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[The World Cup] Capello surprises with England World Cup Squad

Author — Tue, 11 May 2010 14:42:26 GMT

Author: ComeOnTheBlues
Post subject: Capello surprises with England World Cup Squad
Posted: Tue May 11, 2010 3:42 pm

Can anyone see how on earth Glen Johnson is in the initial world cup squad he is awful responsible for many goals that Liverpool have conceded this season.

Another player which is a surprise to me is Shaun Wright-Phillips why?!!

[General Football Banter] Re: Ugly scenes at Luton Town

Author — Mon, 03 May 2010 18:20:09 GMT

Author: ComeOnTheBlues
Post subject: Re: Ugly scenes at Luton Town
Posted: Mon May 03, 2010 7:20 pm

Bad scenes at Hillsborough as well both Sheffield Wednesday fans and Crystal Palace fans needed to be seperated by police. Palace defender Clint Hill required the protection of stewards as he headed to the dressing room as well absolutly pathetic scenes.

[General Football Banter] Ugly scenes at Luton Town

Author — Mon, 03 May 2010 18:16:14 GMT

Author: RobertDicks
Post subject: Ugly scenes at Luton Town
Posted: Mon May 03, 2010 7:16 pm

Ugly scenes at Kenilworth Road today after York beat Luton 1-0 and secured a 2-0 aggregate victory. The York players needed to protect themselves amongst the stewards to avoid missiles being thrown from the Luton fans.

There is no need of this disgusting scenes.

[The World Cup] Re: Spain are my bet

Author — Mon, 03 May 2010 18:07:32 GMT

Author: ComeOnTheBlues
Post subject: Re: Spain are my bet
Posted: Mon May 03, 2010 7:07 pm

usr1gt wrote:cant see England doing it unfortunately

No although I do expect to see us reach the 1/4 finals at least anything is a failure as I am concerned.

[The World Cup] Re: Spain are my bet

Author — Mon, 03 May 2010 18:03:56 GMT

Author: ComeOnTheBlues
Post subject: Re: Spain are my bet
Posted: Mon May 03, 2010 7:03 pm

yep never write off the Germans although after winning the Euros I can see Spain going all the way

[The World Cup] Re: Spain are my bet

Author — Mon, 03 May 2010 18:00:49 GMT

Author: RobertDicks
Post subject: Re: Spain are my bet
Posted: Mon May 03, 2010 7:00 pm

Spain for me as well unless Brazil turn up. Germany as always will be there or there abouts even if their form is awful in the friendlies before hand, never write them off.

[The World Cup] Spain are my bet

Author — Mon, 03 May 2010 17:57:06 GMT

Author: usr1gt
Post subject: Spain are my bet
Posted: Mon May 03, 2010 6:57 pm

I can see Spain going all the way if they can stay clear of injuries, cant see England doing it unfortunately

[English Premiership] Re: Gerrard's backpass was it...

Author — Mon, 03 May 2010 17:48:17 GMT

Author: usr1gt
Post subject: Re: Gerrard's backpass was it...
Posted: Mon May 03, 2010 6:48 pm

I know Gerrard hates Man Utd but I cant see him gifting anyone a goal myself

[English Premiership] Re: Gerrard's backpass was it...

Author — Mon, 03 May 2010 17:37:53 GMT

Author: ComeOnTheBlues
Post subject: Re: Gerrard's backpass was it...
Posted: Mon May 03, 2010 6:37 pm

Nice one Gerrard bye bye Man U!

[English Premiership] Gerrard's backpass was it...

Author — Mon, 03 May 2010 08:51:03 GMT

Author: usr1gt
Post subject: Gerrard's backpass was it...
Posted: Mon May 03, 2010 9:51 am

Deliberate? Gerrard would hate to see man utd to walk away with a record of league titles...

[The Title Race] The title race goes into the last day

Author — Sun, 02 May 2010 17:53:10 GMT

Author: RobertDicks
Post subject: The title race goes into the last day
Posted: Sun May 02, 2010 6:53 pm

With Manchester united just about overcoming Sunderland away with a 1-0 victory and Chelsea beating Liverpool 2-0 the title race will go down to the final day of season. Surly Chelsea cannot lose it from here?

[English Championship] blackpool in playoffs

Author — Sun, 02 May 2010 17:41:19 GMT

Author: usr1gt
Post subject: blackpool in playoffs
Posted: Sun May 02, 2010 6:41 pm

Despite a nervy display in their 1-1 draw at home to bristol city swansea's inability to score has cost them dearly. A win would have seen them make the play offs but once again they could not score.

