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Posted by: Duncan Jul 29 2009, 11:23 PM

We seriously need one of these. Premiership season is only 3 weeks away and I seriously can't wait. Hopefully Man City will crumble as usual and finish around 8th place. Hull are seriously buggered. I've never seen such bad transfer activity and they are serious contenders to finish bottom.

Man United, despite losing Ronaldo and Tevez, have looked pretty strong in their friendlies so far. Owen has looked to be the buy of the transfer window. All he needs to do is stand infront of the goal which I'm fairly sure he's capable of. On a free as well so no one can complain. Still reckon they could do with buying David Silva, someone with proven quality. Liverpool also look strong, so will be interesting to see what unfolds throughout the season. Unfortunately for Arsenal they're lacking cover and consistent quality and will probably struggle for a top 4 finish this season. Chelsea haven't really been that active but still obviously have enough quality to challenge.

It's also great to see Newcastle in such a mess. It must be terrible for the fans, but the club is run so badly it was bound to happen. They've been on a downward spiral for years now. Viduka is now a free agent, they've lost Owen, and now Martins is gone. So that leaves them with what? Caroll, Ameobi and Smith? Anyone else? Serious alarm bells.

Away from England Real Madrid have seriously slowed down their transfer activity. Don't reckon they'll set the world alight like many think. Yeah they have the indiviudual talent, but can they come out and play like the current Barcelona team? I don't think. Although Ronaldo finally got his first goal for Real. Penalty of course which he won by, yep, diving. So glad he's gone.

So yeah everyone get chatting about football, any level, any country. Go.

Posted by: lcsdds Jul 29 2009, 11:25 PM

AHH....You mean "Soccer" thread.......

Stupid Americans.......

Posted by: superize Jul 29 2009, 11:47 PM

I love to play Football but watch........ Not something i do very often.......

Only when is the world cup

Posted by: Jerry Arcidiacono Jul 30 2009, 12:21 AM

I was a big fan of Juventus when I was a child. Then I lost interest about this sport even I enjoy to play occasionally with some friends.

Posted by: Canis Jul 30 2009, 12:42 AM

I've always supported Chelsea, but it can be interesting now over the new year... Mame Biram Diouf, a player from my local team here in Norway, has just been bought by Man U.
I love the guy, but becoming a Man U fan now would make myself a "sellout"

We'll see how it goes

Posted by: Duncan Jul 30 2009, 12:49 AM

I checked that guy out on youtube. He seems like a good little finisher. He's gone back out on loan to Molde FK (is it?) until January. What's he like beyond the youtube highlights?

Posted by: Emir Hot Jul 30 2009, 01:28 AM

Pedja is going to love this thread I am also into this sport quite a lot but not as much as him. He knows every possible European team even from 2nd ligues. I also can't wait premiership. I don't have favorite team here in the UK but like to watch all matches. Speaking about other European clubs I think that Barcelona is going to get champions league once again and Wolfsburg get the German ligue as well.

Posted by: Caelumamittendum Jul 30 2009, 01:36 AM

There's already a football thread, unless it has been deleted.

None the less, I would consider myself much of expert regarding English from lower to higher division and a massive fan of Tottenham.

We just bought Crouch. It will hopefully be a good buy. It offers a different dimension to our game, even though we already have "tall" strikers. But there is a difference between Pavlyuchenko's 188cm and Crouch's 201cm. But it might also mean that either Pavlyuchenko or Bent is on their way out. Most likely Bent, as he is not playing in China at the moment.

If we get Huntelaar, as we are also after, I suspect Pavlyuchenko to go too.

I also suspect to see Hutton leave, and Giovani Dos Santos might also leave, as Redknapp is not to keen on him, even though he was Player of the Tournament in a recent international tournament. I hope he stays, and if anything is loaned out.

Posted by: Canis Jul 30 2009, 01:46 AM

Yep, Molde FK get's to keep him out this season, luckily.. If not, chances are we're screwed
Molde is #2 on the charts at the moment, and hadn't it been for Mame, we would problably be on the lower half. He has been the "Player of the Match" almost as many times as we have matches played.
Man U have bought themselves a fine player, if they only let him on

I find the situation kinda funny, really... Since Ole Gunnar Solskjær aka "Sunny" who also played for Man U, came from Molde as well ^^

Posted by: fkalich Jul 30 2009, 02:22 AM

I feel sorry for the rest of the world being stuck with soccer. I am pretty sure that if space aliens come, they will be bemused at why all these people watch soccer in most places, and football in this other one location. But that could be to our advantage, they might decide to exterminate 95% of humans, and let us live, as they might misinterpret this to indicate that the football watchers must be the more intelligent of the species.

I mean think about it. This one group watches a game that is complex, both a thinking man's game, a chess match, and also with incredible athleticism and brutality and all that fun stuff. And the rest watch this game where you can take a nap, pretty assured that when you wake up, that you missed nothing of importance. Nobody scored, and nobody got carried away on a stretcher. What can you expect Space Aliens to conclude when they see that?

