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Title: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on July 20, 2013, 11:37:21 pm
So, Marquinhos off to PSG too (from Roma)

Jovetic to Citeh for around 22m pounds.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on July 20, 2013, 11:46:40 pm
Suarez to Arsenal  :P

City have bought very well IMO, overpaid for the players they have got in but if they all click then they will be super tough to beat
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on July 21, 2013, 12:10:59 am
Do you really think Suarez will stay in the EPL? Or have I missed something?

See that Negredo was signed too by Citeh. £20M-odd ...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on July 21, 2013, 12:16:00 am
Do you really think Suarez will stay in the EPL? Or have I missed something?

See that Negredo was signed too by Citeh. £20M-odd ...
Reports in the press this morning that he is going to tell Liverpool he wants to join Arsenal, honestly I am not sure.. If it had to put my last £20 on it then I would say he will end up at Madrid but that would require them selling Higuain who they want silly money for. 

And yeah City have 4 players who would be the main ST at many other clubs.  PS how nice is it to be able to use 'ST' now ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on July 21, 2013, 01:23:38 am
Apparently Spurs will go for Soldado now that Benteke has resigned with Villa, could be a good buy, Spurs need a 20 goal a season striker and Soldado just about guarantees that.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on July 21, 2013, 09:36:58 am
I am happy with Gomez going to Fiorintina.....decent striker in de the serie A next year.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on July 21, 2013, 09:43:04 am
I am happy with Gomez going to Fiorintina.....decent striker in de the serie A next year.

Mario? That's quite a step down isn't it? How old is he?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on July 21, 2013, 09:44:33 am
Gomes...

Talking about a 20+ striker... and for 14m a real bargain.

Quincy on trial with palace, that would nice for teambuilding next year :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on July 21, 2013, 09:44:46 am
Hmm what are your thoughts on the Cesc situation??

Personally I see him staying at Barca as much as I would love him to come back to us.  All the Utd rumours are slightly worrying but unless he is a massive hypocrite then I doubt he would go there.

 Cesc Fabregas (Oct 16, 2012) "If Barca had not come in for me, I would have played my whole career at Arsenal. That was certain."

Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on July 21, 2013, 09:46:18 am
sorry meant Gomes.... ???
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: UltimateSimmo on July 21, 2013, 09:47:22 am
Suarez to Arsenal  :P

I hope you get him and we take every last one of those pennies Wenger has been saving up for years. 50m, yes please
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on July 21, 2013, 10:06:13 am
I hope Suarez goes to spain, we could use the money ;D..in the need for a good creative midfielder
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on July 21, 2013, 10:08:10 am
Really wish Spurs would buy Damiao already  :-[
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: guest15 on July 21, 2013, 08:18:06 pm
we renewed the contract with melo, wearing no 3 jersey, giving no 10 to sneijder...
now riera has to give his no 11 to da drogzzaman
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on July 21, 2013, 08:34:09 pm
we renewed the contract with melo, wearing no 3 jersey, giving no 10 to sneijder...
now riera has to give his no 11 to da drogzzaman
Saw Sneijder play last friday, Van Bommel testimonial, Stam v bronkhorst were also playing but the two players that seemed retired were Vd Wiel and Sneijder they were breathtaking bad.

Team bommel started with a great line up, Muller behind Ibra and Robbery on the wing :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: guest15 on July 21, 2013, 08:36:06 pm
we expect a lot from sneijder... this season...
hope he gets back to his form soon...


otherwise our coach will sell him during the season break in jan, he is that tough...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on July 21, 2013, 08:40:26 pm
He just doesn't life for football anymore, nice wife, sunny weather, a lot of money, he can;t be bothered getting back in form
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: guest15 on July 21, 2013, 08:42:10 pm
hmmm, the only thing is that he is now in a country where supporters are more fierce than italy...
they can turn his life into a living hell here, if fans realise he is not giving 100pct...


btw that is not sth i am proud of, just a fact about hot tempered turkish footy fans.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on July 22, 2013, 12:20:25 am
Looks like Spurs have signed Chadli from FC Twente, hopefully this means we'll see more of Gylfi/Dempsey through the middle instead of out wide.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on July 22, 2013, 07:24:42 am
Looks like Spurs have signed Chadli from FC Twente, hopefully this means we'll see more of Gylfi/Dempsey through the middle instead of out wide.

Seen that, was going to ask the dutch guys what he is like, i know nothing about him.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on July 22, 2013, 07:26:53 am
If the Higuain to Napoli rumours are true then firstly Napoli have overpaid (£32m rumoured) and secondly it is Suarez or nothing for Arsenal and that makes me very worried
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on July 22, 2013, 07:49:53 am
Looks like Spurs have signed Chadli from FC Twente, hopefully this means we'll see more of Gylfi/Dempsey through the middle instead of out wide.

Seen that, was going to ask the dutch guys what he is like, i know nothing about him.
Good player, although injured a lot last two season, when in form the Belgiums bench Hazard for him so a real steal for 7m

Can play as lw or behind the striker, good strenght, pace and shot.

I see Sneijder responded tonight.

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x1254tj_goal-wesley-sneijder-vs-malaga_sport#.UexXXxd9xhE (http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x1254tj_goal-wesley-sneijder-vs-malaga_sport#.UexXXxd9xhE)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on July 22, 2013, 07:54:25 am
So he'll be a card to look forward to next FUT Beuk? He's looked good anytime i've seen Twente play (which is when they're on ESPN) hoping he'll follow the success of Dembele in being a Belgian player to go from the Eredivise to the BPL  ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on July 22, 2013, 07:55:03 am
Hadn't heard that about Higuain, just looked it up now after seeing your comment Lewis and saw this on SSN.  Still to agree personal terms then.

'Reports have been suggesting all day that Napoli have found an agreement with Real Madrid to sign Gonzalo Higuain, but there has still been no confirmation about a deal. The latest rumours coming out of Italy are that, while a €37million offer has been accepted, the Serie A club could now find it difficult to agree personal terms with the player. Arsenal have also been heavily linked with a move for the Argentine this season, while Chelsea are also reported to be tracking his situation.'
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on July 22, 2013, 08:11:13 am
So he'll be a card to look forward to next FUT Beuk? He's looked good anytime i've seen Twente play (which is when they're on ESPN) hoping he'll follow the success of Dembele in being a Belgian player to go from the Eredivise to the BPL  ;D
As a card it probably is too soon but you can compaire him with Dembele, Dembele started out as a striker, has about the same build and probably Chadli is as good as Dembele was when he went to the bpl. If i can develop like Dembele did...

Funy thing those Belgiums in the dutch league: Dembele, Chadli, Tiote, Kone and Mertens all were signed by low league dutch teams because Belgium clubs didn't think they where any good, those Belgiums have no clue  ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on July 22, 2013, 06:36:28 pm
Still hope for you Lewis, vibes are that Higuain aint sold on Napoli.


'The Gunners could also revive their interest in Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Higuain, 25, who is stalling on a move to Napoli because he is keen on a move to London'
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on July 22, 2013, 06:42:44 pm
Just heard on SSN Atletico mid KOKE could be on the way to the Prem
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on July 22, 2013, 07:02:31 pm
Koke, who the fluck is he? any good?  guess he cant be bad if he plays for at madrid.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on July 22, 2013, 07:07:49 pm
Koke, who the fluck is he? any good?  guess he cant be bad if he plays for at madrid.

young CM class act TBH

(http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h137/MrMoe_01/koke_zps5f4b74cf.png)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on July 22, 2013, 07:09:10 pm
So he'll be a card to look forward to next FUT Beuk? He's looked good anytime i've seen Twente play (which is when they're on ESPN) hoping he'll follow the success of Dembele in being a Belgian player to go from the Eredivise to the BPL  ;D
As a card it probably is too soon but you can compaire him with Dembele, Dembele started out as a striker, has about the same build and probably Chadli is as good as Dembele was when he went to the bpl. If i can develop like Dembele did...

Funy thing those Belgiums in the dutch league: Dembele, Chadli, Tiote, Kone and Mertens all were signed by low league dutch teams because Belgium clubs didn't think they where any good, those Belgiums have no clue  ;D

to add: Alderwereld, Vertonghen, Vermaelen, etc.

Chaldi is better than Dembele IMO, more class.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on July 22, 2013, 07:11:17 pm
also see United have put a second bid in for Cesc
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on July 22, 2013, 07:14:03 pm
also see United have put a second bid in for Cesc

yeah, are you listening to talksport too?

Just mentioned that there and they reckon that the fact Utd have made a 2nd bid and that Moyes has confirmed it means they must have got some kind of encouragement from Barca or the player.   I wonder if Villanova leaving will hinder or help chances of signing him.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on July 22, 2013, 07:16:00 pm
Na out of work for the week so have SSN on in the background, don't get Talksport over here :'(
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on July 22, 2013, 07:19:51 pm
As a Utd supporter and someone who thinks Cesc is a quality player, I'm not too impressed that we'd spend 30M+ on him. Fellaini would rather be someone to target. Not sure if Moyes is not allowed to do so though.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on July 22, 2013, 07:23:34 pm
Can see Arsenal coming in at the last minute and activating their clause 
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on July 22, 2013, 07:30:41 pm
Suarez to Arsenal  :P

City have bought very well IMO, overpaid for the players they have got in but if they all click then they will be super tough to beat

If they click.

I fully expect City to struggle early doors.

It takes time to bed in new players, and they insist on a relentless policy of player recruitment.

I could be wrong.  Hope not.  ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on July 22, 2013, 07:43:30 pm
As a Utd supporter and someone who thinks Cesc is a quality player, I'm not too impressed that we'd spend 30M+ on him. Fellaini would rather be someone to target. Not sure if Moyes is not allowed to do so though.

I think he's probably allowed to do so but was discussing this with my bro at weekend (he's a Utd fan), I think Moyes needs some kind of a marquee signing to give Utd fans a shot in the arm amidst the Rooney saga and the uncertainty of a new manager coming in and fact that City and others have been spending.

I think in order to get the fans onboard fully he needs to get a big name, not someone who used to play for Everton, thats too obvious, makes out that he lacks imagination/inspiration to identify players able to play for Utd so just turns to the guys he knows.  Ordinarily Fellaini would be a great signing for most teams inc Utd i just dont think he's perhaps top of the list for the reasons Ive just listed.

Agree with Lewis, not that its my job to manage the books at City but happy with the players we have got, but would like to have picked them up for about 5m less than reported for both of them.  Hopefully reports are exaggerated, everyone likes a 'City offered 30m for a player worth 15m' story.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on July 22, 2013, 07:57:46 pm
As a Utd supporter and someone who thinks Cesc is a quality player, I'm not too impressed that we'd spend 30M+ on him. Fellaini would rather be someone to target. Not sure if Moyes is not allowed to do so though.

I think he's probably allowed to do so but was discussing this with my bro at weekend (he's a Utd fan), I think Moyes needs some kind of a marquee signing to give Utd fans a shot in the arm amidst the Rooney saga and the uncertainty of a new manager coming in and fact that City and others have been spending.

I think in order to get the fans onboard fully he needs to get a big name, not someone who used to play for Everton, thats too obvious, makes out that he lacks imagination/inspiration to identify players able to play for Utd so just turns to the guys he knows.  Ordinarily Fellaini would be a great signing for most teams inc Utd i just dont think he's perhaps top of the list for the reasons Ive just listed.

Agree with Lewis, not that its my job to manage the books at City but happy with the players we have got, but would like to have picked them up for about 5m less than reported for both of them.  Hopefully reports are exaggerated, everyone likes a 'City offered 30m for a player worth 15m' story.
Yep i agree Utd need a big signing to get the fans onside and believing in Moyes.  I can't see Cesc leaving Barca but if he does then my money would be a return to Arsenal.  And City's money and slight overpaying is the reason they get deals done so quickly... instead of haggling over 2/3mil in a fee they just pay it
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on July 22, 2013, 08:00:56 pm
As a Utd supporter and someone who thinks Cesc is a quality player, I'm not too impressed that we'd spend 30M+ on him. Fellaini would rather be someone to target. Not sure if Moyes is not allowed to do so though.

I think he's probably allowed to do so but was discussing this with my bro at weekend (he's a Utd fan), I think Moyes needs some kind of a marquee signing to give Utd fans a shot in the arm amidst the Rooney saga and the uncertainty of a new manager coming in and fact that City and others have been spending.

I think in order to get the fans onboard fully he needs to get a big name, not someone who used to play for Everton, thats too obvious, makes out that he lacks imagination/inspiration to identify players able to play for Utd so just turns to the guys he knows.  Ordinarily Fellaini would be a great signing for most teams inc Utd i just dont think he's perhaps top of the list for the reasons Ive just listed.

Agree with Lewis, not that its my job to manage the books at City but happy with the players we have got, but would like to have picked them up for about 5m less than reported for both of them.  Hopefully reports are exaggerated, everyone likes a 'City offered 30m for a player worth 15m' story.
Yep i agree Utd need a big signing to get the fans onside and believing in Moyes.  I can't see Cesc leaving Barca but if he does then my money would be a return to Arsenal.  And City's money and slight overpaying is the reason they get deals done so quickly... instead of haggling over 2/3mil in a fee they just pay it

Fabregas wont go anywhere in BPL, but Arsenil.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on July 22, 2013, 08:05:07 pm
Who just smited me?  :'(
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on July 22, 2013, 08:09:03 pm
Who just smited me?  :'(

Is smiting frowned upon?   you wrote off City's chances and even hoped for it.  You left me with no choice :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on July 22, 2013, 08:19:23 pm
Who just smited me?  :'(

Is smiting frowned upon?   you wrote off City's chances and even hoped for it.  You left me with no choice :D

No  ;D
Just a blot on my clean copybook... 
Hate to think I've upset anyone!

Afraid I am not a fan of the City way of doing things... ££

Sure all their fans are very nice chaps though  :D
And don't smite people without just cause  :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on July 22, 2013, 08:19:53 pm
Every time I see the word 'smite' it just reminds me of 'SMITE ME OH MIGHTY SMITER' anyone else?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on July 22, 2013, 08:23:17 pm
Who just smited me?  :'(

Is smiting frowned upon?   you wrote off City's chances and even hoped for it.  You left me with no choice :D

No  ;D
Just a blot on my clean copybook... 
Hate to think I've upset anyone!

Afraid I am not a fan of the City way of doing things... ££

Sure all their fans are very nice chaps though  :D
And don't smite people without just cause  :D

Well look at me, im barely positive in the applaud/smiting world :(

Tbh i think you are due an additional smite from Lewis for referring to 'Arsenil' lol
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on July 22, 2013, 08:25:12 pm
Every time I see the word 'smite' it just reminds me of 'SMITE ME OH MIGHTY SMITER' anyone else?

No, not here, never heard that before :)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on July 22, 2013, 08:27:55 pm
Every time I see the word 'smite' it just reminds me of 'SMITE ME OH MIGHTY SMITER' anyone else?

No, not here, never heard that before :)

Never seen Bruce Almighty Eric?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on July 22, 2013, 08:29:03 pm
Who just smited me?  :'(

Is smiting frowned upon?   you wrote off City's chances and even hoped for it.  You left me with no choice :D

No  ;D
Just a blot on my clean copybook... 
Hate to think I've upset anyone!

Afraid I am not a fan of the City way of doing things... ££

Sure all their fans are very nice chaps though  :D
And don't smite people without just cause  :D

Well look at me, im barely positive in the applaud/smiting world :(

Tbh i think you are due an additional smite from Lewis for referring to 'Arsenil' lol
I'm willing to accept it as a typo.....this time  >:(
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on July 22, 2013, 08:29:12 pm
Every time I see the word 'smite' it just reminds me of 'SMITE ME OH MIGHTY SMITER' anyone else?

No, not here, never heard that before :)

Never seen Bruce Almighty Eric?


oh yeah i have probably twice, got a brain like a sieve when it comes to films tho
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on July 22, 2013, 08:30:17 pm
Who just smited me?  :'(

Is smiting frowned upon?   you wrote off City's chances and even hoped for it.  You left me with no choice :D

No  ;D
Just a blot on my clean copybook... 
Hate to think I've upset anyone!

Afraid I am not a fan of the City way of doing things... ££

Sure all their fans are very nice chaps though  :D
And don't smite people without just cause  :D

Well look at me, im barely positive in the applaud/smiting world :(

Tbh i think you are due an additional smite from Lewis for referring to 'Arsenil' lol
I'm willing to accept it as a typo.....this time  >:(

thats cool but rumour has it that hopnut just this second smited you for being an Arsenal fan
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on July 22, 2013, 08:32:26 pm
Who just smited me?  :'(

Is smiting frowned upon?   you wrote off City's chances and even hoped for it.  You left me with no choice :D

No  ;D
Just a blot on my clean copybook... 
Hate to think I've upset anyone!

Afraid I am not a fan of the City way of doing things... ££

Sure all their fans are very nice chaps though  :D
And don't smite people without just cause  :D

Well look at me, im barely positive in the applaud/smiting world :(

Tbh i think you are due an additional smite from Lewis for referring to 'Arsenil' lol
I'm willing to accept it as a typo.....this time  >:(

thats cool but rumour has it that hopnut just this second smited you for being an Arsenal fan
Well them.....

And if anyone is remotely interested then Arsenal are playing Grampus Eight (Japanese side Arsene used to manage) in a friendly.... Miyaichi is playing if it helps ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on July 22, 2013, 08:38:08 pm
Think i will just Smite myself for being a Blackburn fan
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on July 22, 2013, 08:40:52 pm
Really hope Levy pays the price for Soldado, excellent finisher and could do really well for Spurs imo.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on July 22, 2013, 08:42:12 pm
Really hope Levy pays the price for Soldado, excellent finisher and could do really well for Spurs imo.

Soldado's just a poor man's Negredo :P  i hope!!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on July 22, 2013, 08:49:26 pm
Who just smited me?  :'(

Is smiting frowned upon?   you wrote off City's chances and even hoped for it.  You left me with no choice :D

No  ;D
Just a blot on my clean copybook... 
Hate to think I've upset anyone!

Afraid I am not a fan of the City way of doing things... ££

Sure all their fans are very nice chaps though  :D
And don't smite people without just cause  :D

Well look at me, im barely positive in the applaud/smiting world :(

Tbh i think you are due an additional smite from Lewis for referring to 'Arsenil' lol
I'm willing to accept it as a typo.....this time  >:(

thats cool but rumour has it that hopnut just this second smited you for being an Arsenal fan

No..
This smite is mine.. #incoming   ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on July 22, 2013, 08:50:13 pm
Really hope Levy pays the price for Soldado, excellent finisher and could do really well for Spurs imo.

Soldado's just a poor man's Negredo :P  i hope!!

 :o
Smited.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on July 22, 2013, 08:52:06 pm
wow Honda is going to Milan!

or is this old news?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on July 22, 2013, 09:00:14 pm
Really hope Levy pays the price for Soldado, excellent finisher and could do really well for Spurs imo.

Soldado's just a poor man's Negredo :P  i hope!!

 :o
Smited.

uncalled for!!!  hold on surely as a global mod i can erm amend smitings.

Honda to Milan, not old news, been on cards a while but not been confirmed up till now.  Look forward to seeing what he can do in Serie A, good for Serie A fut teams too.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on July 22, 2013, 09:03:09 pm
Any Liverpool fans find it interesting that they are openly admitting Reina's wages were a reason for loaning him to Napoli.   Surely saying that will make fans question the financial position of the club?


'"Financially it was something that we needed to look at," said Rodgers. "That would be the reason (to move Reina) as you wouldn't move on a top goalkeeper. It (the situation) reared its head over the last couple of months and I had to prepare by bringing in another keeper"


Tbh its not a bad decision in my eyes from footballing or business side, Mignolet very good keeper and probably on half as much.  But why not just say you were building for future rather than mentioning wages.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on July 22, 2013, 09:06:51 pm
Any Liverpool fans find it interesting that they are openly admitting Reina's wages were a reason for loaning him to Napoli.   Surely saying that will make fans question the financial position of the club?


'"Financially it was something that we needed to look at," said Rodgers. "That would be the reason (to move Reina) as you wouldn't move on a top goalkeeper. It (the situation) reared its head over the last couple of months and I had to prepare by bringing in another keeper"


Tbh its not a bad decision in my eyes from footballing or business side, Mignolet very good keeper and probably on half as much.  But why not just say you were building for future rather than mentioning wages.

Might be the fact that he's trying to show he thinks some of the high paid players are being paid too much.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on July 22, 2013, 09:23:11 pm
Really hope Levy pays the price for Soldado, excellent finisher and could do really well for Spurs imo.

Soldado's just a poor man's Negredo :P  i hope!!

 :o
Smited.

uncalled for!!!  hold on surely as a global mod i can erm amend smitings.


Feel bad now..  :(  Applauded  ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on July 22, 2013, 10:26:56 pm
Unimpressed with Cameron Jerome's comments about Pulis.
http://bbc.in/13xdXI2

Bang out of order.  Keep that stuff behind closed doors in my opinion.

Will change his tune when Hughes gets them relegated like he did QPR.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on July 22, 2013, 10:30:59 pm
See Gazza's been at it again then...   :-\
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on July 22, 2013, 10:34:22 pm
Unimpressed with Cameron Jerome's comments about Pulis.
http://bbc.in/13xdXI2

Bang out of order.  Keep that stuff behind closed doors in my opinion.

Will change his tune when Hughes gets them relegated like he did QPR.

not very nice really, keep that stuff to yourself.

Not a fan of Pulis or his football but its too easy to come out and play to all the media's stereotypes like that.

"The new stuff is more advanced and scientific and all to do in relation to how you play a game," the 26-year old said.
"Even some of the drills have been game-related things to do with movement, interchange and passing and high intensity things.

In other words its not hoofball anymore.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on July 22, 2013, 10:38:52 pm
Unimpressed with Cameron Jerome's comments about Pulis.
http://bbc.in/13xdXI2

Bang out of order.  Keep that stuff behind closed doors in my opinion.

Will change his tune when Hughes gets them relegated like he did QPR.

not very nice really, keep that stuff to yourself.

Not a fan of Pulis or his football but its too easy to come out and play to all the media's stereotypes like that.

"The new stuff is more advanced and scientific and all to do in relation to how you play a game," the 26-year old said.
"Even some of the drills have been game-related things to do with movement, interchange and passing and high intensity things.

In other words its not hoofball anymore.

Be interesting to see if he plays any more minutes though.  Would laugh if he gets sold or goes out on loan now!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: guest15 on July 23, 2013, 12:12:20 am
Looks like Spurs have signed Chadli from FC Twente, hopefully this means we'll see more of Gylfi/Dempsey through the middle instead of out wide.

Seen that, was going to ask the dutch guys what he is like, i know nothing about him.
Good player, although injured a lot last two season, when in form the Belgiums bench Hazard for him so a real steal for 7m

Can play as lw or behind the striker, good strenght, pace and shot.

I see Sneijder responded tonight.


his new jersey, no 10 on it, makes him play more hungry : )
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on July 23, 2013, 01:35:00 am
Hiddink quits Anzhi and apparently is set for Barca.

Dam, Barca with a good manager could be scary. 
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: guest15 on July 23, 2013, 01:52:03 am
it would be funny, if he takes etoo back with him...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on July 23, 2013, 03:18:39 am
Well guess i was wrong then, that Martino guy has apparently now been appointed on a 3 year deal.  Starting the rumour early, it was Messi that decided
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: guest15 on July 23, 2013, 03:28:07 am
sandro rossell was interviewed once by a turkish ex footballer/commentator. apparently during the break he asked rossell how did they decide to let Pep leave?

the response was quite strange and funny (at least to me, it sounded quite stupid) rossell said to the interviewer that "he asked messi", and according to rossell, messi said he was fine if pep left  : )


Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on July 23, 2013, 04:32:40 am
Couple of South American journos saying Suarez to Arsenal is close
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on July 23, 2013, 04:41:20 am
Valencia coach has said he doesn't think anyone will meet Soldado's buy out clause, hoping Levy proves him wrong.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on July 23, 2013, 05:02:09 am
Valencia coach has said he doesn't think anyone will meet Soldado's buy out clause, hoping Levy proves him wrong.
spurs with Soldado and Bale are a very good team
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on July 23, 2013, 05:56:33 am
Valencia coach has said he doesn't think anyone will meet Soldado's buy out clause, hoping Levy proves him wrong.
spurs with Soldado and Bale are a very good team

Applause.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on July 23, 2013, 06:31:48 am
Just followed this guy on twitter after Marcotti retweeted something he said, i find this subject interesting...

tariq panja ‏@tariqpanja 12m
@Marcotti That's what I suspect. But they're not confirming anything. Not even the sponsorship that's not a sponsorship!
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 tariq panja ‏@tariqpanja 57m
PSG' story from March: PSG’s $164 Million in Miscellaneous Income Dwarfs Soccer Revenue http://bloom.bg/X2r6s6  via @BloombergNews
 View summary
 tariq panja ‏@tariqpanja 1h
Have been pressing PSG since March to explain the 125.4 million euros from “other products” in their 2012 financials. So far no response
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on July 23, 2013, 07:04:04 am
BREAKING - Famous Belo Horizonte based journalist L.Siquiera has just confirmed #AFC have captured Bernard for £22M. Announcement Thursday.

Edit ignore that...

ALERT: Believe the bullshit from that Brazill account, if you want. No reports in Brazil and Leopoldo Siqueira is not famous at all #Bernard
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on July 23, 2013, 07:22:25 am
Looking good for Spurs re Soldado

Graham Hunter ‏@BumperGraham 25m
#Valencia President says on Marca radio that they´ve asked €30m for #Soldado ¨What's being offered isn't far from that¨. Spurs in box seat
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on July 23, 2013, 07:29:26 am
Funny Lewis!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on July 23, 2013, 07:30:22 am
Looking good for Spurs re Soldado

Graham Hunter ‏@BumperGraham 25m
#Valencia President says on Marca radio that they´ve asked €30m for #Soldado ¨What's being offered isn't far from that¨. Spurs in box seat

I don't generally wet my pants about transfers until the ink's dry...

But.. we do need a striker.
And.. he is pretty good.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on July 23, 2013, 08:09:14 pm
Fabregas is not joining Utd.   Even Pique has said Fabregas aint going anywhere and we all know the barca players are heavily involved in their transfers.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on July 23, 2013, 08:16:48 pm
Yeah Eric no chance of him going to Utd, apparently the president has written to Utd to say Cesc is not for sale
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on July 23, 2013, 08:19:44 pm
Yeah Eric no chance of him going to Utd, apparently the president has written to Utd to say Cesc is not for sale

Love that Barca would write to them to say that.   Did Arsenal not write to Barca about Fabregas?  did it stop them then?

I wanna know more about this Martino guy, what his credentials for taking over Barca job.   So he managed Rosario to a title?? last season, but where's the barca connection.  Was he the Paraguay coach previously as well?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on July 23, 2013, 08:28:26 pm
Yeah Eric no chance of him going to Utd, apparently the president has written to Utd to say Cesc is not for sale

Love that Barca would write to them to say that.   Did Arsenal not write to Barca about Fabregas?  did it stop them then?

I wanna know more about this Martino guy, what his credentials for taking over Barca job.   So he managed Rosario to a title?? last season, but where's the barca connection.  Was he the Paraguay coach previously as well?
Kind of funny that Barca are annoyed about Utd tapping up Cesc.... ironic considering their players were basicaly begging Cesc to leave Arsenal.  And I have never heard of that guy before he was linked with Barca, but really aslong as he is not a complete idiot it can't be hard to manage a team with Messi, Neymar, Xavi, Iniesta etc..
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on July 23, 2013, 08:50:40 pm
Reports in Spain suggesting Madrid may come in for Bale this summer after all

http://www.espn.co.uk/football/sport/story/223995.html (http://www.espn.co.uk/football/sport/story/223995.html)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on July 23, 2013, 09:04:17 pm
Reports in Spain suggesting Madrid may come in for Bale this summer after all

http://www.espn.co.uk/football/sport/story/223995.html (http://www.espn.co.uk/football/sport/story/223995.html)
Not sure which I'd prefer, spurs to have Bale or to get a ton of cash to improve elsewhere... either one is a bad thought :(
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Forza_limjitwe on July 23, 2013, 09:41:04 pm
Reports in Spain suggesting Madrid may come in for Bale this summer after all

http://www.espn.co.uk/football/sport/story/223995.html (http://www.espn.co.uk/football/sport/story/223995.html)
Not sure which I'd prefer, spurs to have Bale or to get a ton of cash to improve elsewhere... either one is a bad thought :(

Definitely it's better to have bale. They need him to attract top quality names. Besides they kind of just need a striker and a creative mid
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on July 23, 2013, 10:29:55 pm
Here is the new barca coach's career to date


Gerardo Martino factfile1962: Born 20 November, Rosario, Argentina

Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on July 23, 2013, 10:37:53 pm
Reports in Spain suggesting Madrid may come in for Bale this summer after all

http://www.espn.co.uk/football/sport/story/223995.html (http://www.espn.co.uk/football/sport/story/223995.html)
Not sure which I'd prefer, spurs to have Bale or to get a ton of cash to improve elsewhere... either one is a bad thought :(

Definitely it's better to have bale. They need him to attract top quality names. Besides they kind of just need a striker and a creative mid

Don't see Bale attracting top quality names.
They all know he'll not be around very long.

Only thing that attracts top quality names, is money and/or CL football.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on July 23, 2013, 10:42:37 pm
Reports in Spain suggesting Madrid may come in for Bale this summer after all

http://www.espn.co.uk/football/sport/story/223995.html (http://www.espn.co.uk/football/sport/story/223995.html)
Not sure which I'd prefer, spurs to have Bale or to get a ton of cash to improve elsewhere... either one is a bad thought :(

Definitely it's better to have bale. They need him to attract top quality names. Besides they kind of just need a striker and a creative mid

Don't see Bale attracting top quality names.
They all know he'll not be around very long.

Only thing that attracts top quality names, is money and/or CL football.

It does help get them in the door.  Apparently Paulinho wanted assurances Bale was staying this season before joining Spurs.

In other news, Utd just got turned over by Yokohama and their defence looked decidely shakey so i hear.   Happy with that.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on July 23, 2013, 11:26:04 pm
Rumours now that Spurs are after Lisandro Lopez, but the articles state he may be used out wide also, does this mean AVB will buy both Soldado and Lopez? Would definitely be happy with that.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on July 23, 2013, 11:26:45 pm
It means absolutely nothing really but.... I can't help but laugh at utd  ;D Not a great start for Moyes.  And if Madrid are after Bale then it may be easier for us to get Suarez?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on July 23, 2013, 11:33:32 pm
It means absolutely nothing really but.... I can't help but laugh at utd  ;D Not a great start for Moyes.  And if Madrid are after Bale then it may be easier for us to get Suarez?

Yeah you're right it means nothing, City lost their first 2 games to South African sides but im not too concerned either.  But there's definitely a pressure building on Moyes already, and when the Fabregas pursuit dies a death, its going to crank up a notch and Utd fans will be demanding signings.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on July 23, 2013, 11:44:56 pm
There's a journo about to go on talksport who thinks that Bale to Madrid is a possibility, also talking about Soldado so you may want to tune in
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on July 23, 2013, 11:53:28 pm
There's a journo about to go on talksport who thinks that Bale to Madrid is a possibility, also talking about Soldado so you may want to tune in

I have been listening most of the day but my shitty internet on phone packed in, horrible timing as some birds in office nearby were killing me with their mundane mindnumbingly bad chat.   Ive rebooted phone and i could be good to go now tho.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on July 24, 2013, 12:34:14 am
See QPR are favorites to sign Gary Hooper  ??? ???

Why would you switch from champions league to the championship
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on July 24, 2013, 12:35:24 am
See QPR are favorites to sign Gary Hooper  ??? ???

Why would you switch from champions league to the championship

££££££
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on July 24, 2013, 12:45:34 am
See QPR are favorites to sign Gary Hooper  ??? ???

Why would you switch from champions league to the championship

££££££

Better manager ;) but nah doesnt make a whole lot of sense.  Last year he was scoring in CL and seemingly with chance of england call up.  Now he's moving to championship and probably wont get another sniff at England next season.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on July 24, 2013, 12:49:17 am
Weird, i wonder if this Bale story is going to gather pace.


Rumour is he's agreed a 10m per season deal for 6 seasons and wait for this, Ozil could be part of the deal!!!


Totally laughable to suggest Madrid have agreed terms with Bale already but you know how these things work  :o
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on July 24, 2013, 12:51:10 am
Honestly cannot see ozil going to spurs, sorry spurs fans but he's one of the top CAMs in the world and I doubt he'd play in the Europa League
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on July 24, 2013, 12:55:27 am
wow apparently valencia knocked back 20m + extras for Soldado from Spurs, and he's 28.   Thats only one year younger than Falcao  :D   sorry totally irrelevant but couldnt resist.


The guy on talksport couldnt believe Valencia would knock that back and neither can I  ???
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on July 24, 2013, 12:56:30 am
Considering AVB spoke about Bale staying yesterday and the club have said he's not for sale at any price it'll be another BS story from Marca, who are famous for reporting Madrid transfer that haven't happened.

On the other hand though, I'd love to see what AVB would be able to do with the 60m-ish reported fee.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on July 24, 2013, 07:06:39 am
A few rumours floating around that Arsenal have bid £40,000,001... no seriously it is 40m and £1 because apparently when there are bids over £40m, Liverpool have to allow Suarez to talk to the bidding club.  Probably BS but interesting nonetheless
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on July 24, 2013, 08:00:02 am
Not rumours anymore...

BBC Sport ‏@BBCSport 6m
Breaking: Liverpool reject a bid of £40m from Arsenal for Luis Suarez. More soon #lfc #afc
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on July 24, 2013, 08:07:49 am
Not rumours anymore...

BBC Sport ‏@BBCSport 6m
Breaking: Liverpool reject a bid of £40m from Arsenal for Luis Suarez. More soon #lfc #afc

Hmm well that obv means the claims about the contract aren't true, or Arsenal didnt bid enough to trigger it.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on July 24, 2013, 06:44:08 pm
Wow actually seems its true.  Do you really want him for that much money Lewis? Kinda surprised L'pool rejected it the way they did.  Laughed off basically.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on July 24, 2013, 07:00:43 pm
Wow actually seems its true.  Do you really want him for that much money Lewis? Kinda surprised L'pool rejected it the way they did.  Laughed off basically.

Me too Eric.

£40m seems reasonable.

Funny to have a £40m clause and then laugh when someone offers £40m...

I would smite Liverpool at this point, but can't afford to get smited again myself.
#bestbehaviour
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on July 24, 2013, 07:04:50 pm
Wow actually seems its true.  Do you really want him for that much money Lewis? Kinda surprised L'pool rejected it the way they did.  Laughed off basically.

Me too Eric.

£40m seems reasonable.

Funny to have a £40m clause and then laugh when someone offers £40m...

I would smite Liverpool at this point, but can't afford to get smited again myself.
#bestbehaviour

I seen a comment from an Arsenal fan on bbc last night saying basically, 'Years of prudent financial management and now bidding double their transfer record on Bitey McRacist (his words) somethings not right, glad they didnt accept'.

I can totally see the person was coming from.   Sure you can splash the cash but on Suarez? with his rep in England?  he just doesnt really fit in with the Arsenal profile i would have said.  Wenger must really rate him.

The fee for Soldado is a bit steep as well dont you think?  30m euros, so £26m roughly?  too much for a 28 year old.  I would back off and see how Valencia react.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on July 24, 2013, 07:10:28 pm
Wow actually seems its true.  Do you really want him for that much money Lewis? Kinda surprised L'pool rejected it the way they did.  Laughed off basically.

Me too Eric.

£40m seems reasonable.

Funny to have a £40m clause and then laugh when someone offers £40m...

I would smite Liverpool at this point, but can't afford to get smited again myself.
#bestbehaviour

I seen a comment from an Arsenal fan on bbc last night saying basically, 'Years of prudent financial management and now bidding double their transfer record on Bitey McRacist (his words) somethings not right, glad they didnt accept'.

I can totally see the person was coming from.   Sure you can splash the cash but on Suarez? with his rep in England?  he just doesnt really fit in with the Arsenal profile i would have said.  Wenger must really rate him.

The fee for Soldado is a bit steep as well dont you think?  30m euros, so £26m roughly?  too much for a 28 year old.  I would back off and see how Valencia react.

I wouldn't touch Suarez with your's mate...

As for Soldado, I don't know that much about him to know what he is worth.
£26m seems a lot for a 28yr old though yes... unless he is a top, top player.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on July 24, 2013, 07:11:37 pm
if he score 25 -30 goals he is worth it....think Soldado is a class player and fits perfectly into the BPL
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on July 24, 2013, 07:15:58 pm
if he score 25 -30 goals he is worth it....think Soldado is a class player and fits perfectly into the BPL

if he scores that for 2-3 seasons and helps them get top 4 spots then yeah.   Im sure he's a good player but these spanish clubs are skint, ofc that doesnt mean they should sell their best players on the cheap, but at same time i think they are holding spurs to ransom.   

But as they say a player is worth whatever someone is willing to pay for them.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on July 24, 2013, 07:20:47 pm
But as they say a player is worth whatever someone is willing to pay for them.

Spot on  :)

Applauded.  (for the record)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on July 24, 2013, 07:59:46 pm
On suarez I think it will take him handing in a transfer request to force the move through. 
On soldado, Valencia are basically bankrupt and missing out on the CL has effed them up, they have to sell Soldado so I imagine the price will drop the closer we get to the deadline
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on July 24, 2013, 08:02:03 pm
On suarez I think it will take him handing in a transfer request to force the move through. 
On soldado, Valencia are basically bankrupt and missing out on the CL has effed them up, they have to sell Soldado so I imagine the price will drop the closer we get to the deadline

You too sir seem also to have taken a right smiting!
Even for a gooner, that's excessive...  ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on July 24, 2013, 08:15:43 pm
On suarez I think it will take him handing in a transfer request to force the move through. 
On soldado, Valencia are basically bankrupt and missing out on the CL has effed them up, they have to sell Soldado so I imagine the price will drop the closer we get to the deadline

You too sir seem also to have taken a right smiting!
Even for a gooner, that's excessive...  ;D
Blimey didn't see that  >:(  Okay who was it??
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on July 24, 2013, 09:26:35 pm
They just suggested on radio that the Suarez cash could have been used to keep RVP at the club?  obv not all of it but a good point you might think.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on July 24, 2013, 09:40:42 pm
They just suggested on radio that the Suarez cash could have been used to keep RVP at the club?  obv not all of it but a good point you might think.

Didn't he want to win stuff?
Seriously though... don't think it was money that drove him out was it?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on July 24, 2013, 09:58:29 pm
They just suggested on radio that the Suarez cash could have been used to keep RVP at the club?  obv not all of it but a good point you might think.
RVP gave all this crap about 'the little inside him screaming for Utd' and 'Arsenal have no ambition' (despite the fact we signed, Poldo, Giroud and Cazorla).  Basically he made his position at the club untenable by saying that the club he was CAPTAIN of have no ambition, unacceptable imo and once that statement came out he was always off.  Why he made the statement I don't know, I guess he got fed of waiting and took the easy option to join Utd and win trophies, can I understand why? Yes I can... Does it mean I don't think he is a c***, Judas, twat whatever else? No, I hate his guts. 

RVP gets me really angry as you can see.  But no unless we offered him 300k a week I don't think he would of stayed, besides last year we didn't have this kind of cash floating about.  The new TV deal and sponsorship with Emirates and subsequently Puma have boosted out financial situation massively. 

I now hear Suarez wants to talk to Arsenal, something tells me Madrid aren't that interested in him and want Bale instead/.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on July 24, 2013, 10:44:37 pm
They just suggested on radio that the Suarez cash could have been used to keep RVP at the club?  obv not all of it but a good point you might think.

Didn't he want to win stuff?
Seriously though... don't think it was money that drove him out was it?

yeah probably not, think it was about winning stuff.

Higuain having Napoli medical, another one bites the dust for poor Arsenal fans. 
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on July 24, 2013, 10:55:34 pm
They just suggested on radio that the Suarez cash could have been used to keep RVP at the club?  obv not all of it but a good point you might think.

Didn't he want to win stuff?
Seriously though... don't think it was money that drove him out was it?

yeah probably not, think it was about winning stuff.

Higuain having Napoli medical, another one bites the dust for poor Arsenal fans.

 :'(
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Pacman on July 24, 2013, 11:04:34 pm
http://internationalchampionscup.com/news/article/guinness-international-champions-cup-announced/ (http://internationalchampionscup.com/news/article/guinness-international-champions-cup-announced/)

Planning on going  to my first decent game taking my wife..then I clicked on the tickets and was amazed hiw expensive they are  $139 each  by time I'm done with this event I would have paid over $400 for me and my wife ...Everton vs. Juventus.. Really ?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: WClass on July 24, 2013, 11:21:16 pm
I am a lifelong Arsenal fan and this offseason just shows ow fickle the game is

1. RVP always wanted out and he ha NO REASON to scorch the earth on the way out  . i lost all respect for him once he issued his statement

2.  Suarez  - I think he would be an outstanding add for Arsenal . he is the right type of footballer for them   . As far as off the field stuff  , i no longer care as long as my guys perform on the field 

3. Fabregas  - If we need any reminders of the new football environment  , then all we need to do is see what Fab does  . A guy that talked about his dream move giving up o it so soon , would be a huge indication that nothing is sacred anymore

4. The striker merry-go - round is just waiting fr the first domino to fall  .  I hope its Higuain to Naples  .  I think he is a good player  , but his RM days and willingness to play second fiddle make me leery of his hunger  .  i think RM are collecting cash to launch a full on assault on Bale  .  I think they are not looking for another ST  , but I could be wrong  .   

Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on July 24, 2013, 11:28:58 pm
I am a lifelong Arsenal fan and this offseason just shows ow fickle the game is

1. RVP always wanted out and he ha NO REASON to scorch the earth on the way out  . i lost all respect for him once he issued his statement

2.  Suarez  - I think he would be an outstanding add for Arsenal . he is the right type of footballer for them   . As far as off the field stuff  , i no longer care as long as my guys perform on the field 

3. Fabregas  - If we need any reminders of the new football environment  , then all we need to do is see what Fab does  . A guy that talked about his dream move giving up o it so soon , would be a huge indication that nothing is sacred anymore

4. The striker merry-go - round is just waiting fr the first domino to fall  .  I hope its Higuain to Naples  .  I think he is a good player  , but his RM days and willingness to play second fiddle make me leery of his hunger  .  i think RM are collecting cash to launch a full on assault on Bale  .  I think they are not looking for another ST  , but I could be wrong  .   


Intersting thoughts Wclass.

On points -

3)  Yes agree, you make a good point there.  Personally i think Fabregas will stay at Barca, i think Utd are wasting time here.   So far their transfer window has been as bad as Arsenal's.   

4)  Higuain is joining Napoli it seems certain.   I do agree and have read that Madrid have/are taking in a lot of cash selling off a lot of these guys for that very purpose.   I think Madrid are making a bad move here.   I think they should have got by till next season without him then made their move.  There was a suggestion they are only moving now as Utd were rumoured to be going after him.   I think Bale is very happy to stay at Spurs this season and only think Madrid will **** Spurs off if they go in hard now.   They will undo the good foundations that they have spent last few months laying.

If its an 80m bid tho, Spurs simply cant turn that down.   Ronaldo money, Spurs would be crazy to refuse it surely if it was true.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on July 24, 2013, 11:52:31 pm
I am a lifelong Arsenal fan and this offseason just shows ow fickle the game is

1. RVP always wanted out and he ha NO REASON to scorch the earth on the way out  . i lost all respect for him once he issued his statement

2.  Suarez  - I think he would be an outstanding add for Arsenal . he is the right type of footballer for them   . As far as off the field stuff  , i no longer care as long as my guys perform on the field 

3. Fabregas  - If we need any reminders of the new football environment  , then all we need to do is see what Fab does  . A guy that talked about his dream move giving up o it so soon , would be a huge indication that nothing is sacred anymore

4. The striker merry-go - round is just waiting fr the first domino to fall  .  I hope its Higuain to Naples  .  I think he is a good player  , but his RM days and willingness to play second fiddle make me leery of his hunger  .  i think RM are collecting cash to launch a full on assault on Bale  .  I think they are not looking for another ST  , but I could be wrong  .   


Intersting thoughts Wclass.

On points -

3)  Yes agree, you make a good point there.  Personally i think Fabregas will stay at Barca, i think Utd are wasting time here.   So far their transfer window has been as bad as Arsenal's.   

4)  Higuain is joining Napoli it seems certain.   I do agree and have read that Madrid have/are taking in a lot of cash selling off a lot of these guys for that very purpose.   I think Madrid are making a bad move here.   I think they should have got by till next season without him then made their move.  There was a suggestion they are only moving now as Utd were rumoured to be going after him.   I think Bale is very happy to stay at Spurs this season and only think Madrid will **** Spurs off if they go in hard now.   They will undo the good foundations that they have spent last few months laying.

If its an 80m bid tho, Spurs simply cant turn that down.   Ronaldo money, Spurs would be crazy to refuse it surely if it was true.

1. Understandably.
2. The guy is off the rails.  Wouldn't want him at my club.  You say off the field... but the alleged racism and biting was on the field...  Bans cost the team.
3. I don't think Fabregas would go anywhere but Arsenal - in the BPL at least.  Utd are wasting their time.  Even if Barca did want to sell, which they apparently don't.
4. I would take £80m for Bale... right now.  Will he ever hit the heights of last season again?  That is my main concern to be honest.  Cash in now I say, for top dollar.  He wont go up in value in my opinion... only potentially down if (big if) he failed to re-produce...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on July 25, 2013, 12:00:03 am
1) made my feelings about him clear, hate the twat
2) I'm willing to give him a fresh start.  Wenger sorted out Adams' drinking issues and Merson's drug problems so if anyone can sort out Suarez then Wenger can.
3) If Cesc goes then Barca will have someone else lined up to replace him, and they still need a CB so I cannot see him going.  Also Barca will know that as soon as they accept Utd's offer then Arsenal can buy him for £25m so they will only get £25m for a £40m player.
4) I think Bale will leave this summer, to madrid
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on July 25, 2013, 12:04:14 am
Like I said when talking Bale yesterday, with the way Spurs/AVB have spoken about him it looks like he won't be leaving but I would love to see what AVB could do to the side with an extra £80m..
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on July 25, 2013, 12:27:27 am
RVP gave all this crap about 'the little inside him screaming for Utd' and 'Arsenal have no ambition' (despite the fact we signed, Poldo, Giroud and Cazorla).  Basically he made his position at the club untenable by saying that the club he was CAPTAIN of have no ambition, unacceptable imo and once that statement came out he was always off.  Why he made the statement I don't know, I guess he got fed of waiting and took the easy option to join Utd and win trophies, can I understand why? Yes I can... Does it mean I don't think he is a c***, Judas, twat whatever else? No, I hate his guts. 
RVP was right, Poldo and Carzola are okay players nothing more nothing less, not good enough for the top teams in Europe but usefull for teams below that. Giroud is not even that, I could name 100 strikers with more quality then him...

RVP last year with Arsenal was his best season ever, despite the lack of quality of the team he single-handedly shot the team to the CL. The level of football was the worst I ever saw Arsenal play under Wenger, no good build up play just getting the ball to v. Persie and hope he delivers which he did.

RVP was right that those signings wouldn't win Arsenal trophies, with or without RVP a CL spot was the maximum they could achieve last seasons.

I am a lifelong Arsenal fan and this offseason just shows ow fickle the game is

1. RVP always wanted out and he ha NO REASON to scorch the earth on the way out  . i lost all respect for him once he issued his statement

2.  Suarez  - I think he would be an outstanding add for Arsenal . he is the right type of footballer for them   . As far as off the field stuff  , i no longer care as long as my guys perform on the field 

3. Fabregas  - If we need any reminders of the new football environment  , then all we need to do is see what Fab does  . A guy that talked about his dream move giving up o it so soon , would be a huge indication that nothing is sacred anymore

4. The striker merry-go - round is just waiting fr the first domino to fall  .  I hope its Higuain to Naples  .  I think he is a good player  , but his RM days and willingness to play second fiddle make me leery of his hunger  .  i think RM are collecting cash to launch a full on assault on Bale  .  I think they are not looking for another ST  , but I could be wrong  .   


1. As a top player playing for Trophies is reason enough IMO

2. How can Suarez be an outstanding signing for Arsenal? I used to love watching Arsenal play, good position buildup, switching players, good creativity exactly the team football I like to see.
Suarez is the opposite, every team he plays in football is rerouted to him, Liverpool, Ajax or My team Groningen, they all made a tactic around him, just give him te ball, he does his magic and hopefully you end up winning. It's nothing like Arsenal used to want to play


Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: WClass on July 25, 2013, 12:36:31 am
we agree to disagree .

RVP was NOT right to trash the club on the way out  .  I have no issue with him leaving . Ambition includes building a massive stadium and shoring up your revenue streams so you can compete over the longer term  . 

Suarez is a pretty complete footballer  .  I think the "build around him " tactic is because he was surrounded by players who were not on his level  . I think his movement , awareness and finishing fits very well with arsenal . I see some parallels to Henrys playing style  . 

I am not one who expects or demands blind loyalty from  players  , but RVPs statement was a poor decision  . 
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on July 25, 2013, 12:39:27 am
Sorry Beuk but I cannot agree with what you said, Cazorla is a bit more than 'okay' and one of the things RVP wanted was someone to take the pressure of him - Giroud and Poldo are more than capable backups.  I understand why he left but the way he did it was unacceptable and pretty twatish.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on July 25, 2013, 01:12:48 am
This is what liverpool should do.  Sell Suarez for 45m.

Buy Eriksen, Alderweid and Yilmaz with the proceeds.   Easy.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on July 25, 2013, 02:25:09 am
From BBC

Luis Suarez will be allowed to hold talks with Arsenal but Liverpool have no intention of selling their striker until his £50m-plus valuation is met.
Arsenal's club-record bid of £40m plus £1 was firmly rejected by Liverpool but Suarez now wants to hold talks with the north London club.
The approach triggered a clause in his contract that means he has been told of the bid and can now talk to Arsenal.
But Liverpool will not sell him until Arsenal up their offer significantly.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: WClass on July 25, 2013, 02:46:04 am
this feels like RVP all over again  .  If Suarez wants to leave , he will . very little Liverpool can do other than take the money as early as possible and strengthen quickly  . 
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on July 25, 2013, 05:22:15 am
http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/blog/2013/jul/24/arsenal-luis-suarez-liverpool?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

This is a superb article on Suarez to Arsenal
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on July 25, 2013, 07:10:49 am
Jackson Martinez has agreed personal terms with Napoli ahead of a £35.6m move from Porto. (Via @FNN_Premier) Source: Sky Italy

Wowzers Napoli, spending that Cavani money quickly
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on July 25, 2013, 07:22:27 am
Wonder if Martinez will be as big a success as Falcao was after leaving Porto, left the same club and are of the same nationality..
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on July 25, 2013, 07:28:48 am
Jackson Martinez has agreed personal terms with Napoli ahead of a £35.6m move from Porto. (Via @FNN_Premier) Source: Sky Italy

Wowzers Napoli, spending that Cavani money quickly

Nah i dont believe it, they arent buying him and Higuain.  Plus i heard him say outright in media he wasnt leaving Porto just a day or 2 ago, really dont see this one happening, surely not :O
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on July 25, 2013, 07:50:45 am
Anyone with ESPN should watch espn kicks right now, showing the best goals from last season across europe, seen some stunning goals and im not easily impressed either.  Get it on quick.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on July 25, 2013, 08:11:26 am
Anyone with ESPN should watch espn kicks right now, showing the best goals from last season across europe, seen some stunning goals and im not easily impressed either.  Get it on quick.
There really are some stunning goals from the smaller leagues, I always think this when watching the football league highlights after MOTD
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on July 25, 2013, 08:16:06 am
It was largely the main leagues tbf, a lot of goals from guys that got IFs in FUT this year, Pangiatis Kone, Obraniak are 2 that spring to mind right now, was many more than that tho. 

Just watching Press pass the now apparently Napoli to announce Higuain tomorrow.   Showed you all their signings!!  Mertens, Albiol, Higuain, Armero, Callejon, Reina and Rafael (keeper) to name the main ones.  Will be quite a strong squad, potential title challengers
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on July 25, 2013, 09:09:30 am
Anyone see this  :o :o

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QlflmSa4kC8 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QlflmSa4kC8)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on July 25, 2013, 09:13:20 am
That's a ridiculous goal BB, the technique alone is brilliant never mind he does it on the turn.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on July 25, 2013, 09:43:30 am
Yeah - he is a quality player! Great goal.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on July 25, 2013, 09:51:12 am
One of those...

Where you watch it like ten times and you're still not quite sure exactly what he did.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on July 25, 2013, 10:42:45 am
Can't believe Alejandro Bedoya gets a game for the US national side, he was god awful for Rangers, didn't even look like a professional footballer at times.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on July 25, 2013, 07:09:03 pm
One of those...

Where you watch it like ten times and you're still not quite sure exactly what he did.

Didnt even need to watch it and i knew what he was gonna do ;)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on July 25, 2013, 07:09:21 pm
Encouraged by this, Moyes you dinosaur :D

Van Persie was withdrawn at half-time during United’s friendly in Japan on Tuesday because he had experienced tightness in a thigh.
Moyes said the substitution was pre­cautionary and that he expected the striker to be fine, but the new Manchester United manager was still subjected to stinging criticism from Raymond Verheijen, who has worked with Barcelona, Chelsea and Manchester City among others and has a reputation for being outspoken.
Writing on his Twitter account, Verheijin noted that Moyes had previously said United had ‘overtrained’ Van Persie at the start of pre-season.
He wrote: “In Sydney Moyes said: ‘We’ve overtrained Robin this week to build up his fitness’. [In Japan] he picked up muscle injury. It really makes you wonder how these prehistoric training methods can still take place at the highest level.
"The only way to solve this problem in Jurassic Park is to improve education of these dinosaur coaches, fitness clowns & scientific cowboys.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on July 25, 2013, 07:32:54 pm
Oh dear Moyes, one thing you do not want to do is overtrain an injury prone ST.

And Atletico Minero won the Copa Libertadores last night/this morning, first time Ronaldinho has won it apparently  :o
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on July 25, 2013, 07:39:52 pm
Oh dear Moyes, one thing you do not want to do is overtrain an injury prone ST.

And Atletico Minero won the Copa Libertadores last night/this morning, first time Ronaldinho has won it apparently  :o

I just posted link to story in GD.

Really, bound to be some kind of MOTM for that if it was on.

"Valencia will not let defender Adil Rami, 27, leave for anything less than £7.75m. The Frenchman is wanted by both Manchester City and Arsenal"

Dunno how good Rami is but the more the merrier, i trust Pellegrini's judgement, nice price too in comparison to others.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on July 25, 2013, 07:49:32 pm
Encouraged by this, Moyes you dinosaur :D

Van Persie was withdrawn at half-time during United’s friendly in Japan on Tuesday because he had experienced tightness in a thigh.
Moyes said the substitution was pre­cautionary and that he expected the striker to be fine, but the new Manchester United manager was still subjected to stinging criticism from Raymond Verheijen, who has worked with Barcelona, Chelsea and Manchester City among others and has a reputation for being outspoken.
Writing on his Twitter account, Verheijin noted that Moyes had previously said United had ‘overtrained’ Van Persie at the start of pre-season.
He wrote: “In Sydney Moyes said: ‘We’ve overtrained Robin this week to build up his fitness’. [In Japan] he picked up muscle injury. It really makes you wonder how these prehistoric training methods can still take place at the highest level.
"The only way to solve this problem in Jurassic Park is to improve education of these dinosaur coaches, fitness clowns & scientific cowboys.

This is for me, one of the most intriguing periods in football, in my lifetime anyway.  Will Utd come out the other side of the Ferguson departure, as the same team?

Lot of respect for David Moyes and the way he managed Everton.  Can he make the step up?

Totally. Different. Proposition.

Can't wait to find out.

This pre-season is fuelled with more intrigue than any I can remember.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on July 25, 2013, 07:55:06 pm
Oh dear Moyes, one thing you do not want to do is overtrain an injury prone ST.

And Atletico Minero won the Copa Libertadores last night/this morning, first time Ronaldinho has won it apparently  :o

I just posted link to story in GD.

Really, bound to be some kind of MOTM for that if it was on.

"Valencia will not let defender Adil Rami, 27, leave for anything less than £7.75m. The Frenchman is wanted by both Manchester City and Arsenal"

Dunno how good Rami is but the more the merrier, i trust Pellegrini's judgement, nice price too in comparison to others.
Yeah Jo and Leanardo Silva scored so no obvious MOTM from them and then they won on pens so I dunno tbh.  And yeah 7.75m for Rami seems like bit of a bargain
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on July 25, 2013, 08:03:46 pm
Encouraged by this, Moyes you dinosaur :D

Van Persie was withdrawn at half-time during United’s friendly in Japan on Tuesday because he had experienced tightness in a thigh.
Moyes said the substitution was pre­cautionary and that he expected the striker to be fine, but the new Manchester United manager was still subjected to stinging criticism from Raymond Verheijen, who has worked with Barcelona, Chelsea and Manchester City among others and has a reputation for being outspoken.
Writing on his Twitter account, Verheijin noted that Moyes had previously said United had ‘overtrained’ Van Persie at the start of pre-season.
He wrote: “In Sydney Moyes said: ‘We’ve overtrained Robin this week to build up his fitness’. [In Japan] he picked up muscle injury. It really makes you wonder how these prehistoric training methods can still take place at the highest level.
"The only way to solve this problem in Jurassic Park is to improve education of these dinosaur coaches, fitness clowns & scientific cowboys.

This is for me, one of the most intriguing periods in football, in my lifetime anyway.  Will Utd come out the other side of the Ferguson departure, as the same team?

Lot of respect for David Moyes and the way he managed Everton.  Can he make the step up?

Totally. Different. Proposition.

Can't wait to find out.

This pre-season is fuelled with more intrigue than any I can remember.

I agree.  I dont believe Moyes is a dinosaur at all but so much is up in the air and the enormity of taking over from Ferguson cannot be underestimated.  Fergie held the entire club together, not saying they will fall apart without him but seriously big shoes to fill and no mean feat.

Cant wait for season to start for so many reasons.  I reckon after first 10 games we could be talking about most open title race in years.  Can see Utd, Chelsea, City, Tottenham, Arsenal all being close to each other, dont see anyone running away with it tho it could happen.

Deffo cant wait for it all to start and see how everyone does, Utd without Ferguson, City with Pellegrini, Chelsea with Mourinho again, cant wait.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on July 25, 2013, 08:10:45 pm
Also, really looking forward to goal line technology, and players having to shut the f up when Hawkeye says 'no goal'.

No more arguing... no more ranting.  No more screaming in the referee's face.

Yeah right.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on July 25, 2013, 11:06:53 pm
See the forehead is going to Roma 7.5 mill  :o
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: guest15 on July 25, 2013, 11:09:48 pm
forehead?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on July 25, 2013, 11:12:43 pm
See the forehead is going to Roma 7.5 mill  :o

How come you have so few PS's?   ???
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on July 25, 2013, 11:14:10 pm
See the forehead is going to Roma 7.5 mill  :o

No way, getting shot of Gervinho, thats a godsend, bloody hopeless.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on July 25, 2013, 11:14:51 pm
forehead?

Gervinho
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on July 25, 2013, 11:16:10 pm
See the forehead is going to Roma 7.5 mill  :o

How come you have so few PS's?   ???

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Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on July 25, 2013, 11:16:12 pm
This is crazy, how can Napoli be able to prise a player from PSG.  Unless he's homesick, its not gonna happen, right?  :-\


Paris Saint-Germain have opened talks with Marco Verratti over an improved contract after the French champions received a "monstrous offer" from big-spending Napoli for the midfielder.

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12962/8840052/paris-saint-germain-open-contract-talks-with-napoli-target-marco-verratti (http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12962/8840052/paris-saint-germain-open-contract-talks-with-napoli-target-marco-verratti)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on July 25, 2013, 11:19:10 pm
This is crazy, how can Napoli be able to prise a player from PSG.  Unless he's homesick, its not gonna happen, right?  :-\


Paris Saint-Germain have opened talks with Marco Verratti over an improved contract after the French champions received a "monstrous offer" from big-spending Napoli for the midfielder.

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12962/8840052/paris-saint-germain-open-contract-talks-with-napoli-target-marco-verratti (http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12962/8840052/paris-saint-germain-open-contract-talks-with-napoli-target-marco-verratti)

Seen a post on the other forum re Napoli's big spending and their wage bill, but you have to remember who they have sold in the past 2 - 2 and half seasons their wage bill must have more than halved.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on July 25, 2013, 11:26:15 pm
This is crazy, how can Napoli be able to prise a player from PSG.  Unless he's homesick, its not gonna happen, right?  :-\


Paris Saint-Germain have opened talks with Marco Verratti over an improved contract after the French champions received a "monstrous offer" from big-spending Napoli for the midfielder.

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12962/8840052/paris-saint-germain-open-contract-talks-with-napoli-target-marco-verratti (http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12962/8840052/paris-saint-germain-open-contract-talks-with-napoli-target-marco-verratti)

Seen a post on the other forum re Napoli's big spending and their wage bill, but you have to remember who they have sold in the past 2 - 2 and half seasons their wage bill must have more than halved.

the other forum............... (http://www.freesmileys.org/emoticons/emoticon-south-park-006.gif) (http://www.freesmileys.org/emoticons.php)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on July 25, 2013, 11:28:19 pm
This is crazy, how can Napoli be able to prise a player from PSG.  Unless he's homesick, its not gonna happen, right?  :-\


Paris Saint-Germain have opened talks with Marco Verratti over an improved contract after the French champions received a "monstrous offer" from big-spending Napoli for the midfielder.

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12962/8840052/paris-saint-germain-open-contract-talks-with-napoli-target-marco-verratti (http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12962/8840052/paris-saint-germain-open-contract-talks-with-napoli-target-marco-verratti)

Seen a post on the other forum re Napoli's big spending and their wage bill, but you have to remember who they have sold in the past 2 - 2 and half seasons their wage bill must have more than halved.

the other forum............... (http://www.freesmileys.org/emoticons/emoticon-south-park-006.gif) (http://www.freesmileys.org/emoticons.php)

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Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on July 25, 2013, 11:30:15 pm
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Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on July 25, 2013, 11:34:33 pm
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Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on July 25, 2013, 11:37:25 pm
Getting 7.5m for Gervinho is a great bit of business, if we offer Liverpool 50m now then I will look at it as a 42.5m offer using the Gervinho money.. add in the 2m for Mannone and the 3-5m for Bendtner and suddenly it is more like 37m for Suarez ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on July 25, 2013, 11:50:14 pm
Getting 7.5m for Gervinho is a great bit of business, if we offer Liverpool 50m now then I will look at it as a 42.5m offer using the Gervinho money.. add in the 2m for Mannone and the 3-5m for Bendtner and suddenly it is more like 37m for Suarez ;D

Ha Ha!

Yeah right.

You mean like the time Chelsea paid Liverpool £15m to take Andy Carroll off Newcastle's hands (for free(?))...? (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-confused002.gif) (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)

Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on July 25, 2013, 11:51:44 pm
Getting 7.5m for Gervinho is a great bit of business, if we offer Liverpool 50m now then I will look at it as a 42.5m offer using the Gervinho money.. add in the 2m for Mannone and the 3-5m for Bendtner and suddenly it is more like 37m for Suarez ;D

Ha Ha!

Yeah right.

You mean like the time Chelsea paid Liverpool £15m to take Andy Carroll off Newcastle's hands (for free(?))...? (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-confused002.gif) (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)


I guess you could look at it like that, only difference is Suarez is worth 40-45m whereas Carrol wasn't worth more than 20m ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on July 25, 2013, 11:52:22 pm
Getting 7.5m for Gervinho is a great bit of business, if we offer Liverpool 50m now then I will look at it as a 42.5m offer using the Gervinho money.. add in the 2m for Mannone and the 3-5m for Bendtner and suddenly it is more like 37m for Suarez ;D

Madrid have 37m burning a hole in their pocket from Higuain, so are looking to pick Suarez up for 13m now ;)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on July 25, 2013, 11:55:40 pm
Getting 7.5m for Gervinho is a great bit of business, if we offer Liverpool 50m now then I will look at it as a 42.5m offer using the Gervinho money.. add in the 2m for Mannone and the 3-5m for Bendtner and suddenly it is more like 37m for Suarez ;D

Madrid have 37m burning a hole in their pocket from Higuain, so are looking to pick Suarez up for 13m now ;)

59 million euro   37m for Higuain,9.5m for Callejón and 12.5m for Albiol all from Napoli



Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on July 25, 2013, 11:59:01 pm
Getting 7.5m for Gervinho is a great bit of business, if we offer Liverpool 50m now then I will look at it as a 42.5m offer using the Gervinho money.. add in the 2m for Mannone and the 3-5m for Bendtner and suddenly it is more like 37m for Suarez ;D

Madrid have 37m burning a hole in their pocket from Higuain, so are looking to pick Suarez up for 13m now ;)
I think Marca said this morning that Madrid are happy to have Morata and Jese as their back up STs and they are going after Bale... tbh if you have Bale, Ozil, Ronaldo in your team then you don't need a ST ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on July 26, 2013, 12:20:32 am
Getting 7.5m for Gervinho is a great bit of business, if we offer Liverpool 50m now then I will look at it as a 42.5m offer using the Gervinho money.. add in the 2m for Mannone and the 3-5m for Bendtner and suddenly it is more like 37m for Suarez ;D

Madrid have 37m burning a hole in their pocket from Higuain, so are looking to pick Suarez up for 13m now ;)

59 million euro   37m for Higuain,9.5m for Callejón and 12.5m for Albiol all from Napoli


I think they have already spent a lot of that on Isco and Illaramendi.  That was 30m and 30m again as far as i know.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on July 26, 2013, 12:22:39 am
Looks like Gameiro is to replace Negredo.   Wonder if PSG robbed Sevilla for 20m odds for him :D

Sevilla have confirmed a deal to sign France international Kevin Gameiro from Paris Saint-Germain. The 26-year-old striker has agreed a five-year contract with the Primera Division outfit and is set to be officially unveiled by his new club on Thursday evening.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: WClass on July 26, 2013, 03:31:53 am
Suarez  - when will this mater get put to bed ?

Thoughts anyone ?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on July 26, 2013, 03:35:57 am
Suarez  - when will this mater get put to bed ?

Thoughts anyone ?

I think Arsenal will up their bid, until Liverpool agree to sell.

Then Suarez will join Arsenal..

A match made in heaven I'd say.  They're welcome to each other.

PS's incoming.... (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-scared003.gif) (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on July 26, 2013, 03:47:47 am
Suarez  - when will this mater get put to bed ?

Thoughts anyone ?

I think Arsenal will up their bid, until Liverpool agree to sell.

Then Suarez will join Arsenal..

A match made in heaven I'd say.  They're welcome to each other.

PS's incoming.... (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-scared003.gif) (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)

Yeah id go along with that.  Unless Madrid step in, i probably do see Suarez joining Arsenal.  These things have an air of inevitability about them, unless of course we are talking Fabregas to Utd.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on July 26, 2013, 04:04:57 am
Suarez  - when will this mater get put to bed ?

Thoughts anyone ?

I think Arsenal will up their bid, until Liverpool agree to sell.

Then Suarez will join Arsenal..

A match made in heaven I'd say.  They're welcome to each other.

PS's incoming.... (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-scared003.gif) (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)
PS'd ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on July 26, 2013, 04:06:55 am
Suarez  - when will this mater get put to bed ?

Thoughts anyone ?
I would expect a transfer request from Suarez in the next day or two, Arsenal return from Asia after our last game tomorrow so then I think we'll up our bid to 45m maybe with 5m of add-ons and Suarez will come to London early next week and be signed by the weekend and play in the Emirates Cup.  Might stick a tenner on that ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on July 26, 2013, 04:08:57 am
Suarez  - when will this mater get put to bed ?

Thoughts anyone ?

I think Arsenal will up their bid, until Liverpool agree to sell.

Then Suarez will join Arsenal..

A match made in heaven I'd say.  They're welcome to each other.

PS's incoming.... (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-scared003.gif) (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)

Yeah id go along with that.  Unless Madrid step in, i probably do see Suarez joining Arsenal.  These things have an air of inevitability about them, unless of course we are talking Fabregas to Utd.

I can still see Arsenal coming in at the last minute for Fab screwing up Moyes plan for a big signing to win over the fans.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on July 26, 2013, 04:09:11 am
I'd be interested to know what kinda wage Suarez is on at Liverpool, and what he is likely to get if he joins Arsenal.  You expect with these moves it would involve a considerable pay rise but Arsenal will have a wage structure too no doubt  :-\
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on July 26, 2013, 04:10:20 am
Suarez  - when will this mater get put to bed ?

Thoughts anyone ?

I think Arsenal will up their bid, until Liverpool agree to sell.

Then Suarez will join Arsenal..

A match made in heaven I'd say.  They're welcome to each other.

PS's incoming.... (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-scared003.gif) (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)
PS'd ;D

If he joins, North London derbies may well go from being feisty to tasty, if you catch my drift.   ;D

Good job our kit is made by Under Armour... just have to wear long sleeves I guess...  (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-eatdrink019.gif) (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on July 26, 2013, 04:13:08 am
Suarez  - when will this mater get put to bed ?

Thoughts anyone ?

I think Arsenal will up their bid, until Liverpool agree to sell.

Then Suarez will join Arsenal..

A match made in heaven I'd say.  They're welcome to each other.

PS's incoming.... (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-scared003.gif) (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)

Yeah id go along with that.  Unless Madrid step in, i probably do see Suarez joining Arsenal.  These things have an air of inevitability about them, unless of course we are talking Fabregas to Utd.

I can still see Arsenal coming in at the last minute for Fab screwing up Moyes plan for a big signing to win over the fans.

Bang on BB... assuming Barca decide to sell, AND he wants to leave.

Wenger will be watching that VERY closely.

I still say, AGAIN, I cannot imagine Fabregas going to Utd, or anywhere in the BPL for that matter, other than Arsenal.

Personally, I think, ultimately he will go nowhere.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: WClass on July 26, 2013, 04:25:01 am
I'd be interested to know what kinda wage Suarez is on at Liverpool, and what he is likely to get if he joins Arsenal.  You expect with these moves it would involve a considerable pay rise but Arsenal will have a wage structure too no doubt  :-\

100 k per wk .
Arsenal upping to 150 k per week according to reports
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on July 26, 2013, 07:28:28 am
**** right off with the Gerrard/Carra conversation. NOW. Last warning. And if you've written a post out in response to someone else, you better delete it sharpish or I'll close the **** thread for the night.
It's bad enough having to deal with a thread where some shitehawk apologists are trying to make excuses for a man who is upset that he can't play in August because he's banned. Bit like Ryan Giggs complaining that he's not invited to family parties and Rooney saying he's not welcome at Help The Aged meetings for **** sake.


Puts to mods on EA into some perspective.  That is a mod of a liverpool forum in a thread on Suarez
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: yago2k on July 26, 2013, 05:21:16 pm
Getting 7.5m for Gervinho is a great bit of business, if we offer Liverpool 50m now then I will look at it as a 42.5m offer using the Gervinho money.. add in the 2m for Mannone and the 3-5m for Bendtner and suddenly it is more like 37m for Suarez ;D

Madrid have 37m burning a hole in their pocket from Higuain, so are looking to pick Suarez up for 13m now ;)

59 million euro   37m for Higuain,9.5m for Callejón and 12.5m for Albiol all from Napoli


67, as we got 8 from Negredo (we kept 50% rights on him).

Plus, we would get 10 from Garay if Benfica sells him. 8.5 if Dortmund uses Sahin´s clause and 15-20 from selling Coentrao (seems a lock on his way out.

Isco was 30, Illarra 37 and yet, that was part of the "usual" signings budget.

In theory, the money from all those sales (could go to 120) is to be spent on some other star, not to fill the coffers.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on July 26, 2013, 05:54:53 pm
Getting 7.5m for Gervinho is a great bit of business, if we offer Liverpool 50m now then I will look at it as a 42.5m offer using the Gervinho money.. add in the 2m for Mannone and the 3-5m for Bendtner and suddenly it is more like 37m for Suarez ;D

Ha Ha!

Yeah right.

You mean like the time Chelsea paid Liverpool £15m to take Andy Carroll off Newcastle's hands (for free(?))...? (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-confused002.gif) (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)


I guess you could look at it like that, only difference is Suarez is worth 40-45m whereas Carrol wasn't worth more than 20m ;D

Typo there Lewis... You meant 2m obviously  ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on July 26, 2013, 05:57:51 pm
Interesting....

Liverpool have made Valencia striker Roberto Soldado, 28, their main target as they look to replace 26-year-old Luis Suarez. Tottenham have had a £22m offer for the Spain international rejected and Valencia want to sell Soldado for £26m by 3 August for tax purposes.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on July 26, 2013, 05:59:52 pm
(http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-laughing011.gif) (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)


'Rodgers' recent comments about Suarez (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-devil07.gif) (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)apparently owing Liverpool and their fans for the loyalty shown in him have angered the player'.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on July 26, 2013, 06:12:27 pm
I wouldn't up the bid if I was Arsenal, just wait for Liverpool/Suarez to become so angry with each other so its impossible to keep working together and be forced to sell :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on July 26, 2013, 06:19:49 pm
I wouldn't up the bid if I was Arsenal, just wait for Liverpool/Suarez to become so angry with each other so its impossible to keep working together and be forced to sell :D

Ah the 'Madrid' approach, good thinking Beuk ;)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on July 26, 2013, 06:31:23 pm
Music to my ears  :P


http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11679/8841185/manuel-pellegrini-says-manchester-citys-summer-spending-is-not-over (http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11679/8841185/manuel-pellegrini-says-manchester-citys-summer-spending-is-not-over)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on July 26, 2013, 06:33:57 pm
I wouldn't up the bid if I was Arsenal, just wait for Liverpool/Suarez to become so angry with each other so its impossible to keep working together and be forced to sell :D

Ah the 'Madrid' approach, good thinking Beuk ;)

Still better then the 'ajax' approach, bid a 1/3 of the asking price, when the bid is rejected ask the player to make a fuss and not show up for training and do everything possible to force his way out of the club. Suarez even went to the judge to force his way from Groningen to Ajax, judge ruled in our favour but still we were forced to sell Suarez for a lower price...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on July 26, 2013, 07:29:02 pm
Music to my ears  :P


http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11679/8841185/manuel-pellegrini-says-manchester-citys-summer-spending-is-not-over (http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11679/8841185/manuel-pellegrini-says-manchester-citys-summer-spending-is-not-over)
Blimey who else can you want  ???
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on July 26, 2013, 07:43:10 pm
Music to my ears  :P


http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11679/8841185/manuel-pellegrini-says-manchester-citys-summer-spending-is-not-over (http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11679/8841185/manuel-pellegrini-says-manchester-citys-summer-spending-is-not-over)
Blimey who else can you want  ???

Some defensive cover.  Adil Rami or Pepe at CB.   Kinda hope its not Pepe, never been a fan of him, dont want to start now, plus Madrid will charge like 25m or something for him
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on July 26, 2013, 09:15:41 pm
Not sure how much this means but Fabregas just liked this on instagram

(http://gyazo.com/515d61e143676ced968c3e3d111225c8.png)

Doesn't look like a man about to join Utd
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on July 26, 2013, 09:37:08 pm
Lewis, you need to stop looking at random shite on twitter and reading anything into it  :D

Stick to respected journo's etc not random individuals who claim to be in the know.

There's no point trying to 2nd guess what someone is going to do based on a picture they liked.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on July 26, 2013, 09:48:21 pm
yeah yeah I know, but if you were about to join Utd I doubt you'd be writing letters to people expressing your support for Arsenal... and tbh there are no respected journalists anymore, so many conflicting reports and they just make stuff up and print what sounds best.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on July 26, 2013, 09:54:11 pm
Lewis, you need to stop looking at random shite on twitter and reading anything into it  :D

Stick to respected journo's etc not random individuals who claim to be in the know.

There's no point trying to 2nd guess what someone is going to do based on a picture they liked.

Cynical today aren't we 
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on July 26, 2013, 10:29:13 pm
Last post on Fabregas for a while....

Martino "Man United want Cesc? If the club rejected two offers, I will reject it a third time. Cesc will be here."

Seems there is 0% chance of him going to Utd.   Now I was only gonna post that but SSN have just said Fabregas has a release clause of £34.4m... but the only club that can activate it is Arsenal.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on July 26, 2013, 10:51:38 pm
yeah yeah I know, but if you were about to join Utd I doubt you'd be writing letters to people expressing your support for Arsenal... and tbh there are no respected journalists anymore, so many conflicting reports and they just make stuff up and print what sounds best.

true, but money talks.  There's loads of respected journo's you just need to figure out who are the ones in the know.   Graham Hunter, Ballague, Marcotti, some of the guys that feature on ESPN, these are the ones you want to be listening to.   I leave all the background digging to other people.

Here's the latest i can see on Fabregas (he aint going anywhere)

Here's what new Barcelona coach Gerardo Martino has to say on the future of Cesc Fabregas. Martino is expecting the Manchester United target to stay at the Nou Camp.

I'm not going to involve myself in the club's accounts, but considering the club has already rejected two offers, I would guess it will reject a third. In other words, Fabregas will remain here.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on July 26, 2013, 10:52:24 pm
Lol d'oh you already posted that, I should say I've said all along that he wont go anywhere.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on July 26, 2013, 10:55:36 pm
Yeah I've always thought he wouldn't go anywhere, occasionally I've had a little glimmer of hope he might come back to us but it makes no sense for him to move.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: WClass on July 26, 2013, 11:25:33 pm
For those that do not know i am a lifelong Arsenal fan .  I have lived in the USA for the last 15 years  .

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2378777/Wayne-Rooney-Luis-Suarez-Gareth-Bale-Cesc-Fabregas--summer-transfer-sagas.html

When I read this  , I cannot understand why the media is so heavily anti - Arsenal  . C

Can anyone enlighten me ?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: WClass on July 26, 2013, 11:41:46 pm
So when Arsenal do not spend money  , they lack ambition and cannot compete  .  When they attempt to sign big players


http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/news-and-comment/james-lawton-arsenals-bid-for-luis-suarez-smacks-of-desperation--and-signals-that-arsene-wenger-has-lost-his-attachment-to-higher-values-8730929.html

It really is a joke .
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on July 26, 2013, 11:42:23 pm
For those that do not know i am a lifelong Arsenal fan .  I have lived in the USA for the last 15 years  .

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2378777/Wayne-Rooney-Luis-Suarez-Gareth-Bale-Cesc-Fabregas--summer-transfer-sagas.html

When I read this  , I cannot understand why the media is so heavily anti - Arsenal  . C

Can anyone enlighten me ?

Ill try but i dont think you will like it.

I think Arsenal and Wenger have made a rod for their own back.   8 or more years without a trophy, losing to B'ham in league cup final (year they got relegated) the results over that  period well trophies jsut hasnt been good enough.    Then every year you get Wenger dressing it up talking of their successes, ie getting to top 4, some years they promise to spend big and dont, or Wenger will claim its not over till its over, when its clearly over and so on.

I think everyone, not just Arsenal fans have got tired of this.  They gave the media a rod to beat them with and by god they get that.

I think Arsenal deserve credit for relative success and being very prudent, but when you look at the barren period of trophies, so soon after the invincibles era and its not good enough.

Arsenal used to be my english team way back but even i grew tired of their failure to address the problems in the team and such a willing acceptance of 'being 2nd best'.

Tbh i think its gone on too long now, the only thing that will stop the criticism is trophies, its upto Arsenal to produce that, but thats the pressure that big clubs operate under and its upto Arsenal to rise to that.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on July 26, 2013, 11:48:35 pm
Also i can understand the criticism of the Suarez bid.

I dont think its quite a case of damned if you do and damned if you dont.   I think there is a degree of cynicism perhaps on it.

Firstly you can look to Higuain situation at face value.  Arsenal fans get excited, deal stalls, few weeks later signs for Napoli, fans let down.

The Suarez bid kinda seems a bit for show, i mean years of not spending big, now they are prepared to spend 2.5x their transfer record on a guy who wanted out of England supposedly (now being watered down to CL football) and with highly questionable morals who will miss the first 6-8 games of the season?  Just doesnt seem like an Arsenal type target.   Im sure they will get some kind of credit if they do sign him.

I think until Suarez or a big 20m+ player signs, then all this will be viewed with an air of cynicism.   If Liverpool dig heals in with Suarez, then Arsenal could have wasted half the window chasing targets they cant or wont get.

Man U's bid for Fabregas seems a shambles as well if you ask me.  Not like they are exempt from criticism.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: WClass on July 26, 2013, 11:56:55 pm
I am sue I am in the minority  , but I dont think Higuain is good enough  . it is amazing to me that a player who is essentially a squad guy has been called world class by so many . I think RM spoofed Arsenal to get a bigger fee and it worked  .

Suarez is a world class player and proven in the BPL  . We all know his past , but I am not sure where Arsenal are supposed o turn for a world class strike?  The transfer record is meaningless to me .

Man city et al have raised the spending levels in the BPL so high , that is you want class , you have to pay thru the nose for it  .

I am  , and will remain a huge Wenger fan .From the USA , it seems like he receives ridiculous amount of stick for basically being one of the best managers in the game  . 
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on July 27, 2013, 12:01:21 am
(http://gyazo.com/0043dca6527fe02b73ac1028f4e0d8d5.png)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on July 27, 2013, 12:02:32 am
I think you are right on Higuain.  It was a good deal at 25m euros but not so much at 37m.   Real Madrid lucked out there which for me is a bit disappointing.   But Arsenal were totally right to walk away in that situation.   However it does add to this pressure to get someone good on board.


I read a bit of that article there and i have to agree with the tone of it, the 40m for Suarez to me doesnt seem Wenger driven, its like its a board move, not saying it doesnt have Wenger's blessing, im just not convinced Suarez is the sort of guy he wants.   Something doesnt seem right.   Also i think this paragraph makes a hugely relevant point:


There is also the uncomfortable but unavoidable fact that Suarez has  rewarded Liverpool, the management, fellow players and, not least the crowd, for nearly two years of excruciating come-what-may support with a display of disloyalty that might raise a frown below decks in a sinking ship.

I actually think if Suarez joins Arsenal, he will gladly repeat his actions if chance of a move to Madrid comes in 2 years time.   Is that what you want?  or is it a case of you wont care as long as you win some trophies in that time?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on July 27, 2013, 12:05:09 am
Cannibal's crimes: Suarez scandals
Feb 2007 Sent off on his Uruguay debut against Colombia after receiving a second booking.
Nov 2007 Suspended following dressing-room altercation with team-mate while at Ajax
July 2010 Dismissed for handball against Ghana in World Cup quarter-final (right) before celebrating Asamoah Gyan’s subsequent miss from penalty spot.
Nov 2010 Handed seven-game ban after biting PSV’s Otman Bakkal on the shoulder.
Oct 2011 Racially abuses Manchester United’s Patrice Evra during league match at Anfield. Fined £40,000 and banned for eight games in December by the Football Association.
Dec 2011 Makes offensive gesture towards Fulham supporters, resulting in a one-match ban.
Feb 2012 Refuses to shake Evra’s hand in return match at Old Trafford
Oct 2012 Celebrates goal at Everton with diving motion in front of home dugout. Admits exaggerating dive in match with Stoke
Jan 2013 Handles ball in act of scoring during Cup tie at Mansfield
Mar 2013 Strikes Chile defender Gonzalo Jara in World Cup qualifier.
Apr 2013 Suspended for 10 matches by the Football Association after biting Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic at Anfield.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: WClass on July 27, 2013, 12:08:37 am
Great points Eric  .  My comment would be that AFC is used to this kid of behaviour - Nasri  , RVP etc  .  This is modern football . I hate it  , but the genie is out of the bottle .

I like good football  .  When you get to my age  , trophies mean very little  .  I think younger fans enjoy bragging about it  , but it was interesting to see JUVENTUS top the CL earnings . 

I ate Suarez as a player very highly , he is pretty unique in his abilities  .  I would enjoy watching him at the Emirates  -  Having said all of this  , he is along way from joining Arsenal methinks
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on July 27, 2013, 12:10:38 am
Great points Eric  .  My comment would be that AFC is used to this kid of behaviour - Nasri  , RVP etc  .  This is modern football . I hate it  , but the genie is out of the bottle .

I like good football  .  When you get to my age  , trophies mean very little  .  I think younger fans enjoy bragging about it  , but it was interesting to see JUVENTUS top the CL earnings . 

I ate Suarez as a player very highly , he is pretty unique in his abilities  .  I would enjoy watching him at the Emirates  -  Having said all of this  , he is along way from joining Arsenal methinks

Apt typo  ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on July 27, 2013, 12:12:41 am
The guy is an idiot.

A very talented idiot.

I wouldn't want the baggage at my club... personally.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on July 27, 2013, 12:13:17 am
Great points Eric  .  My comment would be that AFC is used to this kid of behaviour - Nasri  , RVP etc  .  This is modern football . I hate it  , but the genie is out of the bottle .

I like good football  .  When you get to my age  , trophies mean very little  .  I think younger fans enjoy bragging about it  , but it was interesting to see JUVENTUS top the CL earnings . 

I ate Suarez as a player very highly , he is pretty unique in his abilities  .  I would enjoy watching him at the Emirates  -  Having said all of this  , he is along way from joining Arsenal methinks

Thanks and i understand your frustration about the perception of Arsenal, because essentially they have been doing well, adhering to FFP and yet consistently acheiving top 4 status which is so important, cant fault Wenger and the club for that.

Fans will forgive a lot of things but lack of ambition isnt one of those things.   I know RVP and Nasri have their ego's, i just think Suarez is a whole different ball game i mean look at that rap sheet of his, he can barely keep himself out of trouble for any length of time.   Great footballer no doubt, but that much baggage for a guy who there is every chance he will hang around for 2 years then do the same to Arsenal?  not where i would spend my 40m, got to be safer options, a bit cheaper and a helluva lot more reliable.

But whos to say Arsenal sign Suarez, win the league next season, my whole argument dies a death, it could happen.   I hope for their sakes if they do buy Suarez they leave some money for another CB or something.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: WClass on July 27, 2013, 12:13:28 am
FREUDIAN :)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: WClass on July 27, 2013, 12:17:21 am
It just seems that trying to play by the rules was blown out of the water when the big money came  .  A crook like Abramovich sails scott free from scrutiny  . Brian Marwood is a clown  , but he rides the coattails of a huge cheque book and acts smug  . 

Football has become an arms race and unless you have a sugar daddy  - good luck  . Spurs will find this out very soon  .

I would happily sign for 2 years of good football and a tilt at the title  .   The days of long term planning in football ar over  . 
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on July 27, 2013, 12:24:04 am
It just seems that trying to play by the rules was blown out of the water when the big money came  .  A crook like Abramovich sails scott free from scrutiny  . Brian Marwood is a clown  , but he rides the coattails of a huge cheque book and acts smug  . 

Football has become an arms race and unless you have a sugar daddy  - good luck  . Spurs will find this out very soon  .

I would happily sign for 2 years of good football and a tilt at the title  .   The days of long term planning in football ar over  .

Duly xboxed.

Football is ruined, just like the the people who play it are ruined.

Fans complain about the money in football, yet continue to pump money in, buying shirts, tickets, and Sky subscriptions.

It's akin to people who complain about the standard of public services but don't want to pay more tax... in reverse. 
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on July 27, 2013, 12:34:53 am
It just seems that trying to play by the rules was blown out of the water when the big money came  .  A crook like Abramovich sails scott free from scrutiny  . Brian Marwood is a clown  , but he rides the coattails of a huge cheque book and acts smug  . 

Football has become an arms race and unless you have a sugar daddy  - good luck  . Spurs will find this out very soon  .

I would happily sign for 2 years of good football and a tilt at the title  .   The days of long term planning in football ar over  . 

You are right, its going to be hard to stop the City's, PSG's, Barca's, Madrid's of the world the way things are.  Either UEFA need to shut off all the loopholes in the FFP or it wont make a difference.  Even if it does work what then, does it just serve to reinforce the established elite and the big clubs existing status, effectively it becomes a closed shop.   So maybe its better if we allow sugar daddies to come in and help elevate teams to that level, cos lets face it Monaco would never be there in a million years otherwise (not that they are now)

Tough one really.   The only thing that can bridge that gap between teams that have huge financial backing is very effective management and training, but the bigger the financial gulf is, the harder it is to bridge that gap.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: WClass on July 27, 2013, 12:53:58 am
i disagree there Eric . The gap cannot be bridged . cll me biased , but very few clubs have been better managed in the last 15 years than AFC and they are labelled as lacking ambition because the ball did not bounce there way vs Birmingham  . 

Look at Fabregas  - seemingly an AFC lifer  ( unless Barca came calling) and now he is being touted for United .  I think Wenger did the right hing by the player letting him go to his home and now look ? 

The chasm between the haves and have nots will only keep growing  . 
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on July 27, 2013, 01:56:05 am
i disagree there Eric . The gap cannot be bridged . cll me biased , but very few clubs have been better managed in the last 15 years than AFC and they are labelled as lacking ambition because the ball did not bounce there way vs Birmingham  . 

Look at Fabregas  - seemingly an AFC lifer  ( unless Barca came calling) and now he is being touted for United .  I think Wenger did the right hing by the player letting him go to his home and now look ? 

The chasm between the haves and have nots will only keep growing  . 

I mean the likes of Dortmund tho being able to almost win the CL.   I mean they do not have the spending power of Europe's elite, they have a bit more now, but last summer they were buying at the level below the PSGs, Barca, Madrids but Dortmund got to the final thru a combination of having very good players and those players being coached to a high standard.   Im not talking about the likes of a Stoke being able to win PL or even a Seville/Valencia to win La Liga again anytime soon.   I guess tho at a league level, the teams that regulary qualify for the CL will pull further and further away from those who dont.   I guess it all points to a European Super League in the future when that point is reached.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on July 27, 2013, 02:17:54 am
i disagree there Eric . The gap cannot be bridged . cll me biased , but very few clubs have been better managed in the last 15 years than AFC and they are labelled as lacking ambition because the ball did not bounce there way vs Birmingham  . 

Look at Fabregas  - seemingly an AFC lifer  ( unless Barca came calling) and now he is being touted for United .  I think Wenger did the right hing by the player letting him go to his home and now look ? 

The chasm between the haves and have nots will only keep growing  . 

I mean the likes of Dortmund tho being able to almost win the CL.   I mean they do not have the spending power of Europe's elite, they have a bit more now, but last summer they were buying at the level below the PSGs, Barca, Madrids but Dortmund got to the final thru a combination of having very good players and those players being coached to a high standard.   Im not talking about the likes of a Stoke being able to win PL or even a Seville/Valencia to win La Liga again anytime soon.   I guess tho at a league level, the teams that regulary qualify for the CL will pull further and further away from those who dont.   I guess it all points to a European Super League in the future when that point is reached.
Dortmund used their academy very well but look at their team now: Gotze gone, Lewan going, Sahin left (now back), Kagawa gone; Hummels, Gundogan, Reus will almost certainly leave in the next few years.  Teams will have a good year or two, or even three but will never be able to maintain it unless they have a rich sugar daddy.  I mean 2 years ago if you had said Ibra, Silva, Cavani, Falcao will all be in Ligue 1 you;d have been laughed at.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: WClass on July 27, 2013, 02:26:27 am
agree with Lewis here . if the stars align and a bumper crop of youth gels at the same time , it can happen  . but the odds are against it  .  No one wants to wait 5 years for a plan to come together and agents convince kids to up sticks for more money  , not necessarily better opportunities  .

It does feel like a euro super league cannot be far away 
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on July 27, 2013, 02:27:23 am
i disagree there Eric . The gap cannot be bridged . cll me biased , but very few clubs have been better managed in the last 15 years than AFC and they are labelled as lacking ambition because the ball did not bounce there way vs Birmingham  . 

Look at Fabregas  - seemingly an AFC lifer  ( unless Barca came calling) and now he is being touted for United .  I think Wenger did the right hing by the player letting him go to his home and now look ? 

The chasm between the haves and have nots will only keep growing  . 

I mean the likes of Dortmund tho being able to almost win the CL.   I mean they do not have the spending power of Europe's elite, they have a bit more now, but last summer they were buying at the level below the PSGs, Barca, Madrids but Dortmund got to the final thru a combination of having very good players and those players being coached to a high standard.   Im not talking about the likes of a Stoke being able to win PL or even a Seville/Valencia to win La Liga again anytime soon.   I guess tho at a league level, the teams that regulary qualify for the CL will pull further and further away from those who dont.   I guess it all points to a European Super League in the future when that point is reached.

The sooner these big spending elite clubs bugger off and form their own Super Duper League the better, and leave us all to get on with proper football... with all the crap players that they don't want  :-\   
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on July 27, 2013, 02:49:11 am
TBH i do think it is time that the foreigners rule should be brought back albeit maybe with some slight changes.  The quality of the players being churned out is getting lower every year
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on July 27, 2013, 02:54:18 am
TBH i do think it is time that the foreigners rule should be brought back albeit maybe with some slight changes.  The quality of the players being churned out is getting lower every year

Do you mean in the premiership or across the board? im all for that but only if all national federations apply the same rules.   From a clubs perspective you dont want to be hindered in europe as you have to play Gareth Barry instead of Yaya Toure or someone like that and your rivals have no such problems.   I do think the national team suffers as a result of so many foreigners in the prem but then imagine being a young player and learning from someone like Bergkamp, surely that would only help your development.

Scottish football is good example of where that rule could be useful as you see so many bog standard foreigners in our league over the years and you think, surely a young scottish player has to be given a chance instead.  Its upto the coaches to do their bit as well.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: WClass on July 27, 2013, 03:07:18 am
cant ever see that happening . 
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on July 27, 2013, 03:10:12 am
TBH i do think it is time that the foreigners rule should be brought back albeit maybe with some slight changes.  The quality of the players being churned out is getting lower every year
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It is a very good idea but the clubs would never allow it unfortunately
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on July 27, 2013, 04:06:21 am
I do think the national team suffers as a result of so many foreigners in the prem but then imagine being a young player and learning from someone like Bergkamp, surely that would only help your development.


Our system is broken at grass roots level.

I think the national team suffers because we produce poor youngsters through the grass roots system.

The youngsters we produce can't get into the first teams of Premier clubs, because they are not good enough, and as a result  better foreign players come in.  But in truth, I actually think that the standard of a lot of those foreign players coming in isn't even that high.

The Premier League might be the most lucrative in the world, and I dare say the most exciting, but it does not produce the highest standard of football in the world.  In fact I think the standard is relatively poor.  And that is reflected in how we perform internationally.

I still don't think the best foreign players come to England.  You look at a lot of the foreign players in the Premier League, and they are not the best players from their country of origin.  A lot of the top, top foreign players that are here also leave the Premier in the end...   

How many home grown players go abroad to play?  I know the money is really good here, so yes, why would they leave - but how many foreign clubs come in for our 'top' English players...?  They just nick the few decent foreigners we do have... Fabregas, Ronaldo, Modric etc


Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on July 27, 2013, 05:32:29 am
Oh yeah deffo, very good point, I think if English players were better they would be sought after more often by the foreign clubs.   Only some of the best players that England have produced have done it in recent years (of note) Platt, Gascoigne, Hoddle from previous era and only Mcmananam (spelling :/) then Owen and Beckham.  I defintely think its something the top players should do, maybe thats key to some of other nations success, their players are well travelled and have experienced and became accustomed to many different types of football and coaching/tactics.   I think if that starts happening more often with the top english players it will benefit the national team.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on July 27, 2013, 06:10:14 am
Mcmananam (spelling :/)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1i-L3YTeJJM (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1i-L3YTeJJM)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on July 27, 2013, 06:13:16 am
The most recognisable music the world over...   ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: guest15 on July 27, 2013, 06:38:54 am
TBH i do think it is time that the foreigners rule should be brought back albeit maybe with some slight changes.  The quality of the players being churned out is getting lower every year
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It is a very good idea but the clubs would never allow it unfortunately


while i do agree that there is a problem with the talent development, i dont think limiting foreign players will solve it. if a yougster is good enough, he will get a place in the squad, no matter what. look at bayern or dortmund, players from academy are playing in starting 11.


recently turkish footy fed brought in this kind of limitation, now teams are limited to 6 foreign players on the pitch. the general consensus is that this will do more harm than good. many teams took this to court, at least trying to get EU passport players excluded from the rule.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on July 27, 2013, 06:54:43 am
TBH i do think it is time that the foreigners rule should be brought back albeit maybe with some slight changes.  The quality of the players being churned out is getting lower every year
[/quote
It is a very good idea but the clubs would never allow it unfortunately


while i do agree that there is a problem with the talent development, i dont think limiting foreign players will solve it. if a yougster is good enough, he will get a place in the squad, no matter what. look at bayern or dortmund, players from academy are playing in starting 11.


recently turkish footy fed brought in this kind of limitation, now teams are limited to 6 foreign players on the pitch. the general consensus is that this will do more harm than good. many teams took this to court, at least trying to get EU passport players excluded from the rule.

Yea but look at the likes of Guidetti at Man City now i know he has been injured but do you think he will get the play time he got in Holland
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on July 27, 2013, 07:11:40 am
So, Bale requesting a move ... ???

.. Morning all!

Edit ... Ignore this! It was Metro Sport, reporting on a Marca report! Pathetic and lazy reporting ...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: guest15 on July 27, 2013, 07:27:26 am
TBH i do think it is time that the foreigners rule should be brought back albeit maybe with some slight changes.  The quality of the players being churned out is getting lower every year
[/quote
It is a very good idea but the clubs would never allow it unfortunately


while i do agree that there is a problem with the talent development, i dont think limiting foreign players will solve it. if a yougster is good enough, he will get a place in the squad, no matter what. look at bayern or dortmund, players from academy are playing in starting 11.


recently turkish footy fed brought in this kind of limitation, now teams are limited to 6 foreign players on the pitch. the general consensus is that this will do more harm than good. many teams took this to court, at least trying to get EU passport players excluded from the rule.

Yea but look at the likes of Guidetti at Man City now i know he has been injured but do you think he will get the play time he got in Holland


dont think so (i mean i agree he would get more time in holland), but then again what has to be stopped is the takeover of the management of the clubs by a sheik or an oligarch, since those guys approach is no different than as if they are playing CM/FM. look at mancity, they sold balo mid season, then tevez left, they did have dzeko and aguero, they signed jovetic, now the 4th could easily be guidetti, but they signed negredo (not liking him), so that is about a manageement decision again.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on July 27, 2013, 07:57:05 am
Miyaichi is a good example too, played loads for Feyenoord and they loved him, comes back to Arsenal and he hardly plays
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on July 27, 2013, 08:06:42 am
Little bit of a random thought but it always amazes me how good a player becomes at a foreign language when they are at a club.  People study languages for years at school and yet footballers are normally pretty fluent after 2/3 years in a foreign country (with some exceptions of course)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on July 27, 2013, 08:22:34 am
Little bit of a random thought but it always amazes me how good a player becomes at a foreign language when they are at a club.  People study languages for years at school and yet footballers are normally pretty fluent after 2/3 years in a foreign country (with some exceptions of course)


Its because footballers are so much more intelligent than ordinary people  :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on July 27, 2013, 08:23:28 am
Miyaichi is a good example too, played loads for Feyenoord and they loved him, comes back to Arsenal and he hardly plays

And Vela, you're right Arsenal are suffocating talent!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on July 27, 2013, 08:26:57 am
Bringing back the foreign ruling imo would just make big clubs try to get foreign youngsters as young as possible so by the time they sign pro they would have a UK passport, thoughts on that?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on July 27, 2013, 08:54:10 am
Bringing back the foreign ruling imo would just make big clubs try to get foreign youngsters as young as possible so by the time they sign pro they would have a UK passport, thoughts on that?
They already do, the list of young dutch talent that never reached his potential because they moved to early is endless, in fact I can't think of anyone that succeeded, stick to the dutch league till your at least 22, if you transfer then you'll be good enough to be a top player in the bpl
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on July 27, 2013, 05:42:37 pm
so true Beuk, think the Feyenoord youth is clever to stay for another year.

was adding up all the strikers that left the BBVA:
falcao
llores
Soldado (possible)
Negredo
Higuain

so nect year every single BBVA team will have Benzema?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: guest15 on July 27, 2013, 06:50:59 pm
todays rumours, matri to everton, ibarbo to juve ... http://www.transfermarketweb.com

turkish league is again bringing in old stars, bosingwa and malouda signed by trabzonspor, lucas barrios on his way....
we need turkish league back in UT, there will be many veterans.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on July 27, 2013, 07:02:21 pm
More rumours...

Tottenham have rejected Real Madrid's £81m bid for Gareth Bale. However, the 24-year-old winger has told the London club he wants to join the Spanish giants.
Full story: The Sun


Barcelona will make a £25m move for Chelsea's 26-year-old Brazilian centre-half David Luiz.
Full story: Goal.com


Two very unreliable sources but still interesting stories.  Firstly if Spurs did reject £81m then they are mad, that's more than CR7 and it's more than Bale's market price imo.  Secondly, Luiz is a 'Barca defender' imo, in that he is not the greatest defender but good with the ball at his feet, I could see that happening.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: guest15 on July 27, 2013, 07:29:35 pm
i would sell Bale in the blink of an eye for that price ... i do agree that he does not worth that much ...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on July 27, 2013, 08:44:37 pm
I'd take £81m for Bale, they have a replacement ready in Chadli (no idea how he'll do though) and think of how much AVB could improve the side with that kind of money.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on July 27, 2013, 09:11:22 pm
todays rumours, matri to everton, ibarbo to juve ... http://www.transfermarketweb.com

turkish league is again bringing in old stars, bosingwa and malouda signed by trabzonspor, lucas barrios on his way....
we need turkish league back in UT, there will be many veterans.


I was thinking about Barrios the other week, wonder what happened to him as i quite liked his style at Dortmund, thought he could have became a very good player?  But turns out he moved to the far east somewhere, what the **** did he wanna go and do that for?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on July 27, 2013, 11:36:22 pm
is essien back to Chelsea? I saw a chelsea card of him again
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on July 27, 2013, 11:44:42 pm
Yeah he's back, think it was just a loan and his card is deffo back in Prem now.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on July 28, 2013, 04:04:53 am
The eredivisie has started juts now with the joan cruyff trophy, the champion against the cup winner: Ajax - AZ....

Funny to see Bojan in an Ajax jersey....
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on July 28, 2013, 04:14:22 am
Bojan at Ajax eh? Good for hybrids!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on July 28, 2013, 04:15:36 am
Bojan at Ajax eh? Good for hybrids!
Really, top signing for Ajax he'll do well there
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on July 28, 2013, 04:58:37 am
For the record, I have a policy of not believing any of the transfer rumour mill bullshit, or reading anything into it.
It is ALL lazy journalism, to sell newspapers during the close season, when there is nothing of real worth to report.

However, I agree, if RM, or anyone for that matter did offer £81m for GB, I would take it.
He is worth top dollar right now.

Which is most likely... increase in value, or decrease?

How likely is he to re-produce another season quite like last season?

Call me pessimistic...   ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on July 28, 2013, 05:23:37 am
For the record, I have a policy of not believing any of the transfer rumour mill bullshit, or reading anything into it.
It is ALL lazy journalism, to sell newspapers during the close season, when there is nothing of real worth to report.

However, I agree, if RM, or anyone for that matter did offer £81m for GB, I would take it.
He is worth top dollar right now.

Which is most likely... increase in value, or decrease?

How likely is he to re-produce another season quite like last season?

Call me pessimistic...   ;D
90% of it is bullshit for sure but I think if you use The Times/BBC/Sky Sports then you can get a fairly good idea of what is going on
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on July 28, 2013, 05:41:06 am
Nice Karma balance you got going there Lewis. Tempted to Xbox you just because it'll be a substantial increase on what you currently have...

Hop struck a note with me there. I pay hardly any attention to real football this time of year, the transfers interest me only when  they get playing for real in August. Everything preceding that is just insubstantial methadone for the terminally withdrawn......

Also... Utd are rubbish at close seasons, it pays to ignore them :(

I'll be more active here once there's bragging to be done/excuses to be made....

Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on July 28, 2013, 05:46:29 am
Nice Karma balance you got going there Lewis.


Didn't realise it was so low :(
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on July 28, 2013, 05:48:10 am
Anyone wathcing Dortmund V Bayern in the German 'Community Shield', Dortmund lead 3-1 - Reus, OG & Gundogan and Robben for Bayern.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on July 28, 2013, 06:16:47 am
4-2 to BVB now, Aubemayang just tramped it to Reus ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on July 28, 2013, 07:16:17 am
Higauin 34.5m to Napoli confirmed then...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on July 28, 2013, 07:24:44 am
4-2 to BVB now, Aubemayang just tramped it to Reus ;D

Nice one, Dortmund for the bundes next year, down with Pep :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on July 28, 2013, 07:41:16 am
TBH Eric i didn't see anything but Dortmund pushing close again this year after all the had dominated for the previous 2 seasons, last year they tried to concentrate on the CL which nearly work for them.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on July 28, 2013, 10:33:19 pm
Apparently Barry Bannan is set for a move to Blackburn, thoughts on that BB?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on July 28, 2013, 11:11:25 pm
So what do we reckon the truth is on Bale? Negotiating a new contract, or chomping at bit for Madrid move as Spurs consider 100m offer or whatever its rumoured to be.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on July 28, 2013, 11:33:59 pm
Apparently Barry Bannan is set for a move to Blackburn, thoughts on that BB?

Would love it as our midfield as an OAP look to it, Bowyer has been bringing in some past players that he worked with in our youth system but TBH their quality is no good enough IMO, Bannan would fit the bill as a playmaker once its not a deal trying to get Rhodes.

Wouldn't mind seeing Robbo gone maybe get shay Given back  ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: WClass on July 29, 2013, 01:54:13 am
Fabregas using Man Utd to gauge his importance to Barca ?  I think IF they were not going to use him this year he would return to Arsenal  . Used United as a stalking horse  .

Apparently he is going to re-affirm his desire to stay with the Catalans in a press conference tomorrow .

Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on July 29, 2013, 02:21:09 am
Fabregas using Man Utd to gauge his importance to Barca ?  I think IF they were not going to use him this year he would return to Arsenal  . Used United as a stalking horse  .

Apparently he is going to re-affirm his desire to stay with the Catalans in a press conference tomorrow .


I think so yeah.  But I also think if Barca say 'Cesc we're selling you' he wouldn't put up too much of a fight, similarly if Cesc said ' I want to leave' then I think Barca would sell him.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Forza_limjitwe on July 29, 2013, 02:45:23 am
Change of topic for a moment. Just saw a vid of Ronaldinho after reading abt Atletico Mineiro's Copa victory.

Wow. Must say I'm unfortunate not to have watched more of him when he was at Barca! That time BBVA coverage was pathetic in Asia. Too bad his greatness on the biggest stage couldn't last longer...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on July 29, 2013, 06:57:57 am
Maikon Leite has just scored for Nautico in ligo do brasil
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on July 29, 2013, 07:05:10 am
Maikon Leite has just scored for Nautico in ligo do brasil

Good news if he keeps his 5* skills next year.

Anyone watching the Gold Cup final?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on July 29, 2013, 07:26:56 am
Maikon Leite has just scored for Nautico in ligo do brasil

Good news if he keeps his 5* skills next year.

Anyone watching the Gold Cup final?

Won't get an IF his team not on UT.

Edit just found out they are.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on July 29, 2013, 07:38:18 am
Goal and assist for him playing as a ST
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on July 29, 2013, 07:56:19 am
Don't shoot the messenger but Fabregas has liked 3/4 arsenal photos today on Instagram.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on July 29, 2013, 08:19:29 pm
Have to say.. this Reina situation, if taken as reported, is a joke.

Rodgers 'hears' that Barca may 'come in' for his #1 GK, if their GK leaves.
So he goes and buys a new GK.  Duh?
Then Barca don't come in for his #1 GK.
So he sends his GK on loan to Napoli?

On the face of it, the bloke is a buffoon.
Gradually becoming less impressed with him.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on July 29, 2013, 08:33:48 pm
Have to say.. this Reina situation, if taken as reported, is a joke.

Rodgers 'hears' that Barca may 'come in' for his #1 GK, if their GK leaves.
So he goes and buys a new GK.  Duh?
Then Barca don't come in for his #1 GK.
So he sends his GK on loan to Napoli?

On the face of it, the bloke is a buffoon.
Gradually becoming less impressed with him.

What, really?  just heard them talking about it on talksport.  They didnt mention that specifically (the bit that i heard) but they did mention that Reina tweeted saying that the loan had been arranged before he even knew about it or something like that.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on July 29, 2013, 08:37:11 pm
Don't shoot the messenger but Fabregas has liked 3/4 arsenal photos today on Instagram.

Nobody cares!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  ;)

In fact, i hope he does join Man Utd now - just kidding I'd rather Utd suffer and get no signings either, except some Everton cast offs.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on July 29, 2013, 09:19:18 pm
Have to say.. this Reina situation, if taken as reported, is a joke.

Rodgers 'hears' that Barca may 'come in' for his #1 GK, if their GK leaves.
So he goes and buys a new GK.  Duh?
Then Barca don't come in for his #1 GK.
So he sends his GK on loan to Napoli?

On the face of it, the bloke is a buffoon.
Gradually becoming less impressed with him.

What, really?  just heard them talking about it on talksport.  They didnt mention that specifically (the bit that i heard) but they did mention that Reina tweeted saying that the loan had been arranged before he even knew about it or something like that.

http://bbc.in/17b0cwM
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on July 29, 2013, 09:25:28 pm
50m for Bale plus Di Maria + Coentrao, amazing deal if true dont ya think?


I presume Di Maria and Coentrao would have to have shown some sort of willingness to move the other way if they are being presented as part of deal.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on July 29, 2013, 09:27:05 pm
Reina situation, should have been handled better, but dont have that much sympathy for him since he was quite open about wanting this hypothetical barca move.  Dem is da breaks.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on July 29, 2013, 10:35:48 pm
On the Bale front. 

It gets worse.  Not only is there no football news, but there's now so little actual transfer 'news', or even 'speculation', that the BBC of all people, have run a 'piece' which contains no actual facts or quotes whatsoever.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23490932

I will quote one of the comments made, as it sums up my thoughts on it better than I could...

So the quote "wants to talk to Madrid," used in the headline and link to the article, is actually paraphrasing what Bale's agent said in an interview in the Spanish media three months ago. So this article is just pure rumour-mill-mongering. Old news and boring.

I hate the transfer window.  I try to ignore, but it annoys me so much, that sometimes I can't. 
Stupid, I know.

BBC are better than this.  IF there's nothing to say, then give me nothing to read.
At least I'll know there's nothing to say.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on July 29, 2013, 10:48:27 pm
I agree hopnut, i hate speculation just for speculations sake, or articles that claim to report one thing but once you actually read them, you realise that the headline had no relevance at all to the contents of the article.   You seem it all the time, things have gone quiet at moment, so they just rehash all the old and ongoing stories.

Apparently Moyes is unsure of a 3rd bid for Fabregas, one of the stories going about, a prime example of the **** we have to wade thru as an excuse for football news at the moment.

I mean the whole pursuit of Fabregas has been pointless anyway, clear as day to people like me and you but seemingly not to Man Utd lol.  So after Barca reject the notion of selling him for the umpteemth time, the press have decided that Man Utd will call it a day on this one now, possibly.   

So there we have a story that could have been done and dusted in a day, dragged out over period of a month and a half, fuckin hell kill me already!!!

Sadly i think things are a little different with Bale in sense that Marca are Madrids mouthpiece.  So when Marca release a story like that, they are just putting the wheels in motion for the bid, turn the players head etc.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on July 29, 2013, 10:50:38 pm
Lol at this excerpt from that article:


On Saturday, Ancelotti moved Cristiano Ronaldo away from the left flank and into a more central role during the pre-season friendly win over PSG in Sweden, prompting speculation that the Italian is attempting to find a new system to accommodate both Bale and Ronaldo.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on July 29, 2013, 11:00:56 pm
Lol hopnut, just noticed the 'Bale wants to speak to Madrid' headline, that is a joke to have that headline on that article with nothing to back it up.

Same idea with the bid, everyone is talking like a 100m has been made and is official, but whilst we don't know what's going on behind the scenes, as far as iim aware, there has been no official confirmation from anywhere that a bid has even been made.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on July 29, 2013, 11:06:39 pm
Chucho Benitez has passed away after a car accident :( RIP
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on July 29, 2013, 11:08:18 pm
Chucho Benitez has passed away after a car accident :( RIP

is he the mexican league pacey guy who had an IF or 2 this year?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on July 29, 2013, 11:21:58 pm
Yeah.. Fella from Ecuador.  Used to play for Birmingham.

Not a car crash though... 

Peritonitis.  Complications following appendicitis, and respiratory arrest I am reading.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on July 29, 2013, 11:30:54 pm
Peritonitis, hmm now im no expert in the medical field but is that not perforations in the lining of your bowel/intestines.    Time to go google it see if im right.

Could be completely wrong.   Nope looks like im right  :)

RIP to Benitez indeed, however lets not forget about the 38 people who died in a coach accident in Italy or anyone else for that matter who died in the last few days.


Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on July 29, 2013, 11:33:20 pm
ESPN FC ‏@ESPNFC 6m
Ecuador international Christian Benitez has died in a car accident at the age of 27.

Seems to be a few conflicting reports but whatever happened it's extremely sad, sounds like he was just getting his career back on track too.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on July 30, 2013, 12:23:50 am
Yeah talksport says his Qatari club haven't released info about cause of death.  Sounds like he had literally only just signed for them as well.  Like 1st day there material.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on July 30, 2013, 06:16:26 am
Quincy to Crystal palace  ;D

That is going to be an expensive card in fut14
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on July 30, 2013, 06:19:20 am
Quincy to Crystal palace  ;D

That is going to be an expensive card in fut14

Unless he's a 75  :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on July 30, 2013, 06:24:55 am
true he needs to stay silver

just read he's going to sunderland and not palace ::)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on July 30, 2013, 08:28:16 am
true he needs to stay silver

just read he's going to sunderland and not palace ::)

Oli won't be happy with that  ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on July 30, 2013, 08:31:10 am
true he needs to stay silver

just read he's going to sunderland and not palace ::)

Oli won't be happy with that  ;D

yay, Palace to be relegated :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on July 30, 2013, 06:28:58 pm
And this morning's BBC Premier League 'news'... Pleat and Owen are saying Bale shouldn't go. (http://www.4smileys.com/smileys/sleeping-smileys/smiley_to_sleep020.gif) (http://www.4smileys.com)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on July 30, 2013, 07:36:06 pm
And this morning's BBC Premier League 'news'... Pleat and Owen are saying Bale shouldn't go. (http://www.4smileys.com/smileys/sleeping-smileys/smiley_to_sleep020.gif) (http://www.4smileys.com)
Owen... the guy who left England at the drop of a hat to go to Madrid. ::)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on July 30, 2013, 07:39:03 pm
true he needs to stay silver

just read he's going to sunderland and not palace ::)

Oli won't be happy with that  ;D

who is Oli?  ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on July 30, 2013, 08:29:24 pm
who is Oli?  ;D

ROFL ... LOL ... :D ... ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on July 30, 2013, 08:34:41 pm
This just in, hot off the press for hopnut.