[General Football Banter] Re: Football Debt

Author — Sat, 01 May 2010 19:03:03 GMT

Author: RobertDicks
Post subject: Re: Football Debt
Posted: Sat May 01, 2010 8:03 pm

Peter ridsdale is leaving Cardiff city but unfortunatly he is not taking his massive debt with him. After living the dream yet again he is leaving Cardiff with massive debt with only incoming investement saving Cardiff from administration.

[UEFA Champions League] Inter go through against Barcelona

Author — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 21:12:49 GMT

Author: RobertDicks
Post subject: Inter go through against Barcelona
Posted: Wed Apr 28, 2010 10:12 pm

Before the game I would have been quite glad for Barcelona to go through given the italians passion for playing defensive football but having seen the blatent cheating on show to get the inter player sent off I am more than happy with the result.

The sooner this vile behavior is stamped out the better well done inter for holding on.

[General Football Banter] Yahoo! to show Premiership highlights online

Author — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 11:55:24 GMT

Author: RobertDicks
Post subject: Yahoo! to show Premiership highlights online
Posted: Wed Apr 28, 2010 12:55 pm

Yahoo! will be screening five minute highlight packages of every Premiership League match from next season via http://www.yahoo.co.uk

Highlights will be shown at midnight on Sunday after weekend matches and at midnight the same day following midweek games.

Yahoo! say the service will be supported by advertising but how intrusive will this advertising be to tempt people to click on it? I'm all for online content but I don't want to watch football whilst being bombarded with advertising.

[General Football Banter] Re: Football Debt

Author — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 11:49:21 GMT

Author: usr1gt
Post subject: Re: Football Debt
Posted: Wed Apr 28, 2010 12:49 pm

Hull are also in financial strife they may well be in trouble after relegation this year to the Championship.

[UEFA Champions League] Bayern Munich Through to the final

Author — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 11:48:19 GMT

Author: usr1gt
Post subject: Bayern Munich Through to the final
Posted: Wed Apr 28, 2010 12:48 pm

Bayern Munich have made the champions league final but what an away record they have. They seem to be free scoring on the road so will this serve them well for the final?

[Relegation] Winner takes all - Sheffield Wednesday Vs Crystal Palace

Author — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 11:49:18 GMT

Author: RobertDicks
Post subject: Winner takes all - Sheffield Wednesday Vs Crystal Palace
Posted: Tue Apr 27, 2010 12:49 pm

What a showdown the game at Hillsborough will be with the winner staying in the Championship. With a win the only result that can keep Wednesday up its sure to be a cracking game.

[English Championship] Swansea are doing a Cardiff!

Author — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 11:35:34 GMT

Author: usr1gt
Post subject: Swansea are doing a Cardiff!
Posted: Mon Apr 26, 2010 12:35 pm

The Jacks won't be happy, sitting in the play offs for a vast majority of the season and now Blackpool overtake them. Will they make it? Blackpool have Bristol City at home next week, win and they make the play offs whatever Swansea do.

I think Bristol are in with a chance mind they will want a win after a disappointing season.

[General Football Banter] Re: Uefa gone mad - Again?!!!

Author — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 11:32:25 GMT

Author: ComeOnTheBlues
Post subject: Re: Uefa gone mad - Again?!!!
Posted: Mon Apr 26, 2010 12:32 pm

The FA are just as bad making Liverpool play on the Monday with such a big trip ahead of them. Saying that they are well paid so they should get on with it!

[Relegation] Portsmouth, Burnley and Hull City

Author — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 11:31:12 GMT

Author: ComeOnTheBlues
Post subject: Portsmouth, Burnley and Hull City
Posted: Mon Apr 26, 2010 12:31 pm

Looks like these 3 cant see it changing now. Looking at these clubs next season it will be hard for them in the Championship as well

[The Title Race] Re: The Title Race - All Over?

Author — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 11:29:58 GMT

Author: ComeOnTheBlues
Post subject: Re: The Title Race - All Over?
Posted: Mon Apr 26, 2010 12:29 pm

How these things turn around Chelski are now only one point ahead of Man Utd with a nasty trip to Liverpool to come. I wonder if Liverpool will be fully up for that game knowing the Mancs are close to their records of league title wins?

[Relegation] Will Sheffield Wednesday survive?

Author — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 12:35:01 GMT

Author: RobertDicks
Post subject: Will Sheffield Wednesday survive?
Posted: Wed Apr 21, 2010 1:35 pm

Plymouth and Peterborough have gone will Sheffield Wednesday? Cardiff City are their opponents on Saturday a difficult away fixture but Cardiff City may rest players after securing a playoff place.

