes, washing, ironing and having to shove a sweeping brush up me arse at the same time :eek:

[Chrissy]

Originally posted by Bostonmess
Sex? What's that? Closest thing I get to it is doing the dishes, washing, ironing and having to shove a sweeping brush up me arse at the same time :eek:

Sounds like your better half has you well trained then!
:p

[Movius]

Damn Arango.
Bah! 91st minute indeed.

[and3w]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Bostonmess
[B]Yeah, WTF, it's only football. We've been through it all before.

WTF...I'm sorry for how you feel mate..It's not long since I went through the same thing and, in fact, I have a certain sense of deja vu but I can still sit and mastarbate wildly over the fact that whilst Derby are 1 above the drop zone F*rest are actually in it (snigger).
It's cool to see you again, I haven't been here a lot mesen but the libraryis working wonders..i.e. I can book on for up to 3 hours FOR NOUGHT!!!!
Way cool.anyroad, hope to talk soon, Andy
PS. sorry for the piss take about Leeds...you think your board / chairman is bad try Lionel "fukwit" Pickering (as he is affectionately known in Derby)

[Bostonmess]

Heh heh, scraped a draw :) Now all we need is the same amount of luck against those scouser bastards :D

[junglebunny]

Christ we spent all that dough and were lucky to beat man shitty! If it wasn't for Cudicini we'd have lost. Still manure drew with some other west london mob, forgot their name, so we go second and fergie blames not his players or the ref or even the linesman but the fourth official! What a git. Good to see leeds are stuffed - I've been hoping for that for over 30 years. I hate the arse*al - and their blind manager - he looks like that vulture in the playstation ads. houllier looks more and more like a rabbit stuck in the headlights. rottenham don't even have a manager but have a great rumour mill and those cute wee hats. they reclon glendas going back to southampton - I bet their fans are really rapt with that! Last time he sent the players on holiday and run off to three point lane with their best defender.

[7sean2]

Originally posted by Bostonmess
Heh heh, scraped a draw :) Now all we need is the same amount of luck against those scouser bastards :D

Lmao,it must of been luck for us today too getting a draw,with Leeds playing so well and that (snigger's)...Like you said in an earlier post Bostonmess,you might be better off in the 1st division...lol...
Anyway hope you're keeping well mate,stay safe,Sean...Up the super Reds!!!

[7sean2]

Originally posted by and3w
[QUOTE]Originally posted by Bostonmess
[B]Yeah, WTF, it's only football. We've been through it all before.

WTF...I'm sorry for how you feel mate..It's not long since I went through the same thing and, in fact, I have a certain sense of deja vu but I can still sit and mastarbate wildly over the fact that whilst Derby are 1 above the drop zone F*rest are actually in it (snigger).
It's cool to see you again, I haven't been here a lot mesen but the libraryis working wonders..i.e. I can book on for up to 3 hours FOR NOUGHT!!!!
Way cool.anyroad, hope to talk soon, Andy
PS. sorry for the piss take about Leeds...you think your board / chairman is bad try Lionel "fukwit" Pickering (as he is affectionately known in Derby)

"IT's not long since you went through the same thing" Andy it's been fucking years since Derby (who) played a decent game of football.You and Bostonmess can bitch about the chance of getting back into the premier! (well maybe Leeds will get into the play off's) ROFL!!!

[MisterBishi]

You've all probably seen in the back pages that Chelski have swooped for Arjen Robben under the noses of Manchester United, not that anybody who'd read about Chelsea's new deal with PSV didnt see it coming a mile off.

This deal pisses me off, not because Manchester United have once again fucked up a deal that was more or less done six months ago by dropping their bid, or that we've once again lost out on an excellent player who actually wants to play for us (remember Ronaldinho). As part of the deal Chelsea have funded the £7m transfer of Brazilian defender Alex, on the understanding that he'll play in Holland for a maximum of 2 years (long enough to effectively guarantee a work permit to play in Britain) and then shake his ass to over to Stamford Bridge.