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11675/8848006/transfer-news-real-madrids-iker-casillas-backs-gareth-bale-chase (http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11675/8848006/transfer-news-real-madrids-iker-casillas-backs-gareth-bale-chase)

 ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on July 30, 2013, 08:43:39 pm
This just in, hot off the press for hopnut.

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11675/8848006/transfer-news-real-madrids-iker-casillas-backs-gareth-bale-chase (http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11675/8848006/transfer-news-real-madrids-iker-casillas-backs-gareth-bale-chase)

 ;D

(http://www.4smileys.com/smileys/sleeping-smileys/smiley_to_sleep020.gif) (http://www.4smileys.com)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on July 30, 2013, 08:47:42 pm
Given that i said this would happen about a month ago, perhaps i should be Man Utd manager  :-\


LATEST TRANSFER GOSSIP
Manchester United manager David Moyes is considering a move for Everton midfielder Marouane Fellaini if Barcelona cannot be tempted to sell Cesc Fabregas, reports the Manchester Evening News. (http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/david-moyes-plan-b-reds-5382255)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on July 30, 2013, 08:48:27 pm
I really don't see how Spurs could turn down a fee higher than what Madrid payed for Ronaldo, when imo, Ronaldo was still better then than Bale is now.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on July 30, 2013, 08:54:43 pm
I really don't see how Spurs could turn down a fee higher than what Madrid payed for Ronaldo, when imo, Ronaldo was still better then than Bale is now.

I agree.   Would be nice for Bale to stay at Spurs as id like to see what they could do with the team they currently have + Soldado.

But if it really is a world record transfer fee, then Spurs have to take it.  Gareth Bale the most expensive footballer in history??  I know time has moved on as has football but for him to be going for double what Zidane ever did, god knows how many more times than brazil Ronaldo did, significantly more than Neymar and more than Ronaldo himself, it would just be ludicrous to refuse it.

The only way you can justify that kind of fee is by comparing to 50m Torres or 65m Cavani.   
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on July 30, 2013, 09:00:11 pm
If that 50m+ Di Maria & Coentrao rumour I think you posted yesterday Eric? was true then I reckon that would be a better deal than the 85m  considering Spurs would get a replacement for Bale, a better LB than they currently have plus an extra 50m to spend on the rest of the squad.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on July 30, 2013, 09:16:48 pm
If that 50m+ Di Maria & Coentrao rumour I think you posted yesterday Eric? was true then I reckon that would be a better deal than the 85m  considering Spurs would get a replacement for Bale, a better LB than they currently have plus an extra 50m to spend on the rest of the squad.

yeah,  and again, would have to agree.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on July 30, 2013, 09:28:21 pm
If that 50m+ Di Maria & Coentrao rumour I think you posted yesterday Eric? was true then I reckon that would be a better deal than the 85m  considering Spurs would get a replacement for Bale, a better LB than they currently have plus an extra 50m to spend on the rest of the squad.

yeah,  and again, would have to agree.
Honestly cannot see Di Maria agreeing to joining spurs
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on July 30, 2013, 09:34:40 pm
If that 50m+ Di Maria & Coentrao rumour I think you posted yesterday Eric? was true then I reckon that would be a better deal than the 85m  considering Spurs would get a replacement for Bale, a better LB than they currently have plus an extra 50m to spend on the rest of the squad.

yeah,  and again, would have to agree.
Honestly cannot see Di Maria agreeing to joining spurs

If Bale joins and the likely hood is Isco will play on the wing it might limit his playing time, I kind of agree though, don't think Levy would want to pay his wages and don't think Di Maria would want to play in the Europa League.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on July 30, 2013, 10:16:24 pm
Di Maria and Coentrao wouldn't entertain Spurs, for the same reasons Bale would like to eventually leave.

It's all made up nonsense.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on July 31, 2013, 02:19:30 am
Now feckin' Hartson is at it.

BBC seem to be ringing up everyone and their dog to ask where they think Bale might like to go on holiday this year...

Spain is nice this time of year I hear.

Pathetic journalism.

No, actually, just pathetic.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on July 31, 2013, 02:21:43 am
for the bronze lovers

Quote
Torquay have signed free agent and defender Krystian Pearce on a two-year deal.

Pearce is a free agent having been released by Notts County this summer.

The 23-year-old played 18 times on loan at Barnet last season and has also had loan stints at Scunthorpe and Port Vale in clocking up his 151 senior appearances.

"I'm someone who enjoys defending. My first thought on the day of a game is about keeping a clean sheet," Pearce told the club's official website.

"It is obviously going to take a bit of time to gel with the squad but I'm hoping to do that as quickly as possible. Like all players, I want to get in the team and play well.

"It will be important for me to strike up a quick relationship with the other centre-backs here and Aaron Downes is probably the person I've spoken to more than anyone else, so I'm guessing that's a good start.

"As a team, the play-offs are a realistic aim for us and if we get that far then anything can happen.

"I remember being the underdogs when I was at Scunthorpe but we managed to win the play-offs."
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on July 31, 2013, 02:22:26 am
Quote
The agent of Jackson Martinez says the Porto striker has agreed personal terms with ambitious Napoli - but the Serie A club will need to meet his 40million euro release clause.

The 26-year-old Colombian is reportedly the latest target for Napoli coach Rafael Benitez, who has reinvested part of the 64million euro fee paid by Paris Saint-Germain for striker Edinson Cavani by signing Gonzalo Higuain and Raul Albiol from Real Madrid, and Dries Mertens from PSV Eindhoven.

While Martinez's agent Manuel Manzo insists the player is eager to continue his career in Serie A, he stresses Porto are unwilling to part with a man who scored 26 league goals in his first season in Portugal.

He told Sky Sport Italia: "There's an agreement with the player, but we're missing one with Porto and the club don't want to sell him.

"The only way it could happen in my opinion is that they pay the 40million euro release clause, otherwise he won't leave.''

Primeira Liga champions Porto are increasingly keen to hold onto their key players after watching midfielders James Rodriguez and Joao Moutinho join big-spending Monaco in May.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on July 31, 2013, 02:32:33 am
for the bronze lovers

Quote
Torquay have signed free agent and defender Krystian Pearce on a two-year deal.


There goes that perfect sweat link  ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on July 31, 2013, 04:59:37 am
Breaking news on Gareth Bale to Madrid


(http://i1266.photobucket.com/albums/jj524/stuartclark1/hopnut_zps56af0275.png)


Looks like its definitely happening hopnut :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on July 31, 2013, 05:01:17 am
Breaking news on Gareth Bale to Madrid


(http://i1266.photobucket.com/albums/jj524/stuartclark1/hopnut_zps56af0275.png)


Looks like its definitely happening hopnut :D

Nailed on Eric.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on July 31, 2013, 05:18:09 am
In all seriousness tho, altho devoid of any concrete info, this sounds a touch more reliable, I think there is definetly something in motion from Madrid.


http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11675/8848350/transfer-news-real-madrid-bid-85m-for-tottenhams-gareth-bale (http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11675/8848350/transfer-news-real-madrid-bid-85m-for-tottenhams-gareth-bale)

Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on July 31, 2013, 05:45:36 am
In all seriousness tho, altho devoid of any concrete info, this sounds a touch more reliable, I think there is definetly something in motion from Madrid.


http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11675/8848350/transfer-news-real-madrid-bid-85m-for-tottenhams-gareth-bale (http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11675/8848350/transfer-news-real-madrid-bid-85m-for-tottenhams-gareth-bale)

Poppycock.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on July 31, 2013, 06:20:04 am
In all seriousness tho, altho devoid of any concrete info, this sounds a touch more reliable, I think there is definetly something in motion from Madrid.


http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11675/8848350/transfer-news-real-madrid-bid-85m-for-tottenhams-gareth-bale (http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11675/8848350/transfer-news-real-madrid-bid-85m-for-tottenhams-gareth-bale)

Poppycock.


Graham Hunter speaks the truth y'know  :P
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on July 31, 2013, 06:59:57 am
@glad: did you watch Psv? they were stunning tonight
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on July 31, 2013, 07:10:56 am
In all seriousness tho, altho devoid of any concrete info, this sounds a touch more reliable, I think there is definetly something in motion from Madrid.


http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11675/8848350/transfer-news-real-madrid-bid-85m-for-tottenhams-gareth-bale (http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11675/8848350/transfer-news-real-madrid-bid-85m-for-tottenhams-gareth-bale)

Poppycock.

Now there's a word that I'd be happy to hear a lot more often.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on July 31, 2013, 08:53:24 am
IF I had to put money on it, I would say that Madrid have bid 85m for Bale and Spurs want to keep Bale but Bale wants to leave and Spurs are seeing who they can bring in to replace him before they accept the bid.  The last thing they would want would be to lose Bale an then have 85m which they can't use as no-one wants to join them.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on July 31, 2013, 05:25:08 pm
@glad: did you watch Psv? they were stunning tonight

yeah I did.....Wijnaldum was the most experienced player in the team  :D , good result although they should have won with more. Hopefully the wash away the shame of FC Utrecht  :-[

Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on July 31, 2013, 05:26:40 pm
still, Bale on the right side and Ronaldo on the left side. It is a scary.....
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on July 31, 2013, 07:42:39 pm
I've had talksport on since 9am and all I've heard is about the Bale story.   Bale and Ronaldo vs Messi and Neymar eh, which do you prefer?  :o
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on July 31, 2013, 08:05:58 pm
I've had talksport on since 9am and all I've heard is about the Bale story.   Bale and Ronaldo vs Messi and Neymar eh, which do you prefer?  :o
Messi and Neymar for me.  Messi is the world's best player and Neymar is better than Bale i think  :D For me though it is easy to see how Messi and Neymar fit together, Bale and Ronaldo both want to play in the same position and if Bale plays behind the ST then where does Ozil play? 
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on July 31, 2013, 11:16:04 pm
I've had talksport on since 9am and all I've heard is about the Bale story.   Bale and Ronaldo vs Messi and Neymar eh, which do you prefer?  :o
Messi and Neymar for me.  Messi is the world's best player and Neymar is better than Bale i think  :D For me though it is easy to see how Messi and Neymar fit together, Bale and Ronaldo both want to play in the same position and if Bale plays behind the ST then where does Ozil play? 


Its a bloody interesting match up, Messi and Neymar prob 2 of the very best dribblers, but for pure running power and athleticism, with no shortage of ability, esp striking a ball, it doesnt get any better than Bale and Ronaldo.  Crazy saying it but I think id be more intrigued seeing them playing together, just a phenomenal physical challenge for any defence to try to cope with both of those guys.  Brutally unfair tbh.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on July 31, 2013, 11:17:20 pm

I've had talksport on since 9am and all I've heard is about the Bale story.   Bale and Ronaldo vs Messi and Neymar eh, which do you prefer?  :o
For me though it is easy to see how Messi and Neymar fit together, Bale and Ronaldo both want to play in the same position and if Bale plays behind the ST then where does Ozil play? 


Thats easy, Tottenham  ;)

Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 01, 2013, 12:01:13 am
Big breaking news coming on Gareth Bale from Spurs apparently, coming any min now on talksport, dunno if they are on the wind up, sounds genuine.....
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 01, 2013, 12:19:03 am
What's the breaking news then Eric?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 01, 2013, 02:07:41 am
What's the breaking news then Eric?


That Bale has spoke to AVB and said he wants to go.   Just hearsay tbh but personally i think this deal will be done or near enough by time hopnuts back from holiday.

whats your current view on proceedings?

Just seen this - some people just dunno when to give up  ::)

Manchester United have not given up hope of signing Cesc Fabregas and are preparing to make a third bid for the Barcelona midfielder - one that would exceed their £30.75m transfer record.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 01, 2013, 04:27:22 am
For £85m I say sell him, like I said the other day I really don't think Bale is as good now as Ronaldo was when he went to Madrid. So if Spurs get Soldado before he goes that means they have £85m to improve the rest of the squad, and considering some of the signings AVB has made in so far in his time at Spurs i.e. Dembele, Vertonghen, Lloris and more recently Paulinho, I think he'd spend the money very well.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on August 01, 2013, 04:48:07 am
Anyone got a link of a stream of the celtic game ???
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on August 01, 2013, 04:56:53 am
http://www.webfirstrow.eu/watch/198288/1/watch-celtic-vs-if-elfsborg.html

Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on August 01, 2013, 05:04:41 am
Cheers  ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on August 01, 2013, 05:06:12 am
Is van Dijk playing?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on August 01, 2013, 05:20:27 am
No injured
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 01, 2013, 06:04:57 am
No injured


Who's Van Dijk?  doesnt sound like its going great for Celtic just at the moment.  I thought all the prematch talk about Bangura was a bit unfair on the lad.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on August 01, 2013, 06:23:24 am
No injured


Who's Van Dijk?  doesnt sound like its going great for Celtic just at the moment.  I thought all the prematch talk about Bangura was a bit unfair on the lad.

Dutch CB, F**k Bangura will never play for celtic again, Elfsborg are a dirty shower  >:(

Commons 1-0  ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 01, 2013, 06:34:13 am
Knew Celtic had scored, heard the fans get a lot louder from the flat and figured they must've scored, and sure enough they had.  Boo  :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 01, 2013, 07:04:15 am
Bayern V City should be good tomorrow (I think)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 01, 2013, 07:14:11 am
Bayern V City should be good tomorrow (I think)


7.45 tomorrow then?


See Dzeko got MOTM for City game, following on from POTT for the Asia trophy, good pre-season for him.   Read the match reports for the game, sounds like Fernandinho and Navas done well, Jovetic as well? Hopefully the 3 of them will be class for City
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 01, 2013, 07:26:32 am
Bayern V City should be good tomorrow (I think)


7.45 tomorrow then?


See Dzeko got MOTM for City game, following on from POTT for the Asia trophy, good pre-season for him.   Read the match reports for the game, sounds like Fernandinho and Navas done well, Jovetic as well? Hopefully the 3 of them will be class for City
not sure on the time  :-[

They played well but the defending from both Milan and City was diabolical so difficult to properly judge them
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 01, 2013, 07:36:31 am
Bayern V City should be good tomorrow (I think)

7.45 tomorrow then?

See Dzeko got MOTM for City game, following on from POTT for the Asia trophy, good pre-season for him.   Read the match reports for the game, sounds like Fernandinho and Navas done well, Jovetic as well? Hopefully the 3 of them will be class for City
not sure on the time  :-[

They played well but the defending from both Milan and City was diabolical so difficult to properly judge them


Javi Garcia played CB for at least some if not all of the match, maybe that explains things a little on City's side.   Not too mention, no surprise to switch off at 5 up, well for 1 or 2 goals, dunno about 3  :-\
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 01, 2013, 09:16:32 pm
Spurs have agreed the Soldado deal subject to a medical.

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12691/8849782/transfer-news-tottenham-to-sign-roberto-soldado-subject-to-medical (http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12691/8849782/transfer-news-tottenham-to-sign-roberto-soldado-subject-to-medical)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 01, 2013, 09:19:18 pm
Spurs have agreed the Soldado deal subject to a medical.

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12691/8849782/transfer-news-tottenham-to-sign-roberto-soldado-subject-to-medical (http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12691/8849782/transfer-news-tottenham-to-sign-roberto-soldado-subject-to-medical)


good for Spurs, think they overpaid, as City did with Negredo but guess thats just the way it is.


Best if they can get as many signings on board now before the Bale deal is agreed and announced ;)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 01, 2013, 09:25:48 pm
Not actually seen any other rumours from Spurs tbh, seen last night they sold Steven Caulker  :-\ why? Great up and coming CB, although apparently they're after a Romanian CB who according to H2H stats is rapid, we're talking 80+ pace and silver rating here..
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 01, 2013, 11:02:33 pm
Not actually seen any other rumours from Spurs tbh, seen last night they sold Steven Caulker  :-\ why? Great up and coming CB, although apparently they're after a Romanian CB who according to H2H stats is rapid, we're talking 80+ pace and silver rating here..


Yeah thats what everyone seemed to think about Caulker but mustnt have fancied him for some reason.   I always thought with the CL/european rules it was important to hang onto decent homegrown players.

Apparently the deal for the Romanian guy got called off, for the moment, as their club president who operates from jail, vetoed it at last minute.   Probably heard Bale deal was in offing and doubled the asking price.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 02, 2013, 05:26:57 am
One for Liverpool fans



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Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 02, 2013, 05:36:15 am
Apparently that bid triggers his release clause, sounds very much like getting Suarez's replacement in.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 02, 2013, 06:03:50 am
Diego Costa?  :D he'd be a horrible replacement, doesn't score consistently, isn't quick or a great dribbler, he's just a battering ram.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 02, 2013, 06:16:59 am
Looks a lot now like they are preparing for Suarez's departure ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on August 02, 2013, 06:22:26 am
Diego Costa?  :D he'd be a horrible replacement, doesn't score consistently, isn't quick or a great dribbler, he's just a battering ram.

Sounds like exactly the sort of player Liverpool like to sign. I know they've gone against the grain a couple of times in recent years and signed actual decent players but Costa will suit them better I think.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: yago2k on August 02, 2013, 06:47:41 pm
Diego Costa?  :D he'd be a horrible replacement, doesn't score consistently, isn't quick or a great dribbler, he's just a battering ram.

Sounds like exactly the sort of player Liverpool like to sign. I know they've gone against the grain a couple of times in recent years and signed actual decent players but Costa will suit them better I think.

I don't agree. Costa's skills are underrated, IMO, he's better than he looks like. He sometimes reminds me of Tévez, by the way. And when playing alongside Falcao his constant battering of the defence would open lots of space for the Colombian to take advantage. With Sturridge's pace, that should be even more effectiv at 'pool.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 02, 2013, 08:10:03 pm

Sky Sports News
‏@SkySportsNews
Coventry City Ltd go into liquidation #SSN

It was bound to happen to a club at some point :(
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 02, 2013, 10:26:02 pm
Diego Costa?  :D he'd be a horrible replacement, doesn't score consistently, isn't quick or a great dribbler, he's just a battering ram.

Sounds like exactly the sort of player Liverpool like to sign. I know they've gone against the grain a couple of times in recent years and signed actual decent players but Costa will suit them better I think.

I don't agree. Costa's skills are underrated, IMO, he's better than he looks like. He sometimes reminds me of Tévez, by the way. And when playing alongside Falcao his constant battering of the defence would open lots of space for the Colombian to take advantage. With Sturridge's pace, that should be even more effectiv at 'pool.

Seen him play a lot last season and he never impressed me once, he's big and strong yes but that's about where his talents begin and end, for me anyway. That being said, those are qualities which will serve him well in the BPL, I just don't think he's worth anywhere near the £20m Liverpool will have to pay for an unproven goalscorer, he also has a temper as well which he'll need to work on if he is to perform well for them.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 02, 2013, 10:38:57 pm
Just seen Michel Bastos has moved to the UAE, money grabbing ****  ::)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: WClass on August 02, 2013, 11:45:15 pm
Bastos in not young  . needs to get it while he can   
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 02, 2013, 11:47:49 pm
Ah good for him, i wish him all the best  :P   Just hearing about this Brazilian defender on talksport, Doria of Botafogo (Fut rating?)  apparently he is 18 years old and very good according to Tim Vickery.   Chelsea have apparently bid for him.  So googled him and found this article.   Spurs rumoured to be interested too. 


http://www.tribalfootball.com/articles/botafogo-resigned-losing-chelsea-spurs-target-doria-3971815 (http://www.tribalfootball.com/articles/botafogo-resigned-losing-chelsea-spurs-target-doria-3971815)




Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 02, 2013, 11:48:30 pm
Bastos in not young  . needs to get it while he can   

He's a good player who can still play at the top level for another 2-3 seasons and i'm pretty sure he has plenty money anyway, don't agree with moving to places like UAE just for the money and i'll never agree with it.

He's not in FUT Eric but i'm sure in career mode he has something like 40-45 overall pace  :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 02, 2013, 11:50:32 pm
Few quotes from Wenger's press conference:

"I don't want to speak about Suarez, because that is between Liverpool and Arsenal. We will completely respect what Liverpool wants to do. We want to (sign the player) if it is feasible in an amicable way."
So we're definitely still in for him

Wenger on Bale's potential £105m move to Real Madrid: "It's completely crazy. It looks like FFP has made everyone worse than before."
Can't argue with that, makes a mockery of FFP.

Wenger confirms Arsenal are working hard on "not only the case you name (Suarez) but on other cases" #afc
Promising

He's said exactly what I wanted to hear, but unfortunately with Wenger you have to take everything with a pinch of salt

Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 02, 2013, 11:53:44 pm
Don't mean this in an offensive way at all but Wenger is good at telling the Arsenal supporters what they want to hear, whether he follows up on his claims or not is another story.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 02, 2013, 11:55:40 pm
Oh yeah Wenger is the master of bullshit but I can't imagine him talking about another club's player as openly as he did if there wasn't real interest in them.  And Arsenal like to do deals in secrecy as far as possible and I wouldn't be surprised if we didn't announce a top signing with it only being muted about for a day or two.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 02, 2013, 11:56:26 pm
Defintely reassuring stuff from Wenger.   And he speaks as much sense as anyone on FFP, pretty sure it was him i first heard querying sponsorship deals that fall way outside the market standards. 


Like his approach on Suarez, confirms interest but generally guarded and respectful towards Liverpool.   I am getting more confident that this deal will happen before the window closes.  I'd say you can almost bank on it Lewis.   Might make me slightly revise my predictions, or not.


@carlos - 40 pace in career mode, who cares, probably hits 85 pace by time he gets to 20 lol  ;D   If you heard Tim Vickery talking about him you would most def want Spurs to sign him.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 03, 2013, 12:03:34 am
Oh yeah Wenger is the master of bullshit but I can't imagine him talking about another club's player as openly as he did if there wasn't real interest in them.  And Arsenal like to do deals in secrecy as far as possible and I wouldn't be surprised if we didn't announce a top signing with it only being muted about for a day or two.

From a purely footballing perspective i'd love to see him at Arsenal, be interesting to see how he works in a team that wouldn't revolve around him.. But as a Spurs man i'd hope he moves abroad somewhere  ;D

@Eric, apparently the move for the Romanian guy is off now and with Caulker sold and Vertonghen out injured for 3 weeks I could see AVB pushing to sign him.

Also anyone see Seattle Sounders are after Clint Dempsey?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 03, 2013, 12:19:44 am
Defintely reassuring stuff from Wenger.   And he speaks as much sense as anyone on FFP, pretty sure it was him i first heard querying sponsorship deals that fall way outside the market standards. 


Like his approach on Suarez, confirms interest but generally guarded and respectful towards Liverpool.   I am getting more confident that this deal will happen before the window closes.  I'd say you can almost bank on it Lewis.   Might make me slightly revise my predictions, or not.

Blimey if you're confident then I might aswell go and get my shirt printed with his name on it ;D  A rule of thumb I use is if Wenger will talk about him in a press conference then it is generally pretty close.  Haven't heard him talk about players we don;t then end up signing.



Also anyone see Seattle Sounders are after Clint Dempsey?
That would be a shame, I really like Dempsey but hasn't been given the opportunities at spurs like he was at Fulham.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: WClass on August 03, 2013, 01:12:36 am
Bastos in not young  . needs to get it while he can   

He's a good player who can still play at the top level for another 2-3 seasons and i'm pretty sure he has plenty money anyway, don't agree with moving to places like UAE just for the money and i'll never agree with it.

He's not in FUT Eric but i'm sure in career mode he has something like 40-45 overall pace  :D

Not so sure about Bastos  . A player we all rated who never  played for a massive club .   I think at his age it is right to take the money unless better footballing challenges arrive - for him , they clearly have not  . 
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: clrx on August 03, 2013, 01:37:15 am
Wow did people make a way bigger deal out of the Terry/Campagnerro dust up then was necessary.  The tackle was bad, but it really wasn't "that" bad.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on August 03, 2013, 01:39:55 am
Gomis also to the BPL:

Quote
It is understood the two clubs have ended their stalemate over the player, with a deal appearing dead in the water earlier this week when Lyon rejected Newcastle's near-£7million take-it-or-leave-it bid.

However, it seems the Magpies have had a change of heart.

Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas confirmed earlier today that his club had agreed a fee that could rise to 10 million euros for a player who has represented France on 10 occasions.

He said in quotes on French website Journal du Dimanche: "We have accepted the proposal of Newcastle, which is eight million euros, plus a two million bonus.

"The agreement is now linked to the acceptance of agents' fees. I understand that the problem is in the amount and manner of payment of commissions.

"There are several people involved in the operation, which complicates the negotiations. But I am hopeful that things will be resolved within 24 or 48 hours."

Progress in the transfer market has been slow to date at St James' Park with director of football Joe Kinnear unable to deliver on his bullish promise of an early breakthrough following his appointment.

Newcastle boss Alan Pardew's top priority at the start of the summer was to sign a new striker, and despite reported interest in Darren Bent and Loic Remy - as well as Gomis - their efforts had come to nothing.

When their offer for Gomis was rejected earlier this week, it appeared they would end their interest in the 27-year-old, as they have consistently refused to budge on their valuation of a player since adopting their now tried and tested approach to transfers.

Today's news means that Gomis, who scored 21 goals for Lyon in all competitions last season, is now free to discuss terms with Newcastle and become the latest French player to join the north-east club.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: WClass on August 03, 2013, 01:50:21 am
Wow did people make a way bigger deal out of the Terry/Campagnerro dust up then was necessary.  The tackle was bad, but it really wasn't "that" bad.

I thought both player went in hard .
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on August 03, 2013, 01:59:32 am
didn't see it....is there a vid?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: clrx on August 03, 2013, 03:39:27 am
Wow did people make a way bigger deal out of the Terry/Campagnerro dust up then was necessary.  The tackle was bad, but it really wasn't "that" bad.

I thought both player went in hard .

Here is the video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Qt139U4XDA (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Qt139U4XDA)

I agree ... both players were going for the ball.  Camp committed to a lunge before Terry committed to slide.  It turned out kinda bad, but IMO didn't warrant an immediate red.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on August 03, 2013, 03:43:23 am
hmm....agree...he has his eyes on the ball, he was a bit too late.....

did anyone see the whole game? I thougth I saw Van Ginkel on the pitch. How did he do?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: clrx on August 03, 2013, 04:24:12 am
I was watching pieces of it.  Van Ginkel did play and seemed to not be "in over his head" against inter.  The game, in general, was played pretty thuggish by both sides.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 03, 2013, 04:35:21 am
I think it was a bad challenge and justified the red.  Not sure about the reaction, personally i would like to have seen more of an apology from Campagnaro.  Not sure it was malicious, just tunnel vision after coming thru the 1st challenge, but it was very bad for his studs to plant on Terry's shin.   I know players are playing for places in teams and it may have been completely accidental but im a firm believer that you shouldnt get tackles like that in friendlies.  You can boost your match fitness and be competitive without lunging into 40-60 challenges and almost ruining your opponents season before its even began.   Its reckless in my view.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 03, 2013, 04:37:46 am
See Benitez has confirmed Higuain is to make his debut for Napoli against Arsenal tomorrow  :o   :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: clrx on August 03, 2013, 04:38:14 am
I guess that is what I disagree with.  It was a bad challenge, but almost ruining his season?  He got stamped on a bit.  He is a big boy.  He will be just fine.  It wasn't a 40/60 challenge where he was going into the legs/knees of a player.  It was just a mis-timed challenge.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 03, 2013, 04:52:43 am
See Benitez has confirmed Higuain is to make his debut for Napoli against Arsenal tomorrow  :o   :D
Should be umm.. interesting :\

Expect a few chants of 'Spend some f*cking money..'
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 03, 2013, 04:55:34 am
BBC Sport ‏@BBCSport 5m
Luis Suarez will consider a transfer request and possible court action if his Liverpool dispute is not resolved. #lfc http://bbc.in/145KdlL

(http://gyazo.com/5a67ca7e38dace3afa51eb5fc3fff9bf.png)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on August 03, 2013, 05:10:24 am
Disgusting Terry, holding his knee because he was hit on the legg

Funny Suarez is going to court, histoire se répète :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 03, 2013, 05:56:55 am
Who the f*ck is this guy?


http://www.football-italia.net/37466/agent-chelseas-wallace-inter (http://www.football-italia.net/37466/agent-chelseas-wallace-inter)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: clrx on August 03, 2013, 06:01:17 am
Who the f*ck is this guy?


http://www.football-italia.net/37466/agent-chelseas-wallace-inter (http://www.football-italia.net/37466/agent-chelseas-wallace-inter)

I believe he is a stupidly fast RB.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 03, 2013, 06:02:17 am
Who the f*ck is this guy?

http://www.football-italia.net/37466/agent-chelseas-wallace-inter (http://www.football-italia.net/37466/agent-chelseas-wallace-inter)

I believe he is a stupidly fast RB.


I guess we will find out more next season.  Dont recall hearing his name mentioned before.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: clrx on August 03, 2013, 06:08:39 am
Who the f*ck is this guy?

http://www.football-italia.net/37466/agent-chelseas-wallace-inter (http://www.football-italia.net/37466/agent-chelseas-wallace-inter)

I believe he is a stupidly fast RB.


I guess we will find out more next season.  Dont recall hearing his name mentioned before.

Yeah I know nothing more of him other then he is young and really, really pacey. 
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 03, 2013, 08:50:47 am
Looks like these 2 are getting on very well, no clash of ego's it would appear


sorry in advance if this image is huge  :-\


(http://www.espn.co.uk/PICTURES/CMS/51800/51863.5.jpg)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 03, 2013, 08:51:08 am
false alarm lol
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on August 03, 2013, 09:01:12 am
Hmmm ... those 2 click and could be goals galore. Barca's game has been around Messi netting goals. IMO, Messi's current (phenomenal) goal scoring record means it's easier to continue scoring goals. We've all seen strikers go on a drought and it can be tough to break it.

I wonder if this scoring frenzy will come to a halt? Will he turn provider to Neymar? If so, will his confidence be affected? If Messi keeps scoring goals & Neymar does not, how will that dent Neymar's confidence?



Ooh - all the questions ... time will tell.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: sherlockh on August 03, 2013, 09:02:47 am
BBC Sport ‏@BBCSport 5m
Luis Suarez will consider a transfer request and possible court action if his Liverpool dispute is not resolved. #lfc http://bbc.in/145KdlL

(http://gyazo.com/5a67ca7e38dace3afa51eb5fc3fff9bf.png)

Very sloppy journalism again from the bbc, who the hell are sources close to the player. No actual quotes from anyone apart from old ones from winger, I know I want Suarez to go but I just can't see them selling to a direct competitor, and last time I checked arsenal were still playing in England.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 03, 2013, 07:40:57 pm
BBC Sport ‏@BBCSport 5m
Luis Suarez will consider a transfer request and possible court action if his Liverpool dispute is not resolved. #lfc http://bbc.in/145KdlL

(http://gyazo.com/5a67ca7e38dace3afa51eb5fc3fff9bf.png)

Very sloppy journalism again from the bbc, who the hell are sources close to the player. No actual quotes from anyone apart from old ones from winger, I know I want Suarez to go but I just can't see them selling to a direct competitor, and last time I checked arsenal were still playing in England.
All I would say is if you are going to trust anyone then trust the BBC.  And Suarez only said he wants out of England to force a move away, he's backtracked already and said he wants CL football, tbh I just think he wants out of Liverpool
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 03, 2013, 09:07:28 pm
I dunno as far as im concerned the move will happen.  What i dont believe tho is that the BBC or anyone else had a tip off that Suarez is prepared to go to court.  where's that come from?  Seems to me like they are just speculating on the basis of Suarez having done it before and being a troublemaker.   So im with Sherlock there that its lazy journalism, i do however as said feel the move will happen tho.  Liverpool will sign Costa, Arsenal will increase their offer to close to 50m and the deal will happen.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Benny Hix on August 03, 2013, 09:14:57 pm
I agree Eric, as a liverpool fan i'm pretty fed up with all the speculation now. In a way I kinda hope we just get shot of him now, I mean whats the point of having a star player that are whole game is based on if he already has one foot out the door. Surely this can't be good for morale so as far as i'm concerned as long as we get 40m + F**k him let them have him.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 03, 2013, 09:31:51 pm
Seen Bale hasn't traveled with the Spurs squad to Monaco.. And Soldado got thrown on a RyanAir flight  :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on August 04, 2013, 01:07:05 am
Not a great start for Rangers today Eric only HT though, looking forward to the Celtic game later and Blackburn tomorrow both on live, don't get that too often.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 04, 2013, 02:04:44 am
Nah not great, new signings cant play yet, no excuses tho, last i saw it was 1-1.


See Arsenal are 2-0 down to Napoli before ht.  On the bright side at least Higuain hasnt scored  :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 04, 2013, 02:06:52 am
If Spurs can get a win against Monaco i'll be £170 up today..
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 04, 2013, 02:18:21 am
Won £50 today Carlos on QPR, Reading and Watford.   Added to £30 i won on Thursday, bettings been good.  How many teams did you have on?

Watching start of Celtic game, ooft Ross County gone ahead already, Celtic defence looking a bit ropey.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 04, 2013, 02:20:25 am
Had Watford myself mate, along with Wigan, Blackpool and obviously Spurs but Spurs don't have a proper CB playing today so  :-\ Aye cracking strike from the boy from County, 2 mins into his debut as well.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 04, 2013, 02:21:46 am
Had Watford myself mate, along with Wigan, Blackpool and obviously Spurs but Spurs don't have a proper CB playing today so  :-\ Aye cracking strike from the boy from County, 2 mins into his debut as well.

Yeah the Watford and Reading game went to 96+ mins, I was not impressed, got there in end tho.  Yeah kinda wished id put Wigan on too, did consider it.

Tempted to bet on Celtic now at a goal down, getting close to even money.

Whens Spurs on?  on TV?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 04, 2013, 02:23:17 am
I said to my step dad yesterday I fancied Ross County, even as a massive Rangers man he put me off it though  ::) and it's on itv4 in 5 minutes.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 04, 2013, 02:29:11 am
I'm gonna back Celtic in the next 5 mins i think, worth a gamble, maybe.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 04, 2013, 02:32:35 am
Done. Fingers crossed.  Dont like to watch my bet so ill maybe go check out the Spurs match and keep tabs from a distance
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on August 04, 2013, 02:50:22 am
1-1 stokes after 28mins

Boerrigter looks eager and is getting into good positions    ;D

on a side note would be nice

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12691/8851355/transfer-news-celtic-manager-neil-lennon-refuses-to-be-drawn-on-alfred-finnbogason
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 04, 2013, 02:58:32 am
Did Boerrigter end up going off injured?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on August 04, 2013, 03:02:01 am
Did Boerrigter end up going off injured?

Yea Watt on instead County's goal was  :o :o
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 04, 2013, 03:20:52 am
Did Boerrigter end up going off injured?

Yea Watt on instead County's goal was  :o :o


I seen it, not bad lol.  See Rangers lost in extra time  ::)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on August 04, 2013, 03:30:47 am
Did Boerrigter end up going off injured?

Yea Watt on instead County's goal was  :o :o


I seen it, not bad lol.  See Rangers lost in extra time  ::)

Was that the cup  :o
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 04, 2013, 03:34:37 am
Did Boerrigter end up going off injured?

Yea Watt on instead County's goal was  :o :o

I seen it, not bad lol.  See Rangers lost in extra time  ::)

Was that the cup  :o


yeah apparently so.  Are Celtic gonna score, I got money on them  >:(


Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 04, 2013, 03:49:02 am
I am not a happy man.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on August 04, 2013, 03:53:54 am
Did Boerrigter end up going off injured?

Yea Watt on instead County's goal was  :o :o

I seen it, not bad lol.  See Rangers lost in extra time  ::)

Was that the cup  :o


yeah apparently so.  Are Celtic gonna score, I got money on them  >:(




26 attempts you would think so, but i don't  >:(
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on August 04, 2013, 03:59:08 am
Stokes 86th min  2-1  ;D  IF ???
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 04, 2013, 04:02:24 am
Nevermind IF Stokes, that goal just won me 40 quid, hopefully.   Whats the Spurs score now Carlos?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 04, 2013, 04:05:46 am
Just went 5-1 Monaco  >:(
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on August 04, 2013, 04:07:47 am
Eric Falling skies is on there now started 5 mins ago
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 04, 2013, 04:12:43 am
Holy ****, just seen that, who scored?  What episode is it Buddha?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on August 04, 2013, 04:23:22 am
latest one
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 04, 2013, 04:34:43 am
latest one is no use to me Buddha, ive only seen 1st one  :-\


Falcao still looks the business, his movement is absolutely brilliant.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 04, 2013, 05:34:23 am
PSG 1 down at ht to Bordeaux as well  :o
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 04, 2013, 05:35:48 am
Interesting day..... Arsenal looked poor against Napoli, only Kos and Rosicky looked decent.  Koscienly is so good, one of the best CB in the BPL for sure imo.  Spurs  ;D The less said about that the better (or maybe we should talk more about it). 
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on August 04, 2013, 08:05:14 am
Anyone seen the dutch league standings?  ;D

We lost every game in pre-season  :P
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on August 04, 2013, 08:43:25 am
they played well Beuk, attractive attacking football!

Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 04, 2013, 08:38:57 pm
Promising for Spurs fans, better hurry tho before Jackson Martinez joins Napoli

Spurs are considering a bid for unsettled Liverpool striker Luis Suarez and Colombia international Jackson Martinez, both 26, as they plan to reinvest the income from Bale's impending transfer to Real Madrid.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 04, 2013, 08:50:42 pm
As much as I hate Suarez he'd be a great addition, not sure about Martinez, weren't Napoli paying 30m+ for him? Don't think he's worth that much yet.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 04, 2013, 09:37:17 pm
Where do the media come up with stuff from?? Suarez wants to leave Liverpool because they aren't in the CL, surely Spurs aren't stupid enough to make a bid for him when they haven't got CL to lure him with.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 04, 2013, 09:38:52 pm
Where do the media come up with stuff from?? Suarez wants to leave Liverpool because they aren't in the CL, surely Spurs aren't stupid enough to make a bid for him when they haven't got CL to lure him with.

I can't see Daniel Levy letting AVB spend 40m+ on one player anyway  :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 04, 2013, 09:41:25 pm
Where do the media come up with stuff from?? Suarez wants to leave Liverpool because they aren't in the CL, surely Spurs aren't stupid enough to make a bid for him when they haven't got CL to lure him with.

I can't see Daniel Levy letting AVB spend 40m+ on one player anyway  :D
;D

I heard somewhere that R.Madrid were going to pay for Bale in 20m installments over the next 5 years, would be disastrous for Spurs imo, losing their best player and not really having the funds available to properly replace him.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 05, 2013, 02:57:24 am
Pathetic from Drogba diving in a friendly and even more pathetic from the ref to give the pen ::)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on August 05, 2013, 04:22:10 am
Good Draw for Blackburn today nice finish from Best, hoping he has an injury free season can take the load off Rhodes at times the long ball was played a bit much hoping its not something that will be a consistent thing.

Still think we need a RB kane looked week has been a problem for 3 years now, some of the new lads looked good Judge in particular maybe 2 more signings would help creative mid and another ST.

Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 05, 2013, 05:14:37 am
Oh dear  ;D  just seen the score between Arsenal v Gala and came on here to mention it.  Not been a good emirates cup for Arsenal, Wenger better get busy asap.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on August 05, 2013, 05:33:49 am
Yeah lets spend 40m+ on an overpriced topplayer when your whole team lacks quality, that'll help
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 05, 2013, 05:46:28 am
Eric :\ I'm not happy at a lot of things from the Emirates Cup.  Firstly, we played sh*te in both games and we need at least 1 more attacker, mid and defender.  Secondly I'm very very annoyed at Drogba diving in a friendly.  Wenger said in his pre-match conference that 'We will spend' and SSN: Luis Suarez "unhappy and frustrated" with Liverpool for rejecting £40m & £1 bid from Arsenal. #afc

And beuk if you want to compete you have to overpay on players, look at City's dealings and the Bale price for goodness sake, 40m for Suarez is a 'bargain' looking at the prices of some players
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on August 05, 2013, 06:27:54 am
A 35 year old just made your defence look silly and you guys think a good striker will be enough for a tittle run? ???
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on August 05, 2013, 06:32:32 am
No 12 million for Bony is a Bargain and the reported 6.5 million Celtic are about to pay for Finnbogason is a Bargain, 40million plus for a player you cannot guarantee will be on the field for more than half the season is too much.

Wenger's problem is he doesn't want to be seen as week in picking the players he wants over the players the Board wants, If and its a big if wenger doesn't buy big in the coming weeks i can see him being pushed upstairs and TBH i think it would be better for Arsenal if it does happen I can see  Jürgen Klopp as a perfect Arsenal type of manager.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on August 05, 2013, 06:39:39 am
I could see Klopp really turning Arsenal around. Think he'd be perfect for them, should sign him instead of Suarez. They're committed to Wenger tho, imo.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on August 05, 2013, 06:42:01 am
Cuz ... one post away from 600.

You're losing ground on Eric :P

... morning all.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on August 05, 2013, 06:59:12 am
No 12 million for Bony is a Bargain and the reported 6.5 million Celtic are about to pay for Finnbogason is a Bargain, 40million plus for a player you cannot guarantee will be on the field for more than half the season is too much.

Wenger's problem is he doesn't want to be seen as week in picking the players he wants over the players the Board wants, If and its a big if wenger doesn't buy big in the coming weeks i can see him being pushed upstairs and TBH i think it would be better for Arsenal if it does happen I can see  Jürgen Klopp as a perfect Arsenal type of manager.

Finnbogason for 6,5 is a steal (heerenveen need the money, v Basten is not happy and I think he's going to quit when they sell him)

I saw Celtic play last week, only one that played well that game was Samaras on the left wing and they bought Boerighter for that same spot, Boerrighter is a real winger Samaras can play striker as well (he played that for Heerenveen and there wasn't much between Huntelaar and him that year) Where will they put Finnbogason?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 05, 2013, 07:00:52 am
A 35 year old just made your defence look silly and you guys think a good striker will be enough for a tittle run? ???
Our defence at that time was Jenks-Sagna-Per-Miquel.. only 2 first teamers and one playing out of position.  We had the second best defence last season and that was with vermaelen doing his best to concede goals in the first half of the season.  Suarez won't transform us into title challengers on his own but he single handedly carried a very poor liverpool side to 8th last season
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on August 05, 2013, 07:13:54 am
No 12 million for Bony is a Bargain and the reported 6.5 million Celtic are about to pay for Finnbogason is a Bargain, 40million plus for a player you cannot guarantee will be on the field for more than half the season is too much.

Wenger's problem is he doesn't want to be seen as week in picking the players he wants over the players the Board wants, If and its a big if wenger doesn't buy big in the coming weeks i can see him being pushed upstairs and TBH i think it would be better for Arsenal if it does happen I can see  Jürgen Klopp as a perfect Arsenal type of manager.

Finnbogason for 6,5 is a steal (heerenveen need the money, v Basten is not happy and I think he's going to quit when they sell him)

I saw Celtic play last week, only one that played well that game was Samaras on the left wing and they bought Boerighter for that same spot, Boerrighter is a real winger Samaras can play striker as well (he played that for Heerenveen and there wasn't much between Huntelaar and him that year) Where will they put Finnbogason?


Finn if we get him will start up top maybe with sammy or with Commons in a free role behind him, Lennon doesn't have a lot of faith in Stokes even though he scores regularly, i do see his thought in that decision as Stokes can be very single minded most of the time.

But we need a 25-30 goal player to replace Hooper.

Lennon can be strange with players Kayal had a great season 2 years ago but then suddenly just dropped can see the same happening with Ledley. Also sometimes i think he doesn't fancy Mulgrew at times will drop him over the likes of Wilson and Ambrose.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: guest15 on August 05, 2013, 04:16:44 pm
A 35 year old just made your defence look silly and you guys think a good striker will be enough for a tittle run? ???
Our defence at that time was Jenks-Sagna-Per-Miquel.. only 2 first teamers and one playing out of position.  We had the second best defence last season and that was with vermaelen doing his best to concede goals in the first half of the season.  Suarez won't transform us into title challengers on his own but he single handedly carried a very poor liverpool side to 8th last season


he is no ordinary 35, he is the king drogzz ...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 05, 2013, 07:41:32 pm
Development in the Bale chase, apparently Spurs have said they won't talk to Madrid until they increase their £80m bid and include Alvaro Morata in the deal.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 06, 2013, 03:00:42 am
Soldado is in the bag then.

New club record, smashing the 17m spent on Paulinho.

Refreshing it is, to see Spurs parting with some decent sized wedges of cash, instead of 6 here, 7 there, 8 over there...

It's just that the jury remains out on these signings for me.

Paulinho and Soldado are both decent players, there's no doubt.

Are they worth nearly 50m combined?  We'll have to see.

I know a non CL side can't attract the top, top players... so we'll see if Levy has broken the club record wisely.  Twice.

Looking forward to finding out.

Left back next then...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 06, 2013, 03:54:31 am
Well seeing that paulinho was half of what City paid for Fernandinho I think Spurs have done alright there, and 26m (??) is about right for a good ST.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 06, 2013, 04:02:20 am
Probably cos he's only half the player Fernandinho is  :P  kidding of course, he's at least 75% the player Fernandinho is  :)


Rooney not travelled for Utd's latest pre season match, he soooo wants out, he's gotta go surely.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 06, 2013, 04:09:36 am
Probably cos he's only half the player Fernandinho is  :P  kidding of course, he's at least 75% the player Fernandinho is  :)


Rooney not travelled for Utd's latest pre season match, he soooo wants out, he's gotta go surely.
Difficult to judge them imo, personally I've only seen a couple of games from both of them and for me they are very similar. 

And yes I think Rooney will almost certainly leave this window, probably late on tho imo
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 06, 2013, 06:06:42 am
Can't judge what anyone pays against what City get charged.

City get royally ripped off left right and centre.

Rightly so, of course.

PAYE I say  ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 06, 2013, 06:14:51 am
hehe so true Hop ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 06, 2013, 08:28:48 pm
Sky Sports News ‏@SkySportsNews 1m
Manchester City defender Matija Nastasic out for up to six weeks with ankle injury #SSN


I think City will go for another CB now
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 06, 2013, 08:52:53 pm
Sky Sports News ‏@SkySportsNews 1m
Manchester City defender Matija Nastasic out for up to six weeks with ankle injury #SSN


I think City will go for another CB now

They could probaby get Titus Bramble for around the 90m mark... ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 06, 2013, 10:50:06 pm
"The onus is on Wayne Rooney to push through his departure from Manchester United, says former Old Trafford star Paul Ince."

No Paul, the onus is on Wayne Rooney to do the job for which he gets paid (an obscene amount of cash), until such time as the highly lucrative contract that he signed with his current employer ends, or his current employer decides to accept an offer from another club and mutually agrees to terminate said overly lucrative contract.

Nobhead.   >:(

EDIT: There's no space in nobhead.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 07, 2013, 07:34:55 am
Guardian sport ‏@guardian_sport 14m
Luis #Suárez breaks his silence in explosive interview with @guardian_sport. Online soon at http://theguardian.com/sport  #lfc #afc

Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 07, 2013, 08:02:51 am
(http://gyazo.com/27b993fca6f3a2e12bdac4051513bc91.png)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 07, 2013, 08:03:50 am
Sorry for the three posts but here it is.....

http://www.theguardian.com/football/2013/aug/06/luis-suarez-liverpool-arsenal-transfer?CMP=twt_gu
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 07, 2013, 07:05:27 pm
Yeah shouldnt be surprised by Suarez Lewis  :D  or should that be by Lewis Suarez?  ;D   

The guy is a selfish money grabbing unloyal piece of cr@p.   Just bear in mind, that wont change if he goes to Arsenal.  Madrid come in season or 2, you absolutely know he is going to leave.

Also - Im happy to say we now appear to be reaching the moment i predicted about a month and a half ago -

Manchester United manager David Moyes has launched a bid for 25-year-old Everton midfielder Marouane Fellaini - signalling the end of the club's pursuit of Barcelona playmaker Cesc Fabregas, 26.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 07, 2013, 07:07:28 pm
This sounds promising...

Real Madrid and Barcelona could soon be forced by the European Commission to relinquish their privileged status as member-owned clubs and are likely to become publically listed companies, losing one of the key advantages behind their dominance of Spanish football and success in European competition.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 07, 2013, 07:07:32 pm
Yeah shouldnt be surprised by Suarez Lewis  :D  or should that be by Lewis Suarez?  ;D   

 :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 07, 2013, 07:08:31 pm
Yeah shouldnt be surprised by Suarez Lewis  :D  or should that be by Lewis Suarez?  ;D   

 :D


Xbox me  :P
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 07, 2013, 07:23:35 pm
Yeah shouldnt be surprised by Suarez Lewis  :D  or should that be by Lewis Suarez?  ;D   

 :D


Xbox me  :P

Have done...

Oh no wait... hang on, that was a PS..   oops - sorry.  ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 07, 2013, 07:39:46 pm
Yeah shouldnt be surprised by Suarez Lewis  :D  or should that be by Lewis Suarez?  ;D   

 :D

Xbox me  :P

Have done...

Oh no wait... hang on, that was a PS..   oops - sorry.  ;D


Its ok i understand, you're not the only 1 thats made that error, in fact it seems 102 other people made the very same mistake.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: guest15 on August 07, 2013, 07:48:02 pm
fenerbahce annou nced emenike
wonder if turk league willl be in nxt yr
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on August 07, 2013, 08:08:44 pm
Also - Im happy to say we now appear to be reaching the moment i predicted about a month and a half ago -

Manchester United manager David Moyes has launched a bid for 25-year-old Everton midfielder Marouane Fellaini - signalling the end of the club's pursuit of Barcelona playmaker Cesc Fabregas, 26.
Yeah ... I like the sound of that. This whole Cesc-farce has been pathetic. I'll have to change my vote on who will win the title as Utd seem to be the ones starting the season on a few negatives ... SAF, Rooney, lack of transfer activity, Cesc-farce, etc.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 07, 2013, 08:46:08 pm

Its ok i understand, you're not the only 1 thats made that error, in fact it seems 102 other people made the very same mistake.

Yeah, about that...  that's not 102 'other people'  ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 08, 2013, 04:44:05 am
I know Hop, I've had similar experiences whilst dishing out xbox's  ;)

See Luiz could be heading for Barca? word is Mourinho doesnt really like that style of player, likes players to stick to their roles.  I think he should keep him, he seems to be getting better all the time.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 08, 2013, 06:02:12 am
I know Hop, I've had similar experiences whilst dishing out xbox's  ;)

See Luiz could be heading for Barca? word is Mourinho doesnt really like that style of player, likes players to stick to their roles.  I think he should keep him, he seems to be getting better all the time.

I certainly wouldn't ditch him.  Think he is a phenomenal player.
Can't stand the guy mind you.  Great player though.

Funny, starting to feel that way about more and more players...

 
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 08, 2013, 06:04:21 am
REALLY?! 

Footballers really need lessons in what are acceptable and what are "discriminatory terms". 

Don't they 'just know'?!!

Seriously..

http://bbc.in/13GSCwA
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 08, 2013, 06:17:04 am
REALLY?! 

Footballers really need lessons in what are acceptable and what are "discriminatory terms". 

Don't they 'just know'?!!

Seriously..

http://bbc.in/13GSCwA (http://bbc.in/13GSCwA)


I know bit laughable really.  Its obviously bcos of the whole 'whats acceptable in Uruguay' thing about the Suarez incident you know how its ok to call people Negrito's over there  :D  I mean that was just half assed excuse but this is the FA being seen to act to plug that potential loophole in the matter.   Going to be a total waste of time for 99.9% of players if not 100% but there you go.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on August 08, 2013, 06:40:51 am
My 1st thought when reading that. Throwing a racist insult at someone of a different race is on the same level as using a homophobic insult on someone who is very likely a womaniser? So I call Nani a gaylord and get banned as hard as JT, doesn't seem fair....
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 08, 2013, 07:06:13 am
Gaylord...  :D

Classic 80s word that...  Love it.

Not PC at all of course, so I can't condone it's use.  But love it.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on August 08, 2013, 06:25:40 pm
Quote
West Bromwich are still hoping to sign Ivorian forward Salomon Kalou from Lille, according to assistant coach Keith Downing.

The former Chelsea starlet has expressed his desire to return to English Premier League on a number of occasions, and he has in turn been linked with West Ham and West Bromwich.

West Brom assistant coach Keith Downing has revealed that the Baggies have been in talks with the player and they are hopeful he will accept an offer from the Hawthorns.

“We’ve stated an interest, we’ve had some negotiations and we’re hopeful he’ll come to West Brom,” Downing was quoted as saying in Birmingham Mail.

Kalou raised quite a few eyebrows when he decided to join Lille after his contract at Stamford Bridge had run out last summer.

In spite of the slow start to his career in France, the Ivorian improved to score 14 goals in 28 Ligue 1 games for les Dogues.

However, he does seem to be hoping for a return to English Premiership, with West Brom reportedly leading the race.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on August 08, 2013, 06:26:33 pm
Quote
Everton have joined the race to sign Ajax defender Toby Alderweireld, according to the Express.

The 24 year old has been a target for the Toffee’s city rivals Liverpool all summer, while last month the player rejected the chance to join Norwich City.

The Belgium international can play at centre-back or right-back, and has won 24 full international caps as part of a back line that includes Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany, Bayern Munich’s Daniel Van Buyten and Jan Vertonghen of Tottenham Hotspur.

He has made 180 appearances for the Ajax since signing his first professional contract in 2007 -winning the league title in the last three seasons – and was named the clubs Talent of the Year in 2010.

Everton’s interest was confirmed by the player’s agent Soren Lerby, and should he sign he would become the fifth new arrival at Goodison Park under Roberto Marinez, who has already completed deals for former Wigan Athletic trio Arouna Kone, Joel Robles and Antolin Alcaraz, and Gerard Deulofeu from Barcelona.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 08, 2013, 06:56:01 pm
Suarez eh, what a slimeball, who the hell would wanna buy him?   I think this could be a really bad move for Arsenal.   I kinda hope thats how it goes.  Ie if he goes to Arsenal, no CL footy for Arsenal, then lets see what happens next summer.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on August 08, 2013, 07:02:21 pm
yeah Suarez.....he could have been a great footballer....why is Wnger so interested in him? He doesn't fit the traditional Wenger footballers types
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 08, 2013, 07:11:16 pm
So... Suarez sent to the naughty step by Rodgers...  Muppet. (both)

Luiz bid from Barca...  loss of a good player.

McClean on his way to the Championship... way too good for that division.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 08, 2013, 07:16:09 pm
Its a strange one Glad, usually you would think Wenger wouldnt go anywhere near a player like that  :-\

Interesting read this about Anzhi, seems their backer is pulling the plug to an extent

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23603167 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23603167)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 08, 2013, 07:19:56 pm
Suarez eh, what a slimeball, who the hell would wanna buy him?   I think this could be a really bad move for Arsenal.   I kinda hope thats how it goes.  Ie if he goes to Arsenal, no CL footy for Arsenal, then lets see what happens next summer.
I'm more than prepared for him to screw us over in 2/3 years when he decides he wants to leave again, but if he helps us win 2/3 trophies then it would be worth it.  Also I can't see his value decreasing in the next few years, unless he does a Torres, so we should be able to recoup most of the 45/50m of whatever it will be.  And can you honestly see Arsenal dropping out of the Top 4 with Suarez on board (and others ;) ) especially seeing as Liverpool would have lost Suarez and Spurs likely to lose Bale.

yeah Suarez.....he could have been a great footballer....why is Wnger so interested in him? He doesn't fit the traditional Wenger footballers types
Wenger is interested in him because of fan and board pressure, simple as.  Of course he is one of the best players in the BPL and Europe but if we had won a few trophies and there wasn't the pressure on Wenger then I am convinced we wouldn't be in for him.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 08, 2013, 07:33:22 pm
So buying Suarez is Arsenal's way of cementing their 4th place spot?  :D   An expensive way to do it lol.

I can kinda understand that you want to sign him, but cant help think that this acceptance of Suarez's actions (from Arsenal) is basically just condoning the sorry state of modern football and giving the green light for him or anyone else just to repeat these actions in the future.

Bite someone, be racist, be totally disloyal, doesnt matter, as long as you are a decent footballer some other club will buy you and pay you more anyway  :-\

The fact its Arsenal, supposed moral standard bearers for the PL who are prepared to give him his escape route just makes it all the more damning for football.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 08, 2013, 09:59:56 pm
So buying Suarez is Arsenal's way of cementing their 4th place spot?  :D   An expensive way to do it lol.

I can kinda understand that you want to sign him, but cant help think that this acceptance of Suarez's actions (from Arsenal) is basically just condoning the sorry state of modern football and giving the green light for him or anyone else just to repeat these actions in the future.

Bite someone, be racist, be totally disloyal, doesnt matter, as long as you are a decent footballer some other club will buy you and pay you more anyway  :-\

The fact its Arsenal, supposed moral standard bearers for the PL who are prepared to give him his escape route just makes it all the more damning for football.

Here, bloody here.

Rapturous applause.

Sadly, we don't do applause any more.  Only Xboxes.
Unlucky.

I am just thankful right now that Spurs are not in the CL...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 08, 2013, 11:13:38 pm
Huge surprise today as it turns out Man Utd have wasted the last 2 months pursuing Thiago and Fabregas.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23613941 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23613941)

Fellaini - 20-25m, happening soon.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 08, 2013, 11:16:02 pm
Huge surprise today as it turns out Man Utd have wasted the last 2 months pursuing Thiago and Fabregas.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23613941 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23613941)

Fellaini - 20-25m, happening soon.

If it does, I'd be worried if I was an Everton fan.

Martinez sides play nice looking football, but he doesn't get the best out of average players like Moyes did.

Without Fellaini, they are hugely weakened.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 08, 2013, 11:21:02 pm
Noone cares about Everton tho Hopnut.  All im interested in is how awful Man Utds off field business appears to have been this summer.

We are 1 week away from season, no signings of ANY note coming in yet.   Dam i hope it stays this way till end of August but even at this rate it could be too late for them.   Not to mention the Rooney saga.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 08, 2013, 11:35:25 pm
Noone cares about Everton tho Hopnut.  All im interested in is how awful Man Utds off field business appears to have been this summer.

We are 1 week away from season, no signings of ANY note coming in yet.   Dam i hope it stays this way till end of August but even at this rate it could be too late for them.   Not to mention the Rooney saga.

Ah well you see, that's where you and I differ.

I don't care about Man Utd, because we at Spurs don't rub shoulders with the likes of them... unless it all unravels like you hope it does of course!  We are looking over our shoulders at Liverpool and Everton... oh, and Arsenal  ;D

Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 08, 2013, 11:46:19 pm
I thought that was the whole idea of Spurs in the post Redknapp/AVB era that they were pushing on to compete with the top 4.    I think you are being way too modest in your ambitions.   

Seriously i wouldnt worry about Everton under Martinez, they will probably slip slightly from previous seasons, certainly cant see them improving this season anyway.   But then if Moyes is the coaching dinosaur I've read about, then maybe they will improve  :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 08, 2013, 11:48:32 pm
My prediction is, Moyes to fail at Man U then become the next Scotland manager  ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 08, 2013, 11:52:31 pm
Ive actually seen the future and i swear that come late Sept, you will have Man U at least 5 pts off the pace and all the players will be coming out on TV backing the manager and saying its up to them to pick up their game blah blah blah.  Dont know what the end result is but i can sooooooo see it happening.


I'm good with Strachan for a while after our away win in Croatia.  It was Croatia and not Serbia, right, slightly confused with my baltic states.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: NDP25 on August 09, 2013, 12:02:09 am
Very interesting match last night between Chelsea and Real Madrid.

Definitely didn't feel like a pre season friendly. Ronaldo played the whole 90 and netted in 2!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 09, 2013, 12:05:24 am
I thought that was the whole idea of Spurs in the post Redknapp/AVB era that they were pushing on to compete with the top 4.    I think you are being way too modest in your ambitions.   

Seriously i wouldnt worry about Everton under Martinez, they will probably slip slightly from previous seasons, certainly cant see them improving this season anyway.   But then if Moyes is the coaching dinosaur I've read about, then maybe they will improve  :D

I've seen waaaaaay too many false dawns as a Spurs fan over the years mate.

So many Spurs fans are eternal optimists... they're famed for it.

Not me.  Believe it when I see it.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 09, 2013, 12:08:03 am
Seen Spurs are apparently really close to signing Ettiene Capoue, looks a decent holding CM but I'd much prefer if Spurs invested in another winger and a CB rather than more CMs.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 09, 2013, 12:16:16 am
Very interesting match last night between Chelsea and Real Madrid.

Definitely didn't feel like a pre season friendly. Ronaldo played the whole 90 and netted in 2!

Yeah seems like Ronaldo has been on fire during pre-season.  Saw some comments during the Everton game that even in a friendly Ronaldo was simply a cut above.

After seeing result of last nights match, I'm strongly tempted to put a tenner on Madrid for CL this year.   In fact i think i will do it tonight.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on August 09, 2013, 12:19:48 am
could be a good investment Eric. Bayern will fail, so will Dortmund. And with Ancelotti they will get the results in.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 09, 2013, 12:21:09 am
Seen Spurs are apparently really close to signing Ettiene Capoue, looks a decent holding CM but I'd much prefer if Spurs invested in another winger and a CB rather than more CMs.

Seriously?
Holding CM is last thing we need.
With Livermore, Paulinho, Huddlestone, Parker and Sandro all still on Tottenham's books, it makes no sense.

However.as a CB it makes some sense, as Spurs have (apparently!!!) sold Caulker to Cardiff... a move I knew NOTHING about!!!
How did that pass me by?... on holiday, that's how.
Shame, I liked Caulker, a lot.

Left back please....and a Modric replacement.  Still.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 09, 2013, 12:21:38 am
Seen Spurs are apparently really close to signing Ettiene Capoue, looks a decent holding CM but I'd much prefer if Spurs invested in another winger and a CB rather than more CMs.


Its Cardiff i feel sorry for :D dont think anyone wants to join them, poor sods.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 09, 2013, 12:23:50 am
Ironic then, that Cardiff had been in talks with Capoue.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 09, 2013, 12:24:08 am
Seen Spurs are apparently really close to signing Ettiene Capoue, looks a decent holding CM but I'd much prefer if Spurs invested in another winger and a CB rather than more CMs.

Seriously?
Holding CM is last thing we need.
With Livermore, Paulinho, Huddlestone, Parker and Sandro all still on Tottenham's books, it makes no sense.

However.as a CB it makes some sense, as Spurs have (apparently!!!) sold Caulker to Cardiff... a move I knew NOTHING about!!!
How did that pass me by?... on holiday, that's how.
Shame, I liked Caulker, a lot.

Left back please....and a Modric replacement.  Still.

Apparently Capoue can also play CB though so maybe that's in the back of AVBs mind, and the Caulker transfer was a poor one, one of (imo) the best up and coming CBs in the league but he's sold for £8m, who are Spurs going to bring in on his level for that price? Rumours of Coentrao still floating around too.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 09, 2013, 12:25:48 am
could be a good investment Eric. Bayern will fail, so will Dortmund. And with Ancelotti they will get the results in.


Thats kinda my thinking.   Who are the big hitters:

Bayern:  not twice in row
Dortmund: Prob wont do as well as last year in CL
Chelsea:  Dont fancy them
City:  Nah not yet
Man Utd:  Lol.
Arsenal:  Almost certs to win if Suarez joins
PSG:  Nah, just cos they wont.  Ibra to get his tactics wrong at some point.
Barca:  Will go close but David Luiz to be posted AWOL from defene and cost them.
Madrid:  Nailed on winners, inspired by Ancelotti's steady management.
Juventus:  Old lady to remain the bridesmaid, not the bride.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 09, 2013, 12:28:49 am
Seen Spurs are apparently really close to signing Ettiene Capoue, looks a decent holding CM but I'd much prefer if Spurs invested in another winger and a CB rather than more CMs.

Seriously?
Holding CM is last thing we need.
With Livermore, Paulinho, Huddlestone, Parker and Sandro all still on Tottenham's books, it makes no sense.

However.as a CB it makes some sense, as Spurs have (apparently!!!) sold Caulker to Cardiff... a move I knew NOTHING about!!!
How did that pass me by?... on holiday, that's how.
Shame, I liked Caulker, a lot.

Left back please....and a Modric replacement.  Still.

Apparently Capoue can also play CB though so maybe that's in the back of AVBs mind, and the Caulker transfer was a poor one, one of (imo) the best up and coming CBs in the league but he's sold for £8m, who are Spurs going to bring in on his level for that price? Rumours of Coentrao still floating around too.

Agree, Caulker was most excellent. Dude.

I think AVB likes his CBs to bring the ball out from the back, Vertonghen-esque.
Caulker was not that man.  Capoue may well be?
Like a brick wall though.

£8m for Caulker could be the signing of the summer.

Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kanturk on August 09, 2013, 12:53:28 am
I disagree.Caulker wasn't spurs standard.To mistake prone.8m is good money for him.Parker and Huddelstone will probably go to Cardiff now.Capoue can play cb,cdm or cm.If you include him as a cb spurs have Vert,Kaboul and Dawson aswell as Capoue.With the left back situation Rose will be first choice and deservedly so after his year at Sunderland.Bae will be back up.I would be more worried about rb with Walker.I think is a liability,so defensively poor. Fortunately  his pace is enough to make up for that some times.I think they will line out
Lloris-Walker-Kaboul/Dawson-Vert-Rose-Sandro-Dembele-Paulinho-Chadli-Soldado-Bale
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 09, 2013, 12:56:08 am
Hey Kanturk, you had me right up until i saw the last name on your teamsheet  ;)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 09, 2013, 01:02:19 am
I disagree.Caulker wasn't spurs standard.To mistake prone.8m is good money for him.Parker and Huddelstone will probably go to Cardiff now.Capoue can play cb,cdm or cm.If you include him as a cb spurs have Vert,Kaboul and Dawson aswell as Capoue.With the left back situation Rose will be first choice and deservedly so after his year at Sunderland.Bae will be back up.I would be more worried about rb with Walker.I think is a liability,so defensively poor. Fortunately  his pace is enough to make up for that some times.I think they will line out
Lloris-Walker-Kaboul/Dawson-Vert-Rose-Sandro-Dembele-Paulinho-Chadli-Soldado-Not Bale
Fixed ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 09, 2013, 01:03:02 am
I disagree.Caulker wasn't spurs standard.To mistake prone.8m is good money for him.Parker and Huddelstone will probably go to Cardiff now.Capoue can play cb,cdm or cm.If you include him as a cb spurs have Vert,Kaboul and Dawson aswell as Capoue.With the left back situation Rose will be first choice and deservedly so after his year at Sunderland.Bae will be back up.I would be more worried about rb with Walker.I think is a liability,so defensively poor. Fortunately  his pace is enough to make up for that some times.I think they will line out
Lloris-Walker-Kaboul/Dawson-Vert-Rose-Sandro-Dembele-Paulinho-Chadli-Soldado-Bale

The left back situation is a weird one for me.

I agree with you, that Rose should be first choice.
I think BAE is a shocking liability, and always have.

However, if AVB doesn't see Rose as first choice over BAE, then we need to buy one.
Does that make sense?

Or play Zeki Fryers there of course  ;D

Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kanturk on August 09, 2013, 01:03:27 am
Hey Kanturk, you had me right up until i saw the last name on your teamsheet  ;)
I don't think its gonna happen.I think if it was it would have been by now
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 09, 2013, 01:04:01 am
I disagree.Caulker wasn't spurs standard.To mistake prone.8m is good money for him.Parker and Huddelstone will probably go to Cardiff now.Capoue can play cb,cdm or cm.If you include him as a cb spurs have Vert,Kaboul and Dawson aswell as Capoue.With the left back situation Rose will be first choice and deservedly so after his year at Sunderland.Bae will be back up.I would be more worried about rb with Walker.I think is a liability,so defensively poor. Fortunately  his pace is enough to make up for that some times.I think they will line out
Lloris-Walker-Kaboul/Dawson-Vert-Rose-Sandro-Dembele-Paulinho-Chadli-Soldado-Bale, or £100m - not fussed
Fixed ;D

Actually fixed.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 09, 2013, 01:04:36 am


The left back situation is a weird one for me.

I agree with you, that Rose should be first choice.
I think BAE is a shocking liability, and always have.

However, if AVB doesn't see Rose as first choice over BAE, then we need to buy one.
Does that make sense?

Or play Zeki Fryers there of course  ;D


You should put in a cheeky bid for Baines
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kanturk on August 09, 2013, 01:11:20 am
Really disappointed in our business so far.I think Moyes is trying to get a big name example.Fabregas before bringing in Fellani and Baines.But we incapable of bringing in anyone atm
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 09, 2013, 01:11:55 am
Hey Kanturk, you had me right up until i saw the last name on your teamsheet  ;)
I don't think its gonna happen.I think if it was it would have been by now

We are talking about a major deal here, these things take time and often go right to the wire after all the posturing etc that goes on.

A month ago i was adamant that Bale would stay.   But that was before Madrid were effectively confirmed as pursuing a transfer this summer.  With that in mind, Bale's seemingly strong desire to join Madrid, a world record fee, him not taking part in friendlys, tbh I cant remember a transfer deal that was so on.  I think if i went to the bookies and tried to bet on Bale at Madrid this year, I dont think they would take my bet, probably closed the book on it by now, certainly odds on anyway.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 09, 2013, 01:14:36 am
Really disappointed in our business so far.I think Moyes is trying to get a big name example.Fabregas before bringing in Fellani and Baines.But we incapable of bringing in anyone atm


No wonder!  Makes me wonder if this Woodward chap knows how to close a deal, or if they got rid of their main man for identifying transfer targets?   Where's David Gill gone, thought he was the man for getting deals done swiftly.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 09, 2013, 01:14:41 am


The left back situation is a weird one for me.

I agree with you, that Rose should be first choice.
I think BAE is a shocking liability, and always have.

However, if AVB doesn't see Rose as first choice over BAE, then we need to buy one.
Does that make sense?

Or play Zeki Fryers there of course  ;D


You should put in a cheeky bid for Baines

So should you  ;D

Wish we would.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kanturk on August 09, 2013, 01:19:23 am
Really disappointed in our business so far.I think Moyes is trying to get a big name example.Fabregas before bringing in Fellani and Baines.But we incapable of bringing in anyone atm


No wonder!  Makes me wonder if this Woodward chap knows how to close a deal, or if they got rid of their main man for identifying transfer targets?   Where's David Gill gone, thought he was the man for getting deals done swiftly.
Really disappointed in our business so far.I think Moyes is trying to get a big name example.Fabregas before bringing in Fellani and Baines.But we incapable of bringing in anyone atm


No wonder!  Makes me wonder if this Woodward chap knows how to close a deal, or if they got rid of their main man for identifying transfer targets?   Where's David Gill gone, thought he was the man for getting deals done swiftly.
David Gill is not there anymore.I wonder did Woodwards plane crash as he was supposed to be flying home to conclude a transfer two or three weeks ago and we haven't heard from him since.I have given up hope that Rooney will stay.In my eyes he is the best player we have,even ahead of RVP.If he goes to Chelsea they will win the league simple.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 09, 2013, 01:20:57 am


The left back situation is a weird one for me.

I agree with you, that Rose should be first choice.
I think BAE is a shocking liability, and always have.

However, if AVB doesn't see Rose as first choice over BAE, then we need to buy one.
Does that make sense?

Or play Zeki Fryers there of course  ;D


You should put in a cheeky bid for Baines

So should you  ;D

Wish we would.
Left back is probably our strongest position with Monreal and Gibbs.

And I agree, I'd be shocked if bale was playing for spurs come the end of this window
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kanturk on August 09, 2013, 01:23:25 am
So we agree Ronaldo to United,Rooney to spurs,Bale to Liverpool and Suarez to Madrid is going to happen
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 09, 2013, 01:26:37 am
Utd have screwed up big time on the transfer front this season.   They better hope the existing crop can provide same level of performance for Moyes that they were doing for Ferguson.  Bcos if they even let it slide 5-10%, they could find themselves really struggling by their own standards.

Spent way too much time pursuing hopeless targets.  Thiago was probably a good one, but got away.  Going for Fabregas just seems like sheer folly.

Im sure they will still pull something out the bag, but options must be getting pretty thin on the ground now.

Also see Arsenal target Bernard, mind how he was so close to joining Lewis  :P  has joined Shakthar as the majority of young brazilians do.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kanturk on August 09, 2013, 01:28:38 am
Atm we would be looking at second or third.We haven't regressed but haven't improved either.Chelsea,City have
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 09, 2013, 01:30:03 am
In a nutshell, thats how it seems Kanturk.   But then is losing Fergie's influence a regression in itself, what about Fergie time and his influence on refs, gonna be missed?  ;)

Forgot to mention the Rooney thing but again the way i see it, is he has to go.  He clearly doesnt want to be there so just get rid of him, only thing is, don't sell him to a rival.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 09, 2013, 01:30:51 am
Utd have screwed up big time on the transfer front this season.   They better hope the existing crop can provide same level of performance for Moyes that they were doing for Ferguson.  Bcos if they even let it slide 5-10%, they could find themselves really struggling by their own standards.

Spent way too much time pursuing hopeless targets.  Thiago was probably a good one, but got away.  Going for Fabregas just seems like sheer folly.

Im sure they will still pull something out the bag, but options must be getting pretty thin on the ground now.

Also see Arsenal target Bernard, mind how he was so close to joining Lewis  :P  has joined Shakthar as the majority of young brazilians do.
Thiago said that he had never spoken to Utd so god knows what they are doing.  And I think that the Bernard stuff was just agent talk, Wenger said we had never bid for him and the only rumours were from the Brazilian press who are notoriously unreliable.  He's better off at Shaktar tho tbh
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 09, 2013, 01:32:07 am
Thiago said that he had never spoken to Utd so god knows what they are doing.  And I think that the Bernard stuff was just agent talk, Wenger said we had never bid for him and the only rumours were from the Brazilian press who are notoriously unreliable. He's better off at Shaktar tho tbh


Is that you alluding to the fact that Arsenal are about to sign a human cannibal?  ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 09, 2013, 01:32:42 am
Atm we would be looking at second or third.We haven't regressed but haven't improved either.Chelsea,City have
I think Chelsea & City will be a fair way ahead of the rest unless Utd/Arsenal spend big in the next few weeks.  And Ferguson going is a massive regression, teams won't fear going to OT anymore and if we're honest Moyes has become bit of a laughing stock already.. he doesn't seem to have a clue.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 09, 2013, 01:33:15 am
Thiago said that he had never spoken to Utd so god knows what they are doing.  And I think that the Bernard stuff was just agent talk, Wenger said we had never bid for him and the only rumours were from the Brazilian press who are notoriously unreliable. He's better off at Shaktar tho tbh


Is that you alluding to the fact that Arsenal are about to sign a human cannibal?  ;D
Possibly ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kanturk on August 09, 2013, 01:34:50 am
Bernard should have gone to Porto.I think we will sign Fellani and Baines.Both improve the the squad but overall it will be a hugely disappointing window.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 09, 2013, 01:41:19 am
Dam forum acting up again.   In response to Lewis's last comment


Bit harsh on Moyes tbh, he's done nothing to deserve to be called a laughing stock.  Heck some dutch chap labelled him a coaching dinosaur lets leave it at that for now  :D   Agree on Ferguson leaving tho.   Huge void.  His presence gave Utd that extra 10-15%, not sure if Moyes will be able to sustain that.

The whole transfer shambles has done Moyes no favours in his early tenure tho.   The media will be looking to latch onto any signs of weakness and run with it.  Dont mean to be a doomsayer but can see Utd losing/drawing at Swansea, and it will probably start then.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 09, 2013, 01:46:13 am
If I had to put money on these things...

Rooney to Chelsea... Yes.
Suarez to Arsenal... No.  They wont pay the asking price - to their credit.
Bale at Spurs... Yes.
Suarez to somewhere else stupid enough... Yes.   ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 09, 2013, 01:48:56 am
Rooney to Chelsea:  Probably.....
Suarez to Arsenal:  Yes
Bale to Madrid:  Yes.
Spurs to spend about 40m in last day of window:  Yes
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 09, 2013, 02:01:23 am
Spurs to spend about 40m in last day of window:  Yes

Cool as.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 09, 2013, 02:08:54 am
Harry to give an interview through a car window: Certainly
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 09, 2013, 02:12:31 am
Love how Harry's targetting Defoe and international striker Duvan Zapata despite being in the championship  :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 09, 2013, 02:22:41 am
Harry to bob his head like a chicken impersonating Del Boy - most definitely.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on August 09, 2013, 05:05:36 am
Rooney. Kanturk has a valid point about him being Utds best player. There's been spells over the 10 years he's been there where the team has revolved around him, more so with Scholes decline. Rooney has had the task of taking over from Scholes as the creative hub, more advanced of course but still at the base of a lot of attacks. Spells is the key word tho, consistency has been a major stumbling block. Far too often in the past the team has struggled when Rooney has, the same used to be true of Scholes but he was always steadier and less prone to ups and downs.
Last year was very different, there were several players who had more impact on the title win than Rooney. With Kagawa still improving, Carrick back in form and the inevitable new signing(s), there has never been a better time to prove that Utd are bigger than any player and end their reliance on one who basically, cannot be relied on.

Get rid.

Going to Chelsea is not ideal as I think they're pretty much favourites anyway, imo. Should sell him to Spurs, they'll have the cash soon enough and it really doesn't matter who they sign, Spurs will always be Spurs.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 09, 2013, 05:25:02 am
Rooney. Kanturk has a valid point about him being Utds best player. There's been spells over the 10 years he's been there where the team has revolved around him, more so with Scholes decline. Rooney has had the task of taking over from Scholes as the creative hub, more advanced of course but still at the base of a lot of attacks. Spells is the key word tho, consistency has been a major stumbling block. Far too often in the past the team has struggled when Rooney has, the same used to be true of Scholes but he was always steadier and less prone to ups and downs.
Last year was very different, there were several players who had more impact on the title win than Rooney. With Kagawa still improving, Carrick back in form and the inevitable new signing(s), there has never been a better time to prove that Utd are bigger than any player and end their reliance on one who basically, cannot be relied on.

Get rid.

Going to Chelsea is not ideal as I think they're pretty much favourites anyway, imo. Should sell him to Spurs, they'll have the cash soon enough and it really doesn't matter who they sign, Spurs will always be Spurs.

I'd have him at Spurs, at the drop of a hat.
He wouldn't come in a brazilian years...  I know a joke about that.  :D

I'd definitely take him over that little shite Suarez.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on August 09, 2013, 05:47:26 am
I think Rooney has proven that he will come in anything....

 :-[
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 09, 2013, 06:05:04 am
I think Rooney has proven that he will come in anything....

 :-[

You know what... as I typed it, I thought...

Then I thought... surely not.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kanturk on August 09, 2013, 06:17:22 am
Cuz you say in your post inevitable signings.But are they?I think after seeing Fab,Thiago etc decide not to come that we don't have either that attraction anymore,wages or our boards inability to finalise deals.Fellani will come maybe Baines.Is that enough?Not in my eyes.If Rooney leaves and he is not replaced correctly we can kiss the league goodbye
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 09, 2013, 07:11:08 am
See old Louis Saha has retired then.

First name on the old Fantasy Football teamsheet I remember back in his Fulham days... him and Steed Malbranque.

Both bagged onions for fun...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on August 09, 2013, 07:14:50 am
Cuz you say in your post inevitable signings.But are they?I think after seeing Fab,Thiago etc decide not to come that we don't have either that attraction anymore,wages or our boards inability to finalise deals.Fellani will come maybe Baines.Is that enough?Not in my eyes.If Rooney leaves and he is not replaced correctly we can kiss the league goodbye
Ah mate, I've kissed the title goodbye already, lol. We won it by default last year. Utd have been in a bit of a slow decline since losing to Barcelona. The way I saw them last year was as a team with no real core or direction. I think coming so close to winning the year before was more of an achievement given Citys form. I was surprised by it actually as the team didn't have much balance to it even then. Ferguson picked his retirement very cleverly, I believe he's been waiting for the right moment since he changed his mind a while back. If he felt that the team could go on and win the CL with a couple of big signings then he would've stayed on a year and left on a bigger high. Last few years have been disappointing in terms of progess and a major signing won't necessarily make a difference, he knew that it was now or never for him so if the team needed a few years to get right, it was a job for someone else.
What I want to see is a direction in which the team is heading. Astute but not necessarily big signings could put the team on a good track. Utd will sign a couple before the window closes, we just have to hope that the clods in charge of that department get the right players, by some miracle of chance and mistaken identity, and that Moyes can deliver.

See old Louis Saha has retired then.

First name on the old Fantasy Football teamsheet I remember back in his Fulham days... him and Steed Malbranque.

Both bagged onions for fun...

Ah Saha.... I really liked him. There was only a glimpse at what he might have been at Utd. Saw some fantastic stuff between him and RVN, could've been a phenomenal partnership but it never really had a chance.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 09, 2013, 06:10:06 pm
Henry says absolutely no sale.  Liverpool taking on player power, could be interesting, sure as hell not gonna be pretty.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 09, 2013, 06:14:55 pm
What are liverpool planning to do with Suarez, he clearly doesn't want to play for them and it won't be healthy for the squad morale to keep him.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 09, 2013, 06:20:31 pm
Big John Henry is making a statement.   He's playing hardball here.  That can only mean one thing, Suarez to completely throw his toys out of the pram now.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 09, 2013, 06:30:13 pm
Henry says absolutely no sale.  Liverpool taking on player power, could be interesting, sure as hell not gonna be pretty.

Gonna be entertaining / funny for the rest of us  :)

Think blocking the sale is idiotic frankly.
Hold out for a price yes, block the sale no.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 09, 2013, 06:41:55 pm
Henry says absolutely no sale.  Liverpool taking on player power, could be interesting, sure as hell not gonna be pretty.

Gonna be entertaining / funny for the rest of us  :)

Think blocking the sale is idiotic frankly.
Hold out for a price yes, block the sale no.


I would agree, especially with a spoilt brat like Suarez.

I think John Henry sees this as a chance to make a statement to the fans, and against player power, but it wont work, just cutting off your nose to spite your face.

I thought it was interesting how he mentioned not having time to get a replacement etc.  2 things about that, 1) they bid 20m odd for Diego Costa within the last week? (guess it was rejected) and 2) its only the 9th August so the window is open for another 3 weeks yet.   I take his point but by footy standards there is shitloads of time left, even if it aint ideal.  Utd haven't replaced Rooney either. Same with Spurs and Bale.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 09, 2013, 06:54:02 pm
On January 31st 2011 ( the day Torres was sold) Liverpool's owners put a statement out on the club's official website categorically saying that Torres would not be sold, a few hours later Torres was sold ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 09, 2013, 07:29:02 pm
Liverpool are just embarrassing themselves now, not that i'm bothered, hate them as a club  ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 09, 2013, 07:48:08 pm
I do find it very odd when clubs do that.

Say a player is not leaving, 8 hours before they leave...  bizarre.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 09, 2013, 08:02:16 pm
Fenerbahce V Arsenal in the CL play-off round.   


Bollocks :-\
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 09, 2013, 08:15:18 pm
Good chance Fenerbahce are to be disqualified apparently.  Match fixing case going to CAS in the next week.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 09, 2013, 08:19:15 pm
Wonder if we'd get a bye or if we'd play the team that finished below them in the league
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 09, 2013, 08:21:52 pm
Have I seriously just read that Spurs might sign Carlton Cole? Ffs  ::)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 09, 2013, 08:22:58 pm
Have I seriously just read that Spurs might sign Carlton Cole? Ffs  ::)
Good to see the Bale money is being put to umm 'good' use ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 09, 2013, 08:23:44 pm
ahhh balls  >:(

Note: Koscielny & Cazorla suspended for first leg v Fenerbahce (away leg). #AFC

.... or maybe not, seems yellow card suspensions don't carry over from year to year  :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 09, 2013, 08:24:32 pm
Have I seriously just read that Spurs might sign Carlton Cole? Ffs  ::)
Good to see the Bale money is being put to umm 'good' use ;D

Madrid aren't willing to pay Spurs valuation for Bale, plus Cole's a free agent anyway.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 09, 2013, 08:28:47 pm
Have I seriously just read that Spurs might sign Carlton Cole? Ffs  ::)
Good to see the Bale money is being put to umm 'good' use ;D

Madrid aren't willing to pay Spurs valuation for Bale, plus Cole's a free agent anyway.
They might not have to if Bale demands a transfer, sadly if a player wants out then they're gone.. too much money to lose by keeping an unhappy player. 
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on August 09, 2013, 08:34:57 pm
gosh all that Bale and Suarez talk. Tell you Suarez will be sold, it is just driving his price bit higher.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 09, 2013, 08:39:32 pm
gosh all that Bale and Suarez talk. Tell you Suarez will be sold, it is just driving his price bit higher.
It's getting ridiculously boring now.  Personally I think Liverpool and Spurs are being a bit silly keeping them against their wishes, it will do them no favours whatsoever to have unhappy players at the football club.... we experienced it in Cesc's last season, he got injuries far too frequently and his body language was so down and it definitely didn't help the team. 
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 09, 2013, 08:47:06 pm
Have I seriously just read that Spurs might sign Carlton Cole? Ffs  ::)
Good to see the Bale money is being put to umm 'good' use ;D

Madrid aren't willing to pay Spurs valuation for Bale, plus Cole's a free agent anyway.
They might not have to if Bale demands a transfer, sadly if a player wants out then they're gone.. too much money to lose by keeping an unhappy player.

Don't agree.
Bale is on a lengthy contract.
When Berbatov went to Utd, we held out and got the price we wanted.
When Modric went, we held out and got the price we wanted.

If they want them enough, they will pay the price.
Otherwise they stay.
It is about a) the individual player and b) how they're managed.

Suarez is an arse.
Bale is not.

Rodgers seems a bit of an arse too, whereas AVB is not.

Yes, I agree some players you should sell, if they want out, but not in every case.
If I was Rodgers I would take what I can get for the little shite.
AVB though, not so.

But even Rodgers should hold out and get as much as he can in this window.
Liverpool need to play the game though, and the posturing should be to pretend that the position with Suarez remains tenable, otherwise his value drops though the floor.
Sadly, the whole world knows otherwise, and I think Arsene will wait it out.

Deadline day, 40m.  Or less...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 09, 2013, 10:29:45 pm
I can't say for sure but didn't Modric have a poor season in his last year before he went to Madrid
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 09, 2013, 10:48:03 pm
I don't dispute you might not get the very out of them, but that doesn't mean you'll lose money, which is what I disagreed with.

Berbs had a shocker before he went.  Talk about a sulky Susan.

Spent most games standing still.

Oh no, hang on, that was before he decided to leave  ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 09, 2013, 10:52:00 pm
I don't dispute you might not get the very out of them, but that doesn't mean you'll lose money, which is what I disagreed with.

Berbs had a shocker before he went.  Talk about a sulky Susan.

Spent most games standing still.

Oh no, hang on, that was before he decided to leave  ;D
Probably true that Bale won't decrease in value unless he has an absolute shocker, but Suarez being 26 is only going to decrease in value from next season
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 09, 2013, 10:52:51 pm
This is interesting...

(http://gyazo.com/ab3450b176ccd64e6d287899a5249caf.png)

Not for one second suggesting Walcott is a better player than Bale but it certainly is interesting ;D  It also shows just how good RVP is
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 09, 2013, 11:01:35 pm
There are lies.
There are damned lies.
And there are statistics.

 ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: WClass on August 09, 2013, 11:55:38 pm
to be fair  , bale has had ONE prolific season . He has the physical gifts and looks the part  , but it really is ONE big season . To me he MAY be world class  , but he is not a given  . 
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 10, 2013, 12:17:46 am
to be fair  , bale has had ONE prolific season . He has the physical gifts and looks the part  , but it really is ONE big season . To me he MAY be world class  , but he is not a given  .

Agree, and have said the same previously.
That's why I would snatch 80 or 100m from Real's sweaty palm in the blink of an eye.

This may be the most he's ever going to be worth...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: WClass on August 10, 2013, 12:27:11 am
he checks all the boxes for a big fee .  you are so right .

- age
- length of current deal
- coming off big season
- not exposed in CL ..yet

it is a real perfect storm for Spurs to get big money , BUT if Levy overplays his hand  , you could end up regretting it  . 

Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 10, 2013, 12:28:33 am
Dam right.

Slightly worrying that Perez comes out yesterday and queries the amount.   Also heard Juande Ramos commenting on the fee being an insult to Spain given economic problems.   Wonder if there is a bit of an undercurrent in Spain to act a bit more responsibly given spains economic problems?  never stopped Madrid before tho, but yeah 85m on the table Id feckin take that in a second.

Anyone remember footy manager if this situation arose.  Your heart freezes when the bid comes in, your mate (player 2) gets noticeably worried about the potential deal on the table, 80m they say, no thanks i reckon i can be greedy and hold out for 90/95   :D  , you negotiate bid,  'Real Madrid decide to withdraw from negotiations'    :o   HEARTBREAK.    All those plans you had for the money gone, all that u21 South American superstars lined up, gone.   Player 2, well chuffed at your mistake.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 10, 2013, 12:39:36 am
Dam right.

Slightly worrying that Perez comes out yesterday and queries the amount.   Also heard Juande Ramos commenting on the fee being an insult to Spain given economic problems.   Wonder if there is a bit of an undercurrent in Spain to act a bit more responsibly given spains economic problems?  never stopped Madrid before tho, but yeah 85m on the table Id feckin take that in a second.

Anyone remember footy manager if this situation arose.  Your heart freezes when the bid comes in, your mate (player 2) gets noticeably worried about the potential deal on the table, 80m they say, no thanks i reckon i can be greedy and hold out for 90/95   :D  , you negotiate bid,  'Real Madrid decide to withdraw from negotiations'    :o   HEARTBREAK.    All those plans you had for the money gone, all that u21 South American superstars lined up, gone.   Player 2, well chuffed at your mistake.

Never played 2 player.  Could never see how that would quite work.
Spent waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay too many hours playing it as it was, without someone else slowing the game down.

Love that game, even now.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: guest15 on August 10, 2013, 02:22:12 am
Wonder if we'd get a bye or if we'd play the team that finished below them in the league
you get a bye, the team below them played for europa league and got their arss kicked... and when this happens, gala get another 10Mill Eur for step-in money to CL, nice eh?

Good chance Fenerbahce are to be disqualified apparently.  Match fixing case going to CAS in the next week.
i just hope so, i do want them to get relegated like they did to juve once... fener mudha fookers bahce, i hate them...

Fenerbahce V Arsenal in the CL play-off round.   


Bollocks :-\

why? its a shitty team, and plays stupidly unorganized, salzburg had like 20 shots, 15 on target, arsenal should destroy them 5-0 5-0 in both games.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: WClass on August 10, 2013, 02:37:14 am
Agree with otutsar on Fener  .  the only reason the british press are talking it up is because they are a NAME  . Arsenal are MILES better and will kill them if they play . 
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 10, 2013, 02:38:59 am


Fenerbahce V Arsenal in the CL play-off round.   


Bollocks :-\

why? its a shitty team, and plays stupidly unorganized, salzburg had like 20 shots, 15 on target, arsenal should destroy them 5-0 5-0 in both games.
This is Arsenal were talking about, we should have destroyed Bradford and Blackburn ;D  Like you say the only reason people are worried is because of the name, but this is Arsenal and things are never simple
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: guest15 on August 10, 2013, 02:56:27 am
i remember couple of yrs back, in cl arsenal vs fener...
guess you guys thrashed them 5-0 in istanbul, it was one of the first games of wilshere and the gang...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 10, 2013, 02:58:14 am
i remember couple of yrs back, in cl arsenal vs fener...
guess you guys thrashed them 5-0 in istanbul, it was one of the first games of wilshere and the gang...
yeah 5-2 I think.

Arsenal: Almunia, Eboue, Song, Silvestre, Clichy, Walcott (Djourou 84), Fabregas, Diaby (Ramsey 73), Denilson, Nasri, Adebayor (Vela 86).
Can't say the defence looked very strong that day ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: guest15 on August 10, 2013, 03:01:24 am
wow defence was not that good, compared to today i must say, but lack of fabregas, nasri and K2 is a lot for a strike force... poldy and giroud is also ok tho.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 10, 2013, 03:24:56 am
Capoue undergoing medical at Spurs.

£9m agreed.

That's Hudd or Parker, or both on their way then.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 10, 2013, 04:38:12 am
Capoue undergoing medical at Spurs.

£9m agreed.

That's Hudd or Parker, or both on their way then.

I like Huddlestone, if he was fitter he'd easily be one of the best English CMs around.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 10, 2013, 05:06:13 am
Capoue undergoing medical at Spurs.

£9m agreed.

That's Hudd or Parker, or both on their way then.

I like Huddlestone, if he was fitter he'd easily be one of the best English CMs around.

Beggars belief that a Premier League footballer that 'needs to be fitter' would still be on anyones books

How can a pro sportsperson need to be fitter?

I need to be fitter....
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 10, 2013, 05:25:32 am
Capoue undergoing medical at Spurs.

£9m agreed.

That's Hudd or Parker, or both on their way then.

I like Huddlestone, if he was fitter he'd easily be one of the best English CMs around.

Beggars belief that a Premier League footballer that 'needs to be fitter' would still be on anyones books

How can a pro sportsperson need to be fitter?

I need to be fitter....

His technical ability on both feet is clear for all to see but anytime he plays he always seems like he's really unfit and knackered after 5 minutes  :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kanturk on August 10, 2013, 06:34:48 am
God damn what a terrible pre season.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 10, 2013, 06:45:50 am
What happened Kanturk?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kanturk on August 10, 2013, 06:51:58 am
What happened Kanturk?
3-1 loss in Rios testimonial to Sevilla.Only win all pre season was against the mighty Kitchee.Cleverly and Ando in midfield were sliced apart with ease.Buttner is league 1 standard.Smalling is brain dead.Rooney is "injured"Valencia,Young still play *.The only bright sparks were a young lad Januzaj and Zaha.If we don't sign anyone a battle for top four is on our hands.Truly awful
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 10, 2013, 07:04:21 am
What happened Kanturk?
3-1 loss in Rios testimonial to Sevilla.Only win all pre season was against the mighty Kitchee.Cleverly and Ando in midfield were sliced apart with ease.Buttner is league 1 standard.Smalling is brain dead.Rooney is "injured"Valencia,Young still play *.The only bright sparks were a young lad Januzaj and Zaha.If we don't sign anyone a battle for top four is on our hands.Truly awful

Really, I doubt they would have fielded that strong a squad for that game, is the Community Shield on this weekend?  Altho that should be a bit of a stroll anyway.

I always thought Smalling was good, with potential to be really good, you not a fan? i dont watch that much of him tho.   Heard about that Januzaj showing up well in presason, sure there was another youngster (not Zaha) who was being praised as well, cant think of his name tho.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on August 10, 2013, 07:05:54 am
See Ligue 1 and the Bundesliga have started back 3-1 win for Bayern didn't get the PSG-Montpellier score yet.

 
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 10, 2013, 07:08:30 am
Didnt realise there was games on tonight  :(  need to go get the lowdown on scorers and all that
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 10, 2013, 07:12:17 am
Montpelier-PSG finished 1-1.  Cavani came on in 2nd half, dunno if that was in place of Ibra or alongside him.  Probably alongside him as they were up against 10 men.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on August 10, 2013, 07:17:04 am
gosh I was certain on a win for PSG.....hmmm.....need to invest more time before I make a bet  ::)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on August 10, 2013, 07:31:49 am
I use http://www.livescore.com/ for a quick reference
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on August 10, 2013, 07:32:10 am
... and morning all ...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kanturk on August 10, 2013, 08:11:35 am
What happened Kanturk?
3-1 loss in Rios testimonial to Sevilla.Only win all pre season was against the mighty Kitchee.Cleverly and Ando in midfield were sliced apart with ease.Buttner is league 1 standard.Smalling is brain dead.Rooney is "injured"Valencia,Young still play *.The only bright sparks were a young lad Januzaj and Zaha.If we don't sign anyone a battle for top four is on our hands.Truly awful

Really, I doubt they would have fielded that strong a squad for that game, is the Community Shield on this weekend?  Altho that should be a bit of a stroll anyway.

I always thought Smalling was good, with potential to be really good, you not a fan? i dont watch that much of him tho.   Heard about that Januzaj showing up well in presason, sure there was another youngster (not Zaha) who was being praised as well, cant think of his name tho.
Lingard.Pretty good ya.Smalling is ok.He has his moments.The Shield is on Sunday against Wigan.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 10, 2013, 08:18:24 am
Capoue undergoing medical at Spurs.

£9m agreed.

That's Hudd or Parker, or both on their way then.

I like Huddlestone, if he was fitter he'd easily be one of the best English CMs around.

Beggars belief that a Premier League footballer that 'needs to be fitter' would still be on anyones books

How can a pro sportsperson need to be fitter?

I need to be fitter....

His technical ability on both feet is clear for all to see but anytime he plays he always seems like he's really unfit and knackered after 5 minutes  :D

Absolutely.  He huffs and puffs his way around the pitch for 15 minutes and he's donw.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on August 10, 2013, 12:53:26 pm
Per SkySports ...
"Lyon striker Lisandro Lopez has joined Qatari side Al Gharafa for over 7million euros, the Ligue 1 club have announced"
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on August 10, 2013, 03:11:31 pm
Per SkySports ...
"Lyon striker Lisandro Lopez has joined Qatari side Al Gharafa for over 7million euros, the Ligue 1 club have announced"


What a waste.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: guest15 on August 10, 2013, 03:18:13 pm
rumours, etoo to napoli, sakho to lpool....


carl jenkinson declared he has chosen to represent england on the higher level .... and he will not be finnish coming from nxt season (yet again i have to repeat if there was a possiibility to build teams based on second nationalities in fut, it would be fantastic)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on August 10, 2013, 05:54:26 pm
 :-*
Quote
The Valencia defender has revealed the two clubs remain at loggerheads over the deal, with the Liga side keen for a sale and the Reds hoping for a loan with an option to buy

Valencia left-back Aly Cissokho has revealed that he has reached an agreement with Liverpool and that it is now up to the clubs to negotiate a deal to take him to Anfield.

The Premier League side have been busy in the transfer market with four signings to date - Simon Mignolet, Kolo Toure, Iago Aspas and Luis Alberto - but are light on full-backs following the retirement of Jamie Carragher and Jack Robinson's loan move to Blackpool.

 
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And Cissokho has now claimed he is close to joining Liverpool, but states the two club are at loggerheads over the structure of the deal with Valencia after a sale and the Reds keen on a loan-to-buy option.

"Liverpool have made me an offer and it is true that I have reached an agreement with them," he told Le 10 Sport. "It is now up to the clubs to agree terms. I expect to know more later this week.

"If nothing happens this week, it probably means that I will not be going to Liverpool.

"The conditions of the transfer are the problem. Liverpool prefer a loan deal with an option to buy, while Valencia want to sell straight away. If the transfer doesn't take place, it's not a problem either. I am feeling well at Valencia."

Cissokho made 20 appearances for Valencia last term after joining from Lyon on a four-year deal.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on August 10, 2013, 05:56:04 pm
Quote
The Brazil youth international will link up with three of his fellow Blues in a loan move that will see the 19-year-old ply his trade for the Dutch side until the end of the season

BET=RKCRKC£30DRAW£34VitesseVIT£21.5PaddyPower Chelsea have confirmed that Lucas Piazon has joined Dutch club Vitesse on loan until the end of the season.

The 19-year-old was brought to the club as a youth player two years ago from Brazilian side Sao Paulo and made his debut last season before going on to make a further two appearances in all competitions.

He gained his first taste of regular first-team football on loan to Spanish side Malaga during the second half of last season and will now continue his development with a move to the Eredivisie.

Piazon will join a strong contingent of Chelsea youngsters at the club and, linking up with fellow team-mates Patrick van Aanholt, Cristián Cuevas and Gael Kakuta.

The Brazil winger will be hoping to add to the 13 appearances he made during his stint in Spain last season, which included two appearances in the Champions League as Malagareached the quarter-finals.

Piazon is Vitesse's the sixth new signing under new manager Peter Bosz, with the Eredivisie side having opened their league campaign with a 3-1 home victory over Heracles Almelo last Sunday.

interesting bronze (if he stays that) for eredivisie and nice hybrid possibilities
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on August 10, 2013, 06:35:27 pm
Can;t imagine he wil be bronze next season, him and hooi on the right side would be a great start for a eredivisie team :D
If he is a silver I'll just go for depay.

Curious what rating Bakkali wil get, should be a 5* skill (atleast 4) but will he be bronze or silver
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on August 10, 2013, 06:45:28 pm
hopefully he will be bronze....both actually.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on August 10, 2013, 10:53:01 pm
EXCLUSIVE: Liverpool have agreed a £24m fee with Udinese for Colombian striker Luis Muriel. #LFC #Transfers

source: @transferupdate


 ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 11, 2013, 01:19:50 am
Dammit Arsenal are beating City 2-0 in a friendly in Helsinki  >:(
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 11, 2013, 01:22:18 am
3-0 wtf  >:( >:( >:(
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 11, 2013, 01:28:04 am
We're gonna win the league
We're gonna win the league

;D


Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 11, 2013, 01:51:24 am
Lol need to see the lineups, finished 3-1. 
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 11, 2013, 01:55:45 am
http://www.101greatgoals.com/goals/england/team-sheets-man-city-v-arsenal/

Highlights of the goals and the teamsheets

Man City XI: Hart, Zabaleta, Kompany, Lescott, Clichy, Fernandinho, Yaya Toure, Silva, Milner, Dzeko, Negredo

Arsenal XI: Szcesny; Sagna, Mertesacker, Koscielny, Gibbs; Arteta, Wilshere, Ramsey; Oxlade-Chamberlain, Podolski, Walcott.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on August 11, 2013, 01:57:14 am
Aumbameyang just scored a hattrick on his debut for Dortmund
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 11, 2013, 02:01:54 am
Spurs VS Espanyol on in half an hour on itv4 for anyone interested.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 11, 2013, 02:06:05 am
Aumbameyang just scored a hattrick on his debut for Dortmund


Dam he's on fire already this season.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 11, 2013, 02:18:06 am
Paulinho, Chadli and Soldado starting for Spurs today.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 11, 2013, 02:20:12 am
Might check it out Carlos.


Just hearing that Royston Drenthe is playing for Reading in the Championship.   Apparently was best player by a distance in game against Bolton today.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 11, 2013, 02:36:58 am
Goal disallowed, Paulinho nearly getting his first goal on his first game, dubious offside decision.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 11, 2013, 02:38:19 am
Seen that, does look just offside.  See Soldado has started too, might watch a bit of this, Spurs seem keen to impress the fans.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 11, 2013, 02:43:02 am
Really good start from Spurs, look really good going forward, defensively i'm still wary though.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 11, 2013, 02:49:26 am
lol did you hear the commentator there on Soldado 'what an acquisition he's proving to be already'  :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 11, 2013, 03:00:41 am
1-0 Soldado penalty.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on August 11, 2013, 03:09:07 am
Switch on ITV4 only to be met with a message programme not available in the ROI  >:( >:(

Also seriously 90+1 FFS Blackburn get the act together
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 11, 2013, 03:15:23 am
Poor defending as usual, 1-1 goal from a corner.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on August 11, 2013, 05:00:41 am
Im watching PSV,  they sold the whole team only bought Schaars back and they have a better team then they had last season. oldest player on the pitch 22 year old Wijnaldum. they are playing great
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 11, 2013, 05:31:17 am
Really encouraged by the game against city today, I know it essentially means nothing but Walcott, Ramsey, kos were excellent and Giroud looks 10x the player he was last season. 
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 11, 2013, 05:37:15 am
I'd definetly be encouraged as well Lewis, same way im a little disappointed City lost.  The fact we are in the last of the preseason games makes it count for more.  Seems both teams fielded full strength lineups nearly and you know when BPL teams play each other in friendlies it does kinda mean something.

Hearing that Cardiff have signed Guy Medel, not seen him play much, but thats gotta be a good signing for them?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 11, 2013, 05:38:57 am
Should be a good signing Eric, he's like a terrier in the midfield, bit temperamental at times but the right manager can sort that out.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: guest15 on August 11, 2013, 05:41:10 am
lewis, i do think that giroud has a potential of becoming a better player for arsenal...
he already did double digit last season right?

dont knowwhat happens if suarez is signed, what is the formation now team is playing 433?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: guest15 on August 11, 2013, 05:42:07 am
medel? from sevilla?
he is more a pitbull than a terrier  ;)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: sherlockh on August 11, 2013, 06:29:23 am
Having watched with interest the players being brought into the prem I am becoming increasing worried about the chances of England, or indeed any of the British teams challenging for any honours in the foreseeable future. I'm not sure about the ratio but I would bet it has been something like 9 to 1 in favour of foreign players joining prem teams, at this rate England will struggle to qualify for future tournaments. I don't pay that much attention to transfers in other countries, so maybe someone could enlighten me if this is also occurring in Spain, Italy or Germany.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 11, 2013, 06:33:49 am
Bordeaux just went 1 up on Monaco with 10 mins left. 

edit:  No it was Monaco who went a goal up, the site lied to me i swear it changed lol.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 11, 2013, 06:54:54 am
2-0 for Monaco in the end, Falcao got the 2nd late on.  Good result for them, above PSG already
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: yago2k on August 11, 2013, 07:15:44 am
This sounds promising...

Real Madrid and Barcelona could soon be forced by the European Commission to relinquish their privileged status as member-owned clubs and are likely to become publically listed companies, losing one of the key advantages behind their dominance of Spanish football and success in European competition.

It's not really that big of an advantage. Athletic de Bilbao and Osasuna are member owned too, and they don't compete with the big clubs at all. They just shave some taxes, which, I agree, it's not fair for the rest.

The danger is that at RM now, if Pérez goes nuts and fans are sick of him we can vote him down. If they force us to become public listed company and some Abramivich buys the club and starts taking it to the gutter, we are as helpless as Atlético de Madrid fans. That would be a massive hit, our unofficial motto is "Real Madrid belongs to it's members".
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 11, 2013, 08:02:37 am
lewis, i do think that giroud has a potential of becoming a better player for arsenal...
he already did double digit last season right?

dont knowwhat happens if suarez is signed, what is the formation now team is playing 433?
Yeah it's more of a 4231, I would say if Suarez joined then he would play ST with Walcott RW and then Podolski or Cazorla LW, although Suarez could play LW with Giroud as the ST.   And I really like Giroud, his link up play is superb and he's very strong in the air... he just need to sort out his finishing a bit.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 11, 2013, 09:44:18 am
Rumours of Spurs making a double bid for Alderweireld and Eriksen from Ajax, wouldn't complain about that.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 11, 2013, 10:04:56 am
Rumours of Spurs making a double bid for Alderweireld and Eriksen from Ajax, wouldn't complain about that.

I think we are done buying for this window.

Nice to get it done early for a change.

If Bale were to go, which I think he wont, we might spend big late on.  but I don't think he will, so I don't think we will.

Could be wrong.  Happened once before, though I did vow at the time I wouldn't ever be wrong again  ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Forza_limjitwe on August 11, 2013, 03:59:15 pm
Rumours of Spurs making a double bid for Alderweireld and Eriksen from Ajax, wouldn't complain about that.

that would be really exciting... esp Eriksen!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 11, 2013, 06:57:55 pm
I'd definetly be encouraged as well Lewis, same way im a little disappointed City lost.  The fact we are in the last of the preseason games makes it count for more.  Seems both teams fielded full strength lineups nearly and you know when BPL teams play each other in friendlies it does kinda mean something.

Hearing that Cardiff have signed Guy Medel, not seen him play much, but thats gotta be a good signing for them?
Yeah the closer to the start of the season the more important the games get.

Lots of talk in the papers that we have a deal in place to sign Gustavo for 14m, that would be a bargain imo
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 11, 2013, 07:12:51 pm
Rumours of Spurs making a double bid for Alderweireld and Eriksen from Ajax, wouldn't complain about that.

I think we are done buying for this window.

Nice to get it done early for a change.

If Bale were to go, which I think he wont, we might spend big late on.  but I don't think he will, so I don't think we will.

Could be wrong.  Happened once before, though I did vow at the time I wouldn't ever be wrong again  ;D

I think there's too many rumours about incoming players for Spurs to be done Hop, I think they need a CB at least and if Alderweireld if half as good as Vertonghen i'd take him, also seen AVB might renew his interest in Tom Ince this morning.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on August 11, 2013, 07:13:51 pm
he is more defending minded than vertonghen. But solid CB
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 11, 2013, 07:42:30 pm
yeah i can see Spurs doing a lot more business too.   Bale still has to leave remember.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 11, 2013, 07:54:03 pm
he is more defending minded than vertonghen. But solid CB

So would £15m combined for him and Eriksen be a really good deal Glad?

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/spurs-transfer-news-tottenham-eye-2148903? (http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/spurs-transfer-news-tottenham-eye-2148903?)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 11, 2013, 07:58:41 pm
Chelsea have had an impressive pre-season.  They have beat Milan, Inter and Roma to name a few.  Think they have only lost to Madrid, who seem to have beaten everyone.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 11, 2013, 10:52:23 pm
Community Shield teams


Manchester United: De Gea, Rafael, Vidic, Jones, Evra, Zaha, Carrick, Cleverley, Giggs, Van Persie, Welbeck. Subs: Lindegaard, Evans, Anderson, Smalling, Valencia, Kagawa, Januzaj.
Wigan Athletic: Carson, Boyce, Perch, Barnett, Crainey, McCarthy, Watson, McArthur, Maloney, Holt, McClean. Subs: Nicholls, McCann, Gomez, McManaman, Espinoza, Dicko, Fortune.
Referee: Mark Clattenburg
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 11, 2013, 10:53:13 pm
hmm a bit small, the main thing is RVP starts.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 11, 2013, 11:06:21 pm
Chelsea have had an impressive pre-season.  They have beat Milan, Inter and Roma to name a few.  Think they have only lost to Madrid, who seem to have beaten everyone.
Inter and Milan are not the same teams they were 2/3 years ago, and I would say that performance is much more important than result in pre-season... and not having seen Chelsea play I can't really comment.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 11, 2013, 11:06:24 pm
Sky Sports have now picked up on the rumours Spurs will make that £15m bid for Eriksen and Alderweireld.

Goal united, great header from RVP.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on August 11, 2013, 11:06:35 pm
God damn UTD
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 11, 2013, 11:07:22 pm
Yes RVP, got 50 quid on him to score and Utd to win  :P
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on August 11, 2013, 11:29:05 pm
See Celtic beat Liverpool yesterday in Dublin god tried for 2 weeks to get tickets like gold dust.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 11, 2013, 11:35:36 pm
I seen that, big Amido Balde getting the winner, whoever he is lol.  Did you watch the match?  how many fans were there 80k?  2 of the most popular clubs in Ireland i would guess?  what is the most popular brittish club over there, is it Utd?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on August 11, 2013, 11:51:43 pm
I seen that, big Amido Balde getting the winner, whoever he is lol.  Did you watch the match?  how many fans were there 80k?  2 of the most popular clubs in Ireland i would guess?  what is the most popular brittish club over there, is it Utd?

Yea Sold out within 3 hours of going on sale, yea would say UTD sure anytime you see UTD fans getting interviewed outside old Trafford the have an Irish accent  ;D 

Liverpool and Celtic on par i would say Rangers would be up there is you take NI into account, have one Dunnes stores (supermarket like Tesco) manager who's a Everton and Rangers fan great for the Banter  :D

Balde yea came from the Portuguese league he's 6"4 looks like a strong player but do get the feeling he is not the clinical finisher we need, the Finnbogason talk has gone quiet hope we sign him.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on August 11, 2013, 11:53:21 pm
Just as i say it

Quote
Celtic look set to sign Icelandic striker Alfred Finnbogason just ahead of a Champions League signing deadline for £3.25m, while offering £2.5m for Wolves man Kevin Doyle.

The Glasgow club are keen to boost their attack after losing Victor Wanyama and Gary Hooper over the summer, boss Neil Lennon could see Finnbogason as the man to fill the gap.

The 11pm deadline for new signings affects the squad going into the Champions League clash against Kazakhstan side Shakhter Karagandy, and Finnboagason is thought to have impressed Celtic scouts when he scored for Heerenveen in their 2-0 win over NAC Breda.

Lennon has reportedly been working hard to find the right targets to strengthen his squad, and the 24-year-old could provide the answer, along with Wolves man Kevin Doyle.

Lennon has made previous attempts to sign Doyle but without success, however a fresh £2.5m bid could convince the English side to let him go so they can lower their wage bill.

From the Scotsman is that a reliable source ?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on August 12, 2013, 12:02:32 am
I can't see Heerenveen sell Finbogason, It would mean V. Basten will quit as  a manager but then again they need the money.

Eriksen and Alderweireld for 15m pond is a great price but I heard Frank de Boer say that Mark (Overmars) hadn't received any offers yet. but both in last year of contract

My team is 2-0 up, 16 year old striker scored again, some say bigger talent then Robben but really a whole different type of player
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on August 12, 2013, 12:05:03 am
I can't see Heerenveen sell Finbogason, It would mean V. Basten will quit as  a manager but then again they need the money.



According to reports the have no choice they need the money and are holding out for 3.5m can see him going before the end of the week.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 12, 2013, 12:07:24 am
Scotsman's probably about as reliable as the Scottish media gets Buddha, one of the broadsheets.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on August 12, 2013, 12:10:11 am
Scotsman's probably about as reliable as the Scottish media gets Buddha, one of the broadsheets.

Yea see it's in most Scottish papers today, wouldn't mind Doyle too might not be the best goalscorer but unlike Stokes is a great all round TEAM player works so hard off the ball and holds the ball so well up top when the team is under pressure, which is exactly what Celtic need when it comes to those tight encounters in the champions league.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 12, 2013, 12:30:16 am
No way, didnt realise Wigan got qualification straight into Europa League group stages, thats pretty nuts lol.  Having said that, did B'ham not do that last year?  ???
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on August 12, 2013, 12:33:13 am
No way, didnt realise Wigan got qualification straight into Europa League group stages, thats pretty nuts lol.  Having said that, did B'ham not do that last year?  ???

Yea they did and they were shocking  ;D.