[General Football Banter] Re: Uefa gone mad - Again?!!!

Author — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 12:31:03 GMT

Author: RobertDicks
Post subject: Re: Uefa gone mad - Again?!!!
Posted: Wed Apr 21, 2010 1:31 pm

Looks like they are at Bordeaux airport waiting for a onward flight. Absolute madness from Uefa although is anyone surprised?

[General Football Banter] Football Debt

Author — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 12:28:56 GMT

Author: RobertDicks
Post subject: Football Debt
Posted: Wed Apr 21, 2010 1:28 pm

It has been reported today that Portsmouth are £119M in debt quite unbelievable spending by a club with a small ground thus limited revenue.

Crystal Palace are in administration, Cardiff City not far off and Plymouth also in trouble in the Championship but who is to blame? Naive or irresponsible chairmen (any one mention Peter Ridsdale?), fans expectations that fuel the irresponsible chairmen. Or is it the premier league who's riches and fans desire to see their club succeed fuel all the problems here?

[General Football Banter] Uefa gone mad - Again?!!!

Author — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 12:20:22 GMT

Author: ComeOnTheBlues
Post subject: Uefa gone mad - Again?!!!
Posted: Tue Apr 20, 2010 1:20 pm

Why on earth have Uefa decided to go ahead with this weeks Europa ties with the travel chaos across Europe? Liverpool are travelling to Madrid by train (1,200 miles away!) whilst Fulham have to endure a difficult 11-hour trip by coach and Eurotunnel to Hamburg in Germany for their first leg tie.

This is just madness why on earth cant the ties be put back a week?

[General Football Banter] Re: Liverpool put up for sale

Author — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 12:16:26 GMT

Author: ComeOnTheBlues
Post subject: Re: Liverpool put up for sale
Posted: Tue Apr 20, 2010 1:16 pm

Perhaps with Liverpool out of the Champions League next season the price will be cheaper?

[The Title Race] Newcastle Champs

Author — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 12:10:20 GMT

Author: RobertDicks
Post subject: Newcastle Champs
Posted: Tue Apr 20, 2010 1:10 pm

At a canter in the end how will they do in the Prem next season though? They have a good squad but it must need investment so will Mike Ashley invest given the antics of last season?

[English Premiership] Re: Torres out for rest of season

Author — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 12:28:08 GMT

Author: usr1gt
Post subject: Re: Torres out for rest of season
Posted: Mon Apr 19, 2010 1:28 pm

If he does play in the world cup and plays even to half of his potential the lack of Champions League football at Liverpool may well see him move on.

[English Premiership] Torres out for rest of season

Author — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 12:21:32 GMT

Author: ComeOnTheBlues
Post subject: Torres out for rest of season
Posted: Mon Apr 19, 2010 1:21 pm

Torres underwent knee surgery yesterday with the rehabilitation around six weeks which takes us close to the world cup. I'm sure he will be in the Spanish squad but how fit will he be and will all this football effect his Liverpool form next season (if he is still at Anfield of course)!

[General Football Banter] Liverpool put up for sale

Author — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 10:06:11 GMT

Author: RobertDicks
Post subject: Liverpool put up for sale
Posted: Fri Apr 16, 2010 11:06 am

At last the American owners of Liverpool have at last put the club up for sale but will they be reasonable in selling the club or will they hold Liverpool to ransom with a ridiculous asking price?

Lets hope whoever buys Liverpool will have the clubs interest at heart rather than eyeing a quick profit

[General Football Banter] Premier League contests Ofcom decision over Sky Sports

Author — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 19:08:55 GMT

Author: usr1gt
Post subject: Premier League contests Ofcom decision over Sky Sports
Posted: Thu Apr 15, 2010 8:08 pm

After ofcom's decision to make Sky sell its sports channels cheaper to rival cable channels it looks like the premier league is to mount a challenge. I don't see why Sky should have to do so myself, they provid quality coverage which costs them plenty of money so why should other broadcasters reap these rewards when they are not prepared to invest so much money into the game themselves?

[General Football Banter] worlds biggest football fan gets free tickets? WHAT??