These sort of feeder club deals are nothing new, United have (or had) a deal with Livingstone in Scotland, and some club in Belgium, and a lot of other premiership clubs have similar arrangements, but for a big the size of PSV to agree to be a feeder club is unheard of, and it's all because the fuckers that own PSV (Electrical giant 'Philips') want to get a good relationship going with Abramovich's Russian Oil company, Sibneft.

Bah.. I know football is big business these days, but can't we just stick to big football business rather than letting nasty oil and electrical goods get involved?

:mad:

[Bostonmess]

It all makes me really respect Wenger and Arsenal :)

[MisterBishi]

Trolling bastard

[junglebunny]

How come all the manure fans are getting upset about Chelsea doing what they've been doing for ages? Can't stand a bit of competition? Worried that a poor club from stretford won't be able to compete? Tired of seeing the look on fergies face when he discovers his gum is vinegar flavoured?(happens every time they lose). Never mind man yoo - you're still popular in Singapore where they too don't believe roy keane is a thug.

[MisterBishi]

Did you even read my post? That Arjen Robben didn't come to United is purely United's fault. They had reached a verbal agreement with the club, and the player and his parents wanted a move to United, but when they sent an official offer of only £5m PSV were annoyed (the verbal offer was thought to be double that).

Something similar happened with the Ronaldinho deal in the summer too.

My gripe is that the deal between Chelsea and PSV is essentially a deal between Philips and Sibneft, and if you think footballing deals between non-footballing entities that own clubs is good for the sport, then you're either a dribbling lunatic or a blinkered Chelsea fan.

I should also point out for the hard of reading that I was being sarcastic when I called Boston a trolling bastard, because Wenger has done a fecking marvellous job at Arsenal in building the only team in the last ten years to give us any real competition, all from a little shed in North London. When they have a decent sized stadium and more money they have the potential to be frightening.

[junglebunny]

PSV president Harry van Raaji told the world on Tuesday that Kenyon was instrumental in Robben moving to Chelsea rather than United at the end of this season.

"I've always been able to do good business with Peter Kenyon," said Van Raaji. "That was the case with the Stam and Van Nistelrooy transfers and again now he is with Chelsea.

"He is trustworthy and a man of honour who doesn't go back on his word, which is something Manchester United have done."
For years manure have bought who they liked not matter what the cost - ferdinand,van nistledive etc. NOW ITS OUR TURN!

[MisterBishi]

Originally posted by MisterBishi
That Arjen Robben didn't come to United is purely United's fault. They had reached a verbal agreement with the club, and the player and his parents wanted a move to United, but when they sent an official offer of only £5m PSV were annoyed (the verbal offer was thought to be double that).
Originally posted by junglebunny

"I've always been able to do good business with Peter Kenyon," said Van Raaji. "That was the case with the Stam and Van Nistelrooy transfers and again now he is with Chelsea.

"He is trustworthy and a man of honour who doesn't go back on his word, which is something Manchester United have done."
If you have trouble putting things into your own words, I really don't mind you just quoting what I say before adding your little rant. :)

[Bostonmess]

Someone at work was saying that Manu were the top earners in football (including Madrid?). Leeds were in the top twenty at number 17? WTF? Errr hmmmm. Ok whatever. I'm hoping Ken Bates is gonna buy 'em for a quid.

[MisterBishi]

Originally posted by Bostonmess
Someone at work was saying that Manu were the top earners in football (including Madrid?). Leeds were in the top twenty at number 17? WTF? Errr hmmmm. Ok whatever. I'm hoping Ken Bates is gonna buy 'em for a quid.

Yep.. The Times published the Deloitte and Touche football rich list today. It's based mainly on the club's revenue via gate receipts, TV money and marketing, though - the wealth of shareholders have nothing to do with it.

I'm not sure about Leeds being 17th though, United were top with Juventus second, Arsenal were the next English club and they were about 12th I think, but I left the paper on the train.

The results are more a reflection of which clubs are most profitable rather than which are richest though, otherwise the likes of Madrid and Chelsea would be up top by quite a margin.

[Bostonmess]

Manu are the most profitable because of all those Beckham shirts the Japs buy/bought. That's the real reason Madrid bought Beckham :D

[MisterBishi]

Originally posted by Bostonmess
Manu are the most profitable because of all those Beckham shirts the Japs buy/bought. That's the real reason Madrid bought Beckham :D

Yep.. that's certainly a factor.