Posted by: Santiago Diaz Garces Jul 30 2009, 02:25 AM

I'm not alone now!!. I thought I was the only one here sick about football. I'm quite sad because Boca Juniors lost it's game yesterday aganist Manchester United. But, anyway, it's not a serious cup.
I'm very excited because the Apertura 09 will begin next week and Boca got a lot of great players. Let's see how is it

Posted by: JamesT Jul 30 2009, 02:36 AM

I was gonna say the same thing. Go Redskins!!

Posted by: Duncan Jul 30 2009, 10:59 AM

Congratulations on making no sense.

Posted by: Muris Varajic Jul 30 2009, 11:43 AM

Indeed, Barca has a great chance this year
but I believe Real Madrid is pretty close as well,
or at least it should be considering all new players.
I'm not Real fan tho so I vote for Barca.

Posted by: tonymiro Jul 30 2009, 11:52 AM

Hull just don't seem to be an interesting place for players. Even Nugent has said no to them . Must be No 1 candidate for the drop.

Liverpool were looking fine until Alonso handed in his transfer request this morning. Even with a replacement I can't see them finishing better than 3rd behind Chelsea and Man U. Chelsea and Man U are both still strong squads. Presumably Man U will play Owen as a super sub...

Good to see both Everton - at least for now - and Chelsea telling Man City to get lost over transfers. City have an 'interesting' team - too many personalities and a lack of balance. I really can't see them challenging for top 5 this year since I think they'll take a long time to sort themselves out.

Will be interesting to see how Arsene and Arsenal spend their new transfer funds. If he spends well - and he usually does - they'll remain top 4.

Villa need to add but apart from buying one player who's out injured til January haven't yet done so.
Everton are the same - we need to bring in some first team players, RB and DM at least plus a RW would be good but we probably have no money. Come October though we'll have major players coming back after injuries and if we can keep the team injury free we'll be ok.

Spurs I can't see them doing better than mid table despite their Summer signings.

Top 4 this year (in no particular order): Chelsea, Man U, Arsenal, Liverpool. Plus Everton and Villa fighting it out for 5th and 6th again.

Bar codes. 6-1 to Orient .

Posted by: MickeM Jul 30 2009, 11:54 AM

Or football in the entire world and soccer in the US. We separate the two as football and American football so the term "soccer" would be quite local. Unless the space aliens speak american english of course...


Myself I'm not so team oriented but rather enjoy watching good players no matter which team they are in and good games no matter who plays whom.

Posted by: gibsonmatte Jul 30 2009, 11:55 AM

I'm a Rovers fan and the signings so far seem pretty good. We don't have same budget as the big 4 (or 5 perhaps) but I think we'll manage this season as well. We won't take home the trophy but we won't get kicked out either.

And as for the incredible well played Swedish league (NOT!), my heart goes out for Malmö FF

Posted by: MickeM Jul 30 2009, 12:00 PM

Yeah, regretfully it's a rather uninteresting league

Posted by: Pedja Simovic Jul 30 2009, 12:25 PM

Emir is right, I definitely love this thread !

Actually I was very upset because my team Partizan Belgrade lost last night 2-0 away against Apoel Nicozia (Cyprus). They played 1st leg of 3rd qualifying round for Champions league. What makes me even more upset is that I won't be able to see 2nd leg in Belgrade which is on 5th of August! I travel to Greece for 10 days, leaving on 3rd and now when my team needs the most support I can't provide it. Its just not the same watching it on TV and being on the stands cheering shouting etc
This year I bought season ticket for Partizan Belgrade which includes all friendly games, qualifying for European leagues, cup and league home games. Plan to go to every single game this year! For last two seasons we won 4 trophies (championship + cup) so we are all hoping to repeat that success this year as well


Regarding other teams in Europe... I think Barcelona will still be the best team. Nobody can beat Xavi Iniesta Henry and Messi! They are just best and can hold the ball 90 minutes period Wondering how Zlatan Ibrahimovic will fit into Barca's squad. He can be very selfish player at times and not assist the teammates. Barca is all about team play so I hope Pepe Gvardiola will be able to use Zlatans technique and skill in a good way.

Real Madrid will as usual spend a lot of money (what a waste!) and win nothing They always lack team spirit. Look the players they had in the team last season. Robben ? That guy needs two balls to play the game, he is all about holding the ball and passing to no one. I think similar faith awaits C Ronaldo. Kaka is amazing player but I can't say for sure if he will fit into Reals squad or not.

Will comment more in future in this thread, gotta finish my lesson now

Posted by: Caelumamittendum Jul 30 2009, 02:21 PM

I don't really think we've begun our spending yet this summer. Or selling for that matter. Crouch and two young right/left backs (one of which is going back on a one year loan) is all.