Author — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 07:44:21 GMT

Author: mbloome
Post subject: worlds biggest football fan gets free tickets? WHAT??
Posted: Thu Apr 15, 2010 8:44 am

http://www.worldsgreatestfootballfan.com/ prize - WOLRD CUP TICKETS?? Are you kidding me? AMAZING! I just joined =)

[Transfer Rumours] Steven Gerrard to Inter Milan

Author — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 11:48:53 GMT

Author: RobertDicks
Post subject: Steven Gerrard to Inter Milan
Posted: Wed Apr 14, 2010 12:48 pm

Jose Mourinho is confident that Steven Gerrard will quit Liverpool and join the Italian champions Inta Milan next season. I cant see this being true OK Liverpool will not be in the Champions League next season by surly Italian football is a 'backwater' compared to the Premiership and La Liga?

[The Title Race] The Title Race - All Over?

Author — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 21:20:25 GMT

Author: ComeOnTheBlues
Post subject: The Title Race - All Over?
Posted: Tue Apr 13, 2010 10:20 pm

With Chelsea winning 1-0 tonight against Bolton the blues are now 4 points clear at the top surly with Manchester United having to go to Man City its all over?

Team P GD PTS
Full Premier League table
1 Chelsea 34 55 77
2 Man Utd 34 50 73
3 Arsenal 33 41 71
4 Man City 33 28 62
5 Tottenham 32 26 58
6 Liverpool 34 21 56

[General Football Banter] Portsmouth's Richard Hughes "appearance money and bonuses a"

Author — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 11:33:31 GMT

Author: RobertDicks
Post subject: Portsmouth's Richard Hughes "appearance money and bonuses a"
Posted: Tue Apr 13, 2010 12:33 pm

In an article on BBC news today http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/p/portsmouth/8616728.stm Portsmouth's Richard Hughes has been talking about the bonuses that are due to be paid to Pompey players because they have reached the FA cup final -

"I'm one of the players reported to not be allowed to play, but I've been through my contract and there's nothing in it to say I cannot play," he said.

"I think the most likely thing that would happen is what is happening now at the club, where all the appearance money and bonuses are deferred to a later date when a new owner is in place.

Am I missing something? Mr Hughes you are a highly paid footballer and Portsmouth will not be on a sound financial footing for a long time can you not waive your payment completely? Isn't the chance to appear in the FA cup final not enough for you?

[English Premiership] Last few games for Benitez

Author — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 21:02:00 GMT

Author: ComeOnTheBlues
Post subject: Last few games for Benitez
Posted: Mon Apr 12, 2010 10:02 pm

OK so it looks like Benitez is not going to get Liverpool into the top 4 abd into the champions league. Is this the end of the road for him? Will he resign or be sacked, can Liverpool afford to sack him?

The way it is going Liverpool may not even make Europe next season. Forth place looks like Man Cities to lose now

[English Championship] Re: Cardiff City with Four games to go and all that...

Author — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 15:22:58 GMT

Author: Jenko
Post subject: Re: Cardiff City with Four games to go and all that...
Posted: Mon Apr 12, 2010 4:22 pm

Celebrations in the Forresters on the 24th then!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[English Championship] Re: Cardiff City with Four games to go and all that...

Author — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 08:06:45 GMT

Author: RobertDicks
Post subject: Re: Cardiff City with Four games to go and all that...
Posted: Mon Apr 12, 2010 9:06 am

I can't see it this time we have weathered a patch with a depleted squad and we now have players coming back ready for the final push. I would also like to think that the chasing pack had a bit more quality last year plus the chasing pack still have some tough games to come.

I think with our home game against Sheffield Wednesday we should be OK. (I say with great confidence!)

[FA Cup] Portsmouth Produce Shock

Author — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 08:01:48 GMT

Author: usr1gt
Post subject: Portsmouth Produce Shock
Posted: Mon Apr 12, 2010 9:01 am

Did anyone see that coming well done for Portsmouth for overturning Spurs but now the players have to agree to waive there bonus for reaching the final.

I would hope that all these players won't think twice about this, the chance to play in a FA Cup final most players would jump at the chance!

[English Championship] Cardiff City with Four games to go and all that...

Author — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 07:30:02 GMT

Author: Jenko
Post subject: Cardiff City with Four games to go and all that...
Posted: Sat Apr 10, 2010 8:30 am

Cardiff City find themeselves in an incredibly strong position going into today's home game against Reading - or are we?

This time last year (4 games to go) things were even better. We were on 72pts with a very realistic chance of catching Birmingham in 2nd (77pts) for the last auto place as we also had a game in hand over them.

The teams chasing the play-off places (Swansea & Preston) had also played a game more than us and were 8 points adrift of us in 4th. We had a goal differenvce of +22 whilst Swansea were +14 and Preston +4.

And then we went to Preston - I need say no more!