Think if wigan play like they did last year in regards to passing game they might surprise a few
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 12, 2013, 12:36:54 am
No way, didnt realise Wigan got qualification straight into Europa League group stages, thats pretty nuts lol.  Having said that, did B'ham not do that last year?  ???

Yea they did and they were shocking  ;D .

Think if wigan play like they did last year in regards to passing game they might surprise a few


For some reason i was thinking B'ham had to play a qualifying round or 2 to get there, almost kinda sure they did, think ill need to look that up  :-\  Bcos i thought more that they had done well to get there, cant really mind how they done in groups, thought they kinda held their own
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 12, 2013, 12:38:23 am
I was right, well kinda, they had 1 qualifying game.

Tbf they done well enough.  Difficult to see how they didnt progress on the back of these results.

http://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/season=2012/clubs/club=53342/matches/index.html (http://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/season=2012/clubs/club=53342/matches/index.html)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 12, 2013, 12:39:40 am
They finished on 10 pts, Brugge and Braga finished on 11 pts each.  Must have been their results against Maribor that cost them.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 12, 2013, 01:39:50 am
Gundogan got a MOTM for the German version of the Comm Shield so are we thinking an IF R*P??
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on August 12, 2013, 01:44:52 am
Well Carrick got MOTM in he game
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on August 12, 2013, 06:08:53 am
Hmm ... Bad bounce, poor back pass or keeper error?
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=jP_y2x2oprU (http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=jP_y2x2oprU)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 12, 2013, 06:14:14 am
A bit of everything in that Kiwi, not the best controlled pass from Cole, bounce wasn't kind but Schwarzer still could've done better imo.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: guest15 on August 12, 2013, 06:29:34 am
lewis, just seen fener a full 120 minutes againts gala in the turkish super cup ... i can honestly say that, they have not more than 10% chance against arsenal, maybe less, gala dominated the game, we simply made an experiment over them, shots more than 30, on target around 15, their keeper was phenomenal, we won on et, power header from drogzman... 1-0 ... its always nice to beat fenerbahce  ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on August 12, 2013, 06:30:54 am
Yeah CB ... when seeing something like this in Flipboard, they always title it something like "Schwarzer howler". You're right though, bit of everything.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 12, 2013, 06:36:41 am
yeah im with Carlos bit of all 3 there Kiwi
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on August 12, 2013, 07:12:39 am
Bit of all 3 indeed but it's still a massive fail on Schwarzers part. Get behind the ball man!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 12, 2013, 07:46:00 am
Yeah normally those kind of things are down to a bobble or a bad back pass but I think that one is Schwarzer's fault.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 12, 2013, 09:47:19 am
Schwarzer should have backed up, and put his boot through it first time.

As soon as you try and take a touch, you buy time for the attacker to close you down.

Dick.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on August 12, 2013, 05:30:54 pm
We loaned this player with a option to buy but he was really bad....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Frm7k6cQ1rM
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on August 12, 2013, 07:17:09 pm
Quality goal that Beuk - great run & then technique . Nice.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 12, 2013, 07:48:26 pm
Napoli are rumoured to be after Luiz Gustavo as well, surely not again

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11670/8867137/transfer-news-arsenal-in-talks-with-bayern-munich-over-luiz-gustavo (http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11670/8867137/transfer-news-arsenal-in-talks-with-bayern-munich-over-luiz-gustavo)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 12, 2013, 09:17:57 pm
Napoli are rumoured to be after Luiz Gustavo as well, surely not again

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11670/8867137/transfer-news-arsenal-in-talks-with-bayern-munich-over-luiz-gustavo (http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11670/8867137/transfer-news-arsenal-in-talks-with-bayern-munich-over-luiz-gustavo)
I would hope Gustavo would chose us over Napoli.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 12, 2013, 09:54:05 pm
Liverpool will make total loss of £49m on Carroll, Downing, Adam, Aquilani. Between them made 155 league apps, 12 goals #LFC (via @Squawka)

Blimey I knew they were bad buys but that is incredible.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 12, 2013, 10:28:59 pm
Napoli are rumoured to be after Luiz Gustavo as well, surely not again

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11670/8867137/transfer-news-arsenal-in-talks-with-bayern-munich-over-luiz-gustavo (http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11670/8867137/transfer-news-arsenal-in-talks-with-bayern-munich-over-luiz-gustavo)
I would hope Gustavo would chose us over Napoli.


You might get Higuain'd again though  :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 12, 2013, 10:33:29 pm
Napoli are rumoured to be after Luiz Gustavo as well, surely not again

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11670/8867137/transfer-news-arsenal-in-talks-with-bayern-munich-over-luiz-gustavo (http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11670/8867137/transfer-news-arsenal-in-talks-with-bayern-munich-over-luiz-gustavo)
I would hope Gustavo would chose us over Napoli.


You might get Higuain'd again though  :D
I think Arsenal dropped out of the Higuain race to focus on Suarez, I'm pretty sure if we wanted Higuain then we would of got him.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 12, 2013, 10:36:49 pm
Well, lost a bit of respect for Skeletor on back of this

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11669/8867041/edinson-cavani-stands-up-for-liverpools-luis-suarez-and-blasts-brendan-rodgers (http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11669/8867041/edinson-cavani-stands-up-for-liverpools-luis-suarez-and-blasts-brendan-rodgers)

He really should just keep his nose out of this.  Juve were in for Luis last year, so what? he still had a contract to fulfill.  And he knew about the clause in contract too?  do we think he studied the contract? ??? or just going on what Suarez told him?  hmm i wonder.  Stupid footballers.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 12, 2013, 10:38:40 pm
Napoli are rumoured to be after Luiz Gustavo as well, surely not again

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11670/8867137/transfer-news-arsenal-in-talks-with-bayern-munich-over-luiz-gustavo (http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11670/8867137/transfer-news-arsenal-in-talks-with-bayern-munich-over-luiz-gustavo)
I would hope Gustavo would chose us over Napoli.

You might get Higuain'd again though  :D
I think Arsenal dropped out of the Higuain race to focus on Suarez, I'm pretty sure if we wanted Higuain then we would of got him.


Same with Falcao and Cavani too, right?  :P   only kidding i know what you mean.  But who knows, Napoli might outbid you again....
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 12, 2013, 10:43:36 pm
On Suarez, I find this quite interesting...

Wenger: "If it will be done, it will be done in a respectful and amicable way with Liverpool."

Suarez: 'My idea is to reach an amicable agreement and that they honour the clauses that we agreed a year ago.'

Rodgers: "we hope for an amicable solution"

That can't be a coincidence surely.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 12, 2013, 10:53:22 pm
all sounds very amicable Lewis.  When does anything go amicably with Suarez lol.

Just had a thought.   Should a player be allowed to play on international duty whilst in dispute with their club?  or should i say not training properly with their club?   does it matter whether its a dispute like Suarez or just wantaway like Bale and Rooney?

Im sure the answer will be yes, but part of me feels inclined to say no, altho im not sure entirely why.  Help?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 12, 2013, 10:59:59 pm
all sounds very amicable Lewis.  When does anything go amicably with Suarez lol.

Just had a thought.   Should a player be allowed to play on international duty whilst in dispute with their club?  or should i say not training properly with their club?   does it matter whether its a dispute like Suarez or just wantaway like Bale and Rooney?

Im sure the answer will be yes, but part of me feels inclined to say no, altho im not sure entirely why.  Help?
Yeah it doesn't sound very amicable atm ;D

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Moyes: Rooney has a shoulder injury.

Hodgson: Rooney has no physical injury.


Wonder who might be lying ::)   And I agree, if the player isn't available for his club then he isn't available for his country, he shouldn't be able to pick and chose when he is injured.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 12, 2013, 11:04:59 pm
I'd have more respect for Moyes if he just came out and said, Wayne's acting like a right prick and as far as i'm concerned he can eff off somewhere else asap, just not Chelsea.

Not this constant 'I've no problem with Wayne, no rift with Wayne, me and Wayne are great pals' etc
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 12, 2013, 11:44:14 pm
I'd have more respect for Moyes if he just came out and said, Wayne's acting like a right prick and as far as i'm concerned he can eff off somewhere else asap, just not Chelsea.

Not this constant 'I've no problem with Wayne, no rift with Wayne, me and Wayne are great pals' etc
I'm sure that as soon as someone else comes in for Rooney he will be off
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 12, 2013, 11:46:43 pm
only really seems like Chelsea are after him at moment tho.   No interest from overseas apparently.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 12, 2013, 11:57:22 pm
only really seems like Chelsea are after him at moment tho.   No interest from overseas apparently.
I wouldn't be surprised if Arsenal didn't come in for him if the Suarez deal breaks down completely.  Utd would probably rather sell to us than Chelsea aswell.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on August 12, 2013, 11:58:16 pm
hmmm think he doesn't fit Arsenal not Chelsea....
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 13, 2013, 01:25:12 am
What's with the sudden outbreak of double negatives (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-confused013.gif) (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on August 13, 2013, 01:27:49 am
Don't know why there shouldn't be no single positives in this conversation.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 13, 2013, 01:35:22 am
SSN say we have offered £17.2m for Gustavo and are in advanced talks, also a lot of talk we are preparing a £50m bid for Suarez.... both in the South American media and back here in Britain.

Happy times :D (finally :-\ )
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 13, 2013, 01:41:14 am
So what are you saying Lewis, that Arsenal are not, not about to spend 70m?  :-\ :D

Seriously tho, Arsenal must be serious if they are preparing bids in both the South American media and in britain too.   What happens if both get accepted, do they have to pay 100m???  :o
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 13, 2013, 01:44:30 am
So what are you saying Lewis, that Arsenal are not, not about to spend 70m?  :-\ :D

Seriously tho, Arsenal must be serious if they are preparing bids in both the South American media and in britain too.   What happens if both get accepted, do they have to pay 100m???  :o
No we are not not not about to not not spend £70m  ;) ;)

We might aswell bid for Bale with 100m :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on August 13, 2013, 01:45:19 am
I don't think he's not saying that Arsenal won't be about to unimprove their squad.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 13, 2013, 01:49:19 am
Ok thanks for not clarifying, not.  Absolutely no confusion whatsoever now, not.

Double negatives and sarcasm, mindblowing  :o
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 13, 2013, 01:50:20 am
Ok thanks for not clarifying, not.  Absolutely no confusion whatsoever now, not.

Double negatives and sarcasm, mindblowing  :o
Jamie Carragher is easier to understand :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on August 13, 2013, 01:51:27 am
Party time, excellent.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 13, 2013, 01:54:53 am
What about Scotland v England on wed folks?  we expecting a fired up Rooney to put us valiant Scots to the sword?  no Don Hutchison or Christian Dailly to help us this time.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 13, 2013, 01:57:37 am
Even as a Scotsman I hope Ricky Lambert can get a goal to 1. Silence any critics and 2. To keep the spot he deserves in the England set up. Of course I still want Scotland to win  ;D can see it being a draw and a terrible game though, lots of build up for a poor end product imo.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on August 13, 2013, 02:00:13 am
I predict that I will have exactly zero interest in it. These early season friendlies are always dire. Extra spice with the rivalry but still...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 13, 2013, 02:03:31 am
Thing is there's not really been a lot of build up.  Very low key imo.

Heck never even saw it mentioned much in Scottish papers before today or yesterday.  Pretty sure the english give even less of a toss about it, all they care about is how hard is Rooney gonna try.   I expect the only time majority of english fans will care is if they arent beating us with relative ease (which they wont)

Personally tho, whilst i really have no time for international friendlies and not a whole lot for international football, I'd gladly take a moral boosting victory over a complacent auld enemy.

Big Ricky Lambert can go do one :)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on August 13, 2013, 02:06:14 am
Think I only twigged to it yesterday. England are bad, Scotland are bad, who even cares  ???
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 13, 2013, 02:08:20 am
I'm just excited for the BPL starting this weekend, one of my mates is away to the game, bit worried for his safety  :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 13, 2013, 02:14:51 am
I'm just excited for the BPL starting this weekend, one of my mates is away to the game, bit worried for his safety  :D

Was gonna say, what game? you confused me there with your BPL starting, off to the game chat  :P   presume the games at Wembley?  sure he'll be fine.

Think I only twigged to it yesterday. England are bad, Scotland are bad, who even cares  ???

2 positives to potentially take out of it.  We win 1) who cares about Rio we beat England and 2) We beat England, watch our coefficient jump up to something respectable for a month or 2.

I'm with Carlos tho, the prem kick off is what Ive been awaiting for ages.  Shame i need to wait till Monday night to see City, but at least its strings out the weekends football a bit longer.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on August 13, 2013, 02:19:07 am
I can think of only 1 positive. When it's finished we can get on with the real real life football.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 13, 2013, 08:15:51 am
I can think of only 1 positive. When it's finished we can get on with the real real life football.

Here, here.

I have no time for the England team.
Disappointed so many times.  Gave up a long, long time ago.

Watch them after they've qualified for a major, right up until they get knocked out.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 13, 2013, 06:37:22 pm
Lolwut  ???

Liverpool striker Luis Suarez has imposed a ban on discussing his attempts to leave Anfield during the international break.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 13, 2013, 06:40:12 pm
Hope City go for Papadop, rather get the young up and coming prospect over the other 2, deffo.


Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini will consider a move for Schalke's 21-year-old Greece centre-back Kyriakos Papadopoulos and 32-year-old Napoli captain Paolo Cannavaro if he misses out on Real Madrid defender Pepe, 30.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 13, 2013, 11:03:40 pm
Christian Eriksen has came out in an interview and said 'Tottenham are an interesting club but i'm holding no transfer talks at the moment' even though he's another midfielder i'd be happy with signing him. Also appears Spurs are back in for Atsu from Porto, who if FUT is anything to go by is bloody rapid! But AVB gave him his debut while at Porto so obviously knows him quite well, could be interesting, he seems to be an out and out winger, Lennon-esque.

Also seen rumours of Tro Deeney, didn't realise he was only 25, he's a decent finisher but considering his jail time he obviously has some attitude/behaviour issues.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 13, 2013, 11:59:17 pm
Yeah seen that Carlos, Atsu seems a goer for Spurs.  Stopgap replacement for Bale.


Int fixtures here


http://espnfc.com/fixtures/_/league/fifa.friendly/international-friendly?cc=5739 (http://espnfc.com/fixtures/_/league/fifa.friendly/international-friendly?cc=5739)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on August 14, 2013, 12:10:11 am
Atsu is a total waste of space....

Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 14, 2013, 12:26:11 am
Is that a FUT or IRL opinion Glad?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on August 14, 2013, 12:44:21 am
lol Eric

28 matches 1 goal......IRL.....and 4 assists......think there are bette roptions for the Spurs
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on August 14, 2013, 12:49:40 am
Erikensen on the othe rhand is a quality player:

last season:

39 starts (1 sub) : 12 goals, 6 assists.....not too bad for a midfielder
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 14, 2013, 12:51:38 am
What it was a legit question lol.

I dont watch much Portugese league football so wasnt sure you would either.

Plus stats can lie.  Navas the widely acclaimed City wonder winger who is about to light up the prem on his debut season and has pundits praising him from all angles only managed 6 assists in 37 games last season with no goals.   Maybe City should sign Atsu for the other wing in that case, for the added goal threat  ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 14, 2013, 12:54:25 am
Was thinking the same as Eric said when it comes to Atsu Glad, everyone knows Navas is quality even with poor stats last season, plus Atsu is only around 21 and has already worked with AVB and like I said before with the signings AVB has made for Spurs I fully believe in all the players he's signing now.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on August 14, 2013, 01:00:08 am
well if they sign him in order to follow up Bale this season it is a waste, if they sign him for the mid long term that could be a different story.

He played for the league winner, Navas played for Sevilla which ended 9th in the ranking last year. They only won 14 games.

big difference in my opinion.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 14, 2013, 01:08:19 am
Thats why i called him a stopgap.  But all will be revealed soon enough if he does join.  Porto tend to sign good players, so im assuming Atsu has something going for him, altho the stats dont back that up.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 14, 2013, 01:14:24 am
what does this mean?


Rangers have revealed a major shareholder has sold a number of shares to a hedge fund.
In a statement to the Stock Exchange, the Scottish League One club confirmed 3.25m shares were sold to Laxey Partners Ltd, a hedge fund run by bankers Andrew Legge and Colin Kingsworth, based on the Isle of Man.
In June the company also bought around 700,000 shares from former chief executive Charles Green, who returned to the club in a consultancy capacity last month.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on August 14, 2013, 01:16:33 am
So Suarez moving is now a banned topic.
If there are continued attempts to discuss the possibility of his transfer then I will lock this thread.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 14, 2013, 01:51:53 am
No problem mr Cuz.

Was listening to talkSPORT today and they had a Spanish expert on who said that Madrid are just biding their time with Bale and expect to get him for ~ £60m. 
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 14, 2013, 02:22:45 am
Gourcuff wants Arsenal move lol.  Is he not a bit late here, think Arsenal wanted him like 4 seasons ago, I doubt they really want him anymore lol.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kanturk on August 14, 2013, 03:17:23 am
Toby Alderweirld set for Spartak Moscow move.Surprised he went to them instead of Everton or Liverpool
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 14, 2013, 03:43:53 am
Gourcuff wants Arsenal move lol.  Is he not a bit late here, think Arsenal wanted him like 4 seasons ago, I doubt they really want him anymore lol.
I don't really want him
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on August 14, 2013, 04:05:29 am
Don't think anyone wants him...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on August 14, 2013, 06:00:29 pm
...... staying at Liverpool and wants a new contract, apparantly the supporters made him reconsider!! ::)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on August 14, 2013, 06:04:43 pm
shhhhhhh.............we are not allowed to talk about him anymore  ;D

Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on August 14, 2013, 06:09:13 pm
It feals if I'm talking about Voldemort anyways  ;)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on August 14, 2013, 06:37:12 pm
worse.....it is like talking about the handicap on the GD forum ... :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 14, 2013, 06:49:56 pm
...... staying at Liverpool and wants a new contract, apparantly the supporters made him reconsider!! ::)


yeah heard that on radio this morning, wtf  :-\   Surely Suarez isn't giving up that easily.

Kind of want Suarez and Rooney to be forced to stay, just to strike back against player power.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 14, 2013, 07:33:25 pm
Well I'm becoming very pissed off at Arsenal this summer.  Sounds like Suarez is out of the question now (but if he signs a new contract it will only be to put a proper release clause in for next summer); Bayern want more than we have bidded for Gustavo; factor in the Higuain debacle and you have a disgraceful summer.  I'm beginning to wonder if Wenger knows how to spend big money, he's been out of the loop for so long (not his fault) that I don't think he knows how to buy the big player.  I can only hope now that Madrid take Bale from Spurs, because they are finishing above us if he stays, and we somehow persuade Rooney to come (longshot I know :( ).

I'm depressed.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on August 14, 2013, 07:34:33 pm
cheer up lewis.....still time....when do the transfer markets close?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 14, 2013, 07:36:25 pm
cheer up lewis.....still time....when do the transfer markets close?
2nd/3rd September. 

There's still time but the number of quality players available is running out quickly
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on August 14, 2013, 07:40:47 pm
with money you can buy anything. Not sure what they are looking for....a striker? A midfielder?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on August 14, 2013, 07:41:44 pm
Gustavo won't go to Arsenal if Barca want him too
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 14, 2013, 08:12:52 pm
with money you can buy anything. Not sure what they are looking for....a striker? A midfielder?
I have no idea what Arsenal are looking at tbh.  Personally I'd like a ST (Rooney now), CDM (Gustavo), RB (Jesus gamez - rumoured swap deal with Bendtner) then ideally a GK (cesar). 
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 14, 2013, 08:26:46 pm
Keep the faith Lewis, you have come this far, dont give up now  ;)

Have to say to all non-Arsenal fans it is no surprise whatsoever that we are at this stage.   I wouldnt blame Wenger, its not his fault.  Thats upto the chief exec's of the football world to close deals.

But altho there is still time for deals to be done.  What kind of spending big this summer strategy, allows you to reach a point where you are a few days before the new season without any new signings of significance.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 14, 2013, 08:31:08 pm
Keep the faith Lewis, you have come this far, dont give up now  ;)

Have to say to all non-Arsenal fans it is no surprise whatsoever that we are at this stage.   I wouldnt blame Wenger, its not his fault.  Thats upto the chief exec's of the football world to close deals.

But altho there is still time for deals to be done.  What kind of spending big this summer strategy, allows you to reach a point where you are a few days before the new season without any new signings of significance.

I am beginning to think they are waiting to see if we get through the CL qualifier and if we do then they will spend big knowing they have the CL money coming in.  It's been a disgrace of a summer, for the first time in years we have a considerable amount of cash available and for one reason or another none of it has been spent. 
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 14, 2013, 08:41:36 pm
Im pretty sure thats not their thinking.  Big clubs dont go about their business that way.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 14, 2013, 08:41:53 pm
Seen Napoli are after Gustavo as well, can't imagine Arsenal fans reaction if Napoli beat them to another target  :D

Also seems like Spurs & Liverpool will battle it out for Willian, can't see either wanting to pay the £35m Anzhi want for him though.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 14, 2013, 09:00:38 pm
(http://gyazo.com/2daef2b0687a6e14e7bb6bc93837a129.png)

Luckily for you Spurs fans it's in The Sun...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 14, 2013, 09:18:20 pm
Seen Napoli are after Gustavo as well, can't imagine Arsenal fans reaction if Napoli beat them to another target  :D

Also seems like Spurs & Liverpool will battle it out for Willian, can't see either wanting to pay the £35m Anzhi want for him though.

Have read that, but given Anzhi have publicly announced their plans to reduce their budget hugely, surely they wont recoup all their outlay on Willian.  At best i could only see them getting back what they paid for him in january.  I guess that altho they may want to sell, they are under no great pressure to, which allows them to hold out for the right price.

Wonder if there is anything in the Etoo to Chelsea talk.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 14, 2013, 09:29:50 pm
If Man Utd are flat out refusing to sell to Chelsea then I can see them picking up Eto'o, £5m rumoured I think
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 14, 2013, 10:52:24 pm
I dont buy that for a second.   Im sure Bale is the type of guy to go stomping about the Wales camp telling everyone his future plans. 
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 14, 2013, 11:05:51 pm
Agree with Eric, don't think Bale is the type of player to do that, although I do fully expect him to leave Spurs this window.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 14, 2013, 11:16:22 pm
I wouldnt be surprised if there was a deal nearly in place (not finalised yet) but they may well keep it hush hush while Spurs try to spend some of the money.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kanturk on August 14, 2013, 11:51:49 pm
I think spurs are spending money from the owner rather than Bale money.Still don't think Bale will go
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on August 15, 2013, 03:33:09 am
According to "die welt" Luiz Gustavo is going to Wolfsburg
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 15, 2013, 03:51:58 am
Moyes to watch Rooney start against Scotland lol, dunno why just found that funny when i heard it on radio on way home
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 15, 2013, 05:03:09 am
Paraguay 2 up away from home against Germany after just 12 mins
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on August 15, 2013, 06:25:52 am
Not really watching but getting more interesting to follow, Portugal forgot it was a friendly match and right from kickoff started tackling like they normally do, referee didn't do a thing about it and so the dutch started to get back at the portugese and now its not a friendly match anymore :D the dutch lead by a strootman goal. Hope they don't sub the whole bench and it could be a nice match (for once)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: guest15 on August 15, 2013, 06:30:45 am
turkiye played against ghana, quite a strong first half, 2-0 up, yilmaz scoring first goal, missing an easy chance on 8th second...
second half, they disappeared and mubarek wakaso and friends are back, 2-2 final score...
we dont deserve to be in WC, hope the coach is fired very soon...

portugal v holland, good game, pepe is a total s-hole, what he did was a penalty... really impressed with the dutch guy named blind...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on August 15, 2013, 06:43:34 am
Even the keepers make theatre...

Do like how we take the portugal approach, wait in defence and counter, serves them right :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 15, 2013, 06:40:30 pm
But Portugal got a draw Beuk, no shame there right.  I'm determined to get you off that high horse of yours  >:(


Anyway, according to gossip column today

Meanwhile, Tottenham are plotting moves for Roma's 21-year-old forward Erik Lamela, Ajax playmaker Christian Eriksen, 21, and Anzhi Makhachkala's 25-year-old winger Willian.

 :o

Gareth who?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on August 15, 2013, 06:47:23 pm
good players!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 15, 2013, 07:01:55 pm
Some result for N.Ireland last night.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on August 15, 2013, 07:07:36 pm
and Switzerland defeating Brazil too
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 15, 2013, 07:26:32 pm
Yeah not bad,  tho more Kudos to N.I, god knows whether Brazil were bothering or not.


Wow, just heard that Moyes has effectively claimed that Man Utd's opening fixtures for the is a fix because they won the league comfortably last season ::)


Cant believe he would suggest that, and also dont recall the league being that much of a stroll for Utd.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on August 15, 2013, 07:30:27 pm
lol.......if he alreday needs to say stuff like that he isn't comfortable in winning the league....
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 15, 2013, 07:31:40 pm
Apparently he said it was Utd's toughest start in 20 years and questioned whether it was a coincidence or not.   Tut tut David Moyes.   
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 15, 2013, 08:37:46 pm
My thoughts on Spurs are that AVB is letting so many players go because he's already planned how he's going to spend the money he's getting for Bale, opinions?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 15, 2013, 08:42:19 pm
Also looks like Arsenal with miss out on Luis Gustavo with him moving to Wolfsburg instead.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 15, 2013, 08:49:43 pm
Yep strong rumours about Gustavo to Wolfsburg, you wouldnt pick wolfsburg over Arsenal would you  ::)   oh dear Lewis

Yeah Carlos, like i said the other day, i think Spurs are spending or looking to spend the Bale proceeds as we speak.   Already confirmed (no surprise) that Bale wont play this weekend.

Heard something about Balotelli being in news so googled him to see what the latest fuss was? is this it lol, he met the pope and got told off  :-\ :D

http://metro.co.uk/2013/08/14/oops-mario-balotelli-finally-gets-to-meet-the-pope-but-ends-up-getting-told-off-3923508/ (http://metro.co.uk/2013/08/14/oops-mario-balotelli-finally-gets-to-meet-the-pope-but-ends-up-getting-told-off-3923508/)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 15, 2013, 08:57:40 pm
This isn't encouraging for Spurs though;

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12691/8871485/transfer-news-christian-eriksen-will-only-leave-ajax-for-a-champions-league-club (http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12691/8871485/transfer-news-christian-eriksen-will-only-leave-ajax-for-a-champions-league-club)

The bottom paragraph of that Balo article is brilliant  :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 16, 2013, 12:29:39 am
I can only assume that either Wolfsburg are offering him a ton more money or he wants to stay in Germany... he's also turned down Barca ::)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 16, 2013, 12:45:52 am
You dont pick Wolfsburg over Arsenal, I dont get that.  I know German clubs are known to splash reasonably big amounts of cash but 18m is a lot lof money for a team thats not Bayern, Dortmund or Schalke.  They are backed by Volskwagen i think so maybe they do have money to burn.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 16, 2013, 12:59:06 am
You dont pick Wolfsburg over Arsenal, I dont get that.  I know German clubs are known to splash reasonably big amounts of cash but 18m is a lot lof money for a team thats not Bayern, Dortmund or Schalke.  They are backed by Volskwagen i think so maybe they do have money to burn.
Something doesn't quite feel right about it but hey ho his choice I guess
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 16, 2013, 01:03:33 am
Rather them than Napoli again anyway.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 16, 2013, 01:19:24 am

 (https://twitter.com/footballitalia)footballitalia ‏@footballitalia[/size][/url]1m (https://twitter.com/footballitalia/status/368028774509453312)[/color]The Corriere dello Sport claims Roma have accepted an €18m offer from Southampton for Pablo Daniel Osvaldo. [/size][size=0px]http://www.[/size]football-italia.net/node/38378[size=0px] [/size][/size][/font]
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 16, 2013, 02:31:39 am
Just found out because our Virgin Media package is XL we get BT Sport for free  ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 16, 2013, 07:40:44 am
Please tell me that Utd making a 4th bid for Cesc is a joke?? Do they not get the message that he's not for sale  ::)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on August 16, 2013, 08:00:02 am
Yeah ... royally pissed off when I read that yesterday. WTF is up with that.

Doesn't instil much confidence for other prospective transfer targets ... "oh, sorry, Marouane you are wanted but technically you're our fifth choice as we keep going for Cesc - 4 times over ... ". Laughing stock ...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 16, 2013, 09:07:48 am
Lol if you checked that Skybet transfer odds link i sent you they had markets on whether a player would stay or leave their club.  Fabregas was 1/16 on to stay at Barcelona, think that says it all.

Also on Fellaini, anyone see Martinez expressing his happiness that Fellaini's 22.5m release clause expired at end of July.  You would tend to assume off back of that, that anyone who wants him now, will have to pay more than the release clause to get him, agreed?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 16, 2013, 06:10:37 pm
Quite a few interesting rumours today.  See Celtic are after another FUT silver

Schalke have turned down Celtic's seven-figure bid for Finnish striker Teemu Pukki.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 16, 2013, 07:55:12 pm
On FUT strikers... I heard West Ham were interested in Mlapa
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 16, 2013, 09:30:16 pm
Willian seems keen on a move to Liverpool

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11669/8873001/transfer-news-liverpool-are-leading-the-race-to-sign-brazilian-willian (http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11669/8873001/transfer-news-liverpool-are-leading-the-race-to-sign-brazilian-willian)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 16, 2013, 09:56:45 pm
Liverpool with Willian and Suarez is a frightening thought.  We've messed up this window so badly and our season could be over before it closes. 

Sky sources: Luis Suarez has made an apology for his conduct #SSN

And it gets better.  No Suarez for us then
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 16, 2013, 10:29:17 pm
Get French Football ‏@GFN_France 35m
Marca: Falcao has already been transfer listed by Monaco as the club are worried about taxes, they say (@GetFootballNews) #ASM

I wouldn't put anything past football this summer
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 16, 2013, 10:32:18 pm
If that's true then that's ridiculous  :D Want Monaco to fail anyway, hate when teams try to buy success.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 16, 2013, 10:44:25 pm
That would just be ridiculous, anyway he cant play for 3 clubs in a year, not sure when the cut off for that is tho.


Plus, Marca may have their own angle on this one, since it was rumoured he would go to Madrid in January via Monaco prior to this move happening.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: WClass on August 16, 2013, 11:21:11 pm
It is clear that Arsenal are only chasing a specific players  .  The failure to land an of them is a major blow to morale .  the knock was too many players on high wages with not enough quality  . Well most of those have been sold  , but the inability to attract any quality replacements is VERY troubling  . 

If Arsenal get off to a slow start  - Wenger will be under huge pressure .

The Suarez thing is pretty funny really  , but as someone said above  - Modern football is like a soap opera  - everything is o the table  .

Not sure what to make of Gustavo  - seems a bit strange  , but i guess in this case he wants guaranteed first team football ahead of a WC year  . 
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 16, 2013, 11:29:40 pm
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-23288213

^^^ Seems that Falcao story might have a hint of truth to it, also Eric this is from Fifa's website 'Players may be registered with a maximum of three clubs during one season'   http://www.fifa.com/mm/document/affederation/administration/01/06/30/78/statusinhalt_en_122007.pdf
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 17, 2013, 05:43:19 am
Interesting read I did wonder what happened to that dispute, figured it had been resolved when Monaco started splashing the cash properly.   I hope the decision goes against them, totally unfair that they should have that tax advantage over all the other teams.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 17, 2013, 06:01:04 am
BPL season starts tomorrow lads, really excited for it  ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 17, 2013, 06:03:21 am
BPL season starts tomorrow lads, really excited for it  ;D
Even better that I am off to Arsenal ;D All access pass ;D ;D :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on August 17, 2013, 06:14:13 am
Blackburn are having a shocking start to the season even Cuz's favorite player has scored for Doncaster

 http://www.futhead.com/fifa/players/10324/
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on August 17, 2013, 06:18:44 am
 ;D ;D

(http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2013/08/15/article-0-1B4C3738000005DC-148_634x485.jpg)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on August 17, 2013, 06:50:39 am
Saw that last night BB & initially thought it was photoshopped. Amazing how a slight angle on that dwarfs him ... ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on August 17, 2013, 06:56:38 am
What the actual f-
That's a crazy pic.

BB, you really remembered me posting that pic of Husband a million years ago?! Almost reposted it here when Glad did that player card thread, didn't get round to it and forgot about the thread completely.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on August 17, 2013, 06:58:45 am
Yeah ... 5"6' vs 6"4' ... but Valbuena leaning back makes it worse hey!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on August 17, 2013, 08:35:09 am
What the actual f-
That's a crazy pic.

BB, you really remembered me posting that pic of Husband a million years ago?! Almost reposted it here when Glad did that player card thread, didn't get round to it and forgot about the thread completely.

Oh yea sure think the quote was looks like he just got caught  ;D

As my mates say i have the memory of an elephant  ;)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on August 17, 2013, 08:42:48 am
Well played BB, well played indeed. Had to scratch my head for his name when I thought of it the other week and I bloody posted it.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 17, 2013, 07:37:14 pm
That pictures freaky.


Oh Shearer is sure that Chelsea will win the title, prick, dont like the non-consideration of other possibilities.


http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23729283 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23729283)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on August 17, 2013, 09:59:52 pm
Nice match so far, could have been 3-1 already
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 17, 2013, 10:26:53 pm
Seen Spurs are after Pablo Osvaldo, think he'd be another very good signing and i'd be even happier if that meant adebayor leaving.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 17, 2013, 11:31:55 pm
Nice debut for Mignolet eh, saving a late Stoke penalty, good going, fans will love him now.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 17, 2013, 11:32:54 pm
Why does Walters still hit penalties for Stoke, I mean really?  :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 17, 2013, 11:41:23 pm
I dunno lol does he not usually score them? 
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on August 17, 2013, 11:44:27 pm
Nice tv tho, giving the stats of the last 5 penaltys shot by Walters before he takes the kick, Mignolet knew them also  ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: PointedMarlin on August 17, 2013, 11:44:45 pm
I was about to say I don't need to watch the season now ... Liverpool look good for most of the match & end up drawing (its a bit like Groundhog Day)

Is this a glitch in the Matrix I ask myself  :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 18, 2013, 12:07:00 am
1-0 Giroud after 5 mins
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on August 18, 2013, 12:11:00 am
My god, how about that for defending, heard that Baker was a talent? first lesson in defending; stick to the guy thats free at the first post...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on August 18, 2013, 12:30:00 am
forget big signings I think Arsenal should invest in Rule books, they just have no clue, pointless arguing against the referee and he had every decision right till now
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on August 18, 2013, 01:33:27 am
2-1 for Aston Villa.....IF benteke?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on August 18, 2013, 01:39:14 am
2 penalty's, he scored the first in a rebound and the second shouldn't have been given.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 18, 2013, 02:29:52 am
I think Agbonlahor was the one doing the spadework.  Paul Lambert said he was brilliant.   See Rooney is on the bench for Utd, do you think there is any likelihood he would come on?   Moyes team selection is quite bland lol
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 18, 2013, 03:24:37 am
Can any of the turkish guys tell me if Konyaspor are any good? Im thinking about backing Fenerbahce to beat them
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on August 18, 2013, 03:42:29 am
Didn't know Shelvey was at Swansea. I thought he'd done pretty well for Liverpool last season? Could be a good signing for them.
Not watched much of the game but I can see Bony and Michu causing teams problems this year. Utd have been pretty comfortable by the looks of it but there's certainly some presence up front for Swansea.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 18, 2013, 03:44:40 am
1 goal and Swansea could be back in this, hope they get one too make it interesting, or 3  ;D   see Rooney looks like he will be coming on soon, pretty interesting really, didnt think he would
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on August 18, 2013, 03:51:44 am
Yep, Rooney on. Would like to see him make a difference. Utd have let games like this slip too much recently
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 18, 2013, 04:00:13 am
Completely undeserved 3rd goal for United, apart from their final ball Swansea have been impressive yet find themselves 3-0 down, didn't see the first half mind you.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 18, 2013, 04:00:35 am
RVP is just too good. 
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on August 18, 2013, 04:05:41 am
Rooney who?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 18, 2013, 04:08:08 am
Van Persie is easily the best striker in the league, imo. Bony for Swansea looks like he'll be dangerous this season though.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on August 18, 2013, 04:41:59 am
Van Persie is easily the best striker in the league, imo.

Think you're right there but Welbeck is clearly running him close  ;D

Not particularly inspired by Utd tbh. Flattering scoreline and no real authority in their play. A bit perplexed by Moyes' line ups for the last 2 games as well. Would like to see a definite plan and shape but Giggs up front with RVP over Rooney is just odd. Showing signs of 4321 at times and that's not for me when it comes to the players available.
Don't know if I've missed something but I was hoping that taking Rooney out of the starting line up would be making room for Kagawa, I'm guessing he's not fully fit or he would've featured at some point. I have high hopes for him, playing off Van Persie in a 442/4411, not wide where Fergie kept playing him.
Was also quite impressed by Utd when they lined up in 4312 at times last season. Definitely feel there's some potential in that but Moyes hasn't gone near it so far.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 18, 2013, 04:43:41 am
Dear me
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 18, 2013, 04:48:11 am
how was the football Lewis?  ::)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 18, 2013, 04:51:46 am
how was the football Lewis?  ::)
Well... *rant incoming*

The ref was a disgrace.. you give a pen or the advantage, you don't pull it back when the useless so and so misses an open goal.  You also don't give a pen when the defender clearly wins the ball.  You also are allowed to give a free kick when Wilshere is kicked for the 20th time in a half.  Make no mistake Arsenal were shocking today, but with a decent ref we might have held out for the 1-0 win.  The atmosphere was horrible, Nigel Winterburn (who got me the tickets and went with me) said it was 'toxic'.  A horrible day and I come back to see RVP has scored 2 for Utd. 
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on August 18, 2013, 05:22:42 am
Nigel Winterburn (who got me the tickets and went with me)

 :o
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 18, 2013, 05:30:22 am
Nigel Winterburn (who got me the tickets and went with me)

 :o
He lives in my village and we're very good friends with him and his family. 
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on August 18, 2013, 05:36:43 am
Well, well, small world.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: PointedMarlin on August 18, 2013, 06:41:43 am
Despite today's result I can still imagine Villa will struggle this year - particularly if Bentekkers ges himself injured

How did Villa play Lewis?

We're they as dire as last season?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 18, 2013, 06:44:00 am
Despite today's result I can still imagine Villa will struggle this year - particularly if Bentekkers ges himself injured

How did Villa play Lewis?

We're they as dire as last season?
No they were quite good, they'll be safe I think
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kanturk on August 18, 2013, 06:47:23 am
Despite today's result I can still imagine Villa will struggle this year - particularly if Bentekkers ges himself injured

How did Villa play Lewis?

We're they as dire as last season?
I think Villa will be fine.Forget about last season I think they could finish top 10
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: WClass on August 18, 2013, 06:50:51 am
how was the football Lewis?  ::)
Well... *rant incoming*

The ref was a disgrace.. you give a pen or the advantage, you don't pull it back when the useless so and so misses an open goal.  You also don't give a pen when the defender clearly wins the ball.  You also are allowed to give a free kick when Wilshere is kicked for the 20th time in a half.  Make no mistake Arsenal were shocking today, but with a decent ref we might have held out for the 1-0 win.  The atmosphere was horrible, Nigel Winterburn (who got me the tickets and went with me) said it was 'toxic'.  A horrible day and I come back to see RVP has scored 2 for Utd.

Must be careful what I say  - dont want to sound typical Arsenal  - but the referee was a disgrace  . He let Villa mug Arsenal in the middle of the park . played a very one sided advantage rule all day  . Let Vlaar get away with the same thing he sent Kosc off for  . Gave a shocking penalty that basically changed the game .

Arsenal did not play well  , and in spite of the early goal , the crowd were clearly just waiting for something bad to happen so they could vent  .

Wilshere must curb his temper a bit  , but he is getting kicked all over the pitch game in game out with almost no protection  .

Could be interesting times ahead for Arsene  .
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: WClass on August 18, 2013, 06:53:30 am
Having said all of that  ...

Rosicky did all the creative things without scoring .
Santi did not look match fit at all
Walcott did nothing
Ox looked sharp but i guess got hurt

Villa worked hard all over the pitch  . I don thin they are that good  - one game i know  - but I think Benteke is a one hit wonder  .
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on August 18, 2013, 06:53:40 am
Morning ...

Sheesh - surprising results. Never thought Villa would pull that off based on last season & at Arsenal. Guess the Wenger woes continue ... Agbonlahor ... damn, who would've thought!

Just watched the highlights (on www.matchhighlight.com) of the Utd game. Damn - a few quality finishes from RvP & Welbeck!

Thought I would stream the 2nd half of the Arsenal/Villa game on there. After about 10 minutes of the stream (about 3 minute in the game) ... boom, advert! Sad ... Guess I'll stick to watching the goals only ... ::)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 18, 2013, 06:57:42 am
See Arsenal lost then.

 ;D

See some people aren't too happy with the ref.

 ;D

Wonder if Wenger would be moaning about the refeering performance if his side had pooped 4 onions in the bag?

Just saying.

 ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 18, 2013, 07:12:43 am
See Arsenal lost then.

 ;D

See some people aren't too happy with the ref.

 ;D

Wonder if Wenger would be moaning about the refeering performance if his side had pooped 4 onions in the bag?

Just saying.

 ;D
You should watch the ref's performance on MOTD or whatever, it was horrible... seriously one of the worst performances I have ever seen.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 18, 2013, 07:35:37 am
Lambert's a good manager, I think Villa will be fine this year.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 18, 2013, 07:36:13 am
Anyone watching MOTD?  Im going to put it on after the Man U game, its on first and i saw all that earlier on.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 18, 2013, 07:40:29 am
Anyone watching MOTD?  Im going to put it on after the Man U game, its on first and i saw all that earlier on.
Way too depressing, I'll just watch the highlights of the Everton, WHU etc. games tomorrow
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 18, 2013, 07:47:33 am
Arsenal games on now :P
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 18, 2013, 07:52:57 am
yeah the ref shoudnt hve played advantage but it was a penalty.   What the hell is Scezeny doing coming out his box and making a hash of things.   Just seen the Kos penalty call, kinda undecided about that, did look like he got something on ball first
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 18, 2013, 08:13:18 am
So MOTD reckon that the ref got the 2 pen decisions right Lewis..

Norwich v Everton was a good game, great goal by Barkley
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 18, 2013, 08:50:52 am
First pen was 50:50 and I can see why he gave it... But once he gives the advantage he can't pull the play back and give a pen.  Second pen is a disgrace, kos gets the ball first then agbon falls over kos' legs.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 18, 2013, 08:52:37 am
Here we go, read the last paragraph - first penalty shouldn't have been given

http://twitter.com/N1_Angel/status/368857448792076288/photo/1
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on August 18, 2013, 09:17:19 am
Because in fifa you never get a penalty it doesn;t mean it isn't one, that first 1 was a clear foul and I have no problem with him waiting to see if it is an advantage or not.

Could be an expensive one; but Arsenal should buy rulebooks for all their supporters...
Take of your Arsenal glasses and look at the game again; referee made only two mistakes, he booked that Spanish defender end of the first half when he did nothing wrong and the second penalty was a mistake but I saw 5 replays,  all angles and the angle the referee looks from I can understand he thought Koscielny only hit the player and not the ball, Koscielny is an idiot for taking the risk to do a tackle in the box, you know these things can happen,and why on earth would you moan for a clear foul descision when you are already on a yellow. I think Wenger is responsible for his players behaving like that, they were all complaining instead of concentrating on football, eventually it lost them the game.

No way 1 big signing will get them in a title bid, they just lack quality allround. no balance in midfield, wingers that don't create anything, they should be happy when they qualify for europe this year.

My team lost tonight, really predictable, we played against a small club we share the youth academy with, All those players used to play for us but didn't really make it in the first team, so a bit underestimation from us, because we had won the first two games. a killer mentality from them and it's curtains after 45 minutes when your down 3-0... 
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 18, 2013, 09:42:27 am
Sorry Lewis, but I am a BIG fan of referees.

Never blame a referee for losing a game.  Blame your team.

Officials do the best they can.  Simple as that.

They give what they see.  That's what they're paid to do.  No more, no less. 
Impartial view of events, as they unfold.
And we all have to suck it up mate.  Have to.

They see it once and call it.  They are not biassed, or shite, or blind or anything else we (fans) like to call them.
They see it once, real time, real speed, and they call it, as they saw it

Yes they get it wrong sometimes (whether today was one of those I don't know as I haven't seen it), but that's the game, them's the rules.

You cannot blame the ref, for calling as he saw it.  We wouldn't EVER want him to do anything else.

And pundits who sit in warm comfy studios watching replay after replay, criticising him for 'getting it wrong' make me sick to the stomach... especially, as none of the mothers can often even agree with each other AFTER seeing countless replays.

The days players stop cheating and managers stop condoning it, is the day either of them can even start thinking about criticising referees.

And no, I don't agree with goal line technology either.

Rant over.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 18, 2013, 09:52:19 am
Look we should of been good enough to win even win the crap ref, but the first pen is simply due to him not knowing the rules of the game.. That's unacceptable in the biggest league in the world to have refs who don't know the rules.  The second pen and red card are down to interpretation of the rules and fine he thought one thing and everyone else thinks something else,  but it's personal opinion so meh. 

And if you're saying you've never been mad at a refs decision then I think you're lying. 

Sorry if I sound like bit of a twat (I probably do) but I'm extremely annoyed at a lot of things right now.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 18, 2013, 10:02:20 am
Dude, I am not saying I have never been mad at a refereeing decision.
They frustrate the hell out of all of us.
But, not at the ref.
He is just doing his job, as best he can, with tens of thousands of people screaming at him telling him he's wrong (when they could see less than he could), and a handful of disrespectful players yelling in his face.

So no, I am not lying.

I am pretty sure he does know the rules man.
He interpreted them differently to you today, in that particular instance it seems.
I don't know, as I haven't seen it.

Almost certainly knows the rules of the game better than any of us.

I get that you're annoyed.  Really do.  Been there, so many times.

That's the beauty of the game... the anger, the joy.  ::)

That's why I don't agree with changing it... 'No' to goal line technology  ;D

Hope Spurs don't lose to a dubious Palace penalty tomorrow, now...

That would so suck.  :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 18, 2013, 10:04:05 am
Hmmm think we will have to agree to disagree on this one :D *virtual handshake*
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 18, 2013, 10:06:28 am
Virtually shook.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on August 18, 2013, 06:19:03 pm
Agree with Hopnut on referees there. Tbf, Lewis said Arsenal were poor right at the start and didn't seem to be blaming the ref for defeat.
At amateur level the refs can be real dicks, I think that professional refs are just as prone to dickishness as any other human being. Take for example, an aggressive team that shouts and swears at the ref from the 1st whistle to the last, played against a few teams like that. The ref can take umbrage at this and give 50/50s against them, not consciously but as a way of standing up for himself and showing them their attitude is not helping. Meanwhile, our lads, quietly accepting his calls and occasionally appealing in an honest way when actually we're lying about not touching the ball or whatever, get the benefit of him thinking we're a decent bunch and giving us the odd call we've kidded him into.
I've seen this a lot and I'm not about to believe that this will never translate to the top level. Seen some abysmally biased refereeing in Europe, where kidology is king. Couple of Utds games against Portuguese opponents a few years ago were some of the worst ref performances I've seen at any level and pretty much cost Utd the games.
You can always point your finger at the team tho, the fact is Utd allowed themselves to be undermined by their opponents and the ref rather than taking the attitude that they were good enough to defeat both. If one or two calls go against you unfairly then you have the rest of the game to compensate. Over 90min, you have to believe you're the better team and prove it, allowing decisions to influence the result more than your own performance is a major weakness imo.

I think Wenger has always had a problem along these lines. Some teams treat the ref with respect, some as an opponent to be maneuvered around. Wengers teams always seem to see him as an ally, when that doesn't work out they cry foul and pretty much roll over. There's a defeatist psychology at work at Arsenal, I was saying this the other week. They are so often beaten by a physical approach because they feel they're above that, they want protection from the referee and if they're still getting battered then they look at him rather than themselves. Losing is inevitable if you allow yourself to be pushed around and then just blame someone else for not standing up for you.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on August 18, 2013, 06:32:52 pm
off to Ajax - Feyenoord.....
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 18, 2013, 07:09:15 pm
off to Ajax - Feyenoord.....

Enjoy  :)

I don't really get to any games these days.  :(

Can't find the time / justify the cash.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 18, 2013, 07:20:24 pm
Interesting point that Cuz raises about the whole physical 'type' of opponent.

It's akin to people complaining about the style of football played.

All teams play in different ways... some are physical, some play long ball, some park the bus and play on the break...
Teams play to their strengths, and are entitled to do so, within the rules of the game of course..

You simply have to be able to adapt.  If you can't adapt, you will inevitably lose some games that you feel you 'ought' to win.

Chelsea did it to win the CL.  They stopped superior opponents from playing their own game.
It wasn't pretty, but it worked, and they won.
I am not saying it is right - just that it is a fact of life.

If you complain like Wenger does about pretty much anything and everything in a game you lose, it creates real negativity, which I have always thought is really, really damaging in the dressing room.  Players start to feel the world is against them, and that can spill into performances on the pitch.

Be really nice if once in a while, losing managers in general came out and said they were beaten fair and square by a better side on the day.

Yeah, right  ;D

Best refereeing performance I ever saw was a U12 5-aside tourney, where the ref sent a kid off for slow hand clap in his face.
It made my day.

The kid's mother and his coach went ballistic.
Ref told the coach to sub him or he'd red card him.

Trouble is, kids see it on the TV every week.  And then we wonder why they have no respect for officials at grass roots level.

Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 18, 2013, 07:41:22 pm
Had some time to think about and reflect on the game, speaking in the immediate aftermath is never the best thing to do.  For the first pen, I think the ref panicked and brought play back when he shouldn't have... but the defending to allow Villa to get to that position was abysmal.  Again the second pen, personally I think he made a mistake but I can see why he gave it and tbh it's one of those 50:50 calls where if it goes for you then it's a 100% pen and if it goes against then it's the worst decision in the world.  But again the defending was dreadful to allow him to get into that position.  I mean the game is so quick and depending on the angle the ref sees things from can influence a decision massively.  And as they say these things even themselves out, last season Vs West Brom we got two penalties where one was clearly a dive and another there was a foul in the build up on a WBA player. 

I guess if one good thing comes out of yesterday it's that Arsene cannot possibly still think this squad is good enough and will now surely bring in 2/3 player minimum.  We need 5/6 now including a few defenders... (we have 2 fit and available defenders for Fulham next week if Gibbo and Bac don't recover).  Turkey midweek will be a very very tough game, with our first team out I think we can get a draw or maybe nick a win but honestly I'm at the point where I would take a 2-1 loss and an away goal to bring back to London.  The next 2 & 1/2 weeks will define the rest of our season and I'm slightly worried to say the least.   
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 18, 2013, 07:44:47 pm
Had some time to think about and reflect on the game, speaking in the immediate aftermath is never the best thing to do.  For the first pen, I think the ref panicked and brought play back when he shouldn't have... but the defending to allow Villa to get to that position was abysmal.  Again the second pen, personally I think he made a mistake but I can see why he gave it and tbh it's one of those 50:50 calls where if it goes for you then it's a 100% pen and if it goes against then it's the worst decision in the world.  But again the defending was dreadful to allow him to get into that position.  I mean the game is so quick and depending on the angle the ref sees things from can influence a decision massively.  And as they say these things even themselves out, last season Vs West Brom we got two penalties where one was clearly a dive and another there was a foul in the build up on a WBA player. 

I guess if one good thing comes out of yesterday it's that Arsene cannot possibly still think this squad is good enough and will now surely bring in 2/3 player minimum.  We need 5/6 now including a few defenders... (we have 2 fit and available defenders for Fulham next week if Gibbo and Bac don't recover).  Turkey midweek will be a very very tough game, with our first team out I think we can get a draw or maybe nick a win but honestly I'm at the point where I would take a 2-1 loss and an away goal to bring back to London.  The next 2 & 1/2 weeks will define the rest of our season and I'm slightly worried to say the least.   

Nah, don't panic Lewis.. you always seem to start slowly in recent years.

Rest assured you'll overtake Spurs in the race for fourth, in the finishing straight as usual!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 18, 2013, 08:04:10 pm
Super Sunday is back  ;D actually looking forward to the Spurs game, they played some excellent stuff in the last friendly against Espanyol and I hope they continue that flowing football into today's game.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 18, 2013, 08:05:11 pm
Super Sunday is back  ;D actually looking forward to the Spurs game, they played some excellent stuff in the last friendly against Espanyol and I hope they continue that flowing football into today's game.

Likewise Carlos.

Really hoping for a decent start to the season.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 18, 2013, 08:08:08 pm
Super Sunday is back  ;D actually looking forward to the Spurs game, they played some excellent stuff in the last friendly against Espanyol and I hope they continue that flowing football into today's game.

Likewise Carlos.

Really hoping for a decent start to the season.

Hoping to see Chadli, Paulinho and Soldado all starting, been particularly impressed with Chadli, he just seems like a taller, quicker version of Dembele which can only be good.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 18, 2013, 08:19:10 pm
Some interesting rumours in gossip column today

Chelsea will offer United £40m for Rooney and hand the England international a four-year deal worth £300,000 a week in their latest attempts to sign him. However, if their latest bid fails, the Blues will switch their attentions to Borussia Dortmund forward Robert Lewandowski, 24.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 18, 2013, 08:19:33 pm
I like this one:

Manchester City could be tempted to move for striker Radamel Falcao, 27, as Monaco may have to sell their prize asset because of French tax laws.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 18, 2013, 08:25:30 pm
Atletico Madrid's 26-year-old playmaker Arda Turan's possible move to either Liverpool or Arsenal has moved a step closer. His agent has been quoted as saying that Turan's transfer to the Premier League this summer is "probable".
Full story: AS sports newspaper (in Spanish)
Liverpool will make a move for Brazil and Internacional striker Leandro Damiao if Manchester United or Tottenham beat them to the signing of Anzhi Makhachkala forward Willian, 25.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 18, 2013, 08:27:11 pm
So Liverpool go after someone who's been a Spurs target for the last few windows in Willian then if they don't get him they'll go for another Spurs target for the last few windows in Damiao  :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on August 18, 2013, 08:40:56 pm
Cheeky finish and Feyenoord leads in Amsterdam :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 18, 2013, 09:03:52 pm
Surely not?

Arsenal will have to pay £25m if they want to sign 27-year-old Swansea striker Michu, while the Gunners are also interested in Manchester City right-back Micah Richards.

Wouldnt be impressed if Arsenal made this move, disrupting another clubs season at this late stage bcos they have failed to get the players they wanted before now.   Suppose thats football but hope Swansea tell them to get lost or pay 25m :)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 18, 2013, 09:04:26 pm
The betting site tells me there's been a cheeky equaliser already Beuk  :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 18, 2013, 09:08:00 pm
Surely not?

Arsenal will have to pay £25m if they want to sign 27-year-old Swansea striker Michu, while the Gunners are also interested in Manchester City right-back Micah Richards.

Wouldnt be impressed if Arsenal made this move, disrupting another clubs season at this late stage bcos they have failed to get the players they wanted before now.   Suppose thats football but hope Swansea tell them to get lost or pay 25m :)
I'd rather spend the £25m elsewhere, Giroud looked excellent pre-season and good yesterday.  As for Richards... well he'd be a stunning signing.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 18, 2013, 09:26:17 pm
You should buy Ross Barkley, guys gonna be a star, next Gerrard by looks of it.   I think City should snap him up (I dont really, well i do, just maybe let him develop first)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 18, 2013, 09:34:25 pm
Looking forward to seeing what team Mourinho picks for his 1st match today.  Curious to see if Lukaku will start?  or will Torres get the nod.  Will De Bruyne fit and ready, will he start, what about Schurrle?  gonna be interesting today.  Not the boring crap Utd and Arsenal serve up by not fielding any new signings  ::)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 18, 2013, 09:34:50 pm
You should buy Ross Barkley, guys gonna be a star, next Gerrard by looks of it.   I think City should snap him up (I dont really, well i do, just maybe let him develop first)
Class player but that's one area we are doing pretty well in.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on August 18, 2013, 10:00:28 pm
It is really bad football, the 0-1 was a misshit and the 1-1 was the worst penalty kick ever given,  Its stunningly bad football all around
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 18, 2013, 10:03:55 pm
Some other decent games on today if Spurs and Chelsea aren't your thing.  Monaco Vs Montpellier on BT1 atm and Dortmund are on later also on BT1
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 18, 2013, 10:17:21 pm
Pen for Monaco ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 18, 2013, 10:18:23 pm
1-0

Good pen from Falcao
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on August 18, 2013, 10:30:55 pm
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x13a727_aja-fey-sighthorsson_sport?start=51

penalty or not?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on August 18, 2013, 10:36:32 pm
Clear dive but it does look like contact from the refs viewpoint.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 18, 2013, 10:37:03 pm
Thats a tough one Beuk, can see why ref gave it at normal speed, looked a stonewall penalty on first viewing.  Having seen the replays not so sure, maybe leaning towards not a penalty, but undecided, trying to see where the contact was, almost looks like the Ajax player went down in anticipation of the contact.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on August 18, 2013, 10:38:51 pm
Best angle is the one in front of Eriksen. Good few inches between them, no contact at all. Well, 2nd viewing of that angle, it's not inches but still. Can see why the ref gave it tho, another one of those silly ones where the defender simply has no need to come across him like that.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 18, 2013, 10:40:08 pm
Clear dive but it does look like contact from the refs viewpoint.
That's the thing with a ref's view... if he sees it from side on it looks like a pen, if he sees it from front on then it is a clear dive
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on August 18, 2013, 10:44:40 pm
Seen numerous replays in good quality, a toenail against the shoe of the player is the only contact if that toenail infact hit the player, impressive dive none the less
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on August 18, 2013, 10:52:42 pm
Refs view and the flow of the game is what it's all about. If you make a rash and unexpected move then you're drawing attention to yourself whether you make contact or not, if your opponent milks it then the refs reaction is always going to be in response to the 1st move, it's just natural. Might not be fair when you get the slo-mos out but sticking a leg out, sliding in late or coming across to attempt an unnecessary tackle is always asking for trouble, especially in the box.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 18, 2013, 10:52:47 pm
Palace doing alright against Spurs so far, unfortunately
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 18, 2013, 10:54:45 pm
Lennon is such a frustrating player, hardly ever delivers a good final ball but always has the pace to get there.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on August 18, 2013, 10:58:55 pm
Thought it kicked off at 2 but I've obviously not missed much.

Lennon is your typical English pace ****. All speed and dribbling, no final product and the football brain of a pidgeon.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 18, 2013, 10:58:58 pm
Walker is quite an undisciplined player isnt he?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 18, 2013, 11:01:09 pm
You know Cuz if you are gonna make fun of Lennon's IQ you should probably at least try and spell pigeon correct  ::)

 :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 18, 2013, 11:11:33 pm
Have to say tho he does literally waste every single opportunity to put a dangerous ball in.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on August 18, 2013, 11:12:34 pm
its archaic spelling..anyone with half a brain would have spot that... ::)

That "foul" on Coyle would have been a penalty in Holland :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 18, 2013, 11:12:34 pm
And that's just about every single game Eric, he literally has no technical ability, just all pace, although he did actually improve last year.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 18, 2013, 11:18:28 pm
its archaic spelling..anyone with half a brain would have spot that... ::)

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Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 18, 2013, 11:40:11 pm
Definite pen and a cool finish from Soldado, good to get off the mark on his first proper game.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 18, 2013, 11:41:54 pm
Lennon reminds me of Walcott 2/3 years ago, Theo's managed to add finishing to his game - his crossing is still woeful tho
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on August 18, 2013, 11:42:25 pm
My bad....
'Pidgeon - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pidgeon‎
Pidgeon is a surname from an archaic spelling of pigeon'
Must keep up with the times.

Missed that goal by literally 30 seconds.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on August 18, 2013, 11:47:01 pm
Bit of a confusing substitution that one. I swear they looked pretty much identical...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 18, 2013, 11:48:13 pm
Lol.  Wondering why take Dembele off? is he not fully fit?  be good to see what Capoue is like.  Nice assist by Lennon for the goal lol.
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 18, 2013, 11:50:53 pm
Capoue's had plenty of the ball already, using it pretty well so far.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 18, 2013, 11:52:31 pm
Capoue looks decent so far, won every tackle he's went in for and not misplaced a pass, be good if he could play and let Dembele move further forward.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on August 18, 2013, 11:54:26 pm
Capoue looks decent so far, won every tackle he's went in for and not misplaced a pass, be good if he could play and let Dembele move further forward.

I was busy googling pictures of Dembele and Capoue to see how similar they looked rather than watching the game...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 18, 2013, 11:55:30 pm
Capoue looks decent so far, won every tackle he's went in for and not misplaced a pass, be good if he could play and let Dembele move further forward.

I was busy googling pictures of Dembele and Capoue to see how similar they looked rather than watching the game...

I thought Dembele and Chadli looked quite similar tbh.
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Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on August 19, 2013, 12:12:32 am
argh....2-1 loss.....not the best game of football too....anyway 0 points out of 3 is not a good start of the season but...31 games still to go!  ;D

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Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 19, 2013, 12:19:26 am
Was just thinking my spurs MOTM would be maybe Lloris or Rose, Lloris has been excellent today.  what do you think?
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 19, 2013, 12:21:49 am
Wow, Lloris totally abusing the 6 second rule there
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 19, 2013, 12:27:48 am
Wow, Lloris totally abusing the 6 second rule there

Kevin Phillips doesn't help the case by standing in front of him  ;D

Thought Danny Rose was brilliant today, Lloris reads the game better than any keeper i've seen before, Paulinho was solid but didn't think he deserved MOTM. Chadli looks like he'll be a star this season, confident on the ball and strong enough to out muscle full backs.

Capoue was excellent when he came on, looks like a really solid CDM, looking forward to seeing more of him.
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Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 19, 2013, 12:42:59 am
Decent performance from Spurs but nothing special, with Bale they have a super team but minus Bale... I dunno, right now they are the 4th best team.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 19, 2013, 12:46:12 am
Decent performance from Spurs but nothing special, with Bale they have a super team but minus Bale... I dunno, right now they are the 4th best team.

Even without Bale I fancy Spurs chances against Arsenal, even before this weekend I'd have said that too and IF Spurs sale Bale they'll have probably £70-80m to spend, and it seems they would buy Lamela or Willian with that cash.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 19, 2013, 12:53:42 am
Decent performance from Spurs but nothing special, with Bale they have a super team but minus Bale... I dunno, right now they are the 4th best team.
oh for sure you would probably beat us right now, the derby could be very very interesting tho if we can bring in a couple of decent players

Even without Bale I fancy Spurs chances against Arsenal, even before this weekend I'd have said that too and IF Spurs sale Bale they'll have probably £70-80m to spend, and it seems they would buy Lamela or Willian with that cash.
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 19, 2013, 01:13:33 am
Got a feeling De Bruyne is going to have a very impressive season.  Mourinho obv has a lot of faith playing him ahead of Mata
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on August 19, 2013, 01:15:56 am
Didn't really pay a lot of attention to that Spurs game, was a bit boring tbh. Not seeing Spurs achieving much on the back of that performance, need some time to bed the new players in. Could be something there once the season is rolling along.

Chelsea looking superb atm.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 19, 2013, 01:18:20 am
Chelsea look like the team to beat atm, and that bench they have.. WOW
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: sherlockh on August 19, 2013, 01:24:36 am
Thought spurs were fairly average tbh, cp battled but they don't have enough quality, but all that matters in the opening games is winning

And wow what a goal
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 19, 2013, 01:24:58 am
Chelsea looking good but they are at home against weak opposition.  Wow what a goal by Lampard.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on August 19, 2013, 01:26:46 am
Weird free kick. Possibly the keeper should've had it but such an unpredictable bend on it.

Home to weak opposition yes but they look bright and inventive, they could just be professional and boring like everyone else.
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Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on August 19, 2013, 01:27:07 am
Oh I'd say Mc Gregor  wishes he was back in Turkey  ;D

What was his form like over there ??
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 19, 2013, 01:28:31 am
McGregor should've saved that free kick, I know from his time at Rangers he was awful for judging how far off his line he was, always had shots loop over him that he would've saved had he positioned himself better.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 19, 2013, 01:32:22 am
Weird free kick. Possibly the keeper should've had it but such an unpredictable bend on it.

Home to weak opposition yes but they look bright and inventive, they could just be professional and boring like everyone else.

Think it was a lot harder to save than it looks in a slow mo replay.   I reckon Spurs would have cut Palace open in similar fashion if their game was at WHL.  Not that im saying Spurs look as good as Chelsea.    Anyway what do i care, carry on with the Chelsea love in :P  ill save the plaudits for City tomorrow night.

Want to see Lukaku get a good half hour, no excuse not to when you're coasting at home to Hull
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on August 19, 2013, 01:36:24 am
Skillzzzz
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 19, 2013, 02:25:13 am
25 mins left and still no Lukaku.....  (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-angry030.gif) (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on August 19, 2013, 02:49:16 am
Game became rather boring in the end and I fell asleep.
De Bruyne looked good and Schurrle's had a decent cameo.
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Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 19, 2013, 02:52:51 am
Typical Jose's Chelsea... Get a lead early and then defend for the rest of the game and see it out
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 19, 2013, 02:53:27 am
Yeah it did.  Ive been busy hangin up washing, drinking tea etc anyway so have had other things to occupy my mind.  Chelsea pretty much chucked it not long after you were singing their praises :D

Watching bit of Dortmund game on betting site, drawing 0-0 after 60 odd mins at home to Braunschweig, wouldnt be a very good result for them if they cant find a goal in remainder of game.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 19, 2013, 02:55:50 am
We are out of the relegation zone ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 19, 2013, 03:01:32 am
Gonna play my final in that new cup then watch some of Barca game, hope to see both Messi and Neymar in action.  Watching last 15 mins of Dortmund game, they are laying siege to the other teams goal.  Be interesting to see if they can get the breakthrough, have came very close a couple of times.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 19, 2013, 03:03:23 am
there it is 1-0 Dortmund some guy Hoffman got the goal.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on August 19, 2013, 03:04:09 am
Neymar on the bench
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Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 19, 2013, 03:04:29 am
Neymar on the bench  :o
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 19, 2013, 03:05:22 am
Fabregas starts for Barca, Neymar's on the bench and Barca are 1 up after 3 mins thru Sanchez
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 19, 2013, 03:05:55 am
Lol looks like we are all surprised by Neymar on the bench :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on August 19, 2013, 03:14:38 am
Barca typically cutting it back tramp fuckers  ::)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 19, 2013, 03:15:23 am
2-0 Barca - Messi
2-0 BVB - Reus pen

Wonder how many time we will say those words ' MEssi for Barca' and 'Reus for BVB'
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Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 19, 2013, 03:17:05 am
2-1 BVB now
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 19, 2013, 03:26:22 am
Just had quick game of fifa before sticking the barca game on but i see they are 3-0 up already, looks like im missing all the fun.  Wonder if this game could end up 10-0 or something ridiculous
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Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on August 19, 2013, 03:47:54 am
4 assists for Fabregas
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 19, 2013, 03:49:24 am
I put some money on there being more than 8 goals when it was 4-0 :P
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Post by: beuk on August 19, 2013, 03:53:19 am
6-0 at halftime... :o

Neymar isn't fit, has anemia (thank god for google translate ;D)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on August 19, 2013, 04:07:52 am
4 assists for Fabregas

Fergie, Fergie, sign him up!

Oh....
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on August 19, 2013, 04:30:30 am
See Song warming the bench again for barca how Arsenal could do with him  :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 19, 2013, 04:50:01 am
So who will be the IF from Barca?? Pedro with 2 goals - would be a TIF, Cesc would be a TIF with 4 assists... not 1 outstanding candidate
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 19, 2013, 05:11:59 am
hmmm

So according to SSN #AFC in talks w/ 2 players but they've no idea who as club being "secretive".
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 19, 2013, 05:37:41 am
PSG have T.Silva, Cavani and Ibra all playing but losing 1-0 at home to Ajaccio
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Post by: Nophut on August 19, 2013, 06:19:01 am
Decent performance from Spurs today I thought. typical of the performances I saw last season though.

Lacking a cutting edge, and ideas in the final third ALL the time.
Suffice to say won it with a pen.

Lennon flatters to deceive - always has. So seldom an end product.
I had hoped Chadli would see Lennon benched, but alas...

Still Chadli on left at least meant we saw Siggy play in his best position, and I thought he had a good game.
Good movement and positioning from him.

Chadli reminds me of Dembele on the ball.
Doesn't seem the quickest, but just oozes past defenders with strength and power.

Soldado was ok.

Paulinho did everything he's supposed to do.

Rose was excellent - thank the Lord... should spell the end of the liability that is, BAE.

Lloris continues to get my vote as best GK in BPL.
The guy is like a cat.  Agility wise, and speed off the line.
'Sweeper keeper'.

Spurs on the whole though need more conviction in the final third, as always, or they will once again lose/draw many games they should win.

Could so easily have drawn today.

Moxey was excellent at LB for Palace.  Second choice too apparently.


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Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 19, 2013, 06:49:32 am
Stunning goal from Cavani, 1-1 now into stoppage time.

And a debut goal from Isco to give Madrid a 2-1 win
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Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 19, 2013, 06:51:46 am
Ajaccio are hanging on here, defending brilliantly tho and their keeper has been superb

And now Silva rattles the bar with a stunner
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 19, 2013, 06:54:35 am
And they say fifa isn't realistic

PSG - 35 shots
Ajjacio - 1 shot

Fulltime: 1-1

Me thinks the Ajjacio GK will get an IN
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on August 19, 2013, 07:00:27 am
Atletico Madrid appear to be sponsored by Azerbaijan  :-\

David Villa cost them 2.5m euro, only 5m if he stays for 3yrs  :o
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 19, 2013, 07:13:56 am
What did you think of Capoue when he came on Hop? Thought he looked very impressive.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 19, 2013, 07:39:55 am
Ox rumoured too be out for the season :-/. This season just gets better and better
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Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 19, 2013, 07:41:05 am
Seen Southampton signed Pablo Osvaldo, great signing for them.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 19, 2013, 07:44:19 am
Seen Southampton signed Pablo Osvaldo, great signing for them.
He cost the same as our record signing... :(

But yeah superb buy, him and Lambert will be a formidable partnership. 
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Post by: beuk on August 19, 2013, 07:46:04 am
Ox rumoured too be out for the season :-/. This season just gets better and better

Great opportunity to buy a real winger or change to a two striker system because Walcot isn't a winger
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 19, 2013, 07:52:11 am
Ox rumoured too be out for the season :-/. This season just gets better and better

Great opportunity to buy a real winger or change to a two striker system because Walcot isn't a winger
Sorry but I wholly disagree with that.  Walcott is much much improved - he got 20 odd goals and 10-15 assists last season from the wing, it was when he was played as a ST that he looked out of his depth.  HE has a lot of things to work on still but fullbacks are terrified of him and if he doesn't play then teams can push higher up the pitch and make it much more congested in the midfield.  I'd love a new LW but not at the expense of Theo
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on August 19, 2013, 08:17:34 am
11 assist in 41 games  :o ;D Yeah great stats for winger and nothing to improve, he scored 16 but I recall an IF striker for him. He lacks creativity and cleveness for the wing. when he can use his pace in space he is dangerous but without it he couldn't get passed a lamppost

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1551842-olivier-giroud-vs-theo-walcott-who-the-stats-say-is-arsenals-better-striker
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Post by: beuk on August 19, 2013, 08:18:06 am
Funny, I thought maybe I missed something I went on youtube and found a clip called "Theo Walcott skill and tricks" yeah sounded promissing for your story....:D summary is he can run and finish and that is it  :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZb1s_idKCE
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 19, 2013, 09:21:01 am
Walcott has a lot to improve on no doubt, but considering how poor other areas of our squad are I don't think spending 25m on a winger - which is what it would take to 'upgrade' Walcott - is a massive waste of money, in my opinion of course.  Walcott is like marmite, you love him or you hate him... Personally I really like him
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 19, 2013, 09:46:26 am
What did you think of Capoue when he came on Hop? Thought he looked very impressive.

Yeah, he looked tidy I thought.
Early days.

Not sure what the first choice line up will be once Sandro is back, or the formation.
Think he will vary it home and away, with two in front of the back four away, and just one at home.

Sense he may not have a first choice line up this season... may be a fair it of rotation.

Not a fan of that me.
Am a fan of continuity.

Really like Sigurdsson.  Under rated by many I feel.
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Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 19, 2013, 10:02:21 am
Massive fan of Gylfi too, disappointed he didn't score more goals last year but he played out on the left a lot, would be great to see him get more playing time through the middle like he was today.

He reminds me of Niko Kranjcar who I loved at Spurs, was rather saddened when he left  :'(
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 19, 2013, 08:04:52 pm
Yeah was always disappointed that Niko didn't play more also.

Always seemed to produce every time he did.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 19, 2013, 08:26:13 pm
So Utd bid £28m for Baines and Fellaini... bit of an insult to Everton I think
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 19, 2013, 08:28:39 pm
Gotta say, 28m for Fellaini and Baines is frankly an insult don't ya think?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 19, 2013, 08:29:08 pm
So Utd bid £28m for Baines and Fellaini... bit of an insult to Everton I think

Whoa! Freaky!

Great minds...  :-)
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Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 19, 2013, 08:29:46 pm
 :D

I would say Fellaini is worth 20-25m an Baines 15m (ish)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 19, 2013, 08:33:02 pm
Yeah, I would say Fellaini £20m, but Baines certainly more than £8m... £15m I'd say.

I'd be happy to see Spurs pay £15m for him.
Wouldn't want us to spend more than about £20m on Fellaini though.
But then we don't need him...  ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on August 19, 2013, 08:35:20 pm
From Utd's side that would be a bargain ... ;D but I'd think it's the "opening bid".

The fact that clubs are spending exaggerated amounts on other players, should not always be the norm. Under SAF, Utd rarely overspent on players. Sure, like most there are the ones that fail, but Utd would never spend 50M on a Torres. Stupid money ...

Just my opinion ...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 19, 2013, 08:42:30 pm
Two Spurs rumours today, Modric may be used as part of the Bale deal but Modric has said he'd rather go to Man U (Prick)

And Willian is likely to choose Spurs over Liverpool, apparently due to wages.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on August 19, 2013, 08:47:46 pm
Modric ... will pass thank you. Didn't like the talk around him last time, so wouldn't want him now.

I've always liked the idea of Fellaini at Utd. They really do need a big defensive midfielder. Baines is obviously being looked at following on from last season, and is good as it's a well-needed kick-up-the-backside for Evra. I do see that there are talks of Buttner going, should Baines join.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 19, 2013, 09:37:24 pm
Not this Willian thing again....  ::)
25 years old, still only 2 caps for Brazil.  Hardly a world beater is he?

Suggest Anzi are leaking stories to the press, as they try to push his price up, in a bid to recoup what they paid in January.


Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 19, 2013, 09:48:07 pm
Had a lot of respect fro Holloway when he managed Blackpool to near Premier survival.
But his comments after the game, to quote the man himself, left a bad taste in my mouth.
Don't remember this aspect of his conduct last time around?

"If the referee didn't see that, the assistant should have. You have to ask if he's good enough if he didn't see that. I don't see how he can miss it."

Ian, Ian, Ian... He probably saw it, and thought it was shoulder to shoulder.  (Which, of course it was).

"I don't understand how it was a penalty, or how Moxey could have got out of the way of it,"

Ian, Ian, Ian.. he hand balled it.  You can't do that. 

"Do I think I would have got that at Tottenham? No I don't."
"Tottenham will feel decisions like that if they play Man United.
"I just want a bit of fairness. I want a foul like anyone else would have got one.


Yes Ian, it will be a long hard season, if you're gonna bleat on like that after every game.

It is outrageous to suggest these things.
This is where the lack of respect for officials stems from.  The green shoots of disrespect.

Hope the FA take the appropriate action.

Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 19, 2013, 09:51:02 pm
He kinda has a point on the 'foul' in the build up, if the ref had given it either way you couldn't have complained imo... just so happened it went for spurs this time.  The pen is 100% a pen and when he looks back on it he will surely agree.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 19, 2013, 09:52:26 pm
Well played Everton.

Official Everton ‏@Everton 9m
CLUB STATEMENT http://www.evertonfc.com/news/archive/2013/08/19/club-statement … pic.twitter.com/HXiQgzJd5M
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 19, 2013, 10:23:21 pm
Sky Sports News ‏@SkySportsNews 2m
Sky sources: Arsenal make bid for Newcastle midfielder Yohan Cabaye #SSN

very good player, not really what we need tho
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 19, 2013, 10:37:02 pm
Huge shock that Man U would bid for Fellaini and Baines, I mean just huge, did anyone see that coming?  ::)

Utd obviously weren't reading this forum the other when i said, that Martinez would want more than 22.5m for Fellaini after the clause had expired  ::)

Arsenal in for Cabaye, must've heard Alan Pardew saying he was one of top 3 midfielders in the world recently :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 19, 2013, 10:50:22 pm
I thought Holloway's comments were out of order as well Hop.   People say guys like him are a breath of fresh air in the top flight and in some ways they can be.   But not if you are going to just come across as someone full of bitterness and with a major chip on your shoulder.  It was first game of season ffs, and his team deserved to lose, deal with it Holloway.


One look at the first XI they put out for opening game and you can tell his side is going down regardless of what the refs do or dont do.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 19, 2013, 10:57:14 pm
I thought Holloway's comments were out of order as well Hop.   People say guys like him are a breath of fresh air in the top flight and in some ways they can be.   But not if you are going to just come across as someone full of bitterness and with a major chip on your shoulder.  It was first game of season ffs, and his team deserved to lose, deal with it Holloway.


One look at the first XI they put out for opening game and you can tell his side is going down regardless of what the refs do or dont do.

I actually thought his side played really well.
Set their stall out as I expected, worked hard, and reduced time and space.

A Chamakh with some match fitness and who knows?

Did start out a bit too defensively minded imo, with two holding men on the field and Williams on the bench.
Especially at home.

Gonna have to beat sides outside of the top six, at home.
Will go down if they adopt that approach in other home games.

Irony is, I thought the pen was a bit harsh.  I always think ball to hand is a harsh pen.
I don't believe for a minute he deliberately set out to stop the ball.
If he did, he's a fool.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 19, 2013, 11:00:04 pm
Apparently the Cabaye bid is £10m... Seriously Arsenal  ::)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 19, 2013, 11:28:05 pm
Seriously Man U and Arsenal have got to be ripping the proverbial with their transfer strategy this summer.


What would have stopped them bidding for Fellaini, Baines and Arsenal for Cabaye back on the 1st July!!  :-\
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 20, 2013, 01:17:01 am
Have you got talksport on Lewis, they are talking about Arsenal again  :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 20, 2013, 01:27:53 am
Have you got talksport on Lewis, they are talking about Arsenal again  :D
I have :D should be interesting
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 20, 2013, 01:43:12 am
'3 points they cant get back cos their manager has brought the team unprepared for the 1st match of the season'  or something to that effect


Couldnt agree more.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 20, 2013, 01:56:33 am
Yeeeeeeep.  If we miss out on 4th or whatever by 3 points or less....
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 20, 2013, 02:28:02 am
Arsenal fan on radio

"I'm not gonna waste my money to go there and be embarrassed anymore"
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 20, 2013, 02:56:11 am
Adrian Durham saying Utd should go for Luke Shaw instead of Baines due to the age factor, that way Shaw can learn under Evra then they have a LB for years to come.

Been hugely impressed with what I have saw from Shaw and would have to agree with Durham, certainly hope Utd dont take his advice on board tho.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 20, 2013, 03:27:10 am
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90TUbQixtsA&feature=youtu.be

Thank you Spurs, this is comedy gold
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 20, 2013, 03:33:01 am
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90TUbQixtsA&feature=youtu.be

Thank you Spurs, this is comedy gold

 :D I think that's the type of video where if the people can sing/rap it would be funny but when they can't it's just embarrassing really.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 20, 2013, 03:35:05 am
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90TUbQixtsA&feature=youtu.be

Thank you Spurs, this is comedy gold

Sorry, that has got to be a spoof made by Gooners.

Oh dear God.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 20, 2013, 03:36:11 am
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90TUbQixtsA&feature=youtu.be

Thank you Spurs, this is comedy gold

Sorry, that has got to be a spoof made by Gooners.

Oh dear God.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: PointedMarlin on August 20, 2013, 03:37:56 am
Arsenal fan on radio

"I'm not gonna waste my money to go there and be embarrassed anymore"

I got to that stage with my local side Buxton AFC when I was a lad, they played in the Northern Premier & went in to free fall - Right waste of £2.50 that was every Saturday

So I gave up & got bloody good at hockey instead  :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 20, 2013, 03:40:08 am
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90TUbQixtsA&feature=youtu.be

Thank you Spurs, this is comedy gold

Sorry, that has got to be a spoof made by Gooners.

Oh dear God.
It's made my day I can tell you that ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 20, 2013, 04:43:35 am
Parker's gone to the Cottage then.
Nice one.  Thought he'd already gone tbh, to QPR!

I was amazed he was willing to drop down, as he's far too good for the Championship.
Still, there you go... he hasn't.

Another good signing by Jol.
Bent, Taarabt, Parker...

Fulham have bought wisely young Padawan.

Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 20, 2013, 04:49:06 am
Looking forward to seeing Fernandinho tonight, not seen him play since he played against Chelsea in the Champs League, where he was incredibly impressive.

Fulham look solid this year Hop, if Jol can get Berbatov and Bent on form they could be dark horses for a top 10 finish.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 20, 2013, 05:05:59 am
City on fire, now this is what im talking about Cuz :P
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 20, 2013, 05:21:48 am
Actually a really decent game, Newcastle aren't as hopeless going forward as I expected.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 20, 2013, 05:24:43 am
Yeah was thinking Newcastle were actually looking not bad.  What about that finish from Aguero tho :)  C'mon Citeh lets send Cuz a message!!! lol

Bet on City -2 as well :P
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: sherlockh on August 20, 2013, 05:25:07 am
Very impressed by city, all parts of the team functioning very well
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 20, 2013, 05:26:08 am
Great finish from Aguero, but looking at the angle surely Krul should never be beaten from there?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 20, 2013, 05:30:15 am
Yeah i think if anyone was to blame its Kruul but he was probably caught by surprise at the early shot, I'd let him off with that one.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 20, 2013, 05:48:38 am
Dont like the ref much in this game, he's been pretty bad.   Having said that he got Taylor's sending off right, ill give him that much.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 20, 2013, 06:01:28 am
Newcastle have been incredibly undisciplined, empitomised by Taylor's sending off.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 20, 2013, 06:06:53 am
City slickers tonight.

I do like Dzeko.

Shame he probably wont start another game for about six weeks, despite scoring every week from the bench.

Silva though.  C'mon.  #fantasyteam ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 20, 2013, 06:11:26 am
Yep getting one sending off decision right does not make you a good ref, this guy is terrible, is it Andre Mariner?

Holy crap what a save by Kruul.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 20, 2013, 06:12:52 am
Cracking free kick from big Yaya.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 20, 2013, 06:15:28 am
Yeah a beauty, City could get 5 here
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 20, 2013, 06:18:42 am
I hope Walcott and Lennon are sitting at home tonight watching Navas :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 20, 2013, 06:20:53 am
Really hard to judge Chelsea and City, both are playing poor sides at home.  Both look very very good tho, could be a cracking season
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 20, 2013, 06:27:30 am
City look the team to beat imo :P  cant wait to see Jovetic in action soon too
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 20, 2013, 06:31:05 am
One thing is for certain, that 3-1 victory for Arsenal last weekend might aswell have been 10 years ago looking at the difference in quality between the sides.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 20, 2013, 06:33:02 am
Nooooooooooo Vincent :(
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 20, 2013, 06:40:13 am
Oh great now he's scored. I hate football.  :-\
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 20, 2013, 06:46:19 am
Same as Chelsea yesterday, yes City look good but they're playing against an average side at home, need to wait until a month or two imo to see who will the team to beat this year.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 20, 2013, 07:10:04 pm
See Pardew is complaining about the timing of Arsenal's offer for Cabaye, impacting on the City game.

Surely, it was Newcastle who made the offer public?  Newcastle who told the player, and Newcastle who withdrew the player?

Surely it isn't Arsenal that announce to the world, that they've made a bid?

The bid should be between Arsenal board and Newcastle board until it is accepted.
No need to even tell the player until that happens...

Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 20, 2013, 07:41:23 pm
I think he is right in this case Hop.  To me it sounds like Cabaye has basically made himself unavailable upon hearing of the offer.  No doubt spurred on by being called Yohan Kebab by Joe Kinnear the player is desperate to leave Newcastle.

I also think secrecy in terms of bids is very unlikely in the modern football world.  Almost to the point when a bid is submitted to the player, its as if its presented to the club, the player, the players agent simulataneously.  In many cases as we know they player and agent will know before the club.

So for me, the timing does suck, its not illegal, and Pardew is probably clutching at straws to say the result would be different if he played, but Arsenal could have bid at any stage over last month or 2, so i think the timing is poor.   Arsenal not making themselves many friends this summer.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 20, 2013, 08:11:31 pm
I think he is right in this case Hop.  To me it sounds like Cabaye has basically made himself unavailable upon hearing of the offer.  No doubt spurred on by being called Yohan Kebab by Joe Kinnear the player is desperate to leave Newcastle.

I also think secrecy in terms of bids is very unlikely in the modern football world.  Almost to the point when a bid is submitted to the player, its as if its presented to the club, the player, the players agent simulataneously.  In many cases as we know they player and agent will know before the club.

So for me, the timing does suck, its not illegal, and Pardew is probably clutching at straws to say the result would be different if he played, but Arsenal could have bid at any stage over last month or 2, so i think the timing is poor.   Arsenal not making themselves many friends this summer.

And let's face it, they didn't have many to start with  ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 20, 2013, 08:14:14 pm
I think Arsenal and Man U are competing to see who can have the worst, most horrendous transfer window possible.   I've got Arsenal ahead marginally at the moment :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 20, 2013, 09:00:19 pm
Pardew can do one as far as I'm concerned, as good as Cabaye is I doubt he would of changed the result.  It seems clubs don't like other clubs bidding for their players anymore ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 20, 2013, 09:11:50 pm
Well, like I said, I don't know how it works in reality, but in terms of how business should be conducted, offers should be a sealed bid to the owning club, which should be accepted or refused.

If the receiving clubs wish to publicise that bid then so be it.

My point being, that if clubs as a whole allow this business to be conducted any other way, then they, as a whole, only have themselves to blame, when 'untimely' bids come in and go public, causing disruption.

For a bid to be made public by the bidding club, or an agent should be contravention of FA / Premier League rules (if it isn't already).  Similarly, for an agent or player to be made aware of a bid, by the bidding club, should also be punishable.

Like everything in this broken game, people are allowed to get away with far to much, without punishment from the 'governing bodies', who lost control/power a long time ago.

It's the most unsporting sport on the planet.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 20, 2013, 09:20:55 pm
I think 'Tapping Up' is rife in football, they tried to outlaw it and rightly so but in my opinion i dont think its possible to stop.  Its actually got way worse since they tried to address it.

C'mon Lewis, you know full well Arsenal could have made that bid ages ago.   To do it on the eve of the opening game of season is pretty poor from Arsenal.  Of course it wasnt done to deliberately derail Newcastle but it does show a lack of respect (and class).   If it was City bidding on Fri night for Wilshire, and then he didnt play on Saturday you would be fuming too.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 20, 2013, 10:05:29 pm
What goes around comes around as far as I'm concerned, Newcastle did that exact same thing to Montpelier and Marseille in January.  Maybe we could of waited until today, but we have a CL playoff game tomorrow and will have wanted him in before that.  What we did was wrong but it's no difference to what every other club does.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 20, 2013, 10:21:36 pm
What goes around comes around as far as I'm concerned,

Brave words indeed Mr H... in a footballing context.

Don't you ever let me catch you complainin'...  ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 20, 2013, 10:27:41 pm
Was it the exact same thing?  did they bid for them on eve of 1st match of the new season.

But Lewis, why leave it so late? If you want Cabaye why not move for him in July?  what in gods name could possibly have taken Wenger this long to decide to make his move.  Its ridiculous. 

Whats this im hearing about Pogba moving? and Juve being ok to let him go.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on August 20, 2013, 10:30:55 pm
Ok ... 93m + Coentrao for Bale ... Effectively 100m deal. Hopefully this is the last offer, if its indeed real & people can move on already. Enough with this saga ...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 20, 2013, 10:34:08 pm
Nobody in the right mind would refuse that deal, nobody, just take the money, say thank you and lets all move on.


I genuinely think Spurs can be better post-Bale if they invest wisely, as it seems they have been doing.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 20, 2013, 10:35:50 pm
They unsettled them in January, M'Bwia and Remy I think.  And I think this is a reaction to Ox's injury and Artera being out already.  Pogba is just paper talk I think - £20m for him sounds far too cheap.

And hopnut I probably will complain and I know what we did was wrong but it happens all the time, heck Utd did it with Baines and Fellaini but Everton managed to keep it quiet until after the game. 

spurs have built a very very good team, fair play to them - spent the bale money well
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 20, 2013, 10:37:45 pm
Don't like p/ex deals.

Unless they happen to have a player that was already a target, then it's a compromise.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on August 20, 2013, 10:44:05 pm
The report (from Metro - not sure if its reputable) mentions that Levy has accepted in principle and looks to be done by the weekend. Spurs in turn looking to finalise the Willian deal.

... And couldn't agree more - just take it and say thanks!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on August 20, 2013, 10:45:35 pm
Don't like p/ex deals.

Unless they happen to have a player that was already a target, then it's a compromise.

In this case, he's only 7% of the deal, so who really cares. Looks like he's a decent LB, so could be useful for Spurs anyway.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 20, 2013, 11:01:22 pm
The report (from Metro - not sure if its reputable) mentions that Levy has accepted in principle and looks to be done by the weekend. Spurs in turn looking to finalise the Willian deal.

... And couldn't agree more - just take it and say thanks!


Reputable enough id say.   Goal.com (highly reputable) also indicates that Willian is in london for a medical now and that they are in negotiations with Roma for Lamela.  I think if they get those 2 that will be the spending largely done.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 20, 2013, 11:08:42 pm
If you get Lamela and Willian then we can kiss 4th place goodbye, fair play to spurs this year... if you assume Bale was always going to leave then it's been the perfect summer for you.  Kinda makes me wonder why we bother with the CL, we don't look like winning it and obviously it isn't necessary to attract top players. 
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 20, 2013, 11:09:50 pm
As it goes, I am not bothered either way whether he stays or goes.

£100m is just stupid, and therefore too good to turn down.
As I've said before, he had one absolutley blinding season.
Could be the best season he ever has.

Can't see a time a time when he would be worth more than £100m.

Only thing is, I would be gutted for my lad, who idolises the guy.
Asked me yesterday if he'd have to cut up all his posters..   :(

For me, the jury is very, very out on Willian.  2 caps aint many for a £30m 25 year old "Brazil star"

Coentrao - good player.  Think he may well play LM if he came.

To be honest, if he is oing, I am just glad he going abroad.
Concern would be if he came back to the BPL in the future.

The overriding factor is that it is all still paper talk as far as I am concerned.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 20, 2013, 11:17:17 pm
In other news, Hope Powell sacked as England manager.

About time I say.  Honestly - fancy having a woman as England manager!  ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: WClass on August 20, 2013, 11:21:00 pm
I dont really care who Spurs sign  .  But winning the offseason guarantees nothing  .  Football has become a day to day referendum on who has the most money to spend  . The lack of continuity makes it very hard to get emotionally invested  .
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 20, 2013, 11:33:17 pm
Haha Hopnut, sounds like you are almost reaching the acceptance stage, not quite made it there yet tho.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 20, 2013, 11:48:31 pm
Classic choice of image by the Express today

(https://s3.amazonaws.com/images.dailyexpress.co.uk/img/dynamic/67/590x/secondary/66688.jpg)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: WClass on August 20, 2013, 11:55:07 pm
Good point by LH earlier . massive reflection on Arsenal that CL football is NOT an attraction to certain players if AFC is the venue  .  it shows how momentum can change the perception of a club .  At AFC the momentum is certainly negative  .  Not sure what actually changes that  other than a trophy or two  .  Not sure how they do that without adding top players  .  This is why they need to just pay the prices and stop fooling around  . 

I fear it is too late
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 21, 2013, 12:21:28 am
That is bang on WC. 
Arsenal need to stump up the cash.

Sadly, flashing the cash is a measure of ambition.

Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 21, 2013, 12:31:59 am
If Wenger left and Pellegrini came in that might improve the situation  ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: WClass on August 21, 2013, 12:40:47 am
If Wenger left and Pellegrini came in that might improve the situation  ;D

A new manager comes in with the assurance of his project being funded  .  I am sure he tells the board which players he thinks they need and hiring him is an acceptance that they will buy them  .  This is another reason why Wenger needs to act like a NEW manager  - not an entrenched one with set ways  . 

I fear he is on very thin ice and the great years of service he has given are in danger of being overwhelmed by short term negativity  .

i think he is a great man  , but he does need to adapt more to the times  . 
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 21, 2013, 12:49:29 am
I think you are right Wclass, my remark was of course tongue in cheek but you expanded on it very well.

I think Wenger who i agree is a great football man and always will be, is in danger of becoming part of the problem rather than part of the solution.

Wonder if his shelf-life as Arsenal manager has expired.   Dick Advocaat once said at Rangers that every manager had a shelf-life of 4 years as the players got tired of hearing the same message and the manager probably gets tired delivering it.   I know its not always the case but i think as a general guideline it is quite true.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 21, 2013, 01:14:16 am
I wrote a post earlier which I declined to submit, suggesting Wenger's days might be numbered, as I felt it was sensationalist and maybe a little OTT (coming from a Spurs fan).

But you do wonder how many times they will go through (what seems like) this 'loop'...
There seems to have been considerable negativity surrounding Arsenal for a fair while now, regarding lack of trophies, lack of spending etc.

Maybe it isn't as it seems.  But as a non-fan, the fans I know have been moaning incessantly for as long as I can remember.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: WClass on August 21, 2013, 01:45:45 am
I wrote a post earlier which I declined to submit, suggesting Wenger's days might be numbered, as I felt it was sensationalist and maybe a little OTT (coming from a Spurs fan).

But you do wonder how many times they will go through (what seems like) this 'loop'...
There seems to have been considerable negativity surrounding Arsenal for a fair while now, regarding lack of trophies, lack of spending etc.

Maybe it isn't as it seems.  But as a non-fan, the fans I know have been moaning incessantly for as long as I can remember.

Hopnut . you are spot on  . This is the part that the board / AFC fail to realize  . PERCEPTION becomes the reality  . No one care about the real goings on behind the scenes . they just sound like excuses  . 

I was NEVER sold on Higuain at any price  , but IF you are after him  - THE BUY HIM  . same with Suarez . there is a certain strength to paying top dollar and saying  - i got my man , and I am so confident I dont care about the extra 10 MM he cost  . 

AFC is in a state of turmoil and it has little to do with the Villa result  .  the seeds were sown a while ago . Villa game to me was more about injuries  , the state of the squad and a shaky referee .  I put little significance on the game alone . BUT the seeds of doom mean that they need to HAMMER Fener AND spend BIG MONEY to start correcting the slide that has already begun  .
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on August 21, 2013, 01:52:27 am
One word for Arsenal   

 
KLOPP
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 21, 2013, 02:09:48 am
Wenger has done unbelievably to keep us in the Top 4 whilst building a financing a new stadium from scratch, but this summer he has failed massively.  We had the chance to mount a real title challenge this year and he's cocked it up.  I think we may aswell give him the rest of this season, I would've nothing more for him to sign out with another trophy, but alas it seems he will be forced out by fan pressure and his legacy not ruined but severely tainted.  He built the greatest team in English football history - the invincibles - but he's not adapted to modern football.  I can't say I want him out because he's done so much for club it's ridiculous, lets not forget we were 17th when he took over. 
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 21, 2013, 02:22:10 am
I have the perfect analogy for how I feel about Arsene:

He's like the old, terminally ill grandfather who you love and respect so much and don't want to lose,  but maybe them going is for the best.
 
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 21, 2013, 02:36:11 am
As far as Spurs are concerned I'd much rather have Lamela than Willian and considering both are valued at around £30m i'd rather AVB went for Lamela and spent the other £30m elsewhere, or even kept it until January.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 21, 2013, 02:41:02 am
"Secondly, it is alleged that Holloway's post-match media comments questioned the integrity of the referee and/or match officials and/or implied that the referee and/or match officials were motivated by bias; and/or brought the game into disrepute."

Is that fresh air I just breathed in?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: PointedMarlin on August 21, 2013, 03:42:43 am
Liverpool - Season long loan Aly Cissokho from Valencia any good?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Benny Hix on August 21, 2013, 03:46:33 am
He seem's a pretty good lb. Can't see him being anything but back up for Jose though. Personally I really rate Enrique, he was great towards the end of last season and had a great game against Stoke.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on August 21, 2013, 04:33:14 am
I really liked him at porto.

I'm really looking forward to watch Psv - Ac Milan

Psv have already played great matches this season, if they can compose themselfs and play as free as they did earlier this season they can upset Milan, Milan haven't played a real match this season, Shame Bakkali is injured
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 21, 2013, 05:06:18 am
Gutted Bakkali is out for this game but PSV started off really impressively, Depay seems a bit greedy though, so many shots already even though he looks capable of a screamer. Just a shame they gave a goal away, hope it doesn't stop them playing the quick attacking football we seen for the first 15 minutes.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on August 21, 2013, 05:20:28 am
great match to watch, young talented team against a smart experienced team, looked offside but still dumb mistake and bad defending after that
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 21, 2013, 05:27:03 am
Have PSV been this good in the Eredivisie so far Beuk? They look excellent going forward and solid enough defensively.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on August 21, 2013, 05:31:57 am
This isn't even their best game, I've been praising them for weeks :D

Sold half the squad and are better then last year
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 21, 2013, 06:07:07 am
Do you have any idea on the average age of their squad tonight Beuk? Must be around 22/23 surely, cheering them on in this game because they're really exciting to watch!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on August 21, 2013, 06:22:49 am
Zoet               21
Brenet            17
Rekik              17
Bruma             20
Willems          18
Schaars          29
Park               31
Wijnaldum      21
Matavz           23
Maher            19
Depay            19

Jozefszoon 21
Locadia      19
Baccali        17

Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on August 21, 2013, 07:17:31 am
Seen the goals from real sociedad? :o
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 21, 2013, 07:23:11 am
Both goals were insane, prefer Griezmann's goal myself, incredible athleticism to even connect with the ball never mind place it right in the corner.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 21, 2013, 07:05:50 pm
One of the biggest games in Arsenal's recent history tonight  :o

Be interesting to know if you guys support other English clubs in Europe??
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: PointedMarlin on August 21, 2013, 07:47:16 pm
One of the biggest games in Arsenal's recent history tonight  :o

Be interesting to know if you guys support other English clubs in Europe??

I always start out supporting British Teams but as I have no strong allegiance to one actually playing in CL if I think the oppo are getting some harsh decisions I'm quite fickle  ::)

Back when Arsenal played outstanding football with Cesc, Henry et al I wanted them to win everything but nowadays specifically with them they don't give me that same affection

It was the same with Keegan's Newcastle - great to watch if you didn't care about the result

 
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 21, 2013, 07:58:28 pm
One of the biggest games in Arsenal's recent history tonight  :o

Be interesting to know if you guys support other English clubs in Europe??

 :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 21, 2013, 08:11:53 pm
I actually kinda do on most occassions.  Reserve the right not to, of course :)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 21, 2013, 08:23:03 pm
Same with me tbh, I supported City when they played Madrid last year but when they played Dortmund I supported Dortmund.   Depends on the team they are playing for me ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 21, 2013, 08:36:53 pm
One of the biggest games in Arsenal's recent history tonight  :o

Be interesting to know if you guys support other English clubs in Europe??

Joking aside, I support all British teams in Europe yes.

Apart from Arsenal, Chelsea and City.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 22, 2013, 12:31:47 am
Beuk/Glad, how is Rekik doing for PSV?  just saw earlier he was on loan there.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 22, 2013, 12:38:38 am
Wow this is great news, I wasnt sure what to expect from this news conference, could have been really awkward if they all just sat in silence

from bbc sport..

In Summary
Villas-Boas to speak in news conference
Arsenal in Champions League action
0835: Make Broad cry - Australia's Lehmann
Get involved: Spurs doing good business?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 22, 2013, 12:38:45 am
Quagliarella to West Ham then...

Coentrao in London this morning.

And they're selling Bale shirts in the RM club shop..

AVB press conference in due course.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 22, 2013, 12:51:15 am
So potentially Spurs could sign Coentrao and Willian today?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 22, 2013, 12:55:08 am
I'd rather hear it was Lamela and Coentrao.
Jury def out on Willian.

Still not too happy about the whole p/ex business.
LB is not something we need now, with Rose back.

Although that said, I did read that he was an AVB target previously, and that Spurs were looking to offer 17m for him.
Believe that if you like.

At 93m + Coentrao that would make Bale 'worth' £110m 
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 22, 2013, 12:57:31 am
I reckon Coentrao will play more LM while being able to cover at LB, meaning Gylfi and Willian will mostly play through the middle so AVB will have;

LM/LW - Coentrao & Chadli
RM/RW - Lennon & Lamela
CAM/CF - Gylfi & Willian

Looks great to me  :o
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 22, 2013, 01:25:24 am
According to this (I think) Coentrao won't come to Spurs. BBC sport reported this newspaper said that talks with Coentrao going to Spurs had broken down, but even when translated it's in pretty broken English  :D

http://www.gazzetta.it/Calciomercato/20-08-2013/real-bale-tottenham-willian-lamela-20997374659.shtml (http://www.gazzetta.it/Calciomercato/20-08-2013/real-bale-tottenham-willian-lamela-20997374659.shtml)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 22, 2013, 01:57:43 am
Re: Breakdown in Coentrao talks..

"That means Real will have to pay £93m to secure Bale, Gazzetta reports."

Thought it was 93m plus Coentrao?

Surely that would mean RM need to stump up £100m+?

Hope Dan doesn't fall for all this jiggery pokery and get lost on the numbers here...  ;D

Similar thing happened to me the other day when I asked the Dominos guy for an extra dip...
He got confused, I got confused, end up paying 50p for a 40p dip.
Just saying.. easily done.

Keep your eye on the ball Dan...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 22, 2013, 02:16:54 am
Old Chrissy Hughton has been a busy boy this summer...

Elmander signing now.

Not bad. 

Offload old man Holt, bring in Rocky Van Bullwinkle, Elmander and and Hooperman.

Go Chris!

Just hope he can get the best out of Elmander.  Bolton never did.  22 goals in 108 games!

Was he any good in Turkey?  I gather they changed the team formation to accommodate him?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 22, 2013, 02:54:42 am
Anyone watching the Chelsea-Villa game tonight? hope Villa give em a good fight.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 22, 2013, 02:56:39 am
Hearing the fuel to the fire of Ronaldo and Bale rumours.  The number 11 jersey at Madrid is currently unassigned and the number 7 jersey at Utd is as well hmmm.....
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 22, 2013, 03:10:47 am
Anyone watching the Chelsea-Villa game tonight? hope Villa give em a good fight.
Fenerbache V Arsenal >
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 22, 2013, 03:33:31 am
what channel is Arsenal game on? Think id rather watch prem match, that will be an easy win for Arsenal, or if they make hard work of it a score draw.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 22, 2013, 03:35:07 am
what channel is Arsenal game on? Think id rather watch prem match, that will be an easy win for Arsenal, or if they make hard work of it a score draw.
Sky Sports 1
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on August 22, 2013, 04:08:29 am

Just hope he can get the best out of Elmander.  Bolton never did.  22 goals in 108 games!

Was he any good in Turkey?  I gather they changed the team formation to accommodate him?

1 from 5 is about his best average...Not played any matches in Turkey last season, can't see how he would be usefull to any bpl-side...

I've seen Arsenal against Villa and Fener has a better team then Villa...I would be very suprised if they win this easy
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 22, 2013, 04:47:16 am
Is chelsea game on tv, or is btsport?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 22, 2013, 05:02:41 am
Not on at all mate.

Weds games usually aren't.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on August 22, 2013, 05:10:30 am
Fener started really poor
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 22, 2013, 05:21:05 am
ffs man how many injuries
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 22, 2013, 05:43:57 am
1-1 in the Chelsea game at half time, Benteke equalising on the 45th minute after a Luna OG put Chelsea ahead.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 22, 2013, 05:57:35 am
1-0 Arsenal - Gibbs

Class from Ramsey to find Walcott and then a nice pass across.  Love Ramsey, so underrated atm.

GET IN!! ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 22, 2013, 06:00:33 am
Really didn't think Fener would be so poor, fair play to Arsenal for taking advantage though.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on August 22, 2013, 06:09:02 am
This is really bad football
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 22, 2013, 06:17:29 am
I really love Aaron Ramsey, have done even when he was going through his bad patch :D he was better than Wilshere before Shawcross intervened  >:( And he's getting back to his best.

This has been the perfect night, not the greatest game ever but massively important for us.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 22, 2013, 06:19:42 am
Boom pen!! well done Theo
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 22, 2013, 06:20:46 am
Lovely pen Giroud ;D

Game set and tie won I think
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 22, 2013, 06:31:31 am
Some of the Fenerbahce players have embarrassed themselves tonight, that Gokhan that came on at half time hasn't had a decent touch this half and looks like he should be playing conference football, Raul Meireles was also awful, didn't look half the player he was at Porto.

Good result for Arsenal though, playing away in Turkey is never easy, although i'm sure they expected a much more difficult tie  :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: guest15 on August 22, 2013, 06:34:15 am
i told you lewis, fener is s-hit  ;D and you could easily score 5 ... remember? cmon goonmen, score 2 more for papa OTU... am gonna tease all those friends of mine who are fener supporters... speaking of turkish teams, apparently turkish league is left out of fifa, again, 3 years in a row.

hop; re elmander (or as we call him here "gol-mander"), he was very good at gala, first season he was instrumental in winning the league, scoring 12 in 35 games or so. scored against besiktas and fener in derbies (in turkey any new signing becomes a TRUE gala player only if he scores agains fener). then 2nd season there came drogzman and yilmaz (top goalscorer of prev season) so he did not have much time and made like 5 goals in 15 games. he was loaned to norwich after a stupid decision from FA limiting the foreign players, so had to leave to open space, apparently gala is after bruma the U20 talent from portugal, sporting lisbon. golmander was and still is very popular amongst fans.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 22, 2013, 06:40:20 am
I will listen to you more now mate ;)  They surprised me just how bad they were tbh, even when we beat them 5-2 they were a decent outfit.

Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 22, 2013, 06:54:45 am
Sounds like Chelsea were on the receiving end of some generous refereeing decisions tonight, ref probably didnt want to be 1st to **** off Mourinho
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 22, 2013, 08:45:39 am
@GuillemBalague: The Bale deal will confirmed in the next few hours

Wow
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 22, 2013, 08:56:31 am
@GuillemBalague: The Bale deal will confirmed in the next few hours

Wow

The quicker he's gone the quicker Spurs can move on.

On another note, anyone see Villa's goal? Pure class.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 22, 2013, 09:00:15 am
Yep class finish - and for £2m :o bargain of the summer for me

And Di Maria and Benzema...

@samuelj29060: BBC: Arsenal working on deals to sign Di Maria & Benzema. http://t.co/RzKyzo1AaP

When BBC are reporting it there is definitely some truth, and Di Maria would make sense with Bale coming in, but I cannot see Benzema leaving.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 22, 2013, 09:03:26 am
Can't see Benzema happening, aren't Madrid's only strikers him and Morata? Unless you include Ronaldo as a striker..

Di Maria could happen though, said he wouldn't come to Spurs because of no CL football, Arsenal can offer that..
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 22, 2013, 09:07:58 am
Yeah I agree with Benzema not leaving Madrid but Di Maria I can see and would love of ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 22, 2013, 09:49:39 am
was just coming on to mention that ballague had tweeted that about Bale, beat me to it Lewis, tomorrow could be interesting day for transfers. 
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on August 22, 2013, 10:14:03 am
Can't see Benzema happening, aren't Madrid's only strikers him and Morata? Unless you include Ronaldo as a striker..

Di Maria could happen though, said he wouldn't come to Spurs because of no CL football, Arsenal can offer that..

There have been strong rumors of Falcao to Madrid in the last few days
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: PointedMarlin on August 22, 2013, 04:55:01 pm
Well I know it's only 2 games in but Villa appear much better than last year - last year humped by Chelski iirc (tried to black it out of my memory)

This will be Bentekkers last season though - the only hope of keeping him was that he couldn't risk leaving to not play at a bigger club in a World Cup Year. At Villa he knows he's guaranteed a start & everything gets played through him.

Could be an interesting year for Lukaku - is he only going to be a bit part player?

So unlike last year when I was worried I'd be watching Championship football this year I reckon I'll be watching mid table mediocrity whilst seeing the brainless Gabby Agbonlahor run straight at full backs & get tackled rather than angles to beat them
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 22, 2013, 06:44:38 pm
Word on the street is that Madrid want Bale and Suarez.   Hence why they might be prepared to sell Benzema and/or Di Maria to Arsenal.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 22, 2013, 06:49:16 pm
Word on the street is that Madrid want Bale and Suarez.   Hence why they might be prepared to sell Benzema and/or Di Maria to Arsenal.
Would make sense to me, Ronaldo-Suarez-Bale is a ridiculous front.  It also might explain why Suarez has gone back to training with liverpool, they may have said 'Right we're not selling you to Arsenal so forget about it, but if you co-operate then we'll let you go to Madrid if they come in'.  And if we help fund Bale's and Suarez's departures whilst getting Di Maria and Benzema... well I might just forgive Wenger ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 22, 2013, 10:26:47 pm
Can't see Benzema happening, aren't Madrid's only strikers him and Morata? Unless you include Ronaldo as a striker..

Di Maria could happen though, said he wouldn't come to Spurs because of no CL football, Arsenal can offer that..

There have been strong rumors of Falcao to Madrid in the last few days

Isn't that only IF Monaco start getting taxed? I'm pretty sure it's not been confirmed yet but either way if he doesn't go to Madrid this window, he'll go in January.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 22, 2013, 10:55:05 pm
Anyone else think Mourinho's remarks towards Lambert after match last night are quite patronising. 

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho says that Paul Lambert needs "maturity", claiming that the Villa boss complained too much during his side's 2-1 defeat to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

Mourinho said that Lambert wanted to be "coach, manager and ref" during the game and disputed claims that Villa should have been awarded a penalty towards the end of the match. He did however concede that a draw would have been "fair".
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 22, 2013, 10:56:23 pm
Anyone else think Mourinho's remarks towards Lambert after match last night are quite patronising. 

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho says that Paul Lambert needs "maturity", claiming that the Villa boss complained too much during his side's 2-1 defeat to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

Mourinho said that Lambert wanted to be "coach, manager and ref" during the game and disputed claims that Villa should have been awarded a penalty towards the end of the match. He did however concede that a draw would have been "fair".
Yes absolutely.  Mourinho is soooo mature poking Barca's assistant in the eye, very patronising
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 22, 2013, 10:58:24 pm
I heard his interview and he kept saying stuff like 'I used to do that at his age' very, very patronising.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 22, 2013, 11:13:36 pm
On a personal note, I think Mourinho is a complete tosser.

Just my opinion.  He probably thinks I am.

Nothing would surprise me from his mouth.

Loves. Him. Self.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 22, 2013, 11:22:52 pm
Yeah the old pay him half a compliment before you insult and patronise him.  Trying to portray himself as the wise old manager now, maybe like the Ferguson figure, you know he's seen and done it all now and Lambert as the young tempestuous manager who wears his heart on his sleeve and wants everything to go for his team.

Although ive not seen the incident i think Mourniho's words would carry more weight if the general consensus of the media wasnt that Lambert was right, should have been a sending off and should have had a late penalty.

First cracks in Mourinho's charm offensive showing me thinks.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 22, 2013, 11:27:25 pm
So the Spurs game isn't on the TV tonight?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 22, 2013, 11:32:51 pm
Slow news day on the BBC then.  Reporting a Bale story that isn't one i.e. nothing more to report than there was yesterday.

In other news, I see Shearer has taken the opportunity to blow his own trumpet and remind everyone that he was once the world's most expensive player.

What a nob head he is.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 23, 2013, 12:09:57 am
haha thats the BBC just showing that they are keeping up with the Bale story since its commonly accepted that a deal is now close.   So rather than looking way out of touch, they are reporting the rumour  :)

I did see that little side column about Shearer, i was thinking since when was 15m the highest fee in world, then when i saw '96 i thought fair enough then.   Crazy to think how fees have spiralled upwards since then.   I still cant get over 100m for Bale, its ludicrous.

Lets be fair, personal feelings aside, was Bale a better player than Shearer in his prime?  Im thinking the best you can say is that Bale is his equal, Shearer was a striker supreme.   so next question is, what would 15m in 96 be equivalent to now? 100m?  I doubt it.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 23, 2013, 12:35:50 am
haha thats the BBC just showing that they are keeping up with the Bale story since its commonly accepted that a deal is now close.   So rather than looking way out of touch, they are reporting the rumour  :)

I did see that little side column about Shearer, i was thinking since when was 15m the highest fee in world, then when i saw '96 i thought fair enough then.   Crazy to think how fees have spiralled upwards since then.   I still cant get over 100m for Bale, its ludicrous.

Lets be fair, personal feelings aside, was Bale a better player than Shearer in his prime?  Im thinking the best you can say is that Bale is his equal, Shearer was a striker supreme.   so next question is, what would 15m in 96 be equivalent to now? 100m?  I doubt it.

Bale = Shearer?

Hmm..

Shearer, striker supreme.  Fair enough.
Bale is not a striker though.

Tough comparison.

Maybe not apples and pears, but certainly granny smiths and cox's  ;D

Prices are irrelevant though, aren't they.
1996 15m isn't worth 2013 100m, no.
They are just indicative of the money sloshing at the very top of the game today compared to then.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 23, 2013, 12:38:38 am
I think I remember reading somewhere that when Arsenal spent £12m on Wiltord in the early 00's, it was the equivalent of spending £40-45m these days.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 23, 2013, 12:44:16 am
Sky Sports News ‏@SkySportsNews 5m
Sky sources: West Brom’s Nicolas Anelka walks out of training and tells staff he is retiring #SSN

It was never going to go well was it...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 23, 2013, 12:48:47 am
Wiltord eh, what was he, like the rich mans Gervinho?  ::) :D

@Hopnut, thats maybe another consideration in that strikers historically are the most expensive players in the game.   Any comparing is totally pointless, the end result is Madrid are being robbed here.  Which i totally condone.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 23, 2013, 12:49:38 am
Sky Sports News ‏@SkySportsNews 5m
Sky sources: West Brom’s Nicolas Anelka walks out of training and tells staff he is retiring #SSN

It was never going to go well was it...