Posted by: superize Jul 30 2009, 04:28 PM

The only leauge i follow with great interest is the one i play in

Posted by: Sensible Jones Jul 30 2009, 05:13 PM

Unless my beloved Arsenal start buying some replacements for all the players we're selling I can't see us doing very much at all this season! We'll be lucky to stay in the top 4!

Posted by: Caelumamittendum Jul 30 2009, 05:44 PM

Pfft. Arsenal...pfft.

Posted by: Pedja Simovic Jul 30 2009, 05:49 PM

No way, you are Arsenal fan?
I support Arsenal as well but Partizan Belgrade in the first place of course

Posted by: Caelumamittendum Jul 30 2009, 05:52 PM

That's it! I'm off the MTP!

Posted by: Pedja Simovic Jul 30 2009, 05:55 PM

Haha. I will get you back on it when you hear this story !

My first ever Premier League game I saw in London LIVE was Totenham vs Charlton at White Hart Line. Totenham won and I was in VIP lounge because starting eleven goalkeeper for Charlton was good friend of mine Sasa Ilic (Serbian guy).

Did that do it ?

I went to see Totenham maybe 3 or 4 times more at White Hart Line because there was one Serbian guy who was supporter of them so I went with him to Spurs games

Posted by: tonymiro Jul 30 2009, 05:55 PM

You're supposed to be in for Huntelaar and possibly Vieira with Bent off to Sunderland Cael. At this point in time with out Huntelaar in and Bent out your net spend is the second or third highest - highest is City.

Spurs are also linked with an awful lot of other players so I do agree that you haven't stopped spending - just like City haven't.

SJ - I'd assume Arsenal will now be looking for transfers in with the large amount of cash City have given them this week and I think Arsene will spend it wisely .

Posted by: Caelumamittendum Jul 30 2009, 06:01 PM

True, it's in generel been a very quite window. I can't remember the price tag of the two young left/right backs, but I think it was 3m a piece. Crouch was about 9m. That adds up to 15 million pounds. It's not a lot, and I think in generel it says more about the window than us.

I know we're in for a lot of other players - I actually have a list of most of the players rumored to come to us. It adds up to 70 or more. Though he has a grim past I wouldn't mind seeing Viera at Spurs.

If we sell Bent and another few our net spend will be about 0. Daniel Levy runs the economy side of the club very well. Though we've bought many players during the last few years, one has to consider the out goings as well. Robbie Keane and Berbatov brought in 50 mill.

Posted by: Sensible Jones Jul 30 2009, 08:06 PM

I hope so! He's got quite a knack of buying good young players!

Posted by: tonymiro Jul 30 2009, 10:55 PM

I think the two Kyles were at least 10m. Everton had agreed 5m just for Naughton according to SUFC but you offered at least 10m for both with one back on loan. Crouch was supposed to go to Sunderland for 12m but didn't want to go north so I think he went to you for 10m - good deal imho, well worth 10m as he'll score quite a few. Bent to Sunderland - maybe 12-15m so a good deal if you get Huntelaar for 10-12m? Keane and LFC - . At the mo it's really only city who are throwing cash about though...



He has SJ, he has. I've a lot of time for Arsenal because you've developed and bought wisely rather than just thrown cash about. I think we (EFC) are pretty much trying the same mate. An example I think we're trying to follow though the press hate us for it. (How I hate Sky when they forget that we've been in the top 4 once and been top 5 regularly for the last 5 years. Oh wait Sky news flash - MCFC to challenge for 5th and break in to the top 4 .)

More seriously - IF LFC do lose Alonso and Masch I think they'll struggle more than Arsenal to stay top 4. And it looks like Alonso is gone...

Posted by: Duncan Jul 30 2009, 11:28 PM

Spurs are just one of those teams that screams average. Getting rid of Bent would be great though. He is terrible. Huntelaar would be a quality signing, I really do rate him. I still can't see Spurs doing that well though. Why anyone would want to buy Crouch I do not know. I don't care what anyone says he is useless. Watching him week in week out last season only confirmed my thoughts, but no one else seems to see it! He has no first touch is useless with both feet and unbelievably average in the air. Just because he has a foot headstart on most balls into the box doesn't mean he will put it away. And don't even get me started on his England performances.

Posted by: Duncan Jul 31 2009, 10:36 AM

Bobby Robson had died today aged 76. Absolutely heatbreaking. It always pained me to see him so frail in his last few years. What a legend and fantastic bloke.

Posted by: tonymiro Jul 31 2009, 10:51 AM

Yes a real shame. He had been ill for some time. RIP Sir Bobby

Posted by: Duncan Jul 31 2009, 11:04 AM

Robson on his time at Newcastle:

"A number of councillors wrote to me to say they had never seen so much emotion in a ceremony of that kind. Perhaps it was because I had talked about my father, and how he went down the pit white and came up black, in an area where the two colours symbolise a city's love of football, a love that burns within me and will never fade."

I'm so crushed. He was the most likeable person in football.

Posted by: Sensible Jones Jul 31 2009, 12:12 PM

RIP Sir Bobby.