This year with 4 games to go we are on 69pts and again in 4th place however we have no chance of an automatic spot so a play off place it should be. That said we are only 6pts clear of Blackpool with a goal difference of +19 compared to Blackpools +16.

I'm still confident but will be far happier stood having a jar after the game today if we've beaten Reading and Blackpool have lost at Newcastle!

We can't mess up again - can we?

[English Premiership] Chris Kamara misses sending off at Portsmouth.

Author — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 12:35:38 GMT

Author: RobertDicks
Post subject: Chris Kamara misses sending off at Portsmouth.
Posted: Fri Apr 09, 2010 1:35 pm

This has got to be one of Chris Kamara's classic moments on Soccer Saturday when he completely missed the sending off of Portsmouth player Anthony Vanden Borre. Even non football fans will appreciate the funny side of this one as Kammy looks totally bemused when the camera is turned on him! To rub salt into the wound Kammy seems to think that Vanden Borre was substituted rather than sent off.

Its a classic clip so enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8gKmQ6Hrro&feature=player_embedded

[General Football Banter] Torres he can score goals Mr Benitez

Author — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 21:20:54 GMT

Author: usr1gt
Post subject: Torres he can score goals Mr Benitez
Posted: Thu Apr 08, 2010 10:20 pm

another reason tonight with torres scoring late on against Benfica is yet more proof that Rafa's decision to take Torres off against Birmingham on the weekend was yet more maddness by the spaniard.

[General Football Banter] Re: Well done to AFC Bournemouth

Author — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 12:29:30 GMT

Author: ComeOnTheBlues
Post subject: Re: Well done to AFC Bournemouth
Posted: Thu Apr 08, 2010 1:29 pm

There still hanging in there for the automatic promotion spot. Come on the Cherries!

[General Football Banter] Ferguson heavily criticises the behaviour of Bayern Munich's

Author — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 12:28:31 GMT

Author: ComeOnTheBlues
Post subject: Ferguson heavily criticises the behaviour of Bayern Munich's
Posted: Thu Apr 08, 2010 1:28 pm

How does he get away with it? Any other manager would be under severe disciplinary action with FIFA for is what can only be described as a racist slur against the Germans. His talk of 'typical German behaviour' shouldn't go down with to well with authorities outside of the football world either.

He is hardly in a position to criticise either, his players are notoriously bad for surrounding referees to influence their decisions so perhaps before he makes comments like that he should get his own house in order first.

[UEFA Champions League] Lionel Messi simply the best

Author — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 20:19:41 GMT

Author: usr1gt
Post subject: Lionel Messi simply the best
Posted: Wed Apr 07, 2010 9:19 pm

Can anyone stop this kid, I say kid isn't he still only 22? A truely great performance smashing in four goals against Arsenal.

The whole Barcelona team were fantastic but could Messi's four goal haul go down as one of the best individual performances in the Champions league? Better than Gerrards in the final?

[Football Trivia] One Scouser has won the FA Cup with Liverpool And Everton

Author — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 11:01:10 GMT

Author: RobertDicks
Post subject: One Scouser has won the FA Cup with Liverpool And Everton
Posted: Fri Nov 27, 2009 12:01 pm

Name the only scouser to win the FA Cup with Liverpool and Everton

[Relegation] Re: Portsmouth 'sack' boss Paul Hart

Author — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 08:58:38 GMT

Author: ComeOnTheBlues
Post subject: Re: Portsmouth 'sack' boss Paul Hart
Posted: Fri Nov 27, 2009 9:58 am

Well it doesn't come as much of a surprise that Avram Grant has been appointed Portsmouth manager. The writing for poor old Paul Hart was on the wall as soon as he arrived. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/footbal ... 378603.stm

[UEFA Champions League] Liverpool Crash Out

Author — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:53:10 GMT

Author: RobertDicks
Post subject: Liverpool Crash Out
Posted: Wed Nov 25, 2009 1:53 pm

What a great reminder to players that the game lasts until the referee blows his final whistle? Late goals against Lyon have cost Liverpool dear the only other team I can think of that routinely switch off after 90 minutes is Cardiff City!

However late goals they may have been it does not disguise the fact that Liverpool's squad is not good enough. Get Gillette and Hicks out of the club!

[Relegation] Re: Portsmouth 'sack' boss Paul Hart

Author — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:48:56 GMT

Author: RobertDicks
Post subject: Re: Portsmouth 'sack' boss Paul Hart
Posted: Wed Nov 25, 2009 1:48 pm

With what he has been given to work with it is unfair and to be fair Portsmouth have been a bit unlucky in some games they have played quite well.