Lol, wonder if he gets to pocket his signing on fee  :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 23, 2013, 12:55:12 am
Wiltord was a solid player, nothing special but 100x better than Gervinho.  And he scored the goal at Old Trafford in '02 to win us the league so he'll always hold a special place in Arsenal hearts.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 23, 2013, 12:57:17 am
Anelka you twat.

Don't you know you're in my fantasy team.

Sod it.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 23, 2013, 01:17:46 am
oh my word, you put Anelka in your FFT?  ::)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 23, 2013, 01:23:29 am
He was cheap ok..?

And he had a good pre-season, for what it was worth!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 23, 2013, 01:36:05 am
So the Spurs game isn't on the TV tonight?

ITV4
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 23, 2013, 02:31:58 am
What the hell is it with ITV sports presentation?

Do these guys not watch any other channels...

YOU DON'T NEED TO KEEP INCESSANTLY TALKING!
SHUT UP PRATTLING ON ABOUT F ALL!

Sheesh.

Blah-blah, blah-blah...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Benny Hix on August 23, 2013, 02:45:21 am
Very nice goal from spurs there.. Townsend's looking really good.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 23, 2013, 02:45:31 am
Great goal from Paulinho.

Townsend is the real deal.

Going out on loan can do wonders for bringing players on...

Caulker, Townsend, Rose...

No substitute for experience.

Livermore should come back on fire  ;D

Gareth who?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 23, 2013, 03:15:24 am
If Townsend carries this form into the league then I think Lennon will be benched more often than not, he gives a much better end product and unlike Lennon can actually shoot.

Really liking the look of the Capoue and Paulinho CDM partnership too.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 23, 2013, 03:18:48 am
Like I was saying, Lennon gets into those positions and has no end product, so far in pre season and this game Townsend has delivered.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 23, 2013, 03:19:20 am
Great goal from Paulinho.

Townsend is the real deal.

Going out on loan can do wonders for bringing players on...

Caulker, Townsend, Rose...

No substitute for experience.

Livermore should come back on fire  ;D

Gareth who?

........ You're playing Dinamo Tbilisi

Joking :D But then again Dinamo Tbilisi are bit of a joke, kinda like Fener last night.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 23, 2013, 03:22:56 am
Danny Rose only scores screamers  ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 23, 2013, 03:29:45 am
Sky Sports News ‏@SkySportsNews 3m
Sky Sources: Chelsea in advanced talks to sign Willian from Anzhi #SSN

Really Chelsea :-\ DO you really need another small attacking midfielder/winger
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 23, 2013, 03:34:44 am
Sky Sports News ‏@SkySportsNews 3m
Sky Sources: Chelsea in advanced talks to sign Willian from Anzhi #SSN

Really Chelsea :-\ DO you really need another small attacking midfielder/winger

Let him go to Chelsea then complain in 6/12 months he's not getting enough games  ;D I'd much rather we got Lamela anyway.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 23, 2013, 03:43:06 am
Sky Sports News ‏@SkySportsNews 3m
Sky Sources: Chelsea in advanced talks to sign Willian from Anzhi #SSN

Really Chelsea :-\ DO you really need another small attacking midfielder/winger

Let him go to Chelsea then complain in 6/12 months he's not getting enough games  ;D I'd much rather we got Lamela anyway.

Absolutely.
Wasn't sure on him anyway... especially at 30m.

Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 23, 2013, 03:49:44 am
£35m i'm hearing now Hop, good performance tonight though, done what we had to do.

Townsend was obviously the standout, great performance tonight.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 23, 2013, 03:54:59 am
(http://gyazo.com/4c23cf09fff94121d6a0493cf81b048d.png)

Strange way to announce a player ;D listed in their club shop on their website
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 23, 2013, 03:59:54 am
Yes, Dinamo were terrible, but you can only beat what's put in front of you.

Townsend does deliver what Lennon does not - regardless of the opposition - end product.

He looks twice the player he was last season.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 23, 2013, 04:09:43 am
Anelka has not retired.

He has taken compassionate leave after the death of his agent.

Reports he is considering retirement have been described as premature.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 23, 2013, 05:25:06 am
Shouldnt joke about the matter...... but i will anyway  ::)

If you think back to his Arsenal days (perhaps when joining) he was rumoured to have about 7 agents and half of them were his brothers.  So you might wonder why get compassionate leave for death of an agent? but then it could have been his brother  :-\   WBA could be setting a precedent here giving compassionate leave for passing of an agent, Anelka could end up missing half the season (it would probably take some pretty bad luck for that to happen but its possible)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: guest15 on August 23, 2013, 05:50:26 am
so townsend 2 assists and 1 goal , chadli 2 assists tonite?
sounds impressive....
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 23, 2013, 07:11:34 am
Suarez exclusive in the Guardian at 10:30pm.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 23, 2013, 07:23:52 am
Oh yeah totally forgot about that, saw Collymore tweeted there was an announcement at 10.30pm, any ideas what it could be?  staying at liverpool?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 23, 2013, 07:30:02 am
this was my 2nd guess



(https://si0.twimg.com/profile_images/1080306545/GetAttachment_normal.jpg) (https://twitter.com/tancredipalmeri)Tancredi Palmeri@tancredipalmeri[/size][/url]4m (https://twitter.com/tancredipalmeri/status/370657881856954368)[/color]Guardian reports Real Madrid making a move for Suarez. I can confirm,for what that counts,that it's 100% true.And they'll try until deadline
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 23, 2013, 07:33:31 am
Guardian's exclusive is.....................................................

Real Madrid *might* bid for Suarez
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 23, 2013, 07:49:13 am
Makes me laugh that...

"Chelsea join race to sign Willian."

There was just Spurs.

There was no f***ing race.

To join a race, there needs to already be a race to join.

To have a race you need at least two people.

There was us.

There was no f***ing race.

There is now.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 23, 2013, 07:51:17 am
Liverpool might argue they were in the race  ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 23, 2013, 08:49:41 am
Suarez has joined Barca....   :o

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23805907
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on August 23, 2013, 04:14:02 pm
Funny one Hopnut ... Suarez, City all in one sentence ... you should've thrown in Barcelona too ...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 23, 2013, 05:38:28 pm
Funny one Hopnut ... Suarez, City all in one sentence ... you should've thrown in Barcelona too ...

****.

It was late.   :D

Duly edited

Bit late now, moment has passed.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 23, 2013, 06:01:28 pm
Liverpool might argue they were in the race  ;D

Ah.

Yes, good point.

Thanks Lewis.

Thanks.. 

 :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 23, 2013, 06:10:26 pm
Did wonder why Dennis Suarez has left City to join Barca.  Must've been a talent.

Anyway, some really bad gossip on the bbc site today.   I really liked this rumour  ::)

"Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy is so angry about Chelsea's pursuit of Willian he is ready to cancel the £94m transfer of Wales forward Gareth Bale, 24, to Real Madrid."

totally makes sense that he would do that ::)

Or what about this one

"Belgian midfielder Marouane Fellaini wants to quit Everton for Manchester United before his price tag gets even higher next year. The 25-year-old is valued at more than £23m by his club."

A touch bigheaded dont you think Marouane, Im sure he really did cite that as a reason for wanting to move  ::)

and then lastly

"Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers is ready for a late Real Madrid bid for Luis Suarez, 26, but has reiterated owner John W Henry's claim that the Uruguay striker will not be sold."

Yes he will
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 23, 2013, 07:46:48 pm

"Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy is so angry about Chelsea's pursuit of Willian he is ready to cancel the £94m transfer of Wales forward Gareth Bale, 24, to Real Madrid."

totally makes sense that he would do that ::)


Yes he will
Yep I agree, no chance spurs can afford to spend this money without the Bale cash coming in
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 23, 2013, 07:58:05 pm

"Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy is so angry about Chelsea's pursuit of Willian he is ready to cancel the £94m transfer of Wales forward Gareth Bale, 24, to Real Madrid."

totally makes sense that he would do that ::)


Yes he will
Yep I agree, no chance spurs can afford to spend this money without the Bale cash coming in

Not necessarily.

IN
Capoue 9.5m, Soldado 26.5m, Chadli 7m, Paulinho 17m = 60m

OUT
Parker 4m, Hudd 5m, Dempsey 6m, Caulker 8m = 23m

They have only spent a net 37m so far.

Not an unreasonable summer window net spend for a club of their financial stature.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 23, 2013, 08:08:30 pm
They're still selling Bale hopnut  ;)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 23, 2013, 08:14:44 pm

"Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy is so angry about Chelsea's pursuit of Willian he is ready to cancel the £94m transfer of Wales forward Gareth Bale, 24, to Real Madrid."

totally makes sense that he would do that ::)


Yes he will
Yep I agree, no chance spurs can afford to spend this money without the Bale cash coming in

Not necessarily.

IN
Capoue 9.5m, Soldado 26.5m, Chadli 7m, Paulinho 17m = 60m

OUT
Parker 4m, Hudd 5m, Dempsey 6m, Caulker 8m = 23m

They have only spent a net 37m so far.

Not an unreasonable summer window net spend for a club of their financial stature.

I was assuming you were going to sign Lamela or Wilian for ~ £30m
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 23, 2013, 08:33:33 pm
what about Flamini for Arsenal, good deal that.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 23, 2013, 08:38:34 pm

I was assuming you were going to sign Lamela or Wilian for ~ £30m

Yes I agree, I wouldn't expect either/both of those to sign until the ink is dry on the Bale deal.

Obviously, financials aside, they don't need either of those if he stayed I guess.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 23, 2013, 08:42:23 pm
what about Flamini for Arsenal, good deal that.
Yep.  He's free, he can play CDM, RB or LB, he's solid and back in 07/08 he was excellent for us.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 23, 2013, 08:42:32 pm
what about Flamini for Arsenal, good deal that.

Excellent freebie.

A number of offers in his in-tray I expect.  None from Vedran Corluka though I imagine.   >:(
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 23, 2013, 08:54:59 pm
or he's a traitor, not half the player he used to be, and is coming back with his tail between his legs?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 23, 2013, 09:03:12 pm
or he's a traitor, not half the player he used to be, and is coming back with his tail between his legs?
I'm not sure how well he did at Milan tbh, I know he was injured in the 11/12 season and that they offered him a deal for this season but he declined it and then came back to train with us to keep his fitness up.  Wenger must have been impressed with him in training and if Wenger is impressed then I'm willing to trust him.  Hopefully he'll come back more humble and won't have a massive ego thinking he's better than he actually is.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 23, 2013, 09:15:59 pm
I used to think Flamini was a great player, was hugely impressed with him.   Not sure the ins and outs of his time at Milan but he's clearly been on the slide since he left Arsenal.


Personally id take the spiteful approach and tell him to sod off.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 23, 2013, 09:28:01 pm
I used to think Flamini was a great player, was hugely impressed with him.   Not sure the ins and outs of his time at Milan but he's clearly been on the slide since he left Arsenal.


Personally id take the spiteful approach and tell him to sod off.
If we had spent £20m on Pogba/Kondogbia/Fellaini/Gustavo then I would say the same thing, but we need a defensive mid for when Arteta is out injured + for rotation and we are struggling at the back for available players and Flamini does both of those things
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 23, 2013, 09:36:30 pm
Willian to spurs is OFF according to The Guardian, which I'm guessing means he is off to Chelsea.... in which case are the Mata to Utd rumours, possibly swap for Rooney, true then. 
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 23, 2013, 09:38:39 pm
Willian to spurs is OFF according to The Guardian, which I'm guessing means he is off to Chelsea.... in which case are the Mata to Utd rumours, possibly swap for Rooney, true then. 

Weird, AVB came out last night/this morning and said we wasn't aware of any interest from Chelsea, seems like Willian must just be a bit of a c***, that's basically what they said on SSN this morning as well, that he had been in London for over a week and was just waiting to see who gave him the best offer  :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 23, 2013, 09:44:06 pm
Willian to spurs is OFF according to The Guardian, which I'm guessing means he is off to Chelsea.... in which case are the Mata to Utd rumours, possibly swap for Rooney, true then. 

Weird, AVB came out last night/this morning and said we wasn't aware of any interest from Chelsea, seems like Willian must just be a bit of a c***, that's basically what they said on SSN this morning as well, that he had been in London for over a week and was just waiting to see who gave him the best offer  :D
Sounds like Willian passed his medical at Spurs and I imagine the deal would have been announced and confirmed today, but Abramovich rand the Anzhi owner yesterday and bid more than Spurs did by a few £££.  Then I guess Willian saw more money at Chelsea and basically told spurs to f**k off, so yes he does sound like a c*nt and it might be a good miss.   
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 23, 2013, 09:52:08 pm
Willian to spurs is OFF according to The Guardian, which I'm guessing means he is off to Chelsea.... in which case are the Mata to Utd rumours, possibly swap for Rooney, true then. 

Weird, AVB came out last night/this morning and said we wasn't aware of any interest from Chelsea, seems like Willian must just be a bit of a c***, that's basically what they said on SSN this morning as well, that he had been in London for over a week and was just waiting to see who gave him the best offer  :D
Sounds like Willian passed his medical at Spurs and I imagine the deal would have been announced and confirmed today, but Abramovich rand the Anzhi owner yesterday and bid more than Spurs did by a few £££.  Then I guess Willian saw more money at Chelsea and basically told spurs to f**k off, so yes he does sound like a c*nt and it might be a good miss.

Not been sold on him from the start.

Mark my words, he'll be trouble for Chelsea...  ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 23, 2013, 09:53:15 pm
The fact he went to Anzhi in the first place tells you all you need to know ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 23, 2013, 09:54:19 pm
Exactly!   :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 23, 2013, 10:20:54 pm
Lot of bitterness out here  :P

I think Willian will be good at Chelsea, mercenary sure, but good player, unfortunately yes too.  As long as he isnt Fernandinho good im cool with it :)

I dont think its a good move for the size of Chelsea's squad.  Gonna be way too overcrowded in that midfield.  Would expect some movement out and big names at that.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 23, 2013, 10:22:17 pm
Just imagine, what if Chelsea cant/dont beat Utd on Monday night despite having added all these new players.  Wont look very good for their title challenge.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 23, 2013, 10:34:47 pm
Just imagine, what if Chelsea cant/dont beat Utd on Monday night despite having added all these new players.  Wont look very good for their title challenge.
I actually have Chelsea down for a 2-1 loss at Old Trafford.  Yes they were impressive Vs Hull but Hull are a poor side and I reckon they will be relegated without much of a fight; against Villa I don't think Chelsea were that good, could easily have drawn the game if the ref had given a couple of decisions the other way.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 23, 2013, 10:37:01 pm
Just imagine, what if Chelsea cant/dont beat Utd on Monday night despite having added all these new players.  Wont look very good for their title challenge.
I actually have Chelsea down for a 2-1 loss at Old Trafford.  Yes they were impressive Vs Hull but Hull are a poor side and I reckon they will be relegated without much of a fight; against Villa I don't think Chelsea were that good, could easily have drawn the game if the ref had given a couple of decisions the other way.

Yeah wouldnt surprise me at Old Trafford.  Maybe a score draw tho.

Dont let Cuz hear your critcizing Chelsea tho, he was literally drooling over their attacking play against Hull, had them down as world-beaters, champions elect, the great white hope of football and so on  :P
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 23, 2013, 11:14:04 pm
Mourinho has come out and said Willian will join Chelsea, hopefully Spurs push for the Lamela move now, definitely helps that we have Baldini now who has really strong Roma connections.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 23, 2013, 11:17:46 pm
German newspaper Bild now claim Arsenal forward Lukas Podolski, 28, is also attracting the interest of Tottenham Hotspur, Galatasaray and Wolfsburg. They still believe Schalke to be favourites for the German.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 23, 2013, 11:47:16 pm
Spurs after Podolski hmmm.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 23, 2013, 11:57:06 pm
Podolski won't go to spurs, I'm certain of that.

David Moyes says there is a possibility Manchester United will make no further signings in this transfer window - more on #SSN

Worrying for Utd fans?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 23, 2013, 11:58:58 pm
Moyes getting cocky just cos they won their 1st game.   Tbf i think he's just bluffing.  Probably wants Fellaini and Baines to throw toys out of the pram upon hearing that.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 23, 2013, 11:59:37 pm
Sky Sports (Andy Burton): "When Ancelotti came, 3 players approached him and told him they wanted to leave: Kaka, Benzema and Di Maria."

I need to calm down about the thought of Di Maria and Benzema  :o Would be incredibly good signings, especially as £25m is rumoured to be Di Maria's fee.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 24, 2013, 01:07:34 am
Just seen Adem Ljajic wants to leave Fiorentina, would happily have him at Spurs, really exciting young player, really good with the ball and at set pieces, can play through the middle and out wide too.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 24, 2013, 01:08:45 am
Podolski had always been a favourite player of mine.

Not impressed me at Arsenal though.

Wont come to Spurs though.  That's just nonsense.

Genuinely glad they didn't get Willian.  £30m is a lot of money.
Then if they didn't get CL next season, I expect he'd be on his bike.

Lamela then.

Did they even need both?  I'm not so sure.
Would still have liked Coentrao though, but for the left side of midfield.
If he came in, they certainly wouldn't need Willian in my opinion.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 24, 2013, 01:11:27 am
The fact Danny Rose has been confirmed as first choice left back makes me wonder if Spurs will go for Coentrao, even though Levy released a statement saying he thought any deal for him should remain seperate from the Bale deal.

Hoping AVB plays Chadli out on the left then brings in Lamela to rotate there, allowing Gylfi to play through the middle and Townsend and Lennon to rotate on the right.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 24, 2013, 01:17:19 am
I am still surprised Adebayor hasn't gone yet.
Get the impression AVB is not his biggest fan.

I am guessing there may be contract cimplications with that one.

I believe City are still paying the first £4m per week of his salary, with Spurs picking up the other tenner?  ;D

Soldado, Defoe and Mason would be sufficient I'd say, what with only playing one up most of the time.

Defoe looked sharp when he came on the other day at Palace.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 24, 2013, 01:22:47 am
You forgetting Harry Kane Hop? He's looked decent in pre season and last night.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 24, 2013, 02:01:11 am
You forgetting Harry Kane Hop? He's looked decent in pre season and last night.

 :D

What did I say?  Mason?.. I meant Kane mate!  :D

Mason isn't even a striker, and has gone on loan!!

Yes, Kane... Would be good to see him get a few games, although I'm not sure he benefited much from his loan spell at Norwich, due to injury and then lack of game time.

Maybe another loan, to somewhere he can be a first choice, would be better.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kanturk on August 24, 2013, 03:37:59 am
Coentrao is a lm playing lb.Rose is a better lb
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 24, 2013, 05:43:05 am
Lewandowski has just put BVB 1-0 up, Monaco also playing tonight
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on August 24, 2013, 06:25:08 am
Looks like after weeks of **** Bale is finally going to Madrid, stage is set literally  ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 24, 2013, 06:50:38 am
BVB won 1-0, Monaco drew 0-0  (hehe)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 24, 2013, 10:01:34 am
Looks like Spurs move for Chiriches is back on

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12691/8885581/transfer-news-tottenham-linked-again-with-romania-star-vlad-chiriches (http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12691/8885581/transfer-news-tottenham-linked-again-with-romania-star-vlad-chiriches)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 24, 2013, 08:40:27 pm
Just reading thru the bbc gossip this morning, sounds like Bale's arrival is going to spark a huge fight for Di Maria, Benzema and Coentrao.

Manchester United, Arsenal and Paris St-Germain all want to sign Real Madrid winger Angel Di Maria, 25. The Argentina international wants to stay and coach Carlo Ancelotti wants to keep him - but Real directors believe they can raise around £34m by selling him once Tottenham forward Gareth Bale arrives. United and Spurs are also considering moves for Real's Portugal left-back Fabio Coentrao, 25

Also did Moyes really say this  :-\

Manchester United manager David Moyes says Everton are holding back the careers of midfielder Marouane Fellaini, 25, and defender Leighton Baines, 28, by refusing to allow them to move to Old Trafford.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 24, 2013, 08:46:57 pm
Just reading thru the bbc gossip this morning, sounds like Bale's arrival is going to spark a huge fight for Di Maria, Benzema and Coentrao.

Manchester United, Arsenal and Paris St-Germain all want to sign Real Madrid winger Angel Di Maria, 25. The Argentina international wants to stay and coach Carlo Ancelotti wants to keep him - but Real directors believe they can raise around £34m by selling him once Tottenham forward Gareth Bale arrives. United and Spurs are also considering moves for Real's Portugal left-back Fabio Coentrao, 25

Also did Moyes really say this  :-\

Manchester United manager David Moyes says Everton are holding back the careers of midfielder Marouane Fellaini, 25, and defender Leighton Baines, 28, by refusing to allow them to move to Old Trafford.


- Why PSG :-\ You don't need him

- And yes he did say that
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 24, 2013, 09:24:26 pm
Had a really high opinion of Moyes before he went to United, now he just seems to think he's a world class manager and can say what he wants  :-\
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 24, 2013, 09:49:36 pm
Interesting;

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23824653 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23824653)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 24, 2013, 09:50:29 pm
some more news on Bale according to the BBC

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23824653

Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 24, 2013, 10:01:42 pm
1-0 Arsenal, Giroud.  Good start eh Lewis you watching it?  Ive got £50 on Arsenal winning so they better not let me down, quite confident they wont as a win is pretty essential for them today.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 24, 2013, 10:05:31 pm
Too slow on the Bale news Eric  :P

Quite disappointed with Fulham's start, hopefully they'll come back into it.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 24, 2013, 10:06:39 pm
haha never noticed that dam you Carlos, you're 53 seconds too quick for me
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 24, 2013, 11:48:26 pm
Super performance from the lads.

- Good finishes from Giroud and Poldo
- Ramsey MOTM again
- Santi was back to his usual self
- Szcz made some vital saves

All round good performance... now lets get some players in and thrash Spurs ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 24, 2013, 11:55:59 pm
Super performance from the lads.

- Good finishes from Giroud and Poldo
- Ramsey MOTM again
- Santi was back to his usual self
- Szcz made some vital saves

All round good performance... now lets get some players in and thrash Spurs ;D

Just you calm yourself  ;) was disappointed with Fulham today, thought with the side they put out they could've given Arsenal a few problems, Szczesny was really impressive and Giroud looks more like a goalscorer this year, still think Arsenal need 3/4 players in though to have a squad that's good enough to compete.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 25, 2013, 12:02:31 am
Super performance from the lads.

- Good finishes from Giroud and Poldo
- Ramsey MOTM again
- Santi was back to his usual self
- Szcz made some vital saves

All round good performance... now lets get some players in and thrash Spurs ;D

Just you calm yourself  ;) was disappointed with Fulham today, thought with the side they put out they could've given Arsenal a few problems, Szczesny was really impressive and Giroud looks more like a goalscorer this year, still think Arsenal need 3/4 players in though to have a squad that's good enough to compete.
Yeah I expected a lot more from Fulham - Bent, Berba and Taarabt will be superb when they play well but I can see them having one of those seasons where they win 3-0 one week then get hammered for the next few weeks
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 25, 2013, 12:33:38 am
Chamakh scores for Palace  :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on August 25, 2013, 12:44:59 am
Bad start to the day for both Blackburn and Celtic but looking better at HT

4-1 to blackburn and 1-2 in the Celtic game.

At last Rhodes has scored this season
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 25, 2013, 01:43:50 am
Time for a few games of fifa before Villa V Liverpool.

In other news, Bayern are 2-0 up and it will be their 28th unbeaten game in a row in the league.

Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 25, 2013, 01:45:25 am
Game's long over Lewis, was a 2:30 kick off  :P
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: guest15 on August 25, 2013, 05:03:44 am
arsenal seemed to me quite strong...

if they dont face injuries again, the mf seems to be dominating consisting wilshere, ramsey, rosicky, santi ... when is diaby and arteta back?
walcott, poldi and giroud also looking determined ... i think at most they need 1 CB and 1 ST ... that would suffice ... on a side note, rosicky showed some talent from his dortmund days, maybe a good season that arsenal fans are expecting since his signing ?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 25, 2013, 05:53:48 am
arsenal seemed to me quite strong...

if they dont face injuries again, the mf seems to be dominating consisting wilshere, ramsey, rosicky, santi ... when is diaby and arteta back?
walcott, poldi and giroud also looking determined ... i think at most they need 1 CB and 1 ST ... that would suffice ... on a side note, rosicky showed some talent from his dortmund days, maybe a good season that arsenal fans are expecting since his signing ?

Midfield is very solid, Ramsey looks a different player this season - he;s been absolutely brilliant, if I had to pick one of Wilshere or Ramsey to play it would be Ramsey all day long atm.  Santi looks so much better playing CAM rather than out on the wing and I like Poldo on the wing, he's more direct and is a super finisher.  Giroud has impressed me a lot so far, his finishing is so much sharper than last season. 

Arteta was ruled out for 6-8 weeks about 2 weeks ago so I reckon the end of September; Diaby maybe not until the new year, same with Ox.

Rosicky was super at the end of last season and has carried the form into this season, the thing about Tomas is that he never stops working and tracking back for the team.  Such a shame he had the 2 years out that he did because he is a classy player and if he had stayed fit I reckon we wouldn't be talking about 8/9 years without a trophy
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: guest15 on August 25, 2013, 06:31:01 am
yes ramsey . i hv played him around 50 matches in fut and he was quite suberp  ;D actually, box to box...
fut is guessing the future...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 25, 2013, 06:56:49 am
Yes, Ramsey is most excellent on FUT.  Bosses my Wales side, which always performs really well, almost always, sometimes, quite often...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 25, 2013, 09:57:05 am
According to some sources Spurs will look to tie up deals for Christian Eriksen and Erik Lamela this week, exciting stuff if true.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: PointedMarlin on August 25, 2013, 06:30:25 pm
Interesting real life football day for me yesterday as boyhood side (Liverpool) played my family side (Villa) I always hope it ends in a draw  :D

Anyways saw enough to make me think Villa will be alright this year & Liverpool seem to be heading in the right direction, finding ways to hang on where in years past would've seen them draw the opening 2 games of the season
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 25, 2013, 08:46:28 pm
According to some sources Spurs will look to tie up deals for Christian Eriksen and Erik Lamela this week, exciting stuff if true.

Er, indeed.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 25, 2013, 08:47:41 pm
Dede scored for Cruzeiro... and kept a clean sheet.  :o
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 25, 2013, 09:09:38 pm
According to some sources Spurs will look to tie up deals for Christian Eriksen and Erik Lamela this week, exciting stuff if true.

Er, indeed.

Apparently the Lamela deal will be done as soon as Roma have a replacement in line, also heard rumours about Hulk to spurs :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 25, 2013, 09:30:53 pm
Yeah heard the same as you Carlos, guess we are both watching SSN :D


Glad Lamela coming to premiership should help for trying to throw together a cheap and effective team for FUT14.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 25, 2013, 09:36:56 pm
Nah I wasn't watching it Eric, one of my mates told me  :P good to see he wasn't talking rubbish though haha.

I fear Lamela will be far from cheap, after the season he had + a BPL move I can see his overall being UPd 3/4 and if he keeps the 5* skills he'll be damn expensive.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 25, 2013, 10:18:28 pm
yeah good point, im just assuming that he would be cheap as he would be similar overall to last year.  But he's a popular playing in FIFA, so yeah could probably be unpleasantly surprised by how much he costs.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 25, 2013, 10:32:43 pm
Lamela will 100% be higher rated next year, can see him being 80/81 rated tbh.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 26, 2013, 12:27:13 am
Dam still no Jovetic (even on bench) for City.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 26, 2013, 12:31:41 am
Javi Garcia playing at CB today, he'd be an incredible IF  :o
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 26, 2013, 01:39:04 am
Gonna be a tough game for City with the numbers Cardiff are putting behind the ball when City attack.   City moving the ball well tho and i think openings will come eventually, not gonna be easy tho.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 26, 2013, 02:19:11 am
Dammit  >:(
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 26, 2013, 02:20:53 am
Another pen for Spurs ::)

Joking ;D

Did look like a soft one to me tbh.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 26, 2013, 02:22:53 am
Looks like that pen was only given because of the one the ref didn't give in the first half.

Cardiff giving a good account of themselves today, could be difficult to beat at home.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 26, 2013, 02:42:54 am
Giving a better account of themselves now ;D

What atmosphere this is.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 26, 2013, 02:46:03 am
I was screaming at them to take that corner short and waste time... what do you know ;D

3-1 wow did not see that coming :o
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 26, 2013, 02:54:45 am
2 games, 2 1-0 wins, 2 pens for Soldado, not exactly encouraging but 6 points is 6 points and we'll see what the last week of the transfer window brings.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 26, 2013, 02:57:03 am
Good news for Spurs fans is you have maximum points, bad news is you look a little toothless in open play. 

Big final week of the transfer window coming up for a lot of clubs
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 26, 2013, 03:23:48 am
SkySportsNews: £25m would be an acceptable offer for Di Maria. #AFC #RMFC

Just pay the money Arsene, do it now and bring him in.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 26, 2013, 06:45:01 pm
I wasnt sure before but it does actually seem that Spurs want to sign both Lamela and Hulk  :o :o :o
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 26, 2013, 07:32:05 pm
Cue dramatic music  :o :o :o :o :o :o

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11675/8890014/transfer-news-spurs-weigh-up-more-offers-for-real-madrid-target-gareth-bale (http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11675/8890014/transfer-news-spurs-weigh-up-more-offers-for-real-madrid-target-gareth-bale)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 26, 2013, 10:42:15 pm
Seen that Eric, surely it must be PSG? Can't see anyone else willing to throw £80+m at Spurs for Bale.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 26, 2013, 10:49:32 pm
Nah its Utd for sure.   Dont think it will be enough to turn Bale's head but should help Spurs bargaining perhaps.

Hopefully its City right enough but I see there being a 0.01% of Bale coming to City.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 26, 2013, 10:50:27 pm
OMFG what if its Arsenal :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 26, 2013, 11:06:24 pm
'In a further twist, it has emerged that Spurs have approached Chelsea with a view to buying a player - thought to be Juan Mata - to replace Bale.'  :o extracted from;

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23841998 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23841998)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 26, 2013, 11:28:47 pm
Interesting.   Was also interesting to read Mourinho's comments on the Moyes/Rooney situation.

Gonna be a good match tonight.  Not sure who i fancy, would probably lean towards Utd to win 2-1.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 26, 2013, 11:40:46 pm
I'm still 100% sure Bale will go to Madrid

And sorry spurs fans but I cannot see Mata wanting to join a club that is not in the CL, I reckon he'll stay at Chelsea but if not then a loan move to Atletico isn't all that far fetched IMO.

Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 27, 2013, 04:19:12 am
Rooney starting for Utd tonight.. Very interesting
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 27, 2013, 04:22:10 am
Didnt expect that.   After Citys defeat yesterday I think I would appreciate a draw tonight.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 27, 2013, 04:41:50 am
thought this was an interesting tweet

"I think Jose Mourinho's mind games are working. David Moyes had to start a confused and unfit Wayne Rooney."

Never really thought about that.   Cant believe Mourinho has gone for Craig Leveins 4-6-0 formation.  No recognised strikers playing and no Mata either  ::)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 27, 2013, 04:57:46 am
Spurs official twitter just tweeted out 'Bale "may not be ready for move"'
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 27, 2013, 05:12:00 am
this would be funny if it happened


Jordan in Birmingham, via text on 81111: I think Jose Mourinho will personally hand Wayne Rooney a Chelsea shirt with his name on it at the end of the game.
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Post by: Kiwi on August 27, 2013, 05:18:11 am
Gotta love this new deal. No LIVE football ::)

So, I know it has been mentioned before, but can anybody please share their streaming sites? Thanks!
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Post by: Kiwi on August 27, 2013, 05:19:20 am
thought this was an interesting tweet

"I think Jose Mourinho's mind games are working. David Moyes had to start a confused and unfit Wayne Rooney."

Never really thought about that.   Cant believe Mourinho has gone for Craig Leveins 4-6-0 formation.  No recognised strikers playing and no Mata either  ::)

Yeah - the Utd fans are all going to think (or hope) he walks on and scores a hat-trick ... me = don't have that much hope ... ::)
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 27, 2013, 05:19:56 am
look up wiziwig kiwi, perhaps not exact spelling but you will find it from that. someone recommended it to me recently.  Your not missing much tho, im bored of this game after 15 mins, the Mourinho effect?
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Post by: Kiwi on August 27, 2013, 05:24:42 am
He he Eric ... not too surprised so early on in the season.

... and thanks - will do.
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 27, 2013, 05:27:35 am
no but really is pretty dire stuff.  No sign of a breakthrough at all altho Utd looking marginally the better team.   Despite that defeat to Cardiff im thinking City would wipe the floor with either of these 2 sides tonight :P
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Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 27, 2013, 05:29:20 am
Shocking game so far
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 27, 2013, 05:30:45 am
Rooney thinking he's Ronaldinho there :D
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 27, 2013, 05:32:06 am
stonewall booking for Valencia, could have been an ankle breaker
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Post by: Kiwi on August 27, 2013, 05:33:48 am
Well ... won't say anything until Utd have visited Cardiff :D
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Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 27, 2013, 05:35:48 am
Standard of refereeing this year has been atrocious
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 27, 2013, 06:14:38 am
game's not really got a whole lot better has it.  Referee is bad, I would have said that was a foul by Evra in build up to Wellbeck chance there.
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Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 27, 2013, 06:18:34 am
A shot :o On target :o

From Cahill :-\ From 30 yards :-\
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 27, 2013, 06:22:01 am
It has picked up a little bit to be fair.  My internet was being patchy there so missed the Cahill shot, got it back just in time for the penalty shout for the handball, think ref got that one right probably.   Maybe Torres coming on will give Chelsea more of a threat going forward, ie more than none.  Shame Lukaku wont be seeing any action today, if they sign another striker he should just go back out on loan or move.
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Post by: Kiwi on August 27, 2013, 06:23:59 am
Hmm ... Phil Neville at Utd? Ok then ...
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Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 27, 2013, 06:24:22 am
Yep good decision by the ref for once
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Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 27, 2013, 06:51:54 am
Geeez what a boring game.
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 27, 2013, 06:53:53 am
Yep that was terrible.  Worst one Ive watched from start to finish in a while
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Post by: sherlockh on August 27, 2013, 06:55:13 am
Well I'm glad that has ended, very, very dull

Who would have predicted only spurs and Liverpool with a 100% record after two weekends. Can we finish the league now please
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Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 27, 2013, 06:58:07 am
Mourinho came for a point and got a point, Utd need a CAM desperately. 

Well I'm glad that has ended, very, very dull

Who would have predicted only spurs and Liverpool with a 100% record after two weekends. Can we finish the league now please
After next Sunday I *hope* no-one has a 100% record ;D
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Post by: sherlockh on August 27, 2013, 07:00:52 am
Mourinho came for a point and got a point, Utd need a CAM desperately. 

Well I'm glad that has ended, very, very dull

Who would have predicted only spurs and Liverpool with a 100% record after two weekends. Can we finish the league now please
After next Sunday I *hope* no-one has a 100% record ;D

I'll be disappointed if we don't create more chances on Sunday than Chelsea did tonight
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 27, 2013, 07:13:45 am
Mourinho and his double entendre's :D  'Utd are a special club bcos the fans still support and cheer for Rooney when he wants to leave the club'  thats not a direct quote btw but was pretty close to that.
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 27, 2013, 07:16:46 am
Narrow 1-0 win for R.Madrid away to Granada tonight, Benzema with the goal
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 27, 2013, 07:23:36 am
Hmm Moyes pretty much just confirmed that they have bid for Bale.  He gave it the whole Man Utd are always interested in the best players spiel I think that tells us all we need to know, otherwise he would just flat out say no.
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Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 27, 2013, 07:26:45 am
Bale to Utd... I think Levy would have 2 words for them 'F*** Off!!'

Also some Arsenal fan has started a 'Heskey to Spurs' rumour on twitter, just waiting to see how long it takes for a newspaper to start reporting it ;D
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Post by: Cuz on August 27, 2013, 07:41:33 am
Blokes.

Listened to the 1st 80min on the radio in the car and took all the joy out of finally arriving home by dashing indoors and watching the last 10 live.
Can't really comment on the actual play because it seems as tho there wasn't any. Tbh, I'm fairly happy with the draw just because I thought Utd were going to be also rans this year but now, with Rooney possibly staying and other results, it's looking like they might be able to grind their way thru the season respectably.
Still a bit disappointed Kagawa is stuck on the bench when we need a creative link from midfield to attack that isn't Rooney.
Bale would be a nice addition, I guess...

Nice to see Frazer Campbell making an impact this wknd. Thought he might be the real deal when he was in Utds youth ranks but he never really developed physically. Good lad. Just watching MOTD 2, not great defending eh?
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Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 27, 2013, 07:44:24 am
Narrow 1-0 win for R.Madrid away to Granada tonight, Benzema with the goal
Apparently Casillas stormed off before the final whistle, he was on the bench again; and ozil wasn't too happy at being subbed and didn't do the usual high 5's with the other players
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 27, 2013, 07:51:43 am
Still on the bench, hows that, any idea?   Not exactly started the season in spectacular form albeit they have won both their games.
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 27, 2013, 07:53:27 am
Cuz is back  :o
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Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 27, 2013, 07:54:37 am
Still on the bench, hows that, any idea?   Not exactly started the season in spectacular form albeit they have won both their games.
Realistically I think it's Ancelotti's way of saying 'No player is bigger then the club' and 'You will respect my decision no matter what'.

Hopefully ( ;D ) he is leaving Madrid to join Arsenal.  I can dream.
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Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 27, 2013, 07:55:11 am
Karim Benzema has been offered to Arsenal by Real Madrid. di Maria deal closest, Ozil being monitored: http://bit.ly/15qVMVq

2 of those 3 and I am a very happy man.... 1 of those 3 and I'm still very happy.
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 27, 2013, 07:55:52 am
I've not seen Cardiff's 2nd goal cos when i was watching it on sunday my skyplayer on xbox was acting up and after freezing, when it resumed it was 2-1 Cardiff so no idea what defending was like for that one.  Didnt think there was a whole lot wrong on first one and the 3rd was just a cheap corner goal lol.   Def missed Kompany and also Nastasic but hey these things happen.   Good to see Pellegrini at the match tonight doing his homework.
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 27, 2013, 07:56:32 am
I think you will do well to get 1 Lewis, you never know tho.
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Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 27, 2013, 07:57:32 am
Last point on Madrid for tonight...

Anyone remember when Madrid sold Sneijder and Robben on deadline day, same season they spent a huge amount of money on a certain Ronaldo.  Could the same happen this year with any 2/3 of Casillas/Ozil/Di Maria/Benzema with Bale coming in....
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Post by: Cuz on August 27, 2013, 07:59:37 am
Cuz is back  :o

Well spotted  ;)

Cheap headers for both Campbells efforts. Once is fair enough but twice....

Rooney was the best player on the pitch then. Looks like he was a bit more proactive, a few decent shots. Definitely needs to go for goal a lot more if he wants to improve his form and reputation.
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Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 27, 2013, 08:01:26 am
Cuz is back  :o

Well spotted  ;)

Cheap headers for both Campbells efforts. Once is fair enough but twice....

Rooney was the best player on the pitch then. Looks like he was a bit more proactive, a few decent shots. Definitely needs to go for goal a lot more if he wants to improve his form and reputation.
Best player on the pitch for sure... and not given MOTM, maybe he didn't want to have to do an interview. 

I'm being very suspicious tonight :D
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Post by: Cuz on August 27, 2013, 08:03:01 am
Was he sending a signal to Chelsea's money men ??? ??? :-\ :-\
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 27, 2013, 06:41:59 pm
Paris St-Germain have made a £34m offer for Barcelona winger Pedro, 26. The Spaniard is currently in contract negotiations with the Catalans.

No way.  I know Pedro is good but 34m, reckon Barca will bite their hand off for that, Neymar practically paid for.
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 27, 2013, 06:44:40 pm
Also been thinking about last nights dreadful match.   Mourinho truly is an 'ugly' manager, already you can see Lukaku isnt getting the game time he needs and was kinda promised, and leaving Mata out when he's been CPOTS for last 2 years is crazy.   Playing with 0 strikers and killing the game at Old Trafford is ultra-boring as well.   
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Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 27, 2013, 07:08:36 pm
34m for Pedro :o I'd drive him there myself.  And interesting you say that because I heard if they get Cabaye then they will offload a lot of midfielders, could someone like Pastore or Menez be available if the Pedro and Cabaye deals go through.

Also, Mourinho wants to not lose before he wants to win.  If Chelsea had nicked a goal last night they would of won the game 1-0 no doubt about it.  I can't imagine Chelsea will drop too many points from winning positions this year.  It worked wonders for him in his last spell at Chelsea, it will be interesting to see if it work again this time.   
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Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 27, 2013, 09:49:54 pm
Gareth Bale not turning up to Spurs training today and is said to be 'furious' at Spurs dealing of the transfer, he's been quiet through the whole window about it and that's made Spurs fans respect him more, hope he doesn't come out and keep complaining and make the Spurs supporters lose that respect they had for him.
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Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 27, 2013, 09:54:25 pm
Reports saying Spurs will complete the Lamela deal within 24-48 hours, some more reports are;

Ajax reject Atletico Madrid bid for Toby Alderweireld.

Di Maria, Ozil & Benzema may be sold to BPL clubs to fund the transfers of Bale and Suarez.

Cabaye says he wants to move to Arsenal.

And on an OP FUT player, Man U and Barca to battle it out for Mangala  :o
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Post by: Nophut on August 27, 2013, 10:01:11 pm
Gareth Bale not turning up to Spurs training today and is said to be 'furious' at Spurs dealing of the transfer, he's been quiet through the whole window about it and that's made Spurs fans respect him more, hope he doesn't come out and keep complaining and make the Spurs supporters lose that respect they had for him.

IF (big if) it is true that he is starting to throw his toys out of his pram, then let him go...

It is one thing to keep a disgruntled player at the club on principal (which I normally agree with), but another thing altogether when someone is prepared to pay that much money for him.

On this occasion Dan, you need to cut and run my friend....

Personally, I think a lot of what is read is thrown out there by the agent(s), and clubs, as required.
I'll wager RM leaked this 'story' to the press, to enrage the fans, leaving Levy to decide whether to deny it or ignore it.

Bottom line... no-one knows what goes on behind closed doors in these transfer saga's, apart from those behind said doors.
Football as a whole is such a dirty rotten scoundrel now though, that all manner of underhand activities go on, to try and leverage each position.
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 27, 2013, 10:49:59 pm
Following on from Rooney being 'Angry and confused'  we now have Gareth Bale starring in 'Furious and Frustrated'  :D :D :D   gotta love those tabloid headlines.
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 27, 2013, 11:40:46 pm
Holy crap, now they are linking Hernanes to Spurs.   Whoever is doing Spurs scouting knows their stuff, i guess its Franco Baldini/AVB working together to identify them?
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Post by: Nophut on August 27, 2013, 11:46:14 pm
Holy crap, now they are linking Hernanes to Spurs.   Whoever is doing Spurs scouting knows their stuff, i guess its Franco Baldini/AVB working together to identify them?

Yes mate, Baldini I guess.

Fully expect him to bugger off to Chelsea any minute now...  ;D

Just like Frank Arnesen did, with his little black book.
 
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 27, 2013, 11:55:01 pm
haha yea i remember that.   Well Arnesen never did sod all of much use at Chelsea did he.   Pointless when you have Mourinho running the team.   Was wondering where he was now, nowhere by sounds of it

As a Hamburg SV Sporting Director, Arnesen took Chelsea youngsters to Hamburg like Jacopo Sala, Michael Mancienne, Gökhan Töre, Slobodan Rajković (all permanent) and Jeffrey Bruma (on loan). On 10 October 2011 Arnesen took over the additional task of the head coach of Hamburger SV for just one match before hiring and installing a permanent new coach with Thorsten Fink.[3]
On 22 May 2013 Hamburg SV confirmed that Frank Arnesen had agreed to depart from his role as Sporting Director at the club. Arnesen was with the club for two years including a spell as interim manager.[4]
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Post by: Nophut on August 28, 2013, 12:27:34 am
That Mourinho.  He's a world class w*****.

World class.

"One way or another, he has to say 'I want to leave' or 'I want to stay'"

It's not up to Rooney to decide anything, unless Utd want to sell him, and Chelsea offer Utd the right amount of money.

Then Rooney has to decide.

It's THE most blatant tapping up there is.

Just f*** off and put in a higher bid.

I am so glad Jose is back.  So glad. [sense the tone]

This whole transfer window **** gets right on my Eartha Kitts.
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 28, 2013, 12:44:18 am
He's a total bawsack the way he goes about his business with his double edged comments, veiled insults etc.   

So far we have had,

'Lambert reminds me of when i was young, he moans a lot'

'Man U are a special club, they must be if their fans support a player who wants to leave'

'Out of respect for Utd we wont be bidding until after the match on Monday'   which blatantly implies they will be going back in straight after the match and thus attempting to unsettle the player.
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Post by: WClass on August 28, 2013, 01:24:44 am
Class and football do not really go hand in hand  .

Mind games and money  ....
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 28, 2013, 01:27:49 am
I just find it laughable that Lukaku didnt even get a sniff of a game.  As they are correctly pointing out on talksport right now, Lukakau scored a 2nd half hat-trick aginst Man Utd for West Brom in last game of the season.
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Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 28, 2013, 01:36:14 am
Also laughable that Mata wasn't brought on.
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Post by: Nophut on August 28, 2013, 01:37:14 am
As I said.

So glad he's back in the BPL...
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 28, 2013, 01:46:42 am
Just makes me think Chelsea fans are wired to the moon if they were so desperate for him to come back.   They can look forward to another 3 years of watching Cech, Terry and Lampard anyway, sure that will keep them happy.


I just hope Mourinho doesnt grind and cheat his way to the title this year.  He's already been getting the rub of refereeing decisions as it is. 
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Post by: Nophut on August 28, 2013, 01:58:29 am
I shouldn't let him get to me.

I know he does it specifically to get under people's skin.
And I let him..  >:(
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Post by: WClass on August 28, 2013, 02:04:00 am
@EC . that is his game  . he is a master manipulator .  he grinds his way to wins  .  You saw at Madrid that Mou WITHOUT the wins is a tiresome bore
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Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 28, 2013, 02:09:58 am
Andros Townsend in the England squad  :o
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 28, 2013, 02:15:33 am
Andros Townsend in the England squad  :o


and Ross Barkley, very good looking side on paper.   
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Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 28, 2013, 02:22:22 am
Andros Townsend in the England squad  :o


and Ross Barkley, very good looking side on paper.   

Yeah Barkley looks a real talent, good season this year could mean a move to a big club next summer.
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Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 28, 2013, 02:30:21 am
This suggests a deal is all but confirmed for Chiriches;

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12691/8892086/transfer-news-dinamo-mosow-tried-to-sign-vlad-chiriches-ahead-of-tottenham (http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12691/8892086/transfer-news-dinamo-mosow-tried-to-sign-vlad-chiriches-ahead-of-tottenham)

All the information coming from Steaua, not heard Spurs say anything on the transfer apart from when AVB confirmed an interest in him.
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Post by: Nophut on August 28, 2013, 02:36:13 am
This suggests a deal is all but confirmed for Chiriches;

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12691/8892086/transfer-news-dinamo-mosow-tried-to-sign-vlad-chiriches-ahead-of-tottenham (http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12691/8892086/transfer-news-dinamo-mosow-tried-to-sign-vlad-chiriches-ahead-of-tottenham)

All the information coming from Steaua, not heard Spurs say anything on the transfer apart from when AVB confirmed an interest in him.

Keeping him off Jose's radar.  >:(
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Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 28, 2013, 02:51:48 am
This suggests a deal is all but confirmed for Chiriches;

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12691/8892086/transfer-news-dinamo-mosow-tried-to-sign-vlad-chiriches-ahead-of-tottenham (http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12691/8892086/transfer-news-dinamo-mosow-tried-to-sign-vlad-chiriches-ahead-of-tottenham)

All the information coming from Steaua, not heard Spurs say anything on the transfer apart from when AVB confirmed an interest in him.

Keeping him off Jose's radar.  >:(

He's been called a carbon copy of Vertonghen, hopefully that's true, can never have too many good CBs.
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Post by: Nophut on August 28, 2013, 04:18:54 am
BBC: Mata has been linked with Spurs.

Apparently this passed me by?

Would be very pleased with Lamela and Mata.

That would finally be a Modric replacement.

But sadly, I don't DO transfer gossip.
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Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 28, 2013, 04:25:21 am
Back just in time for Arsenal ;D

I hear Ballague has confirmed Arsenal have bid for Di Maria and it's an acceptable bid for Madrid, also Ballague says Madrid want to decrease the Bale bid from 100m to 90m (euros) so that Ronaldo's fee remains the world record.  Also sounds like Bale is annoyed at the hold up in the transfer (??)

Also Hopnut, I cannot see a) Mourinho selling Mata to Spurs and b) I cannot see Mata wanting to play in the Europa League over the CL.... if he is going then I reckon a move back to Spain for a year (on loan) is the most likely option.
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Post by: Nophut on August 28, 2013, 04:28:37 am
I cannot see a) Mourinho selling Mata to Spurs and b) I cannot see Mata wanting to play in the Europa League over the CL....

Me neither.
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Post by: Nophut on August 28, 2013, 04:29:24 am

Also sounds like Bale is annoyed at the hold up in the transfer (??)


If you believe everything you read. 
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Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 28, 2013, 04:30:50 am

Also sounds like Bale is annoyed at the hold up in the transfer (??)


If you believe everything you read. 
True dat ;D

Although if it's Madrid have decreased their bid then I can see why Spurs are holding it up, I'd be massively pissed if someone wanted to buy something from me and then right at the end said 'actually no I think I want to pay xxx'
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Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 28, 2013, 04:33:13 am
Julien Laurens ‏@LaurensJulien 1m
Guess who is in the director's box tonight at the Emirates? Juan Mata Senior who is obviously Juan Mata's dad. Interesting... #AFC #CFC

Mata's dad may just want to watch a Champions League match in London??

Some people look way to much into transfers.. especially as Mata and Cazorla were teammates and good friends when they played for Real Oviedo. 
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Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 28, 2013, 04:36:36 am
If Mourinho doesn't want to play Mata though Lewis, he won't have CL football..  ;D

Yeah can't really see it happening but would love him to come to Spurs. I'd be really happy with Lamela coming in though and apparently Zenit have said Hulk isn't for sale.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 28, 2013, 04:36:45 am

Also sounds like Bale is annoyed at the hold up in the transfer (??)


If you believe everything you read. 
True dat ;D

Although if it's Madrid have decreased their bid then I can see why Spurs are holding it up, I'd be massively pissed if someone wanted to buy something from me and then right at the end said 'actually no I think I want to pay xxx'

Levy wont be pissed.

He'd just say chuff off mate.

They're messing with the wrong guy  ;D
And they know it. 
Erm... Modric.  Hello.

Anyway.. all this dicking around is posturing for the press.

And if Bale is getting twitchy then sit tight boyo, I say.
He's not the first, and definitely wont be the last player to sit and wait while Levy gets his money.
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Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 28, 2013, 04:49:53 am
If Mourinho doesn't want to play Mata though Lewis, he won't have CL football..  ;D

Yeah can't really see it happening but would love him to come to Spurs. I'd be really happy with Lamela coming in though and apparently Zenit have said Hulk isn't for sale.
Which is why I reckon he'll go back to Spain on loan.

Although it turns out Mata's agent is his Dad, why would Mata's agent be at the Emirates (apart from watching a football match?) ;D
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Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 28, 2013, 05:25:10 am
Emenike just hammered one towards the near post (certain goal on fifa) good save tho by Szcz
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Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 28, 2013, 05:27:02 am
Just seen Chiriches who was meant to be playing his last game for Steaua tonight wasn't in their squad, hopefully he's not picked up a serious injury although I seen there was injury concerns about him for tonight.
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Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 28, 2013, 05:32:05 am
I knew goal.com weren't a reliable source for football but when I looked at an article on Chiriches and read this it just confirmed it for me, speaking of Spurs CBs they said;

'while Michael Dawson is far from the perfect fit in a Villas-Boas line-up that is set up to play a flowing passing game.'

Michael Dawson is an excellent passer of the ball  ::) & when 100% fit I fully believe he's one of the best CBs England currently have.
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Post by: Nophut on August 28, 2013, 05:32:47 am
Just think Mata going anywhere, is bonkers.

The guy is a fabulous player.
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Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 28, 2013, 05:50:29 am
ahh Podolski's done a hammy :-\

Di Maria or any winger is now a desperate need
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Post by: guest15 on August 28, 2013, 06:14:09 am
ramsey is becoming a class act... better late than never...
i like the guy, he is so down to earth...
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Post by: Kiwi on August 28, 2013, 06:15:06 am
Hmmm ... time for Arsenal to look at whoever is responsible for fitness there Lewis. Why SO many injuries ::)

PAOK Thessaloniki FC    1 - 2   Schalke 04 aggregate score:    (2 - 3)   

Schalke now down to 10 men ... they do have the benefit of the extra AG though ...
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Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 28, 2013, 06:17:46 am
Definitely something wrong with the Medical staff Kiwi, seems to have happened when we lost Gary Lewin to the England team.

And Ramsey  :D :D :D :D :D Playing so well atm, and he's adding goals to his game which Wilshere doesn't...
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Post by: Kiwi on August 28, 2013, 06:27:02 am
Ah ... ok - always interesting how the quality of back room staff affects a quality team.

PAOK Thessaloniki FC    2 - 2   Schalke 04 ... getting close (3-3 on aggregate)

Also ...
Austria Wien    2 - 3   Dinamo Zagreb aggregate score:    (4 - 3)   

Austria Wien scored to go ahead (on agg)
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Post by: guest15 on August 28, 2013, 06:29:14 am
i predicted fener to concede 7 goals in 2 games, 5 will do as well  ;D hehehe...
the only team deserved to be in CL from turkey is GALA and GALA only...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 28, 2013, 06:30:05 am
Jack Wilshere is such a whiney little c**t, he can't take being fouled without thinking the whole team has the tactic of bringing him down whenever he's on the ball, can't recall the last time I seen him being fouled and not complain like the world is against him.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on August 28, 2013, 06:32:46 am
Adam Szalai gets a 2nd for Schalke. Seals that match for them ...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 28, 2013, 06:37:11 am
CL qualification secured ;D

And Carlos I'm sure Wilshere is a massive C**t to rival fans, but we need someone with a bit of fight and someone who thinks the world is against him.  Aslong as he doesn't get himself sent off i don't care too much, and Fenerbache kicking him was a bit unnecessary.


Anyone watching Liverpool?? 2-0 Vs Notts COunty and... 2-2 now ;D In stoppage time so likely to be ET soon.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 28, 2013, 06:37:56 am
LOL @ Liverpool, 2-0 up against Notts County at home and now it's 2-2 going into extra time.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 28, 2013, 06:39:16 am
And yeah Lewis I meant along the lines of referee's will hate it and it'll lead to him getting lots of bookings for dissent, plus it just makes him look bad when he's complaining so often, don't get me wrong, great player but I don't like his attitude of 'everyone is against me'
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 28, 2013, 06:45:40 am
He's still reasonably young so hopefully his attitude will improve with age, it's not a great characteristic to have but he seems like the kind of player who plays best when he's right on the edge.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 28, 2013, 06:47:01 am
Quite surprised by Sunderland comeback, they were losing 2-0 going into last 15 mins and finished up 4-2 to them.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 28, 2013, 06:55:57 am
Vs MK Dons aswell Eric, decent comeback that.

Liverpool losing a few players to injury now.... Toure stretchered off, Allen off earlier and Cissoko.  And they're going to to be more tired for the game Vs Utd, AND they have pretty much their first team out.  Couldn't be going much worse for them.

Oh they're down to 10 men now Toure is off injured.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 28, 2013, 06:58:53 am
Doesnt sound good for Liverpool.   I see Burton are beating Fulham now in extra-time, bit of a shocker that.   Might stick 5 on Martin Jol in sack race lol
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 28, 2013, 07:01:02 am
Doesnt sound good for Liverpool.   I see Burton are beating Fulham now in extra-time, bit of a shocker that.   Might stick 5 on Martin Jol in sack race lol
hmmm if they go out then not a bad shout.. although I think Pardew is very likely to be the first.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 28, 2013, 07:38:53 am
From goal.com

Manchester City have agreed a £4 million deal with Atletico Madrid for defender Martin Demichelis.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 28, 2013, 07:46:25 am
From goal.com

Manchester City have agreed a £4 million deal with Atletico Madrid for defender Martin Demichelis.
Honestly have no idea how good Demichelis is, shockingly bad on FIFA tho ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 28, 2013, 08:30:57 am
From goal.com

Manchester City have agreed a £4 million deal with Atletico Madrid for defender Martin Demichelis.
Honestly have no idea how good Demichelis is, shockingly bad on FIFA tho ;D

yeah me neither, he used to be a bit part player for Bayern didnt he.  read that he joined Atletico from Malaga.   He must be half decent, obviously just coming as a squad player anyway, the extra numbers should help.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 28, 2013, 08:37:53 am
Demichelis is excellent irl, unlike in Fifa, vast amounts of experience, great in the air and loves a tackle.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 28, 2013, 06:13:37 pm
There was controversy in the Capital One match between Yeovil and Birmingham (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23764050) last night when Blues goalkeeper Colin Doyle kicked the ball out of play following an injury to teammate Dan Burn and Yeovil's Byron Webster promptly chipped into an empty net to take the match into extra time.[/size][/font]
[/size]Yeovil then went ahead but allowed Birmingham to walk through and equalise. Birmingham went on to win the match on penalties but their manager Lee Clark was still angry and said: "I'm going to go down the right channels to complain; something has got to be done."[/color]
[/size]So we're asking this morning what you think about the ethics of returning the ball to the opposition after it has been kicked out because of an injury, or of gifting the opposition goals when it is decided a team was wrong to profit from such an instance. Should an official law be put in place to cover these scenarios? Please send in your thoughts using the Twitter hashtag[/color]
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 28, 2013, 06:22:26 pm
Morning all.

Assaidi to Stoke then.

Why does that not roll off the tongue?  ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 28, 2013, 06:28:37 pm
Cos 5* skills and Stoke are incompatible.   Does he have the long throw-in trait?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 28, 2013, 06:47:40 pm
Maybe Stoke want a fast winger to cross abuse with ;D

@SkySportsNews: Sky sources: Chelsea in advanced talks to sign Porto winger Christian Atsu - more on #SSN

Why Chelsea ??? Surely try are getting rid of Mata now
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 28, 2013, 06:59:06 pm
Did you see MOTD at the weekend?  2 of the most ugly goals you could hope for, both scored by Stoke.  Some things never change.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: guest15 on August 28, 2013, 07:33:43 pm
now that is interesting...

turan to spurs... gossips are flying right, left, center...

http://www.transfermarketweb.com/?action=read&idsel=127314
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 28, 2013, 07:34:36 pm
bad news for you Lewis, im pretty sure you aren't getting Di Maria.

Transfer Central TNC ‏@TransferNewsCen 22m
Angel Di Maria reveals he wants to stay at Real Madrid, as he signed a contract until 2018 just a year ago.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 28, 2013, 07:35:12 pm
It's a shame because Stoke have some decent players in Etherington and Pennant but unfortunately they seem to prefer the Crouch's, Jones' of this world
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 28, 2013, 07:38:19 pm
Etherington's just a little spiteful Oompa Loompa lol
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 28, 2013, 07:38:27 pm
bad news for you Lewis, im pretty sure you aren't getting Di Maria.

Transfer Central TNC ‏@TransferNewsCen 22m
Angel Di Maria reveals he wants to stay at Real Madrid, as he signed a contract until 2018 just a year ago.
If Madrid say he's not in their plans for the season and he won't start in many games then he may decide it's best to move on.  Things can change very quickly but it doesn't sound positive atm. :-\
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 28, 2013, 07:41:59 pm
bad news for you Lewis, im pretty sure you aren't getting Di Maria.

Transfer Central TNC ‏@TransferNewsCen 22m
Angel Di Maria reveals he wants to stay at Real Madrid, as he signed a contract until 2018 just a year ago.
If Madrid say he's not in their plans for the season and he won't start in many games then he may decide it's best to move on.  Things can change very quickly but it doesn't sound positive atm. :-\


I've not heard one positive report of him moving since the rumour broke.   Ozil seems to be more likely perhaps?

I saw reports last night that highly rated (long term Arsenal target)  Kondogbia is rumoured to be heading to Monaco.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 28, 2013, 08:05:21 pm
Just to prove there really was nothing at stake in the Arsenal matches:

Fenerbahce are expelled from the Europa League and barred from qualifying for next season's Champions League in a match-fixing case. The Turkish club were due to enter the Europa League after being eliminated by Arsenal in the Champions League play-offs on Tuesday.

Uefa expelled Fenerbahce in June after judging that club officials helped fix matches to win the 2011 Turkish league title. The Court of Arbitration for Sport says it has dismissed the Turkish club's appeal against a two-year competition ban imposed by Uefa.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 28, 2013, 08:17:36 pm
bad news for you Lewis, im pretty sure you aren't getting Di Maria.

Transfer Central TNC ‏@TransferNewsCen 22m
Angel Di Maria reveals he wants to stay at Real Madrid, as he signed a contract until 2018 just a year ago.
If Madrid say he's not in their plans for the season and he won't start in many games then he may decide it's best to move on.  Things can change very quickly but it doesn't sound positive atm. :-\


I've not heard one positive report of him moving since the rumour broke.   Ozil seems to be more likely perhaps?

I saw reports last night that highly rated (long term Arsenal target)  Kondogbia is rumoured to be heading to Monaco.
Only that Madrid say our offer is acceptable, just gotta convince Di Maria to join us by the sounds of it.  Ozil I would love.

Well if Monaco want a player, not much you can do tbh.  He'll probably be on ~ 150-200k a week.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 28, 2013, 08:28:32 pm
No idea if he's any good but he must be i suppose, have heard plenty about him.   I guess that supposed tax issue never did quite rear its head again after the brief rumour about selling Falcao.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 28, 2013, 08:46:24 pm
I know this was mentioned yesterday but this is truly pathetic

However, Balague says Spurs then "put the brakes on" and Madrid responded by tabling a lower offer of 90m euros due to the concerns of Ronaldo, who is currently negotiating a new contract with the club and wants to remain as the most expensive player in history.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 28, 2013, 08:52:13 pm
I know this was mentioned yesterday but this is truly pathetic

However, Balague says Spurs then "put the brakes on" and Madrid responded by tabling a lower offer of 90m euros due to the concerns of Ronaldo, who is currently negotiating a new contract with the club and wants to remain as the most expensive player in history.
Sounds like it's becoming a bit petty from all involved now. 

Bale - Should at least be training with Spurs even if he's not going to play for them

Madrid - Lowering an offer because of Ronaldo's wishes ::) Why not just make him the manger and president then
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 28, 2013, 08:54:28 pm
That simply has to be fabricated.

That Ronaldo wants to remain the most expensive player ever, and that it would play into a transfer negotiation is truly, truly pathetic.

Too pathetic to be true.

If it is true, I am so through with footballers.

Like I wasn't already.

I struggle to find the words.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 28, 2013, 08:58:19 pm
I would love to say I think it's fabricated too... but it's Ronaldo so I can see this being true.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 28, 2013, 08:58:58 pm
Spurs should demand £80,000,001 :P
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 28, 2013, 09:09:40 pm
Yeah i know and agree its ludicrous.   Have actually heard it mentioned several times to the point you think there is something in it.   And especially being Ronaldo etc its entirely believable.   Whats he gonna do if Monaco buy Reus for $90m, demand a transfer so he can get his place back  :-\

If i was Levy i would absolutely not amend my demanded fee on the basis of that. 

If Ronaldo's acting like that already then whats the chances he would even pass to Bale when they are playing together.  Its just a recipe for disaster.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 28, 2013, 09:12:51 pm
Ha just seen Wenger's comments on Mata.

Reporter: 'Was his father invited as a guest of Arsenal?'

Wenger: 'No.  I don't know. Maybe'

:D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 28, 2013, 09:13:26 pm
Surely the history of football transfers shows quite clearly that noone holds the record for any length of time.  If Bale doesnt break it now its only gonna be someone else in a year or 2.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 28, 2013, 09:17:38 pm
Interesting question there Eric.  Who will break the transfer world record (assuming Bale doesn't) or if he does then who will break it after that??

Honestly I can't see Messi going anywhere so not him, Reus would need to stay at Dortmund for another 2 years and completely light up the Bundesliga and Champions League.

I'm going to say say someone like Hazard or Oscar could in 3/4 years time.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 28, 2013, 09:27:33 pm
This article annoyed me:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23840562 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23840562)

Talks about Boca v River last weekend and fails to mention the god dam score.   Boca are my 3rd team  :P  but how can you have an article on game and not mention the dam score.  So what, now im meant to google it?  >:(

Hmm, im gonna go for Lukaku, if he leaves Chelsea and gets some playing time.  But seriously what about Aguero's son and Diego Maradona's  grandson  ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 28, 2013, 09:29:14 pm
ok my bad, there wasnt a game i dont think just the centenary  ::)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 28, 2013, 09:29:46 pm
Spurs should demand £80,000,001 :P

Better still... £80,000,000.01p  :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 28, 2013, 09:36:52 pm
Boca are one of my favourite teams too ;D  Ever since I went to Argentina and watched them play in 2011.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 28, 2013, 10:00:26 pm
Boca are one of my favourite teams too ;D  Ever since I went to Argentina and watched them play in 2011.


No way, you've actually been to see a match and survived to tell the story? wow.


I've just always loved (and owned) their strips, plus Riquelme is an all time fav player.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 28, 2013, 10:11:40 pm
Boca are one of my favourite teams too ;D  Ever since I went to Argentina and watched them play in 2011.


No way, you've actually been to see a match and survived to tell the story? wow.


I've just always loved (and owned) their strips, plus Riquelme is an all time fav player.
Pretty incredible huh.

And I got a replica shirt for the equivalent of £2.50 :D  Gotta love dodgy markets
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 28, 2013, 10:16:06 pm
Lunchtime press conference from AVB then...

AVB on Bale's absence: "I don’t think its correct behaviour".

AVB has said that Tottenham will consider fining Gareth Bale after he hasn't showed up at Spurs' training ground for two days in a row.

AVB says that spurs are in the final stages of drafting Bale's contract with Real. "It's a dream move for him."

AVB: "This [transfer] can happen in a different way ... [but] Tottenham will accept most likely the biggest transfer in world football."
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 28, 2013, 10:22:48 pm
Pleased to see Spurs are taking a hard stance against Bale and Madrid, it will happen but on Spurs' terms.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 28, 2013, 10:25:38 pm
Villas-Boas said: "He is involved in a big transfer move to Real Madrid and in the end if it happens, we wish him all the best, but the fact that he hasn't turned up is not the correct behaviour...

"That is the position they chose to take and it's up to the club to decide if it's a fineable offence."

Villas-Boas confirmed that Bale is close to sealing a world-record move to Madrid.

"It could happen very, very soon," the Portuguese said.

It's a pretty sad end to what has been a great relationship between club, player and manager. It seems like Gareth Bale and AVB had a lot of mutual respect, but the tension has obviously got to the both of them.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 28, 2013, 10:27:11 pm
A lot chatter that Lamela is in London today, talking terms.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 28, 2013, 10:32:55 pm
AVB has also said that he is not happy with Roy Hodgson for calling up Andros Townsend. Full quotes on that to come, but as predicted, it seems Andre Villas-Boas is letting it all out today, after what has been a difficult week or two.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 28, 2013, 10:35:35 pm
Ricky Villa quote:

"To pay so many millions of dollars for a football player when there are a lot of workers that won't even earn $100,000 (£63,000) in their lifetimes, I think shows that there is something wrong. The money spent on Bale is money that society is missing somewhere else."

Very profound Ricky...
The money spent on Bale is money that society is missing somewhere else.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 28, 2013, 10:36:08 pm
When asked about Lamela at the Spurs press conference, AVB said that there will be "further news in the next few days".

He also said that they were looking to strengthen in various positions, which means there could be more signings on the radar.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 28, 2013, 10:37:05 pm
With net spend currently at £37m (prior to any further signings), I don't think AVB has even started spending the Bale fund yet.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 28, 2013, 10:46:24 pm
I think AVB's right on Bale.


Who would have thought of Bale/Rooney/Suarez that Bale would end up being the least professional of the 3?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 28, 2013, 10:47:14 pm
I can see Lamela, Eriksen and Chiriches coming in before the North London derby, which is good as all 3 players will be fit and ready to play straight away.

Really hope Spurs get CL this year, not just because I support them, but for AVB's sake, I really respect how he deals with transfers and the players at the club, also approve of the style of football he promotes, think he deserves any success he gets with the work he's put in already in his short career.

Although I read an article the other day where he said he only wanted his managerial career to last 10 seasons as he wants to compete in the Dakar really before he's too old due to his massive love for cars and racing  :o
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 28, 2013, 11:13:51 pm
I can see Lamela, Eriksen and Chiriches coming in before the North London derby, which is good as all 3 players will be fit and ready to play straight away.

Really hope Spurs get CL this year, not just because I support them, but for AVB's sake, I really respect how he deals with transfers and the players at the club, also approve of the style of football he promotes, think he deserves any success he gets with the work he's put in already in his short career.

Although I read an article the other day where he said he only wanted his managerial career to last 10 seasons as he wants to compete in the Dakar really before he's too old due to his massive love for cars and racing  :o

Totally agree.  Have a lot of respect for him, thus far.

He and Levy seem a good partnership.

Respect for Bale, rapidly diminishing sadly.
Bit of a fool in the end, the boy.
Probably took some bad advice from some quarter.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 29, 2013, 12:54:46 am
Apparently Lamela left Roma in tears and he doesn't want to leave them but Roma need the money so he will be sold to Spurs.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 29, 2013, 12:58:32 am
Heard Roma were interested in Adem Ljajic as his replacement, said a few days ago i'd love him at Spurs but he'd be a great signing for Roma, loving that Franco Baldini has basically made this transfer happen.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 29, 2013, 01:00:37 am
Heard Roma were interested in Adem Ljajic as his replacement, said a few days ago i'd love him at Spurs but he'd be a great signing for Roma, loving that Franco Baldini has basically made this transfer happen.
Lamela is the first Spurs transfer this summer where I truly wish we had signed him
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 29, 2013, 01:12:38 am
Apparently Lamela left Roma in tears and he doesn't want to leave them but Roma need the money so he will be sold to Spurs.

Well, I'm sure he'll feel the love at the lane.

If he's as good as he's supposed to be.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 29, 2013, 01:17:17 am
SkyBet have also suspended betting on Lamela going to Spurs.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 29, 2013, 01:22:23 am
Heard Roma were interested in Adem Ljajic as his replacement, said a few days ago i'd love him at Spurs but he'd be a great signing for Roma, loving that Franco Baldini has basically made this transfer happen.
Lamela is the first Spurs transfer this summer where I truly wish we had signed him

Well, I can honestly say I haven't felt that about any of your purchases... oh, no, hang on..

 :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 29, 2013, 01:26:39 am
You mean you don't want Sanogo :o
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 29, 2013, 01:36:32 am
You mean you don't want Sanogo :o

I chose my words carefully.

I said 'purchases'.  Wasn't he 'free'?   ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 29, 2013, 01:39:35 am
yes he was :(

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Naughty boy Lionel
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 29, 2013, 01:50:05 am
Apparently Lamela left Roma in tears and he doesn't want to leave them but Roma need the money so he will be sold to Spurs.

you are such a troublemaker  :D  (rich coming from me)

Paulinho and Soldado could easily do a job at Arsenal, Capoue probably as well.   I think the first 2 would near enough walk into Arsenal's first XI, the rest remain to be seen.

I reckon at most, Lamela had a tiny little tear in his eye, no puddles.

I like the idea that Spurs are stalling the Bale deal, so Arsenal dont have time to try do deals for any of the Madrid cast-offs, would be funny if true, although when 85m is at stake I think petty rivalries go out the window.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 29, 2013, 01:51:11 am
yes he was :(

But on the plus side, think of all that lovely lolly sloshing around in your bank...

Every cloud mate...  ;)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 29, 2013, 01:52:16 am
The money can be used to fund Wenger's new contract?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 29, 2013, 01:55:29 am
Well I'll wait to see who we bring in before I say for sure whether I would of taken Spurs signings.

Quite interesting to see what the best joint Spurs/Arsenal team is right now.

Lloris

Walker
Kos
Vertonghen
Gibbs

Paulinho
Ramsey

LM/LW ???
Cazorla
Walcott

Soldado

Honestly not sure who I would put at LM - I like Podolski a lot and Chadli has flattered to deceive so far imo so maybe Dembele/Townsend?? 



Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 29, 2013, 01:56:56 am
Or maybe Lamela at LM???

http://www.asroma.it/en/news/corporate_ljaji_and_lamela
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: guest15 on August 29, 2013, 02:05:18 am
ROMA released an official announcement for lamela and ljajic...
lamela is replaced by ljajic...

and lamela sold to spurs for 30M
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 29, 2013, 02:05:58 am
If Dembele can play that position id go for him, he's most proven and in-form of that lot I would say. 
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 29, 2013, 02:06:54 am
sounds like its being confirmed as we speak

Transfer Central TNC ‏@TransferNewsCen 4m
BREAKING: Spurs agree a deal to sign Erik Lamela -Nik
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 29, 2013, 02:07:34 am
Yep

footballitalia ‏@footballitalia 5m
Official: Erik Lamela from #Roma to #Tottenham for £25.75m plus £4.29m add-ons http://www.football-italia.net/38878/official-lamela-spurs-ljajic-roma … #THFC
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 29, 2013, 02:29:25 am
Gonna be interesting to see if Celtic can overturn their deficit tonight.   Whens the CL draw proper, tomorrow or friday?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 29, 2013, 02:33:43 am
Whoop.. aaand there we go. 
Lamela replaces Bale on the BBC Football front page.
How apt.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 29, 2013, 02:47:34 am
Really excited about the Lamela signing  ;D now sign Chiriches and Eriksen and i'll be over the moon.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 29, 2013, 02:53:37 am
Really excited about the Lamela signing  ;D now sign Chiriches and Eriksen and i'll be over the moon.

Lamela and Eriksen would be most excellent dude.

I too would be very happy with that as our concluded business.

Chiriches I know very little about.

As always though... until the ink is dry...  ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 29, 2013, 02:54:52 am
and... I know he's yet to kick a ball in the BPL, and I yet eat these words (which I gladly would), but am pleased we did not sign Willian. 

Suffice to say, he will fit in well at Chelsea.  ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 29, 2013, 02:57:28 am
This has just came up on Baines

Phil McNulty ‏@philmcnulty 20m
And also @bbcmerseysport BBC Radio Merseyside understands that Leighton Baines has asked Everton to agree a deal to sell him to Man Utd.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 29, 2013, 02:57:54 am
Chiriches has been described by many sources as a Vertonghen clone Hop  :P

I just hope AVB doesn't sell Defoe, sell Adebayor please, just don't sell JD, always an excellent impact sub to have at any level.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 29, 2013, 03:22:42 am
Chiriches has been described by many sources as a Vertonghen clone Hop  :P

I just hope AVB doesn't sell Defoe, sell Adebayor please, just don't sell JD, always an excellent impact sub to have at any level.

Is it true that his nickname is The Impaler?  ;D

That's Vlad obviously, not Jermain   :D

And on Jermain - yes he is an excellent impact sub.
Looked sharp when he came on against Palace.
However, he is only any good in that capacity, in my opinion.

Watching him over the years, I have learned that he is far too selfish a player yo fit into this Spurs side.
Selfish can be good as a striker... but not for 90 minutes...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 29, 2013, 03:32:22 am
Gonna be interesting to see if Celtic can overturn their deficit tonight.   Whens the CL draw proper, tomorrow or friday?
Tomorrow 4.30-5pm ish

Who are spurs hoping to get? ;D ;D :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 29, 2013, 04:12:59 am
Transfer Central TNC ‏@TransferNewsCen 53m
Mark Overmars(Ajax) confirms Spurs are in talks with their midfielder Eriksen -Nik
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 29, 2013, 04:21:41 am
Gonna be interesting to see if Celtic can overturn their deficit tonight.   Whens the CL draw proper, tomorrow or friday?
Tomorrow 4.30-5pm ish

Who are spurs hoping to get? ;D ;D :D

No mate.. we're not in it. 

Keep up.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 29, 2013, 04:25:33 am
Gonna be interesting to see if Celtic can overturn their deficit tonight.   Whens the CL draw proper, tomorrow or friday?
Tomorrow 4.30-5pm ish

Who are spurs hoping to get? ;D ;D :D

No mate.. we're not in it. 

Keep up.
Are you not??? :o
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: guest15 on August 29, 2013, 04:26:27 am
from footy humour : )

Tottenham have signed Paulinho, Capoue, Soldado, Lamela, Chadli
and now possibly Christian Eriksen.


Arsenal have signed Sanogo.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 29, 2013, 05:03:25 am
The Shaktar Karagundy keeper is having a blinder already.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 29, 2013, 05:25:22 am
http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12691/8894244/tottenham-given-permission-to-speak-to-ajax-midfielder-christian-eriksen (http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12691/8894244/tottenham-given-permission-to-speak-to-ajax-midfielder-christian-eriksen)

 ;D ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on August 29, 2013, 05:28:46 am
English referees are useless...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: guest15 on August 29, 2013, 05:48:06 am
that is funny...

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Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 29, 2013, 05:50:22 am
We've resigned Flamini :-\
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on August 29, 2013, 05:52:21 am
3 yards from goal, all the time in the world and still no goal...damn kids
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on August 29, 2013, 06:01:25 am
biggest kid showed how it works :'(
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 29, 2013, 06:01:38 am
http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12691/8894244/tottenham-given-permission-to-speak-to-ajax-midfielder-christian-eriksen (http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12691/8894244/tottenham-given-permission-to-speak-to-ajax-midfielder-christian-eriksen)

 ;D ;D

 ;D

Only 21?  I thought he was older than that.  Looks older.

Steal for 8m... a la Van der Vaart price
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 29, 2013, 06:02:57 am
We've resigned Flamini :-\

Oh right, now you've purchased someone, I can...... oh, no, hang on...

As you were.   ::)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on August 29, 2013, 06:12:16 am
Morning ...

Watching the Milan / PSV game.

Amazing that a player flicks it up & tries an overhead kick (El Shaa) ... ref blows up for a foul - dangerous play ... ::).

Beuk - I'm guessing you're watching that. You reckon El Shaa played it dangerously?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on August 29, 2013, 06:17:47 am
No I already said that referee was useless  :P
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on August 29, 2013, 06:23:22 am
Milan just takes the changes...Not much between the teams but Milan had 2 good and 2 half changes and scores 3 goals, tbf PSV wasn't that good today
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on August 29, 2013, 06:35:12 am
Celtic  ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on August 29, 2013, 06:40:14 am
Re: the ref - saw you mentioned that & that was the first incident I looked at went ::) ...

Yeah - that last goal would be tough to swallow. KPB did well to get the shot off - guess it's just not your night when a half-chance like that goes in.

PSV ... what I saw in the last 35 min, they did struggle. Milan just sat back & waited for them to come at them. Just no creativity going forward.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 29, 2013, 06:40:26 am
yeahhhhhhhhh celtic :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 29, 2013, 06:42:01 am
CL draw pots...

POT 1: Bayern Munich, Barcelona, Chelsea, Real Madrid, Manchester United, Arsenal, Porto & Benfica
POT 2: Atlético Madrid, Shakhtar Donetsk, AC Milan, Schalke, Marseille, CSKA Moscow, PSG, Juventus
POT 3: Zenit, Manchester City, Ajax, Borussia Dortmund, Basel, Olympiacos, Galatasaray, Bayer Leverksuen
POT4: Copenhagen, Napoli, Anderlecht, Celtic, Steaua Bucureşti, Viktoria Plzeň, Austria Vienna, Real Sociedad
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 29, 2013, 06:42:19 am
whats with the Celtic love, booooooooooooooooo
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 29, 2013, 06:43:15 am
So everyone (esp City) want Benfica or Porto from pot one
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 29, 2013, 06:46:39 am
Sooooooooo

Man Utd V Liverpool in the COC round 3
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 29, 2013, 06:49:31 am
West Brom v Arsenal


Villa Vs Spurs



Some great games already
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on August 29, 2013, 06:55:59 am
So everyone (esp City) want Benfica or Porto from pot one
Who cares? Pot 2 is the decider
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on August 29, 2013, 07:09:59 am
whats with the Celtic love, booooooooooooooooo

Now Now

but anyway  (http://www.emoticonswallpapers.com/emotion/3d/3d-smiley-049.gif)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 29, 2013, 08:37:39 am
So everyone (esp City) want Benfica or Porto from pot one
Who cares? Pot 2 is the decider


How do you figure that? every pot is important and it would be beneficial to anyone outside pot 1 to get Benfica/Porto if you have ambitions of qualfiying
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on August 29, 2013, 08:48:57 am
No, Pot 1 is the least interesting, they are all good opponents, pot2 has some great teams but a couple of has beens, get a weak team from that pot and you have a good change to qualify for the next round,

Don't underestimate those Portugese teams, They are always in it till at least march, Benfica was one of those teams Chelsea should have lost to when they won the CL.

Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 29, 2013, 09:06:27 am
I have to disagree.  I dont underestimate Porto or Benfica but i dont think they are really belonging of being pot 1 teams.   Sure they do perform consistently well in europe but for me they stick out as the obvious picks from a team like Man Citys point of view.  It would be hugely beneficial for City to get one of those 2 rather than a Barca, Bayern as the top seeded team.

When i look at pot 2 they all look good teams, but at a similar level, barring say Juventus.  So rather than who to get from that pot id say it was all about avoiding Juventus, PSG and perhaps Milan too in that order.  Outside of those its 6 and half a dozen.

Pot 3 - all about avoiding Dortmund and City for most opponents id imagine.  Pot 4 - Avoid Napoli.   

Thats how i see it.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 29, 2013, 09:15:54 am
After watching Revista since the Liga BBVA came back I take back what I said about Diego Costa when he was rumoured to go to Liverpool, seems he's really matured with the departure of Falcao and is looking like a great replacement.

He seems to have worked on his pace & finishing and just seems so much more intelligent than he seemed last season, definitely one to watch out for this season considering he's only 24/25? Could be another one that jumps ship if a bigger club come calling.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 29, 2013, 09:18:05 am
I never see Revisita anymore, used to watch it all the time too, need to get back into it.


Dream group for City tomorrow - Benfica, Marseille, City, Celtic.   I dont necessarily think Celtic are worst team in pot 4 would just be good for City to beat them a couple times  ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: guest15 on August 29, 2013, 09:28:47 am
i would rather get barca (in the sense of a stronger/strongest) then porto in pot 1, barca will be consistent and probably win 5 of its games, and a draw maybe. then you hv to fight with the rest of the 2, our case, 1 from pot2 and the other from pot4.

on the otherhand, if you get benfica from pot1, they might be inconsistent, and lose out a surprise game, and change the balance of the group drastically, the 4th one might be a contender with an away win in porto, lisboa.

those are all probabilities but nonetheless i would rather get manu, barca, bayern ... that is how i see it.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 29, 2013, 06:22:34 pm
I think that theory makes sense if you are focused on coming 2nd Otu, but if you want to come 1st, then i think my draw would be more favourable.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 29, 2013, 06:49:38 pm
Funny story re the crazy Napoli chairman

http://metro.co.uk/2013/08/28/no-capri-sun-in-the-offing-for-major-of-mediterranean-island-if-napoli-owner-sues-over-gonzalo-higuains-facial-injury-3941032/
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on August 29, 2013, 07:00:13 pm
I think that theory makes sense if you are focused on coming 2nd Otu, but if you want to come 1st, then i think my draw would be more favourable.
second spot is all city should look at, they don't exaclty have a great trackrecord in Europe despite the quality they have
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 29, 2013, 07:08:41 pm
I think that theory makes sense if you are focused on coming 2nd Otu, but if you want to come 1st, then i think my draw would be more favourable.
second spot is all city should look at, they don't exaclty have a great trackrecord in Europe despite the quality they have

Its all about qualification for City, you're right.   After that who knows.   But if we draw a Benfica or Porto from pot 1 and avoid Juve in pot 2 then City's ambitions will be to top the group.  I'm sure Pellegrini will want to top the group anyway but that would be a lot easier with a kind draw.

Its important City go as far as possible this year and for forthcoming years if we want to redress that UEFA coefficient and bump teams like Arsenal, Benfica and Porto out the top seeds down to their rightful spots  ;D

Im sure City will progress this year.  People mock them for past efforts, rightly so but this is a new era and im sure they will show what they are about this year.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: guest15 on August 29, 2013, 07:12:59 pm
I think that theory makes sense if you are focused on coming 2nd Otu, but if you want to come 1st, then i think my draw would be more favourable.

exactly, we should aim 2nd place, that is a realistic approach... if we just go out and talk about topping a group, those would be just words, but empty words... last yr, we got 2nd place, and that was good enough...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: guest15 on August 29, 2013, 07:18:42 pm
that said,

benfica, spartak moskva, gala, plzen

would be nice ... : )

rumours, arsenal bid 25M for benteke, 22M for ddr...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 29, 2013, 07:24:40 pm
Arsenal are getting a bit annoying (might already be for some)  but moving for Benteke after he has 'committed' to Villa, they are showing little respect for other teams.



Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 29, 2013, 07:24:54 pm
Dont think DDR would go to Arsenal.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: guest15 on August 29, 2013, 07:26:11 pm
aparently that was a twitter hoax...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 29, 2013, 07:41:10 pm
Arsenal are getting a bit annoying (might already be for some)  but moving for Benteke after he has 'committed' to Villa, they are showing little respect for other teams.

Totally agree.  That is bang out of order (if true).

Attempting to unsettle a clearly, now settled (for this season at least), player.

But is it true?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 29, 2013, 07:59:16 pm
Arsenal are getting a bit annoying (might already be for some)  but moving for Benteke after he has 'committed' to Villa, they are showing little respect for other teams.

Totally agree.  That is bang out of order (if true).

Attempting to unsettle a clearly, now settled (for this season at least), player.

But is it true?

Yeah who knows, will reserve judgement for now.

Wonder how many players ze Spurs are gonna sign today Hop.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 29, 2013, 08:08:27 pm
Arsenal are getting a bit annoying (might already be for some)  but moving for Benteke after he has 'committed' to Villa, they are showing little respect for other teams.

Totally agree.  That is bang out of order (if true).

Attempting to unsettle a clearly, now settled (for this season at least), player.

But is it true?

Yeah who knows, will reserve judgement for now.

Wonder how many players ze Spurs are gonna sign today Hop.

Dunno, but would be good to nick Eto'o from Chelsea at the last second...  ;D

Think them and City are the only two BPL clubs that could afford his wages...
Or maybe Fulham now...

Nice free signing though.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 29, 2013, 08:16:21 pm
Is he actually going for free?  I thought it was 6m odds or something.

Used to be a big fan of Etoo as a striker, wondering/hoping that he has now lost his edge.   For a non-Chelsea fan im actually thoroughly pissed off about Lukaku getting pushed aside.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 29, 2013, 08:24:28 pm
Is he actually going for free?  I thought it was 6m odds or something.

Used to be a big fan of Etoo as a striker, wondering/hoping that he has now lost his edge.   For a non-Chelsea fan im actually thoroughly pissed off about Lukaku getting pushed aside.

According to the BBC. 

Although they also reported in 2011 that he had signed a three year deal with Anzhi...

Go figure...

Yes, I think the Lukaku situ is **** poor too.
He should push for another loan, a perm move.
Waaay too good to sit in Chelski reserves.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 29, 2013, 08:34:09 pm

Wonder how many players ze Spurs are gonna sign today Hop.

I am hoping three...  Chiriches, Eriksen, Lamela

But there are so many rumours sloshing around now...
Funny how these rumours all spring up, when you come into a wedge of cash...

Hernanes, Banega, and now Hernandez

Let's hope it doesn't all end in tears, with a big Football Manager style fiasco, where it all looks great on paper, but on grass...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: PointedMarlin on August 29, 2013, 08:43:25 pm
Watching the Sky Sports News feed - Arsenal's 'Out' list runs to 3 PAGES  :o
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 29, 2013, 08:43:38 pm
I think the first 3 you will certainly get.  Not sure about Eriksen but early signs are encouraging for Spurs and i think given some of the players you have signed, i think that will be the incentive to make the move even tho no CL football.   

Not sure how much else you would need after those 3 arrive? what other positions require strengthening?  Potentially a secondary striker,buy Lukaku lol.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 29, 2013, 08:56:46 pm
I think the first 3 you will certainly get.  Not sure about Eriksen but early signs are encouraging for Spurs and i think given some of the players you have signed, i think that will be the incentive to make the move even tho no CL football.   

Not sure how much else you would need after those 3 arrive? what other positions require strengthening?  Potentially a secondary striker,buy Lukaku lol.

Striker situation is interesting.

Ade is great on a good day - but there aren't many of those.

Defoe is a great impact sub, but if Soldado gets crocked, where does that leaves us?
Defoe is not a starter for me.  Too selfish.

I say Ade out, and another striker in.

Hernandez would be a good choice, as he is used to rotation.
I also think he is a fantastic player, wasted on Utds bench (when he's even on it)

I don't think they will sign another striker though.
I sense that AVB wants to bring Kane through...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 29, 2013, 09:29:25 pm
Podolski out for 10-12 then...

Will this force Arsene to cough up the readies?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 29, 2013, 09:33:33 pm
Just shoot me :-/

Poldo out for 10 weeks, so 4 months as he plays for Arsenal. 

And we're apparently after Quagliarella - god I hope that's not true.

Just need to draw PSG, Dortmund and Napoli and this day is complete.
 
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: guest15 on August 29, 2013, 09:38:02 pm
saw this on twitter... spurs squad is quite strong now and can make 2 strong team out of that...
AVb's job is not easy, keeping everyone up, motivated and happy...


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Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 29, 2013, 09:41:24 pm
saw this on twitter... spurs squad is quite strong now and can make 2 strong team out of that...
AVb's job is not easy, keeping everyone up, motivated and happy...

Not to mention Adebayor, Holtby and Ekotto...

Like I said earlier... Football Manager fiasco incoming?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: guest15 on August 29, 2013, 09:46:10 pm
if i was him, i would offload some players immy, either loan or sell...
too crowded
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 29, 2013, 11:39:09 pm
So we've confirmed the signing of Flamini.  Decent player who can play CDM, RB or LB but won't be first or even second choice in any of those positions.  And on a free you can't really complain
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 29, 2013, 11:48:07 pm
So we've confirmed the signing of Flamini.  Decent player who can play CDM, RB or LB but won't be first or even second choice in any of those positions.  And on a free you can't really complain

You can mate.. unless he's not being paid  ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 29, 2013, 11:49:15 pm
Always look on the bright side of life..  ;)

*whistles tune in head*
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 30, 2013, 12:18:28 am
Just realised...

Enjoy facing Eto'o in every BPL side next year
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 30, 2013, 12:40:31 am
I think Lamela is all but confirmed, he flew into London today & he knows he has to leave Roma and he'll have a good relationship with Franco Baldini so i'm not worried about that one, same with Chiriches he was flew into London last night (maybe this morning) so that should be confirmed soon.

Eriksen has permission to speak to Spurs but has previously said he wants to play CL football, so i'm not too sure on that one.

One thing is guaranteed though, the future looks bright for Spurs fans.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 30, 2013, 12:43:34 am
The possibilities are going to be mindblowing.   so much so that i cant actually think of any.

Oh wait i wonder how they are going to rate Fernandinho, Willian and Paulinho next season.   Perhaps even Ramires too.   Who will EA decide is the pick of the bunch cos on paper they seem kinda like carbon copys.

I think they will disrespect Fernandinho then he will show them how wrong they were over the season.

Tbh my gut feeling says Willian is the best, not sure why, just that clip they showed on sky of him bursting from halfway and leaving about 5 players for dead was pretty impressive.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 30, 2013, 01:15:33 am
Imagine this card next year;

(http://gyazo.com/afa0517a8f4743222b343b7c84881e8f.png)

 :o That is basically his H2H stats and rating, took the card from a prediction video.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 30, 2013, 01:17:07 am
The possibilities are going to be mindblowing.   so much so that i cant actually think of any.

Oh wait i wonder how they are going to rate Fernandinho, Willian and Paulinho next season.   Perhaps even Ramires too.   Who will EA decide is the pick of the bunch cos on paper they seem kinda like carbon copys.

I think they will disrespect Fernandinho then he will show them how wrong they were over the season.

Tbh my gut feeling says Willian is the best, not sure why, just that clip they showed on sky of him bursting from halfway and leaving about 5 players for dead was pretty impressive.

Willian will get the hump when Mourinho constantly rotates, is my guess.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 30, 2013, 01:27:00 am
I want to know how EA are going to individualise their cards and how they rank them.   

Fernandinho and Willian should be nigh on inseparable.  Big transfers fees from the Eastern Bloc, not capped much at international level yet thought of quite highly nonetheless.   The only obvious difference i can see is that Willian has a big ass afro.   Perhaps he is the brazilian Tom Huddlestone?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 30, 2013, 01:29:42 am
Is Willian not more of a CAM/winger and Ramires, Fernandinho, Paulinho more CM/CDMs??

And that card looks ridiculous ;D Assaidi will be a silver too :o
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 30, 2013, 01:33:34 am
yeah probably, so they will all have identical stats except Ramires will be touch faster and Willian will be a CAM.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 30, 2013, 01:38:57 am
CL draw time people
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 30, 2013, 01:39:21 am
BPL silvers will be even better next year I feel, Okore that plays for Villa will around the same stats as Chiriches just with a bit less pace.

As for Chiriches, in H2H he has the long shot taker trait with good shot power and long shots, so even EA know he's a Vertonghen clone  :D

Ratings wise on the Brazilians I predict;

Ramires - 82
Willian - 82 (Probably a LW)
Fernandinho - 82
Paulinho - 81
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 30, 2013, 01:41:38 am
A little nervous for this draw, normally i look at it and think yeah we beat 95% of teams in pots 2,3 & 4 but this year every pot looks strong (apart from a few in 4)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 30, 2013, 01:51:53 am
Not nervous, im confident City will get a reasonable draw.  Cant get the group from hell 3 years in a row.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 30, 2013, 01:55:10 am
that was quite funny...

'How did you manage to overcome the odds and beat them?'

'Just score more goals'

:D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 30, 2013, 02:01:59 am
Sounds like classic case of footballers being a bit dim and media folks asking stupid questions.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 30, 2013, 02:04:11 am
This will take forever if Billy McNeil is drawing these teams  ::)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 30, 2013, 02:05:33 am
Arsenal in Group F and Billy McNeill struggling with the balls.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 30, 2013, 02:05:55 am
This is funny ;D

Going to take ages tho
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 30, 2013, 02:07:03 am
They really do make these draws painful.

Always wonder why they even bother to draw the 1st seeds, suppose its relevant to what day of the week you play on if nothing else  ???
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 30, 2013, 02:08:37 am
yeah I think that's why Eric
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 30, 2013, 02:10:21 am
But c'mon who really cares about that?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 30, 2013, 02:13:30 am
Bit cruel to put Billy through that... did they not rehearse with him and realise he couldn't open it.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 30, 2013, 02:14:29 am
harsh, he's been subbed out for Cruyff.  Not a bad sub to be fair.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 30, 2013, 02:15:13 am
Marseille ;D ;D

Happy with that
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 30, 2013, 02:16:47 am
Ah ****, that was my pick from pot 2 for City  >:(  Give Arsenal a tough draw, they always get **** easy draws.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 30, 2013, 02:18:27 am
No really tasty groups yet
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 30, 2013, 02:18:56 am
Group C or G for City please, even if it means PSG.  We'll take them.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 30, 2013, 02:20:06 am
Barca/Milan will be tasty one as will whatever group Juve go in.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 30, 2013, 02:20:20 am
No really tasty groups yet

Barca and Milan isn't tasty enough?  :P
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 30, 2013, 02:20:26 am
Porto & Atletico :o Interesting.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 30, 2013, 02:20:33 am
It soooooooo has to be G for City, pleaaaaaaaaseeeeeee
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 30, 2013, 02:21:08 am
aha there we go.  Madrid and Juve


Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 30, 2013, 02:22:34 am
This is the important pot now with Dormund and City in it and also some really crap teams
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 30, 2013, 02:22:42 am
It soooooooo has to be G for City, pleaaaaaaaaseeeeeee

A harder group than you think, Atletico are brilliant this year and Porto always do well.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 30, 2013, 02:23:51 am
G, D, then C in that order, since we cant get F

I dont think Atletico can really be better minus Falcao, but then thats just my ignorant opinion :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 30, 2013, 02:25:20 am
Like I was talking about Diego Costa last night, they haven't missed Falcao at all so far.
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 30, 2013, 02:25:28 am
Must avoid B and H, pleaaaaaaaaaase
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Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on August 30, 2013, 02:25:46 am
Will take E for celtic  ;)
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 30, 2013, 02:26:02 am
now im a little nervous  :o
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Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 30, 2013, 02:26:08 am
Nice group for Chelsea
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 30, 2013, 02:27:29 am
Celtic are getting put in with City, since my celtic supporting mate at work said Celtic could take City without Kompany
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 30, 2013, 02:28:15 am
dam wanted H for Leverkusen
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 30, 2013, 02:28:56 am
Love how all the ex pros drawing teams do their best to put the proper accents on  :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 30, 2013, 02:29:00 am
I think City will be better than Milan this season but i still dont want that group
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Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on August 30, 2013, 02:29:16 am
oh you're getting H  ;D
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 30, 2013, 02:30:01 am
phew
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Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 30, 2013, 02:30:34 am
Ooooh drawn with Bayern and CSKA.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on August 30, 2013, 02:30:39 am
Munich  ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 30, 2013, 02:30:48 am
Damn we have Dortmund
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 30, 2013, 02:31:04 am
Ill take that, put Guardiola in his place.  Easy 4th pot team and it should be an easy group to get thru.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 30, 2013, 02:31:33 am
Dortmund for Arsenal, tough one.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 30, 2013, 02:31:42 am
If Arsenal get Napoli in pot 4 you are going out :D
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Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on August 30, 2013, 02:31:50 am
Deffo want E for Celtic  :-\
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: WClass on August 30, 2013, 02:32:20 am
Damn we have Dortmund

Great draw for us . no complaints at all
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 30, 2013, 02:33:33 am
I would go for C if i was you Buddha, you know you can compete with Benfica and Olympiacos are at a level below them.  Decent shout for 2nd/3rd in that group.


But you're getting Citeh  ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: WClass on August 30, 2013, 02:33:44 am
I am loving the way that Arsenal are so dismissed this year  .  I think they will surprise a lot of people this year  . 
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 30, 2013, 02:34:09 am
If Arsenal get Napoli in pot 4 you are going out :D
Don't even think about that Eric ;D Bad vibes
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 30, 2013, 02:34:51 am
I really think some of you guys are underestimating the difficulty of the groups, especially City and Arsenal's.
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Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 30, 2013, 02:35:06 am
Eric I blame you
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: WClass on August 30, 2013, 02:35:57 am
I really think some of you guys are underestimating the difficulty of the groups, especially City and Arsenal's.

it is the Champions league  . No group is easy  .
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 30, 2013, 02:36:04 am
I am loving the way that Arsenal are so dismissed this year  .  I think they will surprise a lot of people this year  . 

Based on what?  :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 30, 2013, 02:36:12 am
Hahahahahahahahaha  ;D

We all have different opinions, me and Beuk like never agree.  The main thing is that i know my opinion is right 100% of the time.

Trust me, City will cruise thru that group.
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Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on August 30, 2013, 02:38:18 am
Mother of ****
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Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 30, 2013, 02:38:21 am
Hard draw for Celtic.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 30, 2013, 02:38:55 am
Ah well cant win them all.  Good experience for the Celts  ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on August 30, 2013, 02:39:43 am
Will beat Barca again, you heard it here first  :P
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 30, 2013, 02:41:17 am
Course you will Buddha  :)

Ooh Plizen in pot 4, that changes everything  :o
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on August 30, 2013, 02:41:44 am
See Fergie's luck for group draws has rubbed off on Moyes  ::)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 30, 2013, 02:42:36 am
PSG probably have the easiest group on paper.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: WClass on August 30, 2013, 02:42:43 am
I am loving the way that Arsenal are so dismissed this year  .  I think they will surprise a lot of people this year  . 

Based on what?  :D

the more interesting question is why everyone seems to dismiss them ?  Players are a year older  , dead wood gone  .  My only concern is whether the squad is deep enough to compete on all fronts .  They have players that are very underrated  .  the injuries concern me , but i has become so fashionable to batter Arsenal for not signing players . I do not think we should be signing anything but proven winners - we have too many young players as is  . 

I love the draw  . we will only be a better side if we progress and no one will fancy us at all  .

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Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 30, 2013, 02:44:31 am
Well at least we will have some great nights at the Emirates and it's the Champions League, it's meant to be tough  We didn't desperately get 4th to play some sh*t in Romania
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 30, 2013, 02:46:33 am
I am loving the way that Arsenal are so dismissed this year  .  I think they will surprise a lot of people this year  . 

Based on what?  :D

the more interesting question is why everyone seems to dismiss them ?  Players are a year older  , dead wood gone  .  My only concern is whether the squad is deep enough to compete on all fronts .  They have players that are very underrated  .  the injuries concern me , but i has become so fashionable to batter Arsenal for not signing players . I do not think we should be signing anything but proven winners - we have too many young players as is  . 

I love the draw  . we will only be a better side if we progress and no one will fancy us at all  .



The squad depth is the reason many people have dismissed Arsenal this year, too many young players as you say but a lot of those young players have CL experience already. But another few injuries and I don't know if Arsenal have the back up players capable of filling the boots of players like Cazorla, Koscielny, Walcott etc. I never write anyone off myself but I reckon those are reasons why most seem to have written Arsenal off so far  :P
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Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 30, 2013, 02:53:29 am
For anyone that's interested in the Swansea game its on channel 856 (Virgin Media) at 10 past 6, need to press the red button to get English commentary apparently  :P
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: WClass on August 30, 2013, 02:59:04 am
I am loving the way that Arsenal are so dismissed this year  .  I think they will surprise a lot of people this year  . 

Based on what?  :D

the more interesting question is why everyone seems to dismiss them ?  Players are a year older  , dead wood gone  .  My only concern is whether the squad is deep enough to compete on all fronts .  They have players that are very underrated  .  the injuries concern me , but i has become so fashionable to batter Arsenal for not signing players . I do not think we should be signing anything but proven winners - we have too many young players as is  . 

I love the draw  . we will only be a better side if we progress and no one will fancy us at all  .



The squad depth is the reason many people have dismissed Arsenal this year, too many young players as you say but a lot of those young players have CL experience already. But another few injuries and I don't know if Arsenal have the back up players capable of filling the boots of players like Cazorla, Koscielny, Walcott etc. I never write anyone off myself but I reckon those are reasons why most seem to have written Arsenal off so far  :P

it is so trendy to hate on players like ramsey or giroud  .  but if both of them mature and have good years  , then the team looks totally different  .  I dont think you chase depth early in the window  . you chase your big targets  .  they missed out  (it seems) on all of them for a variety of good reasons  .  once suarez was identified  , things had a chance of going very right or very wrong  .   

I am optimistic that they will add more depth .
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 30, 2013, 03:01:13 am
I'm thinking....

Beat Marseille home and away
Beat either Dortmund or Napoli at home
Get 1/2 points from the other 3 games

then we have a chance.
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Post by: beuk on August 30, 2013, 03:09:54 am
A draw even City can qualify from @Eric.

Again a bad draw for Ajax, They should be able to beat Celtic but who knows how they play without Alderwereld en Eriksen

First time ever Ajax is drawn against Barca
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Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on August 30, 2013, 03:33:50 am
Again a bad draw for Ajax, They should be able to beat Celtic


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Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 30, 2013, 03:36:23 am
Well I wish you all the very worst of luck and hope you all lose miserably.. apart from Utd and Celtic.

 ;D :D
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Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 30, 2013, 03:40:50 am
I hope you do well in the Champions League too Hop.  Oh wait.... ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 30, 2013, 03:48:09 am
Is it about to start again...?

Little Bit CL & NLD ‏@DialSquare_1886 2m
"@hul10: Luis Suarez slammed the idea of staying at #Liverpool w/ icy "no comment" to French press today.

(http://gyazo.com/7bdb771acc30d891cbe90adc566e2ff1.png)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 30, 2013, 04:04:40 am
I hope you do well in the Champions League too Hop.  Oh wait.... ;D

Again... we're not in it.

Do keep up.  ::)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 30, 2013, 04:07:24 am
I hope you do well in the Champions League too Hop.  Oh wait.... ;D

Again... we're not in it.

Do keep up.  ::)
ahh my mistake, keep thinking Newcastle equalised.

I'm going to cop so much flack if we lose on Sunday ;D

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Post by: Nophut on August 30, 2013, 04:14:14 am
I hope you do well in the Champions League too Hop.  Oh wait.... ;D

Again... we're not in it.

Do keep up.  ::)
ahh my mistake, keep thinking Newcastle equalised.

I'm going to cop so much flack if we lose on Sunday ;D

If?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 30, 2013, 04:34:11 am
The gloves are off in the battle for 4th place already :P
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Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 30, 2013, 04:35:57 am
Be good to see Sandro, Carroll and Holtby getting some game time tonight.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 30, 2013, 04:36:36 am
The gloves are off in the battle for 4th place already :P

Why?  You and Lewis about to step out into the car park?  ;D
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Post by: guest15 on August 30, 2013, 04:39:37 am
6 cool games for us, planning to go to CPH for the away game, lived there b4, will be good to see some old friends...
if we want to carry the competition to march, then we should realistically aim 3rd place and go on in europa league,
we might even win that.

1RM - 2Juve - 3Gala - 4CPH

that is how i see the group will end up
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 30, 2013, 04:45:58 am
How credible a source is Tancredi Palmeri?

According to him the money Spurs spent on Soldado, Paulinho, Chadli and Capoue wasn't dependent on Bale leaving, so if Lamela, Eriksen and Chiriches come in, Spurs would still have £60m to spend.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 30, 2013, 04:48:29 am
How credible a source is Tancredi Palmeri?

According to him the money Spurs spent on Soldado, Paulinho, Chadli and Capoue wasn't dependent on Bale leaving, so if Lamela, Eriksen and Chiriches come in, Spurs would still have £60m to spend.

That's what I've been saying all along dude...

Only spent £37m this summer so far, net.   ;D

Maybe AVB could bring in IF Lloris.
Can't think where else to spend it...  :D
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Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 30, 2013, 04:50:48 am
How credible a source is Tancredi Palmeri?

According to him the money Spurs spent on Soldado, Paulinho, Chadli and Capoue wasn't dependent on Bale leaving, so if Lamela, Eriksen and Chiriches come in, Spurs would still have £60m to spend.

That's what I've been saying all along dude...

Only spent £37m this summer so far, net.   ;D

Maybe AVB could bring in IF Lloris.
Can't think where else to spend it...  :D

£60m for another striker? I'd like him to keep some of it for January incase all goes wrong, although all the new signings are exciting we really need to hope they all settle in really quickly.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 30, 2013, 04:54:15 am
How credible a source is Tancredi Palmeri?

According to him the money Spurs spent on Soldado, Paulinho, Chadli and Capoue wasn't dependent on Bale leaving, so if Lamela, Eriksen and Chiriches come in, Spurs would still have £60m to spend.

That's what I've been saying all along dude...

Only spent £37m this summer so far, net.   ;D

Maybe AVB could bring in IF Lloris.
Can't think where else to spend it...  :D

£60m for another striker? I'd like him to keep some of it for January incase all goes wrong, although all the new signings are exciting we really need to hope they all settle in really quickly.

Yes, how quickly they gel as a team is the key... 
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 30, 2013, 04:55:52 am
The gloves are off in the battle for 4th place already :P

Why?  You and Lewis about to step out into the car park?  ;D

No im not a Spurs fan duh  ::) :P

@Carlos, Tancredo Palmeri is a solid source, prettys sure he features on ESPN often.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 30, 2013, 05:01:49 am
If the Bale money is being paid in at least 3 separate instalments i think Spurs would be well advised to not go too crazy right now, but then im not their accountant so what do i know.  Spending big on a striker probably not worthwhile as if you only play 1 and Soldado is injury free then it would be better spent elsewhere.  What about RB, competition for Walker or a LB to give same for Rose?  Again spending big in those positions would suggest the aformentioned wouldnt be 1st choice anymore so again possibly unlikely.  No doubt there will be more signings of some sort, just not sure they will be 15m+ signings.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 30, 2013, 05:01:54 am
Was just reading through some of his tweets there Eric, apparently Lazio got Burak Yilmaz for only 12m Euros  :o
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 30, 2013, 05:04:36 am
Is that confirmed now, did see it rumoured.  Yeah does seem a good deal, he is 28 tho maybe that was a factor and dunno what his contractual situation was either, maybe just had a year left.
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 30, 2013, 05:20:38 am
Glad we agree on something Beuk :) Give it a few months and you will be singing City's praises wait and see :P

@Lewis, was funny earlier listening to Arsenal fan's on talksport , a disgruntled fan reckoned Arsenal could only get 7 points out all the matches, unlikely i know but the best bit was he reckoned they could take 3 points from each of the double headers against Dortmund and Napoli BUT would only get 1 point from 2 matches against Marseille :D  I was like WTF is that guy crazy or just confused
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Post by: guest15 on August 30, 2013, 05:21:00 am
Was just reading through some of his tweets there Eric, apparently Lazio got Burak Yilmaz for only 12m Euros  :o

thas been denied by gala chairman... our lowest for yilmaz is 20M, accdng to him... yday a gala club official was in roma, press speculated about yilmaz leaving, it turned out to be the other way round, gala was there for candreva and lulic...

and lastly, if yilmaz is sold this season, and for a price tag like that, i kid you not, we will burn that faking stadium down, there will be so huge protest that chairman would have to step down... at least that is how our fanbase was when i was younger :P 10-15 yrs ago, dunno how they are now
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Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 30, 2013, 05:24:06 am
Yeah Eric I heard that too.

Marseille we need 6 from, any less than 6 and I'd say it's game over.  Then I actually think we could beat Napoli at The Emirates.  So that's 9 points.. ummm maybe a point from Dortmund at home and then another point from one of the two tricky away games. 

We need to target 10/11 points to go through and with a few good signings and a bit of luck we can do it ;D
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Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 30, 2013, 05:29:52 am
Was just reading through some of his tweets there Eric, apparently Lazio got Burak Yilmaz for only 12m Euros  :o

thas been denied by gala chairman... our lowest for yilmaz is 20M, accdng to him... yday a gala club official was in roma, press speculated about yilmaz leaving, it turned out to be the other way round, gala was there for candreva and lulic...

and lastly, if yilmaz is sold this season, and for a price tag like that, i kid you not, we will burn that faking stadium down, there will be so huge protest that chairman would have to step down... at least that is how our fanbase was when i was younger :P 10-15 yrs ago, dunno how they are now

I didn't think 12m seemed a good deal for Gala, and I holidayed in Turkey for about 12 years in a row when I was younger, I know how crazy some Turks can be  :P btw just seen that Shota Arverladze is manager of Kasimpasa, what are the opinions of him as a manager in Turkey? Seems like he's built a solid team with Babel, Uche, Isaksson etc.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 30, 2013, 06:07:26 am
Stuttgart and Udinese put out in the EL qualifiers  :o
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 30, 2013, 06:08:03 am
Glad Udinese went out after i lost money on them in 1st leg
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 30, 2013, 06:11:14 am
According the Sam Matterface, if Tblisi score 7 goals tonight the game will go to extra time  ::)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on August 30, 2013, 06:19:33 am
Feyenoord is also out of it, just a great russian opponent and not in great from
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on August 30, 2013, 06:32:19 am
Morning ... waking up reading about the groups and seeing the reactions in here was quite comical. BB ... your comment takes the cake.

Nice to wake up as a Utd fan, rather than Arsenal or Celtic. Sorry BB - did have a chuckle when I saw Group H ... wow :o. Obviously Eric doesn't have too much empathy.

Good catching up ... back to work now ::)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on August 30, 2013, 06:34:14 am

... and Chelsea signing Eto'o on a free, after missing out on Rooney. Well ... I'm guessing he probably took 6M as his signing on bonus apart from the 300k a week wage ... ok then.


Edit ... just seen the poll on transfer watch ... 


Poll: How many goals will Samuel Eto'o score for Chelsea this season?
Less than five (19%)
Between five and 10 (36%)
Between 11 and 15 (29%)
Over 15 (16%)


Hilarious ...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on August 30, 2013, 06:37:54 am
Ok BB ... this make you smile maybe ...
Celtic Football Club @celticfc
NL on Teemu Pukki: "I think we are close. He is a good player and we would be pleased to get that one done."
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 30, 2013, 06:43:30 am
http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12691/8896238/transfer-news-real-madrids-kaka-wants-to-leave (http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12691/8896238/transfer-news-real-madrids-kaka-wants-to-leave)

Interesting..
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 30, 2013, 07:01:28 am
(http://gyazo.com/d0aaea9395f5d6fee1f641f219bb3f73.png)

Anyone remember that happening??
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 30, 2013, 07:10:01 am
Watched it on uefa website Lewis so never actually saw the draw just the teams going into the groups
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on August 30, 2013, 07:11:45 am
Yeah its true but he forgot Dortmund is a big club and because of that paired to Bayern so that they automaticly play on a different day, so bayer leverkursen had only that spot available, when i remember correctly
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 30, 2013, 07:17:24 am
Yeah its true but he forgot Dortmund is a big club and because of that paired to Bayern so that they automaticly play on a different day, so bayer leverkursen had only that spot available, when i remember correctly
Seriously  >:( Shocking if true, TV schedules should be done after the draw and not impact on it.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: guest15 on August 30, 2013, 07:54:04 am
Was just reading through some of his tweets there Eric, apparently Lazio got Burak Yilmaz for only 12m Euros  :o

thas been denied by gala chairman... our lowest for yilmaz is 20M, accdng to him... yday a gala club official was in roma, press speculated about yilmaz leaving, it turned out to be the other way round, gala was there for candreva and lulic...

and lastly, if yilmaz is sold this season, and for a price tag like that, i kid you not, we will burn that faking stadium down, there will be so huge protest that chairman would have to step down... at least that is how our fanbase was when i was younger :P 10-15 yrs ago, dunno how they are now

I didn't think 12m seemed a good deal for Gala, and I holidayed in Turkey for about 12 years in a row when I was younger, I know how crazy some Turks can be  :P btw just seen that Shota Arverladze is manager of Kasimpasa, what are the opinions of him as a manager in Turkey? Seems like he's built a solid team with Babel, Uche, Isaksson etc.

why not coming to turkey nowadays for vacations? dont you think its suitable for a family vacation :p just kiddin...

yes shota is here, he used to play for trabzonspor (geographically trabzon is close to georgia, climate and lifestyle similarities as well) with his twin brother archil, they played like 4-5 seasons he became top scorer years ago, then left for rangers, then moved to ajax as i remember correctly.

he was the coach of kayseri last season, started impressive, lost momentum and resigned second half. then he moved to kasimpasa (which is a neighborhood in istanbul, where PM erdogan is from) out of blue. then we learned that, our PM wanted him, PM has some georgian roots, and shota is georgian :) disgusting isnt it? - kasimpasa has a lot of sponsors (s kissers actually) since they came from 2nd div, because PM wants the team to be strong, last year they made quite good signings uche, isaksson. this season as well babel, donk, malki, scarione. guess shota used some connections from his holland days.

all in all, he is showing a mediocre performance, now he has a strong team, he has to make top 4-5 ... we will see at the end of the season.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 30, 2013, 08:07:28 am
So Lewis, looking at putting Ramsey in my fantasy team on the back of two goals the other night...

