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Sir Kevin
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Were my 'Spurs established yesterday afternoon? I still say the managers should play poker or maybe darts!
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Sioni Sais
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I suppose I could start a Hell thread but here's a white, well-heeled European male asserting that there's no problem with racism in football. You can read the article and tell me if you don't think there's one law for the suits and another for the players.
Naturally he's tried to make out that he's been misquoted but a skilled politician like Blatter knows his way round the block. To paraphrase Nye Bevan from fifty odd years ago, if he's sincere in what he says, he's too stupid to remain president of FIFA.
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Imaginary Friend
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Well yes.
But most of Blatter's pronouncements reflect the fantasy universe which he wishes to construct rather than reality. Like women's soccer uniforms consisting of hot pants and sports bras. They guy's a jerk.
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Sir Kevin
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Yup, and he has a piss-poor excuse for a name!
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Sir Kevin
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My side's number three! My side's number three! Leapfrogged over Chelsea and Newcastle. Could this be another world-class season for Spurs?
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Eldo
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quote: Originally posted by ken: Down in this neck of the woods, the discussion is about which of our fixtures the Metropolitan Police will move first. 17th of September is a likely early candidate.
Flicking through I initially read this as 'which fixture will the Metropolitan Police move first' Then I realised that no one else would be thinking about the glories of the Isthmian Premier League
The glories of mid table obscurity in the non league mean the only thing we (Carshalton Athletic since you ask) still have any propect of winning is the Surrey Senior Cup. The filth beat us 5-0 in the league and not a single one of their players is actually a copper.
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wanderingstar
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Gary Speed RIP
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Tom Day
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Well the FA Cup draw has now happened. I did like it when Man City were drawn against Man U! Charlton have an away match at Fulham - should be a good game and we could get an upset although I would have prefered to be at home (Although in Charltons case as we have a Premiership stadium it wouldn't be as much an advantage)
I have now got to my first match of the season, not a Charlton game but York City - who beat Kettering 7-0! (Kettering being another team on the brink of bankruptcy) Charlton though still going strong in league one, looks like we should be in the Championship next year.
Roll on 3rd round weekend.
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wanderingstar
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And that FA Cup draw takes on extra flavour after last nights (heartbreaking ) ECL exits.
As a former resident of Floyd Rd, I'm very happy to see CAFC flying. The fans and the stadium deserve bigger, better times.
Is Chris Powell the real deal? Here's hoping.
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Tom Day
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quote: Originally posted by wanderingstar: Is Chris Powell the real deal? Here's hoping.
Well he's doing a good job at the moment. As long as we keep him, even if things start to go wrong this year, we need to keep with him. He changed the squad totally this year - 19 new players came in the summer, which has helped. There was a negative atmosphere over the past few years, almost since Curbishley left. Hopefully now we have turned the corner and can do something about it!
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balaam
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Time to buy a new Sat Nav. Manchester is no longer in Europe.
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Imaginary Friend
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Well they are - in the Europa league. Mancini's already said he's going to take it seriously, but can anyone realistically see Fergie putting out the Scum's first choice team for it?
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Sir Kevin
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Oh, and Spurs won again yesterday, defeating West Brom, though I missed it. Pity there were so many injuries. Still, we're solidly in third place and looking forward to the next match against Cheltenham.
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Imaginary Friend
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Did anyone else see Tim Howard's goal yesterday? I hate to think what Owen Coyle must have been saying on the touchline.
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Sioni Sais
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quote: Originally posted by Imaginary Friend: Did anyone else see Tim Howard's goal yesterday? I hate to think what Owen Coyle must have been saying on the touchline.
And a lot of good it did us! The wrong Cahill won the game for Bolton. Anybody want a time-expired attacking midfielder?
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Marvin the Martian
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quote: Originally posted by Imaginary Friend: Did anyone else see Tim Howard's goal yesterday?
Definitely one for "What Happened Next" in a few years' time!
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Og, King of Bashan
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I love how stoic he remains. I would have been jumping up and down and doing the celebration dance I had been dreaming up all those years.
By the way, has anyone else noticed that Man U. has lost two in a row? One of those at home to relegation-bound Blackburn. Could the wheals be falling off that dynasty? Or has my year away from fantasy premiere league caused me to miss key injuries which explain the Devil's form?