Posted by: Jesse Jul 31 2009, 12:21 PM

I'm not that into soccer, american football, nba for the win.

Posted by: Pedja Simovic Jul 31 2009, 01:53 PM

RIP Bobby Robson.

We, Partizan Belgrade fans have great memory of him. 2003 Champions League qualifier 3rd round. First game we lost in Belgrade (0-1 was result) but then away managed to come back with 1-0. We than played extra time which resulted in penalties and we went through. That is the first time some team in Serbia managed to enter Champions league from creation of new country.

Posted by: Lian Gerbino Jul 31 2009, 07:38 PM

+1 supporting Boca til death!



hahaha, man!!!


the next word cup will be awesome! FIFA World Cup South Africa 2010 is not too far from today.
so I think we´ll have a lot of fun following our countries´teams.

btw, which of your countries are in or out of the world cup?

Posted by: Duncan Aug 1 2009, 12:39 AM

Bobby Charlton's dead?

Posted by: Pedja Simovic Aug 2 2009, 09:14 AM

Typo, Bobby Robson...

Posted by: Duncan Aug 4 2009, 07:59 PM

Yay Alonso has gone to Real. Now Liverpool are buggered!

Posted by: sted Aug 4 2009, 08:02 PM

Yeah its gonna be tough just relying on torres, gerrard, carragher............

hope him and that big puff ronaldo get their hair products mixed up.

not that im bitter..........

Posted by: Duncan Aug 4 2009, 08:11 PM

So by relying on them you mean relying on Gerrard? Never has one man carried a team so much. If Mascherano goes to Barca then next season will be hilarious. I also read an article saying Veronin thinks he can play a big part in this coming campaign. In a word "LOL".

Posted by: Nadir Aug 6 2009, 08:46 AM

I am big supporter of Millwall in England (because grandpa from Only Fools And Horses said that one day they will win FA cup, few years ago they almost did it )

Now seriously I am supporter of FK Sarajevo, today we play against Helsinborg in Euro CUP and we have some chances (lost first game 2:1 but as visitor).

I also like Barcelona and Liverpool.

Posted by: Santiago Diaz Garces Aug 7 2009, 02:17 AM

I think that Real Madrid won't win anything!!. It has already happend. They had such an unbelievable team with Ronaldo, Zidane, Roberto Carlos, Casillas, Hierro, Raul, Cambiasso, and they didn't win anything!!. This time, I think it will happen the same.
Same thing happens with bands. When a lot of awesome musicians got together to do something, the final product is not THAT good

Posted by: Nadir Aug 7 2009, 08:02 AM

I think exactly the same. Too many leaders, and that's where human vanity takes it's place. After all somebody has to run without stopping whole game and "stars" don't want to do that. I would like to add Beckham and Figo to your list.

Posted by: Duncan Aug 10 2009, 11:34 AM

Anyone doing a fantasy team this year on http://fantasy.premierleague.com/ ?

If theres a few people I'll set up a private league.

Posted by: superize Aug 10 2009, 11:48 AM

I did a team just recently

Posted by: Duncan Aug 14 2009, 03:01 PM

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/footbal ... 201233.stm

I have such respect for Arsene Wenger. Having a stategy for building a team and sticking with it, despite calls for him to sign big named players. Unfortunately I still don't think Arsenal are big enough to win something, but when they play well its an absolute joy to watch.

Also anyone else for the fantasy league?

Posted by: Caelumamittendum Aug 16 2009, 06:33 PM

Fully deserved 2-1 win! Great goals, great games! We're off to a great start this season!

Posted by: Duncan Aug 27 2009, 12:19 AM

Horrible people at Upton Park the other night. Collison is a complete hero. His dad died in a motorcycle accident not long before the match but chose to play the game which is very admirable. He was taking a corner, and was being taunted about his father by Millwall fans and looked a bit 'dazed' SSN said, but rather than reacting he got on with it. He was crying coming off the pitch at the end though.

Posted by: Santiago Diaz Garces Aug 27 2009, 01:43 AM

I saw news today I was like "Damn!". I thought that those things only happened here. Hahaha.
Talking 'bout Premiere, I saw this past weekend Liverpool - Fullham and it was a totally unfair score. Fullham reached only 3 times Liverpool's goal and they scored those 3 times. And Liverpool was totally the oposite. They play enough well to score more goals but, as Menotti (an Argentinian Trainer) said "Matches aren't deserved. You have to win the match"

Posted by: Duncan Aug 27 2009, 11:50 AM

Trying to decode your reply I assume you mean the Liverpool/Aston Villa game? Yeah Liverpool had enough shots on target but a lot of the time that was just Gerrard trying his luck from distance, especially towards the end of the game.

Posted by: Sergio Dorado Aug 27 2009, 12:18 PM

The only thing that maked Barcelona winned Champions last year was the Great Robbery to Chelsea in Stamford Bridge in semifinals. English press considered the greatest raid in the history of Champions (5 penalties, at least 3 absolutely clear that referee didn´t admit).
But, you knows, Platini is Barça supporter.