I was quite surprised with how they broke it down though, the majority of United's revenue (about 70% I think) comes from matchday, with marketing and TV money making up the rest; Arsenal is more or less exactly 50% TV money.

Arsenal's move to Ashburton Grove in the next few years (2006?) is certainly going to be significant, but that a club of that size earns as much as 50% of it's revenue from TV outlines just how much clubs relegated from the prem suffer these days.

[junglebunny]

the figures were based on earnings last season. No account was made for expenses - Leeds had to pay out more managers than you can shake a stick at, manure spent a bit on the transfer market. It is all pre-Abramovich so means nothing today. If thats the figures they release then I don't want them doing my books as I'd go broke while they told me I was rich.

[junglebunny]

NEWSFLASH - Michael Owen actually scored a goal!

[MisterBishi]

Originally posted by junglebunny
the figures were based on earnings last season. No account was made for expenses - Leeds had to pay out more managers than you can shake a stick at, manure spent a bit on the transfer market. It is all pre-Abramovich so means nothing today. If thats the figures they release then I don't want them doing my books as I'd go broke while they told me I was rich.

It means everything today, because Abramovich is not a football club. The figures are based on how the club itself is doing as a business, ie. Gate Receipts, TV revenue, Marketing, etc.

Of course, if you'd rather base the value of a company on the personal fortune of it's individual shareholders than on it's revenue then go right ahead, but I wouldn't want you doing my books...

[junglebunny]

You missed the point - it is INCOME ONLY - NOT EXPENSES. Chelsea's gate fees are up this season - try getting a ticket and will go up again when Abramovich increases capacity, as he has promised. Should be simple enough for a man yoo to understand.

[MisterBishi]

So maybe Chelsea will be in the top ten next year? Even leading accountancy firm Deloitte and Touche havent yet worked out how to base reports on next year's figures.

[7sean2]

Originally posted by junglebunny
NEWSFLASH - Michael Owen actually scored a goal!

Yeah about bloody time too,good win for Liverpool though.Took the heat off Houllier a bit as well,but i still think he should go.Get Martin o'Neil in from Celtic his contract's up soon...Up the Reds!!!

[Chrissy]

Originally posted by 7sean2
Yeah about bloody time too,good win for Liverpool though.Took the heat off Houllier a bit as well,but i still think he should go.Get Martin o'Neil in from Celtic his contract's up soon...Up the Reds!!!

I wasn't all that impressed with last nights win to be honest. It's not like we were up against anybody that tough. About half way through the match I started to notice the general porkiness of the Sofia players, after that, it was almost impossible to watch the game properly as I was completely mesmerised by the waves of wobbling flesh as the Sofia players ran up and down he pitch.

Stevie Gerrard looked on fine form though. Obviously being a new dad suits him, perhaps Owen could take a leaf out of his book and get his girlfriend up the duff again. Maybe that would make him feel like more of a man. Perhaps then he'd stop acting like a little girl on the pitch and get some of his form back.

In other news, every Liverpool supporter I know has been joking that 'I see Houllier got my letter' which proves that he still has a long way to go to make the fans happy again.

[Bostonmess]

Originally posted by MisterBishi
Yep.. that's certainly a factor.

I was quite surprised with how they broke it down though, the majority of United's revenue (about 70% I think) comes from matchday,

Jeez! How much are the prawn sarnies ? :D

I wonder how Chelsea's is broken down with the price of their tickets? Minstya it'll probably be 99% Russian mafia contributions 1% ticketsales ;)

Originally posted by Chrissy
I wasn't all that impressed with last nights win to be honest. It's not like we were up against anybody that tough.

What, like Portsmouth? or Leeds? :)

[junglebunny]

Pele's list of the greatest

These are the 125 players selected by Brazilian legend Pele to mark Fifa's 100th anniversary.