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Imaginary Friend
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Yeah, Vidic and Fletcher are out for the season, Ferdinand is in-and-out, Cleverley and Young are also injured so they had to play Giggs and Jones in the middle of midfield for the Blackburn game. I think there is definitely a chance that the wheels could come off a bit in the next few weeks.
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Tom Day
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quote: Originally posted by Og, King of Bashan: I love how stoic he remains. I would have been jumping up and down and doing the celebration dance I had been dreaming up all those years.
From hearing him quoted on the radio tonight he said that he felt slightly guilty and sorry for it (as I think he was on the recieving end of something similar in a reserve game once) Can anyone name the other goal keepers who have scored in the Premiership?
Looking forward to FA cup weekend this week - hoping for an upset at Fulham!
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Imaginary Friend
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Schmeichel got a couple from corners, didn't he?
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Wet Kipper
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it was on a news article earlier today - Friedel got a similar one against a former England keeper whose name I can't remember.
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Wet Kipper
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No, I'm getting confused with his goal from a corner
the other long range goal was Robinson, against Foster [ 05. January 2012, 21:04: Message edited by: Wet Kipper ]
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Tom Day
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quote: Originally posted by Wet Kipper: it was on a news article earlier today - Friedel got a similar one against a former England keeper whose name I can't remember.
I heard it a few months ago in a quiz and Howards goal reminded me of it. And yes, you have them all I think.
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Sioni Sais
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quote: Originally posted by Tom Day: quote: Originally posted by Wet Kipper: it was on a news article earlier today - Friedel got a similar one against a former England keeper whose name I can't remember.
I heard it a few months ago in a quiz and Howards goal reminded me of it. And yes, you have them all I think.
Back when footballs were muddy sodden lumps and not the kids toys that weigh about six ounces I just remember Pat Jennings scoring from his own area against the Mancs.
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Imaginary Friend
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United luck, eh?
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Tom Day
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Well, Henry doesn't seem to have lost much! There was never going to be anyone else going to score the winning goal was there!
A good weekend of FA Cup football. The Manchester derby was good, even with the Ref trying to ruin it. A couple of good upsets (even though I am hoping Weds will tire themselves out in the cup so we can beat them in the league) Scholes and Henry coming back - what the Manchester Utd midfield must be thinking...
And Charlton lost 4-0. Hey Ho!
Tom
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Sir Kevin
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Spurs should have won the last match: we'd have been second in the rankings. Now if we can only beat City next weekend, we shall be.
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Imaginary Friend
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Did you see the game, Sir Kevin? I thought Wolves deserved their point.
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ken
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quote: Originally posted by Tom Day:
And Charlton lost 4-0. Hey Ho!
I've only ever seen Charlton play twice in the flesh as it were. And they let in four goals both times
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Sir Kevin
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quote: Originally posted by Imaginary Friend: Did you see the game, Sir Kevin? I thought Wolves deserved their point.
I did see it. I wish they dan't gotten that point, but they played much better than we did in the first half. I was on the edge of my seat until we scored the equalizer in the second half. I really wish we'd won: I know we can beat City next weekend.
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Stejjie
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quote: Originally posted by ken: quote: Originally posted by Tom Day:
And Charlton lost 4-0. Hey Ho!
I've only ever seen Charlton play twice in the flesh as it were. And they let in four goals both times
Wish you'd have come and seen them against us (Sheffield Wednesday) on Saturday - we might have got a better result then...
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ken
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quote: Originally posted by Stejjie: Wish you'd have come and seen them against us (Sheffield Wednesday) on Saturday - we might have got a better result then...
I think the magic only works at the Den. Something to do with fifteen or so thousand very loud people all shouting wordless noise at the same time. Forget about clever songs and tricksy little slogans, just open your mouth and chant "uhhhhhhhhhhhhhh...." as loud as you can.
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Tom Day
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quote: Originally posted by Stejjie: quote: Originally posted by ken: quote: Originally posted by Tom Day:
And Charlton lost 4-0. Hey Ho!
I've only ever seen Charlton play twice in the flesh as it were. And they let in four goals both times
Wish you'd have come and seen them against us (Sheffield Wednesday) on Saturday - we might have got a better result then...