Only one club has 9 Champions- Real Madrid. And, the most important thing, all winned in a legal way.

Posted by: Sensible Jones Aug 27 2009, 12:39 PM

So, the mighty Arsenal struggle to a 5-1 aggregate win over Celtic!!

Posted by: Duncan Aug 27 2009, 06:03 PM

Also. Come on people. There must be more than 2 of us doing a fantasy team this year. I want to get a league going.

Posted by: Emir Hot Sep 9 2009, 08:43 AM

There are some really good matches tonight. Bosnia is playing against Turkey. If they win it will give them 95% chance to go to the World Cup for the first time. Another killer match will be at London's Wembley, England - Croatia. If England wins they are qualified but Croatia will then have about 60% chance by the end of qualifications. Croatia won against England 3:2 on the same stadium and this could be a big revenge as Croatia won't have 3 key players. There are some interesting matches in other groups where anything can happen.

Posted by: superize Sep 9 2009, 09:07 AM

Malta-Sweden tonight should be easy victory

Posted by: Pedja Simovic Sep 9 2009, 10:05 AM

Tonight is perfect match, Serbia - France at 21:00pm . Enjoy the game, Serbia is going to win by two goals tonight

Posted by: Emir Hot Sep 9 2009, 10:10 AM

Good luck to your team man

Posted by: Pedja Simovic Sep 9 2009, 10:14 AM

With Radomir Antic as coach we are going all the way

Posted by: Rated Htr Sep 9 2009, 10:15 AM

Portugal is going to miss the world cup -.-

Posted by: Ulrik Sep 9 2009, 10:34 AM

1 Denmark 7 5 2 0 14-3 11 17
2 Hungary 7 4 1 2 9-4 5 13
3 Sweden 7 3 3 1 8-3 5 12
4 Portugal 7 2 4 1 9-5 4 10
5 Albania 8 1 3 4 4-8 -4 6
6 Malta 8 0 1 7 0-21 -21 1

Denmark will beat Albania today and have 20 points with 2 games left.
There is a possibility that Sweden wins 3 matches in a row and ends with 21 points, but i think Denmark is quite safe in front. Hungary has 2 matches against Portugal, and they won't win both so they are out.

I think it will end like this in group 1:

1 Denmark
2 Sweden
3 Portugal
4 Hungary
5 Albania
6 Malta

Posted by: Rated Htr Sep 9 2009, 10:40 AM

Only the first two pass right?

Posted by: Ulrik Sep 9 2009, 10:53 AM

Holy crap, I just realised the game today is an away game, and none of the major Danish tv-stations is showing it.
Why???? (yes I know, it's about money and agreements, but it sucks. I'll have to go some place public and I'm not particularly fond of people )

I'm not sure. I can look into it. But I think it is only number 1 and some of the best second places.
There are 9 UEFA groups, and we don't get 18 European teams qualified i think. Its 11 or 12 teams.

Posted by: Rated Htr Sep 9 2009, 10:53 AM

ok, so Portugal is out

Posted by: Ulrik Sep 9 2009, 10:54 AM

Just looked at Fifa.com
There are 53 European countries playing, and 13 goes through.
So the 9 first, and only 4 second places.

So Portugal has close to zero chance

Posted by: Rated Htr Sep 9 2009, 11:02 AM

That's what we get for getting a stupid coach that doesn't use the players to the maximum and expects a cheap star like Ronaldo to do magic tricks...

Posted by: Sergio Dorado Sep 9 2009, 11:54 AM

Good luck to Bosnia. It looks that Spain don´t will have much problems. The other day we winned Belgium for 5-0 playing great football. Spain has now (in my opinion) the better players in the midfielder with Xavi, Senna, Xabi Alonso and Iniesta.

Posted by: Duncan Sep 9 2009, 12:47 PM

Would be amazing if Portugal didn't qualify. See Ronaldo sulking the entire season.

Posted by: Rated Htr Sep 9 2009, 01:48 PM

For some reason, I agree with you

Posted by: dark_dude Sep 9 2009, 08:00 PM

Come on Rooney.

Posted by: Ulrik Sep 9 2009, 09:26 PM

Oh no, my team got a draw against Albania

Posted by: Emir Hot Sep 9 2009, 10:55 PM

Bosnia 1:1 Turkey. Now we need one more win against Estonia and that's it. Strange how many matches finished draw today. I think 7 of them. Croatia lost horribly 5:1 from England.

Spain will play the last match in Bosnia They are already safe so they should let us go hahah

Posted by: Sensible Jones Sep 10 2009, 12:38 AM

England ~ 5
Croatia ~ 1

Nuff said!!!

Posted by: Santiago Diaz Garces Sep 10 2009, 06:31 AM

Please, don't make me speak about Argentina. Hahaha

Posted by: Caelumamittendum Sep 10 2009, 11:54 AM

I'm just waiting for the international break to be over so I can watch my dear Tottenham again

Posted by: Muris Varajic Sep 10 2009, 12:07 PM

I salute that.