Argentina:
Alfredo Di Stefano, Daniel Passarella, Diego Maradona, Gabriel Batistuta, Hernan Crespo, Javier Saviola, Javier Zanetti, Juan Sebastian Veron, Mario Kempes, Omar Sivori

Belgium:
Franky van der Elst, Jean-Marie Pfaff, Jan Cuelemans

Brazil:
Cafu, Carlos Alberto, Djalma Santos, Falcao, Nilton Santos, Junior, Pele, Rivaldo, Rivelino, Roberto Carlos, Romario, Ronaldinho, Ronaldo, Socrates, Zico

Bulgaria:
Hristo Stoichkov

Cameroon:
Roger Milla

Chile:
Pablo Figueroa, Ivan Zamorano

Colombia:
Carlos Valderrama

Croatia:
Davor Suker

Czech Repbublic:
Josef Masopust, Pavel Nedved

Denmark:
Brian Laudrup, Michael Laudrup, Peter Schmeichel

England:
Alan Shearer, Bobby Charlton, David Beckham, Gary Lineker, Gordon Banks, Kevin Keegan, Michael Owen

France:
David Trezeguet, Didier Deschamps, Eric Cantona, Jean-Pierre Papin, Just Fontaine, Lilian Thuram, Marcel Desailly, Marius Tresor, Michel Platini, Patrick Vieira, Raymond Kopa, Robert Pires, Thierry Henry, Zinedine Zidane

Germany:
Franz Beckenbauer, Gerd Mueller, Jurgen Klinsmann, Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, Lothar Matthaeus, Michael Ballack, Oliver Kahn, Paul Breitner, Sepp Maier, Uwe Seeler

Ghana:
Abedi Pele

Holland:
Clarence Seedorf, Dennis Bergkamp, Edgar Davids, Frank Rijkaard, Johan Neeskens, Johan Cruyff, Marco van Basten, Patrick Kluivert, Rene van de Kerkhof, Rob Rensenbrink, Ruud Gullit, Ruud van Nistelrooy, Willie van de Kerkhof

Hungary:
Ferenc Puskas

Repubic of Ireland:
Roy Keane

Italy:
Alessandro Del Piero, Alessandro Nesta, Christian Vieri, Dino Zoff, Francesco Totti, Franco Baresi, Giampiero Boniperti, Giacinto Fachetti, Gianluca Buffon, Gianni Rivera, Giuseppe Bergomi, Paolo Rossi, Paolo Maldini, Roberto Baggio

Japan:
Hidetoshi Nakata

Liberia:
George Weah

Mexico:
Hugo Sanchez

Nigeria:
Jay-Jay Okocha

Northern Ireland:
George Best

Paraguay:
Romerito

Peru:
Teofilo Cubillas

Poland:
Zbigniew Boniek

Portugal:
Eusebio, Luis Figo, Rui Costa

Romania:
Gheorghe Hagi

Russia:
Rinat Disayev

Scotland:
Kenny Dalglish

Senegal:
El Hadji Diouf

South Korea:
Hong Myung-Bo

Spain:
Emilio Butragueno, Luis Enrique, Raul

Turkey:
Emre Belozoglu, Rustu Recber

Ukraine:
Andriy Shevchenko

Uruguay:
Enzo Francescoli

United States:
Michelle Akers, Mia Hamm

WTF? yank birds and no Chopper Harris ?

[junglebunny]

Chelsea legend Ron 'Chopper' Harris was delighted to see Ken Bates leave Stamford Bridge. "Good riddance!" he declared. "I'm still pissed through celebrating!"

Bates now wants to get on the board of Sheffield Wednesday - my mate who supports them says as long as he's got the cash,welcome.

Chopper and Peter Osgood should now be allowed back at the bridge, having been banned by masterbates.

[Chrissy]

Originally posted by Bostonmess
What, like Portsmouth? or Leeds? :)

Well....yes!

My point is, we shouldn't get all excited just because we managed to beat a few porkers who could hardly get round the pitch.

When we beat someone with a bit of clout, then i'll be excited.