Is he playing in a more advanced role, and hence the goals?

I can't afford Santi, or Theo.  So it's Wilshere or Ramsey
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on August 30, 2013, 08:11:09 am
No Shota moved to Ajax and then to Rangers, Archil played for Nac Breda
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on August 30, 2013, 08:14:31 am
Yeah its true but he forgot Dortmund is a big club and because of that paired to Bayern so that they automaticly play on a different day, so bayer leverkursen had only that spot available, when i remember correctly
Seriously  >:( Shocking if true, TV schedules should be done after the draw and not impact on it.

They done it for years, They don't allow Real and Barca on the same day and if you know that beforehand it don't see the problem.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 30, 2013, 08:41:45 am
So Lewis, looking at putting Ramsey in my fantasy team on the back of two goals the other night...

Is he playing in a more advanced role, and hence the goals?

I can't afford Santi, or Theo.  So it's Wilshere or Ramsey
I would say Ramsey over Wilshere for sure ATM.  They both kind of play a holding role but get forward a lot still, I wouldn't say Ramsey is playing further forwards but he's getting forward more and when he does get forward he is producing the final ball or shot.


Still not right for me that TV companies can dictate a draw, it should be done completely fairly and then the TV companies and police can sort it out afterwards.   
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 30, 2013, 08:50:40 am
Cheers Lewis.  Think I'll stick after all.
Thanks anyway.

Also don't want to tempt fate this week of all weeks, by putting in an Arsenal player
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on August 30, 2013, 08:53:20 am
http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12691/8896238/transfer-news-real-madrids-kaka-wants-to-leave (http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12691/8896238/transfer-news-real-madrids-kaka-wants-to-leave)

Interesting..

Really AC v Celtic with Kaka again
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 30, 2013, 09:05:59 am
Im with you Lewis, i dont believe that should happen or even does happen.  I dont think clubs would support that kind of agreement, its unfair.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 30, 2013, 09:13:36 am
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4AtGzBENTtw (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4AtGzBENTtw)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on August 30, 2013, 09:15:50 am
They agree to the money they get? money that is paid because of the broadcasting...Seriously you guys didn't know that?

If it was up to me I would vote Champions only but that isn't in anyones commercial interest.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on August 30, 2013, 09:19:55 am
Nice video, great shot against Ajax, didn't know that was him, must have been terrible negotiations to get him that chairman of theirs is really an idiot, Gil Y Gil times 2
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 30, 2013, 09:22:03 am
yes i know that but i still dont believe that it allows them to tamper with the integrity of the draw as a result of that.   Im almost doubting myself cos its late and im tired but i keep coming back to thinking that that would not be allowed.   I understand that tv companies have a lot of sway, sure the reason the matches are played over 2 nights now is bcos thats what they wanted, but i dont believe that it goes as far as affecting the draw like that.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 30, 2013, 09:23:39 am
I think that video just proves he could be another Vertonghen and that's something I definitely won't complain about, if Spurs didn't already have a packed midfield I'd say he could play CDM/CM. Also read that he takes a lot of risks though which in the BPL could result in giving away a few goals.

£9m seems a decent price in the currently inflated market though, could see him being worth a lot more if he settles in at Spurs well.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on August 30, 2013, 09:25:49 am
Nice one Carlos. Bit cheesy at times ;D ... but good to see some of that footage.

Making some of those runs - kind a reminded me of Franco Baresi :o. Looks like he will be a quality signing. Would just be weary that he doesn't leave the defence too exposed when caught out :D.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 30, 2013, 09:27:06 am
I'm not going so far as to say the draw is rigged or anything like that but levukusen should be able to go in either of the 2 groups rather than the rules being broken because of a TV company.

Anyway I'm quite looking forward to the games, we've not come close to winning it recently so might aswell have some great nights playing some good sides rather than a few 2-0 wins Vs some Romanian crap and then going out in the last 16.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on August 30, 2013, 09:27:24 am
yes i know that but i still dont believe that it allows them to tamper with the integrity of the draw as a result of that.   Im almost doubting myself cos its late and im tired but i keep coming back to thinking that that would not be allowed.   I understand that tv companies have a lot of sway, sure the reason the matches are played over 2 nights now is bcos thats what they wanted, but i dont believe that it goes as far as affecting the draw like that.

Not letting clubs form the same country draw each other tampers that same integrity but you didn't mind that...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 30, 2013, 09:28:41 am
No problem hop, let me know if your ever need any more help on Arsenal players (especially all our shiny new players ;D )
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 30, 2013, 09:30:29 am
yes i know that but i still dont believe that it allows them to tamper with the integrity of the draw as a result of that.   Im almost doubting myself cos its late and im tired but i keep coming back to thinking that that would not be allowed.   I understand that tv companies have a lot of sway, sure the reason the matches are played over 2 nights now is bcos thats what they wanted, but i dont believe that it goes as far as affecting the draw like that.

Not letting clubs form the same country draw each other tampers that same integrity but you didn't mind that...

I think thats good for the variety of the competition that they do that.   However its not really about what I mind, more about what the actual regulations are on it.  All im saying is i would like to actually have this confirmed as I've never heard of this before.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 30, 2013, 09:30:47 am
Nice one Carlos. Bit cheesy at times ;D ... but good to see some of that footage.

Making some of those runs - kind a reminded me of Franco Baresi :o. Looks like he will be a quality signing. Would just be weary that he doesn't leave the defence too exposed when caught out :D.

Yeah Kiwi I can't imagine we'll see too much of him and Vertonghen playing together, it'd be like playing with 7 midfielders and 0 defenders  :D

On a FUT note for Chiriches, on H2H he has high/high work rates, really good pace and the rest of his stats are really well rounded, some nice technical stats like long shots, shot power etc. Also has the long shot taker and (maybe) the power free kick trait, definitely a FUT card to look forward to.

http://sofifa.com/en/fifa13winter/player/148685-vlad-chiriches (http://sofifa.com/en/fifa13winter/player/148685-vlad-chiriches)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 30, 2013, 09:32:55 am
Think Everton are being a tad optimistic if this is true

Transfer Central TNC ‏@TransferNewsCen 1h
Daily Mirror now reporting that Everton rejected it because they want £25m each for Fellaini and Baines
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on August 30, 2013, 09:43:48 am
Can't find a better example but it is stated here without giving an example

http://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/season=2014/draws/round=2000479/drawcentre/index.html

Two pairings are made based on the tv audience
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 30, 2013, 09:47:03 am
will check it tomorrow im off to bed :)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on August 30, 2013, 09:50:52 am
£25m each ... that's nuts!

Sure - would pay that for Fellaini (form / presence in the game / technical ability / age). Everton throwing that kind of price tag on Baines is wishful thinking!

Utd should jump on that and offer £25m for Fellaini and see what comes of it.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on August 30, 2013, 09:54:34 am
will check it tomorrow im off to bed :)

Make sure you tucked in well ... got your blankie too?

Enjoy ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 30, 2013, 10:23:32 am
Nice one Carlos. Bit cheesy at times ;D ... but good to see some of that footage.

Making some of those runs - kind a reminded me of Franco Baresi :o. Looks like he will be a quality signing. Would just be weary that he doesn't leave the defence too exposed when caught out :D.

He has been criticised by the national team coach for taking too many risks in the past I believe.

But he sure can play, and AVB likes a high line, which will suit him, like it suits JV.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 30, 2013, 06:17:44 pm
Apparently all 3 of these deals are really close to happening Lewis

Arsenal want to spend their entire summer transfer budget on the Real Madrid trio of 25-year-old striker Karim Benzema, playmaker Mesut Ozil, 24, and 25-year-old winger Angel Di Maria.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 30, 2013, 06:24:58 pm
I would forgive Arsenal and Arsene if he made that happen, seems unlikely we'd get Benzema unless Madrid pick up Suarez aswell.

Imagine:

-----------Wilshere------------Ramsey----------

Di Maria--------------Ozil-----------------Cazorla

-----------------------Benzema----------------

No need for a proper CDM if that happens ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 30, 2013, 06:42:49 pm
Dont think i would play Wilshere and Ramsey up front, but might catch the opposition off guard.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 30, 2013, 06:44:46 pm
I'm dunno Benzema would be a pretty decent holding mid :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 30, 2013, 06:50:13 pm
yeah totally wasnt questioning that decision lol
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on August 30, 2013, 07:38:23 pm
Kevin prince Boateng at Gelsenkirchen for a medical, great signing for Schalke and they should have bought him a week earlier :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 30, 2013, 07:41:33 pm
Surprised that Milan would let him go, seems to have been their main player in games so far this season.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on August 30, 2013, 07:53:05 pm
Italians need the money, They just signed matri with the fee they got for the champions league
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: guest15 on August 30, 2013, 07:53:47 pm
kpb declared couple of times that he wants to get back bundesliga...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 30, 2013, 07:54:29 pm
I know they are short on money but didnt think they were that short.

Between Juventus and Napoli for Serie A title this season.  Dont think Milan have a hope in hell anymore.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 30, 2013, 07:55:15 pm
Racism driven move?  Does he have a brother that still plays in Germany? nah
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: guest15 on August 30, 2013, 08:30:19 pm
https://twitter.com/SpursOfficial/status/373390513715425280

vlad is confirmed?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on August 30, 2013, 08:53:49 pm
Racism driven move?  Does he have a brother that still plays in Germany? nah

Yup ... Jerome is his brother.

Currently, weird one that they are brothers, but in UT get NO chem from one another ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 30, 2013, 08:55:14 pm
Yeah they should add that just for the hell of it. 


I dont think many people would deny that brothers playing together would have a stronger understanding than most pairings.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: guest15 on August 30, 2013, 08:58:50 pm
said once, repeating again...

players with double passports, should be updated with those...
kpb is ghanian/german, ozil is turkish/german...

in fut i cant link ozil to yilmaz, but irl ozil is coming to turkey every summer to visit his grandparents : )
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on August 30, 2013, 09:30:03 pm
Great draw so far :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on August 30, 2013, 09:50:00 pm
Good draw for the dutch teams, good have been a lot worse,

Swansea has a really bad draw, Valencia they know but Kuban beat Feyenoord and St Gallen beat Cska Moskou, they need to play well to progress in that group.

Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 30, 2013, 10:05:49 pm
Well apart from Anzhi, Spurs have a decent draw, should come out of that group pretty easily.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 30, 2013, 10:18:52 pm
I would just about bet my life on Arsenal not getting Di Maria, Ozil and Benzema.

Maybe one, or two, but definitely not all three.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 30, 2013, 10:43:52 pm
Anzhi arent gonna be the same team this year anyway, wouldnt worry much about them
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 31, 2013, 12:24:33 am
It's done.  Lamela has signed.

Bale has agreed personal terms, but Real and Spurs haven't agreed a price.  :D :D :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on August 31, 2013, 12:32:04 am
Ok BB ... this make you smile maybe ...
Celtic Football Club @celticfc
NL on Teemu Pukki: "I think we are close. He is a good player and we would be pleased to get that one done."

At Celtic having his medical now, so we got our finisher now a CB and a holding Mid please Neil
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on August 31, 2013, 12:43:53 am
Just on spurs signing all these players, Where is Holtby  ??? ???
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on August 31, 2013, 12:47:12 am
Celtic already have a great CB, he is called Van Dijk, you're playing him rb... :-\
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on August 31, 2013, 12:59:16 am
Just on spurs signing all these players, Where is Holtby  ??? ???

Where is he?  On the bench mostly  :D
Scored a cracker last night though.  You see it?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on August 31, 2013, 02:23:02 am
Celtic already have a great CB, he is called Van Dijk, you're playing him rb... :-\

Nope Played CB away to  Shakhtar and was awful
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 31, 2013, 04:40:18 am
Rodgers has confirmed liverpool have received a 40m bid for Suarez from a Spanish club (so surely Real Madrid)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 31, 2013, 07:33:46 am
Stunning game.

Got to feel for Cech, some of those saves were awesome in ET.... and Lukaku man - you're a massive dude just smack the ball.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on August 31, 2013, 08:24:21 am
Naah ... stuff that :P

So, the Pep trophy machine rolls on :o

A few things ....
The first goal was a decent team goal. Commentator's remarks about "you won't see a better goal in Europe this season" ... biased swine. It was a quality cross from Schurrle - any decent striker would just have to swing the peg and it would fly into the goal ::)
Ribery really smashed that one!
Quality shootout - bar the Shaqiri & Lukaku. Cole ... lucky idiot - should've been you that missed ... then you go give the shush celebration ... dickhead.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 31, 2013, 06:28:26 pm
Cole is a massive twat so no surprise there
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 31, 2013, 08:59:31 pm
Rodgers has confirmed liverpool have received a 40m bid for Suarez from a Spanish club (so surely Real Madrid)

Thats like £1 less than Arsenal's bid, they will never accept :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 31, 2013, 09:01:18 pm
Watched the game in a pub where they have music and no commentary and it called itself a sports bar so as you might expect, the game pretty much totally passed me by.   Shame for Lukaku :(
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 31, 2013, 09:08:31 pm
God, Paul Merson doesnt half talk ****.   
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 31, 2013, 09:54:37 pm
Hull having a decent start against City who's defence look really poor.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on August 31, 2013, 10:02:07 pm
Alderwereld to Atletico Madrid....confirmed
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on August 31, 2013, 10:02:25 pm
Trying to stream - just starts as Aluko misses that GOLDEN opportunity! Citeh lucky not to concede with that horrendous attempt at a finish ... ::)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 31, 2013, 10:16:36 pm
City are looking poor again, especially defensively.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 31, 2013, 10:31:37 pm
Not long had my stream up and running, not great from City so far
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 31, 2013, 10:32:36 pm
Hull have done some excellent business in this window, good keeper in McGregor and two solid CMs in Huddlestone & Livermore, also a decent striker in Danny Graham. They actually look a decent side.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: guest15 on August 31, 2013, 10:42:10 pm
have aguero, silva in my fantasy team.. .they hardly touched the ball...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 31, 2013, 11:07:42 pm
Yesssssss Negredo :)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 31, 2013, 11:33:19 pm
Take that Hull, stick a man on the line you noobs big Yaya's still gonna score :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 31, 2013, 11:38:24 pm
If I was a City fan i'd be worried about that defence, Hull cut through it easily a few times and just couldn't take their chances, against a top 10 side the result today probably would've been different.

But like they say, 3 points is 3 points  :P
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 31, 2013, 11:42:39 pm
Yeah dont care, ill take the 3 pts for now.  Defence will be stronger when Kompany comes back in and think team is basically still coming together under Pellegrini.

Hull surprised me, they were actually very good in phases.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on August 31, 2013, 11:45:27 pm
Huddlestone will be excellent in the middle of midfield for Hull, they need a player who can slow the game down and spread passes about, Aluko looked good for Hull as well although they really need Danny Graham to start scoring the goals everyone knows he's capable of.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on August 31, 2013, 11:58:32 pm
Quite like the punditry on BT Sports, good panel there of Hargreaves, David James and McManaman
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on September 01, 2013, 12:05:34 am
Nicky Clark gets his first Rangers goal within a minute on his first start  :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 01, 2013, 12:14:46 am
Nice one, did wonder who scored when it came up on SSN as A.Trialist.  Heard good things about this guy
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on September 01, 2013, 12:16:01 am
Last season was his first as a striker and he scored 41 goals in 46 games.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 01, 2013, 12:32:21 am
where have i got it in my head that Cardiffs new signing was called Guy Medel?  was sure he was called that then he joins Cardiff and all of a sudden its Gary Medel.   Am i going crazy or did this really happen?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 01, 2013, 12:40:45 am
Wow, no goals in any of the 4 3pm kick-offs after 40 minutes.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on September 01, 2013, 12:41:29 am
He's always been Gary Medel Eric, you are most definitely crazy!  :P
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 01, 2013, 01:22:01 am
Lol my mind is blown
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 01, 2013, 01:22:45 am
Oh hold on...

Medel's millions at Cardiff City - Inside Spanish Football
www.insidespanishfootball.com/71864/medels-millions-at-cardiff-city/‎
15 Aug 2013 - According to reports from Chile, by virtue of his move to Premier League newcomers Cardiff City, Guy Medel has become the fifth highest ...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on September 01, 2013, 03:56:54 am
MOTD look dire tonight  >:(
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on September 01, 2013, 08:11:12 am
Really excited for Super Sunday tomorrow, kind of nervous about the NL derby though  :o
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on September 01, 2013, 08:23:28 am
I am sh*tting myself Carlos ;D  Quietly confident we can nick it but I'm also fearful of a bit of a thrashing
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on September 01, 2013, 08:27:30 am
I'm really interested to see the Spurs line up Lewis, because i'm not sure if any of the 3 new boys can play straight away. I'd take a draw considering what happened last year, although it was all Spurs before that big c**t Adebayor got sent off  ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on September 01, 2013, 08:56:01 am
Yeah I'm not thinking a 5-2 hattrick :D. Wonders what odds you'd get on that tho
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 01, 2013, 11:02:45 am
Sakho for Liverpool apparently
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on September 01, 2013, 05:53:19 pm
Good player Sakho but for €23m it's bit of a risk
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on September 01, 2013, 05:57:09 pm
Draxler: "But Schalke could change their mind and say 'Well, 40 or 30 million euros is not so bad,' and then I can't do much about it."

"If the club absolutely wants to sell me, I will not say 'No, I want to stay.'"


Seems like if we can get Schalke to agree on a fee he's ours

Monday us going to be manic
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 01, 2013, 08:22:58 pm
Hey Lewis, how close are Arsenal to the triple signing of Di Maria, Ozil and Benzema currently? :P
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 01, 2013, 08:31:20 pm
Just had a look on twitter and got a heads up that Madrid are playing Bilbao right now.  Weird time for a Spanish footy match.   Stuck it on now, Di Maria and Benzema certainly both playing for Madrid.  Isco put Madrid 1 up.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on September 01, 2013, 08:33:10 pm
A very long way off Eric ;D  I think we'll be lucky to get one if I'm being honest.

Viviano (GK from Fiorentina) is having a medical at Arsenal right now according to SKy Italia.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: guest15 on September 01, 2013, 08:35:11 pm
kaka 2 arsenal...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 01, 2013, 08:35:51 pm
The word is that Di Maria doesnt want to go. 

Yeah so he is, just seen a tweet by footballitalia saying the very same thing.

Here's one for Kiwi and Cuz :D -

Juventus have ended their interest in Manchester United's 26-year-old winger Nani, with the Italian club's sporting director Fabio Paratici saying the player has signed a new contract at Old Trafford.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on September 01, 2013, 08:50:17 pm
Sounds like Kaka is our backup option if we fail to sign any of our other targets
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 01, 2013, 09:04:16 pm
Hmm not sure about that one, think Spurs fans would like that.   I read that Galliani is in Madrid to try to do a deal for him but is sceptical about whether they can do one.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 01, 2013, 09:09:01 pm
Herrera who always starts, has been benched for Bilbao for this match against Madrid.  Interesting.  Maybe he wants to make the Utd move.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on September 01, 2013, 09:11:54 pm
The word is that Di Maria doesnt want to go. 

Yeah so he is, just seen a tweet by footballitalia saying the very same thing.

Here's one for Kiwi and Cuz :D -

Juventus have ended their interest in Manchester United's 26-year-old winger Nani, with the Italian club's sporting director Fabio Paratici saying the player has signed a new contract at Old Trafford.


No ... WTF does it take to get rid of that pile of crap ... ::)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 01, 2013, 09:13:53 pm
No Rooney for Utd today! Woooooooah.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 01, 2013, 09:21:47 pm
Actually its rumoured to be a head injury, bit suspicious tho considering we are approaching transfer deadline.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on September 01, 2013, 09:27:15 pm
Did I hear a few boos for benzema?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on September 01, 2013, 09:28:32 pm
Sounds like Jones injured him in training :o But a head injury in training is very suspicious.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on September 01, 2013, 09:28:42 pm
I'll combine a post here, that will transcend to the "Career Mode Lounge".

We started a career mode, however before we started the kid made all the necessary transfers affecting the Premier League (well, most of them). Who did we choose - Spurs.

Damn ... that is one strong team! The transfers they've made this season, are quite incredible! I know it's just stats in a video game ... but they are indeed great signings. Well done to them!

... to be continued ...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on September 01, 2013, 09:30:50 pm
Isco again :o 3-0 Madrid

COuld we be seeing a Fifth IF Isco?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on September 01, 2013, 09:31:09 pm
Ah Eric ... I think I see a consistency on double carriage return.

On my last post I pasted in the pound symbol - it changed a font size. Even though I did a 'undo' and corrected it, it seems to remember something weird and does that.

Happened the last time too. Obviously some glitch in the code ...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 01, 2013, 09:31:19 pm
Did I hear a few boos for benzema?

Probably for that terrible haircut he has :D

Modric and Isco the main men for Madrid in this match.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on September 01, 2013, 09:48:12 pm
Isco's been class yeah.

Schalke have apparently called a press conference in 20 minutes to talk about Draxler, I reckon he's signed a new contract
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on September 01, 2013, 09:52:33 pm
Seen a few Spanish football reporters tweeting rave reviews of Modric so far this year, kind of happy he's starting to perform even though I don't particularly like him for leaving Spurs  >:( really good player and i'm glad he's starting to prove that in Spain.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 01, 2013, 09:55:01 pm
Meh Draxler, schmaxler.  Henk Ten Cate reckons Ronaldo is not a happy player just looking at his body language etc during the Madrid-Bilbao match, think he might have a point, Ronaldo didnt seem his usual self.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on September 01, 2013, 09:56:38 pm
I would put good money on Ronaldo not being at Madrid come September 2nd 2014.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 01, 2013, 09:58:52 pm
Seen a few Spanish football reporters tweeting rave reviews of Modric so far this year, kind of happy he's starting to perform even though I don't particularly like him for leaving Spurs  >:( really good player and i'm glad he's starting to prove that in Spain.

Yeah the commentators were saying they were pleased for him, crowd was chanting his name too.  Commentators were saying he got dreadful press in his early months last season being labelled as worst signing of the season and basically being hung out to dry but as time has gone on has started to really show what he can do.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on September 01, 2013, 09:59:19 pm
No Kagawa again for Utd, not even on the bench.   Such a shame that his Utd career isn't working... another one who should of stayed put at a 'smaller' club
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 01, 2013, 10:04:01 pm
Hmm, this doesn't sound right.

Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand on Wayne Rooney's omission: "It's disappointing obviously but whatever has happened has happened and we can't go back now. We have quality players that can fill the void.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on September 01, 2013, 10:04:16 pm
Rooney out for 'a few weeks' according to Moyes, so he won't be fit for England.  I know you can never be too careful when it comes to head injuries but it seems a bit circumstantial. 
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 01, 2013, 10:04:45 pm
No Kagawa again for Utd, not even on the bench.   Such a shame that his Utd career isn't working... another one who should of stayed put at a 'smaller' club

Yeah was just checking that when i saw this on twitter, poor show.

@StanCollymore @talkSPORT Moyes assured us on Friday he has a big part to play Stan but when Giggs making the team ahead of him  you wonder
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on September 01, 2013, 10:06:02 pm
Funny you mention Rio's comments Eric, there is something not quite right with this Rooney situation.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on September 01, 2013, 10:10:23 pm
The word is that Di Maria doesnt want to go. 

Yeah so he is, just seen a tweet by footballitalia saying the very same thing.

Here's one for Kiwi and Cuz :D -

Juventus have ended their interest in Manchester United's 26-year-old winger Nani, with the Italian club's sporting director Fabio Paratici saying the player has signed a new contract at Old Trafford.


No ... WTF does it take to get rid of that pile of crap ... ::)

ffs.

Kagawa. That's pissing me off too, great player and just what we need at the top of midfield. Moyes is an incompetent buffoon if he can't see that. Worries me, Ferguson was always a big one for WR and physicality, he'd make the wrong choice on players sometimes but at least he had a good appreciation for artistic footballers and wasn't afraid to take a chance on them. Moyes could be too pragmatic for Utd. Which is stupid and cowardly of him imo.

Rooney. Whatever, if he's still at the club Tuesday then that's that. As for the injury, they're saying a nasty cut to the head, if they were lying then you'd think they'd pick a less noticible injury....
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on September 01, 2013, 10:13:08 pm
One more thing on Rooney, how do you get a nasty cut on your forehead in training??
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on September 01, 2013, 10:15:00 pm
I'm not sure Rooney knows the difference between training and playing...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on September 01, 2013, 10:18:03 pm
Guessing he headbutted someone jumping for a header
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 01, 2013, 10:25:52 pm
Funny you mention Rio's comments Eric, there is something not quite right with this Rooney situation.

Maybe there's nothing in it, but his wording just seemed a bit strange.

Yeah Cuz, i hate this notion that only physical monsters can survive in the cut and thrust brutality of the premiership.   Give the guy a bloody chance eh.  Similar situation with Mata, maybe he isnt the powerhouse that Mourinho wants.   The one thing i would take out of the Kagawa thing is i kinda do hope Moyes proves to be an incompetent buffoon :)  At the end of the day if Utd dont wanna play Kagawa and loan him out or whatever, what do i care :)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 01, 2013, 10:36:41 pm
Unlucky Utd :P
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 01, 2013, 11:07:21 pm
Well played ref, booked Aspas for waving the imaginary card
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on September 01, 2013, 11:08:18 pm
Well played ref, booked Aspas for waving the imaginary card

That should be an instant booking for any player at any stage in the game, disgusting trying to get other players booked.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on September 01, 2013, 11:14:22 pm
Liverpool seem to be making so interesting signings if the complete them all they look like being a strong side for this year

Sporting Lisbon's  Tiago Ilori for £7million

Shay Given as back up on a free

PSG defender Mamadou Sakho

Moses on loan

all of which are at Anfield

And according to Sky Italia Brendan Rodgers has offered €23m (£19.7m) for Dinamo Kiev's Yarmolenko who Ukrainian national coach Oleg Blohkin has called "unstoppable".



Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on September 01, 2013, 11:14:48 pm
Pretty sure there'll be a red at some point in this game
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 01, 2013, 11:18:53 pm
yeah you would think so Lewis, been quite a lot of yellows already.   RVP maybe? Cleverly?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on September 01, 2013, 11:23:39 pm
I would love it to be RVP  ;D


(http://gyazo.com/5ad445c5514a978e195b37802f67bc69.png)

*Apologies for the naughty words*
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 01, 2013, 11:25:42 pm
Didnt see what Gerrard said to him (obv that tho) just saw him barging into him for no reason and thinking whats he getting involved for.  Wonder if the refs words with the captains will cool things down, probably not.   RVP will either come back to haunt Liverpool or get sent off, maybe even both.   You just know someones gonna crunch him and it will kick off again
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 01, 2013, 11:26:22 pm
Did anyone see on twitter the reported snub to Hodgson?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on September 01, 2013, 11:28:06 pm
Hodgson not invited into chairman's suite at Anfield either. #eng manager shown to small scouts' room. Unprecedented. He may leave at h-t

^^^ That Eric?? Disgraceful from Liverpool if so.

And Lamela looks like he'll be in the Spurs squad, Eriksen not eligible.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 01, 2013, 11:29:36 pm
yeah Lewis that, poor show if intentional. 

Im a bit behind with the Eriksen situation, has it all been confirmed?  Lamela surely be on bench
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on September 01, 2013, 11:31:08 pm
Eriksen was confirmed on Friday night Eric.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 01, 2013, 11:33:41 pm
Lol seems tad pointless

OFFICIAL: Chelsea have announced the signing of Christian Atsu from Porto, and he will be loaned out to Vitesse on a season-long loan
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 01, 2013, 11:34:29 pm
Eriksen was confirmed on Friday night Eric.

nice one, was out all night Friday so didnt see that.   Any team news for the game yet? *goes off to check
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on September 01, 2013, 11:38:05 pm
Team news so far is pretty vague, probably get more around 3ish.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on September 01, 2013, 11:47:24 pm
yeah teams normally announce ~ 1hr before the game.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 01, 2013, 11:58:10 pm
Some more transfer news

Transfer Central TNC ‏@TransferNewsCen 34s
Marca and AS are reporting that Atletico Madrid striker Adrian Lopez is likely to be loaned off to AS Monaco on a season-long loan
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 Transfer Central TNC ‏@TransferNewsCen 1m
Daily Mail: Tottenham have begun talks with Blackpool over Thomas Ince, £8 million bid being prepared. May be loaned back
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on September 02, 2013, 12:09:55 am
Arsenal team to play Tottenham: Szczesny, Jenkinson, Mertesacker, Koscielny, Gibbs, Ramsey, Wilshere, Rosicky, Cazorla, Walcott, Giroud #SSN

Santi on the wing with Rosicky behind the ST it looks like.  Sagna ill.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on September 02, 2013, 12:11:59 am
Lloris; Walker, Dawson, Vertonghen, Rose; Capoue, Paulinho; Townsend, Dembele, Chadli; Soldado. #THFC

Lamela on the bench
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on September 02, 2013, 12:16:27 am
Love the look of that Spurs side and the bench is really strong for the first time in ages;

Subs: Friedel, Naughton, Holtby, Lamela, Sandro, Sigurdsson & Defoe.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on September 02, 2013, 12:17:28 am
Our bench is appalling ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on September 02, 2013, 12:33:51 am
Our bench is appalling ;D

This is the first time in a while I can remember Spurs having a bench which is capable of them having a plan B  :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on September 02, 2013, 12:38:38 am
I wish you the worst of luck and will be back after the game ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on September 02, 2013, 12:47:55 am
COYS  ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 02, 2013, 12:50:52 am
Think ill be happy with a high scoring draw in this game
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: guest15 on September 02, 2013, 12:56:55 am
i need at least 1 goal and 2 assts from townsend...
another 2 goals from walcott...

am following with yahoo fantasy perspective : )
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: sherlockh on September 02, 2013, 01:01:06 am
Pretty pleased with the result, although i would be a tad concerned if I supported mu. Despite the majority of the second half possession they created virtually nothing, very similar to last Monday against Chelsea. They need far more creativity in midfield and their potential targets don't appear to provide that.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: sherlockh on September 02, 2013, 01:02:50 am
Hoping for plenty of goals now :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: sherlockh on September 02, 2013, 01:23:07 am
Nice start
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 02, 2013, 01:23:08 am
Breakthrough, nice goal Giroud
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 02, 2013, 01:23:54 am
Dawson caused that playing them onside
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on September 02, 2013, 01:49:06 am
Disappointing first half, especially considering we dominated before the goal, Chadli looked excellent the first 10 mins then disappeared, still confident of Spurs turning it around though, don't think Arsenal are a massive threat.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on September 02, 2013, 02:55:18 am
YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

 :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on September 02, 2013, 02:57:51 am
Like I said before the 2nd half, Arsenal weren't a big threat going forward, especially when you seen them resorting to sitting back and hoping for a counter attack, just a shame Spurs didn't have any cutting edge or it would have been a massively different result.

Still VERY optimistic about the season ahead  :)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on September 02, 2013, 02:58:55 am
Strange game that, Spurs on top for most of the game and Arsenal playing on the break.  Thought Kos and Per were excellent at the back as usual and Giroud just gets better every game.  You could of easily nicked an equaliser at the end there and maybe deserved too, although we had some great chances to finish the game off on the break.  Hated watching those last 10 minutes but onwards and upwards, a good Deadline Day and we'll be fine this season.  Cracking game as usual, can't beat NLD's for entertainment.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on September 02, 2013, 03:03:29 am
If Kyle Walker wasn't completely shite we could have got something there, the chance he swung and missed then when we have everyone in the box he kept hitting the first man. Like I said though, we lacked cutting edge and didn't have a match winner today.

Arsenal were really good defensively and even though Giroud is getting loads of credit you really don't look threatening going forward at all, might have been different if Podolski was on the left but today I wasn't worried about Arsenal going forward. Were only at their most dangerous with Walcott on the counter.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on September 02, 2013, 03:06:36 am
If Kyle Walker wasn't completely shite we could have got something there, the chance he swung and missed then when we have everyone in the box he kept hitting the first man. Like I said though, we lacked cutting edge and didn't have a match winner today.

Arsenal were really good defensively and even though Giroud is getting loads of credit you really don't look threatening going forward at all, might have been different if Podolski was on the left but today I wasn't worried about Arsenal going forward. Were only at their most dangerous with Walcott on the counter.
It was a strange game in that sense, we normally dominated possession and get hit on the counter.  Hopefully we'll bring in a couple tomorrow that will help us going forwards. 

And yes Walker was shite
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: guest15 on September 02, 2013, 03:24:54 am
spurs needs time, arsenal didnt seem in need of transfers.
saw below on twitter, : )

Spurs spending - £100m,
Soldado  - £26m,
Paulinho - £17m,
Eriksen  - £12m,
Capoue   - £10m,

Watching Arsenal still beat Tottenham - PRICELESS!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on September 02, 2013, 03:24:58 am
Lamela's replacement just scored a nice goal on his debut for Roma, said i'd have been happy if Spurs had signed Ljajic but we'll just need to wait and see how truly good Lamela is.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 02, 2013, 03:30:59 am
I dont think we will see the best of spurs until eriksen and lamela are both starting and get settled in
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on September 02, 2013, 03:33:03 am
Lamela looked quite good when he came on.  Soldado will be the type of player that finishes chances but doesn't create much at all, Chadli I ahve yet to be impressed with.  Capoue looked decent (could be out for a while tho) and was better than Paulinho imo.

Lloris is a superb keeper, him and Cech are the best in the league by a fair distance atm
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on September 02, 2013, 05:06:08 am
Late to the laptop again.
Watched Utd/Liverpool and have to echo other statements, Utd played pretty well but the lack of creativity is really frustrating. Had the whole Summer to rejuvenate a team that obviously needs shaking up, not only zero progress on that but the players that are there aren't even being utilized properly. If you're going to set them team up in 442 with workers in the middle and look to play down the flanks then why the hell would you start wingers with their strong foot on the inside. We don't have a target man I guess but then why go with that system at all?. Whole approach was flawed, gaping hole in the middle of the pitch, nobody in there to draw the defence out so play down the wing, nobody to cross to and nobody that can put one in with the CBs turned. Variety and adaptability of the team this year = **** all. Always a challenge to come up with a plan B but that wasn't even a plan A.
Jury might've been out on Moyes for me, that game saw it return with a verdict that reads complete bonehead.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on September 02, 2013, 05:20:32 am
Hearing Capoue has a double leg break, horrible if true don't like to see something like that happen to anyone.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on September 02, 2013, 05:36:21 am
Hearing Capoue has a double leg break, horrible if true don't like to see something like that happen to anyone.

Really hope that's not true, he's been excellent in the games he's played so far.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on September 02, 2013, 05:49:51 am
Blimey guys.... get SS1 on and Valencia V Barca.

Messi hattrick to put Barca 3-0 up then 2 45th min goals from Valencia and it's 3-2 at HT
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 02, 2013, 06:08:22 am
Cant Lewis :( was 'watching' xfactor with the missus but watching dexter now.  Have been keeping up with the scorer, shame im missing it
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 02, 2013, 06:11:25 am
Wouldnt mind seeing this

footballitalia ‏@footballitalia 2m
Bologna 2-1 Sampdoria: Kone! What a scorcher! Scissor kick mid-air volley, stunning!!!

Gabriele Marcotti ‏@Marcotti 3m
Another outrageous goal by Panagiotis Kone. He's the new human highlight reel.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 02, 2013, 06:41:42 am
Goals galore in Serie A tonight, Gomez helping Fiorentina to lead 5-2 away from home
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 02, 2013, 06:42:22 am
Wow, Monaco 2-1 up away from home to Marseille as well, Falcao got one of the goals, they're going well so far.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on September 02, 2013, 06:52:20 am
Wow, Monaco 2-1 up away from home to Marseille as well, Falcao got one of the goals, they're going well so far.
They're looking a lot mor impressive than PSG are
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on September 02, 2013, 07:38:12 am
Wouldnt mind seeing this


footballitalia ‏@footballitalia 2m
Bologna 2-1 Sampdoria: Kone! What a scorcher! Scissor kick mid-air volley, stunning!!!


Gabriele Marcotti ‏@Marcotti 3m
Another outrageous goal by Panagiotis Kone. He's the new human highlight reel.


Not the greatest quality video - but he connected it well!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jbXiVJD151A (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jbXiVJD151A)



Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 02, 2013, 07:45:39 am
Looks a pretty class finish
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on September 02, 2013, 06:47:05 pm
Spurs still look to me like they looked last season, and have done this season so far... devoid of penetrative ideas.

Change most of the players, and it still doesn't click, you have to look at the manager / the tactics.

He'll blame the new players settling in, for a while.  But it was the same last season.

Final third offers very little, game in game out.  Where did all the goals come from last season?  That's right, not the final third, not from any great deal of creative build up.. but from one man.

Things have to change or Spurs ARE going to struggle. 

Still no goal from open play in the Premier league. 
Are they the only team with this accolade to their name?.. No, I think Hull and West Brom Hull share that claim to fame.
With West Brom having not scored at all.

Just think Modric is still missng,  None of Paulinho, Dembele, Sandro, Capoue, Sigurdsson or Holtby are his replacement.
Hoping Eriksen is it.  If not, we will struggle.  OR we find a guy to provide to solo goals that bale used to score.

The latter is unlikely and not preferable.

Don't want to sound too negative, and I think the management team have handle the Bale departure to perfection, but amidst all of this, Spurs do need to start breaking teams down better and creating far more, through the middle of the park.

Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on September 02, 2013, 06:58:59 pm
Can't remember who it was but someone last night said that with Bale spurs would found an equaliser at the end when all the pressure was on.  That might be the difference in spurs  this season and last seaosn: You play well and will beat most teams comfortably but against teams that sit back or in games you struggle in you don't have a player who can get a wonder goal to steal 3 points
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on September 02, 2013, 07:08:05 pm
Can't remember who it was but someone last night said that with Bale spurs would found an equaliser at the end when all the pressure was on.  That might be the difference in spurs  this season and last seaosn: You play well and will beat most teams comfortably but against teams that sit back or in games you struggle in you don't have a player who can get a wonder goal to steal 3 points

For all the grief Wenger has been getting, Arsenal looked good I thought.  Hard to break down (or do we just make it hard work in every game? - see previous post!) and can devastating on the break.

Rosicky looks a man re-born.  A couple of times he seemed to almost outpace Walker...

Arsenal have Cazorla.  We miss Modric.

And I say once again... Lloris is by far the best keeper in the BPL.
Best signing we have made in years.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on September 02, 2013, 07:13:25 pm
We were solid at the back at the end of last season, we had the 2nd best defensive record after City last year.  Per and Kos compliment each other perfectly and are forming quite a solid, reliable partnership.  I think Flamini actually helped us in the 2nd half, he was closing down the midfield quickly and snapping into tackles. 

Rosicky I have no idea what's happened to him, 2 seasons ago he cam alive after February and the same last season but this year he is playing superbly right from the off. 

And I agree, Lloris is the best keeper in the league.... with Cech ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 02, 2013, 07:33:53 pm
Cech is not for me the best keeper in the league.

If i was Chelsea manager, I'd be playing Courtois ahead of him already.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on September 02, 2013, 07:39:46 pm
Same here.  I cannot agree about Cech.

Not the player he was, at present.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: guest15 on September 02, 2013, 07:43:47 pm
cech is still an outstanding keeper imho...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on September 02, 2013, 07:56:20 pm
Cech doesn't make mistakes (or hasn't for a long time) and in big games, CL 2012 and in the super cup he made some super saves.  Lloris might just be ahead of him but I think Cech and Lloris are a long way ahead of anyone else in the BPL right now
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on September 02, 2013, 09:13:49 pm
So ... started a new career on FM 2013. This is kinda relevant to RL football ...

First task ...
(http://i.imgur.com/ewhmGRy.png)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on September 02, 2013, 09:48:02 pm
Oh, apparently, Bale WILL turn up to play for Wales. 

Well, that's good of him...

Just don't expect him to train. He doesn't DO training.

Apparently, he's not played for a month due to a foot injury.

Bollocks.

Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on September 02, 2013, 09:53:49 pm
What sets Lloris apart from most keepers is his ability to read the game, the best sweeper keeper i've seen in my lifetime.

Also seen Spurs been keen to play the ball short from goal kicks a lot yesterday, wonder if AVB is now trying to promote 'total football' with the new squad?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on September 02, 2013, 09:56:47 pm
From Twitter...

He's kissing the badge and they're chanting: "Gareth Bailey". Made in heaven this match.

 :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on September 02, 2013, 10:16:00 pm
Even better that Bale messed up his kick-ups on the pitch :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on September 02, 2013, 10:19:23 pm
Spurs still look to me like they looked last season, and have done this season so far... devoid of penetrative ideas.

Change most of the players, and it still doesn't click, you have to look at the manager / the tactics.

He'll blame the new players settling in, for a while.  But it was the same last season.

Final third offers very little, game in game out.  Where did all the goals come from last season?  That's right, not the final third, not from any great deal of creative build up.. but from one man.

Things have to change or Spurs ARE going to struggle. 

Still no goal from open play in the Premier league. 
Are they the only team with this accolade to their name?.. No, I think Hull and West Brom Hull share that claim to fame.
With West Brom having not scored at all.

Just think Modric is still missng,  None of Paulinho, Dembele, Sandro, Capoue, Sigurdsson or Holtby are his replacement.
Hoping Eriksen is it.  If not, we will struggle.  OR we find a guy to provide to solo goals that bale used to score.

The latter is unlikely and not preferable.

Don't want to sound too negative, and I think the management team have handle the Bale departure to perfection, but amidst all of this, Spurs do need to start breaking teams down better and creating far more, through the middle of the park.

Hmm.. Savage seems to have copied and pasted almost every word I just said on the BBC website..
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on September 03, 2013, 12:21:35 am
Sky Sports News ‏@SkySportsNews 35s
Tottenham midfielder Etienne Capoue ruled out for a month with ankle injury. #THFC

Good to hear :)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on September 03, 2013, 12:23:45 am
Sky Sports News ‏@SkySportsNews 35s
Tottenham midfielder Etienne Capoue ruled out for a month with ankle injury. #THFC

Good to hear :)

Just what I thought.

Someone said earlier it was a double leg break.

Great news. 
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on September 03, 2013, 12:27:10 am
Sky Sports News ‏@SkySportsNews 35s
Tottenham midfielder Etienne Capoue ruled out for a month with ankle injury. #THFC

Good to hear :)

Just what I thought.

Someone said earlier it was a double leg break.

Great news. 
yeah that was the rumour going around yesterday evening.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 03, 2013, 01:06:12 am
I think you should chill hopnut, losing one game isnt the end of the world.   Spurs would probably be looking a lot better if the transfer window shut before the season began.   This first 3 games are almost a nonsense given the amount of business still ongoing.

As i said yesterday, i dont think you can judge Spurs too much until the likes of Eriksen and Lamela are fully knitted in.   

A 1-0 defeat to Arsenal is not the end of the world, Arsenal away is never an easy fixture.   Maybe there was an expectation given the lack of versus loads of transfers that Spurs might win but did people in the know really expect that?

Honestly there really is no reason to hit the panic button.

So you struggled to beat Palace away, well look what happened to Sunderland against them?

Spurs will be fine, how good a season they have depends on how quickly the new guys settle in but i think its harsh to criticize them or AVB yet given the circumstances.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on September 03, 2013, 01:19:26 am
Agree with Eric there, thought your views were a bit extreme Hop considering we're 3 games into the season and new players are still to gel in.

I'm encouraged by Spurs start, I mean only conceding 1 goal in 5 games? That's very encouraging to me and even though it's not clicking attacking wise yet, the new boys are just adjusting to a new league and we've not still not seen Eriksen and only got to see Lamela for 25 mins, plenty more to come and i'm still confident of a 4th place finish.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on September 03, 2013, 01:38:14 am
@Carlos and @Eric I see what you're saying guys, but I am not over reacting, as did not say what I said just off the back of the Arsenal game, or the first 3 games of the season.

My comments relate to Spurs in general over the past 12 months (or since AVB took over?).

What I saw in the Arsenal game was a continuation of what I saw last season i.e. a lack of creativity.

All I am saying is that this needs to be addressed and I hope Eriksen fills that void left by Modric, as that was when the creativity stopped. 

It's true what people say.  Without Bale last season we would not have finished fifth.
And that needs to addressed.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 03, 2013, 02:05:34 am
Mata in talks with PSG, oh dear nice work Mourinho.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on September 03, 2013, 02:14:41 am
Mata in talks with PSG, oh dear nice work Mourinho.

The bloke is a madman.

I would take Mata over Bale right now...

In. Sane.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on September 03, 2013, 04:42:36 am
I've judged Moyes and Utd off of 3 games. Easy done. And I'm right.

Another excellent attacking midfielder on the move that Utd have no interest in. Predictable enough.

Did have to Google Ander Herrera. Not much of a goal scorer but anything is better than nothing at this stage.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 03, 2013, 05:00:01 am
Sounds a bit dodgy

Tancredi Palmeri ‏@tancredipalmeri 2m
What?!RT @RusFootballNews
Interpol have issued international arrest warrant for Anzhi owner Kerimov,in connection with his Uralkali business
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: WClass on September 03, 2013, 10:58:32 pm
@ Hopnut ..I agree with you take on spurs  .  Soldadao is USELESS without a really good playmaker to feed him . Paulinho , Capoue , Sandro  are all to similar and I dont think you can play 2 of them together  . If you do  - prepare to have teams let you have the ball and dare you to break them down  .

To some degree AVB has added depth , but you ahev opted for youth in the areas that require serious class .  IF Lamela or Erriksen are big enough characters to be the main men , then you will be fine  . If not  ,  I think it will be a disappointing season  .

This window was unique in that is showed that 15 / 20 MM players are usually NOT complete . Hell Fellaini was 27.5 MM and i think he is a massive waste of coin  - not creative enough . he will surprise me if he justifies the price tag  .   
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on September 06, 2013, 02:44:34 am
"World Cup 2014 win unlikely" says Dyke.

YA THINK?!!!

Or did he mean a game...?  ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 06, 2013, 06:31:08 am
Dunno why this news is just being reported now but this if for you Kiwi :)

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23974832
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on September 06, 2013, 07:22:10 am
Thanks Eric. Did see that wonderful news. My only hope is that they slashed his contract to 325 quid/week.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on September 07, 2013, 05:49:13 am
Oh England were playing today  :-[ Had no idea

Oh and I see Welbeck has scored
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 07, 2013, 05:56:00 am
Scotland losing 1-0 at ht, not even looked at england score yet, will go check it now
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on September 07, 2013, 05:58:47 am
Hardly been watching the football, too busy browsing through FUThead finding all these new players  :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 07, 2013, 06:00:08 am
NI leading portugal 2-1, not bad
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on September 07, 2013, 06:12:17 am
I'm on Ozil watch tonight.   Germany winning 2-0 Vs Austria, Klose and a 30 yarder from Kroos
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on September 07, 2013, 08:25:11 am
Browsed the Livescore site. Noticed that Ukraine beat San Marino 9-0. Interesting they had 8 different scorers ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on September 07, 2013, 09:12:24 am
Was looking for something else and came across the Villa goal vs Barca.

Damn, it's nice strike!!!



http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=jK-w0c3FjSo#t=11 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=jK-w0c3FjSo#t=11)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on September 09, 2013, 12:25:05 am
Well this is 'real life football' in the loosest sense of the word...

Celtic XI V Stilian XI in a charity match for Stilian Petrov on BT Sport 2.   Louis TOmlinson (one direction) is playing for Celtic ::) And Gabby Agbonlahor playing for Petrov's XI just floored him and 'unfortunately' he's off injured.

Some good players playing, Pires, Berba, Agbon, Barry...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on September 09, 2013, 12:27:22 am
Watching it too Lewis, the girls screaming for Louis Tomlinson was doing my head in so thank god he's off! This is the perfect kinda game for Berbatov, just give him the ball and he'll walk through, actually a decent watch  though this.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on September 09, 2013, 12:50:50 am
Yeah it's as if they didn't know the reason the match is being played if for Stilian Petrov not **** Louis Tomlinson.  Gabby and Berba are a class apart from everyone else on the field
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 09, 2013, 01:32:07 am
Just noticed that David Villa goal, wow its a beauty alright, lovely buildup and some finish.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 09, 2013, 01:34:00 am
Girls screaming over a member of 1D is a bloody tragedy, quite disturbing the mindset of your average teenage girl that they would idolise one of those xfactor manufactured band goons.

That being said, did anyone have the misfortune to see xfactor last night?  telling you im in love with Nicole Scherzinger, thats my dream woman right there. 
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on September 09, 2013, 01:47:05 am
Yeah she's incredible Eric, she's recently told Lewis Hamilton there's no chance of her getting back with him too  :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 09, 2013, 02:02:06 am
Yeah she's incredible Eric, she's recently told Lewis Hamilton there's no chance of her getting back with him too  :D

I mean i know she looks hot like 24/7 but there was one clip last night she had some sexy outfit on and by god she looked incredible.   Yeah i think i know the reason for that Carlos, I've been tweeting her quite a lot recently ;)  soon she will be mine :P
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 09, 2013, 02:03:35 am
Tell you what as well, i think its better never to be with Nicole, than to have her and to lose her.  That must be utterly soul-destroying.   Just as well he's an F1 driver so should still get plenty of fine woman after him but they will never be Nicole, poor fella.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on September 09, 2013, 02:14:19 am
no words...

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/gabriel-agbonlahor-tackles-louis-tomlinson-2260599
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: sherlockh on September 09, 2013, 03:14:33 am
no words...

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/gabriel-agbonlahor-tackles-louis-tomlinson-2260599
What the hell is wrong with these people, if true this is shocking
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on September 09, 2013, 03:20:41 am
Thanfully agbon doesn't have twitter agbon_10 is a fake account
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on September 09, 2013, 06:19:49 pm
Thanfully agbon doesn't have twitter agbon_10 is a fake account

Don't know what that dude had been eating... ?  Jeez.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 11, 2013, 01:51:18 am
Kagawa - officially unsettled now

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11667/8915051/manchester-united-midfielder-shinji-kagawa-frustrated-at-not-playing-much-under-david-moyes
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on September 11, 2013, 03:43:06 am
Glad to see some major news in here today, it's been a bit quiet. Sky Sports have really floored everyone with that shock story, Eric. Never would've expected that.
Etc.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on September 11, 2013, 04:04:32 am
Real Life Football has really slowed down with these internationals :-\

Anyway big game for England tonight, lose and qualifying will be difficult, win and we're almost there.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on September 11, 2013, 04:46:04 am
I have it on. Mostly because I'm interested to watch Yarmalenko and Konoplianka again....
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on September 11, 2013, 04:49:03 am
I think England might get found out tonight. Counter attack is probably the best option but we don't tend to pick the special passes too well. As exemplified by Gerrard just now. One measure of hope is that they're not that secure at the back.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on September 11, 2013, 04:55:04 am
Ukraine have always been a solid side, surprised more of their players don't play for bigger clubs in Europe tbh.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on September 11, 2013, 05:24:13 am
England seem to be doing Ok. Wilshere is a prick tho. Overplays the ball, inevitably gets kicked, moans/lashes out, has a twat haircut. Good player still.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on September 11, 2013, 05:28:29 am
Andorra - Holland first half 0-0  ::)

**** Van Gaal is playing with two.....that is right TWO defensive midfielders.....prick....
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on September 11, 2013, 05:32:23 am
Yeah but sneijder can't defend...tricky 3 defenders second half...Van Gaal really lost his believe since '97 and don't watch this one btw when your a Man utd supporter, V Persie saw a couple of assaults on time first half, when he misses one its ending the season..

V Persie with a dead simple goal from 20 yards... that looked so easy
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on September 11, 2013, 05:34:44 am
Ukraine are average, England are average... makes for a fairly dull game, shame that all of England's games are dull atm.  I spend most of the time wincing every time a player comes within 2 yards of Wilshere ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on September 11, 2013, 05:40:37 am
A fifa goal for V. Persie, keeper squares it right at v. persie 1 yard in front of goal, only Tomasson and Havenaar wouldn't have scored  ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on September 11, 2013, 06:12:52 am
Ukraine are average, England are average... makes for a fairly dull game, shame that all of England's games are dull atm.  I spend most of the time wincing every time a player comes within 2 yards of Wilshere ;D

Yep, quite bored of it now.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: sherlockh on September 11, 2013, 06:17:26 am
Very dull game, the England players range from average to pretty awfull, with wilshere and walker right at the bottom of the pile
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: sherlockh on September 11, 2013, 06:21:25 am
And England should keep the ball away from young, he's given the ball away on every touch
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 11, 2013, 06:21:50 am
Andorra - Holland first half 0-0  ::)

****ing Van Gaal is playing with two.....that is right TWO defensive midfielders.....prick....

gotta keep things tight after just snatching a draw against Estonia ;)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 11, 2013, 06:30:03 am
This is for you Lewis :P

"There is bad news for Arsenal fans from Italy where Tomas Rosicky has limped off with a thigh injury for the Czech Republic."
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: guest15 on September 11, 2013, 06:44:46 am
we are after a miracle to get to playoffs...

2 wins under new coach, we need 2 more...
romania is quite a weak team, cant say turkey is so strong but expected more from romanians...
dude signed for spurs did seem so ordinary, his CB partner was better...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on September 11, 2013, 06:49:25 am
We already qualified so were not bothered much  and its almost a home game for turkey in holland :D so maybe
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: guest15 on September 11, 2013, 07:04:08 am
that is what i was thinking... coming to last game , already qualified, maybe fielding some other dudes than the regulars...
not pushing too much and maybe losing 2-1 or 1-0  ;D but first we hv to thrash estonia away....
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 11, 2013, 07:07:28 am
Germany and Arsenal playmaker Mesut Ozil
Faroe Islands 0-3 Germany
"I had a wonderful time at the national team. Now I am looking forward to London."
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on September 11, 2013, 07:34:59 am
Yeah he got a goal today from the spot Eric.  Mertesacker also scored from an Özil corner ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on September 11, 2013, 08:50:35 am
Ukraine are average, England are average... makes for a fairly dull game, shame that all of England's games are dull atm.  I spend most of the time wincing every time a player comes within 2 yards of Wilshere ;D

AT THE MOMENT???!!

Holy **** crap.

Jeez... they've been dull since I don't know when.

I gave up having anything to do with them outside of a Tournament Finals, about five years after they got dull.

I think shorts were still short.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 11, 2013, 09:02:38 am
lfc-till-death (Liverpool): England Vs Ukraine was like watching two people who have never played FIFA before and don't know the buttons.

 :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on September 11, 2013, 09:39:47 am
lfc-till-death (Liverpool): England Vs Ukraine was like watching two people who have never played FIFA before and don't know the buttons.

 :D

Yeah, well, we haven't had an England manager who knew the buttons since Hoddle.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 11, 2013, 07:23:07 pm
Typical Rooney eh, gets to cherry pick what games he bothers to play in  ::)

Wayne Rooney is targeting a comeback for Manchester United in the Manchester derby on 22 September. The striker is currently out of action after suffering a gash to his forehead during a training ground clash with team-mate Phil Jones.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on September 11, 2013, 07:49:19 pm
He could of easily played last night... Don't know if you've seen the recent picture of him on holiday in Portugal, the cut seems to have heeled
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 11, 2013, 08:01:59 pm
He could of easily played last night... Don't know if you've seen the recent picture of him on holiday in Portugal, the cut seems to have heeled

yeah i seen it, was listening to A.Durham giving him pelters too saying he should at the very least be there rather than on holiday.  But yeah the cut seemed to have healed, pretty sure ive seen people play with worse. 

Hopefully he gets a chasing in the Manchester derby when it comes around.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on September 11, 2013, 08:03:13 pm
Like Durham said... if it was a Champions League final he would of played
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on September 12, 2013, 07:48:15 am
'Romania striker Ciprian Marica's agent says the 27-year-old is close to joining Arsenal. Marica is a free agent after leaving Schalke. Shakhtar Dontesk, Lazio and Inter Milan have all been interested.'
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on September 12, 2013, 08:01:15 pm
'Romania striker Ciprian Marica's agent says the 27-year-old is close to joining Arsenal. Marica is a free agent after leaving Schalke. Shakhtar Dontesk, Lazio and Inter Milan have all been interested.'
Well I assume he's better than Bendtner because well everyone is better than Bendtner :-\
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on September 12, 2013, 09:53:11 pm
'Romania striker Ciprian Marica's agent says the 27-year-old is close to joining Arsenal. Marica is a free agent after leaving Schalke. Shakhtar Dontesk, Lazio and Inter Milan have all been interested.'
Well I assume he's better than Bendtner because well everyone is better than Bendtner :-\

False. Nicklas Bendtner is the best striker in the world. FACT.

:P
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 13, 2013, 07:10:45 pm
So Ozil is of questionable character :D

The deal left Madrid fans furious, with the 24-year-old one of their key players, but Perez justified the sale by insisting that Ozil had a bad attitude.

‘Ozil was not a good professional. He was obsessed with women. He would go out at night with his mistresses and without sleep for hours and hours,’ Perez said.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on September 13, 2013, 08:23:17 pm
Well if Ozil can play that well having had hours of sex and no sleep then imagine what he'd be like with a proper nights sleep ;D

And anyway the girl and Ozil himself have denied the claims and Ozil's father is considering legal action against Madrid. 
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 13, 2013, 08:39:42 pm
Well if Ozil can play that well having had hours of sex and no sleep then imagine what he'd be like with a proper nights sleep ;D

And anyway the girl and Ozil himself have denied the claims and Ozil's father is considering legal action against Madrid. 

Wouldn't happen at City, thats all im saying :P
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on September 13, 2013, 08:42:10 pm
lol.....all that fuzz about some sex? I would say: do what you like ...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 13, 2013, 08:44:24 pm
lol.....all that fuzz about some sex? I would say: do what you like ...

You're dutch, of course you would say that ;) Ozil being german probably into some seriously kinky ****
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on September 13, 2013, 08:46:50 pm
yes I am Dutch.....but let him do what he wants to do....
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 13, 2013, 08:48:04 pm
yes I am Dutch.....but let him do what he wants to do....

I fear my humour is being lost across the international boundaries that divide us :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: guest15 on September 13, 2013, 08:50:04 pm
as long as he performs on the pitch, stays away from injuries, i would not care if he fakked all the women in madrid...

years ago, tabloids made news about CR7, him partying with 4 hookers in his mansion, SAF did not do anything or punish, as he was doing what he was supposed to do on the field (hence deserved to party :)

i think perez is not an honorable man, trying to justify ozil sale with such bs is far from satisfactory coming from RM president, because you can always take measures and "tame" the player if need be. he just had to pay big for bale and cashed out higuain, ozil, callejon, albiol etc.

i would not be surprised if CR7 leaves RM in the coming future...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on September 13, 2013, 09:16:58 pm
'Welcome to Real Madrid Gareth'

(http://gyazo.com/cb3d0e8105925e702989c9f3fa1fb26a.png)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 13, 2013, 09:27:20 pm
'Welcome to Real Madrid Gareth'

(http://gyazo.com/cb3d0e8105925e702989c9f3fa1fb26a.png)

WTF lol Ronaldo you pleb, thought Bale was supposed to be shaking off an injury, Ronaldo seems a bit over-committed for a training session.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on September 14, 2013, 01:41:27 am
Well if Ozil can play that well having had hours of sex and no sleep then imagine what he'd be like with a proper nights sleep ;D

And anyway the girl and Ozil himself have denied the claims and Ozil's father is considering legal action against Madrid. 

Wouldn't happen at City, thats all im saying :P

Manchester women.... *shudder*
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on September 14, 2013, 02:52:03 am
Bordeaux Vs PSG on ESPN tonight... should be a decent game. 
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on September 14, 2013, 09:03:24 pm
Just reading the Spurs team news, Lamela and Eriksen might start today but according to the BBC Chiriches STILL doesn't have a work permit  :o
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on September 14, 2013, 11:22:52 pm
;D Ozil starts but either him, Ramsey or WIlshere will have to play outwide :-\
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Forza_limjitwe on September 14, 2013, 11:47:04 pm
Just reading the Spurs team news, Lamela and Eriksen might start today but according to the BBC Chiriches STILL doesn't have a work permit  :o
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I would be excited to see Lamela and Eriksen.. Chadli still needs more training and could be good. Chiriches not so needed at this stage bearing in mind spurs problem is the finishing not defence
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on September 14, 2013, 11:55:28 pm
Yeah Eriksen is starting today Forza, Lamela on the bench.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on September 15, 2013, 12:13:32 am
Ozil to Giroudddddd 1-0.  Ozil showing his class already, beautiful touch and pass into Giroud.  4 in 4 now for Olivier.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Forza_limjitwe on September 15, 2013, 12:15:16 am
Ozil to Giroudddddd 1-0.  Ozil showing his class already, beautiful touch and pass into Giroud.  4 in 4 now for Olivier.

Was about to post that. Ozil seems like he can be a Bergkamp for arsenal... He is class
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: guest15 on September 15, 2013, 12:19:16 am
walcott jsut wasted ozil's pass, he could easily have made another assisst...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on September 15, 2013, 12:23:56 am
I knew Ozil was brilliant but wow he's surprised me with how easy he makes it. 
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: guest15 on September 15, 2013, 12:59:30 am
his play feels so natural as if he was with arsenal last 3 years...
btw walcott missed 2 easy chances ozil has set...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on September 15, 2013, 01:52:21 am
Phew at 1-1 that was tricky game.. Ramsey is my player of the season so far in the whole BPL. And IF Ramsey for Wednesday :o

And Spurs and Atletico won... just need Napoli, Barca and Madrid to come through and I am £83 richer
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 15, 2013, 02:01:09 am
Ah f*ck Ozil lol.

Beginning to think already that the title wont be City's this year :(  cant drop points to Cardiff and Stoke in opening 4 games :(
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on September 15, 2013, 02:02:34 am
Despite the Arsenal result i'm still confident Spurs can get CL football this year  ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 15, 2013, 02:04:57 am
I'm beginning to worry where City are going to fit into the shakedown.  Need to get firing asap.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on September 15, 2013, 02:30:08 am
We played poorly today and still won, if we can get to January in contention and strengthen then we should be thinking of the title. 
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on September 15, 2013, 04:17:11 am
...seen that Ajax goal...they are being outplayed by Zwolle, Zwolle got the changes, Ajax scores after a double rebound own goal
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on September 15, 2013, 04:19:28 am
unfucking believable second own goal...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: guest15 on September 15, 2013, 04:25:28 am
arsenal was very strong first half today, ozil showed that he will easily surpass 15 assts... second half was not that good, they lost the control then my main man ramsey took the stage and killed the game.

watched also manu game, they still cant produce any real threat. was impressed with fellaini and januzaj. heard that januzaj refused to play for belgium, he wants to play for albania, read in a turkish newspaper that turkish officials will approach his father (apparently his father has some turko/kosovo roots) and invite the dude for turkish national team... he has potential...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on September 15, 2013, 04:33:35 am
out of nothing 2-1, 3 minutes to go, it would be so deserved,,,
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on September 15, 2013, 04:36:31 am
wow what a performance from Everton
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on September 15, 2013, 05:52:25 am
omg  ;D Needed a Barca win and they blow a 2 goal lead in injury time then Alexis wins it in the last second.  My accumulator is still on ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 15, 2013, 06:40:22 am
Bale just equalised for Madrid on his debut.  Decent goal altho a tap-in lol did well to get in there
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on September 15, 2013, 06:41:58 am
YEAHHHHHHH BALE!

one more please and you have made me £83 richer ;D  Got 6 right so far (including Barca :o ) just need Madrid to win
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on September 15, 2013, 08:02:13 am
Caught up on 'other' scores from Livescore:
Dortmund scoring 6 - Aubameyang & Lewandowski with a brace each.
Kiessling scores 2 for Bayer ... pretty good scoring record this guy.
Kadlec gets 2 for Eintracht F.
Corgnet! 2 for St Etienne - damn ... he's an RM this year ... or is he? Damn again ... maintenance finally kicks in ... ::)
De Sutter gets 2
Garay (Benfica CB) gets 2. If slow CBs are effective this year, this guy will be great!

What the heck ... that's enough browsing for now ...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on September 15, 2013, 08:54:18 pm
Watched the extended highlights of the Spurs game last night and I have to say, Eriksen looked damn impressive.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on September 16, 2013, 01:41:53 am
How come Morrison at West Ham gets to ponce about with Ravel on his shirt instead of his surname? Berk.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on September 16, 2013, 06:26:39 am
Saw this one @Glad?

Messi said in an interview in a dutch newspaper he already saw Ajax play...

(http://i43.tinypic.com/i754qp.png)

Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on September 16, 2013, 06:28:21 am
How come Morrison at West Ham gets to ponce about with Ravel on his shirt instead of his surname? Berk.

That'll because he's a ponce... giving it all the big I am coz he's from Utd.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on September 16, 2013, 03:47:01 pm
Was too much of a turd even for Utd, shame because he looked a real talent. Check out his Futhead13 likes, quite amusing. He's a real scumbag.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 16, 2013, 07:11:08 pm
Hmm Dani Alves not so bad after all?  maybe he only offered knowing Abidal would refuse lol

Monaco defender Eric Abidal, 34, has revealed that former Barcelona team-mate Dani Alves offered to donate his liver to him before he had surgery.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 16, 2013, 07:26:45 pm
Cant visit RL football without mentioning how pathetic and embarrassing Ashley Young is.   What sorry excuse for a footballer has to dive so often to make an impact on a game.   Shameful player.  Wont be making my FUT time this year (or ever).
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on September 16, 2013, 10:03:03 pm
Suppose everyone will be supporting Swansea tonight then?  :P
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 16, 2013, 10:13:43 pm
Suppose everyone will be supporting Swansea tonight then?  :P

what you mean so Liverpool dont run away with the league :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on September 16, 2013, 10:16:07 pm
Suppose everyone will be supporting Swansea tonight then?  :P

Yes and no.   ;D

My fantasy team has Mignolet, so a Liverpool clean sheet would be great, although I also have Aspas, so if he bags a couple of goals I could afford for Liverpool to let 3 in I guess  ;D

My FF opponent has Hernandez, so no goals from him would be awesome man.

Am trailing by 7pts before tonight's game, so everything riding on Aspas.

Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on September 16, 2013, 10:19:17 pm
Bit odd talking about fantasy football in a thread called Real Life Football  :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 16, 2013, 10:43:01 pm
Yeah lets get this thread back on track :P

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/24104250

The 29 clubs supporting Football v Homophobia
Premier League: Arsenal, Aston Villa, Crystal Palace, Liverpool, Manchester City, Norwich, Sunderland, West Ham, West Brom
Championship: Birmingham, Blackburn, Doncaster, Huddersfield, Ipswich, Leicester, Millwall, Sheffield Wednesday
League One: Carlisle, Crewe, Gillingham, Leyton Orient, MK Dons, Peterborough, Preston, Tranmere
League Two: Bristol Rovers, Exeter, Dagenham & Redbridge, Northampton
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 16, 2013, 10:43:44 pm
I think its fair to conclude that the likes of spurs and man utd are disgustingly homophobic clubs?  ;)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on September 16, 2013, 10:49:36 pm
I think its fair to conclude that the likes of spurs and man utd are disgustingly homophobic clubs?  ;)

Great bit of analysis work there fella.

Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 16, 2013, 10:58:45 pm
I think its fair to conclude that the likes of spurs and man utd are disgustingly homophobic clubs?  ;)

Great bit of analysis work there fella.


Thanks, glad you agree.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on September 16, 2013, 11:37:19 pm
I think its fair to conclude that the likes of spurs and man utd are disgustingly homophobic clubs?  ;)

Great bit of analysis work there fella.


Thanks, glad you agree.

Hmm.. yeah, I must have missed the whole 'me agreeing' bit.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 16, 2013, 11:48:13 pm
I think its fair to conclude that the likes of spurs and man utd are disgustingly homophobic clubs?  ;)

Great bit of analysis work there fella.


Thanks, glad you agree.

Hmm.. yeah, I must have missed the whole 'me agreeing' bit.


ok i take it back, spurs are not a homophobic club.  It was silly of me to jump to such conclusions.  I understand now that what i done was terribly wrong and I will refrain from making any similar analyses in the future.  I would also like to apologise for any offence my original comment may have caused.

Better?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on September 17, 2013, 12:19:16 am
 :D
I think its fair to conclude that the likes of spurs and man utd are disgustingly homophobic clubs?  ;)

Great bit of analysis work there fella.


Thanks, glad you agree.

Hmm.. yeah, I must have missed the whole 'me agreeing' bit.


ok i take it back, spurs are not a homophobic club.  It was silly of me to jump to such conclusions.  I understand now that what i done was terribly wrong and I will refrain from making any similar analyses in the future.  I would also like to apologise for any offence my original comment may have caused.

Better?

Oh - I thought you were joking.  :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 17, 2013, 12:33:23 am
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Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on September 17, 2013, 12:57:24 am
Swansea V Liverpool tonight, should be a good game but I expect a reasonably comfortable Liverpool win.  No Sakho in Liverpool's squad and Rodgers has said that his £18m price tag doesn't guarantee him a start, I wonder if there's been some trouble with him at the training ground.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on September 17, 2013, 04:18:44 am
Swansea V Liverpool tonight, should be a good game but I expect a reasonably comfortable Liverpool win.  No Sakho in Liverpool's squad and Rodgers has said that his £18m price tag doesn't guarantee him a start, I wonder if there's been some trouble with him at the training ground.
Swansea V Liverpool tonight, should be a good game but I expect a reasonably comfortable Liverpool win.  No Sakho in Liverpool's squad and Rodgers has said that his £18m price tag doesn't guarantee him a start, I wonder if there's been some trouble with him at the training ground.
Well done media ::) Sakho starts
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 17, 2013, 04:26:44 am
Lol.  Should be a decent game, unfortunately not sure im going to be able to watch it.  Might get the 1st half if im lucky.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: sherlockh on September 17, 2013, 04:55:43 am
Anyone else watching Monday night football ?

Carragher has just been saying that fullbacks are all failed centre backs or wingers, and that no one grows up wanting to be a Gary Neville. To be fair Neville took it fairly well
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 17, 2013, 05:02:35 am
never seen that but for a change i saw the 1st goal, only took a min!!! Jonjo Shelvey of all people too
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 17, 2013, 05:04:07 am
no way, what a crazy start, Shelvey again heavily involved :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on September 17, 2013, 05:04:51 am
Damn ... 1-1 in 3 min :o
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on September 17, 2013, 05:09:54 am
Jonjo ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on September 17, 2013, 05:39:55 am
Wow ... what a tackle by Skrtel!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on September 17, 2013, 07:04:51 am
To anyone that watched that game, how did Sturridge get MOTM? He hardly touched the ball in the 2nd half  :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on September 17, 2013, 07:13:08 am
incredible decision ::) Shelvey was the best player on the park, even with those 2 howlers
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on September 17, 2013, 08:03:04 am
... and that's probably why he didn't get it. He was the best player on the park, but the first was a real clanger.

Overall ... Swansea ... look good going forward.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 17, 2013, 06:51:56 pm
Champions League football returns tonight!!! welcome back, hopefully an away win for City to get things going
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on September 17, 2013, 07:05:39 pm
Yeah Eric ... Go Piazen ... um Palzen ... um P.... whatever ... Go "Man-City-opponent" ... :P
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 17, 2013, 07:10:45 pm
Its gonna take more than your support to save their sorry Czech asses :D

You must be concerned about how Coaching Dinosaur Moyes will cope in europe?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on September 17, 2013, 07:43:12 pm
Yeah, agreed ... at least it's not the toughest group, but then I think that there's never an "easy" group in the CL.

You have high hopes of Citeh getting out of their group this year? .... :P ;)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 17, 2013, 07:46:28 pm
Yes i would be hugely surprised and disappointed if they didnt get out of the group.  Heck I would like to see us go toe to toe with Bayern for 1st place, dont see why not, certainly need to pick up form before that is particularly likely tho.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on September 17, 2013, 08:06:36 pm
City will get out of that group easy.  CSKA and Plzen at home are 6 point bankers, as should the away games be but say you might draw one of them.  That's 10 points which would be enough, then you're hardest game - Bayern away - might not be too bad as Bayern will likely be through by then so could well rest players. 

Utd have got a very tricky group as have we obviously ;D  Chelsea's.. well... :-\
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 17, 2013, 08:25:46 pm
City will get out of that group easy.  CSKA and Plzen at home are 6 point bankers, as should the away games be but say you might draw one of them.  That's 10 points which would be enough, then you're hardest game - Bayern away - might not be too bad as Bayern will likely be through by then so could well rest players. 

Utd have got a very tricky group as have we obviously ;D  Chelsea's.. well... :-\

thats what im thinking for City, dunno about CSKA away but could win that, so potentially 1st place could be determined by the City/Bayern head to heads, sure Bayern will be favs but reckon we could surprise them.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on September 18, 2013, 04:49:34 am
Tentatively watching Utd. Intend to go for a smoke in a minute and get GTA on at the earliest opportunity. Looking at the team, Rooney, RVP, Fellaini, Carrick, Vidic, Rio.. that should be a really impressive spine. Kagawa, Valencia, Smalling, Evra... I quite like this line up....
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on September 18, 2013, 04:53:58 am
I'm gonna watch City tonight, only because I think Utd will have a routine 2/3-0 win and I think City might struggle.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on September 18, 2013, 04:56:12 am
Still rather see Kagawa behind the front 2 but he's roaming a fair bit anyway. Possibly prefer it if Cleverley was in for Valencia and we took a possession approach in 4312. Would work better if we had more quality at full back.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on September 18, 2013, 04:57:59 am
I'd be surprised to see Utd win any game routinely atm. Been a decent start tho.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on September 18, 2013, 05:05:18 am
It pains me to see how wasted Kagawa is at Utd. We play so wide and stretched across the pitch, always looking for the ball out to the line when he's a wee genius at knotting things together in tight spaces. He just doesn't get the ball enough or get the support when he does.
 :'(
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on September 18, 2013, 05:07:46 am
Finally play some decent tight football and Rooney scores on the volley. Hoorah  ::)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on September 18, 2013, 05:11:27 am
Rooney is looking really good as it goes. Kinda pleased we didn't sell him after all. Hopefully the whole thing has rejuvenated him.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on September 18, 2013, 05:14:56 am
Damn. ESPN3 not connecting to the Utd game ::)

Bayern on then.

Ooh ... Kobenhavn up against Juve :o.

... morning all ... you GTA fans ... ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on September 18, 2013, 05:17:17 am
Gala the better side against Real, Real doesn't look bothered

Out of nothing 1-0 Real, Isco with a great strike. It should have been 2-0 for Gala
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on September 18, 2013, 05:21:09 am
Utd are looking alright Kiwi. Started well, then had a flat spell where I was moaning about Kagawa wastage, picked up again and are now weathering a bit of concerted Leverkusen effort. Fellaini and Carrick could be a really good pair in the middle judging by this.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on September 18, 2013, 05:30:05 am
Even game this one so far (Plzen V City)

City have hit the post and Dzeko missed one of the easiest headers you will see.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on September 18, 2013, 05:32:41 am
Good to hear Cuz. Just managed to switch over to see Kagawa's effort there (deflected).
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on September 18, 2013, 05:40:16 am
Interesting comments on Fellaini/Carrick as well as Kagawa there Cuz.

HT stats on passing/distance:
(http://i.imgur.com/9vmEBVo.jpg)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on September 18, 2013, 05:53:10 am
WTF Rooney ... :o ... that was Torres-esque ...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 18, 2013, 05:55:02 am
Dzeko slides City in front then blazes 2 good chances over to make it 2-0, typical Dzeko really.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on September 18, 2013, 05:55:10 am
... and there's a quality equaliser. Damn - nice first-time strike. De Gea never had a chance ... !

Edit ... ok, slight deflection did help. But still!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 18, 2013, 05:56:39 am
Holy ****, Yaya Toure just hit a peach of a finesse, absolute cracker, need to see it, was in from moment it left his boot.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on September 18, 2013, 06:00:52 am
... will match that with a RvP volley on his right ... surprised the keeper - heck, I think he surprised himself :D

and ... Phew!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: sherlockh on September 18, 2013, 06:01:02 am
Dreadful keeping for bayer
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on September 18, 2013, 06:05:58 am
Gala just gave the second goal away, easy match for Real, they do absolutely nothing but are gifted two goals
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on September 18, 2013, 06:11:32 am
Dreadful keeping for bayer

Shocking defending there for Rooney's 200th goal ...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: sherlockh on September 18, 2013, 06:15:31 am
Dreadful keeping for bayer

Shocking defending there for Rooney's 200th goal ...
Yes they have been very lucky tonight, first was offside, then 2 pretty big blunders, but it's all about winning, not how well you play
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on September 18, 2013, 06:16:50 am
floodgates opened, 4-0 real, still dreadful defending
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 18, 2013, 06:19:40 am
Turned over to Utd game, that was actually a pretty decent goal by Utd's standards.   Nowhere near as good as Yaya's tho
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on September 18, 2013, 06:20:32 am
That was an impressive counter attack. Really quality stuff. Poor keeping again - obviously watching too much FIFA 13 ... ::)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on September 18, 2013, 06:26:57 am
Yes they have been very lucky tonight, first was offside, then 2 pretty big blunders, but it's all about winning, not how well you play
Well, Utd have been the better team on the park - by far, not only because of the defensive blunders. Passing has been good and distribution of the ball too.

It does question the quality of German teams outside the top 2, seeing the number of poor passes & obviously shocking defending.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on September 18, 2013, 06:41:37 am
Ok then ... another open goal miss by Utd - not quite the same as the Rooney howler ...

Happy with the performance.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on September 18, 2013, 06:41:56 am
Eric ... quality goal by Yaya.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on September 18, 2013, 06:46:10 am
Yes they have been very lucky tonight, first was offside, then 2 pretty big blunders, but it's all about winning, not how well you play
Well, Utd have been the better team on the park - by far, not only because of the defensive blunders. Passing has been good and distribution of the ball too.

It does question the quality of German teams outside the top 2, seeing the number of poor passes & obviously shocking defending.

Do you question the strength of Man City? they also don't perform in Europe just like the other English teams outside Man Utd and Chelsea.

Leverkusen had a great season last year, outperformed themselves probably a bit and other German teams didn't play well, so they're  not good enough to win the Champions League and a team like Man utd is really a lot better but against a Villa or Everton they can win.

Ronaldo with a Hattrick, nice third goal.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 18, 2013, 06:59:43 am
Eric ... quality goal by Yaya.

certainly was Kiwi, top notch.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on September 18, 2013, 01:18:16 pm
Do you question the strength of Man City? they also don't perform in Europe just like the other English teams outside Man Utd and Chelsea.

Leverkusen had a great season last year, outperformed themselves probably a bit and other German teams didn't play well, so they're  not good enough to win the Champions League and a team like Man utd is really a lot better but against a Villa or Everton they can win.

A few posts back I asked Eric re: hoping that City gets out of the group this year. It would be a major failure if they didn't & we have seen many players and/or teams not being able to take that step up into the European and/or international stages.

Apart from the defensive howlers, I suppose I was more disappointed in Bayer's poor passing - HT was 70% and crept to 73% at the end. I know you're "only as good as your opposition allows you to play" ... I just expected Bayer to be better & not lose the ball SO easily. There were basic passes going astray - one of the CBs just giving it away in the middle too - way way too easy.

On the whole though, the likes of Utd/Chelsea, to Arsenal/Liverpool/City even to Spurs, all look to have a lot more composure than the way Bayer played today. If they're better than them ... they certainly didn't show it.

... and I'm in now way a BPL fan defending
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 18, 2013, 06:51:40 pm
If there is one thing ive learned from RL football is that Beuk doesnt like BPL teams :P  I try not to get too involved :) 

A few people were tipping Leverkusen to get a result at OT so perhaps Kiwi wasnt only person expecting more from them.  Not wanting to put words in your mouth Kiwi.  No shame in losing at OT and scoring a couple.

Seen Ronaldo's 3rd on news last night, did look a bit of a cracker, did he skin 2 players with a stepover and then blast home? wasnt fully paying attention to it when it was shown.

Also, anyone hear about revelations that Mark Halsey was on Fergie's payroll, sorry i mean was a close friend of his?  taken from Halsey's forthcoming book.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on September 18, 2013, 07:05:52 pm
Yeah Eric, from what I understand he rang Fergie and asked him to stick up for referees in a press conference after the race row involving Mark Clattenburg.  Makes you wonder how Halsey repaid this favour Fergie did him
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on September 18, 2013, 07:24:33 pm
Yeah Eric - do understand that they got a few goals. Their first goal was well struck, albeit a very slight deflection - deserved a goal. Their second followed 2 errors on Utd's side. But - the thing is Utd missed 2 open goals. If things go slightly different and Utd are 6-1 up. Doesn't look good then. I'll say it again - watched most of the game and it's disappointing the quality that Bayer put out in that game.

and ... yeah yeah guys ... sour grapes on the whole Utd/refereeing bit ... :P

It's been said before - go back to Liverpool in the 80's - there's always the guys chasing the pack looking for ways to drag them back.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 18, 2013, 07:30:31 pm
I wonder how many more referees will come out now that Halsey has opened up the floor so to speak.  Its actually scary to think how many refs were 'close friends' with Ferguson.  Who knows, this could be the BPL's version of Calciopoli :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 18, 2013, 07:31:31 pm
PS im getting excited about City-Utd at weekend already.   Both teams arrive at game in reasonable condition, I'd give my right arm for a City win.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: guest15 on September 18, 2013, 07:38:25 pm
dreadful nite for gala... dominated first 35 min, missed 3-4 open chances... 1 individual mistake from eboue and 1 down... hv never seen an african dude that weak, if someone touches him, eboue stays on ground for at least 3 minutes, sooo annoying even for own fans, and to dodge the responsibility of his mistake last nite, he pretends as if he bumbed isco, and falls down... think he might leave during jan window...

second comes from another mistake from dany, very fast guy but lacking brains... then rest is history, team collapsed mentally, conceded more...
shameful result...

coach has to concentrate on the team, did not win in the last 3, and now losing terribly to real. he is coaching the national team at the same time, guess he was occupied with that too much...

anyways, its points what counts, if we get a draw in torino, then 2 games against copenhagen...

the last time we got thrashed that big in CL was in 99-00, against chelsea 0-5, then moved to uefa cup and won it, followed by a super cup.
time will tell...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 18, 2013, 07:42:07 pm
Bad night Otu, cant be nice losing at home like that, especially when you have such a proud home record.

I wouldnt blame the coach managing national team, I didnt know that but I dont buy into that too much.  Pretty sure it would have had no influence on the outcome/score last night, just the sort of thing that makes you an easy target when the fans are pissed off.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on September 18, 2013, 07:58:37 pm
SO... Marseille tonight.  Tough game but onw we must win if we are going to progress in this group.. Mertesacker should be back which will help our defence a lot.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 18, 2013, 08:00:42 pm
SO... Marseille tonight.  Tough game but onw we must win if we are going to progress in this group.. Mertesacker should be back which will help our defence a lot.

It is a bit of a must win given the other teams in the group.  Hmm might consider that when placing my coupon for the night.   Juve done me last night.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on September 18, 2013, 08:31:16 pm
Yep I agree, if we drop points against Marseille then we will need some lucky to qualify.  I'm confident we can do it, I mean apart from Valbuena, N'Koulou and Mandanda they're nothing special
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on September 18, 2013, 08:37:03 pm
PS im getting excited about City-Utd at weekend already.   Both teams arrive at game in reasonable condition, I'd give my right arm for a City win.

That ... I do agree with ... ! Except the last part ... :P
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on September 18, 2013, 08:45:47 pm
Sky Sports News ‏@SkySportsNews 12m
Manchester United announce record annual revenue of £363.2m for the year to June 30 #SSN

And they only bought Fellaini  ??? 
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on September 18, 2013, 08:52:39 pm
Ah yeah ... but there's that nice lump of debt to pay off  ::).
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 18, 2013, 09:07:35 pm
Referee's dont pay for themselves either :P
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on September 18, 2013, 09:10:25 pm
LOL ... conspiracy theories :P

Next you'll hear Bayern threw the CL in '99 conceding those 2 late goals and actually shed tears of joy because of the money they earned .... ::)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 18, 2013, 09:16:20 pm
I eagerly await Oliver Kahn's autobiography, sure all will be revealed then :P
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on September 18, 2013, 09:20:55 pm
Ah yeah ... but there's that nice lump of debt to pay off  ::).

I'm no financial expert but I know from Arsenal's finances that revenue like that means you can spend more than £28m on players.  And the fact that you have a 'record' revenue this year and have spent more in previous years surely means they could of spent more if they had wanted to.  But hey who am I to talk about clubs and their transfer dealings ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on September 18, 2013, 09:59:07 pm
This is brilliant from Dortmund, they really are a classy club. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gVU_0UdmraM#t=132
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on September 18, 2013, 10:35:32 pm
They way Leverkusen lost last night isn't more worse then the way City got beat by Dortmund/Madrid last season
And leverkusen doesn't have half the money city can spend.

I don't like how  the Bpl is spending its money, they buy so many good players with no reason/thought behind the purchase and end up not using players in the way they should and the level of football is hardly any better then other leagues.

As a league I think the bundesliga is nicer to watch then the bpl, those smaller teams play way better football, Dortmund really struggled to finish second last season, Bayern had the best season ever but surely if they had played the bpl/ liga bbva that year they would have won that with a landslide too
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 18, 2013, 10:59:29 pm
I'm not denying that what you say is true Beuk, i wholeheartedly agree that the money put into BPL teams does not produce an equivalent return on the pitch.  I generally put this down to bad management, coaching and scouting.

But what does grate is the constant harking back to Citys CL performances of last 2 years, in my mind you have an axe to grind against City.   Sure it was a failure but aside from the fact that they have had difficult draws due to being in pot 4, how much criticism can you level at a side who go out at expense of Dortmund and Madrid.   Sure finishing bottom to Ajax was icing on the cake but you can probably put that down to the factors mentioned in first paragraph.

So yeah i get the fact that what City done in past didn't impress you but I'd say, ok we get that now, why don't we look to what is going to happen this year and in the future.   If the same flaws arise again i'm sure you wont be slowing in pointing that out either.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on September 18, 2013, 11:21:44 pm
I always had a soft spot for City since they bought Wiekens..
City is the great example how not to run a football club, 30 great players and the football is just awful. You think it is normal they lost to Dortmund but it isn't. Dortmund didn't have any money to spend for the last 15 years. the little money they had they put into youth development and they scouted young talent. Look at Lewandowski, my team wanted him to replace Suarez but he didn't want to leave Poland, two years later Dortmund picked him up for 2/3 miljoen Euro's. they bought a couple of those players for next to nothing, a good coach with good  ideas about football and they could beat anyone despite the age of the players.

Who knows maybe with a good coach City can finally play close to the potential of the players, its about time they did...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 18, 2013, 11:34:03 pm
I always had a soft spot for City since they bought Wiekens..
City is the great example how not to run a football club, 30 great players and the football is just awful. You think it is normal they lost to Dortmund but it isn't. Dortmund didn't have any money to spend for the last 15 years. the little money they had they put into youth development and they scouted young talent. Look at Lewandowski, my team wanted him to replace Suarez but he didn't want to leave Poland, two years later Dortmund picked him up for 2/3 miljoen Euro's. they bought a couple of those players for next to nothing, a good coach with good  ideas about football and they could beat anyone despite the age of the players.

Who knows maybe with a good coach City can finally play close to the potential of the players, its about time they did...

Again i agree what you say about Dortmund, on their budget, they should never have been able to make City look like amateurs at the Etihad but they did.   But thats just football for you, money may dictate the game but it doesnt guarantee success.   I love seeing a team playing great football where you can really see the hallmark of the coach on the team. 

It doesnt matter if you have a fortune to invest in a team, if you dont spend it wisely, the players dont perform, the manager doesnt deploy the right tactics, the training isnt as intense and progressive as it needs to be, then within reason, just about anyone can beat anyone.

Im hoping that Pellegrini will (in time) get this side of things right for City.   Im quite confident he will too.

Also, i dont think its normal to lose to Dortmund, but i think Dortmund making the final makes it ok.   Because by making the final they have clearly surpassed the level that you attribute to them, they have transcended their natural level to reach a higher one by doing the aforementioned things right.  So sure City have failed in europe, but lets not exaggerate it by not giving Dortmund the credit they deserve.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on September 18, 2013, 11:38:38 pm
But losing to Ajax was really bad, I hope Barca plays to it's potential tonight and you'll see what a great team Ajax has. can't wait to see them crushed
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on September 18, 2013, 11:57:18 pm
It's not too long ago that the BPL had 3 teams in the semi final and an all english final - 2008 I think.  And if you go through the recent CL finals, British clubs feature quite highly.

2005 - Liverpool winners
2006 - Arsenal finalists
2007 - Liverpool finalists
2008 - Man Utd V Chelsea
2009 - Man Utd finalists
2010 - None
2011 - Man Utd finalists
2012 - Chelsea winners
2013 - None

Quite an impressive record if I do say so myself

Sure in the last few seasons British clubs haven't performed brilliantly but it's just a cycle I think, Barca ruled from 2009-2011, German clubs are now looking like the ones to beat and from 2005-2009 it was the British clubs. 
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on September 19, 2013, 12:03:09 am
So they reached finals, compare that to the money they can spend..Only non bpl teams that can compete are Madrid, Barca and Bayern and btw still 2 out of the 3 bpl wins were absolute miracles
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 19, 2013, 12:06:57 am
But losing to Ajax was really bad, I hope Barca plays to it's potential tonight and you'll see what a great team Ajax has. can't wait to see them crushed

it certainly was, but then Ajax are the standard bearers for youth development and all round good guys of football, did they not invent shexy football or was that just Ruud Gullit.   Ajax fans got on my nerves last year, sure they had their day in the sun beating City, a real victory for football, good for them.   But their fans strike me as very arrogant and self-righteous.   Sure they have a rich history and made fools out of City last season but if we aren't going to be pulling punches, lets face what are they now? also-rans of european football, a selling club, nobodies. 

Yep football she can be a cruel mistress when she wants to be.  Did Celtic not too long ago not eliminate Ajax from the CL qualifiers??  I wonder how loud they were singing back then.

Anyway what happens tonight has little relevance, its a new season, things change quickly, no Eriksen and with City improved, i reckon City would make light work of Ajax too this season, but thats just my opinion.  If Barca win by 8 tonight what is your take home message going to be?  That City were more exceptionally sh1t than you even thought last year?

Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 19, 2013, 12:11:39 am
Madrid seem to be immune from your criticism Beuk, quite sure they have spent as much as anyone over the last decade and how many CL's have they won recently?

Surely they are run as badly as any club but i dont hear much criticism for them?  :-\
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on September 19, 2013, 12:16:20 am
Oh Madrid ;D  They really are a laughable club. 

And Monaco and PSG have spent more than anyone else this summer, so surely it should be an all French final. 
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on September 19, 2013, 12:18:13 am
No Celtic didn't, Ajax still think they are great, last good player their youth setup produced was Sneijder and he's almost 30, but they still say they have a top youth setup but all they do is buy 16/17 year talents from other clubs, Vertonghen and Eriksen for instance. Rest of the Netherlands hates them

I don't like Madrid, but although they never won prices they are always around
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on September 19, 2013, 12:18:24 am
And of course Monaco aren't in the CL this season.. derp
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 19, 2013, 12:20:37 am
Oh Madrid ;D  They really are a laughable club. 

And Monaco and PSG have spent more than anyone else this summer, so surely it should be an all French final. 

Would help if Monaco were in it :D

but yeah i dont think it should be open season on BPL.   I mean Real and Barca rig the tv money over there so that they get practically everything and then have great fun smashing the bulk of the other teams.   Hardly fair is it, but thats ok they are established european heavyweights they can do as they please right?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 19, 2013, 12:22:53 am
No Celtic didn't, Ajax still think they are great, last good player their youth setup produced was Sneijder and he's almost 30, but they still say they have a top youth setup but all they do is buy 16/17 year talents from other clubs, Vertonghen and Eriksen for instance. Rest of the Netherlands hates them

I don't like Madrid, but although they never won prices they are always around

Oh but they did

"On 8 August 2001, Celtic played Ajax in Holland in the first leg of the qualifier tie for the UEFA Champions League, and turned in an outstanding performance.[217][218] First half goals from Dutch winger Bobby Petta and Didier Agathe gave Celtic a 2-1 lead at half-time. Chris Sutton added a third in the second half with a powerful header to give Celtic an impressive 3-1 win.[219] A nervy second leg performance at Parkhead saw Celtic lose 0-1 on the night but progress to the group stages on aggregate; their first involvement in the Champions League group stages since the redevelopment of the tournament in the 1990s."

Madrid always around - I think City might always be around too once they get out of that bottom pot.

Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on September 19, 2013, 12:23:45 am
The reason that BPL teams have so much to spend is because all the billionaires want to invest in the teams in the best league in the world with the most interest worldwide, and the BPL is the best league in the world.  I'll put it like this, would Ozil have joined the 4th place team in serie a, Bundesliga, Ligue 1..
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on September 19, 2013, 12:26:53 am
The reason that BPL teams have so much to spend is because all the billionaires want to invest in the teams in the best league in the world with the most interest worldwide, and the BPL is the best league in the world.  I'll put it like this, would Ozil have joined the 4th place team in serie a, Bundesliga, Ligue 1..

think you are right Lewis...don't see that the English women were the decisive factor for choosing Arsenal  ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on September 19, 2013, 12:28:16 am
The reason that BPL teams have so much to spend is because all the billionaires want to invest in the teams in the best league in the world with the most interest worldwide, and the BPL is the best league in the world.  I'll put it like this, would Ozil have joined the 4th place team in serie a, Bundesliga, Ligue 1..

think you are right Lewis...don't see that the English women were the decisive factor for choosing Arsenal  ;D
Well looking at Ozil's wife I don;t think any girls would of swayed his decision :o
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on September 19, 2013, 12:29:09 am
2001... a good victory though, Ibrahimovic sneijder and Vd Vaart were in that team, if I remember correctly

If they could pay his wage Ozil would join...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on September 19, 2013, 12:32:14 am
No offence to any of these side but I doubt he would of joined: Fiorentina, Schalke, Nice.  All 4th in their respective leagues.  Ozil's bit of a poor example because he has already said that Wenger was the decisive factor for him.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 19, 2013, 12:36:41 am
2001... a good victory though, Ibrahimovic sneijder and Vd Vaart were in that team, if I remember correctly

If they could pay his wage Ozil would join...

yep over 10 years ago, showing my age, but just making the point that all teams have their times of great victories and shameful defeats.   I'm sure Ajax have lost to far worse teams than Celtic since then.

So the moral of the story is cut City some slack ;)  and Dutch woman? whilst im sure they are very beautiful i dont think they are a match for Icelandic woman.   Suppose if you were to make a footballing analogy out of it, dutch woman would represent Citys CL performance last season and Icelandic woman Dortmunds :P
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 19, 2013, 12:38:00 am
No offence to any of these side but I doubt he would of joined: Fiorentina, Schalke, Nice.  All 4th in their respective leagues.  Ozil's bit of a poor example because he has already said that Wenger was the decisive factor for him.

yeah think it is a bad example, think he just wanted to move to BPL and put himself on City's radar, so Arsenal was of course the obvious destination ;)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: WClass on September 19, 2013, 01:22:31 am
valid points on both sides  . i try hard not to get in to it on here  because you all seem decent and are passionate about the clubs you support .  City are the rich mans way of running a football club these days  . I dont think it can work long term  , but who knows  .
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 19, 2013, 01:35:23 am
valid points on both sides  . i try hard not to get in to it on here  because you all seem decent and are passionate about the clubs you support .  City are the rich mans way of running a football club these days  . I dont think it can work long term  , but who knows  .

Yep so true, I was just trying to defend City's honour, but at end of the day, they wouldnt be in current position if it wasnt for Sheikh Al-Manssour so its kinda clear the relative success is bought.   But then so is PSG's, Madrid's, Bayern's everybodys just about these days, not really fair to pick on one team bcos they werent part of the original chosen ones.   All clubs got to start from somewhere at some point.

The thing with City tho is i really think they are trying to do things the right way off the pitch.  I follow them on twitter/facebook and it has to be said they really do seem to value their fans and try to promote a feeling of togetherness and community spirit.   They seem very innovative in their approach to giving fans access to players and behind the scenes stuff and i think its a really good approach.

Also from my understanding they are trying to build the infrastructure of the club the right way too.   They are investing heavily in training facilities for youth development (and seniors) and developing the whole etihad complex too.  They are building for a future of success.  The cash injection at the start (and continued) was to get the ball rolling, but they seem to be working very hard behind the scenes to put in place the building blocks for sustainable success in future years.

I mean they have got Patrick Vieira as head of youth development too, i think that shows that they are taking it seriously.   Loved Vieira as a player

So to summise, its easy to criticise City for what you have seen in Champs League or you could say that they are killing football with their abhorrent spending but the stuff ive just mentioned i guess people dont really notice so much if your not actually a fan.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: WClass on September 19, 2013, 01:41:25 am
It is a tough one to discuss rationally  .  Football is a game that invokes passion from fans . The players and the owners have a tendency to be money driven now  .  I mean all the new owners seem to have one thing in common .- almost NO football history or knowledge :)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on September 19, 2013, 01:42:51 am
Nowadays if you don't spend then you won't succeed, Dortmund being the exception but even they have splashed the cash this summer. 
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on September 19, 2013, 02:14:09 am
I've said it before but I don't believe in the money mantra. All money does is paper over the cracks and keep big clubs near the top, it allows for turnover of talent in the hope that something sticks. What you need to actually be successful is all about being a close knit group with a clear style of play where everybody in the club knows their role and knows they have to work to be a part of the success.
You look at any of the CL winning teams and they all had that. City had it when they won the league but Mancini lost control. Chelsea had it in Mourinhos 1st spell and the residue of that kept them going when the coach changed. Utd had it for years but have moved continually further from it over the last few.
Money means nothing if you don't have a core.

There was a great moment that summed this up in one of Utds CL games in 99. Looked for a pic but it's needle in a haystack...
Might've been the semi but one of the Utd players scored a vital goal. To celebrate he ran over to the advertising hoardings, one was for the Ford Focus, just had 'Focus' on it in big letters, player stood to one side, pointing at it and grinning as all his teammates piled up. Apparently it was because Fergie was continually banging on at them about the need to be focussed, it was his mantra.
The run in that season had nothing to do with the players that had been bought and everything to do with the unbeatable spirit and concentration that had been drilled into them by the manager.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Forza_limjitwe on September 19, 2013, 02:20:49 am
It is a tough one to discuss rationally  .  Football is a game that invokes passion from fans . The players and the owners have a tendency to be money driven now  .  I mean all the new owners seem to have one thing in common .- almost NO football history or knowledge :)

I believe some owners nowadays are ego maniacs who are trying to create their own legacy and success with clubs without much history. Many are probably trying to emulate their business success through football. They are also passionate football fans at heart (except the Venkis who know crap)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: WClass on September 19, 2013, 02:30:05 am
I've said it before but I don't believe in the money mantra. All money does is paper over the cracks and keep big clubs near the top, it allows for turnover of talent in the hope that something sticks. What you need to actually be successful is all about being a close knit group with a clear style of play where everybody in the club knows their role and knows they have to work to be a part of the success.
You look at any of the CL winning teams and they all had that. City had it when they won the league but Mancini lost control. Chelsea had it in Mourinhos 1st spell and the residue of that kept them going when the coach changed. Utd had it for years but have moved continually further from it over the last few.
Money means nothing if you don't have a core.

There was a great moment that summed this up in one of Utds CL games in 99. Looked for a pic but it's needle in a haystack...
Might've been the semi but one of the Utd players scored a vital goal. To celebrate he ran over to the advertising hoardings, one was for the Ford Focus, just had 'Focus' on it in big letters, player stood to one side, pointing at it and grinning as all his teammates piled up. Apparently it was because Fergie was continually banging on at them about the need to be focussed, it was his mantra.
The run in that season had nothing to do with the players that had been bought and everything to do with the unbeatable spirit and concentration that had been drilled into them by the manager.

what you allude to is vital fo LONG TERM success . Arsenal had it with the core of players Wenger inherited and then added to  . In  modern football , money makes it almost impossible to re create  .  Fergie saw the writing on the wall in my opinion  .  Wenger does as well  .  I have no doubt that Wenger is now trying to build that core thru national links  ( France first  - now Germany ) . It will lad nicel in to Klopp taking over :)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on September 19, 2013, 02:39:08 am
There is only long term success. If City go backwards from here because those in charge allow the spirit they built to be eroded then the project will have failed regardless of the money spent. As I said tho, their short term success wasn't about the money, it was about the will and focus required to catch Utd in those last few weeks and turn it round on the last day of the season. I've seen plenty of expensive players lack the edge and give up the chase.
Look at Inter in the years when they were the big spenders in Europes strongest league. They never had any focus and never achieved a thing. You could point to the refereeing, maybe that gave them reason not to try....
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: WClass on September 19, 2013, 02:53:15 am
team spirit is very hard to build in the new era of money  . players hang out with agents and other hangers on  - not other players  .   
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on September 19, 2013, 03:26:45 am
Look at Inter in the years when they were the big spenders in Europes strongest league. They never had any focus and never achieved a thing.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-60iZZNEnE
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on September 19, 2013, 03:29:19 am
That to me is the number 1 problem. 90% of players believe in the money mantra as do so many others in a position to make a difference.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on September 19, 2013, 03:38:25 am
Look at Inter in the years when they were the big spenders in Europes strongest league. They never had any focus and never achieved a thing.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-60iZZNEnE

Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on September 19, 2013, 03:44:08 am
Was I born then? when did they spend more then the team they had around 2009? I hope your not referring to the Klinsmann, Brehme, Mattheus era? when Inter had a little bit of a problem with neighbour AC Milan buying v. Basten, Gullit, Rijkaard and Napoli had Maradona
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on September 19, 2013, 04:09:52 am
I'm sure you remember at least the majority of the 90s Beuk.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on September 19, 2013, 04:47:42 am
Come on then Arsenal, 3pts please :P
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 19, 2013, 05:20:13 am
yeah hope so for my bet too Lewis.  Not many goals so far, only 1 at Barca and 1 for Napoli so far
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 19, 2013, 05:33:06 am
Dortmund just had Weidenfeller sent off to (fk not a pen) and are 1-0 down so wonder how that will shape the group Lewis. 
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on September 19, 2013, 05:34:14 am
Well if Napoli win and we can sneak a win then we're in a great position, even a draw wouldn't be that bad.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on September 19, 2013, 06:05:29 am
Messi literally walks another one in - poor defence.

There was an opportunity in the first half where he could've easily put it through to Cesc ... goes for the shot & straight at the keeper. Selfish little ....
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on September 19, 2013, 06:08:40 am
Shame Barcelona takes it easy, would have liked a big score
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 19, 2013, 06:10:51 am
Milan look extremely poor.  If Celtic had a bit more cutting edge they could be 2 goals up.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on September 19, 2013, 06:13:31 am
Milan are that bad I would say Celtic should be disappointed not to win tonight.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on September 19, 2013, 06:17:36 am
Messi hat trick ... 4-0 - don't think they're taking it that easy :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on September 19, 2013, 06:20:40 am
What a goal that was from Walcott ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on September 19, 2013, 06:22:08 am
Yeah they still take it easy, thats the worst part of it, not being bothered in playing as good as possible and still 4-0 in the lead
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: guest15 on September 19, 2013, 06:23:32 am
so ... apparently messi was jealous for CR7 hattrick... ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 19, 2013, 06:23:35 am
Milan are that bad I would say Celtic should be disappointed not to win tonight.

I agree Celtic have just lacked quality in final third and with final ball.  Matthews was really bad in the 1st half.   Thought they might have a chance of a goal now Pukki is on.   I reckon if Celtic were 5% better they would be winning this.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 19, 2013, 06:24:25 am
Well well that is soooooo lucky and undeserved for Milan.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: guest15 on September 19, 2013, 06:24:38 am
What a goal that was from Walcott ;D

howz ozil's performance?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on September 19, 2013, 06:25:29 am
Basel went ahead at Chelsea ... OUCH!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on September 19, 2013, 06:26:36 am
RAMSEY!! ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 19, 2013, 06:27:00 am
Basel went ahead at Chelsea ... OUCH!

oh my word :D :D :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on September 19, 2013, 06:31:41 am
Yeah they still take it easy, thats the worst part of it, not being bothered in playing as good as possible and still 4-0 in the lead

Yeah - understand what you're saying tho' ... not good when a team gets to that stage.

Penalty miss didn't help.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on September 19, 2013, 06:36:04 am
... gotta post here with some other RL sports ... the America's Cup.

Never heard about it until I got here ... now I'm a fan & obvious supporter of Team NZ. Amazing these guys are playing around in boats that are DAMN expensive.

Reportedly Larry Ellison spent ~$100M on Oracle Team USA :o :o :o
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: guest15 on September 19, 2013, 06:41:51 am
sailing?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on September 19, 2013, 06:42:57 am
Ouch Chelsea ;D

And we are top of the league (CL group that is)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on September 19, 2013, 06:47:42 am
I sail myself so I saw America's cup, I would love to have a boot that can foil, think the missus isn't so keen on that tho  ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on September 19, 2013, 06:49:46 am
sailing?

Yeah mate ... I know it doesn't sound like the most exciting thing in the world ... but these 2 boats are just amazing & the race is so tactical. Speeds of 40+ knots ... ain't slow on water!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on September 19, 2013, 06:50:16 am
I sail myself so I saw America's cup, I would love to have a boot that can foil, think the missus isn't so keen on that tho  ;D

He he ... yeah - did you see when they nearly capsized because of the foil?

Edit ... and interesting - love the sport?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on September 19, 2013, 06:52:02 am
**** Frank de Boer, saying Ajax had more chances then Barca ;D and really it's not a joke he means it ::) Arrogant twat

Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on September 19, 2013, 06:55:26 am
did you mean when the sail didn't move and the almost capsized or did you mean the pitchpole in the first race?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on September 19, 2013, 06:58:51 am
"sail didn't move" ... amazing that technology has so much to play. Didn't kick in and therefore the sail did not change.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on September 19, 2013, 06:59:46 am
Its not even a sail anymore... ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on September 19, 2013, 07:04:51 am
True! NZ being a pretty small country can do with the $$$ something like this brings in - tourism, etc.

Certainly hope they can finish it off today.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 19, 2013, 07:27:25 am
Sweet FK from Insigne
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: guest15 on September 19, 2013, 07:28:20 am
sailing?

Yeah mate ... I know it doesn't sound like the most exciting thing in the world ... but these 2 boats are just amazing & the race is so tactical. Speeds of 40+ knots ... ain't slow on water!

actually its very exciting  ;) , i myself have an amateur licence for sailing, valid for yacht captain upto 20 miles of coast line etc. i like it very much, did not been on boat for long tho. and coming to those cups, or volvo or similar, they are very hard conditions, physical and tactics...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on September 19, 2013, 07:34:45 am
Nice one OT. Bit disappointed that the 2nd race was postponed. Would've been nice to finish it off.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: guest15 on September 19, 2013, 07:37:28 am
anybody following euro basket championship?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 19, 2013, 07:39:56 am
A timely reminder of how good Messi is, really nicely taken hat-trick.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on September 19, 2013, 07:39:59 am
Sorry mate ... one sport that I never got hooked to is basketball. No interest.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on September 19, 2013, 09:13:53 pm
Just watched the CL highlights from last night..

- Barca's defense is woeful
- Celtic could well get out of that group, could of easily beaten Milan.
- The atmosphere in Naples :o Don't want to be going there on matchday 6 needing something
- Chelsea... wow they were poor.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on September 19, 2013, 09:55:32 pm
Aaaaand... the 'Y' word debate rages on.

To use or not to use.

That, is the question.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 19, 2013, 10:55:02 pm
Just watched the CL highlights from last night..

- Barca's defense is woeful
- Celtic could well get out of that group, could of easily beaten Milan.
- The atmosphere in Naples :o Don't want to be going there on matchday 6 needing something
- Chelsea... wow they were poor.

-Messi's goals were sensational
-Celtic wont get out the group, they blew their chance last night, Milan were very very poor.
-Usually is, they could do well this year with Benitez's experience in Europe.
-Basle play some great football for a team of their size.  Go check Mohamed Salah in FUT, decent looking player, 74 silver with 91 pace, dunno if pricefixers had pounced when i checked last night.  Also Marco Streller seems a wily old fox, with a great football brain.   Checked his card too, bog standard silver but with excellent heading.

Which reminds me, lets all pricefix Luca Toni!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on September 19, 2013, 11:03:38 pm
Just watched the CL highlights from last night..

- Barca's defense is woeful
- Celtic could well get out of that group, could of easily beaten Milan.
- The atmosphere in Naples :o Don't want to be going there on matchday 6 needing something
- Chelsea... wow they were poor.

-Messi's goals were sensational
-Celtic wont get out the group, they blew their chance last night, Milan were very very poor.
-Usually is, they could do well this year with Benitez's experience in Europe.
-Basle play some great football for a team of their size.  Go check Mohamed Salah in FUT, decent looking player, 74 silver with 91 pace, dunno if pricefixers had pounced when i checked last night.  Also Marco Streller seems a wily old fox, with a great football brain.   Checked his card too, bog standard silver but with excellent heading.

Which reminds me, lets all pricefix Luca Toni!!!!!!!!!!

Streller was gold in 13.. had him in my Swiss side.  He was ****.  ;D
Was an FM legend though... back in the day  ;)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 19, 2013, 11:20:48 pm
Aaaaand... the 'Y' word debate rages on.

To use or not to use.

That, is the question.


whats your view on it?  hate speech only hate if motivated by hate? lol, think thats what the PM had to say about it but i could be wrong.   Guess its relevant to use of the N word too.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on September 19, 2013, 11:32:33 pm
Aaaaand... the 'Y' word debate rages on.

To use or not to use.

That, is the question.


whats your view on it?  hate speech only hate if motivated by hate? lol, think thats what the PM had to say about it but i could be wrong.   Guess its relevant to use of the N word too.

Yeah - what wise, wise words from the esteemed Mr Cameron there.
*sense the tone*

My view? 
Shouldn't use it.  End of.

It offends people, and understandably so.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 19, 2013, 11:41:45 pm
Interesting views.

I had/have a mate who used to call things/ppl he didnt like a 'feckin jew' but it was never motivated by a born hatred for jews.   Not saying that makes it ok, but as far as i know it was never said around any genuine jewish ppl, as that would be wrong, but as banter amongst mates, is it a problem??

Admittedly, by same token i grew up with a habit of calling things/ppl/uncool things gay, almost in same manner as above.   Again never motivated by hatred, just an expression that kinda stuck as we were growing up 'dont be so effin gay' or whatever context it might have been used in.   Never really saw the harm in it.   But again i would never say it around known gay people nor do i have any issue with gay people in general, heck the guy sat beside me at work is but we are cool :)  we dont go out dancing on fri night or anything together but we have banter etc.   Tell you what tho some of his habits do my feckin head in, almost makes me anti-gay.  Kidding, of course it doesnt, but so many of his little actions/mannerisms drive me up the wall.   Am i homophobic?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on September 19, 2013, 11:51:49 pm
No mate.

Oxford Definition of homophobia in English
homophobia
noun
[mass noun]
an extreme and irrational aversion to homosexuality and homosexual people.

Although, on that note... surely an aversion to homosexual people is irrational by definition?
A rational, extreme aversion to homosexual people?  Can such a thing exist?

I guess if you were beaten up by a gang of homosexuals, for being straight, and left for dead in the gutter, you might develop a rational aversion.

Answered me own question there   :D

Anyway, back to the Y word... if something offends people, and worse still, one knows it offends people, then why would one want to continue to do it?  One wouldn't, would one?

What I don't understand is, why NOT stop using it?

Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: guest15 on September 20, 2013, 12:05:40 am
Interesting views.

I had/have a mate who used to call things/ppl he didnt like a 'feckin jew' but it was never motivated by a born hatred for jews.   Not saying that makes it ok, but as far as i know it was never said around any genuine jewish ppl, as that would be wrong, but as banter amongst mates, is it a problem??

Admittedly, by same token i grew up with a habit of calling things/ppl/uncool things gay, almost in same manner as above.   Again never motivated by hatred, just an expression that kinda stuck as we were growing up 'dont be so effin gay' or whatever context it might have been used in.   Never really saw the harm in it.   But again i would never say it around known gay people nor do i have any issue with gay people in general, heck the guy sat beside me at work is but we are cool :)  we dont go out dancing on fri night or anything together but we have banter etc.   Tell you what tho some of his habits do my feckin head in, almost makes me anti-gay.  Kidding, of course it doesnt, but so many of his little actions/mannerisms drive me up the wall.   Am i homophobic?

we have the same here, amongst friends, calling "gay" or else for the sake of joking, for a laugh, not any hatred towards gay community. also for us, its a bit different, as its not our mother tongue, the meaning of the word and the impact is not same as the corresponding word in turkish...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 20, 2013, 12:39:39 am
haha dunno if this conversation really belongs in RLF but who cares  :D

its quite interesting the whole what makes you a racist/homophobe/sexist debate.

I mean i have said things in my life that would fit into all of the above categories but if you said i was any of the above i'd vehemently dispute that.

There's a problem tho, and thats like it or not people do fit stereotypes a lot of the time.  The key is in my view is to appreciate that whilst every individual can be different, doesnt make the stereotype untrue.

Scenario's

-An Asian cuts you up on the road in his bmw (stereotype) and he gives you the finger, so you mutter to yourself 'F**kin P**i', does that make you racist, even if say you have a few asian friends that you get along great with.