We needed win over Turkey badly but we almost lost as well,
both teams had lot of chances after all so a draw is fair ending.

Posted by: Rated Htr Sep 10 2009, 12:17 PM

Just when I thought that Portugal could go clean their lockeroom, they still hope and won

Posted by: Pedja Simovic Sep 10 2009, 12:19 PM

Serbia drew with France 1-1 in Belgrade. We scored early from penalty, had extra player for over 70 minutes and manage to get a silly goal (goalkeeper let the ball from his hands to Henry) for 1-1 final score. Serbia now needs only 3 points from remaining 2 games (Romania in Belgrade and Litvania away). Even 2 points (2 draws) work in hour favor, so we are 99% qualified directly for world cup!

England wiped the floor with Croatia 5-1 and most goals with headers! It could have been 3 or 4 goals more for England in the first half but Croatia's keeper Runje saved them from total catastrophy (like this isn't one already

I am surprised Denmark wasn't able to beat Albania away and use that game to directly qualify for world cup. They had chance in the previous game to do that as well but failed. Wonder whats happening with those guys ...

Posted by: Emir Hot Sep 10 2009, 12:28 PM

I was surprised that Belgium lost. I thought they are a better team. No way they will go to the World Cup.

Posted by: Rated Htr Sep 10 2009, 12:30 PM

Maybe Portugal passed them on some of their "talent"

Posted by: Sensible Jones Sep 10 2009, 12:43 PM

I wouldn't be so keen!!!
You've got Man Utd on Saturday!!!!

Posted by: Rated Htr Sep 10 2009, 12:50 PM

And i have no tv!!!

Posted by: Sensible Jones Sep 10 2009, 01:12 PM

Find a Pub!!!!
You should be able to find one that's showing it!

Posted by: Rated Htr Sep 10 2009, 01:14 PM

lazy I usually don't watch football without company

Posted by: Sensible Jones Sep 10 2009, 01:17 PM

I don't think you'll be the ONLY one in a Pub watching THAT game!!!

Posted by: Rated Htr Sep 10 2009, 01:18 PM

I'll rephrase it, company that I KNOW

Posted by: Sensible Jones Sep 10 2009, 01:28 PM

Hehehehehe!!
I can understand that!!

Posted by: Caelumamittendum Sep 10 2009, 04:52 PM

My prediction for that game is 2-1 to Spurs. Defoe and Crouch will score.

Posted by: Emir Hot Sep 10 2009, 04:58 PM

I agree. They started this seasson really good. Modric will need 2 more months to recover but I think they can do it

Posted by: Caelumamittendum Sep 10 2009, 06:17 PM

Even though Niko Kranjcar is no Modric, I believe he will be in there to try and gain a spot in the Start 11. We got a bargain on that one paying just about 2 mill. pounds, according to the rumors. Hopefully, though the rumors says otherwise, I believe King and Woodgate or Bassong will be ready for the match too. Lennon was on fire for England and he apparently always enjoys playing against Evra, who will definitely need to be on his marks.

It's only an advantage regarding the league that Everton and Aston Villa has been off to a bad start. They were to be up there fighting for the 7th to 4th spot, but they're off the race now. Laursen and Barry meant too much to Villa for them to bear the loss of those players, and the whole Everton thing with Lescott just reminds me off us and Berbatov last year. That leaves everything open this year.

Posted by: Pedja Simovic Sep 10 2009, 06:26 PM

Spurs can't beat Manchester with Nemanja Vidic in the back. He is now reaching his wanted form and nobody can pass him. I predict win for Manchester by 2 goals margin.

Posted by: Caelumamittendum Sep 10 2009, 06:35 PM

Not if King is playing.

We were all over United last season in the 5-2 loss, leading 2-0 when suddenly the referee thought "oh, United is behind... we need to give them a penanlty for nothing at all".

Few seasons prior to that we were cheated as well, when Roy Caroll lost the ball and it like... almost hit the back of the net and the referee said: "no goal"...

It makes my blood boil in how those things unfair just always seem to fall out to United's favor.

- 5-2 game

- Obviously someone has been paying the ref....

Posted by: Pedja Simovic Sep 10 2009, 06:36 PM

Yes I remember that game and penalty that shock fans all over globe
Manchester must win this game to start building good results and form. Spurs without Modric are without ideas. Kranjcar is not great player and he can't play against Manchester. I can see Spurs scoring one goal perhaps on counter attack with Lennon and Keane but other than this its win for Manchester with Vidic in the back and Rooney up front

Posted by: Caelumamittendum Sep 10 2009, 06:42 PM

As said... King is playing as well as ever, he is without a doubt one of the best defenders in the league, and he isn't even training.