[ernest]

I think I'll be speaking for every right thinking individual when I say that I hope that Pompey beat the Arse in the FA Cup this weekend. Filthy North London Bastards. The only reason they got a point against us the last time (1-1 at Highbury) was coz Dartagnan, sorry Pires, pulled a swan dive with pike in our penalty area and Patrick Viera bunged the ref half a weeks wages. Everyone vents their spleen at Man Utd, but for me, pound for pound, point for point, brown envelope for brown envelope, Arsenal are the single most despicable team in football (even above Southampton... cough... cough... spit), they act the cultured European footballing team, but underneath all that bullshit is the black heart of a crass corporate machine. May they stumble at the final block (as always in the big competitions) and may Arjan De Zeuww put his boot through Pires dodgy knee-cap. Not that I'm bitter, y'understand, I just can't stand arrogance in the guise of a footballing philosophy. Up the Blues.

Also, I had a conversation with a Liverpool fan the other day who argued that despite Pompey beating them twice this year, that they were better than us... and that they deserved to be in the Champions League coz they're Liverpool and (if you have the memory of Methuselah) they used to be Great! Bollocks. The arrogance of people who support big teams kills me. And the prick lives in North London. Never been to Liverpool. Doubt he could find it on a map (the boy can't find his arse with both hands). Personally, I don't reckon you can call yourself a real fan unless you're from the same town as the team. Glory hunters bug the shit outta me. Footballfandom (that isn't a word, now is it?) should be about belonging... not latching onto a team that finish in the top six every year.

Rant rant rant... yadda yadda yadda... really shouldn't drink at lunch time!

[Bostonmess]

Originally posted by ernest
Also, I had a conversation with a Liverpool fan

Now there's a rarity :D

[Chrissy]

Originally posted by Bostonmess
Now there's a rarity :D

D'you want me to come over and kick your arse! :p

I totally get what ernest is saying about supporters who weren't born in the town of the team they support, it's long been a problem for me. However, I am in a very difficult situation. I was born in Middlesex, yet support Liverpool passionately.

My excuse is, I married a scouser (born and bred in Liverpool as were his parents and his grandparents, before that, I think a couple of paddies learned how to swim and kind of never went home, but that's beside the point!)

My parents are both from Liverpool, so just because I was born 'down south' it doesn't mean I don't have roots in Liverpool.

[Bostonmess]

Originally posted by Chrissy
D'you want me to come over and kick your arse! :p


If you were Michael Owen I'd say ok then, 'cos you'd probably miss :)

[7sean2]

Originally posted by Bostonmess
If you were Michael Owen I'd say ok then, 'cos you'd probably miss :)

LMAO probably true Bostonmess!!!

As far as coming from the town or city you support who gives a shit! I was born and bread in Wrexham 40 miles from Liverpool,but my father was born near the city and has been a Liverpool fan since i can remember and i suppose he encouraged me to support them too.
Got to be better than a Manure fan anyway!!!

[junglebunny]

I was born in Zimbabwe but my dad comes from London and is a Chelsea fan all his life, as was my Grandad, as is me, as are my kids. I used to live right next to highbury but caught the train each matchday to the southwest. You can change your friends, your wife etc but you never change your team. Some twat I met said he used to like Chelsea but now supports the arse - what a plonker!

[King_Crud]

Bwahahahahahahahahahahaha Manure Porto 1-1, manure had a fair goal disallowed bwahahahahahahahahahahahaha

:banana: :banana:

[MisterBishi]

:mad:

[King_Crud]

Originally posted by MisterBishi
:mad:

:mad:



















































:D

[junglebunny]

Jubilant Porto striker Benni McCarthy has launched a scathing attack on Manchester United, accusing the Old Trafford outfit of 'lacking respect'.

McCarthy and his team-mates were intensely annoyed at the diving allegations made by Red Devils chief Sir Alex Ferguson and were further incensed when Gary Neville claimed the Porto players rolled around like girls.

The resentment felt at the comments just increased the celebrations within the Portuguese camp, with McCarthy quick to respond to the jibes.

``I wonder what they feel like being beaten by a team of girls,'' said the South African striker, who followed up his two goals in the first leg by firing the last-minute free-kick that Tim Howard could only palm into Costinha's path as Porto scored their stunning 3-2 aggregate win last night.

``Fair play and sportsmanship should still exist in football but Manchester United didn't show us any respect at all and that is very sad.

``Everyone has their own opinion about certain things but you should keep them to yourself.

``You shouldn't go out in public the way they did, calling our players girls and talking about diving for free-kicks.