-I find many aspects of being gay quite repulsive, but at the end of the day each to their own.  Although im not religious i do find it unnatural and basically wrong.   That being said Ive worked with gay people (currently do) and have no problem chatting to them in work and socialising on work nights out or whenever.  I am no strange to using the word as a derogatory term but never aimed at a gay person.   Closet homophobic?

-last one.  Black people, love em.  Got a best bud at work called Majeed, me and him are tight, he's from Sudan originally.   But if you asked me who is responsible for bulk of crime in London, I along with most others would tell you that its largely black people committing the type of anti-social crimes, ie muggings, stabbing, shootings etc.   At same time i appreicate that there are many law-abiding black people out there just like is.   So again, am i exhibiting racist views? or just stating well known facts?

Not sure why im even opening this can of worms lol but might as well post it since i typed it all.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on September 20, 2013, 12:59:16 am
I am not being drawn into that wider debate.

...but women are definitely the weaker sex.   :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 20, 2013, 01:23:08 am
I am not being drawn into that wider debate.

...but women are definitely the weaker sex.   :D

by god their driving is appalling too Hop.  I will never hear otherwise.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 22, 2013, 01:11:32 am
This threads been quiet, see Liverpool have just gone behind to Southampton at Anfield, thought there might have been a shock there today of some kind, fancied the draw actually.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 22, 2013, 01:14:00 am
Who is this guy Jesse Lingard? Debut for B'ham today and he's scored all 4 goals as they lead 4-0 early in the 2nd half.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on September 22, 2013, 01:16:43 am
He's on loan from United Eric, that's probably why he's getting as much hype now.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 22, 2013, 01:23:40 am
Yeah just seen that, i knew Utd had guy with similar name just didnt know it was the same guy.  Must be a good prospect to do that on your debut at Championship level.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on September 22, 2013, 01:29:04 am
He played a few games for Leicester last season, always looked impressive and today was the first time he's scored and he's done it 4 times, not bad!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 22, 2013, 01:38:54 am
Dont tell me Baines got the 2nd as well, carbon copy FK, he did too, cant wait to see this on MOTD
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on September 22, 2013, 01:41:36 am
And Lukaku makes it 3-2 to The Toffees.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 22, 2013, 02:09:42 am
And Lukaku makes it 3-2 to The Toffees.

yeah and was knocked out in the process

Everton's on-loan striker Romelu Lukaku, who scored the winner after coming off the bench to make his debut, but was knocked out in the process: "I remember nothing about it. I did not even know I had scored, that was the first thing I asked the doc. I said "who scored?" He said "you".
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 22, 2013, 02:38:44 am
wonder how Torres is feeling now Etoo seems to be starting all the time.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on September 22, 2013, 02:40:24 am
Only just had time to check the football scores, been packing ready to go to Uni tomorrow so it's been a bit hectic.

- Liverpool - wow didn't expect that, I hear they played 4 CBs??
- Chelsea - No Mata?!?! Seriously Mourinho what is you problem
- Baines - stunning FKs and why did Chelsea let Lukaku go on loan :-\

And we can go top with a win tomorrow ;D  Happy days
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 22, 2013, 02:42:28 am
Lewis, I've not heard it but apparently Mourinho has publicly criticized Mata today, or gone public to say why he's not picking him at moment.  Need to see what he has said exactly.

Just looking out bets and noticed its PSG v Monaco tomorrow night :P
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 22, 2013, 02:43:05 am
Bad miss by Darren Bent, should've been 1-0
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on September 22, 2013, 03:03:21 am
Lewis, I've not heard it but apparently Mourinho has publicly criticized Mata today, or gone public to say why he's not picking him at moment.  Need to see what he has said exactly.

Just looking out bets and noticed its PSG v Monaco tomorrow night :P
He said Mata needs to adapt or some nonsense like that and that Oscar is his preferred number 10. 

There's some incredible games tomorrow - PSG V Monaco; Lazio V Roma; Milan V Napoli; PSV V Ajax and of course City V Utd.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on September 22, 2013, 03:16:09 am
There's some incredible games tomorrow - PSG V Monaco; Lazio V Roma; Milan V Napoli; PSV V Ajax and of course City V Utd.

Or if you're from Ireland there is the small matter of the All Ireland Final In the GAA.

Not a bad stadium for an amuter sport.

(http://www.kandle.ie/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/CROKEPARK.jpg)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 22, 2013, 03:23:43 am
Lewis, I've not heard it but apparently Mourinho has publicly criticized Mata today, or gone public to say why he's not picking him at moment.  Need to see what he has said exactly.

Just looking out bets and noticed its PSG v Monaco tomorrow night :P
He said Mata needs to adapt or some nonsense like that and that Oscar is his preferred number 10. 

There's some incredible games tomorrow - PSG V Monaco; Lazio V Roma; Milan V Napoli; PSV V Ajax and of course City V Utd.

wow what a day of football.  cant wait for City v Utd.

you hear some Chelsea fans booing at end of the 1st half there, well they did ask for Mourinho back so bit of a cheek to boo at this stage
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 22, 2013, 04:06:51 am
You seen this from Di Canio?  :D


http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/24190407 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/24190407)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 22, 2013, 07:43:09 am
just seen the Baines fk's.  The first one was class, the 2nd was brilliant but when you take the pair together its just incredible skill to be able to do that and to a keeper as good and experienced as Jaaskalienen (or however his name is spelt).  Glad he's at Everton and not Man Utd.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 23, 2013, 12:11:38 am
no RVP for Utd today :)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: guest15 on September 23, 2013, 12:25:30 am
fookin hell.... walcott was sidelined, and now RVP not starting ...
ruined my fantasy team...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on September 23, 2013, 12:36:44 am
no RVP for Utd today :)

Uh oh. 0-0 then.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 23, 2013, 01:01:52 am
no RVP for Utd today :)

Uh oh. 0-0 then.

I dunno, hope not, got a feeling there will be goals in this one, a lot of quality on the pitch and no Mourinho tactics
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 23, 2013, 01:17:18 am
Woooohooooo get in City, lovely team goal :)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on September 23, 2013, 01:30:28 am
Not nearly good enough from Utd so far. Missing the way RVP can hold the ball up way too much.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on September 23, 2013, 01:32:20 am
Starting to get distracted. Accepting the inevitable already.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 23, 2013, 01:36:48 am
Starting to get distracted. Accepting the inevitable already.

haha i know what you mean, i do that too.  But there is still a long way to go in this match.  Ive got a bet on both teams to score, so almost hope Utd do score, but hope City get another first.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on September 23, 2013, 01:50:12 am
Well there you go. Can't see Utd scoring, this game is more or less over, barely paid it any attention for the last 10min. We're a 1 man team again, good job Moyes....
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 23, 2013, 01:54:37 am
Great half :) yeah that should be done and dusted, maybe City could get another 1 or 2 :P

Might go try cash out my bet lol
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on September 23, 2013, 02:09:09 am
Pathetic. Fook this. Think I'll cancel Sky Sports after all.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 23, 2013, 02:13:23 am
Top quality stuff eh :)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on September 23, 2013, 02:23:05 am
Negredo looks very useful....
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on September 23, 2013, 03:23:58 am
Finally settled into Uni, missed both games today but very pleased with both results... and ofcourse Paulinho's 92nd min winner is a bit annoying but oh well.  AND..... A hattrick of assists from Ozil ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 23, 2013, 05:24:45 am
Negredo did look good Cuz, less wasteful than Dzeko.

So far its Ibra 1 Falcao  1 in the PSG-Monaco game.  Wish i knew what channel its on, prob bt sport
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on September 23, 2013, 05:28:59 am
Yeah it's on BT Sport Eric, nice win for Spurs earlier, looking at the stats they absolutely hammered Cardiff and just couldn't score. But apparently Paulinho's goal was a back heel, looking forward to see that later  ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 23, 2013, 05:49:55 am
Yeah it's on BT Sport Eric, nice win for Spurs earlier, looking at the stats they absolutely hammered Cardiff and just couldn't score. But apparently Paulinho's goal was a back heel, looking forward to see that later  ;D

see the spurs game, my bro had an accumulater that wd have won 4k if he didnt cash out after 80 odd mins for £600!!!  how cruel is that

yeah look forward to MOTD2 as well, wont mind pouring over the City-Utd game again :)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 23, 2013, 07:00:49 am
Di Canio sacked apparently
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on September 23, 2013, 08:04:56 am
Mackay:
"The amount of chances we had, the disallowed goal. Hugo Lloris is a very lucky man tonight. It's about being more clinical but we matched a very good team toe to toe again."

 :D

Possession  63%  Tottenham Hotspur  37%  Cardiff City
Shots  Cardiff City 6  Tottenham Hotspurs 29
On target Cardiff City 0  Tottenham Hotspur 12
Corners  Cardiff City 2  Tottenham Hotspur 12

Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on September 23, 2013, 08:18:22 am
Seen the stats earlier Hop, very encouraging to say the least.

But no way did Malky say that, seriously?  :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on September 23, 2013, 08:23:10 am
Seen the stats earlier Hop, very encouraging to say the least.

But no way did Malky say that, seriously?  :D

It is very encouraging.. be good if the new fella could put it in the net from somewhere other than the spot though...


But, yes Malky's rose tinted specs quoted by the BBC.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 23, 2013, 08:45:44 am
lovely goal from Paulinho
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on September 23, 2013, 08:58:58 am
Things are really encouraging from a Spurs point of view, apart from scoring more goals, they create so many chances, Eriksen and Lamela have made a really good impact in my opinion. So I think the goals will come, and i'd hate to be that team when everything clicks and Spurs put 4/5 past them  :D

Also only conceded 1 goal in 8 games which is excellent.

Agreed Eric, really showed some Brazilian class with that finish, hope he scores more now because he's had chances and again hasn't been clinical with them.

On the City & United game, City looking really strong now after being close to awful against Cardiff, Kompany was magnificent today and Negredo looks to be a solid signing. Jury's still out on Fernandinho though I reckon.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on September 23, 2013, 09:10:56 am
Di Canio sacked apparently

Still can't believe the clown was ever hired.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on September 23, 2013, 08:17:51 pm
Feel sorry for Moyes.

Should have turned the job down, and said 'give me a call when you sack Fergie's replacement'.

Big shoes.

Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 23, 2013, 08:26:37 pm
Di Canio sacked apparently

Still can't believe the clown was ever hired.


yeah myself also.   still a strange decision to let him clear the decks in the summer, bring a whole load of new players in, then sack him.  Probably the right decision but you wonder if you back him like that in market, you should back them during season too.

I wondered if the whole going to the crowd may not have impressed the owners.   Just another example of not being professional on top of all the other ones he has shown.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 23, 2013, 08:29:39 pm
At the moment i think City and Arsenal are in pole for title challenge.   Could argue Spurs are slgihtly behind in that race.

I dont think its unfeasible that those 3 teams could finish above Man Utd and Chelsea this year.   Not saying it will happen or knee jerk reaction just saying its not inconceivable to me.   

I think out the 5 Chelsea perhaps look the worst at the moment.   They just seem very stale, dont see much from them going forward but surely they will improve and Utd will probably go on a good run as well soon, they have had a tough set of fixtures to start the season.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on September 23, 2013, 11:51:03 pm
The very positive thing with Arsenal is that we are winning game relatively comfortably without looking overly impressive.  Ozil has 4 assists in 2 BPL games and has been with the squad for just over a week now, imagine how good he will be in a month or two when he gets used to his new teammates and runs they makes, their strengths/weaknesses etc.  Also we have basically another full midfield on the treatment table.  Arteta-Diaby-Oz-Rosicky-Cazorla... if that was our starting midfield then it wouldn't look out of place. 

If we can get to January in contention and Wenger buys another ST and maybe another CB/RB then I think we can push on and win it, unfortunately I feel we may just be short this season but a good run in the cups is a possibility.  I actually think if we can get through our group then the CL may be one of our best chances of winning something.  Put it this way, if we progress then one of Napoli/Dortmund are out.   Barca look very poor at the back, Bayern don't look the same side, Juve are strong but have no 'game changing players', Utd/Chelsea haven't a chance unless Mourinho parks a solid bus and gets lucky.  City will be there or there abouts, only problem you have is probably coming 2nd to Bayern and getting a tough 2nd round draw.  Madrid are my favorites to win it btw.

Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on September 24, 2013, 01:20:58 am
Thought Arteta was back now?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 24, 2013, 01:34:09 am
Pretty sure he was warming up as a sub when Sagna scored that header.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on September 24, 2013, 03:02:22 am
yah he is back now and we're getting players back slowly.  But my point was that aside from the Villa game we've won 7 on the bounce, with half of our midfield squad missing
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on September 25, 2013, 06:48:09 am
Nice win for Spurs tonight, 4-0 away to Villa, ANOTHER clean sheet :o
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on September 25, 2013, 06:59:53 am
Nice win for Spurs tonight, 4-0 away to Villa, ANOTHER clean sheet :o

Starting to wonder if Jermain might leave AVB with little option but to start him in the league.

Soldado needs to get his shooting boots on.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on September 25, 2013, 05:54:21 pm
Sparks an interesting debate...

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/24064975 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/24064975)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 26, 2013, 04:14:26 am
Suarez starts for Liverpool tonight, makes the game that bit more interesting, im predicting BTTS with Utd winning.  But anything could happen, just half expecting a reaction from Utd tonight, that and being at home i think will see them through.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on September 26, 2013, 04:24:29 am
Suarez starts for Liverpool tonight, makes the game that bit more interesting, im predicting BTTS with Utd winning.  But anything could happen, just half expecting a reaction from Utd tonight, that and being at home i think will see them through.

Yeah, toying with putting him my fantasy team with Benteke out for 6 weeks...

Will he be match fit?  I know he's played internationals.. will that be enough?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on September 26, 2013, 05:01:27 am
COC today then :-\ I like this competition because we get to see the youngsters in a more pressurized environment but at the same time if you lose (unless it's to Bradford) no-one really cares.

And PSG won 1-0 today... Cavani scored again
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on September 26, 2013, 05:05:11 am
Morning ... turned it on now. in 2 minutes, Utd's defence looks woeful! Pathetic.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on September 26, 2013, 05:08:38 am
I know everyone says this but Arsenal's away fans really are superb.  Sell out 5k tickets on a Wednesday night in a competition no-one cares about, and make more noise than all home fans pretty much anywhere they go.  Sitting watching the game on my laptop and all you can here are the away fans singing.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 26, 2013, 05:16:53 am
I know everyone says this but Arsenal's away fans really are superb.


I have never said that (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-confused013.gif) (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on September 26, 2013, 05:20:29 am
I know everyone says this but Arsenal's away fans really are superb.


I have never said that (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-confused013.gif) (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)
;D

Quite funny when we're away and it sounds like a NLD at Emirates
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: guest15 on September 26, 2013, 05:21:25 am
lewis which site you are following the game on?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on September 26, 2013, 05:29:54 am
Interesting team Utd have out. Forgot half these guys existed. Think we'll lose this one.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on September 26, 2013, 05:30:02 am
Recommended previously here to me ... wiziwig.tv
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on September 26, 2013, 05:31:11 am
Interesting team Utd have out. Forgot half these guys existed. Think we'll lose this one.
Been a decent game - end-to-end stuff ... Utd's defence is atrocious ... no way they can defend a title in this manner.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on September 26, 2013, 05:46:58 am
Smalling seems to have lost the plot a little, hopefully he can get going again this season. Good to see Rafael back. Not so good to see Buttner on the other side, thinking that should be Evra, while Baines is rested...
Nani watch. He being a massive dick or actually contributing. Obviously incapable of only doing the latter...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on September 26, 2013, 05:48:14 am
Some of Hernandez's finishes are incredible.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on September 26, 2013, 05:48:48 am
I know everyone says this but Arsenal's away fans really are superb.


I have never said that (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-confused013.gif) (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)

Nope, me neither.

So, to clarify, that's everyone, minus me and Eric?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on September 26, 2013, 05:48:56 am
Sheesh ... poor marking from Liverpool there on the corner & Stevie G misses the header ;D. Nice one Chicharito.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on September 26, 2013, 05:49:26 am
I know everyone says this but Arsenal's away fans really are superb.


I have never said that (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-confused013.gif) (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)

Nope, me neither.

So, to clarify, that's everyone, minus me and Eric?

Um ... ah what the hell ... minus me too ... ;)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on September 26, 2013, 05:50:33 am
And me.

Classic Hernandez.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on September 26, 2013, 05:58:43 am
Me also.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on September 26, 2013, 06:02:05 am
F**K ME .... Pass the F**KING ball back Nani ...

Once again am stunned this pr1ck is still there ... After the game ... some back alley ... double-tap to the forward ... claim insurance ... buy someone decent ...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on September 26, 2013, 06:04:04 am
okay so.... loads of people (But Eric, Hop, Kiwi, Carlos) say their away fans are the best.... happy?? ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on September 26, 2013, 06:09:01 am

Nani watch. He being a massive dick or actually contributing. Obviously incapable of only doing the latter...

Well, only watched the 15min of this half but I have sworn at him 3 times so that answers that question.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on September 26, 2013, 06:09:24 am
Haven't a clue who has the best "away" fans ... just don't want to agree at any time with an Arsenal supporter ... :P
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on September 26, 2013, 06:10:18 am
okay so.... loads of people (But Eric, Hop, Kiwi, Carlos) say their away fans are the best.... happy?? ;D

I believe the point is that no one says Arsenals are.  ;)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on September 26, 2013, 06:11:27 am
Really is a rather horrible pattern on the front of that Liverpool shirt.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on September 26, 2013, 06:14:16 am

Nani watch. He being a massive dick or actually contributing. Obviously incapable of only doing the latter...

Well, only watched the 15min of this half but I have sworn at him 3 times so that answers that question.

Sorry mate ... missed that post! Agreed.

I cannot fathom what people see in him. The rare times I do see Utd playing live & he's on the pitch ... gets my blood boiling!

Absolute useless ... < enter worst expletive here >
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on September 26, 2013, 06:15:07 am
10 seconds to last America's Cup race ... cannot believe we haven't won it as yet!!!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on September 26, 2013, 06:15:14 am
Looking forward to seeing Januzaj again, looked impressive every game he's came on.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on September 26, 2013, 06:17:12 am
Oh f**k me ... sorry, am pretty pissed off today ...

Now Kagawa & Hernandez subbed off!

Moyes ... no, just no ...

C'mon Rooney ... do 1 better than Suarez.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on September 26, 2013, 06:20:38 am
Looking forward to seeing Januzaj again, looked impressive every game he's came on.
Wish he was coming on for Nani ... ::)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: guest15 on September 26, 2013, 06:24:12 am
re americas cup, today saw some footage on a sports channel, very impressive races... is it only between oracle and nz team now? is it always as such ie 2 teams competing each other?

the scenes were breathtaking, one of them was leading , guess nz it was, almost capsized and so oracle took over ... very fast paced races.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on September 26, 2013, 06:27:12 am
1-0 Arsenal - Eisfeld from a nice Bendtner assist.  Bendtner now thinks he is Mesut Ozil, infact Bendtner probably thinks Ozil models himself on Bendtner
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on September 26, 2013, 06:28:21 am
Yeah - final series is between 2 teams.

NZ is going to be in mourning today!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on September 26, 2013, 06:32:43 am
Ok ... Now, take him behind the stadium ... remember, dark alley.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on September 26, 2013, 06:35:00 am
Ok ... IF Oracle had to break a mast ... now ... they'll probably lose. Otherwise .... what a comeback!!!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 26, 2013, 06:37:26 am
well watched all that and wasnt hugely entertained, kinda think the 4th round draw coming up will be the most interesting part of the program, wonder who City will get.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on September 26, 2013, 06:43:16 am
Good result but more importantly, I thought it was a decent performance.
Heard very good things about Januzaj, not seen much of him but I know they feel he's better than most players that have come thru in recent years.
Nani... Can't see Moyes sticking him for long.
Rooney is playing really well atm.
Rafael adds a lot on the right, I think he's easily 1st choice there.
Carrick was a good sub to come on at that stage. Great to see Kagawa playing again, hopefully Moyes is warming to him.
Top of the Pops. I always love to watch Giggs play, he's a maestro.

Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 26, 2013, 06:46:57 am
hope they hurry up with the draw so i can stick GTA on, this has taken up enough of my time already tonight
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on September 26, 2013, 06:50:38 am
I may have lost my TV advantage by making the missus watch it during dinner.... I'm not sticking around for the draw.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on September 26, 2013, 06:52:24 am
Arsenal into extra time
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 26, 2013, 07:04:10 am
Gonna be some big ties here, none of the top 4/5 sides out in the first 3 ties drawn, finally Utd are drawn..... oooh number 7 they missed City by 1 lol
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 26, 2013, 07:04:22 am
Gonna be City Chelsea i can feel it
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 26, 2013, 07:04:52 am
ok scratch that  ::)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 26, 2013, 07:06:00 am
Newcastle v City.  Not a hugely exciting draw, the top 5 somehow managed to stay apart, prob just because i predicted otherwise. 
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on September 26, 2013, 07:08:10 am
So maybe Chelsea at Emirates, would be nice to have some players available if we progress tonight.  Bendtner's just gone through on goal and decided shooting isn't for him
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on September 26, 2013, 07:20:56 am
Sunderland v Southampton
Leicester City v Fulham
Birmingham City v Stoke City
Manchester United v Norwich City
Burnley v West Ham United
West Bromwich Albion or Arsenal v Chelsea
Tottenham Hotspur v Hull City
Newcastle United v Manchester City
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on September 26, 2013, 07:46:21 am
wow we;re through :o Tense shootout and some poor pens from WBA, undeserved I have to say
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 26, 2013, 06:54:57 pm
tell you what those arsenal away fans were nothing short of sensational last night.   Not sure if anyone's ever said that before but my word, what a support.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on September 26, 2013, 06:59:23 pm
tell you what those arsenal away fans were nothing short of sensational last night.   Not sure if anyone's ever said that before but my word, what a support.

You know what Eric mate, now you come to mention it, it's been playing on my mind something chronic of late and I don't think I've ever said it, but I damn well should've... That Arsenal away support is something else.  Something else I tell ya.

There we go, I've said it.  Long overdue I'd say.  But said it, I have.

Feel better for that.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 26, 2013, 07:09:16 pm
Good for you Hop.  Its a weight off my back as well.   Credit where credit is due, Ive never heard anything like that away support. 
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on September 26, 2013, 08:05:27 pm
Funny ... very, very funny ... are those Arsenal fans - joyous, rapturous .... ok, whatever .... ;D



Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on September 26, 2013, 09:18:33 pm
Marco Van Ginkel out for the season, shame  :-\ very decent young player.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 26, 2013, 09:20:54 pm
Marco Van Ginkel out for the season, shame  :-\ very decent young player.

ah that is a shame, such a setback for a promising young player.  Fingers crossed he can come back stronger.

Briefly saw his injury last night, wasnt paying full attention but seemed fairly innocuous.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on September 26, 2013, 11:57:51 pm
Never thought I say this, but I wholeheartedly agree with Patrick Vieira.

"Patrick Vieira says England's failures at major tournaments are down to coaching standards rather than foreign talent playing in the Premier League."

Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 27, 2013, 01:26:11 am
Ok so we know everyone says that Utd have the most number of bought refs in world football  :D  but having seen this it would appear that Madrid are making moves on Utd's status.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJMe-1lPmFE (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJMe-1lPmFE)
Also look at the amount of stoppage time played before making the above ludicrous decision?   
Is spanish football for real?  there should be an inquiry into decisions like that.
Also heard Ramos escaped a red card, despite being booked, for what was clearly a goalscoring chance
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on September 27, 2013, 01:33:49 am
Good for you Hop.  Its a weight off my back as well.   Credit where credit is due, Ive never heard anything like that away support. 
Right I'll clear this up....

I only mentioned it because personally I think it's quite an achievement to sell out 5k tickets for a COC game when you know that the kids will be playing and it's likely you'll lose.  Not to mention that the majority will live in London and won't have got back him until 2/3am in the morning, and then to out sing the home fans quite comprehensively topped it off.   
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on September 27, 2013, 01:48:13 am
Good for you Hop.  Its a weight off my back as well.   Credit where credit is due, Ive never heard anything like that away support. 
Right I'll clear this up....

I only mentioned it because personally I think it's quite an achievement to sell out 5k tickets for a COC game when you know that the kids will be playing and it's likely you'll lose.  Not to mention that the majority will live in London and won't have got back him until 2/3am in the morning, and then to out sing the home fans quite comprehensively topped it off.

 ;D  Just joshing with ya mate...

Wasn't the Arsenal away support comment..it was that you said everyone knows!  :D  (I had no idea!)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 27, 2013, 01:51:57 am
Good for you Hop.  Its a weight off my back as well.   Credit where credit is due, Ive never heard anything like that away support. 
Right I'll clear this up....

I only mentioned it because personally I think it's quite an achievement to sell out 5k tickets for a COC game when you know that the kids will be playing and it's likely you'll lose.  Not to mention that the majority will live in London and won't have got back him until 2/3am in the morning, and then to out sing the home fans quite comprehensively topped it off.

 ;D  Just joshing with ya mate...

Wasn't the Arsenal away support comment..it was that you said everyone knows!  :D  (I had no idea!)

yep pure forum banter at its unfiltered best.  I hope you dont mind but i might have to use that 'everyone knows' phrase quite frequently.   Look at it as an eternal tribute to the Arsenal away support.   You have certainly raised awareness of their quality on this forum.

I think i might have used it somewhere else already today :P  just cant recall where
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on September 27, 2013, 01:55:42 am
By the 'everyone says' I meant that everyone thinks their away fans are the best, okay maybe not 'everyone' but a lot of people do... Lets end this 'away fan discussion' ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on September 27, 2013, 02:26:34 am
By the 'everyone says' I meant that everyone thinks their away fans are the best, okay maybe not 'everyone' but a lot of people do... Lets end this 'away fan discussion' ;D

 :D :D

Ohhhhh....
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on September 27, 2013, 03:27:05 am
Ah, I see, context explained. Shame. Shall we go back to the roommate thing then lads?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on September 28, 2013, 04:56:47 am
Every bronze lover would've known there's quite a hype around Ryan Gauld from Dundee United, well check this out  :o

http://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/scotsol/homepage/sport/5164081/Real-on-trail-of-Arabs-kid.html
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on September 28, 2013, 05:55:45 am
He really should not go anywhere at that age. Crazy.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on September 28, 2013, 05:58:35 am
Definitely not, just encouraging that Scotland have some decent talent coming through  ;D

There's already a Scottish lad at Madrid though, so that could sway Gauld's decision in wanting to go or not.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on September 28, 2013, 06:01:31 am
Really? Who's he then?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on September 28, 2013, 06:06:44 am
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2277269/Jack-Harper-Real-Madrid-academy-star.html
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on September 28, 2013, 06:17:52 am
Interesting stuff! Not quite a home product but still, sounds like he's the... ahem... real deal.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on September 28, 2013, 09:49:58 pm
COYS  ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 28, 2013, 10:01:32 pm
was settling down to watch the game on Sky, flicked over to SS1 and the realisation that the match is on BT Sport :(
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on September 28, 2013, 10:04:06 pm
WOOOOO  ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 28, 2013, 10:04:39 pm
Woooah 1-0 Spurs :o
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on September 28, 2013, 10:07:01 pm
Gylfi's on fire this season, Eriksen makes a HUGE difference to how Spurs play.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 28, 2013, 10:18:28 pm
Gylfi's on fire this season, Eriksen makes a HUGE difference to how Spurs play.

he was becoming the forgotten man it seemed last season after being really good at Swansea but seems to be back in form now.   Holtby's another one that i had hardly seen do anything useful when he first joined but showed more quality on his last few run outs.

Alan McInally just said on SSN that 'Chelsea were getting a doing'  sounds good for Spurs and very bad for Chelsea. 
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on September 28, 2013, 10:22:24 pm
Holtby's work rate is 2nd to none and his passing seems to have really picked up this year, he's played the no.10 role excellently when he's been asked to.

Chelsea don't look like much of a threat at all, anytime Eriksen gets the ball he looks like making something happen.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 28, 2013, 11:09:00 pm
1-1, thats the kinda result id probably want from the match.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on September 28, 2013, 11:14:42 pm
If anyone is going to win this match it's Chelsea, Spurs haven't turned up in the 2nd half.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 28, 2013, 11:25:23 pm
Torres just got sent off!!!! what.  im hearing it was unjustified
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on September 28, 2013, 11:27:05 pm
Should've been sent off earlier for scratching Vertonghen in the face but he was unlucky to get a 2nd yellow card there.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 28, 2013, 11:38:08 pm
Oh yeah saw that mentioned on commentary.  Sounds like he's caused spurs a lot of problems in 2nd half when he was on.

Kagawa starts for Utd today, as does Hernandez, 7 changes to the team that got humbled by City, interesting.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on September 28, 2013, 11:39:18 pm
Disappointed Spurs never pushed on after the red card, but Chelsea were all over us the 2nd half, probably a fair result at the end of the day.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 29, 2013, 01:15:05 am
City just gone 2-1 up :) and Utd amazingly gone 1 down at home to WBA :o
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: guest15 on September 29, 2013, 01:19:57 am
a class goal from amalfitano...

rooney equalised from a freekick, chicha fooled the keeper
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 29, 2013, 01:28:35 am
Im not watching it but 2-1 WBA!!!!! :o
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on September 29, 2013, 01:32:04 am
2-1 WBA
3-2 Villa

:o :o :o
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: guest15 on September 29, 2013, 01:35:34 am
am watching utd, they seem clueless...
if moyes was not brought in by SAF, he might possiblly get sacked after that game...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 29, 2013, 01:35:44 am
Now City :( WTF!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on September 29, 2013, 03:36:17 am
Really good chance for Arsenal to take a 2 point lead at the top now, C'MON THE SWANS!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: sherlockh on September 29, 2013, 03:38:41 am
Wow just checked the scores, motd would be worth watching tonight. Only need arsenal to slip up and Liverpool could go back to the top if they win tomorrow
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Benny Hix on September 29, 2013, 04:13:35 am
Didn't see those result's coming! as you say Sherlock just need arsenal to **** up now and we can take our rightful spot back ;). Should be an easy win for us tomorrow, mind you I said that about the Saint's
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on September 29, 2013, 04:16:14 am
Well. F**k it, eh?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on September 29, 2013, 05:49:03 am
Madrid derby at 9 tonight, looking forward to it, should be Bale's first home game and Atletico have won all their games so far.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on September 29, 2013, 05:50:10 am
Very pleased with the result today, not a great performance and it was nervy at the end.  But what is it they say 'Winning games when not at your best is the hallmark of Champions'
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on September 29, 2013, 07:11:06 am
Kept my Diego Costa just in case he had a good game tonight, he's just scored  :o 1-0 Atletico on 11 minutes.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 29, 2013, 07:22:03 am
Just checked the Madrid score, watching xfactor :-/ 1-0 to Atletico eh and Costa scoring again, he's making a name for himself this season as is Simeone as boss.   Will be some result if they can hang onto a win.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on September 29, 2013, 07:24:08 am
Something like a 3-0 Atletico win with a Costa hat trick would be amazing for me..  :D

Got Costa, Courtois and Felipe Luis in my Liga BBVA team that i'm waiting to sell.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on September 29, 2013, 09:16:31 am
Oh dear Vertonghen, that really is disgraceful.  Torres should of been off for the scratch but then what Vertonghen did is inexcusable. 
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on September 29, 2013, 09:53:59 am
Oh dear Vertonghen, that really is disgraceful.  Torres should of been off for the scratch but then what Vertonghen did is inexcusable. 

??
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on September 29, 2013, 09:54:45 am
Oh dear Vertonghen, that really is disgraceful.  Torres should of been off for the scratch but then what Vertonghen did is inexcusable. 

??
Going down clutching his face when Torres's arm was nowhere near it
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on September 29, 2013, 09:57:43 am
Oh dear Vertonghen, that really is disgraceful.  Torres should of been off for the scratch but then what Vertonghen did is inexcusable. 

??
Going down clutching his face when Torres's arm was nowhere near it

He held the side of his head when he went down, hardly clutching his face :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on September 29, 2013, 10:13:32 am
Maikon Leite has 2 for Nautico tonight
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on September 29, 2013, 10:17:44 am
Uth 3 goals for heracles annoyingly didn't play a game last year they still decided on a upgrade to silver this year
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: sherlockh on September 30, 2013, 06:48:10 am
Just seen the results, Suarez back with a bang. He might be a tosser, but he's a very talented tosser. Sturridge Suarez partnership looks good
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on September 30, 2013, 07:51:43 am
Oh dear Vertonghen, that really is disgraceful.  Torres should of been off for the scratch but then what Vertonghen did is inexcusable. 

??
Going down clutching his face when Torres's arm was nowhere near it

He held the side of his head when he went down, hardly clutching his face :D

Have to say, really didn't see Jan do a lot wrong in the Torres incident... bit puzzled by the all the bad karma he is getting.
Torres on the other hand, it urns out, is a nasty piece of work. 
Talk about, meow...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on September 30, 2013, 07:52:26 am
Verbeek was sacked today by AZ, yesterday they beat division leaders PSV.

AZ is third in the competition, play in Europe, he successfully coached the team from bankruptcy selling all top players (dembele for instance) to a stable club running from place 4 to 8 every season and managed to do that with selling top players every year.

Apparently the players didn't like to work hard and disliked his direct way of communicating...Give that man a job in the bpl and you'll be surprised...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on September 30, 2013, 08:02:42 am
Damn ... that's harsh!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on September 30, 2013, 08:23:27 am
Manchester United boss David Moyes says his side lack "five or six world-class players" needed to win the Champions League.

Gotta ask the obvious... why didn't he buy them in the summer then?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on September 30, 2013, 08:26:05 am
Well SAF did win that same league with even more questionable players then the current setup
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on September 30, 2013, 08:28:12 am
Indeed he did.

But SAF David Moyes is not.

And to be fair, RvP, with a little help from SAF, won the BPL last season, not Man Utd.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on September 30, 2013, 08:42:35 am
Yeah - seems weird that he can make that comment now, given his diabolical transfer season. "Late buy" was great ... but should've been way earlier.

Think the "real" powers-that-be at Utd are starting to realise what an impact SAF had on the side - players too scared to lose / respect for him / whatever it is. Going to be a real struggle now as confidence his getting lower by the week & opponents are becoming less fearful.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on September 30, 2013, 08:49:01 am
Yup - I thought that earlier.

All teams will think this is a great time to play Utd.

That's what I love about football... I say 60-75% of it is all psychological, when you consider that most of the top flight players are as good as each other, as are the flight top managers.

If your players' heads are right you can beat anyone.

The Liverpool Inter CL final is a classic example... from 3-0 up to wheels fall off... all in their heads...

Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on September 30, 2013, 08:53:16 am
Well it was AC milan and in all fairness it wasn't Liverpool but Milan that totally switch off
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on September 30, 2013, 09:01:49 am
Yes, of course... that was what I meant!  AC Milan

My point being that at 3-0 Liverpool were dead and buried and AC coasting.

Dangerous place to be, coasting. 

Which is where a good manager comes in, and makes sure the players don't go out for the second half thinking they're coasting..

At 3-1, players just start getting a little edgy, thinking about not letting the other side back into the game.
Liverpool on the other hand would start to think that they're not dead and buried after all perhaps...

At 3-2, players are VERY edgy and VERY prone to silly mistakes, if they are not mentally strong.

Liverpool players would have been in dream land, thinking that a game that was lost, was very much back on...

At 3-3, there was only ever one winner.  AC heads totally shot to sh!t, and Liverpool on the crest of a wave.

Seen comebacks so many times, but in pinnacle games like the CL final, the pressure is immense, and players who are not mentally strong can bring the whole team down under that pressure.

SAF gave many Utd players tremendous mental strength.  Moyes needs to the do the same.  And quickly.
Any player that SAF could not impart that mental strength to, did not play for him in the end. 
I think Nani was one.

Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on September 30, 2013, 09:19:55 am
If you want to talk about comebacks ... and know this is not such a well-known sport ... Oracle vs Team NZ - America's Cup ... absolutely amazing stuff ... sickening too ... obviously :(
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on September 30, 2013, 10:09:04 am
A.
Mazing.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: guest15 on September 30, 2013, 07:51:36 pm
our coach was sacked ... and papers report that Mancini arrived istanbul to replace him ...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on September 30, 2013, 08:56:01 pm
On the other side of the coin (for the 2005 CL final), you have to give Rafa a lot of credit.  At halftime 3-0 down he could of said to his players, lets keep it at 3-0 we don't want to go chasing the game and lose a CL final 6/7-0.  But he was prepare to risk humiliation to try and get back into the game, and Nophut is right, even at the tender age of 10 I could tell that when it got to 3-1 there was only one winner.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on September 30, 2013, 09:03:57 pm
Must have hurt that one @kiwi, I was busy working so didn't keep up with the news, I was very suprised America did win it after being 8-1 down.

Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on September 30, 2013, 09:43:03 pm
Yeah mate ... country was in shock - planning the next one already.

It does beg the question how much money does one spend/allow. It's known that Larry spent 100M on the boat & reports are that basically doubled over the course of last few years & through the race. Something like 5 times that of Team NZ.

Overall though, being a stats person, you gotta love what Oracle did - basically the key behind the win. 300GB of data/videos/etc - PER race! All those graphics - designed by them. They struggled at first, then, changed what was needed & stormed back.

That's one fast boat ... propelled by wind.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: guest15 on October 01, 2013, 03:23:35 am
hv checked the highlights of the BPL games i have missed...

arsenal, 2 very nice goals, passing play in the first one is amazing... they seem to be more confident, and mentally strong than past years...
third goal of villa against city was a funny one, 4 second 3 touches... suarez is just one bad mofo...

and after real lost to athletico , papers are writing that selling ozil was a mistake : )

serie a, roma thrashed bologna, 5-0 , 6 wins out of 6, "bimbo di oro" got 2 assists, gervinho 2 goals ...

my 2 fav teams, roma and arsenal doing quite good... my gala sucks big time, sitting on 10th on the table, sacked terim, trying to sign mancini. i dont like his play style, we will be playing defensively, darnnnn....
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on October 01, 2013, 03:42:18 am
Real didn't miss an Ozil like player on Saturday, they missed a Higuain type, I don't feel they'll miss Ozil, Isco has been sensational so far and Modric has stepped up his game. But I don't think Benzema is good enough to be the star striker at Real and a lot of their fans think so too, selling Higuain was the biggest mistake imo.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: guest15 on October 01, 2013, 03:45:08 am
both were a mistake imo ... only time will tell, if ozil will be missed or not...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on October 01, 2013, 06:29:16 am
The Spanish journalists were saying they missed Ozil, something like Isco's passing was too slow whereas Ozil was able to get Ronaldo/Di Maria in behind much quicker.  Madrid's biggest problem is ironically their biggest strength.  Ronaldo.  If he doesn't score then they aren't getting many goals (Isco aside)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on October 01, 2013, 07:56:06 am
Dam looks like ive missed a good game tonight, 3-2 win for Everton and 2 goals and assist for Lukaku.   Guess he will have good chance of an IF now.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on October 01, 2013, 08:56:10 am
Didn't see that Eric. Just looked and see an article on Flipboard where Everton say "Unplayable Lukaku will only get better".

Start to wonder if this is a loan-to-buy deal, or if Everton at least have first option. Also got to think if there's a price tag already agreed.

Last Q ... (once again) ... how the hell did Mourinho let this guy go on loan ???
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on October 01, 2013, 09:01:56 am
Didn't see that Eric. Just looked and see an article on Flipboard where Everton say "Unplayable Lukaku will only get better".

Start to wonder if this is a loan-to-buy deal, or if Everton at least have first option. Also got to think if there's a price tag already agreed.

Last Q ... (once again) ... how the hell did Mourinho let this guy go on loan ???

Because he's a bl00dy idiot.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on October 01, 2013, 09:06:13 am
Chatting to a Chelsea supporter ... he says "don't ... even ... go there ..." ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on October 01, 2013, 09:10:15 am
Mourinho is a Torres fanboy... ;D

But that doesn't explain keeping Ba over Lukaku.

Mad. 
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on October 01, 2013, 08:56:28 pm
I think more than a Torres fanboy Mourinho is an Etoo fanboy first and foremost.

Everyone knew Lukaku was class after last year but already in space of 2 games for Everton he really is hammering home the point.  I'd love Lukaku at City, he's one of my fav current players.

Mourinho is just a fool.  I think with Lukaku you just have to throw him in the deep end.  Tbh i hope he goes on to make his name somewhere other than Chelsea, I dont really think Chelsea deserve him the way they've treated him.   I know they've not treated him bad but hardly shown much belief in him.

With Barkley in midfield and Lukaku up front, Everton have a great combo there.   Really rate Barkley too, i think he has already overtaken Wilshere as england's most promising midfielder.   He's gonna be England's midfield leader for years to come.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on October 02, 2013, 04:17:28 am
Just saw  the Barca team bus pass me as i stepped out of the gym 20 mins ago.   Was gonna shout on them, cheer them on, but was kinda exhausted and just stood gawping as they drove by.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on October 02, 2013, 04:51:31 am
You resisted the urge to chuck stones Eric, well done.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on October 02, 2013, 04:55:00 am
You resisted the urge to chuck stones Eric, well done.

yeah had none to hand :( but tbh i felt more like cheering them on, no barca fan but since they are playing celtic it seemed the right thing to do
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on October 02, 2013, 05:26:39 am
Luxury bus was it Eric? Would be surprised if stones weren't thrown at some point tbh  :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on October 02, 2013, 05:45:20 am
Luxury bus was it Eric? Would be surprised if stones weren't thrown at some point tbh  :D

Didnt look anything too fancy.   Not a patch on the blacked out Madrid team bus i saw before the final years ago.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on October 02, 2013, 06:14:55 am
So ... who to watch ... ok, Dortmund v Marseille.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: guest15 on October 02, 2013, 06:19:31 am
arsenal napoli is quite a game so far
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on October 02, 2013, 06:22:58 am
Yeah ... but it's Arsenal ... ::)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on October 02, 2013, 06:25:48 am
Watching the Celtic game but only cos ive got a bet on Barca and want them to score.   Coming up ht at 0-0 tho things aren't looking great despite barca controlling the game
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: guest15 on October 02, 2013, 06:28:43 am
arsenal leading 2-0 and missed like 3-4 easy chances quite amateurish way ... especially ramsey, instead of passing, shot it twice to goal ...
hope they dont feel sorry for those chances after all ...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on October 02, 2013, 07:02:02 am
Not good for Brown ... but really Neymar ... sometimes I wish we could watch men football ... not little cry-babies ::)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on October 02, 2013, 07:10:23 am
Arsenal playing some great stuff, good atmosphere aswell with some of the old Highbury chants back.  Seems like the old Arsenal are back ;D  And I for one couldn't be happier.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on October 02, 2013, 07:15:09 am
Oooh ... Barca almost went behind there - good save from Valdes & then he goes wandering ...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on October 02, 2013, 07:16:49 am
Hmmm ... and just like that ... great cross from Sanchez for Cesc to header home.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on October 02, 2013, 07:35:32 am
Damn ... Forster has made some amazing saves tonight! WOW!

... and ... good to see the UT faithful have PF him to 25k on Xbox ... from 7k ::)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on October 02, 2013, 07:43:30 am
my bro just won £3,375 on an 8 team accumulator he had £20 on.  Last game on it was Porto v Atletico so guess he has Arda Turan to thank for his 86th min winner.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on October 02, 2013, 07:44:38 am
Damn Eric!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: guest15 on October 02, 2013, 07:46:18 am
time to sell my ramires ... he had a brace tonite, probably his price will rise couple of Ks ...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on October 02, 2013, 07:48:49 am
Yeah OT - good call.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on October 03, 2013, 05:24:59 am
Nice little trick from Guardiola with the striker, standard tactic from the Cruijf playbook :D

Screw gaming tonight , time for junkfood, bear and a good game of football
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on October 03, 2013, 05:57:55 am
When they're on form, Shakhtar are a lovely side to watch, hoping they show that tonight.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on October 03, 2013, 06:01:44 am
I just put it on but I'm not sure why I bothered...

Good to see City are losing  ;)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on October 03, 2013, 06:05:13 am
Hard to see why the Utd commentator used the word 'quality' just then. No matter, we're winning. Surprisingly.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on October 03, 2013, 06:09:52 am
See city back are back to the old tricks, completely outplayed first 20 minutes so route 1 and hope for a miracle :D not seeing the football they played against lesser opponents (no offence cuz  ;)) earlier this season
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on October 03, 2013, 06:45:56 am
Just woke up :o

Managed to see the HT highlights from most of the games.
Juve down - wow
RM - amazing that Benzema misses a pretty simple header & then Ronaldo scores one.
Bayern - what a strike from Ribery! City lucky not to be further down
Olympiakos - great penalty save!
PSG - 2 goals from corners ... pfft!

Now ... which to watch. Wonder if Bayern will destroy City or will those words just uttered prove my undoing ... ???

Morning.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on October 03, 2013, 06:49:37 am
Really not that impressed with Bayern, fully expect to see this finish 3-1 to City or close to that.   City were really unlucky in the first half, the refs not helped either.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on October 03, 2013, 06:52:02 am
City wanting those OP corners ... ? Will they pay off ???
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on October 03, 2013, 06:53:27 am
Really not that impressed with Bayern, fully expect to see this finish 3-1 to City or close to that.   City were really unlucky in the first half, the refs not helped either.

Ah ok .. the highlights didn't show 1 opportunity on goal from City.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on October 03, 2013, 06:55:51 am
LOL what are you smocking? And give me some :P

3 corners in a row, 4 minutes second half and they had more changes then the whole first half.

Lucky with the referee city IMO, any other referee had booked 2 more city players, how that defender didn't get a yellow for holding? he prevented a certain goal with that
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on October 03, 2013, 06:59:00 am
Ribery's goal was a fluke too, Hart should have saved that.

That goal was a bit route 1 as well, thought Bayern were better than that.  Clichy was unlucky with the offside trap.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on October 03, 2013, 06:59:12 am
Hmmm ... amazing that Clichy was ball watching. The City defence seems to have done quite a bit of that.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on October 03, 2013, 07:01:39 am
Hart should have saved that.
Ah ... IMO tho' Hart is crap. Problem for City.

That goal was a bit route 1 as well, thought Bayern were better than that.  Clichy was unlucky with the offside trap.
I don't City were unlucky - great run by Muller.

And there's another one ... Defence is a nightmare!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on October 03, 2013, 07:02:16 am
Robben on his right  :o
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on October 03, 2013, 07:02:33 am
Yeah 2-0 down and you substitute a striker for a striker, take a risk, your losing anyway if you don't get hold of the midfield, get one of your defenders off and a midfielder in.

Clichy was unlucky with the offside? it was completely Mullers run....

Ahwell done and dusted
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on October 03, 2013, 07:02:57 am
Can still do this lads, dont give up
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on October 03, 2013, 07:03:48 am
And just on Hart ... beaten by Robben's right at the near post!!

Seriously need to look at giving him the boot - even just for a few games to show he's not automatically on the team sheet every game.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on October 03, 2013, 07:05:42 am
Not looking good, I wouldn't let Robben turn that easy to his left foot, this is going to be a really big score if they dont watch out
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on October 03, 2013, 07:09:40 am
Not looking good, I wouldn't let Robben turn that easy to his left foot, this is going to be a really big score if they dont watch out

Quite like to see you try to stop him tbh. I imagine I'd struggle....
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on October 03, 2013, 07:12:47 am
Not looking good, I wouldn't let Robben turn that easy to his left foot, this is going to be a really big score if they dont watch out

Quite like to see you try to stop him tbh. I imagine I'd struggle....

don't want to injure him so I won't  ::)

Lahm really plays well as a defending midfielder..
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on October 03, 2013, 07:15:19 am
Nasri ... pathetic.

Guess it's Pep's influence with all the short passing killing off City.

If Bayern do get into the mould of strangling opponents like Barca did, then they will certainly be the dominant force. No disrespect to Barca as they have got the silverware to prove it. But, without a Messi what would they have achieved.

Bayern IMO have heaps more depth with 2 brilliant wingers, a host of quality midfielders, solid defenders & arguably the best keeper in the world. Now Pep is leading them.

Hmmm ....
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on October 03, 2013, 07:15:50 am
Lahm really plays well as a defending midfielder..

Yeah - amazing tackle that.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on October 03, 2013, 07:19:35 am
I know everyone says James Milner is world class but he truly is a useful player.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on October 03, 2013, 07:22:00 am
Great strike by Negredo!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on October 03, 2013, 07:22:23 am
Great goal indeed
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on October 03, 2013, 07:22:41 am
Terrible defending from Bayern, fantastic goal by Negredo, phenomenal strike.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on October 03, 2013, 07:23:24 am
A very useful engine. As they say in Thomas the Tank Engine.

I'm gonna be taking this season as a transitional one for Utd. The transition being from Moyes to someone else.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on October 03, 2013, 07:26:10 am
Fantastic play by Bayern to get out of the half ...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: guest15 on October 03, 2013, 07:27:23 am
fookin cheat quagri whatever his name is ... cheap penalty for juve ...
they played **** all match
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on October 03, 2013, 07:28:09 am
Red card, goodbye Boateng, dirty tactics from Bayern, unsportsmanlike.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on October 03, 2013, 07:28:31 am
A very useful engine. As they say in Thomas the Tank Engine.

I'm gonna be taking this season as a transitional one for Utd. The transition being from Moyes to someone else.

LOL ... second this if January does not material into strengthening the side. Rumours are 50M quid to help him ... he needs that amount at the mo'.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on October 03, 2013, 07:29:27 am
Mr Cartman ... ::) ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on October 03, 2013, 07:29:51 am
Would be some comeback wouldn't it?  ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on October 03, 2013, 07:32:15 am
Damn ... good header by Negredo. Even more respect for him that he didn't stay down for the head clash. Nice one.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on October 03, 2013, 07:32:28 am
Draw would be a fair result but suppose those are the breaks. 
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on October 03, 2013, 07:34:01 am
Draw would be a fair result for Utd too. Not being biased of course....
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on October 03, 2013, 07:47:11 am
Catching up on highlights. Bayer win with a cracking FK ...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AB8nuCFOZzM

... from this guy ...
(http://i.imgur.com/9b98mg1.png)

Just love it - 32 FK accuracy
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on October 03, 2013, 07:48:41 am
lol
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on October 03, 2013, 07:50:41 am
You have got to see the goals in the CSKA v Plzen ... a few hilarious FIFA-type goals.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on October 03, 2013, 07:54:30 am
Draw would be a fair result for Utd too. Not being biased of course....
same draw that city deserved?;)

32 fk rating seems right tho, he's trying to cross it ;D

Horrible goals at CSKA v Plzen
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on October 03, 2013, 08:08:11 am
In fairness Bayern perhaps just shaded it.  Pretty sure City can get revenge in the return match tho.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on October 03, 2013, 08:15:17 am
Rubish player that Di Maria, damn right Real Madrid went for Bale to replace him  ::)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on October 03, 2013, 08:22:43 am
@Beuk ... Definitely not a cross that one. ;)

And yeah ... those goals ::)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on October 03, 2013, 08:26:25 am
Only saw the youtube, will watch it now on the television
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on October 03, 2013, 08:28:39 am
Yeah, he just strikes it like he's going for goal.

On that ... just bought the lowest BIN for 1.3k and now there's 2 around 2.9k. ::)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on October 03, 2013, 08:29:13 am
Yeah I was wrong, no cross good goal
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on October 03, 2013, 09:38:24 pm
Rooney, Van Persie
Kagawa
Baines, Carrick, Fellaini, Rafael
Vidic, Ferdinand
De Gea

So obvious, I find it painful to look at.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on October 04, 2013, 12:37:49 am
In response to this


(https://si0.twimg.com/profile_images/378800000447810555/a29da16fc41415237f8f7d36f1200c03_normal.jpeg) (https://twitter.com/kylewalker2)Kyle Walker ‏@kylewalker217h (https://twitter.com/kylewalker2/status/385493167207772160)Just been told I'm the 4th fastest player & fastest full back in the Premier League on FIFA14 Ultimate Team. Love that, thanks @EASPORTSFIFA

I had to tweet this


(https://si0.twimg.com/profile_images/2438454974/urgdevk8en5eiwqway31_normal.jpeg) (https://twitter.com/StuartClark10)Eric C@EricCartman10 50s (https://twitter.com/StuartClark10/status/385760258544508929)@kylewalker2@EASPORTSFIFA
 also the least intelligent but thats a hidden stat so its cool
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on October 04, 2013, 12:48:29 am
(https://si0.twimg.com/profile_images/378800000447810555/a29da16fc41415237f8f7d36f1200c03_normal.jpeg) (https://twitter.com/kylewalker2)Kyle Walker ‏@kylewalker217h (https://twitter.com/kylewalker2/status/385493167207772160)Just been told I'm the 4th fastest player & fastest full back in the Premier League on FIFA14 Ultimate Team. Love that, thanks @EASPORTSFIFA



Oh dear.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on October 04, 2013, 03:00:21 am
Should be an easy win for Spurs tonight.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on October 04, 2013, 06:11:51 am
Gotta love Flipboard - saw this morning ...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zh-2eGezFeI (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zh-2eGezFeI)


Cracking strike!!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on October 04, 2013, 06:20:59 am
Rooney, Van Persie
Kagawa
Baines, Carrick, Fellaini, Rafael
Vidic, Ferdinand
De Gea

So obvious, I find it painful to look at.

I'm glad you think Utd are so good we'll beat everyone with this formation, with 10 players.

Or, are you just expecting someone to get sent off every game :P
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on October 04, 2013, 06:43:26 am
Rooney, Van Persie
Kagawa
***, Carrick, Fellaini,
Baines, Vidic, Ferdinand, Rafael
De Gea
***Someone else we should've bought in the summer
So obvious, I find it painful to look at.

I'm glad you think Utd are so good we'll beat everyone with this formation, with 10 players.

Or, are you just expecting someone to get sent off every game :P

Whoops.... Phone rush...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on October 04, 2013, 07:05:04 am
I like that *** ... funny!

Let's see if they get that right in Jan ???
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on October 05, 2013, 04:18:11 am
What do we make of the Jack Wilshere smoking shenanignans then, i feel disappointed, let-down and shocked by his actions.   
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on October 05, 2013, 04:22:14 am
What do we make of the Jack Wilshere smoking shenanignans then, i feel disappointed, let-down and shocked by his actions.   

Seeing him smoke makes me want to smoke, he's setting such a poor example to everyone..
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on October 05, 2013, 04:42:35 am
I loathe Wilshere. Whatever cool things he gets up to, that won't change.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on October 05, 2013, 04:48:48 am
haha good stuff gents :D

i think it is kinda bad tho.  I mean ppl wonder why england dont perform in big tourneys etc well maybe thats your answer there, the players dont look after themselves well enough.   I mean Wilshere is/was the great white hope but he's doing his best to lose that tag.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on October 05, 2013, 06:18:50 am
Well he's come out and said he doesn't smoke

Jack Wilshere ‏@JackWilshere 7h
But for the record....I don't smoke!

But if he does and it affects his game then he's a stupid boy, he could become one of the world's best midfielders and if he wants to throw it away for a few cigarettes then well.....

Having said that many of the top players smoke, Zidane, Messi etc.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on October 05, 2013, 06:28:54 am
Me.

You'd probably get to me a little after that etc. I expect.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on October 05, 2013, 06:33:41 am
Really he is caught smoking? just cigarettes and nothing more in those cigarettes? So nothing interesting to wright about in England I suppose..
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on October 05, 2013, 08:20:30 am
Messi smokes Lewis??!!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on October 05, 2013, 08:26:20 am
The difference is Messi is world class and has been for a good few years now, Zidane was the same, whether he smoked or not. Wilshere has potential but he's not even close to fulfilling it as of now and can't imagine smoking would help him any.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on October 05, 2013, 10:03:38 am
The difference is Messi is world class and has been for a good few years now, Zidane was the same, whether he smoked or not. Wilshere has potential but he's not even close to fulfilling it as of now and can't imagine smoking would help him any.
Yeah ofcourse WIlshere is miles off them, but it shows that smoking doesn't make/not make you a great player.  Honestly I don't see the fuss.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on October 05, 2013, 10:14:43 am
"don't see the fuss" ... wow!

These people are paid thousands upon thousand of pounds to do a job. He's obviously not worthy of the salary he earns, if he decides to do something that will limit his performance. No one can deny that by smoking, you can perform at 100% throughout your career.

Just shows he's a worthless git.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on October 05, 2013, 10:20:59 am
"don't see the fuss" ... wow!

These people are paid thousands upon thousand of pounds to do a job. He's obviously not worthy of the salary he earns, if he decides to do something that will limit his performance. No one can deny that by smoking, you can perform at 100% throughout your career.

Just shows he's a worthless git.
(http://gyazo.com/e284922c2f1e95b96f556b6ce42c153d.png)
(http://gyazo.com/8a86057e18993c8dc3438a0a2177f373.png)
(http://gyazo.com/b50f8a0b18ef1048e76a391edb54bce6.png)

He's not the only footballer that smokes, and if Arsenal decide he's not performing at his best because of it then he'll be disciplined.  And besides, he's come out and denied the allegations. 
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on October 05, 2013, 10:21:03 am
"don't see the fuss" ... wow!

Ditto.

Furthermore - it makes me furious, when these guys are role models to young kids, like mine.

I am desperate that my kids don't ever take up smoking, and with dick wads like him (and others) promoting it, it really doesn't help.

Twat I say.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on October 05, 2013, 10:23:18 am
"don't see the fuss" ... wow!

Ditto.

Furthermore - it makes me furious, when these guys are role models to young kids, like mine.

I am desperate that my kids don't ever take up smoking, and with dick wads like him (and others) promoting it, it really doesn't help.

Twat I say.
Blimey :o

Sounds to me like this is just people who sense an opportunity to have a good go at a player who generally isn't liked.  And if this was Lamela/Eriksen/Soldado who had been caught smoking I doubt you'd call them a 'dick wad'
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on October 05, 2013, 10:31:02 am
Never liked or disliked him before Lewis. Now, I think he's someone that does not take his job seriously & moved into that zone.

I know you're younger than most here. Once you're in a job and have kids, it might mean more to you. Bottom line is these guys get paid incredibly well to do something they love & then, knowing they're in the public eye - go out & do this.

It's a simple stupid thing.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on October 05, 2013, 10:33:40 am
"don't see the fuss" ... wow!

Ditto.

Furthermore - it makes me furious, when these guys are role models to young kids, like mine.

I am desperate that my kids don't ever take up smoking, and with dick wads like him (and others) promoting it, it really doesn't help.

Twat I say.
Blimey :o

Sounds to me like this is just people who sense an opportunity to have a good go at a player who generally isn't liked.  And if this was Lamela/Eriksen/Soldado who had been caught smoking I doubt you'd call them a 'dick wad'

Nope, nothing against Wilshere until now.  Don't know the guy  ;D
Didn't know he generally isn't liked.  Why is that?

Nope.  Think the same of any footballers, or other role models to children, who smoke in public.
It's a stupid habit, it's really bad for you, and really, really, really, really hard to stop once you start.

Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on October 05, 2013, 10:33:52 am
Never liked or disliked him before Lewis. Now, I think he's someone that does not take his job seriously & moved into that zone.

I know you're younger than most here. Once you're in a job and have kids, it might mean more to you. Bottom line is these guys get paid incredibly well to do something they love & then, knowing they're in the public eye - go out & do this.

It's a simple stupid thing.
I agree it's stupid of him to smoke and even more stupid to be caught smoking.  But Arsene has said he's not happy with it and will deal with him, I just don't see why the media need to make such a big issue of it, no wait they need to sell papers, okay I do understand why they need to make a big fuss ;D 

I think what I'm trying to say is that, I agree smoking is totally wrong and stupid, but it's his choice and if he wants to through his career down the drain then so be it.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on October 05, 2013, 10:34:42 am
"don't see the fuss" ... wow!

Ditto.

Furthermore - it makes me furious, when these guys are role models to young kids, like mine.

I am desperate that my kids don't ever take up smoking, and with dick wads like him (and others) promoting it, it really doesn't help.

Twat I say.
Blimey :o

Sounds to me like this is just people who sense an opportunity to have a good go at a player who generally isn't liked.  And if this was Lamela/Eriksen/Soldado who had been caught smoking I doubt you'd call them a 'dick wad'

Nope, nothing against Wilshere until now.  Don't know the guy  ;D
Didn't know he generally isn't liked.  Why is that?

Nope.  Think the same of any footballers, or other role models to children, who smoke in public.
It's a stupid habit, it's really bad for you, and really, really, really, really hard to stop once you start.


You should see the abuse he gets on twitter :D 
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on October 05, 2013, 10:53:08 am
I don't like him because he thinks the world's against him, every foul he gets he takes like a personal attack  :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on October 05, 2013, 10:54:56 am
Fair enough ... the media is always going to be as sensational as possible. It's pathetic but it's not going to change.

The outrage should be there - parents struggle enough trying to break down peer pressure with regards to "bad habits" & now they see a person "great white hope" as Eric mentioned, setting that type of example.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on October 05, 2013, 09:24:55 pm
City v Everton at 12.45 should be a good match.  Can City get over the midweek defeat and beat Everton, who are unbeaten so far in league and have the awesome Barkley/Lukaku duo to call upon.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on October 05, 2013, 10:30:28 pm
No place at all for Jovetic in the match squad.  Wtf training knock? somethings not right when your $30m signing isnt making the bench at least
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on October 05, 2013, 11:02:03 pm
Unbelievable 1-0 Everton and its that man Lukaku :(
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on October 05, 2013, 11:03:05 pm
quickfire equaliser and great goal from City, Negredo got it.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on October 06, 2013, 03:23:47 am
Blah, blah, blah Eric, no one cares about City-Everton. Obviously.

Janusaj starting for Utd. Interesting. Also Nani. Annoying. Also Moyes continuing to think 2 banks of 4 with 2 tricky wingers is a good progressive style of football.
Really am just waiting for him to go now, I don't care what happens in the next few weeks. He was criticized for being a dinosaur before the season even started and I think it's now clear as day. I hope him staying on for any length of time doesn't cost us any decent players. Already cost us in missed signings.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on October 06, 2013, 03:38:31 am
Holy sh*t. That was one of the worst pieces of defending I've ever seen from Utd. Quite happy for them to get done in again today, current set up is clearly bollocks.
Yes, Fergie needed time at the start but he inherited a team full of alcoholics and Liverpool were an absolute machine. This lot are bloody champions and playing like relegation candidates.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on October 06, 2013, 04:06:30 am
Obviously not Cuz, no taste clearly.

Yep that was pretty comical defending from Utd, Sunderland are playing well but I've a feeling Utd will come back and win this.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on October 06, 2013, 04:38:49 am
I don't have that feeling at all.

Silly dive from Janusaj there. Think he's looked brilliant as it goes. Not just decent running with the ball but uses it very wisely as well.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on October 06, 2013, 04:41:54 am
BOOM!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on October 06, 2013, 04:46:31 am
I don't have that feeling at all.


Actually...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on October 06, 2013, 04:48:45 am
OMFG!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on October 06, 2013, 04:50:47 am
Janusaj. Think he's looked brilliant as it goes. Not just decent running with the ball but uses it very wisely as well.

Worth a quote I think  8)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on October 06, 2013, 04:57:34 am
Missed the goals, glad they came tho since i had a bet on Utd coming back.  Thought Januzaj looked a bit raw in 1st half as to be expected but sounds like he took his goals well especially the 2nd one.  Ill see them after the match.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on October 06, 2013, 05:35:49 am
I'd like to point out I said a week or so ago I'd like to see Januzaj play more because I thought he had talent  8)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on October 06, 2013, 05:50:53 am
I personally would add that I've heard them talking positively about Janusaj since some time last season and that I knew of him over a year ago.
So ner.

Really need to cancel MUTV. It's been so long since I last watched it that today is the most I've ever seen the boy play.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on October 06, 2013, 06:51:51 am
Watched the 2 "short highlights" on matchhighlight.com ... sheesh! Talk about upstaging RvP/Rooney.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on October 06, 2013, 06:56:04 am
One of the best full debuts I've seen from a Utd youngster in a long while. His all round play got me quite excited tho. I know Eric said he looked a bit raw 1st half but he's just biased. Any excuse....
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on October 06, 2013, 07:01:49 am
He's tall-ish and an excellent dribbler of the ball, add to that how well balanced he is and he's hard for defenders to knock off the ball. The lad has huge potential.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on October 06, 2013, 07:06:54 am
Yeah - think Moyes would've loved to get some kudos for signing him ... Now, it's just another "previous regime" signing.

Headline - "Januzaj brilliance masks directionless United woes" ...

Agree with Cuz, did not expect Moyes to win everything from the outset, but 10 pts from 7 games, with a team that's not THAT horrible.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on October 06, 2013, 07:45:54 am
Roma beat Inter 3-0 at the San Siro  :o
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: guest15 on October 06, 2013, 08:04:08 am
a totti IF ?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on October 06, 2013, 09:24:33 pm
Bodes well for Januzaj


'Born on 5 February, Belgian forward Adnan Januzaj, 17, who scored twice on his full Manchester United debut to beat Sunderland 2-1, shares a birthday with Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo, Barcelona's Brazilian forward Neymar, former Barcelona forward Gheorghe Hagi, Juventus and former Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez and former Italy international Cesare Maldini.'
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on October 06, 2013, 09:42:26 pm
a totti IF ?

Those shooting stats are pretty incredible as it is. Saw the goals ... first one struck so sweetly - keeper didn't move. Also, love the way he takes a penalty - no holding back.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on October 06, 2013, 10:56:23 pm
Hope Spurs hammer West Ham today, think their fans are scum of the earth for some of the chants they come out with. (Hopefully no one here is a West Ham fan, if so, I don't tar you all with the same brush  :P)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on October 07, 2013, 01:39:41 am
Chelsea getting a bit lucky with Hazard's goal, but WIllian's :o my what a strike that was.

As for Arsenal, 3 points and 3/4 goals is what I expect... West Brom are a poor side.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on October 07, 2013, 01:41:23 am
A poor side that was excellent last week away at Old Trafford?  :P
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on October 07, 2013, 01:53:25 am
Not a West Ham fan fan myself....
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on October 07, 2013, 02:48:37 am



As for Arsenal, 3 points and 3/4 goals is what I expect... West Brom are a poor side.

West Brom most definitely are not a poor side.  Good luck with that over optimism.

A poor side that was excellent last week away at Old Trafford?  :P

In fact, didn't they just score?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on October 07, 2013, 02:52:06 am
Go on the Baggies. This thread is not going so well for you atm Lewis, lol. The form Arsenal are in, I did expect them to turn over WBA myself.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on October 07, 2013, 02:55:00 am
Bodes well for Januzaj


'Born on 5 February, Belgian forward Adnan Januzaj, 17, who scored twice on his full Manchester United debut to beat Sunderland 2-1, shares a birthday with Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo, Barcelona's Brazilian forward Neymar, former Barcelona forward Gheorghe Hagi, Juventus and former Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez and former Italy international Cesare Maldini.'

Ahhhh.. yeah but it was also the date of the Earthquake in Pompeii in the year 62, the day Roger Williams emigrated to Boston in 1631 and the date in 1869 that the largest alluvial gold nugget in history, called the "Welcome Stranger", was found in Moliagul, Victoria, Australia.....

So maybe not so much..  ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on October 07, 2013, 02:58:11 am
Wilshere showing qualities today which are why I don't like him, when it's not going his way he either throws himself to the ground constantly or tries to kick players off the park. Think he has the potential to be great, don't like his attitude though.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on October 07, 2013, 03:08:16 am
Wilshere showing qualities today which are why I don't like him, when it's not going his way he either throws himself to the ground constantly or tries to kick players off the park. Think he has the potential to be great, don't like his attitude though.

He needed to chill out at half time man... maybe go for a crafty smoke to help him calm down.   ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on October 07, 2013, 03:09:49 am
Spurs on 60% possession... but nothing to show for it.

Worse than that, only two attempts on target.

West Ham are well hard to break down man.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on October 07, 2013, 03:23:12 am
Goal for Arsenal  ::)

See, that oily at half time did the trick
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on October 07, 2013, 03:24:50 am
Oh.

And so have the Hammers.

Bollocks.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on October 07, 2013, 03:27:11 am
Time to see what Spurs are made of.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on October 07, 2013, 03:31:33 am
Time to see what Spurs are made of.

Not a lot it seems.

Two nil.  18m to go.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on October 07, 2013, 03:32:27 am
Being in Russia on a Thursday night is a joke.

As per last term, I can't wait until we get knocked out of that noddy cup.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on October 07, 2013, 03:38:15 am
0-3

Oh dear, oh dear, oh dear...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on October 07, 2013, 03:40:35 am
The less said the better I think.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on October 07, 2013, 03:43:54 am
The less said the better I think.

Indeed.

Well, I'm off, before Lewis gets back...

Laters....
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on October 07, 2013, 03:48:13 am
Not really all that fussed to be honest.

My first team had a great win today, coming back from 2-0 down to win 2-3.

Can't beat U13 football... ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on October 07, 2013, 04:32:57 am
Seems I underestimated WBA ;D Tbf the last time I saw them, apart from against Utd, was in the first few games of the season and they were poor then.  We didn't play well today and it was a game that we would probably have lost in the last few seasons so I'm reasonably pleased with a point. 
Ramsey and WIlshere on the wing doesn't work, well neither of them are wingers so I don't see why it would :D  We should have Cazorla, Walcott and Podolski back after the Int. break so we can get some pace and width back into our play.  Wilshere was very poor today but came back and got himself a goal which is pleasing to see. 

And well one look at the table and Spurs' result makes it very very easy to take a point ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on October 07, 2013, 06:56:42 am
Ok then David ...

(http://i.imgur.com/Uhuvoig.png)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on October 08, 2013, 11:59:40 am
You may remember the superb 'One Club' spurs song/video I posted a while back, where they professed their love for all things Bale and Top 4.


Well in the interests of fairness, it's right that I post this gem when I find it. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyS82F6Pxgg#t=29
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on October 08, 2013, 09:16:40 pm
 :D :D :D :D :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on October 10, 2013, 09:37:59 pm
Damn ... Watch out Mr Moyes ...



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWpbSZURWfw (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWpbSZURWfw)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on October 10, 2013, 11:20:00 pm
Holy crap.

That is outrageous.

Talk about intimidation...

IT'S JUST FOOTBALL! ...you morons...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on October 12, 2013, 05:46:34 am
Ireland away to Ze Germans

Not looking forward to this  :-\
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on October 12, 2013, 05:50:29 am
Aren't England playing a match some time soon?... for some tournament qualification or other?  ::)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on October 12, 2013, 11:56:05 am
Not one comment about football tonight? I saw a great dutch team crushing the number two in the poule...Belgium qualified..
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on October 12, 2013, 12:12:07 pm
Wow Beuk. Impressive result! Love it!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on October 12, 2013, 10:08:17 pm
I actually thought England played quite well last night.  Rooney was good as was Townsend, I just hope the media don't get carried away like they do with every good performance from an English youngster, but he played well no doubt.  Still not convinced on the Gerrard-Lampard axis, fine against Montenegro but against a side who will keep the ball well I think we'll be exposed.  Cahill-Jagielka is a solid CB partnership and Baines or Cole (or Gibbs) are good at LB.  RB is a worry, not a fan of Johnson or especially Walker. 
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TWS001 on October 14, 2013, 03:21:33 am
Edgar Davids smashing some northern neaderthal with his elbow and the worst tackle I've seen for a long long time on one of our players, who needs oxygen and a possible broken leg. My team should be on tele more often. Very interesting last 10 minutes!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on October 14, 2013, 04:13:39 am
Yeah heard it about davids. Another great example why big players need to stop competitive  football around their 35th year, as a attacker you can extend that a little with skills but for defending minded players it just turns very ugly when your body can't keep up

@Otsu, what are your expectations for tuesday?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: guest15 on October 14, 2013, 04:46:30 am
1-0 ... and a horrible last 15 minutes, holding breath ... but a happy crowd after that, getting the 2nd spot ...
waiting for the playoff rival ...

hope we dont get thrashed like 8-0 or sth : P
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on October 14, 2013, 05:07:54 am
They played really well friday, you never know how Holland will play beforehand. When Persie and Robben want to play a good match its going to be really difficult for Turkey
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TWS001 on October 14, 2013, 08:58:24 am
Edgar Davids floors a Wrexham player, and a Wrexham player with a dreadful late tackle after being on the pitch for only a minute not long after:

http://sport.bt.com/video-01363814401986?videoid=2741422704001

And for those not in the UK:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQMurm1_tKs

An eventful last ten minutes! As usual my team fail to win on TV despite being in the lead for so long.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: guest15 on October 14, 2013, 04:44:45 pm
i did not know he was still playing ... at the age of 40 ...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: guest15 on October 14, 2013, 06:45:35 pm
They played really well friday, you never know how Holland will play beforehand. When Persie and Robben want to play a good match its going to be really difficult for Turkey

just seen highlights of hungary game ... scary ... we will see ...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on October 14, 2013, 06:48:57 pm
Hungary has the worst defenders of this poule. But nevertheless they played well. Looking foward to an open attacking match. And I do hope Turkey makes it second Otu...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on October 16, 2013, 04:33:33 am
@otsu, B-squad is playing for the dutch, defence and midfield at least. Persie and Robben are still playing  :)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on October 16, 2013, 05:09:56 am
Just win England. Please.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on October 16, 2013, 05:11:54 am
Robben 1-0

60.000 people shouting for half an hour and its was silent within a second :D

Keeper error tho,

V Persie is certain for an IF tomorrow but Robben has been great also this week
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on October 16, 2013, 05:37:06 am
Weird game so far

Turks are better but just have no idea how to play football, long ball upfield, run on everything, hope for a good bounce and they came close a couple of times,  midfield of the dutch team is really bad and doesn't have connection with the forwards but when the dutch strikers have the ball, you just feel they are so much better then the turkish defenders.

So long story short, it can go both ways  ;D It wouldn't surprise me if we lost 3-1 and I wouldn't be surprised with a 0-6
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: guest15 on October 16, 2013, 05:46:13 am
that turan is a stupid fnck ... he missed quite chances ...
hope it goes 3-1 then beuk  ;D you hv qualified anyway ...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on October 16, 2013, 06:04:34 am
Well Kuyt for V Persie, It will go the Turkish way now.... :-\
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on October 16, 2013, 06:06:21 am
Nope, that was stunningly easy, 2-0 Sneijder
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on October 16, 2013, 06:18:44 am
Ive got a bet on BTTS in Turkey-Holland so im hugely hopeful they will get a goal, regardless of end result.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: guest15 on October 16, 2013, 06:23:55 am
kuyt asst, sneijder goal ... hope he bombards the goal of volkan during the fenerbahce derby ... as he is doing now ...

the media pundits were BSing sneijder, him not being contributing too much to gala etc, i think he answered today on pitch and punished those part of turkish media, he just does not seem to play that effectively for gala, hope that changes ...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on October 16, 2013, 06:30:41 am
1-0 Scotland woohoo :)

starting to get a bit nervy now for England?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on October 16, 2013, 06:31:12 am
Snoddy against Croatia again  ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on October 16, 2013, 06:33:48 am
Have to say, that referee is a disgrace, yellow cards for nothing, offside wrong most of the time
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on October 16, 2013, 06:35:43 am
Come on, clipping robben from behind when he's ready to fire 16 yards out and no yellow? that referee is really bad
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on October 16, 2013, 06:56:40 am
-_-

Not sure I'm watching England.

They've been pretty exciting.

If Poland don't equalize at some point, I'll know I'm not watching England.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on October 16, 2013, 07:20:36 am
Quite nervy now. This is more like it.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on October 16, 2013, 07:27:08 am
Don't understand this substitution. Carrick off when you have a lead to protect. Lampard should've come on for Welbeck.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on October 16, 2013, 07:39:17 am
Wonder just how much Welbeck is paying the England coaching staff.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on October 16, 2013, 07:45:48 am
(https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRIsR1onptI_FRaU5ekd4WK6sl7Zv3ZYVtv1VhmNAipG_9OTQpQtA)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on October 16, 2013, 07:54:21 am
Doing the double over Croatia only further highlights how poor the rest of our qualifying campaign was.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on October 16, 2013, 08:02:08 am
shame Otu, didn't see the game but 2-0 loss means no second chance?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on October 16, 2013, 08:26:14 am
That Kazakhstan goal against Ireland  :o
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: guest15 on October 16, 2013, 08:58:17 am
unfortunately glad, its off for us ... we did not deserve anyway ...
we lost it when we lost to romania at home, losing points to hungary etc ...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on October 16, 2013, 02:04:22 pm
That Kazakhstan goal against Ireland  :o

Agreed - just checked it here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_eIMKxzcZDE

Thanks for mentioning it :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on October 16, 2013, 10:18:14 pm
England (bar Welbeck) were good again last night, not good enough to even contemplated winning the thing but with a bit of luck we should make the Quarters again. 
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on October 17, 2013, 12:13:43 am
That Kazakhstan goal against Ireland  :o

Agreed - just checked it here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_eIMKxzcZDE

Thanks for mentioning it :D

next year the long shot trait?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on October 17, 2013, 08:47:26 am
-_-

Not sure I'm watching England.

They've been pretty exciting.

If Poland don't equalize at some point, I'll know I'm not watching England.

Have to say I was willing Poland to equalise... 
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on October 17, 2013, 09:59:27 am
Honesty I have to ask, why did you want them to equalise? Do you not want England to get to the World Cup finals?

Watching England is a chore at times but the feeling when they score at a World Cup is unrivaled imo.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on October 17, 2013, 06:51:20 pm
Honesty I have to ask, why did you want them to equalise? Do you not want England to get to the World Cup finals?

Watching England is a chore at times but the feeling when they score at a World Cup is unrivaled imo.

For the excitement of it... ;D

Give us a nail biting finish with England throwing the kitchen sink at them looking for a winner, only for David Beckham to step up in the closing minutes with a free kick and... oh no hang on, sorry.. wrong game.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on October 17, 2013, 07:08:59 pm
Can't get my head around it that an expert (according to english fans) freekick taker needed 6 freekicks in premium position to finally score in Fergie time
talking about overrated that fellah.

Screw youtube those idiots don't have that freekick from Koeman against England '94 (Talking about a bad referee in those matches.... ;D)

It was so great because Koeman had to retake the freekick after he scored the first one hard to the right past Seaman and he curled the second one left. two perfect freekicks when you need to win to qualify.

Never see the first free kick, Brian Moore(???) calls the play well tho with the second freekick :D

from 5:28

www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzQH4xIPL7o
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on October 17, 2013, 07:36:22 pm
Honesty I have to ask, why did you want them to equalise? Do you not want England to get to the World Cup finals?

Watching England is a chore at times but the feeling when they score at a World Cup is unrivaled imo.

For the excitement of it... ;D

Give us a nail biting finish with England throwing the kitchen sink at them looking for a winner, only for David Beckham to step up in the closing minutes with a free kick and... oh no hang on, sorry.. wrong game.
Lol, I do get it. The 2nd half was boring. I don't think this England would've found a winner if Poland had equalised. They seemed to have used up all their good play in the 1st half and just got worse with every passing minute. Pretty fortunate to get a 2nd goal at all really.

Beuk. Beckham was regarded as an expert by more than just English people. Personally, I've always thought he was vastly overrated but he could still take my breath away with his long passing. He was never in the top 3 players at Utd tho.
We have Baines now anyway.

Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on October 17, 2013, 07:43:04 pm
agreed he had a stunning cross, but his freekick ability was really overrated
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on October 17, 2013, 07:55:16 pm
Best part of his game were those deep quarterback balls, he was incredibly consistent with them. Had this ability to drop it over the head of the defender even if there was only a yard or two between the players. You don't see that very often at all.

His defining game, that Greece one. I've had plenty of moans about that over the years. 2-2 at home to Greece is a poxy result. He was everywhere on the pitch, taking the ball of everyone, trying to play every pass. It completely ruined our shape and gave us no hold or control over the game, hence Greece coming so close to winning. Shocking level of tactical discipline and terrible football intelligence, rest of the team didn't know what to make of it. Although they're all idiots so they made the right noises afterwards. If it hadn't been for that last gasp kick then I would've blamed him for our exit. Play like that for any other country and you get ripped by the coach.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on October 17, 2013, 08:13:50 pm
agreed he had a stunning cross, but his freekick ability was really overrated

Disagree.  Beckham was exceptional at free kicks.   Cant really think of many players in world I'd rather take an important set piece.   
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on October 17, 2013, 08:15:39 pm
A lot of talk about monkeys in space this morning.

Seems a whole lot of fuss about nothing.

Read the 'joke' too online, didnt get the joke and didnt find it offensive either.  not from the version i read anyway.   
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on October 17, 2013, 08:27:36 pm
Disagree.  Beckham was exceptional at free kicks.   Cant really think of many players in world I'd rather take an important set piece.   
Zidane, Van Hooijdonk, Koeman, Juninho, Del piero. C Ronaldo. Sneijder, Riquelme, Ronaldinho, roberto Carlos, Hagi, Platini to name a few... Every monkey can hit a freekick if you give him enough opportunities, so yeah Beckham scored a couple but he didn't convert freekicks like all these players did, Van Hooijdonk being my all time favoriet propably, that season Feyenoord won the uefacup they did that with his freekicks (as a Rangers man you'll remember that;))
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on October 17, 2013, 08:30:43 pm
Lol. Wondered what the hell you were on about there Eric. Had to google it. Joke is vaguely amusing but I fail to see the relevance to England. Is Smalling the man and Townsend the monkey? Not in a racist way of course, but playing the part in the tale, symbolically.
In case I offended anyone by comparing Smalling to a man.
I apologise.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on October 17, 2013, 08:33:58 pm
C.Ronaldo and R.Carlos are also vastly overrated free kick takers as well, when you look at conversion percentages.
Every player has a sweet spot from where they are most effective, very few of the players listed were good from anywhere, including Beckham.
Juninho Pernambucano only needed to be in the right half of the pitch.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on October 17, 2013, 08:39:35 pm
Disagree.  Beckham was exceptional at free kicks.   Cant really think of many players in world I'd rather take an important set piece.   
Zidane, Van Hooijdonk, Koeman, Juninho, Del piero. C Ronaldo. Sneijder, Riquelme, Ronaldinho, roberto Carlos, Hagi, Platini to name a few... Every monkey can hit a freekick if you give him enough opportunities, so yeah Beckham scored a couple but he didn't convert freekicks like all these players did, Van Hooijdonk being my all time favoriet propably, that season Feyenoord won the uefacup they did that with his freekicks (as a Rangers man you'll remember that;))

Personally i think Beckham's up there with that company when it comes to FK's.  You could make arguments for quite a few of those, when i replied a few of those guys were in mind, PVH surprisingly good at fks, not sure id rather have him take one than Beckham tho.

Carlos was good but i bet he was more inconsistent in terms of hitting the target than Becks.   Koeman is an all time free kick master so I dont have many qualms there.  A bit before my time but im aware of what he could do.

Juninho is an obvious one and i think Beckham can stand shoulder to shoulder with him in terms of fks.   People maybe perceive Juninho to be better at them, maybe he was, but i think ppl just think that because perhaps Juninho was better at longer range spectacular fks.

Anyway dont have time to comment on them all, but i will say this one thing before i go.

Feyenoord and the ref cheated rangers out of that uefa cup.   Bloody Feyenoord players backing into Rangers defenders near edge of box then going down, stupid ref buys it and gives fk which weren't far off pens for Pierre van Donkey.  Was livid at the time.   Scottish clubs always get shafted by European refs tho, easy target.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on October 17, 2013, 08:41:09 pm
Was gonna cite Ronaldo as a comparison to Becks in terms of hitting the target consistently but didnt as from what ive seen lately Ronaldo has improved his consistency in that sense quite a lot.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on October 17, 2013, 08:42:07 pm
I agree Cuz, Van hooijdonk being an exeption he could hit them from left and right with power to both corners
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on October 17, 2013, 08:54:03 pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lnyy2613i2U

Some biassed commentators; how was holding a player not a freekick? Agree its a dumb foul to concede knowing Hooijdonks reputation but still a foul
and a tackle from behind not a freekick? McCann cost you the game if your honest...

Both had great teams that time (Rangers still paying for it ;D)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on October 17, 2013, 08:58:16 pm
At work so i cant see the vid.

Its going back quite a while, perhaps one of the fks should have been an fk, who knows, but i had a burning sense of injustice at the time.   I stand by my snap judgment made in the heat of the moment.

I guess when you have a player like PVH who can take great fk's then its obvious that you will go down easy around the box looking for fouls.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on October 17, 2013, 08:59:38 pm
Beckham scored a lot of important FK's for England, the Greece one ofcourse but also in the 1998 and 2006 WC's he scored important FK's.  Ronaldo and Carlos have/had such a unique technique that when it comes off it looks spectacular but oftern doesn't come off.  And I have to agree, if there was a FK 25 yards out to win the World Cup, there is no-one in the world I would rather have standing over it than Baines, well maybe Messi.

And that whole monkey/Townsend thing is the biggest non-story there has been in a long time, and Townsend came out and rubbished it this morning anyway.

And in more news, Arsenal's AGM today... should be some interesting things to come out of it.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on October 17, 2013, 10:03:31 pm
Darren ‏@DarrenArsenal1 2m
YOU CANNOT MAKE THIS UP, the next question is about Block 16 Lower Tier, and how rain gets seats wet.....

We get 1 chance a year to ask difficult questions to the board and someone submits that..
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on October 17, 2013, 10:31:42 pm
David Ornstein ‏@bbcsport_david 5m
IG: "There is a Bale poster plastered all over Times Square. Unfortunately he doesn't play for #thfc, he now plays for one of our rivals."

;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on October 17, 2013, 10:34:47 pm
Lol. Ticket prices, yeah whatever it costs. But I ain't getting my arse wet for the team, no way.
Also amusing to see Spurs now consider Real Madrid to be their rivals. In which competition, I wonder.

Good point about Beckham actually, made a couple of times. When it came to the crunch, he would deliver. If you want someone taking a high pressure kick for you then I would definitely put him right up there with the best. Consistency is a different issue.

The best football he ever played was in 99 for Utd. He stuck to his job on the right, used the ball well and his delivery into the box was lethal, scored some important goals too. He still wasn't in the top 3 at the club but he might've had a chance to be if he'd not got too big for his boots and started thinking he could command the team from the middle of the pitch and be world player of the year or something.
He was a nasty piece of work as a teenager, often forgotten. National team petulance aside. Funny how he grew to be such an ambassador.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on October 17, 2013, 10:45:37 pm

Also amusing to see Spurs now consider Real Madrid to be their rivals. In which competition, I wonder.

My sarcasm detector may be broken but if not... IG stands for Ivan Gazidis (Arsenal's CEO) - he was basically saying Madrid are our rivals not Spurs
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on October 17, 2013, 10:50:25 pm
Ah right. Fair play to the man, that's quite a funny comment to make. If he's trying to be funny. If not then I think he needs a reality check, lol.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on October 17, 2013, 11:13:19 pm
Darren ‏@DarrenArsenal1 2m
YOU CANNOT MAKE THIS UP, the next question is about Block 16 Lower Tier, and how rain gets seats wet.....

We get 1 chance a year to ask difficult questions to the board and someone submits that..

I would like to know what plans the board have to immortalise Arsenal's incredible away support?  statue outside the ground maybes?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on October 17, 2013, 11:35:42 pm
I think a statue outside everyone else's ground would be more appropriate.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on October 17, 2013, 11:52:27 pm
I think a statue outside everyone else's ground would be more appropriate.

Totally the most appropriate solution.   Make it happen IG.  Fulham have a vacancy where the wacko jacko statue used to be, sure they would be delighted to hand the spot over to Arsenal's incredible away support.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on October 18, 2013, 12:23:15 am
Very funny guys :D

Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on October 18, 2013, 10:34:15 pm
Nice analysis on Lloris' keeping style here.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/24577694
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on October 20, 2013, 02:47:00 am
Ooooooooooooft.   1-1 Utd-Soton with only a few mins left :)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on October 20, 2013, 02:48:26 am
Potential for an IF Ozil and IF Hazard this week ..... :o
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on October 20, 2013, 02:48:55 am
Rangers 3-1 down at half time now 4-3 up  8)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on October 20, 2013, 02:54:05 am
Rangers 3-1 down at half time now 4-3 up  8)

went to bet on rangers in play when it went 3-3 but couldnt see it anywhere :(
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: guest15 on October 20, 2013, 03:00:19 am
arsenal played an amazing football...

an amazing first, second, third and forth goal ... seriously all of them was really nice, the first was the best though ...

Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on October 20, 2013, 03:52:10 am
arsenal played an amazing football...

an amazing first, second, third and forth goal ... seriously all of them was really nice, the first was the best though ...

yeah heard a lot about Wilshere's goal, look forward to seeing it tonight on MOTD
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: guest15 on October 20, 2013, 04:48:40 am
eric, the first one is so nice even norwich players watched it without moving : P

second was a lesson of how to counter attack, ozil's run was amazing ... third one was spectacular from ramsey ...
ramsey has moved up to a new level ...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Pacman on October 20, 2013, 05:35:20 am
What does have Moyes against Shinji?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on October 20, 2013, 06:00:46 am
F**k Moyes.

That is all.

 ;)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on October 20, 2013, 07:09:49 am
We were so so so so good today, 4 stunning goals. 

And Barca have just let me accumulator down :-\
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on October 20, 2013, 08:10:22 am
Agreed Cuz.

Lewis ... they were good goals - quality team play in the first / poor defending (sliding in the box) did make Ramsey's goal look even better / good counter.

My problem lies with the media and specific words "best goal ever" referencing the first, "brilliant" & yes "stunning" goals ... I head over and watch the highlights and generally am disappointed. Are they good goals, yep! But just good goals.

And yes - I'd love Utd just to score SOME goals. Even if they did score those, they would still be "just good goals" ... :P

Such a slow day that I'm focusing on one word ... sorry ;)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on October 20, 2013, 08:24:41 am
Funny one - EA ... twitter ... fail.
(http://i.imgur.com/BCe4g3h.png)

This is the goal though - quality stuff from Cavani
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uEU-HL4VSV0
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on October 20, 2013, 08:45:54 am
Agreed Cuz.

Lewis ... they were good goals - quality team play in the first / poor defending (sliding in the box) did make Ramsey's goal look even better / good counter.

My problem lies with the media and specific words "best goal ever" referencing the first, "brilliant" & yes "stunning" goals ... I head over and watch the highlights and generally am disappointed. Are they good goals, yep! But just good goals.

And yes - I'd love Utd just to score SOME goals. Even if they did score those, they would still be "just good goals" ... :P

Such a slow day that I'm focusing on one word ... sorry ;)
I agree Ramsey's goal was the combination of shocking defending and good skill, but honestly I think Wilshere's was the best Arsenal goal I have seen in many many years, maybe even back to Bergkamp's against Newcastle.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on October 20, 2013, 09:07:26 am
eric, the first one is so nice even norwich players watched it without moving : P

second was a lesson of how to counter attack, ozil's run was amazing ... third one was spectacular from ramsey ...
ramsey has moved up to a new level ...


Just seeing them now.   Im a bit with Kiwi on the Wilshere goal, was bit disappointed on first viewing, on 2nd viewing was a bit more impressed but generally didnt live up to its billing.  Did like Ramsay's goal good composure by him, and nice assist by him for the 4th goal.  I do think and have for a few weeks that Arsenal are genuine contenders this season.

City looked pretty good tonight, was pleased with their performance and result.  5 points ahead of Utd, should really be more but cant complain.  Think the Utd game is on MOTD next will be interesting to see how it went.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on October 20, 2013, 09:09:04 am
thats a fantastic goal by Cavani, loved the way he done the keeper and finish cool as you like.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on October 20, 2013, 09:22:31 am
The thing about the Wilshere goal, is - as Eric said - the hype. Read the headline in this article - http://metro.co.uk/2013/10/19/jack-wilsheres-stunning-goal-is-the-best-ive-ever-seen-says-arsene-wenger-4152919/

BUT ... when you read through it, this is Wenger's comment ‘It was certainly one of the best [Arsenal] goals, one I enjoyed the most because it was a team goal.'

It's pathetic that these days, pathetic journalism comes to the fore. They have to hype it up so that people open their web pages.

Also, as you say yourself Lewis, "best goal in many years" - which is true. It is a quality team goal.

Not sure if you do, but if you read through the UK Sports "board" in Flipboard, you get these constant "worst own goal ever" or "amazing free kick" articles/videos. It's downright lazy & the people in charge should be embarrassed to allow that in the first place.

There is no art these days in online journalism.

... and I'll get off my little box now ...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on October 20, 2013, 09:23:40 am
thats a fantastic goal by Cavani, loved the way he done the keeper and finish cool as you like.

It's one of those goals you're watching thinking which way he'll go. Once his past the keeper you're thinking he's not going to make it ... then replay just to make sure you've seen it right ;D.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on October 20, 2013, 12:16:22 pm
The thing about the Wilshere goal, is - as Eric said - the hype. Read the headline in this article - http://metro.co.uk/2013/10/19/jack-wilsheres-stunning-goal-is-the-best-ive-ever-seen-says-arsene-wenger-4152919/

BUT ... when you read through it, this is Wenger's comment ‘It was certainly one of the best [Arsenal] goals, one I enjoyed the most because it was a team goal.'

It's pathetic that these days, pathetic journalism comes to the fore. They have to hype it up so that people open their web pages.

Also, as you say yourself Lewis, "best goal in many years" - which is true. It is a quality team goal.

Not sure if you do, but if you read through the UK Sports "board" in Flipboard, you get these constant "worst own goal ever" or "amazing free kick" articles/videos. It's downright lazy & the people in charge should be embarrassed to allow that in the first place.

There is no art these days in online journalism.

... and I'll get off my little box now ...
Journalism in the UK is dreadful.  They can't wait for England or big English teams to fail so they have something to write about.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: guest15 on October 20, 2013, 06:58:17 pm
first arsenal goal was one of the best in the past few years ...
respect other views but it had incredible passing sequence (from my view) ...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: guest15 on October 20, 2013, 07:05:40 pm
is that from the same game that cavani scored?
says bastia ...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qI8SV0racrY (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qI8SV0racrY)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on October 20, 2013, 07:16:00 pm
Hey OT. It was a quality goal from Arsenal - no doubt about that.

What I'm referencing, is the fact that the pathetic web "journalists" abuse comments in the first place. Then, they make up these "out of these world" headlines to pull people in.

It gets so tiresome ... and quite pathetic too.

Nice touch by Ibra. Suppose we expect that ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on October 20, 2013, 09:30:59 pm
Couple interesting bits of gossip today:

Manchester City and Arsenal will battle it out to sign Borussia Dortmund striker Robert Lewandowski, 25, ahead of Bayern Munich in January. - we all know who's winning that fight :P

Cristiano Ronaldo is having French lessons to prepare for a world-record £100m move to Paris Saint-Germain next summer, despite the 28-year-old forward signing a new five-year contract at Real Madrid last month.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on October 20, 2013, 10:10:50 pm
Seen A LOT of rumours linking Spurs with Pirlo and Hernanes, also most rumours linking Spurs with Hernanes say they will battle it out with Arsenal to get him.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on October 20, 2013, 10:45:53 pm
Just thinking as i watch the highlights again,  do you think Aaron Ramsay is playing in similar way/level to how Nasri was playing in his last season at Arsenal.  That goal against Norwich was reminiscent of Nasri on top form.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on October 20, 2013, 11:02:21 pm
Just thinking as i watch the highlights again,  do you think Aaron Ramsay is playing in similar way/level to how Nasri was playing in his last season at Arsenal.  That goal against Norwich was reminiscent of Nasri on top form.
Yeah there are a lot of similarities, that goal was very similar to Nasri's Vs Fulham.  I think he's playing better than Nasri was, I never really rated Nasri at Arsenal, he scored some good goals but slowed the play a lot and 90% of his passes were backwards. 

And I wouldn't be so sure Lewandowski would join City over Arsenal ;)  People forget the pull Wenger has over players and also I think signing Ozil can only help us attract players.  Plus if he joins City he has Negredo, Jovetic, Aguero, Dzeko to compete with whereas he only has Giroud to compete with at Arsenal.  Anyway I'm 99% sure he'll join Bayern.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on October 21, 2013, 12:24:59 am
Not doubting your judgement is legit but not many Arsenal fan's would praise Nasri now he's at City, even for his Arsenal efforts.


Is Wenger not off to PSG next season anyway? :P  I would love Lewa at City but like you say, ill be totally amazed if he isnt at Bayern next season, which is a shame but what can you do.

Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on October 21, 2013, 02:05:26 am
We beat PSV today  8) It was really a bad match but the fellas worked hard, first Groningen IF on the cards our keeper Bizot, he made some great saves.

Just watch the league standings, dutch top clubs lost so many points already, no wonder they can't keep up in Europe. Can't even see Ajax beat Celtic, they won a point yesterday after a dumb defending error but didn't create anything, they play like barca but without eventually getting the ball forward...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on October 21, 2013, 02:51:55 am
Not doubting your judgement is legit but not many Arsenal fan's would praise Nasri now he's at City, even for his Arsenal efforts.


Is Wenger not off to PSG next season anyway? :P  I would love Lewa at City but like you say, ill be totally amazed if he isnt at Bayern next season, which is a shame but what can you do.


Nasri had a superb half a season but apart from that he was just a 'good' player. 

Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on October 21, 2013, 03:48:13 am
When Spurs are confident they play some incredible football, when they're not? Pretty average really.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on October 21, 2013, 07:56:12 pm
Seen A LOT of rumours linking Spurs with Pirlo and Hernanes, also most rumours linking Spurs with Hernanes say they will battle it out with Arsenal to get him.

Pirlo?!  Really?

But he's 94...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on October 22, 2013, 02:51:27 am
Portugal v Sweden
France v Ukraine
Greece v Romania
Iceland v Croatia
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on October 22, 2013, 03:04:01 am
Its official  :P

Poor man's Silva

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2469414/Mark-Noble-David-Silva-better-Mesut-Ozil.html (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2469414/Mark-Noble-David-Silva-better-Mesut-Ozil.html)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on October 22, 2013, 03:24:12 am
Well if Noble says it then it must be true ;D  Probably has something to do with the fact Noble just got given the run around by Silva.

And either no Ronaldo or no Ibra at the world cup, shame :(
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on October 22, 2013, 03:34:11 am
Exactly, I dont need anyone elses opinion.  It is now FACT.

No Ronaldo or Ibra, heard that earlier, couldnt give a monkeys tbh, there's always good players that miss out on World Cups, not like they belong to nations that could win it anyway.

I think for WC its better if Ronaldo's there.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on October 22, 2013, 03:39:25 am
Exactly, I dont need anyone elses opinion.  It is now FACT.

No Ronaldo or Ibra, heard that earlier, couldnt give a monkeys tbh, there's always good players that miss out on World Cups, not like they belong to nations that could win it anyway.

I think for WC its better if Ronaldo's there.
It's a shame especially as both are probably in their prime right now and it will likely be Ibra's last World Cup.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on October 22, 2013, 03:43:07 am
Exactly, I dont need anyone elses opinion.  It is now FACT.

No Ronaldo or Ibra, heard that earlier, couldnt give a monkeys tbh, there's always good players that miss out on World Cups, not like they belong to nations that could win it anyway.

I think for WC its better if Ronaldo's there.
It's a shame especially as both are probably in their prime right now and it will likely be Ibra's last World Cup.

Nope, still not gonna lose any sleep on this one :)

Think how many Scotland greats over the years have never played in a WC.... Ibra can do one :P
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on October 22, 2013, 04:02:10 am
Interesting... Adrian Durham says that Wilshere's goal is the best of the premier league era.  For him that's quite a statement.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on October 22, 2013, 04:47:18 am
Would like to see the specific words used when "somebody says something".

It's nigh impossible to compare say THE Maradona (or Messi if you want) goal skipping/dribbling past defenders to a "total football" goal where 10 first time passes splits the defence wide open.

If this guy is an Arsenal supporter, how does he say that goal is "better" than some of the sheer brilliance of those scored by Bergkamp or Henry.

Again ... journalism ... (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-sick006.gif) (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on October 22, 2013, 04:49:32 am
Adrian Durham ‏@talkSPORTDrive 1h
Jack Wilshere's goal is the best in the premier league era IMO, is it the best of all time? 08717 22-33-44
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on October 22, 2013, 04:59:34 am
LOL ... ok then.

"is it the best of all time?" - this is the part that shows up some journalists are out there, "most times", purely for sensationalism. All he's trying to do is spark a debate on "best goals ever".

I had to Google to see how old this guy is - to see if it was only rose-coloured glasses, or if he was indeed being serious.

The one thing I do agree with ... it's his opinion.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on October 22, 2013, 05:24:16 am
I tweeted talksport and told them why i thought it wasnt the best 1) Wilshere's heel flick was somewhat lucky 2) Wilshere's finish was a bit scuffed.

My fav prem goal of all time is Bergkamps v Newcastle.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on October 22, 2013, 05:42:09 am
This is mine. Just look at his face.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=seejAiq6V7A (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=seejAiq6V7A)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: sherlockh on October 22, 2013, 06:21:02 am
What a goal from Fulham, absolutely stunning
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on October 22, 2013, 06:24:29 am
Not seen it but bbc description sounds good, Carlos wont be far away :P  that goal just won me money, had BTTS on tonight so happy days :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on October 22, 2013, 06:45:34 am
What a goal from Fulham, absolutely stunning

Ooft ... another quality strike!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on October 22, 2013, 07:13:22 am
Not seen it but bbc description sounds good, Carlos wont be far away :P  that goal just won me money, had BTTS on tonight so happy days :D

Hoping for Kasami to get an IF but I doubt he'll get more, what a strike though  8)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on October 22, 2013, 07:13:26 am
Damn ... Fulham is playing damn well!!!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on October 22, 2013, 07:16:43 am
Saw the goal at half time and wow it was a beauty.  Quite funny hearing Jack Wilshere's tweet saying 'There goes my goal of the month prize now'
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on October 22, 2013, 07:20:12 am
Lads check this goal

Amatuer ladies football BTW

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIK6x_RlElI (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIK6x_RlElI)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on October 22, 2013, 07:22:49 am
Damn thats a beauty ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on October 22, 2013, 07:34:43 am
What a goal from Fulham, absolutely stunning

Stunning.  That's the word.

Best goal I have seen in a long time.

Wont see a better one this season.

Van Basten-esque.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on October 22, 2013, 07:40:16 am
What makes it better is that was on his weak foot  :o
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on October 22, 2013, 07:46:42 am
Fantastic play there BB. Damn!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on October 22, 2013, 07:49:56 am
What a goal from Fulham, absolutely stunning

Stunning.  That's the word.

Best goal I have seen in a long time.

Wont see a better one this season.

Van Basten-esque.

I believe the words you're looking for are "best goal eva" ... ???
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on October 22, 2013, 07:57:19 am
2 bad touches then she redeemed herself with the 3rd :p
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on October 22, 2013, 08:37:57 pm
Classic story, from the BBC...

Colombian side Independiente Santa Fe had to play in knock-off versions of their own shirts bought from street vendors outside the stadium after forgetting to bring their away kit to a game at Boyaca Chico.

Boyaca refused to switch to their own kit to help resolve the issue and Santa Fe began the game in their grey training kits, adding numbers with surgical tape. Meanwhile, an assistant bought counterfeit shirts from outside the ground, scrawling names and numbers on with a red marker pen.

Sante Fe won 2-0
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on October 22, 2013, 08:45:05 pm
Nice one Nop.

I've read that there were 2 teams - one was Millwall - that it's also happened to. The general comment re: what the hell is the kitman's job ... ::)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on October 22, 2013, 09:55:57 pm
I'm hearing reports of Ajax fans causing trouble in Glasgow.   Apparently 4 policemen got beat up and a bar trashed.    I hope they get their arses kicked all the way back to Holland.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on October 22, 2013, 11:34:44 pm
I would prefer if they keep them there in some dark dungeon.  :D :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on October 22, 2013, 11:54:09 pm
I would prefer if they keep them there in some dark dungeon.  :D :D

Celtic Park could qualify as said venue :D 
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on October 23, 2013, 05:29:39 am
Harsh ...
I would prefer if they keep them there in some dark dungeon.  :D :D

Harsher ...
Celtic Park could qualify as said venue :D 

Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on October 23, 2013, 06:03:53 am
Ooh ... Ramsey over-confident to play it out of the box?

Good finish.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on October 23, 2013, 06:13:25 am
Great minds think alike Kiwi. TBH, I was more along the lines of 'foolish' rather than 'over-confident'.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on October 23, 2013, 06:28:02 am
Quality ball in by Sagna. Damn.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on October 23, 2013, 06:33:52 am
Celtic ahead against Ajax, what a stupid foul that kid made to give away the penalty, don't know why Van Dijk got yellow?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on October 23, 2013, 06:34:54 am
Quality FIFA style mix up between CB and GK really. Right, GoT time  ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on October 23, 2013, 06:50:29 am
Well ... if you want a "quality" FIFA moment - watch Atletico Madrid's first goal ::).

Then, Milan's first goal ... anybody miss those CBs? In that game, must give kudos to Messi for not going down!

Oh, and if you love the woodwork - Lucho Gonzalez hits a cracker ...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on October 23, 2013, 07:10:14 am
Why can't they stream football games and let you choice if you want to hear a commentator? I want to hear the sounds of the stadiums but don't like to hear an opinion from a commentator that sleeps in an Ajax-jersey
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on October 23, 2013, 07:39:51 am
That was a good win for Dortmund. Really thought Arsenal would get a winner.

But, true to the last few years for Arsenal, they falter where they should win.

And, another Wilshere limp-off.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on October 23, 2013, 07:45:57 am
I gotta admit it is nice to see Arsenal put back in their place :P (sorry lewy)  had a feeling dortmund would get a win tonight, wish i had bet on it did give it consideration but never mind.   Be interesting group now with Napoli winning away as well :o could be dodgy for Arsenal
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on October 23, 2013, 07:51:25 am
Just watching highlights of the games. Steaua Bucharest equalise ... the guy gives the shush whilst jogging away. D!ckhead. If I was on the pitch I would walk over, knock him out, and walk off the pitch.

Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on October 23, 2013, 08:00:15 am
Just watching highlights of the games. Steaua Bucharest equalise ... the guy gives the shush whilst jogging away. D!ckhead. If I was on the pitch I would walk over, knock him out, and walk off the pitch.


Romanians are not renowned for their integrity :D  but yeah what a d1ck :)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on October 23, 2013, 08:42:09 am
Gutted, absolutely gutted.  We'll have to win in Naples or Dortmund and we 100% HAVE to beat Marseille at home
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on October 23, 2013, 10:18:01 am
Gutted, absolutely gutted.  We'll have to win in Naples or Dortmund and we 100% HAVE to beat Marseille at home

Aw mate..

At least in Naples & Dortmund you'll have the Arsenal away support.   ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on October 23, 2013, 10:47:04 am
At least in Naples & Dortmund you'll have the Arsenal away support.   ;D

Made me really laugh out loud this ... damn! ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on October 23, 2013, 10:57:42 am
Gutted, absolutely gutted.  We'll have to win in Naples or Dortmund and we 100% HAVE to beat Marseille at home

Aw mate..

At least in Naples & Dortmund you'll have the Arsenal away support.   ;D
Damn certain wins then ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on October 23, 2013, 07:07:09 pm
LOL, only yesterday i was thinking about Arsenal's away support, not even sure why but its true i was.


Man City game at 4.30 today, big big game for City, gonna leave work sharp to tune in :P
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on October 23, 2013, 09:30:59 pm
LOL, only yesterday i was thinking about Arsenal's away support, not even sure why but its true i was.


Man City game at 4.30 today, big big game for City, gonna leave work sharp to tune in :P
It's so good it sticks in your mind.

And do you know why CSKA are playing on some beach instead of the artificial pitch at the Luzhniki as they usually do
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on October 23, 2013, 09:55:02 pm
LOL, only yesterday i was thinking about Arsenal's away support, not even sure why but its true i was.


Man City game at 4.30 today, big big game for City, gonna leave work sharp to tune in :P
It's so good it sticks in your mind.

And do you know why CSKA are playing on some beach instead of the artificial pitch at the Luzhniki as they usually do


As long as i live, i will never forget Arsenal's away support :)

Since when?  has the game been moved?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on October 23, 2013, 10:06:12 pm
LOL, only yesterday i was thinking about Arsenal's away support, not even sure why but its true i was.


Man City game at 4.30 today, big big game for City, gonna leave work sharp to tune in :P
It's so good it sticks in your mind.

And do you know why CSKA are playing on some beach instead of the artificial pitch at the Luzhniki as they usually do

Since when?  has the game been moved?
Well usually all the Russian teams play at the Luzhniki but City fans were tweeting out a picture of the pitch which is basically a beach.  Pellegrini isn't too happy that the game is even going to go ahead.

http://www.setanta.com/ie/pellegrini-hits-out-at-cska-pitch/

aahhhhhh turns out the Luzhniki is being rebuilt for the 2018 WC.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on October 24, 2013, 03:53:31 am
Based on that half hour I just watched, Russian football hasn't improved at all in the last few years, got worse if anything.

That no to racism ad just then, the full screen faces popping up. Puyols mug suddenly filling the screen is a frightening moment.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on October 24, 2013, 04:29:02 am
Based on that half hour I just watched, Russian football hasn't improved at all in the last few years, got worse if anything.

That no to racism ad just then, the full screen faces popping up. Puyols mug suddenly filling the screen is a frightening moment.

CSKA are woefully out of form apparently, 2 wins in last 7 matches or something.  2nd place should be City's if they can see out a win here, and i'd be very surprised if they dont.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on October 24, 2013, 04:52:26 am
Holy sheeeeeet.  Thought Honda was gonna score there, cant believe he didnt, what a save and what a let off for City!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on October 24, 2013, 05:19:22 am
Utd not exactly fielding a full strength side tonight.  RVP injured.

Man Utd: De Gea; Rafael, Jones, Evans, Evra; Valencia, Carrick, Giggs, Kagawa; Rooney, Hernandez. Subs: Lindegaard, Buttner, Smalling, Fellaini, Nani, Young, Januzaj.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on October 24, 2013, 06:43:29 am
Holy cr@p! See Ibra's 3rd goal ... just knew it when it was bouncing like that!!! Sheesh!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on October 24, 2013, 08:01:33 am
Good night for accumulators I should think with no real shocks.  Well apart from Utd winning.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on October 24, 2013, 08:30:56 am
What a goal from Zlatan  :o
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on October 24, 2013, 08:33:55 am
Yeah Beuk. Superb confidence & fantastic technique.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on October 24, 2013, 08:34:56 am
Not seen Zlatan's goal yet, just watching them all now.  Ribery scored a nice goal too.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on October 24, 2013, 08:51:15 am
Oh my word, 2 of Ibra's goals :o :o :o :o wow
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on October 24, 2013, 08:51:50 am
dam he's on fire
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on October 24, 2013, 08:56:38 am
Yeah Eric. The first being a tap-in, but even the second he showed some class. That third one ... man! Just stunning!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on October 24, 2013, 09:20:14 am
Yeah Eric. The first being a tap-in, but even the second he showed some class. That third one ... man! Just stunning!

showing his whole repertoire eh, got to hand it to him, what a player.  Also, the 4th was pretty tidy as well, no doubt he was burying that one too the form he was showing.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on October 24, 2013, 09:25:19 am
Indeed. I watched the 2nd half - well most of it (streaming on the left side whilst "working"). PSG were so casual in that 2nd half. The stats don't really show it, but PSG could've had another 2/3 goals easily - a number of off sides did not help.

They really are looking good.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on October 24, 2013, 09:39:16 am
I hope Sweden beat Portugal and Ibra gets to the WC.  ROnaldo is a goal machine but he cannot do some of the things Ibra does
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on October 24, 2013, 05:43:06 pm
me too, rather see Ibra doing his stuff than Ronaldo. Next to that the Swedish team has some nice youngsters as were the Portu guys can only play it rough.

Also good to see how a 89 rated player demolish a 75 rated one (Kouyate). His 69 marking did show IRL  ;D


As for me I was pleased to see Sneijder picking up on his form again. I understood that he hired extra medical staff himself to get him in tip top form.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on October 24, 2013, 06:42:37 pm
"The key thing here is Yaya Toure did what he should do: approach the referee and tell him about it. That means that technically the Uefa process is triggered. The referee will have to mention it to the Uefa delegate at the match, he will put it in his report and Uefa will then have to charge CSKA."

So the referee wears earplugs does he?  Unless Yaya complains to him he doesn't report it, and the UEFA process is not triggered?

It's not like someone walked up to YYT and whispered racist remarks in his ear now, is it?  They were a chanting crowd.  Why does the re even need to tell the UEFA delegate at the game?  If he's at the game, he must hear it too.  In fact he should be specifically listening out for it for crying out loud.

Jokers.


Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on October 24, 2013, 08:30:15 pm
I love Ibra but Ronaldo is equal best player in the world pretty much, he's the one that needs to be there most.

Altho i did like on the radio when i heard someone say they wanted Sweden there, as Portugal dive more.  True :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on October 24, 2013, 08:40:15 pm
Kinda makes you wonder how Iran/Australia are there when Portugal or Sweden won't be.  I know it's a WORLD cup but maybe they should weight the entrants from each continent a bit more. 
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on October 24, 2013, 08:50:53 pm
well may be you are right Eric, but I don't get excited seeing Ronaldo play, especially not in the national team. He is quite one-dimensional. Run....shoot... As for his FK, heard a worrying stat on him: he scores 1 out 65 attempts....

as where Ibra does the unexpected things. Like that third goal. Or the goal against England. You never know what he is going to do.



Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Pacman on October 25, 2013, 12:28:37 am
Considering going back to FUT13 just to acquire TOTS Ibra just because of that goal. Sadly I don't much fut14 to offer.. :-[

Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on October 25, 2013, 02:10:58 am
Considering going back to FUT13 just to acquire TOTS Ibra just because of that goal. Sadly I don't much fut14 to offer.. :-[



Pac you 360 ?  if so i have coins if you need
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Pacman on October 25, 2013, 02:19:21 am
Many Thanks BB..I'll see what his going rate is and I'll let you know.
Again Thank you ..

Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on October 25, 2013, 07:19:31 am
Many Thanks BB..I'll see what his going rate is and I'll let you know.
Again Thank you ..



Don't want anything for them pac
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Pacman on October 26, 2013, 01:01:05 am
Sweet Jesus BB...If you have that much.. you should have told me before FUT14 came out..I could have brokered you back some cash through EBAY..guess that's what we call disposable income eh?

anyways..I just saw one TOTS Ibra in the market ..for an overpriced tag of 4 million..not paying that of course.

what's your xbox GT?  I have about 90k in coins in FUT14 if you ever need that..