After Saturdays win, and then hoping we beat Sheffied Utd on Sat (playing at home) I am getting more and more relaxed about this season. We seem to be playing well, winning the matches that matter and scoring goals. Chrissy Powell for England?
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Og: Thread Killer
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Liverpool.....
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Sir Kevin
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Spurs match should have been a draw or a win for Spurs: Ballotelli of City deserved a red card which he didn't get. He has form with a red card last year. It will take us longer to become number one now...
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shamwari
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I have supported Charlton since 1947 when I was a kid in Zimbabwe and listened to them win the FA Cup. They had a South African, John Hewi playing for them.
They have gone down the plughole since but presently top League 1.
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shamwari
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Meant to add that I am not enamoured with present styles of play and no longer bother to watch Premiership stuff.
Its all about knocking the ball square ( or backwards) interminably allowing the opposition to get 11 men behind the ball. 9 times out of 10 the eventual final pass into a crowded penalty area is blocked and the whole painful procedure starts again. Square passes, back passes, an eventual foray into a crowded penalty area with no result. BORING BORING BORING [ 22. January 2012, 19:34: Message edited by: shamwari ]
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Sir Kevin
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Well, that violent, bigoted rat bastard from Italy finally got sent off, but whither us? Will they subtract the goal the dumb shit scored and take two points off City? Will Spurs become 2nd in the standings some time soon? When will it happen? We should have won that match, but then we do have a 40-year-old keeper from the US. I hope he's not past it?
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Jonah the Whale
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quote: Originally posted by Og: Thread Killer: Liverpool.....
Maybe something can be salvaged from the season. Though to be honest I think we are more likely to lose against teams like Cardiff than Man C.
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Sioni Sais
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quote: Originally posted by Sir Kevin: Well, that violent, bigoted rat bastard from Italy finally got sent off, but whither us? Will they subtract the goal the dumb shit scored and take two points off City? Will Spurs become 2nd in the standings some time soon? When will it happen? We should have won that match, but then we do have a 40-year-old keeper from the US. I hope he's not past it?
I'll have you know that Mario Balotelli is being victimised! According to his agent that is.
Aww. Poor lamb.
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Sir Kevin
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We both read the same story in the Guardian apparently. The agent is a dumb shit too!
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Wet Kipper
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well, let's hope the Ayr and Kilmarnock supporters in tomorrow's semi final can show the Old Firm how a local derby should be played/supported. As a Killie fan I'm sad not to be able to go, but I'm expecting a win, and therefore planning to attend the final.
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Sioni Sais
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Good news: A win for Everton, over Man City no less. Always good to beat the dirty b******s, who are earning a reputation as the Leeds United of the 21st century.
Bad news: it gives Man Utd a better chance of winning the Premiership.
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Imaginary Friend
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quote: Originally posted by Sioni Sais: Bad news: it gives Man Utd a better chance of winning the Premiership.
I guess that's true, but I think there are plenty of twists left in the story before the end of the season. United look capable of dropping points, and they don't even have any players in Africa right now. They're also a different team without Rooney, so any injury to him will set them back. I'm firmly in the ABU camp, and I haven't given up hope yet.
Once City get Kompany fit and Yaya Toure back, they'll look the better team again. All that remains to be seen is whether they've got the bottle.
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ken
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I have a ticket for Millwall away at West Ham on Saturday. Deeply unsure about this. But we will see.
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Imaginary Friend
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Did you go, ken?
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Jigsaw
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quote: Originally posted by ken: I have a ticket for Millwall away at West Ham on Saturday. Deeply unsure about this. But we will see.
Why "deeply unsure"? Fear of crowd trouble, or of the result?
I went and can report no problems off the pitch and precious little joy on it.
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Sir Kevin
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I am really bloody annoyed that the score of the Spurs/City game was not revised downwards to a draw when Balotelli was red-carded. Why should someone who had no business being in the match be allowed to score a bogus goal!? Also, why the hell don't those idiot Fox Soccer Channel executives, who are apparently die-hard Manchester sides supporters, televise all of the Spurs Matches? I can only pray that Chelsea, the posh side, wins their next match against City...
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Wet Kipper
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so, how much of his officially-not-a-bonus-bonus has happy Harry slipped fabby Fabio's way to move over ?
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