Our record against the Top 4 sides have been amazing lately. From the top of my head:

Arsenal - 4-4
Arsenal - 0-0
United - 0-0
Liverpool - 4-2
Liverpool - 2-1
Liverpool - 2-1
Chelsea - 4-4
Chelsea - 1-0
Chelsea - 0-1
United - 2-5
Liverpool - 1-3.

Posted by: Duncan Sep 12 2009, 07:39 PM

Eat your words. You got done on the counter. Deadly.

Posted by: Caelumamittendum Sep 12 2009, 07:51 PM

All due to Hutton being the worst player the world has ever seen. I have not seen such terrible defending since I watched 5 years old play. I have no idea what Harry was thinking substituting Corluka for Hutton when United only had one striker on the pitch. Terrible defending, terrible tactical decision. I'm angry now.

Posted by: dark_dude Sep 12 2009, 08:41 PM

Exactly what I said earlier on!

Posted by: Duncan Sep 12 2009, 08:46 PM

To be honest, you didn't even deserve to win. You got outplayed for the majority of the game, even against 10 men.

Posted by: dark_dude Sep 12 2009, 08:49 PM

Yeah, didn't think tottenham would win anyway. I was supporting United btw

Posted by: Caelumamittendum Sep 12 2009, 10:01 PM

Never said we deserved to win. Just said we really didn't play well, which is what makes me angry

Posted by: Emir Hot Sep 13 2009, 03:50 AM

I saw the match. Tottenham wasn't in the best shape but they are still a great team.

Posted by: Duncan Sep 13 2009, 11:11 AM

Let's just talk about what an insufferable *** Adebayor is.

Posted by: Sensible Jones Sep 13 2009, 11:27 AM

I'm glad we got rid of him! He was bringing the whole Team down!!!

Posted by: Duncan Sep 13 2009, 11:35 AM

I mean when he can be bothered he's an exceptional footballer, but his actions yesterday with his celebration and his stamp on Van Persie was outrageous.

Posted by: sted Sep 13 2009, 12:41 PM

Lets not forget VP tried to break his legs first! Im not condoning it at all but every action has a reaction, VP should take a look at his own actions begore judging others so harshly. As for his celebration, well, it wasnt the wisest of things to do when you've still got to go back to Arsenal! theyll be gunning for him for sure! Hes lucky its not the Arsenal team of old, I think keown would have smashed him to pieces if ne was still playing!

Posted by: Duncan Sep 13 2009, 11:51 PM

Yeah RVP can be a complete rodhead as well but his tackle wasn't all that bad. If the intent was there I guess we'll never know but it was clear Adebayor meant to rake his face. I've seen loads of City fans on 606 saying Arsenal fans deserved to have their noses rubbed in Ade's goal, "can give it but can't take it" etc. The fact is that Adebayor is a football player and therefore has a responsibility to not behave like a provocative idiot.

Posted by: Pedja Simovic Sep 14 2009, 01:16 AM

Emir what about this prediction ?

Posted by: Caelumamittendum Sep 14 2009, 01:21 AM

Hahaha. A good prediction. Harry got the tactics wrong from the beginning unfortunately. Besides that the substitution of Corluka for Hutton was just terrible. Hutton really can't defend if it meant his life.

As Harry says himself we started playing long balls for Crouch way to early. Should have substituted him for Pavlyuchenko. Crouch was getting nowhere, getting fouls blown against him etc. Should have kept the ball on the floor instead.

As I said though: would have been a good game to win, but not a bad one to lose, as it's one of those games you would normally expect to lose. If we have to lose 8 games during the season, it's best to lose them against top 4 and not bottom 4 as we usually do. Get the points where it's easiest to get them.

Posted by: Emir Hot Sep 14 2009, 01:27 AM

What prediction are you talking about? The match was played yesterday Are you predicting the next one? Anything can happen man. When Modric comes back things will surely look different.

Posted by: Caelumamittendum Sep 14 2009, 01:28 AM

Do you support any team in England, Emir?

Things will definately be different with Modric. He really is the creative core of our team.

Posted by: Pedja Simovic Sep 14 2009, 01:34 AM

I made a prediction 4 days ago, and match was played yesterday, look at the original date of my post
Yes, with Modric things will be different but he is out for next 8-9 weeks + training to get back in shape 2 weeks. 3 months total...

Posted by: Emir Hot Sep 14 2009, 03:05 AM

Ok now I got it


I support teams that I put money on, doesn't really matter which one as long as it makes me money If I have to chose then Tottenham would be kind of a rock and roll team

Posted by: Rated Htr Sep 14 2009, 10:51 AM

How insensitive to the love of football

Although, when i first came to London, I did it too, and hated MU for it

Posted by: Ulrik Oct 9 2009, 07:24 PM

Hello Sweden!

Could you please try not to win tomorrow. Thank you

Posted by: Pedja Simovic Oct 9 2009, 10:53 PM

Haha, nice

Posted by: Staffy Oct 9 2009, 11:00 PM

We will do our best, but thats not a guarantee, since Lagerback got a major brain disease and it's impossible to tell whether Sweden gonna play football or playing with dolls....