``They wouldn't even shake our hands in Porto and that is bad for football.

``Manchester United are the biggest side in the world and they should set the standards. Everyone looks up to them but if they don't respect the opposition how can they expect the opposition to respect them.

``What goes around comes around and in the end they got what they deserved. We are through to the next round and they are out. I hope that will be a lesson to them.''

[King_Crud]

All Portugese sides are divers, and all Manure players are whingers. That's a fact

[and3w]

Originally posted by Bostonmess
Now there's a rarity :D

Fukin impossibility I would say :D

What about it eh....Derby Boys 4 (yes, 4) Forest tree fukers 2...... heheheheheheheheh:D :cool: :banana: :banana: :banana:

Papal Bull: From now on Leeds shalt be known as "Bankcrupt, bottom of the league bastards"
This to be pinned to the door of every church in the principality (especially Yorkshite) every Sunday until St. Lamas night.
Yours etc. POPE JOHN PAUL the Uke

[Chrissy]

Originally posted by and3w
Fukin impossibility I would say :D

Oi! Enough with the Liverpool fan insults thanks.

I am a valuable member of society who is both well spoken and articulate. :grr:

[and3w]

Originally posted by Chrissy
Oi! Enough with the Liverpool fan insults thanks.

I am a valuable member of society who is both well spoken and articulate. :grr:

I would never disagree with such a fair damsel but we all have our failings, yours being Liverpool!
And anyway, look upon it as a charity gift to a poor benighted Derby fan, yeah looking down from such mighty heights!:(
I won't mention Europe I promise, or the league ;)

[Chrissy]

Originally posted by and3w
I would never disagree with such a fair damsel but we all have our failings, yours being Liverpool!


Bollocks! I am a girl and therefore perfect in every way :p

[and3w]

Originally posted by Chrissy
Bollocks! I am a girl and therefore perfect in every way :p

SNIGGER

[and3w]

Michael Owen.....:swear: :grr: :ghost:

[and3w]

Just to show I'm even handed in my disdain for scouser teams, here's Wayne Rooney avin' it large. WANKER (http://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,2-2004142420,00.html)
:D :banana: :banana: :stooge:

[7sean2]

Originally posted by and3w
SNIGGER

See it's like this Andy,you slag off every other football team (especially Liverpool),because you cant really go bigging up Derby can you?I mean lets face it,there's never anything good to say about them is there???
Just dream about getting back into the premier league mate,but at the moment just concentrate on staying up in the 1st division PMSL!!! Up the Super Reds!!!

[and3w]

Originally posted by 7sean2
See it's like this Andy,you slag off every other football team (especially Liverpool),because you cant really go bigging up Derby can you?I mean lets face it,there's never anything good to say about them is there???
Just dream about getting back into the premier league mate,but at the moment just concentrate on staying up in the 1st division PMSL!!! Up the Super Reds!!!

murdering scouse scum

Anyway, what are liverpool doing thats so hot shit this season?

AND we beat Forest fukers 4 - 2

:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

[MisterBishi]

Choose arsenal.
Choose overbearing arrogance.
Choose systematic dirty play and calling it "competitiveness".
Choose the most staged, contrived, up-your-own-arses goal celebrations ever witnessed.
Choose winning two championships in eleven seasons and acting like you've won seven in nine.
Choose paying £9 million for Francis Jeffers.
Choose Dennis Bergkamp and his carefully-timed elbows into the side of the head.
Choose deliberately disrespecting and belittling the other team by playing keepy-uppy in their half with a few minutes to go.
Choose fancying yourselves as better than Real Madrid, then having Chelsea run rings around you at home.
Choose turning the sports section of the observer into a gunners fanzine.
Choose getting away with light or delayed punishments at FA disciplinary hearings because you've had every possible string pulled by David Dein.
Choose a persecution complex nonetheless and never shut up about it.
Choose embarrassing yourselves in a Renault "va-va-voom" ad and then disgracing yourselves further at the world cup finals.
Choose David Seaman and his public mid-life crisis.
Choose watching an opponent miss a last-minute penalty against you, then running after him and jeering him.
Choose George Graham grinding his way to the dullest championship win of all time.
Choose to see yourselves as one of the giants of continental football when you've never even reached a European cup semi-final in your entire history.
Choose picking Ray Parlour for over a decade.
Choose having the quietest stadium in the world ("the library") as your home ground, and then having the cheek to slag Man Utd about their fans.
Choose having Nick Hornby as the mouthpiece of your supporters.
Choose pretending that five or six years of playing in a watchable fashion makes up for inflicting over a century of ultra-defensive dogsh*t on English football watchers.
Choose Igor Stepanovs, Nelson Vivas, Kanu, Pascal Cygan, Davor Suker, Gilles Grimandi, David Grondin, Remi Garde, Kaba Diawara, Junichi Inamoto, Jeremie Aliadiere, Oleg Luzhny, Luis Boa Morte, Richard Wright, Stefan Malz, Christopher Wreh, and all the other turkeys that nobody ever mentions when creaming themselves about how great Wenger is in the transfer market.
Choose 58 red cards in seven years.
Choose bottling the treble despite having all the luck in the world.
Choose arsenal.