I restarted my club at FUT13 yesterday..almost won 2 matches with my starter pack  39 chem team  :-[against a fully loaded Gold team..close matches too...guess Handicap is an ever present factor..

Anyways are you just giving me the coins? I'll just put up some players for a certain amount if you want it that way.

Thanks again...



Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on October 26, 2013, 08:01:45 am
Sweet Jesus BB...If you have that much.. you should have told me before FUT14 came out..I could have brokered you back some cash through EBAY..guess that's what we call disposable income eh?

anyways..I just saw one TOTS Ibra in the market ..for an overpriced tag of 4 million..not paying that of course.

what's your xbox GT?  I have about 90k in coins in FUT14 if you ever need that..

I restarted my club at FUT13 yesterday..almost won 2 matches with my starter pack  39 chem team  :-[against a fully loaded Gold team..close matches too...guess Handicap is an ever present factor..

Anyways are you just giving me the coins? I'll just put up some players for a certain amount if you want it that way.

Thanks again...






Pac GT same as here have a little over a mill send me a FR
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on October 27, 2013, 01:02:17 am
Im puzzled by the quality of reporting on bbc website.

His Manchester United team are aiming to avoid a third straight loss at the place they used to call the 'Theatre of Dreams'. We're moments away from kick-off as Stoke boss Mark Hughes strides out with a sense of purpose at his old stomping ground.

Now correct me if im wrong, but Utd beat Sociedad, and drew with Southampton in their last 2 home games??  Is that some kind of mix-up are they talking about Hughes?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on October 27, 2013, 01:36:36 am
wow glad to get away with all 3 points there.  Palace were so much better than they were Monday night and we were poor and maybe a bit lucky to get all 3 points.  Superb saves from Szczesny to keep it 1-0 and then the sucker punch at the end was just what we needed.  I don't think the red card was the right decision, imo Chamakh pushes the ball towards the corner flag then leans into Arteta and there's a tangle of legs, yellow would of been more than enough.  Anyway we won and he'll only miss the COC game Vs Chelsea and I doubt the'd have played anyway.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on October 27, 2013, 03:20:34 am
Barca - Real, 1-0 after 20 minutes,
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on October 27, 2013, 03:34:05 am
wow glad to get away with all 3 points there.  Palace were so much better than they were Monday night and we were poor and maybe a bit lucky to get all 3 points.  Superb saves from Szczesny to keep it 1-0 and then the sucker punch at the end was just what we needed.  I don't think the red card was the right decision, imo Chamakh pushes the ball towards the corner flag then leans into Arteta and there's a tangle of legs, yellow would of been more than enough.  Anyway we won and he'll only miss the COC game Vs Chelsea and I doubt the'd have played anyway.

Red was right decision mate, if it was a foul, which you are saying it was, if you think it should have been yellow.

Arteta was the last man.

It was red or nothing.

Question is, whether it was a foul?

Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on October 27, 2013, 03:48:18 am
It's a 50:50 challenge

(http://gyazo.com/0c89ad00173c2f75bcfd504bb2132181.png)

Chamakh also pushes the ball towards the corner flag, he's 40 yards from goal and going away from goal = no goal scoring opportunity so imo it's no where near a clear goal scoring opportunity. 
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on October 27, 2013, 05:39:28 am
No surprise again in the dutch league, the team ahead of the standings just got beat by the lowest ranked one...

Barca scored a great second goal
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on October 27, 2013, 06:02:52 am
It's a 50:50 challenge

(http://gyazo.com/0c89ad00173c2f75bcfd504bb2132181.png)

Chamakh also pushes the ball towards the corner flag, he's 40 yards from goal and going away from goal = no goal scoring opportunity so imo it's no where near a clear goal scoring opportunity.

So it's not a yellow then.

I say it was a goal scoring opportunity.  He was through on goal once past Arteta, with plenty of time to re-direct his run towards goal.
'Going away from goal' is only relevant when close in on goal and with no room/time to correct the run.

They did lean in on each other 50:50, but that said Arteta's leg did trip Chamakh, albeit perhaps unintentionally.

Still, you won anyway, so that's a sh!t.  ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on October 27, 2013, 06:51:54 am
It's a 50:50 challenge

(http://gyazo.com/0c89ad00173c2f75bcfd504bb2132181.png)

Chamakh also pushes the ball towards the corner flag, he's 40 yards from goal and going away from goal = no goal scoring opportunity so imo it's no where near a clear goal scoring opportunity.

So it's not a yellow then.

I say it was a goal scoring opportunity.  He was through on goal once past Arteta, with plenty of time to re-direct his run towards goal.
'Going away from goal' is only relevant when close in on goal and with no room/time to correct the run.

They did lean in on each other 50:50, but that said Arteta's leg did trip Chamakh, albeit perhaps unintentionally.

Still, you won anyway, so that's a sh!t.  ;D
But it is Chamakh so is anything a goal scoring opportunity? ;D

Like you say I'd be alot more annoyed if we hasn't won today and Arteta's ban really means nothing as the game he'll miss he wouldn't of played in anyway
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on October 27, 2013, 07:00:34 am
It's a 50:50 challenge

(http://gyazo.com/0c89ad00173c2f75bcfd504bb2132181.png)

Chamakh also pushes the ball towards the corner flag, he's 40 yards from goal and going away from goal = no goal scoring opportunity so imo it's no where near a clear goal scoring opportunity.

So it's not a yellow then.

I say it was a goal scoring opportunity.  He was through on goal once past Arteta, with plenty of time to re-direct his run towards goal.
'Going away from goal' is only relevant when close in on goal and with no room/time to correct the run.

They did lean in on each other 50:50, but that said Arteta's leg did trip Chamakh, albeit perhaps unintentionally.

Still, you won anyway, so that's a sh!t.  ;D
But it is Chamakh so is anything a goal scoring opportunity? ;D

Like you say I'd be alot more annoyed if we hasn't won today and Arteta's ban really means nothing as the game he'll miss he wouldn't of played in anyway


TBH i thought Chamakh pushed Arteta and as he was falling his leg caught Chamakh was never a red and will be rescinded.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on October 27, 2013, 07:40:20 am
LOL, the new bottom of the league club just got a draw away against Ajax ;D

Really like to hear De Boer moan that they dominated and created the changes but didn't convert like he did the last couple of weeks, he really makes me laugh with those comments, Ajax never create anything but sometimes get that lucky bounce to make a lucky goal but they didn't get that bounce today :P
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on October 27, 2013, 09:38:16 pm
hear hear Beuk, saw the high lights but RKC could have take the victory home. Ajax is lacking any kind of creativiness since Eriksen left. And putting blind as CDM is a wrong thing to do,.

Suprised about the win of ADO too. Great goal of Van Duinen.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on October 27, 2013, 09:57:00 pm
Saw both games, I was waiting for Twente to grap the victory but out of nothing Ado scored. De boer watched to much Bayern and Blind isn't Lahm, the just lack good players.

Psv have an away game so they are not going to win  ;) could be Feyenoord today being league leaders :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on October 27, 2013, 11:59:06 pm
No surprise, 20 minutes to go and PSV heading for a draw.. :P
And Depay just send off with a second yellow

And 2-1 for Roda, just working for is enough to ensure you beat a top team in the eredivisie nowadays

Turned ugly, Tyton hit his head against the goal, was out for 5 minutes, 15 minutes later medical team still on the pitch and not taking any risk with him, about to go in an ambulance, still 3 minutes to go, no one is interested in that anymore
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on October 28, 2013, 02:11:58 am
Your watching @glad? ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on October 28, 2013, 02:15:15 am
no I am not, but knowing they could get on top I bet they are loosing
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on October 28, 2013, 02:17:33 am
Just see for yourself at 7 pm ;D

Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on October 28, 2013, 02:49:38 am
Let hope the last game of the week goes against the odds  :P

Piazon is handfull tho...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on October 28, 2013, 04:50:26 am
What the hell was that, I think Hart has to take the blame there, him coming out like that was just a recipe for disaster!!! unbelievable
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on October 28, 2013, 04:59:36 am
Spurs scrape another win from a Soldado penalty, really weren't convincing on Thursday or today but a win's a win at the end of the day.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on October 28, 2013, 05:19:40 am
What the hell was that, I think Hart has to take the blame there, him coming out like that was just a recipe for disaster!!! unbelievable

Being a keeper when i played he should have been screaming from when he started to come for it, totally his fault  ::)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on October 28, 2013, 05:33:12 am
What the hell was that, I think Hart has to take the blame there, him coming out like that was just a recipe for disaster!!! unbelievable

Being a keeper when i played he should have been screaming from when he started to come for it, totally his fault  ::)

the way i see it is he had no need to do that, if he stays where he is then there is no problem.   It was obvious as well that Nastasic was totally focused on the ball coming over his head so even if Hart shouted, Nastasic was already committed, Hart should have been aware of that.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on October 28, 2013, 06:07:03 am
Never a dull moment in the eredivisie, I've seen great games this weekend, football was bad but they made up for it by working hard, top teams can't compensate their lack of work with skills and it meant unbeliveable results this weekend again, from the top 9 clubs only 1 team won :o 19 points from 11!! matches and your ahead in the competition.

My team didn't have change away against Vitesse and when Vitesse finally after a lot of changes made the 2-0 it was curtains but before they knew it a lb+y meant 2-1 and bad pass in midfield and it was all square 2-2  ;D

Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on October 28, 2013, 07:24:45 am
Morning all ...

See that the St. Etienne / PSG game is live so started streaming it. Nice strike from Corgnet to put St Etienne ahead.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on October 28, 2013, 08:14:45 am
LOL ... 2nd goal for ASSE ... typical FIFA goal - Sirigu comes out for ball. Drops ball. Falls to PSG defender 1. Defender 1 kicks ball into defender 2. Ball falls to ASSE attacker. Goal.

Hilarious!

Think Monaco will be top after this weekend given that PSG have been a bit blunt going forward in this game. Well, actually the defence has been poor too.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on October 28, 2013, 08:25:32 am
After getting beat last week Atleti showing it was just a minor blip, 4-0 up at home to Betis with 20 mins still left, David Villa has 2 and an assist!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on October 28, 2013, 08:39:40 am
Just saw that CB - not watching but would hope he's playing a central role!

PSG ... boy, they are getting desperate.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: PointedMarlin on October 28, 2013, 08:41:21 am
See that the St. Etienne / PSG game is live so started streaming it. Nice strike from Corgnet to put St Etienne ahead.

Do you use an iPad app or your desk/laptop?

I have the SkyGo app & BBC iPlayer, ITV Player, Channel 5, sky news & 4OD but don't know of any free app to watch foreign football
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on October 28, 2013, 08:55:03 am
Sit at my laptop most times (extended display) whilst doing other things. End up streaming via wiziwig.tv. Some quality is not great, but "live" and watchable.

And there is the PSG equaliser ... ugly! Official time is 90 + 4' ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on October 31, 2013, 08:30:07 am
Less than half an hour in Bale has 2 for Madrid, 2nd was a free kick with a massive deflection though, not sure if he'll get credit for the goal, he's having a great game so far though.

Mean while at White Hart Lane, Spurs are drawing 1-1 with Hull going into the last few minutes.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on October 31, 2013, 08:32:20 am
Interesting, Madrid get a pen and instead of Bale taking it to get his hat trick, Ronaldo takes it..
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on October 31, 2013, 08:48:40 am
hey carlos you beat me to it again.  Just saw the madrid ht score and that Bale had 2, is it on skysports? might tune in if it is
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on October 31, 2013, 08:55:33 am
Sky Sports 2 mate, Madrid were 3-0 up and it's 3-2 at half time  :o 2nd half just about to start.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on October 31, 2013, 08:58:51 am
cool, ill put it on in a minute.  Nice, just checked and City are 2 up, last time i looked it was 0-0.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on October 31, 2013, 08:59:06 am
And Hull :o
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on October 31, 2013, 09:02:57 am
2-2 spurs now
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on October 31, 2013, 09:16:44 am
Bale with 2 goals and 2 assists now.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on October 31, 2013, 09:19:35 am
Dam its a goalfest, nice goal Rakitic
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on October 31, 2013, 09:32:41 am
Surprised Rakitic missed that pen, he's a cracking player.

Spurs win 8-7 on pens, Lamela sums up his time at Spurs so far by being the only Spurs player to miss one.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on November 01, 2013, 01:20:03 am
Also, Madrid got a FK in the 93rd minute and Bale didn't take it, and neither did Ronaldo... Ramos did ;D 
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on November 01, 2013, 09:25:25 am
Surprised Rakitic missed that pen, he's a cracking player.

Spurs win 8-7 on pens, Lamela sums up his time at Spurs so far by being the only Spurs player to miss one.

Was at the game mate.. a brilliant night.  Took the lad to his first game at the lane.  Great game to pick!

Video clip I took of the final penalty.. (love the U.S.A chanting for Friedel - remember hearing them do it for Howard in a shoot out)

http://youtu.be/rrOcg8KVOUQ
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on November 01, 2013, 09:27:36 am
Great stuff mate!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on November 01, 2013, 09:41:36 am
Nice Hop  ;D looking to get to a game myself soon, but living in Scotland makes it difficult financially and finding someone to go with is pretty difficult too.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on November 01, 2013, 09:48:31 am
The fact it went to ET, and pens was a right result.  Nearly an hour of extra free football!  And four goals to boot, and one of them a screamer from Siggy.

Lad was made up that Lamela was playing, but he had an absolute nightmare.  Kid is so short on confidence in my opinion.  Spent most of the night on his arse.  Think he must have forgotten his boots and played in astros...  ;D

He made hardly any runs for people.  Walker kept drfiting forward with the ball and Lamela kept looping back behind him and into the centre, rather than giving him a runner down the line.  Very worrying to watch.  Was expecting great things.  Mind you... Bale wasn't made in a day..  ;D

Go for the CO Cup next round at home to the Hammers mate... at least the tickets are cheaper. Was a sell out last night too.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on November 02, 2013, 10:16:17 am
The fact it went to ET, and pens was a right result.  Nearly an hour of extra free football!  And four goals to boot, and one of them a screamer from Siggy.

Lad was made up that Lamela was playing, but he had an absolute nightmare.  Kid is so short on confidence in my opinion.  Spent most of the night on his arse.  Think he must have forgotten his boots and played in astros...  ;D

He made hardly any runs for people.  Walker kept drfiting forward with the ball and Lamela kept looping back behind him and into the centre, rather than giving him a runner down the line.  Very worrying to watch.  Was expecting great things.  Mind you... Bale wasn't made in a day..  ;D

Go for the CO Cup next round at home to the Hammers mate... at least the tickets are cheaper. Was a sell out last night too.
You think Lamela's problem might be a mixture of homesickness + the lack of first team games?  I mean leaving a club that is currently flying high top of their league and by all accounts it sounds like it was a very hard decision for him to leave.  Or maybe is serie a just an appalling league that can make any player look like a world-beater, I mean look at Gervinho.  (Obviously Lamela is a much superior player.)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on November 02, 2013, 11:13:15 pm
Lamela just needs time to adapt, could take the whole season tho.  Altho, for the record, i dont think Roma were flying quite as high before he left ;)

Out of interest, does anyone else get tired of hearing references to the Torres 'getting back to his best' or 'looking more like the old Fernando Torres' constantly and especially when he has a good game.   I think his contribution has been fine for a while, without doubt there was that time when he was woefully out of form but by god the commentators and pundits dont half go on about it.

I think the worst of that form left him a while ago and has proved he is still a top player, so i say drop the constant references to the 'old Fernando Torres'.

In other news booked tickets for my first prem match this morning, me and my bro going to Man City v Swansea on 1st december.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on November 02, 2013, 11:23:19 pm
Lamela just needs time to adapt, could take the whole season tho.  Altho, for the record, i dont think Roma were flying quite as high before he left ;)

Out of interest, does anyone else get tired of hearing references to the Torres 'getting back to his best' or 'looking more like the old Fernando Torres' constantly and especially when he has a good game.   I think his contribution has been fine for a while, without doubt there was that time when he was woefully out of form but by god the commentators and pundits dont half go on about it.

I think the worst of that form left him a while ago and has proved he is still a top player, so i say drop the constant references to the 'old Fernando Torres'.

In other news booked tickets for my first prem match this morning, me and my bro going to Man City v Swansea on 1st december.
Hmmm adapting is a funny thing.  Obviously players need time to adjust to the pace of the league and undoubtedly normally have better 2nd/3rd seasons - look at Giroud.  Hopefully he doesn't become another Reyes, tons of potential but just never shows it over here.

And Torres is a 'good' player so will always have the occasional match where he performs well, but the old Torres was world class and I doubt we'll ever see that again.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on November 03, 2013, 12:57:19 am
Lamela just needs time to adapt, could take the whole season tho.  Altho, for the record, i dont think Roma were flying quite as high before he left ;)

Out of interest, does anyone else get tired of hearing references to the Torres 'getting back to his best' or 'looking more like the old Fernando Torres' constantly and especially when he has a good game.   I think his contribution has been fine for a while, without doubt there was that time when he was woefully out of form but by god the commentators and pundits dont half go on about it.

I think the worst of that form left him a while ago and has proved he is still a top player, so i say drop the constant references to the 'old Fernando Torres'.

In other news booked tickets for my first prem match this morning, me and my bro going to Man City v Swansea on 1st december.
Hmmm adapting is a funny thing.  Obviously players need time to adjust to the pace of the league and undoubtedly normally have better 2nd/3rd seasons - look at Giroud.  Hopefully he doesn't become another Reyes, tons of potential but just never shows it over here.

And Torres is a 'good' player so will always have the occasional match where he performs well, but the old Torres was world class and I doubt we'll ever see that again.

Yep Giroud def looks far more settled and better for it this year.   I for one never doubted he was a good player, could see signs last year.

You make a good point about Torres, sure he wont reach those dizzy heights now of former years, but then I dont think its fair to expect him too given the time that has now passed since.   I mean we must be talking 3 years now, thats a long time in the life of a footballer.  So while he may never hit the heights of his younger days, he can certainly adapt his game and continue to make a big contribution to the team.   I just think its time to drop all the comparisons to Liverpool Torres and out of form Chelsea Torres now, as far as im concerned he's come away from all that and remains a good and occasionally very good player.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on November 03, 2013, 02:40:24 am
Against City, Torres was sensational for large parts of the game. Both sides were well matched and the defences were the strongest parts of each team that day. Torres was still the best player on the pitch by a distance.
Agree with Eric, media need to shut up about the old and the new, it's passed.
Disagree with Lewis, at Liverpool Torres was the main man in (lets be honest) an average side, he was the guy up front that everything depended on. Chelsea are quite different. They concentrate on keeping the game tight and have a lot more contribution from midfield, fwds are required to be more team orientated, they also have more rotation in the squad. As such, Torres' contribution is always going to be less central to their success and he's obviously had a hard time adapting to that. However, if he can now push on, add a bit more consistency and produce more performances like that City one, then I can see him being even better at Chelsea, tho that might be in a way that doesn't bring as many goals or headlines.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on November 03, 2013, 05:51:36 am
So insightful Cuz :)

Cracking goal by Ramsay there, think Arsenal have rubberstamped their title credentials here.   Good to see City laying down a marker of sorts today and with Chelsea losing that was a bonus.  Was hoping for a draw in this one but cant have it all eh.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on November 03, 2013, 06:14:05 am
I forgot how different it was to watch a game when you put money on it  :P

Vitesse is better in every department but they haven't finished their changes, really cursing at them because I have a 20 euro 2 way bet on them not losing for 56 euro profit. you'll see Ajax score their first change...25 minutes still to play
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on November 03, 2013, 06:33:48 am
YEAH, Ajax got the first change of the game and brilliantly saved by the vitesse goalie and right from that on the otherside goal for Vitesse  ;D injury time to play
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on November 03, 2013, 06:34:05 am
Dam Beuk, just seen the Vitesse score, good shout on that bet, wish i had stuck some money on it, how much did you put on it?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on November 03, 2013, 06:34:27 am
sorry cancel my last question, thats what happens when i half read posts
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on November 03, 2013, 06:37:53 am
56 euro profit, just wasn't certain for a victory so did the 2 way bet for 3.8 instead of 3 way for 5.

Ajax hit the post in injury time :P
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on November 03, 2013, 06:39:19 am
Nice tho, lost the bpl bet this afternoon, had utd and city on a victory and Chelsea on not losing...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on November 03, 2013, 06:39:46 am
56 euro profit, just wasn't certain for a victory so did the 2 way bet for 3.8 instead of 3 way for 5.

Ajax hit the post in injury time :P

haha there is always some late drama, nice bit of profit there anyway.

I lost my wallet with £75 in it today :( so stuck £60 on Real Madrid -1 at 4/5 with the potential to recoup £48 of my losses with the wallet and happy to say they are 2-0 up in 1st half.  might have changed now not checked in last 5 or so mins.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on November 03, 2013, 06:44:25 am
Have another bet going, not a big one just enough to recover the more risky bets, 5 euro's on Twente, Az and Psv winning, first two are in the lead, third one is about to kickoff
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on November 03, 2013, 06:59:02 am
Morning all ...

Catching up with results. Wow on the City result - impressive stuff with all different scorers too. Surprised at Utd's win - didn't think that would happen.

Torres - yeah - whatever. Agreed that it's old hat now.

Think I'll start a thread about random funny stuff ... after I see this one from a while back. Love Zidane's look after it:
(http://24.media.tumblr.com/10ab99622d3b6309daec75a4626e8202/tumblr_mvgehtyYMZ1qddnsso1_250.gif)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on November 03, 2013, 07:10:42 am
Not looking good for the safe bet :D

Twente just gave up a 2-0 lead at home, Psv was in the lead but should be happy it's only 1-1 and they still have all 11 players on the pitch
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on November 03, 2013, 07:34:16 am
Hmmm ... Eric. Real Madrid 3 up & concede 2 penalties in 2 min
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on November 03, 2013, 08:00:19 am
Hmmm ... Eric. Real Madrid 3 up & concede 2 penalties in 2 min

cant believe it, what a disaster!!!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on November 03, 2013, 08:01:40 am
Ended 3-2. What does that mean for your bet? Not across the terminology.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on November 03, 2013, 08:05:45 am
means i lost :( would have won if madrid had got a late 4th, idiots!!!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on November 03, 2013, 08:14:26 am
Ah ok ... so -1 means by more than 1 goal.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on November 03, 2013, 08:45:10 am
@Kiwi, do you know Ryan Thomas? 18 year old from Auckland, had a great debut in the Eredivisie with Zwolle against Psv, really good winger
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on November 03, 2013, 09:36:18 am
No mate - not heard about him. Football gets such a minimum amount of exposure here! Rugby is "the religion" here - all about the All Blacks.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on November 03, 2013, 11:49:26 pm
Can't believe MOTD sometimes, the level of punditry really is poor.  Last week we had Hansen going back to 2009 to try and prove our defence was dodgy and now after beating second place comfortably and going 5 points clear we still can't win the league.  And instead of proving we can beat a top side we now have to beat one of the top 3 sides (City, Utd, Chelsea), what happens if we win at OT next week... Utd are on the decline so we have to beat one of the top 2?? Well even if we lose to Chelsea and City, Chelsea would only be 1 point ahead of us and City would be level on points.  Something tells me the pubdits are so desperate for us not to win it that they are finding every possible reason we might not.  Not to mention we've gone on this run without wingers and with more than 5 first team players out.

Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on November 03, 2013, 11:55:57 pm
Spurs win today and we go 2nd, seen loads of reporters/pundits saying Spurs look strong apart from up front, I'm sorry but Soldado is a proven goalscorer as is Defoe and Adebayor can't even get on the bench when, on his day (not often mind you) he is a BPL quality striker.

Just because we aren't scoring 3/4 goals every game doesn't mean our strikers are awful. Tbh i'd rather see us grinding out 1-0 wins than not because last season those were the games we were drawing and dropping points.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on November 04, 2013, 02:10:59 am
wtf is Lloris doing?!?!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on November 04, 2013, 02:32:04 am
What an appalling game of football
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on November 04, 2013, 03:52:33 am
wtf is Lloris doing?!?!

I'm pretty sure he's allowed some time to consider whether he can play on or not after being clattered in the head by Lukaku's knee :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on November 04, 2013, 04:22:34 am
Spurs should of forced Lloris to come off imo, he was knocked out and could you imagine if he'd collapsed or something on the pitch
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on November 04, 2013, 04:30:14 am
Ironically I had a lecture in uni on Friday where a physio that used to work for Scotland came in. Spoke a bit about concussion and that after someone is knocked out they should ALWAYS come off the park and be taken care of until they're either back at their own home or asleep.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on November 04, 2013, 06:30:25 am
Just looking at the la liga table, At Madrid are in incredible form at the moment, 11 wins out of 12, 1 pt off Barca and 5 ahead of Real, what a job Simeone is doing there, and this is after selling Falcao as well, hats off to them.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on November 04, 2013, 07:41:17 pm
Cannot believe Lloris did not get taken off.

After a blow to the head like that, there could be all sorts of post injury complications, such internal bleeding etc etc...

Shocking decision to let HIM decide to carry on.

There needs to be a rule.  Can't believe there isn't one...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on November 04, 2013, 11:18:16 pm
Cannot believe Lloris did not get taken off.

After a blow to the head like that, there could be all sorts of post injury complications, such internal beleeding etc etc...

Shocking decision to let HIM decide to carry on.

There needs to be a rule.  Can't believe there isn't one...

haha yes was going to come back to this one today.

Injury aside, my initial comment was in reference to the carry on surrounding his substitution, the fact that 9 mins injury time was added on at the end is testament to this.   If your numbers up Lloris, quite pissing about and get off the god dam pitch, dont undermine your manager and disrupt the flow of the game thru some foolish act of bravery or not wanting to relinquish his spot.   Show some respect for Friedel's ability to come in and do a job for 15 mins and get off the feckin pitch. 

I have to say i find the Brain Charity criticising Spurs to be a bit bloody ridiculous.  What is with football that everyone wants to stick their oar in.   There's enough expertise on the spurs bench and within football to know this without them piping up.  I think some people just see anything football related as free publicity.   Take that guy fighting against racism in football, the absolute tool who is always on talksport and takes offence where noone else would, he's another example of this.  just googled his name Peter Herbert, head of Society of Black Lawyers.

#Rantover.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on November 04, 2013, 11:30:52 pm
Sorry Eric mate, I can't agree.

To use football in this way, as free publicity for an important message is good.

In this case, they are using it to convey the message that having suffered a head injury, severe enough to cause loss of consciousness, the individual should seek immediate medical consultation.  This is a good message to reinforce and could save someone's life.

I have no problem with using high profile sport as a vehicle to promote such messages.

Other messages perhaps... not so much.  ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on November 04, 2013, 11:34:00 pm
Lol ah tbh i didnt think you would.   I hear your point but i aint got no time for freeloaders  :P
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on November 04, 2013, 11:40:01 pm
Surely the bigger point here is the fact AVB went against his medical staff and potentially put Lloris in a lot of danger, not to mention the fact he can't have been at his peak performance wise. 

As for the charities using football to promote themselves, personally I don't see a problem in the saying 'Here's a footballer with a head injury and the management have made the wrong decision, if this happens to you then don't be stupid and get yourself to hospital'.  I don't like them having a go at the Spurs management, AVB's decision was wrong and I think he should be fined for endangering Lloris (I think there's a rule in place for it) but we don't need some goody two shoes sticking his nose in.

Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on November 04, 2013, 11:42:13 pm
Lol ah tbh i didnt think you would.   I hear your point but i aint got no time for freeloaders  :P

 :D classic..
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on November 04, 2013, 11:48:21 pm
Surely the bigger point here is the fact AVB went against his medical staff and potentially put Lloris in a lot of danger, not to mention the fact he can't have been at his peak performance wise. 

As for the charities using football to promote themselves, personally I don't see a problem in the saying 'Here's a footballer with a head injury and the management have made the wrong decision, if this happens to you then don't be stupid and get yourself to hospital'.  I don't like them having a go at the Spurs management, AVB's decision was wrong and I think he should be fined for endangering Lloris (I think there's a rule in place for it) but we don't need some goody two shoes sticking his nose in.

Agree.  AVB was wrong - but a rule would, and should, take the responsibility away from the manager.

AVB said "The call always belongs to me. Brad was ready to come in but the person Hugo is, there were enough signs for him to continue."

This is wrong.  The call should not belong to AVB.  It should not belong to anybody, LEAST OF ALL Lloris himself.  He is the last person to be making that judgement call.

Nobody should make a judgement call, as there is nobody at the game who can suitably assess the player's condition.

Don't think there is a rule... only FIFA guidelines.

The rule should say - lose consciousness, go straight to hospital, do not pass Go, do not collect £200.

Now.. if the player doesn't lose consciousness, that is a whole other ball game... we're then into - what constitutes a major blow to the head?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on November 04, 2013, 11:51:54 pm
Yep, if a player loses consciousness that;s the end of his game.  As for a major blow on the head, I think normally players can continue... isn't there the old saying about if there's a visible bump then it's good because it means there's no bump on the inside or something like that. 

http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?imgurl=http://metrouk2.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/article-1301908453622-0b744d8c00000578-803050_466x310.jpg&imgrefurl=http://metro.co.uk/2011/04/04/samir-nasri-head-injury-pictures-show-nasty-bump-in-arsenal-v-blackburn-ouch-648346/&h=310&w=466&sz=34&tbnid=kOZ0zb6nruX1aM:&tbnh=90&tbnw=135&zoom=1&usg=__5yeGZlyFjXlHEPt0g6WVU6RCCFs=&docid=f31ZxFepwWqxeM&sa=X&ei=UZh3UovREoW40QXVmYDACg&ved=0CDQQ9QEwAQ

Nasri continued after that.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on November 05, 2013, 12:39:32 am
Nasri's different tho, he was born a warrior :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on November 05, 2013, 12:49:15 am
Nasri's different tho, he was born a warrior :D

 :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on November 05, 2013, 02:09:53 am
Have to say Pellegrini is handling the Hart situation impeccably.   Its never gonna be an easy one since the media will never let it go? but he's doing it all perfectly so far.  Refusing to criticise Hart publicly in heat of moment after Chelsea match, then rightly dropping him for the Norwich game, and now the media clamour to find out when Hart's coming back.  Pellegrini has confirmed he will stay out for longer as he has played every game in last 2.5 years.   To reinstate him after 1 game would just mean dropping him was nothing but a token gesture.   Good to see Pellegrini doing things right.

Thought it was interesting City are 2/1 favs for title.  Kinda touching on what Lewis was saying the other day, I think Arsenal with a 5 point lead should at very least be joint favs and if anything favs ahead of City.   
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on November 05, 2013, 02:18:20 am
Similar to the Szczesny situation last year but not as high profile.  Wenger dropped him for the Bayern away match and Fabianski kept a clean sheet and we won 2-0 and then went on a 4/5 game run where we barely conceded and won all (I think) of the games.  Szczesny only got back into the side after an 'injury' to Fabianksi. 
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on November 05, 2013, 02:18:43 am
But no I agree that Pellegrini has/is handling it well
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on November 05, 2013, 02:20:04 am
I think Arsenal with a 5 point lead should at very least be joint favs and if anything favs ahead of City.

Nah... "they're sh!t, and they know they are..."  ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on November 05, 2013, 02:21:29 am
I think Arsenal with a 5 point lead should at very least be joint favs and if anything favs ahead of City.

Nah... "they're sh!t, and they know they are..."  ;D

Dont underestimate the power of their 12th man ;)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on November 05, 2013, 02:26:36 am
I think Arsenal with a 5 point lead should at very least be joint favs and if anything favs ahead of City.

Nah... "they're sh!t, and they know they are..."  ;D
At least we didn't buy a penalty taker for £26m ;D ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on November 05, 2013, 02:28:28 am
I think Arsenal with a 5 point lead should at very least be joint favs and if anything favs ahead of City.

Nah... "they're sh!t, and they know they are..."  ;D
At least we didn't buy a penalty taker for £26m ;D ;D

Oooooooooooh i like it.  Advantage Lewis :P
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on November 05, 2013, 02:29:44 am
Negredo on the other hand is a human battering ram, and not only that, can play a bit too :)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on November 05, 2013, 03:24:18 am
I think Arsenal with a 5 point lead should at very least be joint favs and if anything favs ahead of City.

Nah... "they're sh!t, and they know they are..."  ;D
At least we didn't buy a penalty taker for £26m ;D ;D
Funny thing is... it's not like we missed having a decent penalty taker last season.. didn't get awarded a single pen all season.
Then went and spent 26m on a pen taker just in case we got any this season.

He is good at them though  ;D

Annoyingly, spent 26m on a penalty taker only for him to miss the penalty shoot out last week!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on November 05, 2013, 03:28:50 am
I think Arsenal with a 5 point lead should at very least be joint favs and if anything favs ahead of City.

Nah... "they're sh!t, and they know they are..."  ;D
At least we didn't buy a penalty taker for £26m ;D ;D
Funny thing is... it's not like we missed having a decent penalty taker last season.. didn't get awarded a single pen all season.
Then went and spent 26m on a pen taker just in case we got any this season.

He is good at them though  ;D

Annoyingly, spent 26m on a penalty taker only for him to miss the penalty shoot out last week!

Its not like they would have let him take all of them tho :P

:D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on November 05, 2013, 03:32:51 am

Its not like they would have let him take all of them tho :P

:D

Thought that after I wrote it!  :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on November 05, 2013, 03:38:04 am
Why is this page so flaming wide!?
It's unacceptable.
Someone needs to be fined for this, there has to be a rule in place.

Edit. Why was that page....
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on November 05, 2013, 03:46:09 am

Its not like they would have let him take all of them tho :P

:D

Thought that after I wrote it!  :D

Would've been a nice gesture tho :)

Score 8/8 pens to send Spurs thru and they would be hailing him a genius and as having paid off a large chunk of his transfer fee :P
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on November 05, 2013, 03:48:18 am
I agree Cuz, had me momentarily bamboozled
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on November 05, 2013, 03:55:13 am
Why is this page so flaming wide!?
It's unacceptable.
Someone needs to be fined for this, there has to be a rule in place.

Edit. Why was that page....

Seems alright to me...

Maybe you have a narrow field of vision?  ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on November 05, 2013, 03:56:53 am
...and as having paid off a large chunk of his transfer fee :P

By securing safe passage to the qtr final of the Capital One Cup? 

I think not.  He was £26m not £26.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on November 05, 2013, 04:19:04 am
Why is this page so flaming wide!?
It's unacceptable.
Someone needs to be fined for this, there has to be a rule in place.

Edit. Why was that page....

Seems alright to me...

Maybe you have a narrow field of vision?  ;D

I think he's suffering from a head knock, remove him from the forum immediately!!!!  look even Kiwi's gesturing on the sidelines for him to come off.....
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on November 05, 2013, 09:48:47 am
http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/former-rangers-star-fernando-ricksen-2658197

Not sure if you guys have seen this already, horrible news though, hope he can make a good recovery. Was a complete warrior for Rangers and gave his all every single game.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on November 06, 2013, 08:10:19 am
Made 20 euro within a minute of betting, had juve on a win but as that wasn't looking good I looked at the live bets, saw the option 4th goal to be scored by LLorente with an header an put a buck on it ;D

Screw the end result, I already made profit
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on November 06, 2013, 08:39:33 am
Negredo with a hat-trick for City, cracking player.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on November 06, 2013, 08:50:38 am
D'oh ... forgot about CL footie ... ::)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on November 06, 2013, 08:52:04 am
Sheesh ... RvP missed a penalty, Fellaini sent off & Utd give up more points to a team that's lost all 3. Oh well, it's away so SOME might say it's ok.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on November 06, 2013, 09:00:09 am
Um ... guess you didn't see Negredo's FIFA goals Eric ... :P
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on November 06, 2013, 09:04:30 am
Um ... guess you didn't see Negredo's FIFA goals Eric ... :P

haha actually i didnt (saw the first one) but there's no denying he's class ;)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on November 06, 2013, 09:10:46 am
I saw Ashley Young's dive tho :o and Chicarito's miss :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on November 06, 2013, 09:19:21 am
I do like him - seems to be quality on the ball. Even in the highlights you can see he makes good runs.

Young ... just shoot him. Don't need that. RvP should've booted it miles over ... in protest at crap like that. Chicarito :D ... "D'oh ... don't hold that LB"!!! Classic miss.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on November 06, 2013, 09:25:49 am
Lol.  Just seen the Madrid-Juve highlights, looked a good game, good goal by Bale.  Showed the table afterwards, what the hell Juve!? 3 draws and a defeat from 4 matches, sitting bottom :o  luckily they are home to Copenhagen next but away to Gala in the last game.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on November 06, 2013, 09:35:12 am
Dam Doumbia actually looks a good player from City highlights.  Lol do see what you mean about Negredo's goals Kiwi.   City were on fire by looks of things, hope thats them clicking into gear finally.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on November 06, 2013, 09:52:28 am
Yeah - agree on both points. Aguero's first touch on his goal was quality, even though the slight deflection on the shot - great goal.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on November 06, 2013, 09:55:13 am
yeah great goal by Aguero, he's playing what i expected from him this season, altho he was good last couple seasons there was just something not quite there, seems that extra bit more effective this season and he's in great form, scoring consistently.   Hope he's playing when i go down to watch City in December.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on November 06, 2013, 06:58:43 pm
Juve has in all in their own hands, although a last gama against Gala will be difficult. Pirlo was amazing and RM was just playing really defensive. 4 line defense with Alonso and Kedhira sitting in front of them, so basicly 6 defenders.....hoped more for Juve. This year I am starting to dislike RM more and more.

Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on November 06, 2013, 08:45:15 pm
Might be in their own hands but i dont think sitting bottom after 4 games was part of the game plan.  If i was to bet on it I'd bet that they will scrape through but bit close for comfort plus anything can happen in next 2 games.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on November 06, 2013, 09:11:17 pm
I think Conte planned this Eric,  ;D He likes it tight....

it is football and anything can happen.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on November 06, 2013, 09:23:27 pm
I think Conte planned this Eric,  ;D He likes it tight....

it is football and anything can happen.

haha, i wasnt aware of his preferences :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on November 06, 2013, 09:27:52 pm
Interesting ... Ray Wilkins blasts 'pathetic' Ashley Young.

But David Moyes "All I know is he got a penalty kick from a decision; I don't know about his reputation, but the referee is there and he gave it."

For Moyes to say that about his reputation, is pathetic itself. Pretty poor & (my) respect for him (Moyes) is even lower now.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on November 06, 2013, 09:30:52 pm
Interesting ... Ray Wilkins blasts 'pathetic' Ashley Young.

But David Moyes "All I know is he got a penalty kick from a decision; I don't know about his reputation, but the referee is there and he gave it."

For Moyes to say that about his reputation, is pathetic itself. Pretty poor & (my) respect for him (Moyes) is even lower now.

you and Moyes seem to have an uneasy relationship Kiwi :p

I suppose its obv the managers nature to try not to criticise his player.   Some just do it a bit more naturally than others.

Listening to talksport right now and they are slaughtering Young for it, Dietmar Hamman in particular sticking the boot in.   Talking about the pen he won against Palace as well, saying he made contact for that one and that last night he only got pen cos ref didnt know his reputation.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on November 06, 2013, 09:34:25 pm
Hamman said 'Young is worse than Suarez has ever been.  Man Utd shouldnt have to dive to win football matches' 
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on November 06, 2013, 09:41:30 pm
Too true that comment about diving to win matches. What would Young do if this had to happen to him ... ???
(http://i.imgur.com/a2dksUL.png)

Scarred for life, never to walk again ???
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on November 06, 2013, 10:51:01 pm
Poor gascoigne, they really had it in for him :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_WWLNCO-6g#t=207

Qualifier for WC'94, the Dutch get crushed by England with an outstanding Gascoigne doing the damage, Wouters takes care of him and the Dutch qualify  ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on November 06, 2013, 10:59:28 pm
is this about tackles now?

what about this?

(http://i42.tinypic.com/xn9n9h.jpg)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on November 06, 2013, 11:00:45 pm
(http://i44.tinypic.com/e00u4m.jpg)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on November 07, 2013, 08:25:56 am
He he ... some real "man" tackles there!

Lewis must be happy ... the Arsenal away support doing so well ... ;)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on November 07, 2013, 08:27:54 am
An unheard of sub in UT terms ... Schrieber on for Reus.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on November 07, 2013, 08:33:54 am
An unheard of sub in UT terms ... Schrieber on for Reus.

Thought exactly the same!
Only bit of the match I saw too  :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on November 07, 2013, 08:36:58 am
Bad day for Dortmund!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on November 07, 2013, 08:39:23 am
Great result for Arsenal, all i'll say is, fair play.  :P
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on November 07, 2013, 08:57:58 am
Great result for Arsenal, all i'll say is, fair play.  :P
All I'll say is 'bummer'.

It's the away support though... makes so much difference. 

So much.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on November 07, 2013, 10:48:24 am
Lol loving the Arsenal away support chat, heard them mention them on the tv earlier and i thought it was time they received more widespread recognition, but then everyone says how good they are anyway :D

CL action, watched the arsenal game, good game and great result for Arsenal.  Still think Dortmund will beat Napoli at home to edge through.

Inler's volley was a beauty.  The mistake for Etoo's goal was a shocker by the keeper.  think thats about the sum of my CL assessment for tonights games.  Oh wait one more, At Madrid looked class again even if not against the strongest opposition.  Still trying to suss out just how good Diego Costa is, saw he missed his penalty and looked raging, then scored not long after and could how pleased he was to score, just shows you that goalscorers instinct desperate to get on the scoresheet even when its not that important.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on November 07, 2013, 07:22:28 pm
Hey Beuk, what this youngster like?

Manchester City are considering a bid for FC Groningen's Richairo Zivkovic, 17, who has been dubbed the "new Arjen Robben".

Do you think he could make the grade at City? :D  snap him up already i say.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on November 07, 2013, 08:27:11 pm
Too early, I'm not sure about him yet.

Physical he is great for a 17 year old, strong, fast, alway in the right spot, confident in front of goal but he has to learn he is in a team, he didn't pass the ball for an easy goal but took the shot himself and it eventually cost us two points last sunday. his technique does look a bit like Suarez (we scouted him from Uruguay) and Robben, they don't have real skillmoves but somehow always skip past the defenders. give him two years to be the main player for our team, then two years at a topteam in Holland (he likes Ajax) to be the best player in the league and if he does that he can look at better leagues, but he is no use for city right now and won't be for the next couple of years.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on November 07, 2013, 09:35:45 pm
Too happy right now ;D  Win at Old Trafford would just top this already amazing week
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on November 07, 2013, 10:42:56 pm
Too happy right now ;D  Win at Old Trafford would just top this already amazing week

With all due respect I hope you lose :)

great win last night tho.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on November 07, 2013, 10:46:24 pm
Too early, I'm not sure about him yet.

Physical he is great for a 17 year old, strong, fast, alway in the right spot, confident in front of goal but he has to learn he is in a team, he didn't pass the ball for an easy goal but took the shot himself and it eventually cost us two points last sunday. his technique does look a bit like Suarez (we scouted him from Uruguay) and Robben, they don't have real skillmoves but somehow always skip past the defenders. give him two years to be the main player for our team, then two years at a topteam in Holland (he likes Ajax) to be the best player in the league and if he does that he can look at better leagues, but he is no use for city right now and won't be for the next couple of years.

Ah ok cheers Beuk, greedy wingers eh, not exactly a new thing in football.  Have a lot of respect for players at any level who take the unselfish option.   Who knows it could just be paper talk.

Was just racking my brains there to think of who the other city youngster was playing in holland.  Is Karim Rekik still there? was he not making a good impression.  also made me wonder where Guidetti is this season, injured or on loan in UK, got a feeling he's on loan somewhere.  Gonna go check that now.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on November 07, 2013, 11:00:39 pm
Guidetti is still at your club, Rekik is doing great, was injured tho last month but he made a great impression until then.

Zivkovic is a real striker, they only compare him with robben because both are from our youth system
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on November 07, 2013, 11:01:15 pm
Too happy right now ;D  Win at Old Trafford would just top this already amazing week

With all due respect I hope you lose :)

great win last night tho.
Gary Neville ‏@GNev2 28m
Can't wait for United v Arsenal Sunday! Arsenal in good form / top of the league/  confident! Is Reyes Playing? Could be one of those days!

Well if Neville is right then I'm suddenly not looking forward to the game.  Back in 03/04 and into 04/05 Arsenal were a class above Utd and Utd resorted to kicking them off the park, namely the game that ended our unbeaten run.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on November 07, 2013, 11:05:39 pm
Too happy right now ;D  Win at Old Trafford would just top this already amazing week

With all due respect I hope you lose :)

great win last night tho.
Gary Neville ‏@GNev2 28m
Can't wait for United v Arsenal Sunday! Arsenal in good form / top of the league/  confident! Is Reyes Playing? Could be one of those days!

Well if Neville is right then I'm suddenly not looking forward to the game.  Back in 03/04 and into 04/05 Arsenal were a class above Utd and Utd resorted to kicking them off the park, namely the game that ended our unbeaten run.

what do you mean if he is right?  pretty sure Reyes isnt playing lol.  But Utd will look to bully you, Arsenal pass the ball better but Utd have the physical strength, it will take a performance of power, pace and guile from Utd to come out on top.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on November 07, 2013, 11:11:46 pm
Too happy right now ;D  Win at Old Trafford would just top this already amazing week

With all due respect I hope you lose :)

great win last night tho.
Gary Neville ‏@GNev2 28m
Can't wait for United v Arsenal Sunday! Arsenal in good form / top of the league/  confident! Is Reyes Playing? Could be one of those days!

Well if Neville is right then I'm suddenly not looking forward to the game.  Back in 03/04 and into 04/05 Arsenal were a class above Utd and Utd resorted to kicking them off the park, namely the game that ended our unbeaten run.

what do you mean if he is right?  pretty sure Reyes isnt playing lol.  But Utd will look to bully you, Arsenal pass the ball better but Utd have the physical strength, it will take a performance of power, pace and guile from Utd to come out on top.
Don't know if you've seen the video of the 04/05 game at Old Trafford.  Basically Utd fouled, kicked Arsenal (especially Reyes) and amazingly the ref did nothing about it.  And yeah they will look to bully us, hopefully Flamini is back and can give it back.  Anyway with the likes of Mertesacker, Sagna, Giroud, Flamini, Koscienly I think we're a lot harder to bully nowadays. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mM747L9Wf8M

The video of the 04/05 game if you fancy a look.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on November 07, 2013, 11:20:59 pm
Mate im 'working'  ;)  so cant watch that but sure ive seen it anyway.  Utd/Arsenal games always tend to go that way over the last decade, its not a new thing.   


Someone needs to tell Neville that Reyes doesnt even play for Arsenal anymore  ::)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on November 08, 2013, 03:12:28 am
Here's something that made me raise an eyebrow last night when Wenger did his post-match interview and its been mentioned on talksport too.

What the hell is Wenger talking about calling Arsenal 'technically superior' to Dortmund.   Just a reminder that he's an ungracious winner and loser.  Sorry i like him but its true.

How the heck can he think Arsenal are technically superior to a team that got to the final last year? and as Adrian Durham rightly said, Dortmund came to Emirates won and looked good.  Arsenal on the other hand won but put in a backs to the wall performance of sorts.  So again, how are Arsenal technically superior?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on November 08, 2013, 03:21:58 am
I only saw the highlights but Dortmund looked very much superior in those and it looked like Arsenal stole the victory
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on November 08, 2013, 03:29:22 am
Mate im 'working'  ;)  so cant watch that but sure ive seen it anyway.  Utd/Arsenal games always tend to go that way over the last decade, its not a new thing.   


Someone needs to tell Neville that Reyes doesnt even play for Arsenal anymore  ::)

Looked like a lot of 'falling over' going on, to me...
Thought ref had a decent game tbf, bought none of it.

Seem to remember thinking that at the time  ;D

Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on November 08, 2013, 03:32:30 am
Here's something that made me raise an eyebrow last night when Wenger did his post-match interview and its been mentioned on talksport too.

What the hell is Wenger talking about calling Arsenal 'technically superior' to Dortmund.   Just a reminder that he's an ungracious winner and loser.  Sorry i like him but its true.

How the heck can he think Arsenal are technically superior to a team that got to the final last year? and as Adrian Durham rightly said, Dortmund came to Emirates won and looked good.  Arsenal on the other hand won but put in a backs to the wall performance of sorts.  So again, how are Arsenal technically superior?

Am saying nothing.

Nothing.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on November 08, 2013, 03:59:42 am
Hmm well the only thing I would say is that maybe Wenger meant we showed technical superiority in the 2nd half??
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on November 08, 2013, 06:01:57 am
Hmm well the only thing I would say is that maybe Wenger meant we showed technical superiority in the 2nd half??

Hmm not quite....

"We knew at half-time it was a question of keeping our team focus without making a mistake and letting our technical superiority come in at some stage of the game"

"They tired a little as well and we knew that it was a case of keeping the team focus and let out our technical superiority come through at some point in the game"

First one from sky, 2nd from espn.  The sky quote im pretty sure is what i heard last night.   So do we agree, not really misquoted/misinterpreted?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on November 08, 2013, 06:57:51 am
 ;D

Wenger is a little blind to his own team I think. Don't want to disrespect his expertise and the great work he's done at the club but there's always been plenty of examples of how his vision of them is a little clouded by his idea of them. I dare say that's true of every manager but Wenger is more idealist than most.

Going back in time.........

It's true that during Arsenals unbeaten run they were 'technically superior' to Utd. Utd tho, they were more adaptable and had more desire and competitiveness. There was very little between the teams.
Arsenal at that time did have a lot of lightweight players, both mentally and physically, and several were er... expert simulators. It was really childs play to unsettle them and was an easy tactic to employ but you don't beat a team with such talent by just roughing them up. I won't deny that Utd set out to intimidate Arsenal at that time but it should not have been as easy to achieve as it was. Arsenal grew frustrated by it and instead of competing, played more and more to the referee.
It always annoyed me then that Arsenal only had to show up to win. Every other team in the league rolled over for them, bewildered by the passing and control, English football was still relatively new to that side of things, lol. I never felt that they'd earned the right to be compared to the great sides as it was clear even before the Utd game that they only had one tactic and half their players would've been broken in half 10 years before.
Was absolutely made up when Utd finally proved that.
It's taken Wenger this long to repair the damage and we'll only know if he's managed it in a few months time. Personally think that's powerful evidence that his idealism is as harmful as it is beneficial.

For the upcoming game, I don't think Utd have what it takes to repeat the trick. Arsenal are a lot more flexible than they were then and Utd a lot less confident and competitive. Would not be at all surprised at an Arsenal win, almost expect it, but my bet is a cagey draw. Utd can cause a lot of trouble on the counter and Rooney is in great form, so we could still nick it. Hard to call.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on November 08, 2013, 07:30:54 am
Hmm well the only thing I would say is that maybe Wenger meant we showed technical superiority in the 2nd half??

Hmm not quite....

"We knew at half-time it was a question of keeping our team focus without making a mistake and letting our technical superiority come in at some stage of the game"

"They tired a little as well and we knew that it was a case of keeping the team focus and let out our technical superiority come through at some point in the game"

First one from sky, 2nd from espn.  The sky quote im pretty sure is what i heard last night.   So do we agree, not really misquoted/misinterpreted?
Yeah doesn't sound misquoted ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on November 08, 2013, 07:37:54 am
Great to see Capoue back in the Spurs line up, was arguably our most impressive signing before getting injured against Arsenal.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on November 08, 2013, 10:52:50 am
Yes, but his return will just give AVB more selection headaches...

I think his biggest problem is that he doesn't know his best side...

If he was more restricted, I think the team would gel quicker.

Not a fan of rotation me.  Not a fan at all.

First XI man through and through  ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on November 08, 2013, 09:01:44 pm
Read that Moyes is now "considering Young's future" at the club as he "has to warn him for a 2nd time" re: diving.

Um ... so he defends him after the game & now he's going to warn him after the "outcry" from other parties ??? Ok then ... things are going well at Utd ... ::)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on November 08, 2013, 11:02:00 pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zvwcG1bfBI&feature=youtu.be

 ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on November 08, 2013, 11:07:15 pm
That is very good.   :D

Very funny.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on November 09, 2013, 09:22:09 pm
From SkySports ... "Moyes: I almost signed Ramsey - Manchester United boss David Moyes has revealed that he almost signed Aaron Ramsey five years ago."

Really? Who gives a $h!t. That was 5 years ago & you were at Everton with the Utd job all but a twinkle in your eye. Surprised that a reporter even put this together as "news-worthy"!

Maybe start concentrating on improving the squad ... and I'm not just talking about new signings ::)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on November 09, 2013, 11:05:16 pm
Dam screw you BT you money grabbing swines.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/24879138

Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on November 09, 2013, 11:40:23 pm
4th place just became a much bigger trophy
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on November 10, 2013, 12:01:44 am
4th place just became a much bigger trophy

How many more times...? Fourth is not a trophy!

..Unless you're Arsene.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on November 10, 2013, 01:17:29 am
4th place just became a much bigger trophy

How many more times...? Fourth is not a trophy!

..Unless you're Arsene.
Tongue in cheek of course, but that deal must mean 30-40m per season just in TV rights, add in the prize money etc. and the difference between 4th and 5th is massive money wise.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on November 10, 2013, 10:03:27 am
Damn ... more hat-tricks for CR7 & Ibra.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on November 10, 2013, 12:36:51 pm
Mourinho is the definitive ****.

That is all.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on November 11, 2013, 05:27:16 am
Morning. Great, Monday morning ...

Thought I would've seen some comments here. Checked results and see why. Bad weekend for most, except Cuz, Pac and I?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on November 11, 2013, 05:39:25 am
Surprised at the lack of action in here today, given Sky Sports fantastalogical, extravaganzic smorgasbord of live football. In HD.

Saw some of Spurs, don't know the result but obviously registered wry amusement as they were losing.

Saw the last half hour of Sunderland. They're looking good. Utd old boy Wes Brown playing like a true champion against some washed up collection of footballing nobodies. Easy day for him.

Then watched the orgiastic conclusion to the days festival of nearly unwatchably awesome ballplay.
Sort of predictable from Arsenal, looking the better team but vulnerable to set pieces, a little hesitant to really go for goal and ruing the bounce of the ball. Untypically from them, echoing what I said the other day about them being more flexible these days, their best chances came from balls whipped into the box. I think I saw them hit more crosses today than I did in 5 years, at the turn of the millennium.
Great result for Utd but backs to the wall stuff. Obviously nice to see them grind out a clean sheet against a top team, been well beyond them for most of the season. Obviously giving the ball away with every 3rd touch in the 2nd half wasn't brilliant but I'm starting to think that's a tactical thing, they've really shown some consistency with it.

Ah, hey Kiwi. Ditto.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on November 11, 2013, 05:49:18 am
(http://gyazo.com/de65f1d45a43b5fa1ae1d093181d5d34.png)

Obviously Newcastle won 1-0, and people say Fifa isn't realistic when this happens  :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on November 11, 2013, 06:32:51 am
Spurs clearly need to play the ball over the top a bit more rather than poncing around in midfield.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on November 11, 2013, 08:59:35 am
From http://www.espn.co.uk/football/sport/story/256291.html (http://www.espn.co.uk/football/sport/story/256291.html)

Italian side force referee to abandon game
An Italian football match was abandoned just twenty minutes in after one side deliberately reduced themselves to six men.
The local derby between Lega Pro sides Salernitana and Nocerina had already started 40 minutes late because the Nocerina players refused to get off their team bus after arriving at the stadium, having reportedly been threatened by their own fans.
Nocerina agreed to play after negotiations with Lega Pro representatives at the stadium, but then made three substitutions after two minutes. Over the next 17 minutes a further five players limped off 'injured'.
Nocerina also saw a player sent off along with one of Salernitana following a scuffle. That left Nocerina with just six players on the pitch, forcing the referee to abandon the game.
It is reported that Nocerina fans threatened their players because they wanted to stop the game going ahead, having been banned from attending.
"This is a terrible page in the history of football," said Salernitana coach Carlo Perrone.
"We need to ask ourselves how this could've happened. I am a man of sport and right now feel terribly disappointed."



FANS !!!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on November 11, 2013, 09:03:14 am
city lost???
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: sherlockh on November 11, 2013, 09:14:19 am
Morning. Great, Monday morning ...

Thought I would've seen some comments here. Checked results and see why. Bad weekend for most, except Cuz, Pac and I?
I'm pretty pleased with the results, would have preferred an arsenal goal to round it off but you can't have everything.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on November 11, 2013, 09:27:07 am
Ah forgot Sherlock! Yeah - you'd be happy with that weekend!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on November 11, 2013, 09:27:48 am
city lost???
Indeed! 2nd to bottom Sunderland.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on November 11, 2013, 09:41:43 am
Almost a third of the way thru the season, 6 points separate 1st from 8th and Southampton are 3rd. Great stuff.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on November 11, 2013, 09:51:08 am
We were sh1t today and probably deserved to lose although if it had been 1-1 then I don't think it would have been an unfair result.  3 tough games in a week took their toll on us in the end. 
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on November 11, 2013, 06:42:52 pm
Almost a third of the way thru the season, 6 points separate 1st from 8th and Southampton are 3rd. Great stuff.

saw the standings this morning. In Holland they complain that everybody can win from anyone. Guess it is the same in England. Had to look up on FUTHEAd who is playing for Southampton and Sunderland......made me laugh  ;D

Went yesterday to to Feyenoord - AZ myself. Always good to be in the stadium and feel the tension. Good game and I had a wonderful time with my neighbors who were taking football too serious. I feel so gown-up sometimes.  :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on November 11, 2013, 07:52:37 pm
(http://gyazo.com/de65f1d45a43b5fa1ae1d093181d5d34.png)

Obviously Newcastle won 1-0, and people say Fifa isn't realistic when this happens  :D

 :D

More efforts on target than any other side, and only two sides have scored less.

Wasn't like this when Adebayor used to play...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on November 11, 2013, 10:25:00 pm
devastated by another away defeat for City yesterday.  Gobsmacked that Utd are somehow above us in the table.   Takes tiny morsals of comfort from the openness of the league.  Thats about it.

Oh and just to bore us all to death its international friendlies this weekend zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on November 11, 2013, 10:59:38 pm
devastated by another away defeat for City yesterday.  Gobsmacked that Utd are somehow above us in the table.   Takes tiny morsals of comfort from the openness of the league.  Thats about it.

Oh and just to bore us all to death its international friendlies this weekend zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Normally I agree on the friendlies thing but Chile and Germany should make for good games.  I assume Chile try and play some nice football and it should be good to see Vidal, Sanchez in action.  And then the Germany game well... it's England V Germany so it's never boring. 
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on November 11, 2013, 11:04:08 pm
looking forward to Colombia - Holland myself. Let's see if the young Dutch defenders are capable of handling Falcao and Martinez...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on November 12, 2013, 12:17:02 am
devastated by another away defeat for City yesterday.  Gobsmacked that Utd are somehow above us in the table.   Takes tiny morsals of comfort from the openness of the league.  Thats about it.

Oh and just to bore us all to death its international friendlies this weekend zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Normally I agree on the friendlies thing but Chile and Germany should make for good games.  I assume Chile try and play some nice football and it should be good to see Vidal, Sanchez in action.  And then the Germany game well... it's England V Germany so it's never boring. 

c'mon lewis, 4 days of international football is not saved by England v Germany alone, which although yes perhaps a good game, it still wont count for sh*t.  Plus you might not like it so much if/when germany win.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on November 12, 2013, 06:26:35 am
See the 2013 Puskas Award nominees have been released.

Videos are here with the little next button on top right of screen. Yes - did not see that myself before
http://goo.gl/1qIj3m
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on November 12, 2013, 06:44:11 am
Great goals there, difficult choice. Think I like Luduenas long punt. Kones volley was well hit, watched that a couple of times. Ibra will probably get it but meh. Luck.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on November 12, 2013, 07:32:31 am
Ibra will win that comfortably, I love Neymar's goal against Japan personally.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on November 13, 2013, 09:40:38 am
wow this is really something  :o

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/24916323 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/24916323)

 ::)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on November 13, 2013, 09:55:20 am
wow this is really something  :o

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/24916323 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/24916323)

 ::)

Really hope O'Neill has some 'success' with the Ireland set up.

Really, really nice guy.  Good man manager, decent coach.

Would love to see my 'other' team at a major tourney.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on November 13, 2013, 10:02:05 am
dammit Hop i thought you would at least appreciate the quality reporting here   :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on November 13, 2013, 09:50:26 pm
(http://gyazo.com/de65f1d45a43b5fa1ae1d093181d5d34.png)

Obviously Newcastle won 1-0, and people say Fifa isn't realistic when this happens  :D

 :D

More efforts on target than any other side, and only two sides have scored less.

Wasn't like this when Adebayor used to play...

What was I saying just two days ago?

http://www.football365.com/faves/9023619/F365-Says
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on November 14, 2013, 10:24:34 pm
West Brom chairman wants BPL to debate introduction of video replays for penalty decisions...

Would be interesting.  Would be worth it just to see a reduction in diving from Ashley Young.

Would they book players on the back of these video replays?

WBA claim to have been done out of seven points and 5 league placings by dubious penalty decisions...  Bit unlucky, that.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on November 14, 2013, 11:29:39 pm
I wouldn't want TV replays for penalty decisions, but I do want a retrospective banning process so for example if you dive then you get a 1 game ban, do it again and it's 2 games etc.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on November 14, 2013, 11:35:52 pm
I didn't even want goal line technology.

Refereeing decisions are half the entertainment..!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on November 14, 2013, 11:50:20 pm
I didn't even want goal line technology.

Refereeing decisions are half the entertainment..!
Goalline technology I do like, when the ball is over the line and you have scored a goal, for it not to be given is ridiculous for me.  Penalty decisions, however stone dead, are still subject to opinion so should be left to the ref but whether the ball is over the line or not is a matter of fact. 
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on November 14, 2013, 11:56:00 pm
You're right of course, which is why they will never introduce in game video replays for these things.

It would put referees under waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay too much pressure.
Like they're not under enough already.

They would have nowhere to hide, from the all-knowing, all-seeing press, managers and pundits.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on November 15, 2013, 01:00:06 am
You're right of course, which is why they will never introduce in game video replays for these things.

It would put referees under waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay too much pressure.
Like they're not under enough already.

They would have nowhere to hide, from the all-knowing, all-seeing press, managers and pundits.
Well as we all know pundits are the best referee
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on November 16, 2013, 07:34:34 am
Completely forgot football was on. You can imagine my sudden panic.....

Anyway, we're losing.

Ah, who gives a toss.....

I'll see if I can bore the missus with it long enough to shove her off to bed, then I can get GTA on instead.

Confident bunch, these Chileans. Wondering about the odds on them getting to the semis at WC time....
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on November 16, 2013, 07:56:22 am
That last 15min of the half was actually quite entertaining, from both teams.
The notion that we may have a decent squad and a decent manager appears to have taken me by stealth.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on November 16, 2013, 08:07:17 am
Watching POR-SWE ... Portugal the better team making more chances. Nani is still screwing things up. Twat.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on November 16, 2013, 08:12:34 am
Just seeing that France are 1-0 down to Ukraine... potential shock there, well it is 2 legs but you know what i mean
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on November 16, 2013, 08:20:26 am
Descending into fouls/YC mania in the POR-SWE game ::).

Oh ... and Pepe with a small afro going just looks weird ...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on November 16, 2013, 08:23:15 am
... and Ronaldo gets ones from a diving header in. Brave.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on November 16, 2013, 08:29:58 am
Just refreshed Livescore ... Ukraine now 2 up ... wow!
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Post by: beuk on November 16, 2013, 08:33:11 am
Just refreshed Livescore ... Ukraine now 2 up ... wow!
messed my bet up, had Portugal and a draw for iceland so was expecting profit....:(

don't mind if France doesn't qualify, would like to see Sweden tho
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on November 16, 2013, 08:34:36 am
Just refreshed Livescore ... Ukraine now 2 up ... wow!

just seen that, think France are in big trouble now
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on November 16, 2013, 08:52:29 am
2-0 Chile now in stoppage time
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on November 16, 2013, 08:58:57 am
That last 15min of the half was actually quite entertaining, from both teams.
The notion that we may have a decent squad and a decent manager appears to have taken me by stealth.
2-0 Chile now in stoppage time

Love a bit of irony me.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on November 16, 2013, 09:05:56 am
That last 15min of the half was actually quite entertaining, from both teams.
The notion that we may have a decent squad and a decent manager appears to have taken me by stealth.
2-0 Chile now in stoppage time

Love a bit of irony me.

you were almost sounding optimistic about England for a second there Cuz as well :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on November 16, 2013, 12:15:43 pm
I watched the France game live as my mate is half French and it was an important game for them.  They were dreadful, Ribery never wanted to pass, Nasri was dogsh1t, Giroud looks knackered, Pogba and Matuidi were alright, Remy was worse then dogsh1t, the defence was actually quite solid apart from the aberrations from Debuchy and then Koscielny.  They won't go through unless Ribery has one of his worldy games.

England.. well we'll be lucky to get out of the group, but at least we're there ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on November 16, 2013, 07:31:09 pm
wow France lost 2-0....what happened with the red cards Lewis?

went to The Escape Plan with the oldest. Nice over top action movie. Stallone and Arnold S ......
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on November 16, 2013, 07:35:46 pm
Tbf to England, it was an odd game. Line up contained a fair bit of experimentation but still looked good in the last 15min of the 1st half. 2nd half substitutions wrecked the game, neither side did anything of note. Chile are a very decent team, I expect them to do quite well.
I'm feeling optimistic, I think that if the progress under Roy keeps up then they can definitely get out of the group and put a good show in. Obviously not win it. In the games I've watched, they've looked better than they have for a number of years. Germany should be interesting.
Stat that I heard last night. 5 of Englands squad played in the CL last week. Germany- 17.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on November 16, 2013, 10:31:12 pm
wow France lost 2-0....what happened with the red cards Lewis?

went to The Escape Plan with the oldest. Nice over top action movie. Stallone and Arnold S ......
Well Kos got to a ball first and a Ukraine player came in a bit late and then another Ukraine player kicked the ball away and then the camera focused on the ref and the next thing we see is Kos slapping a Ukraine player in the face. I think it was just frustration that they were wasting time and he was angry at himself for conceding the penalty.

At least he gets a weeks rest now and Ozil in't in the Germany squad for the England game so he's getting a nice rest too. ;D
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Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on November 17, 2013, 12:07:08 am
so not a real mature reaction....stupid actually.

big blow for France anyway....
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Post by: MrLewisHamilton on November 17, 2013, 06:43:10 am
so not a real mature reaction....stupid actually.

big blow for France anyway....
yeah completely stupid, a shame because he was playing well until he gave away the penalty and then let frustration get the better of him.  Interestingly, L'equipe gave Nasri the same rating as Kos... namely a 3.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on November 20, 2013, 07:15:03 am
Nice friendly game Holland vs Columbia

Armero kicked Lens, Lens nudges Armero, Armero dives and Lens gets send off
Arias hits Blind with an Elbow and gets yellow.

Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on November 20, 2013, 07:19:24 am
Aguilar only yellow for a direct hit from the back, Vd Vaart out with an injury, I would have send my boys of and end the game when those things would happen in a friendly
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on November 20, 2013, 08:19:12 am
So France looking certain to go thru.  Hoping Iceland can do something and get thru against Croatia, might be tough even against 10.   Hmm what else, Spain losing (only a friendly tho but glad i didnt bet on that) and Gibraltar getting a draw in their first ever game.   

Oh and how could i forget, is Zlatan about to outgun Ronaldo, 2-2 on aggregate between them :D but momentum favours Zlatan
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on November 20, 2013, 08:21:37 am
Ronaldo's the best in the world right now.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on November 20, 2013, 08:27:05 am
Ronaldo's the best in the world right now.

Yep was just thinking the very same thing, thats mental him just getting a hat-trick, he's unstoppable
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on November 20, 2013, 08:31:41 am
never watch friendlies....especially not the ones with Holland involved. Crazy coach crazy selection procedure
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Post by: sherlockh on November 20, 2013, 08:32:41 am
2 for sakho and France lead
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on November 20, 2013, 08:35:05 am
I'm getting optimistic, the dutch have a great team, unknown players but just a great team. We really played this game as a friendly, no Robben, no V. Persie, Sneijder. benching all a other regulars to give young players a change to get in the team and Columbia really wanted to win, they made some horrible fouls that didn't get punished and the dutch got a cheap red card but in the end 10 against 11 and we were just better then Columbia, haven't seen Falcao.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: NDP25 on November 20, 2013, 09:10:11 am
what a game...  ronaldo v ibra...  wow. 
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on November 20, 2013, 05:18:20 pm
Agreed. Finished for the day & back in the room. Watched through matchhighlight.com ... wow! Those are some quality finishes!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on November 20, 2013, 09:18:20 pm
Disappointed France went through.   Would need to see goals closely again but the 2nd was miles offside, another BS decision to help France thru similar to Henry's handball against Ireland.

If there was any justice/karma in the world France would be sitting this one out.

They are the Barcelona of international football, when it comes to decisions.   Sure the WC is far better for France being there instead of Ukraine, but who cares about that, id rather see teams get there fairly and without assistance.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on November 20, 2013, 10:27:49 pm
Well tbf just before they made 2-0, a goal was disallowed that should have counted, rather had Ukraine tho
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on November 20, 2013, 10:41:32 pm
Well tbf just before they made 2-0, a goal was disallowed that should have counted, rather had Ukraine tho

Maybe not as bad then.   The actual 2nd was a shocker tho, wasnt even close, and as they say 2 wrongs dont make a right :)

Wondering if there was any debate over the other 2 french goals, as the french attackers all seemed to be in offside positions, chasing down rebounded shots,  probably wrong tho but just how it looked on first viewing.

The group stages of the WC will def benefit from the French being there ;)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on November 21, 2013, 12:37:53 am
haha guess which modest footballer said this:

"One thing is for sure, a World Cup without me is nothing to watch so it is not worthwhile to wait for the World Cup."
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on November 21, 2013, 01:10:57 am
haha guess which modest footballer said this:

"One thing is for sure, a World Cup without me is nothing to watch so it is not worthwhile to wait for the World Cup."
Don't mean to ruin the moment but he didn't actually say that, he said "One thing is for sure, a World Cup without me is nothing to watch so it is not worthwhile for me to wait for the World Cup."

And France were superb last night, could of won the game 5/6-0.  Anyway they'll find some way to mess it up
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on November 21, 2013, 01:37:41 am
haha guess which modest footballer said this:

"One thing is for sure, a World Cup without me is nothing to watch so it is not worthwhile to wait for the World Cup."
Don't mean to ruin the moment but he didn't actually say that, he said "One thing is for sure, a World Cup without me is nothing to watch so it is not worthwhile for me to wait for the World Cup."

And France were superb last night, could of won the game 5/6-0.  Anyway they'll find some way to mess it up

Right Mr FrogLover :P i was merely passing on what it was reported he said, i was not twisting his words for dramatic effect y'know.

 5 nil, 6 nil??? Coulda/shoulda/didnt.   Personally being a champion of fair play, id have rathered karma came back to bite the french on the ass.   
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on November 21, 2013, 02:44:53 am
haha guess which modest footballer said this:

"One thing is for sure, a World Cup without me is nothing to watch so it is not worthwhile to wait for the World Cup."
Don't mean to ruin the moment but he didn't actually say that, he said "One thing is for sure, a World Cup without me is nothing to watch so it is not worthwhile for me to wait for the World Cup."

And France were superb last night, could of won the game 5/6-0.  Anyway they'll find some way to mess it up

Right Mr FrogLover :P i was merely passing on what it was reported he said, i was not twisting his words for dramatic effect y'know.

 5 nil, 6 nil??? Coulda/shoulda/didnt.   Personally being a champion of fair play, id have rathered karma came back to bite the french on the ass.   
;D  Well I'd rather watch a good game than the pile of tosh England served up and all the newspapers are reporting what you said but a Swede on twitter claims that he was misquoted and he meant he wasn't looking forward to a World Cup that he wasn't part of.

And the funny thing is that for once 2 wrongs did make a right, Benzema scored a perfectly legitimate goal that was ruled out and if France had been knocked out then we'd be having the same conversation but on the other side.  Quite how the linesman managed to get both fairly simple decisions so badly wrong is shocking tbh.   
 
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on November 21, 2013, 02:48:50 am
So Hummels and Schmelzer are out for months and weeks respectively,  Klopp must be tearing his hair out... Dortmund will be without their whole back 4 for Bayern at the weekend.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on November 21, 2013, 02:55:47 am
I presume by a Swede on twitter you are referring to Zlatan himself?

'Benzema scored a perfectly legitimate goal that was ruled out and if France had been knocked out then we'd be having the same conversation but on the other side'

No, you might have been having that conversation but I wouldn't have ;D

Thats really bad luck for Dortmund and very lucky for Bayern.  I dare say of the 2 that Dortmund are less equipped to be able to deal with so many absences.   

How on earth is Hummels out now,  were the English roughing him up last night?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on November 21, 2013, 03:14:42 am
I presume by a Swede on twitter you are referring to Zlatan himself?

'Benzema scored a perfectly legitimate goal that was ruled out and if France had been knocked out then we'd be having the same conversation but on the other side'

No, you might have been having that conversation but I wouldn't have ;D

Thats really bad luck for Dortmund and very lucky for Bayern.  I dare say of the 2 that Dortmund are less equipped to be able to deal with so many absences.   

How on earth is Hummels out now,  were the English roughing him up last night?

not Zlatan but a different Swede 8)

And fair enough, I only 'like' France because of the Arsenal lads that play for them and if they didn't qualify then I'd hope they wouldn't but players have gone into grumps after setbacks like that.   

Hummels story - http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/25016471
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on November 21, 2013, 04:41:36 am
Personally think that England have shown a lot of promise recently, people are being typically negative about them but I think it's a little unfair.
For God knows how long, they've utterly unimaginative in their build up play and completely worthless as far as entertainment goes but some of the fast combinations (mainly around Rooney) have been top class lately. They've even had brief spells where they're actually enjoyable to watch.
Still a long way to go. Rudimentary errors on the ball, blind passes and a lack of consistency in the finish are as obvious as ever but given the relative youth of the squad, I feel more positive about the future under Roy than I have for a very long time. I only hope that the WC proves to be a decent experience and he's given time to continue the development into the Euros.
Be happy to see some players dropped for good. Ashley Cole was a liability last night. Henderson is barely good enough for Liverpool imo. Welbeck shouldn't be so far up the pecking order.
Walker desperately needs competition. I like Cleverley but he's no more than a water carrier, not good enough for the knock out stages. Smalling clearly isn't 1st choice.
Hart needs switching off and back on again.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on November 21, 2013, 11:01:15 am
Personally think that England have shown a lot of promise recently, people are being typically negative about them but I think it's a little unfair.
For God knows how long, they've utterly unimaginative in their build up play and completely worthless as far as entertainment goes but some of the fast combinations (mainly around Rooney) have been top class lately. They've even had brief spells where they're actually enjoyable to watch.
Still a long way to go. Rudimentary errors on the ball, blind passes and a lack of consistency in the finish are as obvious as ever but given the relative youth of the squad, I feel more positive about the future under Roy than I have for a very long time. I only hope that the WC proves to be a decent experience and he's given time to continue the development into the Euros.
Be happy to see some players dropped for good. Ashley Cole was a liability last night. Henderson is barely good enough for Liverpool imo. Welbeck shouldn't be so far up the pecking order.
Walker desperately needs competition. I like Cleverley but he's no more than a water carrier, not good enough for the knock out stages. Smalling clearly isn't 1st choice.
Hart needs switching off and back on again.

A Hart reboot, if you will.

That should be a medical procedure.  ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on November 21, 2013, 11:14:59 am
I thought England were god against Poland and Montenegro but poor against Chile and Germany.  Unfortunately that's our level atm, a side that will qualify but not do anything in major tournaments. 
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on November 21, 2013, 09:48:05 pm
I thought England were god against Poland and Montenegro but poor against Chile and Germany.  Unfortunately that's our level atm, a side that will qualify but not do anything in major tournaments. 

Personally, I think that's progress  :D
England being good in games and qualifying well, definite improvement, lol.
I dont expect too much from the WC but if they get a reasonable group and raise their game match by match then they could spring a pleasant surprise. Given how poor the side has been in the last decade, I think thats positive.
The main thing for me is that they play some entertaining football rather than being worse to watch than any BPL club you care to mention. That's not even been on the cards for some time but I can finally see the possibility again. You've got to go back to Tel or Glennda for the last time that was the case.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on November 24, 2013, 04:29:33 am
Wenger should write an apology to anyone who likes good football, he's nothing more then an italian type coach, his team has change after change and when they finally score (nice one boruc ;)) he tells his boys to lay back and wait for the counter opportunity, trashing every bet for a lot of goals ::) come on at least 2,5 goals scored after that start isn't too much to ask? At least they won and barca did too so I made a profit. only PSV, Ajax, Bayern and AZ to win today and I make a really nice profit (now only a small one).

Everton - Liverpool was a good watch
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on November 24, 2013, 06:23:28 am
I'm losing my bet because of PSV, they are playing so incredibly bad, they are playing a team that are down to 10 men after 10 minutes played, lack 5 or 6 starting players, what happened to that great team at the beginning of season? 15 minutes to go.

Well thats done...One of the starting players that fell ill earlier this week made his appearance and he needed 1 whole minute to score, 1-0 for heerenveen away at PSV playing with 10 men  ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on November 24, 2013, 07:34:24 am
Southampton are a really good side, almost go so far as to say they look better than both Spurs and Man Utd this season.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on November 24, 2013, 07:44:12 am
Yeah but they got outplayed by Arsenal,  they were not in the game at all so why would you change tactics if your winning the game? ??? keep on playing make the second goal, make the third and park the bus then, not when your leading by only a goal.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on November 24, 2013, 09:41:38 am
Just watching MOTD now, not seen any of the football today.  Everton-Liverpool first up, pretty good game.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on November 24, 2013, 09:44:11 am
great header by Lukaku for Evertons 3rd.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on November 24, 2013, 09:52:42 am
At Mad won 7-0 against Getafe :o
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on November 24, 2013, 09:55:45 am
Need to check out Diego Costa's over head kick Eric, pure class.

WTF was Boruc doing for Giroud's goal today?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on November 24, 2013, 09:58:44 am
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqBKimz9bfE#t=15 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqBKimz9bfE#t=15)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on November 24, 2013, 12:56:24 pm
Yeah but they got outplayed by Arsenal,  they were not in the game at all so why would you change tactics if your winning the game? ??? keep on playing make the second goal, make the third and park the bus then, not when your leading by only a goal.
We weren't at our best today but I wouldn't say we parked the bus, Soton had quite a bit of possession but we never parked the bus.

And I like Polish GKs ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on November 25, 2013, 12:04:45 am
City v Spurs, gonna miss it due to travelling but for some reason im confident City can get an important win today.  3-1 City im going for.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: sherlockh on November 25, 2013, 01:13:36 am
This could get embarrassing for spurs, city scoring at will. City look like scoring on every attack, whilst spurs are so ponderous and ineffective going forward
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on November 25, 2013, 02:26:15 am
3-1 City im going for.

Wrong!!

Oh dear Spurs. Forever 1 step forward, 1 step back. Do the Tottenham hokey cokey....
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on November 25, 2013, 04:28:38 am
3-1 City im going for.

Wrong!!

Oh dear Spurs. Forever 1 step forward, 1 step back. Do the Tottenham hokey cokey....

oh my oh my, what a score!!  was driving in car and all i knew was Navas had given City lead after 14 seconds.  Turned on talksport once i got a reception on the way, heard Navas get another and then they announced score 6 for City, had to listen out for it a 2nd time, astonishing score.  City are formidable at home.   Guess i picked a good time to go watch them, ie next weekend for the home match against Swansea, cant wait.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on November 25, 2013, 04:56:19 am
Rooney with an Epic cut back fail  ;D ;D Too much Fifa me thinks
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on November 25, 2013, 04:57:39 am
Very happy with todays footy results.  Settling down for a night of xbox one, this feels like the perfect sunday :)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on November 25, 2013, 06:24:42 am
Fail and a half that one. Cardiff deserved something from the game, Utd seemed to think they could win in 2nd gear and never bothered pushing for a third. Or a 1st or 2nd come to that. Didn't help that Rooney was the only genuinely creative player in the team, Janusaj will get there you would think but it's too early yet.
Disappointing result but you know, meh.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on November 25, 2013, 10:22:49 am
watching highlights now, Citys 4th goal was a beauty.  Great team effort led by Toure.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on November 25, 2013, 10:24:03 am
5th was quality too, great turn and finish by Negredo
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on November 25, 2013, 11:52:58 am
Lovely goals from City today and Cardiff deserved a point so I guess I agree with you ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on November 25, 2013, 08:00:31 pm
Morning chaps..

Well that's about as crappy a footballing weekend as your gonna get...

Spurs lose 6-0 without so much as a whimper, but before that I had to endure my lads side taking a 12-2 drubbing.
The worst part was  they led 1:0 for much of the first half, and played the other side of the park until they they got to 2-1, and then a freakish looping deflection went over the keeper and in, to make it 3:1.  Heads went after that.

Oh, and my fantasy team is losing by 1 point.

It's a funny old game.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on November 28, 2013, 07:05:05 am
Anyone watching the CL tonight? big(ish) game for Utd, Leverkusen are strong at home.   Should be straightforward for City but wouldnt take anything for granted.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on November 28, 2013, 07:08:14 am
And there it is Utd 1 up after Leverkusen failed to take advantage of couple of good chances
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on November 28, 2013, 07:15:53 am
2-0 Utd cruising, great ball in from a fk from Rooney, cracking header from the defender into his own net :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on November 28, 2013, 07:29:19 am
Bale scores 30 yard FK for Madrid.  The question on everyones lips, how the hell did he get the ball off Ronaldo to take it?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on November 28, 2013, 08:29:11 am
easy answer, ronaldo is injured.

Leverkusen plays really bad, nice finish Nani tho
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on November 28, 2013, 08:32:32 am
easy answer, ronaldo is injured.

Leverkusen plays really bad, nice finish Nani tho

Ah i knew there had to be some reason :P

So much for Leverkusen being strong at home, nice morale booster for Utd, which is unfortunate but nvm.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on November 28, 2013, 08:41:33 am
Well Utd were marvellous, irresistible, vintage.... Beyond compare, harking back to the glory days in the 60s.

Oh wait, no. Scrappy game, Leverkusen were awful. Biggest factor was the LW they had at LB. He had no clue. Still, as ever and always, a pleasure to watch the old fella in midfield
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on November 28, 2013, 06:39:07 pm
Bale has a higher scoring rate with FK than Ronaldo....did read someweher that Ronaldo scores 1 out of 55 (something in that range) nowadays. although Gala should be ashamed, playing against 10 men for 70 minutes

Tonight Europa League....always a step down in terms games play.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on November 28, 2013, 10:04:20 pm
I have to say that's impressive from Utd, whenever you score 5 goals it's impressive no matter how sh*t the other team were. 


Just noticed City conceded 2 to Plzen :-\ Must be a concern for City fans?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on November 28, 2013, 11:04:59 pm
I have to say that's impressive from Utd, whenever you score 5 goals it's impressive no matter how sh*t the other team were. 

Just noticed City conceded 2 to Plzen :-\ Must be a concern for City fans?

Yeah im with you there Lewis.  Its the new fashion rather than to credit the good team people focus on the inefficiencies of the losing team.   City/Spurs and Leverkusen/Utd and numerous other examples.   Thats a demolition job by Utd on a team who have proven to be very strong at home, up until last night. 

Citys defence is always a concern but these things happen, people always underestimate teams like Plzen but they are better than they get credit for.   Saying that it was Lescott and Demichelis in CB and no Yaya for most of the match in midfield, so i dont think its any real cause for additional concern, than what has already been given towards City's defence.

I just hope Aguero is fit for Sunday since im going to the game.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on November 28, 2013, 11:06:46 pm
I saw some high lights of the Man City game, think they took it a bit too easy from time to time. That is why they conceeded those goals (first one looked nice btw but Hart was just too late with the second one)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on December 02, 2013, 03:17:48 am
Perfect weekend so far.....
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on December 02, 2013, 07:42:36 am
... for some ... :P.

Hey Eric, guess you enjoyed that game?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on December 02, 2013, 07:51:21 am
So then ...

Martin Jol is sacked ...
AVB is upset because of the rumours of being sacked ...
And I wish Moyes was getting sacked ...

Oh well ::)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on December 02, 2013, 09:37:18 am
Disappointed at only drawing with, what is, frankly an average Man United side (Not that Spurs are much better recently  :P) Sandro's goal though..
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on December 02, 2013, 09:45:17 pm
Disappointed at only drawing with, what is, frankly an average Man United side (Not that Spurs are much better recently  :P) Sandro's goal though..

Was glad to draw in the end.  Thought Utd looked like they might nick it.

Glad to see us playing with a bit more, how shall I put it?... zip.

But still lacking that final ball.  Paulinho in that more advanced role is a nice move.

Think top four looks a tall order for this team though.  Especially with Liverpool and Everton looking good.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on December 02, 2013, 11:15:31 pm
... for some ... :P.

Hey Eric, guess you enjoyed that game?

Hi Kiwi, yeah it was good thanks,  had money on Negredo to score and Nasri to score plus City winning so that made it even better.   Pulled out the phone to record a direct fk in first half, up steps Negredo to slam it home :)  perfect timing.   City werent at their best tho, Swansea were playing better for periods in first half and Jonjo Shelvey was by far their best player, everything went thru him.   City came good in the end tho. 
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on December 02, 2013, 11:31:45 pm
oh that is right you were at the game Erci!

Happy with the result too, Feyenoord got a deserved win over PSV....
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on December 03, 2013, 12:39:18 am

Hi Kiwi, yeah it was good thanks,  had money on Negredo to score and Nasri to score plus City winning so that made it even better.   Pulled out the phone to record a direct fk in first half, up steps Negredo to slam it home :)  perfect timing.   City werent at their best tho, Swansea were playing better for periods in first half and Jonjo Shelvey was by far their best player, everything went thru him.   City came good in the end tho. 
Seriously?!?!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on December 03, 2013, 12:59:04 am

Hi Kiwi, yeah it was good thanks,  had money on Negredo to score and Nasri to score plus City winning so that made it even better.   Pulled out the phone to record a direct fk in first half, up steps Negredo to slam it home :)  perfect timing.   City werent at their best tho, Swansea were playing better for periods in first half and Jonjo Shelvey was by far their best player, everything went thru him.   City came good in the end tho. 
Seriously?!?!

yeah without question Swansea's best by a distance and perhaps best player on pitch in 1st half.  Was surprised by that.   But was thinking he really couldn't have been far off being good enough to be 1st team regular for Liverpool on that kind of showing.  Everything Swansea done coming forward went through him.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on December 03, 2013, 06:07:34 am
Hi Kiwi, yeah it was good thanks,  had money on Negredo to score and Nasri to score plus City winning so that made it even better.   Pulled out the phone to record a direct fk in first half, up steps Negredo to slam it home :)  perfect timing.   City werent at their best tho, Swansea were playing better for periods in first half and Jonjo Shelvey was by far their best player, everything went thru him.   City came good in the end tho. 

Nice one mate - all round! Hope you get a chance to upload - always good seeing a crowd-based video & hearing the reactions.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on December 05, 2013, 06:48:45 am
Well well.  Bendtner puts Arsenal a goal up in first couple of minutes
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on December 05, 2013, 09:46:21 am
Wow at Utd, them losing cost me a £100 win from the bookies.

Watching MOTD now, Hazard on fire for Chelsea, best game i've seen him have for them.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on December 05, 2013, 10:09:24 am
What a hattrick from Suarez  :o

Scratch that 4  :o
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on December 05, 2013, 10:15:54 am
Incredible performance from Suarez, utterly brilliant.  His goals were just :o that 3rd goal just amazing Gazza-esque the way he dinked it over/round the defender before hitting a perfect half volley
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: sherlockh on December 05, 2013, 10:20:37 am
Incredible performance from Suarez, utterly brilliant.  His goals were just :o that 3rd goal just amazing Gazza-esque the way he dinked it over/round the defender before hitting a perfect half volley
Absolutely stunning, he just seems to get better and better, unfortunately can see a world record bid coming in jan
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on December 05, 2013, 10:23:59 am
Incredible performance from Suarez, utterly brilliant.  His goals were just :o that 3rd goal just amazing Gazza-esque the way he dinked it over/round the defender before hitting a perfect half volley
Absolutely stunning, he just seems to get better and better, unfortunately can see a world record bid coming in jan

Probably from me playing Football Manager once it arrives this week :D  I'll snap him up for City lol
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on December 05, 2013, 11:27:27 am
Madness all around except for the red side of N.London 8)  And the biggest 2 weeks of the season coming up and I cannot wait ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on December 05, 2013, 11:52:39 am
Absolutely stunning, he just seems to get better and better, unfortunately can see a world record bid coming in jan

Just such a shame he is such a nut-job / animal.

But yeah...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on December 07, 2013, 11:35:05 am
Apparently there was a World Cup draw today
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on December 07, 2013, 12:02:48 pm
Indeed ... new thread time ... :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on December 08, 2013, 01:34:54 am
Man Utd eh, unbelievable!!!!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on December 08, 2013, 03:48:16 am
Man Utd eh, unbelievable!!!!

 ::)

Pretty much sums that up.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on December 08, 2013, 04:22:01 am
Pleaseeeeeeee win tomorrow Arsenal ;D  7 points clear if we do :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TWS001 on December 08, 2013, 05:01:30 am
Edgar Davids sent off again!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on December 08, 2013, 07:03:40 am
Man Utd eh, unbelievable!!!!

 ::)

Pretty much sums that up.

Yes.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on December 08, 2013, 09:29:01 am
Caught up on some goals. Osvaldo scored a pretty good one against Citeh. Made a fool of Kompany.

Liverpool game - other than the header by Suarez, pretty poor goals all round.

Assaidi's goal was decent too.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on December 08, 2013, 10:45:37 am
2 goals Martinez (FCPorto) may be an IF?

Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Forza_limjitwe on December 08, 2013, 04:21:16 pm
Been following Spurs due to the media scrutiny on the team.

Sunderland are going to be in a relegation dogfight till the end judging from the way they played against Spurs last night. 2-1 was not reflective on how the game went.

Soldado must have been wondering why he was on the bench for this game when Defoe spurned so many glit edge chances.

Chadli can't play as a left winger!

Paulinho is not a goal scoring midfielder...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on December 09, 2013, 04:41:38 am
Yessssssss Delofeu just equalised for Everton :) :) :)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on December 09, 2013, 06:19:25 am
Yessssssss Delofeu just equalised for Everton :) :) :)
:(
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on December 09, 2013, 06:48:00 am
Yessssssss Delofeu just equalised for Everton :) :) :)
:(

:) :) :)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on December 11, 2013, 05:19:19 am
Still gutted and cannot believe Giroud's shot at the end didn't go in :(
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on December 11, 2013, 06:52:54 am
Um ... ok. Completely missed that goal from Muller. Thought the replay was showing him as offside. Hart reacted - or did not react.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on December 11, 2013, 06:57:51 am
Um ... again. Citeh? Defence? Where art thou?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on December 11, 2013, 07:01:18 am
Im not long in and havent turned footy on yet but 2 nil Bayern after 15 mins, c'mon City, could at least put up a fight
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on December 11, 2013, 07:14:14 am
Well Eric ... they must've listended. Silva grabbed on back now after (finally) playing a bit of decent football. Good cross in by Navas,
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on December 11, 2013, 07:16:25 am
Well Eric ... they must've listended. Silva grabbed on back now after (finally) playing a bit of decent football. Good cross in by Navas,

Still not got it on lol, but I've just seen that.   At least thats stemmed the tide and hopefully Silva can stay fit from  now on.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on December 11, 2013, 07:20:48 am
Seems like Shakhtar are basically Brazil B, in disguise.
Their attack is Taison, Fred, Douglas Costa, Luis Adriano, Alex Teixeira. There's even more on the bench apparently
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on December 11, 2013, 07:21:54 am
Utd have come disguised as a Championship team. Again.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: sherlockh on December 11, 2013, 07:22:40 am
Oh dear young
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on December 11, 2013, 07:23:42 am
Indeed.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: sherlockh on December 11, 2013, 07:24:38 am
Utd have come disguised as a Championship team. Again.
and they seem pretty good at it, Shakhtar outplaying them
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: sherlockh on December 11, 2013, 07:29:23 am
And again
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on December 11, 2013, 07:31:21 am
Don't want to get in a bad mood so early in the morning. Therefore not watching Utd ::)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on December 11, 2013, 07:35:23 am
Game is of no importance mate. Draw to win the group, defeat for 2nd. Save your bad mood for when they go out in the next round.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on December 11, 2013, 07:42:58 am
LOL Cuz. Too true!

Seeing the highlights so far. Modric bends one in nicely. All the snow Gala vs Juve :o

Edit ... great ... REAL FUT goal by Anderlecht ... ::)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on December 11, 2013, 07:55:18 am
Thats the Gala-Juve game called off now.   

Finally got the City game on, some good football being played by both sides, hoping City can get back level, show they can compete with this Bayern side.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: sherlockh on December 11, 2013, 08:00:45 am
Utd looking a lot better now
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on December 11, 2013, 08:02:10 am
Lol what, even i thought that was NEVER a penalty.  I didnt even think Milner, was looking for the penalty.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: sherlockh on December 11, 2013, 08:05:44 am
Wow what a comeback from city
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on December 11, 2013, 08:06:54 am
Haha quality, Milner has turned this match on its head :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on December 11, 2013, 08:09:13 am
Damn ... toilet break ... few minutes ... what a turnaround!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on December 11, 2013, 08:41:50 am
Nice win for Plzen over CSKA ... go into Europa now.

Highlights now playing ... they switch to Old Trafford where 'Glory, Glory Man United' is playing ... ok then. Not SO much glory ... ::)

Group C in the final moments ... interesting.

Edit ... Ronaldo's pathetic penalty miss. Smug/arrogant.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on December 11, 2013, 09:58:42 pm
Firstly great comeback by City, shame it means as much as our win there last season ;D

I keep having bad thoughts about tonight, I mean not losing 3-0 or more should be easy but I keep having visions of us going 2-0 down early
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: guest15 on December 12, 2013, 07:07:28 am
gala did it, kicked out juve... quite happy now
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on December 12, 2013, 09:04:49 am
Really poor from us tonight.

Bayern, PSG, Atl. Madrid, Real Madrid, Barca our potential opponents... gonna be a great night at The Emirates ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on December 12, 2013, 09:08:12 am
Yeah Lewis, Mertesacker said they were holding something back but why would you when you see the teams they could face.  City have it just as bad, for those that dont know:

Manchester City will play either:

Real Madrid, PSG, Dortmund, Atletico Madrid or Barcelona

Arsenal will play either:

Real Madrid, PSG, Bayern Munich, Atletico Madrid or Barcelona
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on December 12, 2013, 09:08:39 am
gala did it, kicked out juve... quite happy now

Wow, no way, I hadnt see that result, thats awesome, congrats.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on December 12, 2013, 10:18:35 am
gala did it, kicked out juve... quite happy now

That was a bad game...that pitch was impossible to play on. but still when Sneijder hit the goal the whole office new I was watching football :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on December 12, 2013, 07:56:12 pm
Yeah Lewis, Mertesacker said they were holding something back but why would you when you see the teams they could face.  City have it just as bad, for those that dont know:

Manchester City will play either:

Real Madrid, PSG, Dortmund, Atletico Madrid or Barcelona

Arsenal will play either:

Real Madrid, PSG, Bayern Munich, Atletico Madrid or Barcelona
Who would you want to draw Eric?  Personally I'd like Barca, we came close to knocking them out a few years ago when they were the best team by a mile and I don't think their defence is great at all.  Madrid would be a fun game but I think we'd be beaten by them, Atl. Madrid and PSG would be tight and anyone but Bayern :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on December 14, 2013, 08:43:59 pm
Yeah Lewis, Mertesacker said they were holding something back but why would you when you see the teams they could face.  City have it just as bad, for those that dont know:

Manchester City will play either:

Real Madrid, PSG, Dortmund, Atletico Madrid or Barcelona

Arsenal will play either:

Real Madrid, PSG, Bayern Munich, Atletico Madrid or Barcelona
Who would you want to draw Eric?  Personally I'd like Barca, we came close to knocking them out a few years ago when they were the best team by a mile and I don't think their defence is great at all.  Madrid would be a fun game but I think we'd be beaten by them, Atl. Madrid and PSG would be tight and anyone but Bayern :D

I guess it would have to be At Mad first of all, then followed by PSG.   Not that i think either of those would be easy ties, just slightly less daunting than the other 3.

You all set for the game today then Lewis?  I just hope the away support dont tip it in Arsenals favour :P
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on December 15, 2013, 12:01:45 am
1-0 City Aguero :)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: sherlockh on December 15, 2013, 01:08:20 am
What a cracking game, it could go either way now
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on December 15, 2013, 01:25:16 am
City have been sensational today.  Great game as well.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: sherlockh on December 15, 2013, 01:40:54 am
City have been superb, game of the season by some way
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on December 15, 2013, 05:12:33 am
Holyyy shiiit!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on December 15, 2013, 06:44:55 am
Congrats Eric  :D

Not too much to say other than what a game it was and some of City's attacking play is incredible.  Annoying the lino was blind otherwise it could of been a 6-5 or 6-6 game but still.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on December 15, 2013, 08:22:27 am
Nice to see City put 6 past Arsenal too...   ;D

Spurs and Arsenal both good sides defensively, so both great results for City.

A good side.

Would have been nice to see Spurs put something past them though...  :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on December 16, 2013, 12:43:50 am
Congrats Eric  :D

Not too much to say other than what a game it was and some of City's attacking play is incredible.  Annoying the lino was blind otherwise it could of been a 6-5 or 6-6 game but still.

thanks Lewis, very gracious of you.  Yeah score could have been a bit different, City deffo deserved it.  Like you say some of the attacking football was brilliant.   Was really impressed with the tenacity of Citys midfield in the 2nd half, the amount of times Wilshere or someone was getting caught in possession by Nasri, Fernandinho and Toure was pretty significant in how the game turned out.

Did Wenger really say City didnt cause any more problems than Everton or Southampton caused Arsenal?

Got the Utd game on at the moment, probably going to put BF on instead.  Reckon Utd must win this one.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on December 16, 2013, 12:45:55 am
and right on cue, Utd score.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on December 16, 2013, 12:48:50 am
and again, lol
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on December 16, 2013, 02:57:17 am
Congrats Eric  :D

Not too much to say other than what a game it was and some of City's attacking play is incredible.  Annoying the lino was blind otherwise it could of been a 6-5 or 6-6 game but still.

thanks Lewis, very gracious of you.  Yeah score could have been a bit different, City deffo deserved it.  Like you say some of the attacking football was brilliant.   Was really impressed with the tenacity of Citys midfield in the 2nd half, the amount of times Wilshere or someone was getting caught in possession by Nasri, Fernandinho and Toure was pretty significant in how the game turned out.

Did Wenger really say City didnt cause any more problems than Everton or Southampton caused Arsenal?

Got the Utd game on at the moment, probably going to put BF on instead.  Reckon Utd must win this one.
Yeah Fernandinho really impressed me, still not sure he was worth £30m but looks a good player. 

And yeah I think Wenger did say that, I've been trying to avoid all media... stupid headlines like 'Arsenal in Crisis' and 'Arsenal's season falls apart'.  Not sure what he means though tbh, unless he's trying to say we created problems for ourselves
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on December 16, 2013, 03:35:35 am
Completely missed Utd. Turned it on during the HT break and thought it had finished so checked the score on SSN, 2 goals from Welbeck  ???
Anyway, switched the telly on a bit later and saw the game was in the 87th at 3 nil. Doh.

Still, 2 goals from Welbeck  ??? :-\ ??? :o ???
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on December 16, 2013, 03:37:02 am
Spurs look like they're in trouble here. Looking a little easy for Liverpool atm.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on December 16, 2013, 08:42:33 am
Spurs were shocking again today.

AVB on thin ice now for me.

He changes the the bloody line up every game.
The system he plays has not been working for many months now.
Last season that Welsh fella papered over those cracks.
Not any more.

The system simply does not work.  No shots on target at home today.  WTF?
Played three holding players... at home.

We struggle to beat the 'lesser' sides, and get played off the park by decent sides.
The only time we ever look convincing is against two bit continental sides in the EL group stages.
That'll all change in the knockouts.

Something has to change.  Either the system, the manager, or their ambitions.  Fact.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on December 16, 2013, 10:15:33 pm
Nice first draw; City - Barcelona and Arsenal - Bayern and drogba back at Stamford
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Benny Hix on December 16, 2013, 10:29:44 pm
I see AVB just got canned, not surprised to be honest. I wonder who they will replace him with Gus hidden maybe? Seems to be a few rumours of Fabio Capella and possibly a return of Arry Redknapp  :)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on December 16, 2013, 11:48:48 pm
I see AVB just got canned, not surprised to be honest. I wonder who they will replace him with Gus hidden maybe? Seems to be a few rumours of Fabio Capella and possibly a return of Arry Redknapp  :)

See Di Matteo being touted, along with Hoddle and Baldini himself...

As a Spurs fan, I can categorically say I have no idea who I'd like to see installed.



Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on December 17, 2013, 12:30:37 am
Well ****, Bayern it is then.  We can beat them , of course we can.. will we beat them, no probably not.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on December 17, 2013, 01:24:01 am
I'd love Michael Laudrup to come to Spurs, we have the players that are capable of playing good football and I feel Laudrup would be able to get it out of them.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on December 17, 2013, 01:32:21 am
I'd love Michael Laudrup to come to Spurs, we have the players that are capable of playing good football and I feel Laudrup would be able to get it out of them.

Ahhh, Carlos... been waiting for you to turn up...  ;D

You don't fancy Fabio then?... with his catalogue of club management accolades?


Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on December 17, 2013, 01:36:34 am
I'd love Michael Laudrup to come to Spurs, we have the players that are capable of playing good football and I feel Laudrup would be able to get it out of them.

Ahhh, Carlos... been waiting for you to turn up...  ;D

You don't fancy Fabio then?... with his catalogue of club management accolades?




Capello would certainly be interesting, especially with Baldini there I could see it happening. Baldini might as well be the manager though since he decides what players to bring in.. But Laudrup would be my first choice mate.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on December 17, 2013, 01:36:58 am
Oh, and have you seen this... the dark over-lords spectating on AVBs demise form the stand...

(http://static.adifferentleague.co.uk/images/articles/baldini060613.jpg)

No, that is an old photo from when Baldini was appointed, but, apparently Capello was at yesterday's game.

But then he was at Stamford Bridge on Saturday too... so read into that what you like.
Mourinho for the chop?.. or maybe Pulis...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on December 19, 2013, 07:17:17 am
Worth me switching the Utd game on just now then. Do like to watch people run and hide from hail....
Quite funny that John Walters is still just standing out on the pitch, shrugging his shoulders as the rest all jog off for the changing rooms.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on December 19, 2013, 08:20:24 am
LOL ... Young dives a lot better than he shoots on goal ... ::)

... and he can't pass.

... and he can't cross.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on December 19, 2013, 08:37:28 am
Ashley Young scored  :o

On another note, I am off skiing tomorrow until xmas eve so I will probably not be on until then, unless there is wifi at the hotel.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on December 19, 2013, 08:41:32 am
... & gets a yellow card immediately after & then misses an 18-yd shot in front of goals ... by 6 yards. Passes straight to the opposition & afterwards crosses straight to the keeper & tries some fancy footwork before lobbing it into the crowd. Dunce.

Evra gets the second for Utd at least.

Edit ... oh, oops. Enjoy that trip mate!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on December 19, 2013, 08:47:32 am
Not actually watched any of it. Nice to see a win, having put it back on for the last few minutes. Disappointed to see that the 2 goal scorers are both players that have little future at the club imo.
I like Evra, he was brilliant for a long time. Rediscovered a bit of form this season but we've needed to replace him for a couple of years.
Young looked a massive talent before he joined Utd, he was awesome for England u21s, but he's been diabolical for a while. Confidence has completely gone from his game. Been too long now for him to get it back without moving to another club.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on December 19, 2013, 09:09:49 am
Yeah Cuz. Suppose many rumours around Moyes culling a number of non-performing players. Young has to be high up that list.

In a way I can understand not doing so in August as change that early could've been spelled big problems initially. But, he has to prove what his plans are in January. Wonder who the so-called 'stellar' signing will be. Rumours like 'Iniesta contract issues' doesn't impress me at all. Great player but he's 29 FFS! Just see that news 2 hours ago 'reportedly reach principal agreement on contract extension'. Thank heaven for that!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on December 20, 2013, 07:41:17 am
Saw this on FUThead whilst looking at one of the kid's creations. Just saw the link with '22 dead links'.
(http://i.imgur.com/9xVzTqV.png)

Sorry for the Spurs guys, but it is funny.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on December 20, 2013, 09:04:01 am
Lolo, well played that man.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on December 21, 2013, 05:09:57 am
Wifi  ;D ;D ;D

First thing I see is that the Cardiff owner Tan has completely lost his mind  ???
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on December 22, 2013, 08:19:48 am
Morning. Working through the goals.

Utd ... Januzaj - decent goal & Young scoring 2 in 2 games :o
Liverpool ... Suarez playing for an IF every week now :o. Damn! Although him gifting the ball to Sterling - do you think he's trying to prove he's a 'team man' now?
Citeh ... Kompany - impressive to score an OG like that :P. What a ball to Milner for the last - Negredo!

Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on December 23, 2013, 01:57:44 am
Good result for City yesterday, had me very worried when it went 2-2, that was a must win so not to waste the Arsenal result.

I see today marks the Return of the Adebayor, 2 goals and winning 3-2 away to Southampton, who'd have thought it?  Putting Soldado to shame i guess too (tho im not watching it so for all i know Soldado could be playing out his skin)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on December 23, 2013, 05:03:23 am
Just back in and seeing the Swansea-Everton highlights, what a player Ross Barkley already is.  I think he should have a big(ish) role to play at the world cup, fantastic player best english talent in years i might say.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on December 23, 2013, 07:47:36 am
Watched the highlights of the game. Well, more so goals & more & more repeats. Anyway, great strike by Coleman - good movement in the air meant the keeper never had a chance. Pity they did not show more than Barkley's FK.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on December 24, 2013, 08:32:46 pm
Just back in and seeing the Swansea-Everton highlights, what a player Ross Barkley already is.  I think he should have a big(ish) role to play at the world cup, fantastic player best english talent in years i might say.

yeah got him in my Career mode, despite he is not developing he feels great at the ball. Bit like a young lampard/gerrard. He is one of the talents in England isn't he?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on December 25, 2013, 12:21:49 am
Just back in and seeing the Swansea-Everton highlights, what a player Ross Barkley already is.  I think he should have a big(ish) role to play at the world cup, fantastic player best english talent in years i might say.

yeah got him in my Career mode, despite he is not developing he feels great at the ball. Bit like a young lampard/gerrard. He is one of the talents in England isn't he?

absolutely and not one thats been overhyped either by the looks of things.

How do the Spurs fans here feel about Sherwood then?  personally its not an appointment id have wanted if i was a spurs fan, never a fan of promoting from within when it comes to football management.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on December 25, 2013, 01:35:30 am
Hi Eric
Got to say, the jury is most definitely out.
I like to have an open mind about these things (all things in fact)...

Glad AVB has gone. Think it'll be a long while before he's seen again around these parts... ;D

Give Timbo a shot... if it don't pan out, get someone else in.. that's the game these days.

Might turn out to be the next great... You heard it here first  ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on December 25, 2013, 08:21:40 am
A dutch reporter had a stunning interview with V. Gaal, he basically admitted that they asked him for Tottenham and because a job like that couldn't be done with his current job (manager dutch team) he said no but after the WC he definitely wants the job, so Timbo better perform this season.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on December 27, 2013, 12:02:22 am
Man Utd 2-0 down away to Hull after 15 mins.  The defending for 2nd goal was absolutely pathetic.   They better turn this around (for my bet) otherwise they can expect nothing this season.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: sherlockh on December 27, 2013, 12:11:08 am
All change now, 2 2
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: sherlockh on December 27, 2013, 06:29:00 am
Decent performance, shame the winning goal was a dreadful mistake, nothing between the teams.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on December 27, 2013, 08:00:36 am
Yeah Liverpool were unlucky Sherlock, showed a lot of quality and deserved a draw id have said.   Just happy City got the 3 points.  Liverpool are still very much in title race as well.   Respect for Rodgers being gracious in defeat too, some managers would have gone crazy about the alleged penalty and the wrongly ruled out goal, but he was pretty guarded about it, although im sure privately he wasnt impressed.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on December 28, 2013, 02:31:23 am
My boy Kasami scoring again yesterday  8) just a matter of time before he gets an IF!! (I hope)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: sherlockh on December 30, 2013, 04:44:07 am
Yet another shocking ref blunder against Liverpool, bit of a common theme now
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on December 31, 2013, 12:25:10 am
I simply love the age old refereeing debate. 

Rodgers:
"Of course, he [Mourinho] will defend his player and I will defend mine."

...and the Ref has to decide which one is honest. 
At the time; in real time; one time only.
With ten of thousands of biassed lunatics screaming at him.

Piece of ****, being a ref.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: sherlockh on December 31, 2013, 07:23:12 am
I simply love the age old refereeing debate. 

Rodgers:
"Of course, he [Mourinho] will defend his player and I will defend mine."

...and the Ref has to decide which one is honest. 
At the time; in real time; one time only.
With ten of thousands of biassed lunatics screaming at him.

Piece of ****, being a ref.

Not a job I'd like, does give us fans a way of deflecting the blame from the team as well
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on January 02, 2014, 06:50:18 am
WTF! ... Played 10 with a 4-2-4 record - at home. Pathetic.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on January 02, 2014, 07:20:07 am
COYS


That is all  ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on January 02, 2014, 10:39:56 am
Deserved win for spurs, Man utd just can't create anything, yeah that had most of the possession but couldn't complain they were only 1 down at half time, Lennon should have scored.

 Horrible referee tho, he's just affraid to make a brave decision and just doesn't, useless referee
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on January 03, 2014, 06:31:14 am
COYS


That is all  ;D

...and not forgetting "there's only one Timbo, there's only one Timbo, there's only one Timbo... Timbo!.. [and repeat]"

 ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on January 04, 2014, 09:48:20 am
COYS


That is all  ;D

...and not forgetting "there's only one Timbo, there's only one Timbo, there's only one Timbo... Timbo!.. [and repeat]"

 ;D
Sherwood is a gooner, Sherwood is a gooner, na na na na na na na na
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on January 04, 2014, 10:06:17 am
Happy with the way things are going for City recently, been a good festive period, just a shame Arsenal havent dropped some more points yet, patience tho, it will happen soon :p

Hoping for a win against Blackburn in FA cup too, want to go as far as possible in all the cups.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on January 04, 2014, 10:30:27 am
Happy with the way things are going for City recently, been a good festive period, just a shame Arsenal havent dropped some more points yet, patience tho, it will happen soon :p

Hoping for a win against Blackburn in FA cup too, want to go as far as possible in all the cups.

not going to happen one J Rhodes is finding his form again  ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on January 04, 2014, 10:34:44 am
Happy with the way things are going for City recently, been a good festive period, just a shame Arsenal havent dropped some more points yet, patience tho, it will happen soon :p

Hoping for a win against Blackburn in FA cup too, want to go as far as possible in all the cups.

not going to happen one J Rhodes is finding his form again  ;D

haha was thinking Rhodes might manage to get a sneaky goal.  3-1 City, Rhodes for Blackburn.  Dzeko brace and someone else :)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on January 04, 2014, 10:20:40 pm
So interesting RL footy stories ive heard. 

Monaco to sign Lacina Traore before loaning to West Ham for the season.

Sounds like Liverpool are close to signing Salah too, he looks a great player from what Ive seen of him with Basle against Spurs and Chelsea in recent seasons.

I see Diego Costa been linked with Arsenal and Chelsea and a £35m buyout clause being mentioned, hope thats not true, well hope he joins neither of those sides.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on January 04, 2014, 10:55:26 pm
Team news in for today - No Jordan Rhodes for Blackburn Buddha, and City made some changes but unsurprisinly still field a strong team including likes of Silva, Negredo, Dzeko and Fernandinho.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on January 05, 2014, 12:41:42 am
1-0 City at half-time, Negredo. 
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on January 05, 2014, 04:10:52 am
1-0 City at half-time, Negredo. 

Notice you went very quiet after this comment  ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on January 05, 2014, 06:50:20 am
Incase anyone didn't watch the game, we won

(http://gyazo.com/a868a4e8c3587e35af0f44d628926dd2.png)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on January 05, 2014, 07:22:22 am
Sooooo ... Lewandowski signed with Bayern!!! Another one heads that way.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on January 05, 2014, 07:59:36 am
1-0 City at half-time, Negredo. 

Notice you went very quiet after this comment  ;D

I was awaiting your input lol.

Has Lewa just signed a precontract? he's not joining them now is he?  my thoughts on this deal can be summed up by..... BOOOOOOOOOO.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on January 05, 2014, 08:06:07 am
Yeah Eric - joining when current one expires @ the end of the season.

Agreed. BOOOOOOOOOO.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on January 05, 2014, 07:46:31 pm
very BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on January 05, 2014, 10:16:25 pm
BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on January 05, 2014, 11:52:36 pm
so BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO's all round then.

Bayern - BOOOO,  Germans - BOOO,  The most uber coolest manager in history - BOOO, signing good players like Gotze and instantly making them trechearous rats BOOOO, same with Lewandowski - BOOOO, dismantling your closest and cooler rivals - BOOOO and as if that wasnt enough being better than City by winning CL group - BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO.   Ok think that covers it.

Any decent football on today?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on January 06, 2014, 01:59:55 am
Ju
so BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO's all round then.

Bayern - BOOOO,  Germans - BOOO,  The most uber coolest manager in history - BOOO, signing good players like Gotze and instantly making them trechearous rats BOOOO, same with Lewandowski - BOOOO, dismantling your closest and cooler rivals - BOOOO and as if that wasnt enough being better than City by winning CL group - BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO.   Ok think that covers it.

Any decent football on today?

Juve V Roma is on later, if you count serie a as decent
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on January 06, 2014, 05:08:00 am
yeah deffo, but i dont have BT Sport so prob wont see it, unless i stream it and tbh i dont want to watch it THAT much.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on January 06, 2014, 05:17:31 am
United huffing and puffing once again i see
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on January 06, 2014, 05:28:52 am
wow, now that is something :o
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on January 06, 2014, 08:29:35 am
United ... at home ... not surprised any more TBH.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on January 06, 2014, 10:19:53 am
United ... at home ... not surprised any more TBH.