Posted by: Staffy Oct 11 2009, 08:38 AM

Congrats to our neighbours & friends from Denmark, as I said - we was not there to play football, but I'll guess it's Your turn in the WC this time! But anyway, we all now that it's more important to play the guitar instead of a game where 22 people are chasing the stomach of a cow.....

//Staffay

Posted by: Ulrik Oct 11 2009, 11:39 AM

To be honest a draw between Denmark and Sweden would have been fair.

I agree! As long as you run around on stage and headbang you'll get your exercise

Posted by: Caelumamittendum Nov 22 2009, 06:25 PM

COOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOMEE OOOOOOOOOOON YOOOOOOOOUU SPUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUURS!

Posted by: Emir Hot Nov 22 2009, 07:27 PM

They killed Wigan today 9:1. Even Kranjcar scored. Amazing.

Posted by: Caelumamittendum Nov 22 2009, 09:05 PM

Kranjcar has been scoring a few lately though. Scored against Bolton. Defoe scored 5, besides that Lennon, Benley, Crouch and Kranjcar scored. Great game, and though Wigan didn't play very well, it was much because we played very well and took all our chances.

Posted by: Emir Hot Nov 22 2009, 09:51 PM

Imagine if Modric was there, I believe they would have scored 5:0 in the first half

Posted by: Caelumamittendum Nov 22 2009, 10:47 PM

Had we won by 15 goals, we would have been 3rd now.

But it still just goes to show that we rely very much on Lennon and Modric being fit.

Posted by: Duncan Nov 23 2009, 08:11 AM

I was waiting for the Spurs fans to bump this thread and bask in their moment of glory.

Posted by: Caelumamittendum Nov 23 2009, 10:30 AM

Posted by: Boson Nov 23 2009, 01:35 PM

Spurs who ????

Posted by: Caelumamittendum Dec 18 2009, 11:44 AM

Spurs 3-0 City!

A little late, I know.

Posted by: Emir Hot Dec 18 2009, 03:15 PM

Last night there were so many strange results in UEFA cup. I didn't win anything

Posted by: Caelumamittendum Sep 19 2013, 01:17 PM

Hello-ello-llo-lo.

Am I the only one into football these days here?

Posted by: WeePee Sep 19 2013, 04:08 PM

Little bit. Champions League: Messi did 3 yesterday, Ronaldo did 3 day before. Chelsea lost surprisingly. I watched Manu - Leverkusen. If you let Rooney have the ball when you're are last defender - you're in a trouble

Posted by: Caelumamittendum Jul 4 2015, 07:59 PM

Thread revival. Copa America final up now. Bet Gabriel is watching?

EDIT: Wait, thought it was now. It's in an hour Oops!

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jul 4 2015, 08:37 PM

I'm very anxious, here at my girlfriend's parents house waiting for the match....

Posted by: Caelumamittendum Jul 4 2015, 08:38 PM

I miss football, so I'm gonna watch eagerly! I'm looking forward to the start of the Premier League again.

Posted by: Chris S. Jul 4 2015, 10:22 PM

I'm a Manchester United fan but unfortunately here in the states - you're lucky to catch maybe one game a year with my local programming

Posted by: Caelumamittendum Jul 4 2015, 11:40 PM

I'm sure you could find a stream online to watch some games

Also, now onto penalty shootout in the final. I was hoping for some goals during the game, but it was a good and high tempo 0-0.

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jul 5 2015, 12:05 AM

Posted by: Caelumamittendum Jul 5 2015, 12:11 AM

Not a good result for Argentina! The penalties they took weren't that good compared to Chile.

Posted by: Caelumamittendum Jan 25 2016, 08:39 AM

It doesn't get any better!

Posted by: Lester Jan 25 2016, 09:34 AM

Reminds me a lot of the old Dutch master, Dennis Bergkamp
Great goal this!

Posted by: Caelumamittendum Feb 14 2016, 07:20 PM

https://streamable.com/smsp

Posted by: Caelumamittendum Aug 16 2017, 02:05 PM

Anyone watch football? What's your favorite team?

I'm a big Tottenham supporter. Good start for us, 2-0 away at Newcastle.

Also:

Great skill by my fellow Dane:



Longer clip here:

https://streamable.com/0zds3

Posted by: Roadside Aug 16 2017, 06:29 PM

Liverpool all through. Had a decent start yesterday to get back to Champions League. Well, hopes are always big for my club. Results have been missing lately.

Posted by: Sensible Jones Aug 18 2017, 12:26 PM

Oh dear Cael, as a Lifelong Arsenal Fan we are supposed to be sworn enemies!!! This could be the end of our friendship!!


It does make for some fun afternoons though, my younger Brother supports Spurs too!!

Posted by: Caelumamittendum Jan 20 2022, 12:16 AM

Well, last time I revived this thread it was for a great comeback. How about another one?

https://streamable.com/g8ozne