[MisterBishi]

Bye bye Leeds :)

[kré]

bai bai weeds

[Bostonmess]

Bye bye Leeds :(

C'mon Arsenal! :D

[and3w]

Originally posted by and3w
murdering scouse scum

Anyway, what are liverpool doing thats so hot shit this season?

AND we beat Forest fukers 4 - 2

:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

Derby 2 Millwall 0

Derby stay up :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

[Bostonmess]

Cya next season :D

[and3w]

Originally posted by Bostonmess
Cya next season :D

Yup, thats if you don't go bancrupt:(

[Bostonmess]

Bastard. Talk about kicking a man when he's down :D

[and3w]

Originally posted by Bostonmess
Bastard. Talk about kicking a man when he's down :D

Aye, that Alan Smith IS a bastard int'he:D

[Bostonmess]

He will be soon, when he joins some other team.

I'd take the piss out of Derby but I don't know anything about them and they'll probably beat us next season, so I'll start by keeping me go shut. :D

[and3w]

Originally posted by Bostonmess
He will be soon, when he joins some other team.

I'd take the piss out of Derby but I don't know anything about them and they'll probably beat us next season, so I'll start by keeping me go shut. :D

we have been so bad this season that we take the piss out of each other far more than anyone else could!
Look on the bright side, you may do a West Brom.....mind you, I thought we would!:swear:

[Bostonmess]

You never know, we might not be relegated yet :cool: <<<<<------Stupidest statement ever.

[and3w]

Originally posted by Bostonmess
You never know, we might not be relegated yet :cool: <<<<<------Stupidest statement ever.

I second both parts of that statement,,,,love to see keegan down...the second part is self evidently true ;)

[7sean2]

Originally posted by and3w
I second both parts of that statement,,,,love to see keegan down...the second part is self evidently true ;)

HA! you're both bitter and twisted,unlucky Leeds,did'nt want to see them go down,but hey shit happen's.Anyway knob jockey what's wrong with city? Don't worry Andy you "might" one day get to play with the big boy's again(i wouldnt hold your breath though) LMFAO.You and Bostonmess can have a kick about in the local park in the meantime,up the Red's,champion's league here we come...

[frgn8r]

eep - wrong thread

[MisterBishi]

So where the hell is Smithy gonna play?

And what did you guys think of the double substitution in the FA Cup final, I'm thinking Solskjaer and Butt are off in the summer :o

[dozer]

man of the match should have gone to ronaldo, some of the shit he pulled was amazing, even if he was showing off.

[MisterBishi]

Originally posted by dozer
man of the match should have gone to ronaldo, some of the shit he pulled was amazing, even if he was showing off.

Absolutely, the kid is something else. I'll be the first to admit that he was embarassing at times in the first half of the season, skinning himself as often as defenders and rarely producing any real threat or end product despite his tricks, but I wouldn't be surprised if he was voted our player of the season now.

I think Sven must have been SMS'ing Ulrika instead of watching the game to have awarded RVN man of the match, he was pretty quiet despite his 2 goals.

Edit: A couple more points....

Firstly... FC Porto 3 - 0 Monaco

Secondly...

Manchester United is delighted to announce that it has finalised an agreement with Leeds United for the transfer of Alan Smith.

The total consideration for this transfer is £7.05 million (£6.0 million payable to Leeds, £0.3m levy payable to the FA Premier League and £0.75m fees payable to the agent).

After the well publicised 'dodgy' payments to agents during last summer's United transfers, do we think that all transfer payments will be outlined as clearly as United have done with the Smith transfer in the future?

[Bostonmess]

Wtf? Smithy is a cunt :( After all the "I won't play for MANU" comment bollox, what does he go and do? Arse! He always epitomized Leeds United, he was shit, but he tried like fuck :D

[MisterBishi]

Originally posted by Bostonmess
He always epitomized Leeds United, he was shit, but he tried like fuck :D

Haha, I like you boston.

[and3w]

I quite understand the sentiments shown here :swear:

Mind you, can you actually see himgetting any starts at Ushited? I think his career has just taken a major dive. Serves the twat right.

[MisterBishi]

Originally posted by and3w
I quite understand the sentiments shown here :swear:

Mind you, can you actually see himgetting any starts at Ushited? I think his career has just taken a major dive. Serves the twat right.

I think he'll do more than get starts. To be honest, when I first heard that we had made a couple of bids for him, I thought we were taking the piss. But now that he's actually moved, and realising just how much it means, I reckon he's got what it takes to be a star for United.

He's got that same thing that Keane and Cantona have, which fits somewhere between self-belief, ambition and arrogance. He's going to take some major shit for what he's done, but he thinks it's right for him and has the strength of character to go through with it, I wish him all the best.

[and3w]

Obviously Chelsea memorabilia is worthless!

A Neon Chelsea sign...so far, $0.01 :D

E-bay (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=2886&item=5103816510&rd=1)

[Jimma]

That thing would attract a lot of flies. Milan rule. That's all I have to say for now.

[and3w]

Hey Bos' have you seen who you lot have got for your first game in Div I? At Elland Road! Yup, you guessed it, prepare to lose

:D

[Bostonmess]

Heh, one of the mates just told me so I thought I'd come hre and let you know. Bet me too it ya bastard :D

We might let you win, depends how we're feeling ;)

Hahahhahahah! Why has that sheep got handle bars on it? :D

[and3w]

Originally posted by Bostonmess
Hahahhahahah! Why has that sheep got handle bars on it? :D

They are NOT handle bars...they fulfill much the same function as love-handles do on us :D

PS: Do you actually have any players LEFT to make up a team?;)
*only cough-joking-cough*

[mr_russy]

Its fair to say that the greatest football team of all has got to be Yorkshires finest Sheffield Wednesday!

League One Champions 2004/05 :banana:

[Bostonmess]

Heh heh, I'm presuming you're not another Brummie who doesn't like Birmingham?

Were you born in Sheffield then? (I can't think of any oher reason why you would support Wednesday :D

[mr_russy]

no my dad made me support them, i have had a season ticket for last 9 seasons, he must not like me

[oggyflute]

Okay I'm going to fess up here. I,ve ben following West Ham all my life, in fact I was born two miles from Upton Park. All that doesn't erase the pain of there performances over the last ten years. I keep hoping Sir Bobby's spirit will infuse the players somehow, but we can't even beat bloody Crystal Palace. Now I have to listen to that wanker Richard Friedman on the big sports breakfast harp on about bloody crystal palace when he wouldn't no a football if you shoved one up his arse.
It's a cruel world:mad:

[Icky_Thoomp]

Hey OggyFlute,

Imagine my pain when my beloved Tractor Boys couldn't beat West Ham for a shot at Crystal Palace and the Premier League.... :(

Now I also have to contend with a brother-in-law who has returned to Australia after 2 years in London who suddenly follows Chelsea! That is criminal I say! I have banned him fro wearing a Chelsea strip in my house. Bloody Chelsea....

ITFC rule!

Cheers
Icky

[STallingU]

I'm not a great follower of soccer/football, but I watch it say every second weekend. I follow tottenham and I was just wondering what you all think of their new management structure and what it will do for the club?