Its like just when you think the cracks couldnt get any bigger, they do.  Moyes is running out of places to hide.   They really need a prolonged run of wins now.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on January 06, 2014, 12:13:18 pm
Indeed - something needs to stop the rot. Even if it's unbeaten (from now) at home, till the end of the season & maybe, just maybe push for the CL playoff spot.

Read some article where the author was commenting that it's not Moyes' fault, but the Glazers. Ok, maybe it's a contributing factor. But, IMO the key thing is that Fergie got the best out of an aging squad. That's the difference.

Again - just my opinion, but there's not a manager on this planet that would done anything special with the current United squad.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on January 06, 2014, 10:15:25 pm
Indeed - something needs to stop the rot. Even if it's unbeaten (from now) at home, till the end of the season & maybe, just maybe push for the CL playoff spot.

Read some article where the author was commenting that it's not Moyes' fault, but the Glazers. Ok, maybe it's a contributing factor. But, IMO the key thing is that Fergie got the best out of an aging squad. That's the difference.

Again - just my opinion, but there's not a manager on this planet that would done anything special with the current United squad.

I think you are probably right Kiwi, its such a strange thing, but i guess in football the margins for winning and losing at top level can be so fine, that Fergie getting that extra 10% from the players could make all the difference.  To me it seems like either Moyes ideas/tactics arent good enough or the players arent responding/taking them onboard properly.   I dont necessarily agree with the overall tone of this article but it sprung up quite soon after this latest defeat.  Strong words.  The more articles like this that appear then the pressure really will begin to mount on Moyes.   

http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2900/fa-cup/2014/01/05/4523479/manchester-united-hit-a-new-low-under-out-of-depth-moyes?ICID=HP_FT_2

Not that i wish to overstate Goal.com's influence on world football of course.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on January 06, 2014, 11:01:22 pm
Yeah - that's strong words indeed. I think the key issue here is exactly what you mention about the more articles like it, the more the pressure mounts.

We've always known that managers have tough jobs. It's compounded by the fact that every Tom, Dick or Harry can just continuously write negative articles. Also, thousands can jump onto the Utd site - fans or not - and pound away with 'sack him' comments.

The higher powers have to contend with all that. Not easy on them nor the manager.

Hindsight being the perfect science, we know that Fergie struggled initially but went on to do great things. However, he never did so in a world that is so 'switched on'. Would he have survived those first few years, if there were thousands/millions of Facebook posts, forum comments, tweets, online articles, etc flying around?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: sherlockh on January 07, 2014, 12:23:16 am
I think Fergie knew exactly what he was was doing when he retired in the summer, he has been over achieving for the past couple of years with a declining team. There are obviously some outstanding players left, Rooney and van Persie spring to mind, but the majority of the players are either ageing or simply not good enough. I actually quite like Moyes and hope he is given some time to create his own team.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on January 07, 2014, 12:25:16 am
what I have heard is that Moyes is training to hard with the oldies (hence injuries), he treats them like youngsters that need more guideance. Fergie didn't made that mistake.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on January 07, 2014, 03:01:16 am
The thing is that if Utd dont rally round and get CL football, then there is a very strong chance that both RVP and Rooney could leave in the summer, so I've heard anyway.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: sherlockh on January 07, 2014, 06:03:38 am
Walcott out for 6 months, not good news for arsenal or England.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on January 07, 2014, 06:15:15 am
Walcott out for 6 months, not good news for arsenal or England.

Thats a shame.  Definitely a bonus for Arsenal's rivals as he's been in good form.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on January 07, 2014, 06:16:39 am
Dam just read they're saying he's already out of the World Cup, that must be a huge blow for a player who would probably be starting those games.  I mean it doesnt get any bigger for a player than playing in a WC in Brazil (no matter how badly run lol)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: sherlockh on January 07, 2014, 06:21:57 am
Dam just read they're saying he's already out of the World Cup, that must be a huge blow for a player who would probably be starting those games.  I mean it doesnt get any bigger for a player than playing in a WC in Brazil (no matter how badly run lol)
It's a real shame for Walcott, as you say he would probably have started for England.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on January 07, 2014, 07:35:11 am
I read an article ... it seems like an everyone that can write an article online, does so! Anyway, the guy went on about strengthening 5 areas - left back, right back, CBs, attacking midfielder, defensive midfielder. It was ok, mentioning 'January signing' and 'ideal signing' - the likes of Luke Shaw/Baines for LB as 'ideal' and Coentrao as short-term.

Basically a good look at the current problems, but nothing in the department where Utd will have problems in the future. So, nothing was mentioned the probability about Rooney or RvP leaving.

In the attacking midfielder slot, Marco Reus was mentioned as an ideal signing. Initially my thoughts went to Dortmund losing players and the probability that he would have CL football there in the near future. Also, the attraction of Premier League football is generally a strong one (yes, read 'money').

However, why would anyone go to Utd other than to help rebuild a squad?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on January 08, 2014, 12:37:46 am
This is what it says about Utd's transfer targets in January/summer.   

Moyes has given the club a list of targets that include 21-year-old Atletico Madrid midfielder Koke, Borussia Dortmund duo Marco Reus, 24, and Ilkay Gundogan, 23, Porto's Eliaquim Mangala, 22, and 18-year-old Southampton left-back Luke Shaw, but they may not be available until the summer.

Heard quite a few of those names been mentioned.  Koke, Shaw and Reus especially.  No idea if Reus would be possible, I would probably lean towards saying it was but who knows.

If those targets are true i guess you can at least be reassured that Moyes is targeting the right calibre of player.  So maybe he is being very honest when he says its unlikely they will do much in January as targets not available.  Also seen Diego Costa mentioned too, with Arsenal and Chelsea as well as Utd.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on January 08, 2014, 08:00:18 am
Yeah Eric ... those names are indeed rumoured - some longer than others (e.g. Mangala)

Read this morning that the 'war chest' is rumoured to be around the 100M mark. Impressive but not sure - like you say - that it will be January. Moyes just needs to be really assertive this time round though.

The fact that he only signed Fellaini - at an inflated price too - made him look like an amateur. There could be other reasons for this, but I'm pretty sure everybody will see it as his schoolboy error.

We all know that over the years Fergie proved his worth in signing the right players (on the whole). Everybody just expected the same thing once the new manager took over - well, I did at least.

My overall concern ... the inability to get CL football ... how will that impede getting the likes of a Reus and/or Gundogan to sign?

I think it's quite clear that we've seen a decline in Liverpool football, since they failed to consistently appear in the CL. Even now, it is reported that Suarez has a release clause should Liverpool not qualify for CL next year. It's such an important aspect for those footballers to show their worth not just in the respective league, but arguably the strongest competition in the world.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on January 08, 2014, 08:50:40 am
Funny ...

(http://i.imgur.com/EYls3Dd.png)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on January 08, 2014, 08:56:14 am
... and not funny ...

Sunderland 2 Utd 1 ...

::)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on January 08, 2014, 09:10:15 am
I know its like hmm what will we talk about in RL football tonight, oh i know another defeat for Utd  :-\
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on January 08, 2014, 09:23:27 am
Crazy stuff. Having flashbacks from school in the late 80's ... ::)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on January 08, 2014, 10:02:32 pm
Quiet today.

Did not see the Utd game, but did see a report where Moyes slammed the referee. Think this was mentioned way back how Fergie had some kind of power over referees, or they were just weary of upsetting the 'team of the moment' for a good number of years.

Seems Moyes is suffering some of the consequences. Not saying the referees aren't doing their jobs, it may just seem that Utd is not getting the 50-50 calls going their way now.

Thoughts?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on January 08, 2014, 10:13:20 pm
nah, don't believe that. It is a rule of thumb that during a year you get as many decisions that go your way as not....over a whole year it will balance out. But may be he is in the period that he is on the 'dark side'. 

Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on January 09, 2014, 05:36:26 am
Quiet today.

Did not see the Utd game, but did see a report where Moyes slammed the referee. Think this was mentioned way back how Fergie had some kind of power over referees, or they were just weary of upsetting the 'team of the moment' for a good number of years.

Seems Moyes is suffering some of the consequences. Not saying the referees aren't doing their jobs, it may just seem that Utd is not getting the 50-50 calls going their way now.

Thoughts?

Yeah i dunno but its definitely worth thinking about.  Was just coming in thinking ive some sympathy for Moyes having seen that penalty given against Utd last night.  Ive only seen it couple times but was very soft, Johnson was probably looking for it, but its easy to give these decisions against Utd at the moment, well so it seems.   When you throw that on top of the Lloris penalty incident it does seem like decisions are going against them at the moment, not helping Utd at a time when they could really do without it.

But back to your point, I 100% believe that Fergie had a control over the refs, an authority you can only get from being at the top of the game for 20+ years, i believe refs were genuinely fearful of getting on the wrong side of Fergie and no doubt in my mind Utd benefitted from this over the years. Moyes through no fault of his own, does not have that.

That being said, obviously the above is just part of the problem, a very small part in the grand scale of things but if decisions had been fair in last couple weeks Utd, might have drawn/gone onto beat (momentum) Spurs and Sunderland, or at very least not lost either of them, would have taken a bit of this building pressure of Moyes, we wouldnt be talking about Utd having lost 3 matches in a row for first time in however many years.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on January 09, 2014, 07:08:39 am
Just put City game on and Toure has gone down injured and looks in pain :o this is a concern
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on January 09, 2014, 07:12:18 am
Ah 2-0 now Negredo again, love watching City play at the moment :)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: sherlockh on January 09, 2014, 07:13:35 am
This could get embarrassing for west ham, city look superb
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on January 09, 2014, 07:53:47 am
I missed Negredo's first initially but saw it at half-time  :o  great goal and great technique.   Just before i write this he got his hat-trick goal, another brilliant finish, what a player.
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Post by: sherlockh on January 09, 2014, 07:58:30 am
I missed Negredo's first initially but saw it at half-time  :o  great goal and great technique.   Just before i write this he got his hat-trick goal, another brilliant finish, what a player.
He's looked better and better as the season has progressed, I did wonder if they would miss Aguero more than they have.
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on January 09, 2014, 08:29:30 am
I missed Negredo's first initially but saw it at half-time  :o  great goal and great technique.   Just before i write this he got his hat-trick goal, another brilliant finish, what a player.
He's looked better and better as the season has progressed, I did wonder if they would miss Aguero more than they have.

Yeah especially given how good the Aguero-Negredo partnership was, but i think thats the thing about Negredo, his link up play is so good he brings the best out of his strike partner, regardless of whether its Aguero or Dzeko or someone else.
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on January 09, 2014, 08:33:01 am
Dam that 6th goal :o brilliant stuff from City
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Post by: sherlockh on January 09, 2014, 08:35:16 am
Dam that 6th goal :o brilliant stuff from City
yes, they are simply superb at killing teams off, great to watch
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Post by: sherlockh on January 09, 2014, 08:37:38 am
West ham are shocking though, no fight, the team looked defeated at 1 0, can see them are prime relegation candidates now.
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on January 09, 2014, 08:39:57 am
Kinda feel for Allardyce, not saying he should stay/go but a team low on confidence and not playing well, down to barebones thru injury are on a hiding to nothing going to City in current form. 
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Post by: Kiwi on January 09, 2014, 10:40:57 am
Watched the goals. Impressive stuff from City.

And do agree Sherlock, WHU are shocking. The way Johnson was defending on Yaya's goal was pathetic. Sure, do expect some cover defence to step in, but when nobody does so you must commit to a tackle.
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Post by: CarlosBoca18 on January 09, 2014, 10:55:58 am
Hate City but love Negredo, inspired signing from Pelligrini.
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Post by: Nophut on January 09, 2014, 07:35:03 pm
Kinda feel for Allardyce, not saying he should stay/go but a team low on confidence and not playing well, down to barebones thru injury are on a hiding to nothing going to City in current form.

Let's not forget they put six past Spurs too, and it didn't cost AVB his... oh, no, hang on... as you were
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Post by: Kiwi on January 09, 2014, 07:50:06 pm
Funny Nop ... I suppose for some ...
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Post by: Cuz on January 10, 2014, 11:56:17 pm
Saw a couple of games that have some relevance. Hammers might have been on a hiding to nothing against City but Forest? Holy sh*t, they were beyond terrible and lucky to only concede 5! Allardyce is doomed.

Utd v Sunderland. Didn't see anything wrong with the ref and at times he was even booed by the mackems for Utd bias. Was a pretty clear pen imo, Clevers swung at the ball from behind, with the wrong leg and missed. Sunderland played well but it was a fairly even game and Utd were unlucky to lose. You are supposed to make your own luck mind you...

I don't believe in the Fergie- ref myth at all. Stats will show that bigger teams get more decisions,  especially at home, but then they're playing more controlled football, not needing to panic and get physical with the opposition. They're more likely to be leading and holding the other team at arms length. Refs make high profile mistakes, couple of long injury times and the myth grows.
Utd aren't getting as many decisions at the moment because they're crap. No composure at the back, a porous midfield and not much clue about playing backs to the wall. They simply commit more fouls.
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on January 10, 2014, 11:58:09 pm
Omfg cuz is back  :o
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on January 11, 2014, 12:01:53 am
Did you not see my thread? I heard the call...
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on January 11, 2014, 12:58:26 am
Did you not see my thread? I heard the call...

Everyday I wd glance at that thread excitedly when I saw the 'new' post icon only to be crippled by disappointment when it wasn't u that had posted, for 2 whole weeks, so don't tell me where I can and can't comment on your return.  You've put a lot of people thru a lot of pain Cuz.  To quote sons of anarchy 'how we gonna make this whole again'
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Post by: Cuz on January 11, 2014, 04:18:57 am
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on January 11, 2014, 05:10:39 am
that works for me

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Post by: Cuz on January 11, 2014, 06:22:16 am
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Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on January 11, 2014, 06:31:32 am
Ah the wanderer returns
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on January 11, 2014, 08:00:09 am
Agree on the comment that bigger teams getting decisions (or at least the appearance of it - as you say, more controlled football, confidence, etc). Also, Utd's crappy defence does make it easier these days.

But, you must think that Fergie for all his vocal bursts - far more than Wenger (comparing him due to # of years in the EPL) - has meant that some referees may be more cautious in their decisions.

The amount of added time will probably be another item for debate, especially for the opposition & when Utd where level or a goal down. Maybe it is just perception, but if & when Fergie mentioned it, people took notice.

Oh well, regardless of all that, Moyes certainly has a fight on his hands. Wonder what January will bring re: transfers ... if anything at all.
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Post by: Nophut on January 11, 2014, 12:08:37 pm
Saw a couple of games that have some relevance. Hammers might have been on a hiding to nothing against City but Forest? Holy sh*t, they were beyond terrible and lucky to only concede 5! Allardyce is doomed.

Utd v Sunderland. Didn't see anything wrong with the ref and at times he was even booed by the mackems for Utd bias. Was a pretty clear pen imo, Clevers swung at the ball from behind, with the wrong leg and missed. Sunderland played well but it was a fairly even game and Utd were unlucky to lose. You are supposed to make your own luck mind you...

I don't believe in the Fergie- ref myth at all. Stats will show that bigger teams get more decisions,  especially at home, but then they're playing more controlled football, not needing to panic and get physical with the opposition. They're more likely to be leading and holding the other team at arms length. Refs make high profile mistakes, couple of long injury times and the myth grows.
Utd aren't getting as many decisions at the moment because they're crap. No composure at the back, a porous midfield and not much clue about playing backs to the wall. They simply commit more fouls.

Thank the fncking lord for common sense prevailing.  ;D

I have a friend who is totally and utterly convinced there is a refereeing conspiracy.  For the most part against his beloved Toffees.

Whenever I see him, I ask him why he follows football, or more so, how he can follow it.

He asks me what I mean.. every time. 
And I tell him... the day I believe referees are not impartial, is the day I'll never watch the sport again.

I still remember the day I stopped watching Giant Haystacks and Big Daddy....   :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on January 11, 2014, 08:00:37 pm
It's possible Kiwi but I do think it either improbable or negligible.

Nop, you think your mates ref conspiracy theories may be inspired by their former manager at all?
(you see how we've almost come full circle here?)
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on January 11, 2014, 11:29:52 pm
I think you have a point Cuz, but i think there is a grand cover up in place too, bcos the minute you Utd fans admit Fergie had a hold over the refs, then it takes away from the success during his era.  So I understand your staunch defence of the integrity of the refs ;)

BUT I have never thought that refs arent impartial, maybe the odd one has slight bias's but who knows.   I think the whole Fergie thing was more of a fear factor for refs, a background psychological pressure if you will.   Then when you throw in the on-field enforcers like Keane and the rest its easy to see why refs were scared to give decisions against Utd.

And yes i do agree that their current form predisposes them to having more decisions going against them.   They are just showing the Johnson pen on Football Focus again and i still dont think its a penalty, neither does Robbie Fowler either lol.   I think your anti-Cleverly views are clouding your judgement here Cuz.  Sure he went in with an awkward challenge but he barely made contact and if he did it wasnt enough to send Johnson down.   Johnson was looking for it, just thinking well if i run fast into the box and then go down at the faintest hint of contact ill get a pen, and he did.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on January 12, 2014, 05:47:23 am
So are we all enjoying watching Utd back on form?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: They Caged Non on January 12, 2014, 06:16:42 am
Just popping in to say 'UP THE BORO' flying
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on January 12, 2014, 07:17:01 am
Back to their best today!

66% possession for Swansea in the 1st half might suggest otherwise but blerh, stats mean NOTHING.

Was actually an enjoyable game to watch, both sides played some decent football. Utd were never in control and quite wasteful at times but they did enough to please me, given recent standards. Nice to see Fletch doing well, Janusaj is a pleasure to follow and of course, I always want to see Kagawa on the pitch. Promising performance.
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Post by: Kiwi on January 12, 2014, 08:23:42 am
I'm getting bored of reading articles 'Utd in crisis' ... blah blah.

Were 3 losses bad. Of course! No doubt about that.

But, in context ...
- Home loss vs Spurs - worst of the lot. Yes, it hurt given the record against them.
- FA Cup loss - at the start of this campaign if someone said Utd would not win the FA Cup ... ok. Personally, better to be out soon - can concentrate / focus on league / CL. Don't have potential replays (mid-week) to bother about too.
- Capital One Cup - away loss by a goal & scoring an away goal in the first leg. Yeah - would suck to draw or lose the next one, but even so, it will be a tough final vs Citeh.

Again, it's back to the media hyping up everything. With all due respect to Spurs and AVB, or any other teams with recent managerial changes. This is a change in personnel after a quarter of a decade. Why are people criticising Moyes for bringing in his team of coaches? If Fergie had not retired but moved on to coaching ... erm ... England, and he brought in people he preferred to work with, would anyone have even blinked an eye? No. One of those is Phil Neville - a guy who played over 250 games for Utd ::).

I'm not downplaying or deflecting here. In this first year, getting some type of European football for next season is important. However, the transfers and rebuilding the club is of more importance to me. Attracting a few big names - spending the 100M or 200M or whatever - on the right players - is key.

The likeness to Liverpool's demise from glory ... that's what Utd needs to avoid. Getting RvP / Rooney back to fitnees & keeping them there. That's important. And lastly, getting Rooney to sign a contract. Most important short-term goal.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on January 12, 2014, 08:36:58 am
Where's Oli ... :P

Miss in the Spurs / Palace game, by a Palace player ...

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-3_JMXn1iOwk/UtFekpwQaTI/AAAAAAAABRQ/FxnWXRFwJnw/s0/11-01-2014-GifNumber-53.gif)


Just wow ... :o
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on January 12, 2014, 08:47:45 am
Have it!

Likewise Kiwi. I just want to see Utd with a direction and a solid core, not this mish mash we're getting atm. Problem is that it's Utd, as soon as they get going in the right direction, everybody instantly expects the world on a plate.
Can't say I'd fault that view too much because if they did start moving forwards then it wouldn't take long at all before they were a great team again. Key to that has to be keeping the world class players they already have so it's not gonna be easy, Moyes really needs to get the team feeling confident of making progress before this season ends. If not then we might well be looking at a 'crisis'.
Wouldn't be too fussed by that as long as the owners realise the need to go back to basics and build from the ground up over a number of seasons. Continuity...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on January 12, 2014, 10:53:18 pm
Wow shocking penalty, he was getting slaughtered on talksport for it yesterday when i was listening to the commentary and its easy to see why.

Watched the 2nd half of the Utd game and bit of the first.  Says a lot about team when Januzaj is the man they look to to dig them out a hole.   Cracking player and a great left foot on him.  Fletcher also seems to be a good bonus for Utd to have back right now.   

Saw last 10 of Atletico-Barca last night, good to see Atletico not losing and staying on same points as Barca, been some effort by them.  Simeone for next City coach lol.   Speaking of which, looking forward to the game today, hoping City turn on the style but wary it has potential to be a tough game.
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on January 13, 2014, 01:42:54 am
Hmm anyone watching the City game.  Great first goal by City but thought Newcastle had just equalised with a corker from Tiote but was disallowed much to the crowds anger bcos Gouffran was in an offside position in line of flight of ball, but it didnt look like it touched him at all.  Seems a fortunate decision for City.   Crowd are mad now and game is heating up.   Game on.  That could end up working in Newcastle's favour, i hope not.  But at same time they look like losing their discipline which is pretty stupid.
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on January 13, 2014, 03:00:58 am
Phew Negredo gets the 2nd and seals the game for City, tough match so a very important 3 pts if not the best performance.  Newcastle are a pretty dirty team when they want to be.
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Post by: Nophut on January 13, 2014, 04:37:07 am
Liverpool very very fortunate to get that challenge on Sterling given as a penalty.

Would love to see Stoke win this.

Love it.
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on January 13, 2014, 04:42:22 am
Dont thinkt thats happening now Nop.  Nice goal by Suarez and great work on assist by Sturridge.  That penalty was very soft looking tho.
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on January 13, 2014, 04:59:15 am
What do you guys think?  For me Sturridge on this kinda form (as he has been all season) should be in the starting XI at Rio for England.
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Post by: sherlockh on January 13, 2014, 05:06:24 am
Wow what a game, I'm shattered  :P
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on January 13, 2014, 07:53:30 am
Just hearing about Domenico Berardi for the first time tonight.    Hadnt really heard of him before but have been noticing him joining big prem clubs in my football manager games.   Funny how that so often happens.   Just checked twitter and tonight he's got 4 against Milan for Sassuolo, sounds like this fella must be quite the hot prospect :o   Bad news for any clubs hoping to snap him up is that Juve own him.
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on January 13, 2014, 07:54:22 am
Just to add some more info, he's only 19 years old and has got 2 of the 4 hat-tricks scored in Serie A this season.  Still 40 minutes to play as well.
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Post by: Kiwi on January 13, 2014, 08:27:26 am
Wow - that is impressive.

And ... as I'm sitting here, I wonder how the good ol' people on UT react. Well, his non-rare silver (72-rated) card has lowest BINs of 40k & open bids have him no less than 28k. Laughable.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on January 13, 2014, 08:29:44 am
Must be a cracking game. Montolivo scored to make it 4-3
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on January 13, 2014, 08:41:58 am
Wow - that is impressive.

And ... as I'm sitting here, I wonder how the good ol' people on UT react. Well, his non-rare silver (72-rated) card has lowest BINs of 40k & open bids have him no less than 28k. Laughable.

haha some things never change eh
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Post by: Kiwi on January 13, 2014, 08:49:46 am
Indeed mate. Watched Banshee yet?
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on January 13, 2014, 09:25:04 am
Indeed mate. Watched Banshee yet?

yeah, well the 1st season at least, is there a 2nd yet? not that im aware of anyway
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on January 13, 2014, 09:57:18 pm
So pardew called pellegrini an old c@nt during the game yesterday, very dignified behaviour for a premiership manager, real classy
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on January 14, 2014, 03:51:47 am
So pardew called pellegrini an old c@nt during the game yesterday, very dignified behaviour for a premiership manager, real classy

Dignity and class left football, a long, long time ago.

(in a galaxy far, far away)

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Post by: Cuz on January 14, 2014, 05:44:32 am
He is quite old tbf. Managers are probably all c*nts as well... No need for the f**king part tho.
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Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on January 14, 2014, 05:49:43 am
hmmmm Seedorf trainer of AC Milan.....right.... ::)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on January 14, 2014, 05:51:35 am
I missed the 'old' part.  I find that hilarious. 
That Alan Pardew called Pellegrini an 'old c@nt'.

I mean... who calls someone that?

Literally making me laugh to myself now as I type.

I just can't take this game seriously any more. 
It has practically ceased to be a sport.
It's more like a panto...

It really is all very pathetic.

Old c@nt!  :D
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Post by: Nophut on January 14, 2014, 05:55:47 am
De Bruyne has gone then.

Thanks for popping in.

Be saying the same about Lamela in the not too distant future I fear...
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Post by: CarlosBoca18 on January 14, 2014, 06:25:14 am
Well deserved Balon D'or win for Ronaldo, thought Messi would win it again due to pure bias.

Anyone see Messi's votes?

1. Iniesta
2. Xavi
3. Neymar

I mean really?  ::) Never liked that Messi is always seen as an angel, think it's all an act that FIFA have played on for all of his career. Incredible player yes, as good a guy as they portray him to be? I doubt it.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on January 14, 2014, 07:17:40 am
Well deserved Balon D'or win for Ronaldo, thought Messi would win it again due to pure bias.

Anyone see Messi's votes?

1. Iniesta
2. Xavi
3. Neymar

I mean really?  ::) Never liked that Messi is always seen as an angel, think it's all an act that FIFA have played on for all of his career. Incredible player yes, as good a guy as they portray him to be? I doubt it.

Would be 'nice' to think that Messi would vote for Ronaldo and vice versa... but no.
Ronaldo voted for Falcao, Bale and Ozil.

There's just no respect there I think... or in the game in general for that matter.

Anyway, more importasntly, how you feeling about Timbo then Carlos?
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on January 14, 2014, 07:41:14 am
Hmm spoilt brat some might say.   Not taking away from his football but there have been rumours of his demands he has made at Barca.  Dont follow them too closely but the suggestion that the best player in the world has some ego issues is not outwith the realms of imagination :D

Call me a sexist dinosaur but was bit surprised to see this sub-headline on bbc sport - Ronaldo and Angerer win Fifa awards - I would ask who the fluck is Angerer but im guessing shes the female player of the year......  apparently she accepted award wearing a hat of some kind, oh the disrespect :o

Oh and its a shame Arsenal are 2 up.  Was hoping they would drop points tonight :(  albeit highly unlikely
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Post by: Kiwi on January 14, 2014, 08:49:39 am
Saw the article mentioning Nasri will be out for 8 weeks. Did not see the game, but must've been a bad tackle?!?!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on January 14, 2014, 08:54:24 am
I've seen worse tbh, I mean it was an ugly and unnecessary tackle for sure tho.   As far as im concerned Newcastle are the new Stoke.   Got some right dirty players there.   But then no wonder they are undisciplined when the boss is calling his opposite number an 'old c*nt' on the touchline.  Pathetic.
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Post by: CarlosBoca18 on January 14, 2014, 10:28:21 am
Hmm, not sure on Timbo Hop. Wanted a manager that would let Spurs play the slick attacking football they're capable of, but Sherwood just loves playing on the counter, he's getting the results yes, not sure he's the best match for Spurs though.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on January 14, 2014, 11:08:59 am
I saw the chats about it.

From my perspective, Pardew has one of those faces that is just so 'punchable' it's scary. There's an actor that is a look alike with him & whenever I see him in a TV series, he's always an irritating swine.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on January 14, 2014, 11:30:53 am
Hmm, not sure on Timbo Hop. Wanted a manager that would let Spurs play the slick attacking football they're capable of, but Sherwood just loves playing on the counter, he's getting the results yes, not sure he's the best match for Spurs though.

Im one of the sceptics on this appointment.   Going fine so far but i really dont see Spurs as a threat to the top 4 with him in charge.  Sure i expect they will do as they always do and pick up the odd result against top 4 but i dont think he will help them to the next level.  At best i think he will continue to do what he has done and just steady the ship.

Who's this Bentaleb fella anyway? young Belgian CM? must've been doing well for Sherwood with the u21s or whoever he was in charge for anyway.  Sounds like he's doing alright tho.

Matic to join Chelsea soon as well eh.   They were laughing about that on H&J on talksport today, as Chelsea gave him to Benfica as part of Luiz deal only valued at a few million, now they buy him back for 20m lol.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on January 14, 2014, 11:35:52 am
'Manchester City want to sign Barcelona central midfielder Xavi, 33, to play for their new Major League Soccer franchise New York City FC in 2015'

Sorry, what is this nonsense?!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on January 14, 2014, 11:39:50 am
'Manchester City want to sign Barcelona central midfielder Xavi, 33, to play for their new Major League Soccer franchise New York City FC in 2015'

Sorry, what is this nonsense?!

Had to google that but found this on bbc so guess there could be some truth in it??  No doubt he will still be in the FIFPRO TOTY even when he's playing in the MLS lol

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/22615026
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on January 14, 2014, 12:21:25 pm
Re: Matic ... agreed - laughable!

Xavi ... interesting one. And yeah - he would still make the friggin' team! LOL
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on January 16, 2014, 08:49:38 am
Hmm nice to see Aguero back and City putting Blackburn to the sword :D  apologies Buddha but you shoulda just lost the first match ;)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on January 16, 2014, 10:11:06 am
have to laugh you's needed to play all you top strikers tonight.

On another note glad to see Guidetti getting away from city
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on January 16, 2014, 10:28:12 am
have to laugh you's needed to play all you top strikers tonight.

On another note glad to see Guidetti getting away from city

Haha didnt know we had anything but top strikers :p

Im also glad to see Guidettti getting away (on loan) looking forward to seeing what he can do IRL.  Good that he will be in Premiership as well, easier to keep track on his progress and hopefully he can score some goals against City's title rivals.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on January 16, 2014, 10:59:22 am
Ooooh

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/25749268
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on January 16, 2014, 11:36:10 am
haha i find that quite funny for some reason.   I have to say as time goes on, I find myself turning from a Messi fan to a Ronaldo fan.

I know this was mentioned earlier but again this backs up my new found respect for Ronaldo, the fact he actually used his votes fairly, unlike Messi's votes.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2538786/Cristiano-Ronaldo-Lionel-Messi-tactical-voting-Ballon-dOr.html (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2538786/Cristiano-Ronaldo-Lionel-Messi-tactical-voting-Ballon-dOr.html)


Also im curious to know why Joachim Loew didnt vote?  was he pissed off there wasnt more germans in it?  we need answers lol
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on January 16, 2014, 11:59:49 am
See City are one goal away from 100 goals in all competitions :o

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Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on January 16, 2014, 01:18:53 pm
Always favoured Ronaldo myself Eric, he's the complete athlete, never mind just the complete footballer, encourage anyone who hasn't seen this before to give it a watch;

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dWR_ku1AAtM (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dWR_ku1AAtM)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on January 16, 2014, 06:16:44 pm
So ... Gundogan. Utd or Real ... interesting.

Who would you choose?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on January 16, 2014, 08:03:36 pm
Hmm I think in current circumstances he would chose Real
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on January 20, 2014, 02:00:45 am
When he's on form and wants it, Adebayor is one of the best in the league, no question.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TWS001 on January 20, 2014, 02:22:58 am
AVB is a clueless manager, said that last year when he gave the Inter team talk for the second leg straight after the first leg.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on January 20, 2014, 03:28:36 am
Sherwoods doing well so far.

Watching Chelsea-Utd now, Utd trailing already, really hope that they get something from this game for 2 reasons.   1)  I have a bet on BTTS and 2) i would like Chelsea to drop points in title race.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on January 20, 2014, 03:46:08 am
Really disappointed in Utds performance so far.  Where's the fight?  2-0 down to an average Chelsea  :-\
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on January 20, 2014, 04:08:41 am
Make that 3.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on January 20, 2014, 05:12:18 am
I'm selling UT now  ::)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on January 20, 2014, 07:55:41 am
I actually thought Utd were doing alright today but conceded at bad times, poor goals to let in. Perhaps that says more about my expectations. Dinner was ready after an hour and I didn't bother watching the rest.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: sherlockh on January 21, 2014, 07:22:16 am
Lukaku looks very different with his new haircut
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on January 22, 2014, 07:37:43 am
Turned the tv on tonight and City already 2 up.   Actually think they should sub out the best players to avoid injuries.   Would be good to see Jovetic get on in the 2nd half.   Hardly seen him kick a ball this season.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on January 22, 2014, 08:05:54 am
Just switched it on Eric. Wow ... strong run from Negredo. What a buy he was!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on January 22, 2014, 08:08:52 am
Are you referring to that 3rd goal Kiwi, loved that, fantastic goal and just to repeat whats been said multiple times already, what a player.   Lives up to his nickname every time he plays.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on January 22, 2014, 08:23:27 am
Sorry of course you were lol.

A lot of talk of Mata to Utd today Kiwi, any thoughts on that one?  Im guessing yes please and then some more?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on January 22, 2014, 08:36:11 am
Absolutely mate! Even at 40M quid ... yes please indeed.

Amazed that Mata is filling the bench.

Also saw something on Dante from Bayern. Another one I would take ... but he is 30yo. I'd be surprised though as playing 1st team football for Bayern is far more lucrative than playing Europa League next year ::)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on January 22, 2014, 08:50:37 am
Absolutely mate! Even at 40M quid ... yes please indeed.

Amazed that Mata is filling the bench.

Also saw something on Dante from Bayern. Another one I would take ... but he is 30yo. I'd be surprised though as playing 1st team football for Bayern is far more lucrative than playing Europa League next year ::)

Ah yeah i heard that one on Dante as well, at the time i was a bit disappointed as last time it was City i heard linked with him.  But wasnt aware that he is 30, so if he does join Utd i wont feel too bad about it knowing that.   Not that he wouldnt  be a good signing.

40m seems a bit on the steep side for Mata, I feel like 25m odds would be a more appropriate price, but no doubt he would add something to Utd,  having him behind Rooney and RVP would def be a fearsome attack, even if only till the front pair leave in the summer ( I jest of course ;))
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on January 22, 2014, 09:35:19 am
He he ... yeah, RvP/Rooney are key to Utd keeping up with the rest, for the next year or 2.

40M ... well, that's an interesting debate given what does a 'good signing' cost these days. Going on some recent midfielders - Ozil (42.5), Navas (22.9), Fernandinho (30), Fellaini (27.5), Willian (32), Hazard (32), Oscar (25). We know a few of these could've been 10-15% cheaper.

Still ... 40M wouldn't be that excessive given he's still 25yo. If they could get into the mid 30's then it would be better, but I think Chelsea will make them 'overpay' given it's United.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on January 22, 2014, 10:02:28 am
He he ... yeah, RvP/Rooney are key to Utd keeping up with the rest, for the next year or 2.

40M ... well, that's an interesting debate given what does a 'good signing' cost these days. Going on some recent midfielders - Ozil (42.5), Navas (22.9), Fernandinho (30), Fellaini (27.5), Willian (32), Hazard (32), Oscar (25). We know a few of these could've been 10-15% cheaper.

Still ... 40M wouldn't be that excessive given he's still 25yo. If they could get into the mid 30's then it would be better, but I think Chelsea will make them 'overpay' given it's United.

Yes very true on the comparison of transfer prices is interesting.  Obviously length of contract remaining, age and whether the selling club actually want to sell are big factores in determining what the price should be.

Personally i dont like the way Chelsea do their business (me and a million others) they remind me of Madrid, they overpay for players then freeze them out but still demand top dollar if anyone wants to rescue them from their hell.   Its like they try to compensate for their dreadful purchasing strategy when they sell players, even the ones they dont want, like De Bruyne for example and now Mata.  The only thing for me that could justify 40m for Mata is perhaps a levy for selling to a rival.   But tbh i dont think Chelsea would sell to Utd if they considered them a (current) rival.

But as you say at least he has his best years ahead of him so if he helps Utd to 5 years of success then maybe its not so bad in the modern game.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on January 22, 2014, 06:40:56 pm
considering their current lame midfield I think 40M is a bargain for United. Mata could be te missing link in order to play a bit creative,

Dante is a good defender but there are more in the world. They could be better invest in someone like Caulker, young and promising but yet alreday playing on a decent level.

Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on January 23, 2014, 06:03:25 am
Wow, looks like this has developed very quickly :o

Tancredi Palmeri ‏@tancredipalmeri 16m
BREAKING NEWS: Mata to sign for Manchester United for 45m € (via @GuillemBalague )
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on January 23, 2014, 06:09:50 am
Morning People ...

Yeah Eric. Saw that Utd have officially bid £37M and another one saying Chelsea want £42M.

Also, I saw an article that Atletico Madrid were 'tempting' Moyes with Filipe Luis & Diego Costa, to stay away from Mata (they obv want him).

Overall, I just like the fact that something is happening and not being left till the last second.

Edit ... Mata was to complete a medical too.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on January 23, 2014, 06:16:22 am
Just amazed how quickly its gone from rumour to being confirmed by reputable sources.   I think this is a show of support for Moyes from the Utd board.  I mean if they didnt do something like this, and he got couple more bad results and got sacked, perhaps people could say he never had a fair crack of the whip.   
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on January 23, 2014, 06:26:53 am
True!

The kid read out some stats that someone had posted - unfortunately an image that I cannot find. In searching though, this article came up - dated 16/1/14 - http://www.thescore.ie/16-interesting-stats-about-david-moyes-man-united-1266847-Jan2014/

Some interesting excerpts - the positive ones :D:
- David Moyes has a better win% record (57.58) than any manager in United’s history apart from Alex Ferguson (59.67). Moyes’ win% with Everton was much lower though (41%).
- Moyes won 18 of his first 31 games in charge at United — a better record than Sir Matt Busby (15), Ron Atkinson (14) and Sir Alex Ferguson (12).
- Only Arsene Wenger, Alex Ferguson and Harry Redknapp have managed more Premier League games than David Moyes.
- United have won no points from goals scored within the last ten minutes of games (aka ‘Fergie time’) this season, compared with 11 points by this time last season. (let the conspiracies start ... )

There are heaps of others in there showing how bad Utd have started under Moyes too. Overall I do think Utd will have patience till at least this time next year.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on January 23, 2014, 06:58:16 am
Guillem Balague
@GuillemBalague
All agreed. Juan Mata will be a Manchester United player. 45 million euros. All will be announced very soon

This was an hour ago.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on January 23, 2014, 07:21:58 am
Guillem Balague
@GuillemBalague
All agreed. Juan Mata will be a Manchester United player. 45 million euros. All will be announced very soon

This was an hour ago.

Haha see my previous post on it - sorry i hate to say that :p

Tell you what on evidence of this first half by god United need some help, and as has been mentioned previously, they need more than just Mata.   Not at all impressed by their performance so far in this game.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on January 23, 2014, 07:27:46 am
Absolutely agree mate. I'm watching it & thinking there's just no real creativity in attack. Some really stupid errors in midfield gifts the ball back to them.

On Januzaj - do see him making some terrific runs/passes in. Quality player. Also, Kagawa's cross in earlier was class too ... hopefully these players get given more of the ball. People around them need to catch a wakeup. Welbeck having that crack on goal ... I'd crack his head asking him if he's really that daft or he overrates himself!

So, one goal up now, I'd hope Utd take advantage of a Sunderland pushing forward and thereby getting another goal or 3. Yup ... very optimistic :D.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on January 23, 2014, 07:31:22 am
Also Eric ... I believe Guillem Balague more given he's Spanish :D

Actually the reason I posted was more about the 'All Agreed' rather than your's just mentioning 'to sign' :P
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on January 23, 2014, 07:41:43 am
Also Eric ... I believe Guillem Balague more given he's Spanish :D

Actually the reason I posted was more about the 'All Agreed' rather than your's just mentioning 'to sign' :P

Im confused did you see the 'via@GuillemBallague' at end of the tweet i posted?  anyway who cares lol im not that anal about things :D 
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on January 23, 2014, 07:45:37 am
no way ...

Did you edit it in?

He he ... maybe I was just reading selectively. Oops ... sorry mate.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on January 23, 2014, 08:04:35 am
no way ...

Did you edit it in?

He he ... maybe I was just reading selectively. Oops ... sorry mate.

haha nope did not, must've been in your blind spot :P easily done
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on January 23, 2014, 08:51:18 am
United not looking too clever now, could see them getting stung here
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on January 23, 2014, 09:00:39 am
That miss by Hernandez was pretty poor IMO.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on January 23, 2014, 09:04:33 am
and Januzaj as good as he is, is too greedy at the moment.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on January 23, 2014, 09:10:02 am
Yeah - could've been wiser on that one. Doesn't take much for wunderkid comments to go one's head.

Damn ... freakin' nervous ending!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on January 23, 2014, 09:11:54 am
WOW!

This season just gets better ....
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on January 23, 2014, 09:12:02 am
OH MY WORD :o
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on January 23, 2014, 09:14:20 am
LOL ... happy to eat my words for now ... funny that Hernandez nearly skied that over!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on January 23, 2014, 09:14:45 am
Wow what the hell.   I accidentally put a 5er on Sunderland to win on pens at 1-0 down without realising that away goals counted, got odds of 20-1.  Was going to put the same on Utd till i realised my error, wish i had now!!!! c'mon Sunderland eeek, could win 100 pounds if they win on pens!!!!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on January 23, 2014, 09:16:46 am
LOOOOOOLLLL Eric ...

That's funny. Really wished you'd done the Utd one too :P
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on January 23, 2014, 09:20:29 am
I know gutted (in a way) was so close to putting it on, but like i say stopped myself just when i realised it meant the game had to finish 2-1.   Figured why waste another fiver.   Have put £25 on United at just under even money to hopefully cover myself somewhat since my original bet of Hernandez to score and United to win flopped (only normal time counts)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on January 23, 2014, 09:23:23 am
The way this shootout is going ... who knows!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on January 23, 2014, 09:25:04 am
Holy crap ... this is horrendous!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on January 23, 2014, 09:27:44 am
Wow wow wow, some dreadful pens there but lucky me.   Incredible finish to the game.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: sherlockh on January 23, 2014, 09:28:16 am
Laughable, what a shocking group of pens
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on January 23, 2014, 09:29:01 am
Yeah sure was bad Kiwi.  I had to step away from forum/facebook as im watching a stream thats about a minute behind everyone elses.  Crazy, might have known that was going to happen, some shocking penalties in there.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on January 23, 2014, 09:29:40 am
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Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on January 23, 2014, 09:44:10 am
jezus...does noone knows how to take a penalty????

shocking loss of Milan too
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on January 23, 2014, 10:04:03 am
jezus...does noone knows how to take a penalty????

shocking loss of Milan too

Milan are an utter shambles of a team this year.   I was likening them to Man Utd at the weekend as they laboured to another dull win.   
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on January 24, 2014, 04:40:28 am
Well....

Funny actually. Thought that 1-0 after 90min was a Utd win (wasn't thinking too hard), rolled myself a cig ready for the final whistle. Doh, ET. When Sunderland scored I just upped and went out for it. Glanced thru the window and saw that the wife had rewound and paused it, she was watching Jamie Oliver on the iPlayer so I knew something was up...
Pens then. Thought through Utds 11 and just went 'nope'. Wasn't wrong there.
Still, happier that it's not Utd who have to go lose the final against City.

Mata, bring it on! Couldn't give a stuff what he costs.
I do believe there's more quality in the squad than a lot of people think, with the strikers coming back, Vidic not out for long, possibly Fellaini to start proving himself when he can play again, Januzaj progressing, Kagawa getting pitch time. With Mata added, there's no reason to think Utd aren't capable of clicking and showing some real class, there's time left to make a big difference. Of course, there's no reason to expect them not to stumble thru the rest of the season either.
Fingers crossed.

On the CBs. Not exactly overawed with the Dante rumour, rather see them linked with someone younger and proven, not a player liable to be just as much of a hopeless cause as other Brazilian 'CB's we could mention.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on January 24, 2014, 05:33:00 am
Well ... I suppose it's so bad that crying about it makes no sense so one's got to laugh.

Saw these pics ... http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/picturegalleries/10591686/Manchester-Uniteds-penalty-horror-show-in-pictures.html . The expression on Evra's face (#9) ... priceless.

Then ... this was also ... erm ... hilarious ... http://www.espn.co.uk/football/sport/story/276413.html . Wonder if a mate called & gave him the phone ::)



On another note, saw this one ... http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/manchester-united/10591931/Juan-Matas-37m-transfer-to-Manchester-United-unfair-on-title-rivals-says-Arsenal-manager-Arsene-Wenger.html

Laughable. Just go sell a pretty amazing player - for 35-40M ... just to upset the title contenders ::). Now the January transfer is unfair ... how many years has Wenger been around? Not hitting out at a rival, but the comment that the transfer is 'unfair', is just pathetic. If Chelsea were selling him for 1 quid ... sure, that would be unfair :D

Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on January 24, 2014, 06:08:08 am
I hate to be a co-conspirator Kiwi but I saw that about Mata and if it was anyone but Mourinho i would agree but the fact it is him, I really dont put that level of attention to detail, scullduggery if you might, is not beyond a man of Mourinho's ilk.   I would actually be quite surprised if the fact that Man Utd still had to play Arsenal and City again was lost on Mourinho when he authorised this transaction.   We know he wants to win at all costs, he doesnt (rightly so) see Utd as a title rival anymore, so if he can do something, anything that might throw the littlest spanner in the title charge of City and Arsenal, i fully believe he would do that.  Really is a bit of a win/win deal for Chelsea/Mourinho that one.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on January 24, 2014, 06:14:22 am
In the words of Kevin Keegan, I would love it, love it, if City won the league and Arsenal came 2nd ahead of Chelsea this year.   Obviously Arsenal coming 2nd isnt as important to me but really hope City show Mourinho and Chelsea who's boss this season. 
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on January 24, 2014, 06:21:29 am
Priceless indeed, love it!

Tbf to Wenger, it does seem like they've highlighted what he says in such a way as to complement their desired headline. I think he has a valid enough point but it's not as big a deal as he probably thinks it is. Do agree that it absolutely has to be a factor in Mourinhos thinking.

Saw this earlier...

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Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on January 24, 2014, 09:17:38 pm
I get what you're saying Eric & wouldn't put it past Mourinho to use those types of tactics.

I suppose the issue for me would be that if we'd heard about this at the start of January & Chelsea specifically held off until after their game v Utd, then his tactics would've been obvious. Maybe he did (after that Newcastle game) & Utd have been expressing interest for a few weeks ::). It seemed to escalate quite quickly & reports say it will be finalised today.

And yes Cuz ... as normal they do twist words slightly. Overall, the January window is needed. They cannot get rid of it.

Other bits ...
- Osvaldo ... WOW! Shocking that a 'professional' that costs 15M will act like that. Maybe going on loan to Inter. Who'd want someone like him in the team given this is not his first 'scuffle' with a team mate.
- Falcao set to miss World Cup. Interesting to see that Monaco are now interested in another striker - potentially J. Martinez or Vucinic.
- Chelsea beat Liverpool to sign Salah - was surprised to see this one given that it was always being reported that Liverpool were going to sign him.

Ah ... enough browsing the net for now ... watching Federer vs Nadal.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on January 25, 2014, 12:13:14 am
Hey Kiwi some interesting news eh.

I heard Falcao was injured but only found out this morning it was his ACL and that he will probably miss WC.   You would think that would mean no Lacina Traore to Everton but as you point out, looks like Monaco have other irons in the fire.

Was also very surprised to hear about Salah to Chelsea.   Brendan Rodgers has said this morning that he still thinks they are in race for him.   But sounds like he is en route to Chelsea (hope he's cr@p)

Agree on Osvaldo - apparently stuck the head on Fonte and broke his nose according to reports.  Id imagine that kind of conflict would take some getting over, not sort of thing you can just kiss and make up over.

Oh and lastly, apparently the guy that injured Falcao has been getting death threats - always that bit more believable when there is a Colombian link lol.  Shouldnt laugh.  Though if there was malicious intent in the tackle id say he deserves all the flak he gets (not death obv) but i really hope he regrets his actions.

Very touching show of support from his former teammates at At Madrid who wore t-shirts of support before their Copa del Rey match last night.

Think that covers it for now, saw City linked with Mangala and Dante again the other day.  Would quite like for Mangala to arrive (just cos he's younger) but very little in way of any kind of official news on this so no idea if theres anything in it.   A top centre back alongside Kompany could really enhance City, would struggle to find a weak spot in whole team in that case.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on January 25, 2014, 09:08:14 am
Sheesh ... death threats & that link ... I'd be worried.

Mangala - yeah, it seems like he's quite popular. Whilst on him ... got to say that Porto are just an amazing club at finding & developing talent! What a powerhouse they would be in European football if they could keep them by paying huge salaries.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TWS001 on January 26, 2014, 12:03:02 am
Watching the Bournemouth/Liverpool game, Brad Jones in goal has to be the biggest accident waiting to happen here surely?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on January 26, 2014, 02:29:07 am
Didnt see it TWS so dont know, but i guess he got a clean sheet in the end.

City losing to Watford, im sure thats just them trying to give me an opportunity to win on in-play betting.   Not ready to hit alarm bells just yet.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on January 26, 2014, 02:30:29 am
ok now im confused, 2-0 Watford!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on January 26, 2014, 07:03:14 am
What a turnaround by Cit... er ... Aguero! Damn!



Considering I have no real interest in the FA Cup ::) ... thought I would post something relevant ...
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/manchester-united/10596940/Juan-Mata-is-greeted-by-Manchester-United-manager-David-Moyes-as-he-arrives-by-helicopter-for-medical.html

Nice touch on the colour of the handkerchief there ;)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on January 26, 2014, 08:40:14 am
It is a good day ...

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Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on January 27, 2014, 06:25:12 am
Happy to draw Chelsea at home in cup, wd be very gd to knock them out, hopefully, relish the opportunity to do so.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on January 29, 2014, 07:06:48 am
Football tonight gents, Rvp puts utd ahead early on, place is 'bouncing' according to bbc.  Sounds like the Mata effect
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on January 29, 2014, 07:14:39 am
Southampton beating Arsenal  ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on January 29, 2014, 07:20:51 am
Arsenal a goal down, great news hope it stays that way
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on January 29, 2014, 07:21:30 am
Lol oops never saw your post Carlos, in a restaurant on my mobile
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on January 29, 2014, 08:26:11 am
Flamini red card...

C'mon you Saints!  ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on January 29, 2014, 08:30:31 am
Echo that hopnut.

What a greedy wee tw@t Sturridge was there.  Suarez going mad as always when he doesnt get the ball but hate seeing that selfish type of play regardless of whether you are on a hat-trick.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on January 29, 2014, 09:45:05 am
Mission accomplished, win and go top tomorrow for City, surely thats enough incentive to beat Spurs.   Sure they have been on good form but im confident City will take them down, Negredo is back in squad after all and going top is all the motivation we will need.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on January 29, 2014, 09:56:11 am
As long as it's an improvement from 6-0 I'll be satisfied Eric  ::) Is it on Sky Sports tomorrow?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on January 29, 2014, 10:30:27 am
Id take a 1-0 right now.   No i think its on BT Sports well so my mate said earlier when he gave me his login details :)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on January 29, 2014, 10:36:58 am
Dam we have to win, Chelsea got a gift of 3 pts at home to West Ham, simply cannot let them go top.   Cant be arsed reading headlines about how great Mourinho is cos his shitty Chelsea side are top of the league
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on January 30, 2014, 08:28:33 am
City immense tonight only complaint adebayor not sent off
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on January 30, 2014, 08:46:50 am
Personally didn't see it but it's obvious the Rose red card changed the game since City got a penalty and scored from it. Also heard it was the same linesman who disallowed the Tiote goal vs City and the Sterling goal vs City, would make sense really  :D

Expected a defeat though so won't be bitter about the decision, City will run away with the league this season IMO.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on January 30, 2014, 09:02:55 am
I wasn't a Sherwood fan at all before his appointment, but he has won me over 100%.  5 wins, 1 draw and a defeat to City.
Superb post match interview tonight.  Called the goal as offside.  Very humble, honest man.

Surely no-one can stop this City side side buying their second PL title now?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on January 30, 2014, 09:08:17 am
Conversely, lost a lot of respect for Aguero tonight.  Always thought he was a fabulous player, but tonight saw a different side to him. 

Filthy cheating player.  Eyeing Dawson as he goes up for the ball, shoulder barges him in the back and then falls to the floor simulating an elbow to the head.

I have no interest in players like that. 
All the talent in the world means nothing if you behave like that  - let alone when you're winning.

Officials got a lot of unfair stick tonight.  Ginola and Hargreaves couldn't agree after 8 or 9 replays... what chance the lino?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on January 30, 2014, 10:06:36 am
I wasn't a Sherwood fan at all before his appointment, but he has won me over 100%.  5 wins, 1 draw and a defeat to City.
Superb post match interview tonight.  Called the goal as offside.  Very humble, honest man.

Surely no-one can stop this City side side buying their second PL title now?


haha i love a bit of football debate so please take my comments with reason.

My thoughts are this - Sure dawsons elbow on aguero was not a red, BUT spurs discipline was a disgrace tonight, the injuries City sustained surely provide evidence of that.  I felt Spurs were outclassed tonight, Adebayor in particular was a disgrace, wtf was he doing to Toure when he got subbed off, uncalled for and disrespectful to a fellow pro, imo Spurs tried to do a hatchet job on City tonight and got exactly what they deserved, a humping.   You mention Aguero, but i think the fact he went off injured tells its own story.  I cant reiterate enough that i feel Spurs were outclassed and tried to even it up with aggression and foul play.  Poor show imo. 

Red card for Rose harsh, was it a pen tho, yes it was in my opinion, he got the ball first but if he hadnt taken man as well, Dzeko would still have had a goalscoring chance, so if you are going to blame anyone for that blame the rules.  Rules say denying a goalscoring opportunity is a red card, and it was still a goalscoring opportunity despite him getting a tiny touch on the ball.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on January 30, 2014, 10:10:23 am
Personally didn't see it but it's obvious the Rose red card changed the game since City got a penalty and scored from it. Also heard it was the same linesman who disallowed the Tiote goal vs City and the Sterling goal vs City, would make sense really  :D

Expected a defeat though so won't be bitter about the decision, City will run away with the league this season IMO.

TBF I only watched the first 25 minutes but that it was only 1-0 at half time really surprised me, City were miles better then only leading by a goal tbh
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on January 30, 2014, 10:15:53 am
Personally didn't see it but it's obvious the Rose red card changed the game since City got a penalty and scored from it. Also heard it was the same linesman who disallowed the Tiote goal vs City and the Sterling goal vs City, would make sense really  :D

Expected a defeat though so won't be bitter about the decision, City will run away with the league this season IMO.

TBF I only watched the first 25 minutes but that it was only 1-0 at half time really surprised me, City were miles better then only leading by a goal tbh

Indeed, City went about their business like a team that knew they would go top with a win, was really impressed with the urgency they showed in that first half.

Only noticed Chelsea were drawing 0-0 with about 5 mins to go, couldnt believe it, perfect night for City :)  maybe i jinxed them with my comment about the gifted 3 points last night :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on January 30, 2014, 10:19:33 am
I wasn't a Sherwood fan at all before his appointment, but he has won me over 100%.  5 wins, 1 draw and a defeat to City.
Superb post match interview tonight.  Called the goal as offside.  Very humble, honest man.

Surely no-one can stop this City side side buying their second PL title now?


Red card for Rose harsh, was it a pen tho, yes it was in my opinion, he got the ball first but if he hadnt taken man as well, Dzeko would still have had a goalscoring chance, so if you are going to blame anyone for that blame the rules.  Rules say denying a goalscoring opportunity is a red card, and it was still a goalscoring opportunity despite him getting a tiny touch on the ball.

How would Dzeko still have had a goal scoring opportunity when Rose put the ball behind the goal? Even if he hadn't touched Dzeko it would have went out for a corner, so it wasn't a penalty, in my opinion (And most pundits too). And 'tiny touch on the ball'? C'mon now Eric :D

You're right though Spurs were completely outclassed and like I said, even without the red/pen decision it would have been a City win, would have rather the shots that hit the post went in than the 4th and 5th though considering they were rebounds. City definitely deserved the luck they got in those goals but they did deserve that luck, probably deserved a few more goals too.

Not a massive fan of the Dawson/Chiriches partnership, Chiriches is like Luiz and comes out and tries to read the game, when he misjudges it he needs the other CB to be well positioned and difficult to beat and Dawson just hasn't provided him with that the way Gary Cahill does for Luiz.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on January 30, 2014, 10:24:22 am
I wasn't a Sherwood fan at all before his appointment, but he has won me over 100%.  5 wins, 1 draw and a defeat to City.
Superb post match interview tonight.  Called the goal as offside.  Very humble, honest man.

Surely no-one can stop this City side side buying their second PL title now?


Red card for Rose harsh, was it a pen tho, yes it was in my opinion, he got the ball first but if he hadnt taken man as well, Dzeko would still have had a goalscoring chance, so if you are going to blame anyone for that blame the rules.  Rules say denying a goalscoring opportunity is a red card, and it was still a goalscoring opportunity despite him getting a tiny touch on the ball.

How would Dzeko still have had a goal scoring opportunity when Rose put the ball behind the goal? Even if he hadn't touched Dzeko it would have went out for a corner, so it wasn't a penalty, in my opinion (And most pundits too). And 'tiny touch on the ball'? C'mon now Eric :D

You're right though Spurs were completely outclassed and like I said, even without the red/pen decision it would have been a City win, would have rather the shots that hit the post went in than the 4th and 5th though considering they were rebounds. City definitely deserved the luck they got in those goals but they did deserve that luck, probably deserved a few more goals too.

Not a massive fan of the Dawson/Chiriches partnership, Chiriches is like Luiz and comes out and tries to read the game, when he misjudges it he needs the other CB to be well positioned and difficult to beat and Dawson just hasn't provided him with that the way Gary Cahill does for Luiz.

well in one replay i saw it looked like a tiny touch, saw another replay there could be different but in first viewing it looked a 100% a penalty, was a desperate last ditch lunge, ok they say on MOTD it was a bad decision so i guess i should accept that.  But no doubt City were better team and deserved win, and that doesnt take away from what i said about Spurs discipline, felt they were bad tonight, fouling all over the pitch.  Cut a long story short, 3 points for City were completely deserved, fair play to Sherwood for admitting that.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on January 30, 2014, 10:31:21 am
Wasn't able to watch the game Eric, hence me not commenting on the discipline matters you brought up, didn't see much of it on MOTD so I have no idea what went on there. Does seem like a tactic Sherwood would employ though, not something I'm a fan of, even if it's against a team I hate, just makes it look like amateurs playing against professionals.

Worries me though, especially at home the game should not have went that way, Spurs don't keep anywhere near as much possession under Sherwood as we did with AVB and that's what let City rule the game tonight. You let City dictate the tempo, you get a right good hammering and tonight proved that. Not saying if Spurs had 60-65% possession they would have won, but it certainly wouldn't have been as easy for City.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on January 30, 2014, 10:31:50 am
I wasn't a Sherwood fan at all before his appointment, but he has won me over 100%.  5 wins, 1 draw and a defeat to City.
Superb post match interview tonight.  Called the goal as offside.  Very humble, honest man.

Surely no-one can stop this City side side buying their second PL title now?


haha i love a bit of football debate so please take my comments with reason.

My thoughts are this - Sure dawsons elbow on aguero was not a red, BUT spurs discipline was a disgrace tonight, the injuries City sustained surely provide evidence of that.  I felt Spurs were outclassed tonight, Adebayor in particular was a disgrace, wtf was he doing to Toure when he got subbed off, uncalled for and disrespectful to a fellow pro, imo Spurs tried to do a hatchet job on City tonight and got exactly what they deserved, a humping.   You mention Aguero, but i think the fact he went off injured tells its own story.  I cant reiterate enough that i feel Spurs were outclassed and tried to even it up with aggression and foul play.  Poor show imo. 

Red card for Rose harsh, was it a pen tho, yes it was in my opinion, he got the ball first but if he hadnt taken man as well, Dzeko would still have had a goalscoring chance, so if you are going to blame anyone for that blame the rules.  Rules say denying a goalscoring opportunity is a red card, and it was still a goalscoring opportunity despite him getting a tiny touch on the ball.

Ah the irony.. I actually did think Spurs stepped up the physical side of their game after a while, but this was in response to City's dirty physical tactics of their own, and not to mention the play acting.

Nobody on the planet can dispute that City were, and are the better side.  Only a fool would try and say any different.

The offside was an impossible decision - and Ade was offside, and may have got a touch.  The penalty was harsh.
HE did get the ball, and if the player goes down under a tackle, since when is that a foul, and therefore denying a goal scoring opportunity? It's only denying a GS opportunity if it's a foul, obviously. 
Again, I don't blame the officials, as they have to call it in real time, seeing it once.

Didn't see Ade and Toure when subbed, so can't comment.

To say Adebayor was disrespectful though is a bit of a joke really.  There is zero respect left in football. 
None between players, and none towards officials. 
Has been long gone for many years now mate.

Not sure what story Aguero going off injured tells.  Lost me there.

Just such a shame to see such a talented player resorting to sh!t like that against Dawson.
Add to that, the City players waving imaginary cards at the ref... and you talk about respect for other players??  Really?

City are a very,very good side, and look like destroying anything in their path.

It's just very sad for the game in my opinion, that SAF is no longer here to stop them buying English football.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on January 30, 2014, 10:39:04 am
Wasn't able to watch the game Eric, hence me not commenting on the discipline matters you brought up, didn't see much of it on MOTD so I have no idea what went on there. Does seem like a tactic Sherwood would employ though, not something I'm a fan of, even if it's against a team I hate, just makes it look like amateurs playing against professionals.

Worries me though, especially at home the game should not have went that way, Spurs don't keep anywhere near as much possession under Sherwood as we did with AVB and that's what let City rule the game tonight. You let City dictate the tempo, you get a right good hammering and tonight proved that. Not saying if Spurs had 60-65% possession they would have won, but it certainly wouldn't have been as easy for City.

Thought we were getting back into the game a little when Dawson scored actually. 

Couldn't get out of our half for long periods, as City were utterly relentless in pursuit of the ball, and create chances for fun when they get it.

Once Spurs started to calm down and try and keep the ball they looked a lot better.

You have two choices when playing against a team in this kind of form... park the bus and play on the counter, or take the game to them, and try and outscore them.  Spurs tried the latter, which was a mistake, because they made a bad job of it.

But let's not forget, the big scoreline was down to the sending off.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on January 30, 2014, 10:51:34 am
I wasn't a Sherwood fan at all before his appointment, but he has won me over 100%.  5 wins, 1 draw and a defeat to City.
Superb post match interview tonight.  Called the goal as offside.  Very humble, honest man.

Surely no-one can stop this City side side buying their second PL title now?


haha i love a bit of football debate so please take my comments with reason.

My thoughts are this - Sure dawsons elbow on aguero was not a red, BUT spurs discipline was a disgrace tonight, the injuries City sustained surely provide evidence of that.  I felt Spurs were outclassed tonight, Adebayor in particular was a disgrace, wtf was he doing to Toure when he got subbed off, uncalled for and disrespectful to a fellow pro, imo Spurs tried to do a hatchet job on City tonight and got exactly what they deserved, a humping.   You mention Aguero, but i think the fact he went off injured tells its own story.  I cant reiterate enough that i feel Spurs were outclassed and tried to even it up with aggression and foul play.  Poor show imo. 

Red card for Rose harsh, was it a pen tho, yes it was in my opinion, he got the ball first but if he hadnt taken man as well, Dzeko would still have had a goalscoring chance, so if you are going to blame anyone for that blame the rules.  Rules say denying a goalscoring opportunity is a red card, and it was still a goalscoring opportunity despite him getting a tiny touch on the ball.

Ah the irony.. I actually did think Spurs stepped up the physical side of their game after a while, but this was in response to City's dirty physical tactics of their own, and not to mention the play acting.

Nobody on the planet can dispute that City were, and are the better side.  Only a fool would try and say any different.

The offside was an impossible decision - and Ade was offside, and may have got a touch.  The penalty was harsh.
HE did get the ball, and if the player goes down under a tackle, since when is that a foul, and therefore denying a goal scoring opportunity? It's only denying a GS opportunity if it's a foul, obviously. 
Again, I don't blame the officials, as they have to call it in real time, seeing it once.

Didn't see Ade and Toure when subbed, so can't comment.

To say Adebayor was disrespectful though is a bit of a joke really.  There is zero respect left in football. 
None between players, and none towards officials. 
Has been long gone for many years now mate.

Not sure what story Aguero going off injured tells.  Lost me there.

Just such a shame to see such a talented player resorting to sh!t like that against Dawson.
Add to that, the City players waving imaginary cards at the ref... and you talk about respect for other players??  Really?

City are a very,very good side, and look like destroying anything in their path.

It's just very sad for the game in my opinion, that SAF is no longer here to stop them buying English football.

will have to respectfully agree to differ then bud.

offside decision, well there was a flick on, at which time dawson was offside, as was another player, so simple decision = no goal.

From my POV spurs were sticking the boot in.  Toure is going off injured and Adebayor who has been showing lack of discipline has cheek to try to tell him to hurry up, i mean hes going off, not feigning injury, who the f*** is adebayor to tell him to hurry up, shocking behaviour in MY opinion.  If thats not disrespectful to a fellow pro then i dont know what is.   I think we all know Ade is a man of dubious character anyway.

Aguero going off injured, to me shows that he wasnt feigning injury, that Spurs really were sticking the boot in.   And from what i saw on the tv, well that was quite clearly being backed up by what was going on the pitch.  Agree/disagree - each to their own but thats my opinion.

Lastly re  SAF and buying the title or whatever, well Man Utd just spent 37.1m on Mata (not to mention Felliani) and Chelsea have spent a fair fortune too (Willian, Matic and more) so really dont think that point stands to be honest.  The top teams spend money, thats just how it is.

Adebayor went on to stick the boot into another City player (Zabaleta i think) looked to me like he lost his discipline and should have been sent off.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on January 30, 2014, 10:57:18 am
on a separate note as you touched on Hop, i love the way City chase the ball down when they dont have it.   To me, its like they have learned lessons from being schooled by Bayern (and Dortmund last year) that when you dont have ball you have to work your ass off to get it back.  For me its a characteristic of succesful teams in the modern era (Barca included) and its good to see that City seem to have taken that on board and implemented it.

Really noticed it in the Arsenal game and its great to see.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on January 30, 2014, 11:11:04 am
Yeah, agree to disagree... that's football.

But on the spending front mate... you're having a giraffe.  And you know you are.   :D

37m for Mata is small change for you guys... City paid that tonight, just for the officials  :D :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on January 30, 2014, 11:37:16 am
G'day ... am away for a few days. Got some free time at the client. Obviously no idea about the game so reading with as little bias as I can muster.

One comment I will make though and that's on the spending side. There is no comparing the likes of what City & Chelsea have spent over the past 10-odd years, to Utd!

You can do your own analysis - Google took me to this one - http://www.transferleague.co.uk/premiership-transfers.

Yeah - Utd's record purchase means we've spent £68M this year - the highest total for the past 10 years. City have exceeded that amount 5 times in the last 6 years - some totals being as high as £154M! Chelsea have averaged £90M+ over the last 4 years.

I'm thinking you were must've been joking, Eric ... to spur some more discussion :).
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on January 30, 2014, 07:22:07 pm
Yeah ok wrong on the spending it wd seem tho I'd need to look into that more.  So fair enough on that.  Great to see mourinho being a bad 'loser' again lol
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TWS001 on January 30, 2014, 09:25:37 pm
So, if West Ham play football from the 19th century, I'm guessing the match was like something from FUT then? Ultra defensive and random hoofs forward.

I was born a mile away from the Spurs ground and have lots of Spurs supporting friends. The general feeling before last nights game seems to be that they need a left back and that Rose is a massive weak link. Is this accurate? From playing co op seasons I know that we always end up playing Vertongen there.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on January 30, 2014, 09:28:28 pm
Re: Rose, absolutely yes.  Was saying that to my lad throughout the game.  Reminds me of BAE, who also was a massive liablity in my opinion.

Tries things he shouldn't and can't do, and gives away possession, just like BAE.

I play Chiriches there in FUT.  ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on January 30, 2014, 10:53:41 pm
Kyle Walker is also a weak link imo, good going forward yes, can deliver good crosses yes, but defensively needs a lot of work. Poor decision making/marking makes him quite the liability although you don't notice it as much since he has incredible pace to cover his mistakes.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on January 30, 2014, 11:59:39 pm
Dembele was poor also last night.  Caught in possession a lot last night which is unlike him, and wasteful with his distribution. 
Not seen the best of him at Spurs in my opinion.


Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on January 31, 2014, 12:12:05 am
Just seen the interview with Mourinho..

Criticising the Hammers saying that this is not the Premier League product we try to sell around the world.
No Jose, it is the Premier League where West Ham don't want to get relegated, and that point might end up being the difference...

Like Chelsea have never gone away from home and played for just a point... Emirates at Christmas?

Mourinho is such a d!ck.  Such a shame he came back. 
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on January 31, 2014, 03:50:30 am
Just seen the interview with Mourinho..

Criticising the Hammers saying that this is not the Premier League product we try to sell around the world.
No Jose, it is the Premier League where West Ham don't want to get relegated, and that point might end up being the difference...

Like Chelsea have never gone away from home and played for just a point... Emirates at Christmas?

Mourinho is such a d!ck.  Such a shame he came back. 

Yep he sure is a joke.  For ages he bangs on about how great the PL is (almost to a patronising sycophantic extent) and how its the best league in the world, then the minute his team get held to a frustrating draw, its not the best league in the world anymore - he actually said that in his quote/interview i believe.   Toys, pram, out.

Loved Big Sam's comments about 'not giving a sh*te' what Mourinho thinks and that he 'out-tacticed him'.  Here's a quote i just found below :D

Allardyce said: "He (Mourinho) can't take it, can he? He can't take it because we've out-witted him. He just can't cope.
"It's brilliant when you get a result against him. Hard luck, Jose."

Ooh i bet that riles Jose even more, still the happy one???

And you are right Hop, the Arsenal game for sure and the one at OT earlier in season as well if im not mistaken.  The good thing about them dropping points last night will mean that he is far less likely to take that approach when they come to the Etihad in a weeks time or whenever it is.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on January 31, 2014, 03:51:40 am
The one positive about him coming back is the opportunity to see him fall flat on his face when it doesnt go to his plan.  Said it earlier in this thread that i will LOVE IT if City and Arsenal both finish above them.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on January 31, 2014, 10:22:30 am
Lol after what i said yesterday, then i see this story on the bbc

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/25974011

ominous news for the rest of the PL if Mangala is the player he is **** up to be.  Im guessing he is given the amount of top teams ive seen him linked with as well.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on January 31, 2014, 07:18:55 pm
When the rumours around Utd looking at him a few months ago, I was hoping they could bring him in.

Not sure now if Utd would be able to tempt him if City is interested given the potential money that will throw at Porto & him (not saying it negatively ... just a fact).
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on January 31, 2014, 07:34:46 pm
Utd were linked with otamendi.  I'm hoping the way city are playing wd go some way to convincing him to join, hoping this happens today now
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on January 31, 2014, 07:39:45 pm
I mean as in a new link I should say
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on January 31, 2014, 07:47:37 pm
Ah ... I see the Otamendi link now.

The Mangala rumour was back in December, but was really just a rumour - nothing more. He'll be an impressive purchase - and not just for UT purposes :P.

And funnily enough ... considering UT ... amazing how his Porto card is worth 900c. Transfer 77-paced (or whatever) French CB to City ... instantly is worth 10k+ :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 01, 2014, 02:05:58 am
Lol he cd be the missing link for my city team it's got Kompany and de michelis at the back lol. 

Anyway real football news, aguero out a month and will miss both Barca games I guess.  Berbatov to Monaco on loan too, filling in for falcao I guess. It's a bit bizarre that they wd splash out on traore but not have faith to use him now, and loan in berba instead, seems a strange one.

Chelsea signed zouma too, sounds a dirty player so perfect fit for Chelsea I guess. Broke an opponents leg and ankle in one tackle got an 8 match ban
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 01, 2014, 04:02:12 am
So seems like no deal likely to be struck on mangala and Fernando but as we know things can change very quickly, city could be calling Portos bluff
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 01, 2014, 04:17:48 am
Mourinhos latest comments saying city are lucky, he truly is the biggest hypocrite and liar known to mankind.  All his talk about not winning the title this year, I don't know who he thinks is buying this cr@p I sure as hell don't. I'd like the media to ask him now how happy he is because he sounds like a child having a tantrum as things aren't going to plan for him.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on February 01, 2014, 04:35:45 am
So Kallstrom it is... well he has a nice card on FUT i guess. 
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on February 01, 2014, 04:53:31 am
I'd like the media to ask him now how happy he is because he sounds like a child having a tantrum as things aren't going to plan for him.

I'd like the media to ask him why he's such a c0ck.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on February 01, 2014, 05:00:16 am
Rose red card rightly rescinded then.

Fat lot of use that is now.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on February 01, 2014, 05:27:19 am
Yeah Eric, they might be calling a bluff but you must remember that Porto have made some pretty large sales in the past:
Rodriguez - £39.6M
Mouotinho - £22M
Hulk - £48.4M
Falcao - £41M
... the list goes on.

They always do great business in scouting & developing talent.

Personally I think that £35M for both is too low - Mangala is probably worth that on his own.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 01, 2014, 05:36:40 am
I really don't know about worth, have to be helluva good player to be worth 35m tho esp for a cb.  In some reports Porto are described as cash strapped so if true that's always a factor, I think now it does sound like deal is off.  Psg are interested too so that will keep his price up.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 01, 2014, 05:37:51 am
Also no doubt Porto do good business but most of these players come in under 3rd party ownership so don't think they do as well as it appears.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on February 01, 2014, 06:06:03 am
Even if it is under 3rd party, their ability to develop & sell players is (dare I say), unrivalled!

Bought for ...
Rodriguez - 6.5M
Falcao - under 5M!!
Hulk - 16M

Over 30M profit on each one of these. Sure, can understand that not all the cash is going into their back pockets. My point is more along the lines of them being more assertive when selling.

BTW - Mangala bought for £5.7M during the 11/12 season.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on February 01, 2014, 09:27:01 am
Benfica aren't too be forgotten when it comes to developing and selling talent;

David Luiz
Angel Di Maria
Ramires
Nemanja Matic
Javi Garcia
Axel Witsel
Fabio Coentrao

Might be a few I've forgotten but another one for Porto is Anderson!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on February 01, 2014, 09:46:58 am
Revenues are a lot less, a lot of those players are bought by companies, and "given" to Benfica and they share the profit. Benfica gets better players then it can afford and a good team and those companies make profit on the selling of those players, some players fail but sell a falcao once in a couple of years and you still make a nice profit
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 01, 2014, 11:01:04 am
Actually not fussed that City didnt strike a deal for the Porto duo.  Wouldnt want to be accused of buying the title :P  But seriously, genuinely do think its good that City bucked the notion that they would just pay anything to get the players they want, doing quite well with what they have as it is.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 01, 2014, 11:04:57 am
Pretty dull transfer window in the end really? 
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on February 01, 2014, 11:41:25 am
Agreed ... dull. But then wasn't expecting fireworks.

I do think that some of City's purchases over the past few years have been over the top, but will give them credit for building a solid base - better than Chelsea IMO. A number of those players are real quality & would've loved the likes of Aguero at Utd.

There have just been those few players where you got to wonder - Fernandinho (£30M), Robinho (32.5), Roque Santa Cruz (17.5) - released after four seasons, Milner (26), Adebayor (25) - sold for 5M three seasons later.

Really not having a go at City - all teams have their failures. It's just that some of these purchases can be seen as attempts to buy a title.

Right now though, the core City team is the best in EPL - by far. They appear to have depth - one of the most important aspects for me ... especially going forward! The likes of Negredo firing in front of goal means that an injury to Aguero is not seen as a dent to their title hopes.

It's a no-brainer that a fit RvP & Rooney played a huge role for Utd in last year's title win. Now, both out with many more in defence injured means Utd has at times little creativity going forward and leaks goals at the back.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 01, 2014, 12:10:40 pm
Without doubt they have been Kiwi but im hoping that those mistakes of the past are behind City now.   Hopefully a more sensible transfer strategy will be in place from now on, and i do think that lessons have been learned.   But then who knows.  I did also think the fee for Fernandinho was OTT, and it still is, but sometimes thats football, and thankfully he's taken to the PL like a duck to water.   I guess he's one Pellegrini identified as potentially key so the board went that extra distance to make it happen.

Anyway Ive not read through all of this, but was indeed shocked at the wages of £600k+ per day :o 

http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/news-and-comment/manchester-city-set-to-narrowly-pass-uefas-financial-fair-play-test-avoiding-a-ban-from-the-champions-league-next-season-9093921.html

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/25951455

I'm sure that City will be working hard to comply more readily with the new rules in the immediate future, we shall see.   We shouldnt just focus purely on City tho, lets not forget the likes of PSG and Monaco, personally id imagine they are even less compliant than City.   Id also be interested to hear of Barca and Real's figures, no doubt some manipulation of sorts going on there too, although undoubtebly will have bigger and more established revenues from being at top for so long.

I mean Barca for example paid 76m or something like that for Neymar, 35m odds to his parents.  Imagine the uproar if City had paid 30m to Mangala's parent to facilitate that signing :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 01, 2014, 12:24:50 pm
And again about City, i think that a lot of the worst purchases came from the previous era, ie Adebayor, Santa Cruz, Lescott, Milner, Rodwell, Gareth Barry, Savic, to name a few (mostly who you mentioned) but were these not all signed in the Mancini era and possibly even Garry Cook as chief exec era?  perhaps some date back to Sven? 

I think a lot of those signings were bad and i guess City are still paying for the legacy of these, probably subsidise Adebayors wages.  Some seemed decent buys at time but perhaps terrible now.   I think theres a strong link between english signings being flops, and obviously seemingly good english players come at a severe premium.  I dont think City would target anything but the creme de la creme these days ie likes of Shaw and Barkley, but thats just my guess.

Re recent signings, spent a lot in the summer, but largely these have been good/very good signings, only Jovetic has flopped so far for his price but hopefully he can step up to the plate now, his biggest problem has obviously been injuries.   You have to back a new manager, if City didnt back him as they did, they wouldnt be in the position they are now, and thankfully Pellegrini so far has came up with the goods and then some.   I guess what im trying to say is that if you want to be a top team competing for prem title and for the CL, you have to continue to support the man in charge.
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Post by: Kiwi on February 01, 2014, 12:44:35 pm
Yeah Eric - you now have a manager that is impressive. Should he stay for a while, I do see City being title contenders for a long while to come. Not sure if this goes against the grain of the typical supporter with regards to the 'local derby' team, but I'd be happy to see the title being kept in Manchester for a few more years, rather than see it in Liverpool or London!

Neymar - yeah, atrocious stuff! Good to see that one of the culprits have moved on. That's unacceptable!

Wages - wow! That's quite a figure!

One thing to say about City - they've spent huge, but then there's been a fair amount of players that have moved on too. You'd hope now with Pellegrini that the the riff-raff is marched on & the right signings are completed (like Negredo, Navas). Hopefully a few of those that move on, have some big wages attached to them. It will still take a few years to get it all under control though.

Jovetic - had to laugh at the one comment re: him when the rumours were flying about him going back to Serie A. Something like "poor form" / "not scoring goals" ... c'mon, the guy was injured & had only appeared 6 times in a City shirt by then. Stupid media!
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 01, 2014, 10:35:51 pm
The one thing i hate in Football Manager and no doubt City are still doing some of this for players that they have moved on, they were def doing it for Adebayor for a while and i think Santa Cruz as well, is subsidising their wages.   When that happens i think thats a total failure.   

Ive seen myself cancel a couple of sales on Football Manager when ive been asked to pay 28k/pw to someones wages when i try to move them on.   I just let them rot in the reserves instead lol.   Yeah good business logic that huh :D
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 01, 2014, 11:50:36 pm
I had no idea Cabaye had actually left Newcastle, that one must have slipped by me last week.   Joined PSG then, how much for, 15-20m?  I did see it being linked just didnt know it had gone through.
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Post by: sherlockh on February 02, 2014, 01:06:02 am
Absolutely pathetic by Flores, Carroll brushes the top of his head and he goes down like he has been shot. Players should be banned for this type of cheating. Not helped by Owen talking bollocks, not impressed with him as a commentator
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 02, 2014, 01:09:09 am
and thats the same Chico Flores that likes to come at his teammates on the training ground with a brick as well eh
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: sherlockh on February 02, 2014, 01:27:13 am
Feigning injury is one of my pet hates, and Owen saying its part of the game really annoys me.
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 02, 2014, 01:59:32 am
Yeah know what your saying Sherlock, same with diving, just because people do it more and more often doesnt make it acceptable.

See Utd are starting Rooney, RVP and Mata together today.   In light of that, ive gone with Utd to win both halves on my coupon.
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Post by: TWS001 on February 02, 2014, 02:08:49 am
News breaking that Kim Kallstrom is injured and is out for 3 months +
Arsenal watching that trophy slipping away already?
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Post by: Nophut on February 02, 2014, 03:16:01 am
News breaking that Kim Kallstrom is injured and is out for 3 months +
Arsenal watching that trophy slipping away already?

 :D
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Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on February 02, 2014, 03:18:29 am
Yeah know what your saying Sherlock, same with diving, just because people do it more and more often doesnt make it acceptable.

See Utd are starting Rooney, RVP and Mata together today.   In light of that, ive gone with Utd to win both halves on my coupon.

Unlucky Eric
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 02, 2014, 03:23:01 am
Yeah know what your saying Sherlock, same with diving, just because people do it more and more often doesnt make it acceptable.

See Utd are starting Rooney, RVP and Mata together today.   In light of that, ive gone with Utd to win both halves on my coupon.

Unlucky Eric

I should really know better, the amount of times ive backed Utd this season and fell flat on my face its ridiculous.   Have to hold back from saying some rather uncomplimentary things about them grrr.     Hope Stoke win now.   

I had it on as a double with Hull-Spurs both to score and sure enough that came good, but once again Utd disappoint.
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 02, 2014, 03:32:35 am
Valencia 3-2 up at Barca after an hour.  Saw that on betting website earlier on today and Valencia were something like 20-1 to win.   Good to see Barca conceding goals with the CL ties not too far away.
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Post by: Kiwi on February 02, 2014, 07:27:46 am
Consistency ... would be ... erm ... 'nice'.

Not expecting Mata to be the saviour, just pi$$ed off that Utd's away record was decent before the Chelsea & Stoke results. Chelsea - sure, never really had a hope of winning that, but surely they should've put in a better performance against Stoke! They'd only won 4 of their previous 11 at home.

Barca ... wow! Means Real can go ahead of them if they win. Really hope Atletico win their game too.
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Post by: TWS001 on February 02, 2014, 10:30:16 am
Some absolutely crazy tackles flying in at Sheffield Wednesday vs Barnsley, Frimpong sent off on his debut!
Aparently Kallstrom was injured playing football on the beach on Tuesday at a Spartak training camp. What were Arsenal thinking?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 03, 2014, 12:39:43 am
copy and paste job here but love this :)

I'm sure this will generate plenty of debate!

Having a scout through the Liverpool Echo's website this morning, I stumbled across a story concerning the number of ex-Liverpool players who are now working as television pundits. Apparently, there are 24 working on different channels - much to the annoyance of Jose Mourinho! One of the chosen 24 is Phil Thompson, and he says it's all down to the Reds' rich history.

"Chelsea haven't got what you'd describe as a 'winning past'," said Thompson. "Maybe now with the Russian money you'll see the next generation coming through in the years to come and the likes of Frank Lampard, John Terry and Ashley Cole might become pundits."

What about Costel Pantilimon, Thommo?
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 03, 2014, 02:46:24 am
And another, this is interesting....

Former Liverpool director of football strategy Damien Comolli was on BBC Radio 5 live's Sportsweek this morning and gave a great insight into the transfer process on deadline day.

He talked about his involvement in the transfers to Liverpool of Luis Suarez and Andy Carroll, as well as the sudden departure of Fernando Torres. The Spaniard apparently went up to him and said: "I'm off. You'll receive an offer from Chelsea tomorrow."
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Post by: Kiwi on February 03, 2014, 11:14:00 am
Funny ones Eric.

After Barca's lost & Real's draw, Atletico are 3 points clear now. Nice!
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 03, 2014, 11:24:58 am
Yeah i was waiting for someone else to comment before commenting on that myself.  Dont just want to talk to myself in here haha.   But yeah great that Atletico can be top of La Liga and fully on merit, take my hat off to them.

Ronaldo sent off as well, apparently didnt really deserve to be.   Not surprised spanish refs can be pretty dreadful.
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 04, 2014, 06:21:26 am
See Mourinho has dropped his beloved 'Number 10' for the big match tonight.  All signs suggest parking of the bus.
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 04, 2014, 06:25:04 am
Ah sh*t Fernandinho is out :(  missing 3 starters when you add him as well as Nasri and Aguero.
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Post by: CarlosBoca18 on February 04, 2014, 06:59:46 am
The winner of the game tonight will be my favourite for the title.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on February 04, 2014, 07:00:37 am
Wow ... Mourinho goes & sits down & Pellegrini walks over to shake his hand. The level of this arrogant pr!ck has no bounds ... ::)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on February 04, 2014, 07:01:31 am
A Negredo hat-trick would be spectacular.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 04, 2014, 07:03:05 am
Wow ... Mourinho goes & sits down & Pellegrini walks over to shake his hand. The level of this arrogant pr!ck has no bounds ... ::)

and yet despite all Mourinho's baiting and the media trying to get him to rise to it, Pellegrini has been utterly respectful the whole time.   If there is any justice in the world City will win this but I have to admit im slightly worried, could cope with no Aguero but no Fernandinho too was a real unexpected blow.
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 04, 2014, 07:06:55 am
Good article from Martin Samuel on City and FFP.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2550483/They-beat-City-pitch-Arsenal-Chelsea-Liverpool-ganging-squealing-UEFA-THATS-RICH-MARTIN-SAMUEL.html
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 04, 2014, 07:10:59 am
Poor start from City but that was almost a great goal
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 04, 2014, 07:15:57 am
I think they should get back to booking players who put the ball into the net when the whistle has quite clearly gone, its just a lame thing to do, what do they think they are proving?  some sort of psychological blow?
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Post by: Kiwi on February 04, 2014, 07:21:59 am
He he ... shocking miss by Luiz.
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 04, 2014, 07:23:46 am
yeah lol i was actually worried before he took that.

Poor attempt by Dzeko too after nice work to set it up.   Need to take chances tonight.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on February 04, 2014, 07:27:14 am
Damn ... Chelsea seriously fluffed that one!
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Post by: Kiwi on February 04, 2014, 07:29:27 am
Yeah agreed ... City playing the better football but that they really need to take those chances!
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 04, 2014, 07:30:46 am
Could barely watch that counter attack, was sure it was 1-0.   Thank god for Hart making that save.   I think we need to see more from Dzeko and Negredo tonight, dont think either have really clicked so far.   Cant afford them to have an off night.
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Post by: Kiwi on February 04, 2014, 07:31:56 am
Sheesh! Great strike by Ivanovic. Damn ...
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 04, 2014, 07:32:18 am
Could probably throw Navas and Silva into the same category as well.   Just need to be more assured/decisive when on the ball.

God effin dammit.
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 04, 2014, 07:33:15 am
ridiculous strike from Ivanovic.
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Post by: Kiwi on February 04, 2014, 07:38:10 am
Impressive strength/play there by Yaya. :D
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Post by: Kiwi on February 04, 2014, 07:42:13 am
It seems like City is trying that little bit too hard.
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 04, 2014, 07:46:50 am
Yeah you could be right Kiwi, seemed a bit highly wound to start with but thought they settled down after that initial 10 mins.   Already its not looking good for City.  Heck you know its a bad day when Luiz is dominating the midfield.   No excuses but i do think City are missing the players that are out.   Just lacking that bit of cohesion out there, and as you say could be partly down to trying too hard.   I think the fans frustration is transmitting thru to the players as well.
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Post by: CarlosBoca18 on February 04, 2014, 08:27:09 am
That Matic strike  :o excellent Chelsea performance tonight, really unexpected, by me anyway.
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Post by: Kiwi on February 04, 2014, 08:29:36 am
End to end stuff now. Decent game from a neutral perspective.
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 04, 2014, 08:33:42 am
finally City playing, but tbh I think the story of this game has already been written.
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 04, 2014, 08:34:56 am
David Silva genuinely couldnt finish his dinner.   A bit like Dzeko 50% of the time.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on February 04, 2014, 08:35:10 am
Another golden opportunity missed by City.
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 04, 2014, 08:38:58 am
Hazard's a wee pr*ck with all his showboating attempts.  Disrespectful little ****.  *breathe*
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Post by: Nophut on February 04, 2014, 09:07:52 am
You know those games when you don't want anyone to win...?   ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TWS001 on February 05, 2014, 06:41:13 am
Laudrup gone from Swansea.
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 05, 2014, 08:45:28 am
Yeah surprised just to read that.

Was down in Swansea last week and asked a taxi driver what he thought of Laudrup.  Was quite surprised when he said he didnt really like him as he felt he was just in it for himself.
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Post by: TWS001 on February 05, 2014, 09:15:45 am
Fulham, LOL!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on February 05, 2014, 09:24:33 am
Funny indeed! Had to go check where Sheff Utd are placed at the moment ... 23rd in League 1!

Sheesh.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on February 06, 2014, 05:58:26 am
Oooh ... Real v Atletico in the cup. Think I'll stream that one.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on February 06, 2014, 06:08:31 am
Hmmm ... 2min 30 seconds in ... 3 fouls, people rolling on the floor, manager moaning at the asst referee ... ::)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on February 06, 2014, 06:28:20 am
Can't take this crap. Flapping arms all the time. Pepe gets booked for taking Diego Costa out - off the ball. Laughs like the arrogant b@stard he is & appears to be aimed more at fouling Costa rather than getting the YC. Wow.

Hardly watched the 25 min ... even missed Pepe's goal ::)
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Post by: CarlosBoca18 on February 06, 2014, 07:04:26 am
Pepe is such a c*nt, Costa is no angel just Pepe's been kicking and pulling him all game, he's definitely going to get a red sooner rather than later.
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 06, 2014, 07:48:11 am
Hmmm ... 2min 30 seconds in ... 3 fouls, people rolling on the floor, manager moaning at the asst referee ... ::)

ah Spanish football at its finest eh.

decided not to watch that one, i watch sky on my old xbox and i cant be bothered setting it up, its thru in the other room.

Glad City didnt sign City in the summer, was strongly rumoured to be a target of Pellegrini's.  Imagine that, CB pairing of one exemplerary professional in Kompany alongside the epitome of anti-football, anti-sportsmanship and everything bad about football Pepe.   Kompany would probably have put in a transfer request lol.
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Post by: Kiwi on February 06, 2014, 08:09:08 am
Indeed! I cannot see Pepe moving to any other 'rational' club where the players would revolt. His behaviour on the field is disgusting.

On UT he's pretty good though :P ;D
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 06, 2014, 08:16:05 am
I see its 3 nil Real and 2 goals were own goals.   Reminds me of FM14, so many own goals conceded/scored in it.   Flaw in the program.
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 07, 2014, 02:57:21 am
Hope Hoddle gets Swansea job, always rated him as a football man.  Sure if he got the nod he would do a great job there
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Post by: PointedMarlin on February 07, 2014, 04:01:02 am
Hope Hoddle gets Swansea job, always rated him as a football man.  Sure if he got the nod he would do a great job there

I rate Hoddle - shame he has some 'interesting views' on life but as a football man think he's a great appointment for anyone
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Post by: Kiwi on February 07, 2014, 11:16:07 pm
Guess somebody has to say it ... Vidic is leaving! :(  Less time off injured and Utd's chances would've been better. Impressive CB.

Just saw another article that the ref that sent off Ronaldo has been banned for a month ... He he!
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 07, 2014, 11:27:44 pm
Saw that too about the ref kiwi, wonder if Ronaldo's appeal will now be upheld.  Lot of rebuilding for utd to do in the summer
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 08, 2014, 11:04:08 pm
I think ill watch Liverpool-Arsenal at 12.45.  Hope Arsenal dont win.  Dont mind if Liverpool do.

Just seeing it coming up on bbc sport news that Shaktar Donetsk striker Maicon has died in a car crash in Donetsk.   RIP.
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 08, 2014, 11:05:10 pm
yeah confirmed here:

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/shakhtar-donetsk-striker-maicon-dies-3123651
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 08, 2014, 11:53:43 pm
lol went to toilet before Liverpool game kicks off, come back and its 1-0 Liverpool already.  Typical, still no complaints, good news :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 09, 2014, 12:01:04 am
ok i hope im not only one watching this cos Liverpool have been utterly sensational at start of this match.  What a strike by Suarez if only it had gone in
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Post by: sherlockh on February 09, 2014, 12:03:55 am
Not the only one, what a start ;D
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 09, 2014, 12:11:03 am
Not the only one, what a start ;D

thought you would be :P  WOW almost speechless at this start
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on February 09, 2014, 01:45:00 am
Nice to see Jovetic is starting for city today hope he has a good game real class player in my mind, oh yea on Liverpool v Arsenal  :o
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: sherlockh on February 09, 2014, 01:51:20 am
Need to back that up with a win against Fulham in midweek, could do with a few draws now from the others in contention
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 09, 2014, 02:11:31 am
Nice to see Jovetic is starting for city today hope he has a good game real class player in my mind, oh yea on Liverpool v Arsenal  :o

Agree, his performance towards the end of the Chelsea game was one of the only positives to come out of that match.  Hope he can be an influence from this point onwards.
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Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on February 09, 2014, 03:28:57 am
could do with a few draws now from the others in contention

looks like city are gonna accommodate you there today
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 09, 2014, 10:34:03 pm
Seeing headlines this morning of Mourinho saying 'City are the Jaguar of the title race'  ::)  does he ever give it a rest?  just spouting continual nonse.   I said yesterday elsewhere that Pellegrini and Wenger should both say that Chelsea are the clear favs for the title, especially since they possess one of the top 3 footballers in world in Hazard
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Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on February 10, 2014, 12:24:40 am
Seeing headlines this morning of Mourinho saying 'City are the Jaguar of the title race'  ::)  does he ever give it a rest?  just spouting continual nonse.   I said yesterday elsewhere that Pellegrini and Wenger should both say that Chelsea are the clear favs for the title, especially since they possess one of the top 3 footballers in world in Hazard

Eric you should know

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPL_fPdNAbg (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPL_fPdNAbg)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on February 10, 2014, 12:31:05 am
Damn was hoping McGeady and Traore would start for Everton today would love IF's of those 2
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on February 10, 2014, 04:01:36 am
Utd have put in 46 crosses in the first half  :o time to take away their copies of Fifa 14

one dimensional or what  ::)
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Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on February 10, 2014, 04:58:44 am
84 crosses really 84
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 10, 2014, 05:40:57 am
Buddha i do know, thats why i dont even bother reading the detail of the articles.   But thats my point why bother to spout such garbage?  who's benefit is it for exactly? 

Good result for United again  :D 

Karma's been great to me this weekend.  When City lost to Chelsea a few friends and others couldnt wait to rub it in my face, notably my Utd supporting brother, a couple of Arsenal supporting friends and a Celtic supporting friend as well.   Fair to say its been a rough weekend for all of them. 
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 10, 2014, 05:53:42 am
Is it fair to say that its highly highly unlikely that Utd will have CL football next season now?  unless they win it, which is equally unlikely.  Thats practically unheard of but in the first season post-Fergie, it looks very much like its going to happen.
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Post by: PointedMarlin on February 10, 2014, 06:30:48 am
Amazing isn't it ..

Firstly I'm not a Man Utd fan far from it but boy were they robbed, they mullered Fulham. However you really do have to wonder just how GOOD Fergie was
I can't believe that it's because Moyes is terrible, if it is & Martinez was the Utd Manager with Moyes still at The Toffies how many of us realistically believe that Utd would be up there challenging again this year?

I think Utd might be facing a barren run similar to Liverpool of the last 20 odd years - Cup Success on both Domestic & European fronts are a possibility but without Fergie I can't see them lasting a whole season & emerging triumphant given the resources available at City & Chelsea 
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 10, 2014, 06:52:23 am
I dunno its hard to say, it would be too easy to say yeah Martinez would do a far better job.   But what i dont buy is the comparisons to Fergie's troublesome start to his tenure, different era of football - Utd are far more established at the top now than they were back then, and Moyes took over a team that had just won the title.   
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Post by: Kiwi on February 10, 2014, 07:34:09 am
I do understand that in certain aspects you cannot compare to the 'first Fergie days' given the team won the title last year. I would think that everyone will agree that the 2012/13 Utd team was not necessarily the one that had the most quality around. Fergie did an incredible job to get the most out of the team to win the title.

No disrespect intended to this team, but a few injuries has clearly shown the lack of depth in the defending department. This was the strength of the Fergie era - depth. The concept of the 'title not won in January' was always evident on of the other manager's minds, especially if they were a few points clear of United after the festive season (yes - poor ol' Newcastle). IMO this was due to having a team that was not seriously affected by an injury or 2.

My main concern that I've mentioned before, is the ability for United to attract the top players if there's no CL football. This really concerns me. Why would anyone that's been rumoured (even if they're just rumours) - the likes of the Germans - Gundogan, Kroos, be interested in United if City, Chelsea, Arsenal are playing CL football as well as the fact that their teams are pretty much guaranteed to play there.

I had a look at wages (http://www.tsmplug.com/football/premier-league-player-salaries-club-by-club/). Not entirely sure how accurate this is, but seems relatively realistic. This is the Utd squad:
(http://i.imgur.com/bx5tg93.png)

Carrick might still have something to add to the team. If you do include him into the 'aged' category & get rid of the 2 delinquents, that's 645k in weekly wages :o. Realistically that equates to 3-4 world class players.

I know some staunch United supporters may want to lynch me, but it is a new era. Giggs, Ferdinand, Evra have done well - time to bow out before it really goes to custard (yes ... we can still slip further down the table).

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Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 10, 2014, 07:39:28 am
yeah i agree Kiwi those wages when freed up, would make room for some world class additions within the wage budget.   When paying those kind of wages you need to be getting the return for it week in week out, and its pretty clear that Utd aren't getting that value for money this season.

But like you say, with no Champions League next season, the players you would want to spend that money on, the quality of player that would command wages in that bracket, will they still want to come without CL football.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 12, 2014, 08:57:16 am
wooohoooooooooo goooooooooooooo WBA
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on February 12, 2014, 10:18:46 am
wooohoooooooooo goooooooooooooo WBA

LOL! Wonder what/who Mourinho is going to blame ... :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 12, 2014, 10:37:38 am
haha was thinking that too, unfortunately he appears to be in reasonable mode, but give it a couple of days and im sure that will change.   Tomorrow is a must win for City, as if it wasnt already, wont necessarily be easy against a resurgent Sunderland side.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on February 12, 2014, 01:12:37 pm
Well, certainly hope that Utd can do SOMETHING against Arsenal. One can dream.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 12, 2014, 08:32:49 pm
You and me both kiwi, c'mon utd time to show what you're made of
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: guest15 on February 13, 2014, 05:47:02 am
tonite, i need negredo to score a htrick
he is my captain in my fantasy team
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on February 13, 2014, 06:31:49 am
Both Everton / Crystal Palace and Manchester / Sunderland games are postponed now.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 13, 2014, 06:35:16 am
yeah bit disappointed bout that, only found out as i was getting settled to watch it.  But more suitable to play in better conditions, i figure if bad conditions were to suit anyone it would be Sunderland rather than City.  The 3 points can wait, plus might be rescheduled when Aguero and Fernandinho are back.

All focus on Utd-Arsenal then.
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Post by: guest15 on February 13, 2014, 06:43:55 am
Both Everton / Crystal Palace and Manchester / Sunderland games are postponed now.

ooo nooo... why? rain?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on February 13, 2014, 06:45:09 am
Bad weather mate. "Weather is terrible" per Kompany.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on February 13, 2014, 06:50:09 am
Crikey ... lively start to the Ars - MU game! :o

I do understand Wilshere is a good player. But holy crap that's poor defending! And ... free header for Giroud. Here we go ... !
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 13, 2014, 07:53:25 am
what a miss by RVP at the start.   Cleverly has been poor for Utd as has Rafael, and probably a few others.  That being said i still fancy Utd to get a draw at least, maybe even a shock win, just need to keep it tight at the back.

City described the weather on social media as 'exceptional and escalating weather conditions'  so certainly sounds nasty.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on February 13, 2014, 07:54:42 am
Hmmm ... Watching the game & for the first time in a long, long time, I see the lack of quality play with Utd.

Yes - I don't watch much live football, but overall the fluidity that I see in Arsenal & even the Chelsea/City game ... I just don't see it with them.

It could've been the same as last year even - not sure (yes, this time zone does suck re: PL football!). Starting to understand that this is SO much more than just getting in big(ger) name players. Tactically, Utd are pathetic.

Have posted this before that the kid sent through ... Guardiola at FC Bayern:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XexrjsolWLc

Impressive stuff!

I'd think Pep would be able to do get something similar with the current bunch of players at Utd (yeah - a lot aren't that bad). Well, remove Nani at least :P

Am now officially concerned that Utd have employed a dud as manager ... tactically.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on February 13, 2014, 08:00:24 am
LOL ... is Kolo Toure the new Tony Adams?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on February 13, 2014, 08:22:34 am
Crap ... that was close!

ARGH ... RvP ... even closer!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 13, 2014, 08:23:50 am
Uniteds centre mid is dire, but then ive not been impressed with Vidic, Evra, Rafael, Valencia either so far and im probably omitting one or 2 others as well.  In fact RVP seems to be off form but that could just be a knock on effect of the dire midfield.  They dont have anyone of the quality of Wilshere, Cazorla or Ozil either in that midfield.   I think the magic trio up front are up against it for that very reason.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 13, 2014, 08:24:17 am
great save from the RVP header, thought that had goal written all over it
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on February 13, 2014, 08:45:12 am
Yeah - terrific save.

Oh boy ...

Without seeing that game I would've thought that comments by the Utd Chairman (I think it was him) that he's concerned, was a bit too soon. Well, can only agree now.

100/200M quid will not change anything there. I know changes in the backroom staff are in order when a new manager comes in, but was Moyes too quick to get rid of the likes of Phelan & Meulensteen?

Also see now that the Everton game was postponed due to stadium damage. Weather pretty atrocious!

Last one ... read that Cleverley has shut down his twitter account due to abuse from Utd supporters. Yeah - poor season, but it ain't one man's fault & even if it is ... it's not his fault!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 13, 2014, 08:51:36 am
Will watch that Guardiola vid you posted in a bit Kiwi, was too busy watching the match.

Its never nice to be singled out for abuse, but guess that comes with territory on likes of twitter.  I heard on radio the other day that Cleverly done an interview where he basically said he would be appreciated a lot more if he played in Spain because its ok to pass sideways in Spain, well thats how it was summarised on the radio.

Its not one persons fault but he didnt look fit to be at heart of Utd's midfield tonight.  I've not seen him enough this season to know more but im guessing its been more of the same.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on February 13, 2014, 08:53:37 am
Damn ... Liverpool - 90th min penalty!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 13, 2014, 08:55:37 am
Late winner for Liverpool, convincing win for Spurs, i think its fair to say that there will not be CL football for United next year.  Wow.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on February 13, 2014, 09:03:22 am
I suppose you're right Eric. Making a comment like that when you're team's not doing well & especially if you're not exactly the best midfielder around, will attract that type of abuse.

Right now, my concern is that United is NOT competing with the top 6, in terms of tactics, consistency, cohesion, etc, etc, etc.

Don't want to take away from gaining a point at the Emirates - normally one would not mind. Arsenal is not a bad side, but they're not on form really and just came off a thumping.

United are just dismal.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on February 13, 2014, 09:04:51 am
Late winner for Liverpool, convincing win for Spurs, i think its fair to say that there will not be CL football for United next year.  Wow.

Yup! 13 games to go & 9 points off 'Pool. 25 years ...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 13, 2014, 09:16:26 am
Its worse than that Kiwi its 11 points off Liverpool :O and 8 behind Spurs and only 12 games to go!!! 
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on February 13, 2014, 10:21:32 am
COYS  ;D

That is all.

Actually, finished work thinking the 'Pool game ended 2-2, kinda gutted when I was watching MOTD and Gerrard converted an injury time pen  :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TWS001 on February 13, 2014, 11:03:50 am
I guess that United must be loloking at their lowest finish since about 1990 when Fergie only avoided the sack by winning the FA Cup in a replay?
Also have a team defending a BPL title been this low in the table since Leeds in 1992?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on February 14, 2014, 01:31:42 am
COYS  ;D

That is all.

Actually, finished work thinking the 'Pool game ended 2-2, kinda gutted when I was watching MOTD and Gerrard converted an injury time pen  :D

Ha!  I did exactly the same Carlos!

Gutted.

And then remembered I should be pleased  ;D

Adebayor has the Midas touch at the moment.

We sure looked a lot better against Newcastle than we have in previous games under Sherwood.
I know he is getting results, but I have been less than convinced at times.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 14, 2014, 01:39:15 am
Has Pamela been frozen out altogether now? Hate seeing a player with talent being given up on like that, it's like he's waiting in departure lounge till summer now.  I always think a good manager would help to get best out of the player, give them the conditions and support to show their skill, unless there really is no hope for them.  Oh the names a typo btw but had to leave it in lol
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on February 14, 2014, 01:41:51 am
My brother asked me that yesterday.

He is injured at the moment, but will have to get past Lennon and Townsend to get into the team.

I would love to see him stay.  Not a fan of Lennon, and jury out on Townsend.

Just have to hope Sherwood likes him.  Would struggle to recoup the money unless they play him.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on February 14, 2014, 10:19:45 am
COYS  ;D

That is all.

Actually, finished work thinking the 'Pool game ended 2-2, kinda gutted when I was watching MOTD and Gerrard converted an injury time pen  :D

Ha!  I did exactly the same Carlos!

Gutted.

And then remembered I should be pleased  ;D

Adebayor has the Midas touch at the moment.

We sure looked a lot better against Newcastle than we have in previous games under Sherwood.
I know he is getting results, but I have been less than convinced at times.

I said at the start when you asked me about him that I wasn't sure he was the man for the job, doesn't play the type of football Spurs should be playing imo. But he is getting results so how can we complain really?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on February 15, 2014, 08:33:53 am
So Fulham have sacked their manager.

Again.

This 'sport' is a joke.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 15, 2014, 09:29:57 am
Pretty harsh really, that Renne Meuelentseen is a likeable fella, feel for him.  Will be interesting to see if Magath is as good as the chairman thinks he is at getting results fast with struggling clubs.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on February 15, 2014, 09:35:35 am
Surprising move from Magath, HSV was after him too, V. Marwijk is soon to be sacked because he can't win with an absolute joke team
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on February 15, 2014, 10:02:05 am
Impressive goal by Balotelli ...

Skip to 40 sec though ...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ANDiTqu3hk
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 15, 2014, 10:35:35 am
Read on the BBC that Milan should've been behind before snatching that.  Expect At Madrid to put them out CL.  Doesnt seem like Seedorf has had the magic touch just yet.

Some good FA Cup ties this weekend.

Any views on Mourinho's latest remarks aimed at Wenger, he just cant help himself can he.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on February 15, 2014, 11:08:57 am
I f**king hate FA Cup weekends.  >:(
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on February 15, 2014, 11:11:21 am
The kid mentioned the comment & I said he should check his exact comments. I just watched the interview and yeah - did not mince his words & indeed called him a 'specialist in failure'.

I know there's been heaps of heated words between them. In this case Mourinho's comments are ... erm ... relatively true ??? Didn't realise that it's been 8 years since he's won a trophy!

Maybe the words were harsh & could've been said differently. But then that wouldn't be like Jose :P.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 15, 2014, 11:26:04 am
Got to be honest all i heard was the headline comment, I can barely bring myself to listen to much of his rubbish these days.   I guess you could call it disrespectful, but then who does Mourinho respect anyway.   Typical childish behaviour, he's happy to dish it out, commenting on City, Liverpool, everyone, but when anyone remotely gives anything back to him he lashes out like a wounded animal.   Dont give it out if you cant take it as they say.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 15, 2014, 11:29:04 am
Also whilst on subject of paying respect, RIP to Tom Finney who passed away today.   Never seen him play but have seen him the odd time on football programmes, and he seemed a true gentleman and from what i understand one of the very best footballers of his era too, could do with more like him.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 15, 2014, 11:39:37 am
Just browsing about, was reading on Magath when i stumbled on this, nice strike by Mitroglu. 

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2559269/Fulham-new-signing-Kostas-Mitroglou-scores-screamer-Under-21-team-against-Aston-Villa.html

Got his SIF? ages ago in FUT, think ive used him once or something lol, did notice his price had went up a lot since i bought him.  No idea where its at now.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on February 15, 2014, 12:00:44 pm
Have you still got that IF pogba eric
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 15, 2014, 12:02:55 pm
Nah long sold, dont tell me he's skyrocketed?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on February 15, 2014, 12:04:28 pm
Best not to tell Eric then, BB.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on February 15, 2014, 12:05:39 pm
Nah long sold, dont tell me he's skyrocketed?

His IF got upped
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on February 15, 2014, 12:47:31 pm
... and his price is NOW at .... 198k.

However, I don't believe he'll go for that much very long, given that his UP is going to be pretty impressive!

But then again, what do I know about this market this year ...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 15, 2014, 11:28:55 pm
Ok so my predictions for this weekend are:

City to get revenge on Chelsea and put them out of the cup.

Arsenal to get revenge on Liverpool and put them out of the cup.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on February 16, 2014, 07:06:37 am
Revenge indeed for City. Good. Quality strike by Jovetic & good play with Silva for Nasri's. Just seen the stats & see that Chelsea were never in it & were dominated, especially in the 2nd half. Were they playing for the draw? ::)

Gardner hit a good one for Sunderland too! Wow.

Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on February 16, 2014, 07:08:34 am
Also whilst on subject of paying respect, RIP to Tom Finney who passed away today.   Never seen him play but have seen him the odd time on football programmes, and he seemed a true gentleman and from what i understand one of the very best footballers of his era too, could do with more like him.

Did not know much ... but did read this today - http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12038/9167453/martin-tyler-pays-tribute-to-former-england-and-preston-winger-sir-tom-finney

Must say, that from a 'foreigner's perspective', Martin Tyler has done some good work himself re: football. Not sure how you guys perceive him, but I always enjoy the game more when he's commentating.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 16, 2014, 07:58:53 am
On my phone but needless to say I'm well chuffed at the result, take that Jose, can't wait to hear what he had to say about it the tactical genius that he is :p
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TWS001 on February 16, 2014, 09:34:30 am
Revenge indeed for City. Good. Quality strike by Jovetic & good play with Silva for Nasri's. Just seen the stats & see that Chelsea were never in it & were dominated, especially in the 2nd half. Were they playing for the draw? ::)

Gardner hit a good one for Sunderland too! Wow.



Watched the second half after my little girl had gone to bed, and Chelsea did very very little. Was like watching a typical game of FUT. Lots of aimless over the top balls that were nowhere near one of their players and either were collected by the giant keeper or went out for a goal kick.
That tactic was never going to work, Di Michelles wasn't playing and Eto'o got subbed off at half time!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on February 16, 2014, 09:50:57 am
Funny one mate! :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 16, 2014, 09:55:13 am
Dunno if i should go read Mourinho's comments now or save it for when i have my breakfast in the morning :D
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 16, 2014, 10:06:47 am
ah y'know sometimes i do have respect for Mourinho's words :D

‘I would say City played much better than us and deserved to win. When the best team win, then football is in peace. It is simple,’ said Mourinho.

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Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 16, 2014, 10:15:23 am
I should have read on before i commented lol.  Gotta love Pellegrini, dignified even in victory calling Chelsea a great team and resisting the opportunity to take a cheap shot back at Mourinho.  Also im sure Mourinho's veiled comments on his strikers must do wonders for their morale ::)

But in case anyone thought he was turning into the ‘Humble One’, the Chelsea boss did conjure up a couple of half-hearted excuses.
'Was the referee very poor in the second half? Yes,' Mourinho said.
'But even with a perfect referee would Chelsea win? No. The second goal was offside but we were never close to being dominant.
‘It was also clear there was a difference in freshness. One team played a few days ago, the other had a week without competitive football,’ added Mourinho, referring to City’s game against Sunderland being postponed on Wednesday because of high winds.
Mourinho, who has admitted he wants to sign a forward in the summer, kept his frustrations regarding his misfiring strikeforce to himself after the match.
'There are things I cannot say,' Mourinho said when asked about his team's troubles in front of goal this season.
'There are things I can just think and keep to myself. I don't want to individualise to speak about my striker or my keeper or my left-back. We are a team, we win, we lose.'
Pellegrini claimed the win should banish any memory of the recent  1-0 league defeat at home.
‘I had a lot of questions after that game about our tactics and whether we should change. But we didn’t change and we’ve beaten a great team,’ he said
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 16, 2014, 10:18:35 pm
Couldnt have put it better myself, altho i have said much of this already.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/26216070
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on February 17, 2014, 04:48:59 am
This is a pretty interesting read, would like to hear you guys' thoughts on it;

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/26174252
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Post by: sherlockh on February 17, 2014, 05:02:26 am
Good game, shame the ref had such a huge impact on the result.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 17, 2014, 05:26:11 am
The non-penalty decision was just a horrendous decision.  Worst I've seen in a while.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on February 17, 2014, 06:04:37 am
This is a pretty interesting read, would like to hear you guys' thoughts on it;

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/26174252

Incredible that a 41 year old would try and pass himself off as 17!

I might try that...  ;D

17 might be a push, but 19 I could maybe manage...

Ok, 20 then...  :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 17, 2014, 06:31:15 am
I saw that story too, Lazio deny it strenuosly to point of threatening legal action.  Seen some quotes from a journo or something saying that he holds his own in the youth/reserve matches and that if he was actually 41 he wouldnt be able to do that.   So the impression i get is he isnt 41
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on February 17, 2014, 08:02:46 am
What amazes me with the Lazio player ... it's not like he's 21, or 25 ... but 41! From the picture I saw over the weekend, he definitely does not look 17 - way too many razors have done their work on that face.

I am ... err ... not surprised when I see stories like this. Back in the late 90's, I travelled up to Ndola, Zambia for a weekend's work. Naively I put down on my visa that I would be out of there on the Monday. Issues with the software, flights delayed till Wednesday (next available flight out) ... but did not change my visa - albeit a scrappy hand-written piece of paper filled out on the flight into Zambia.

On my departure on the Wednesday, I was deemed to have violated my visa & they would be putting me in a holding cell :o.

Now, it must be said that there's plenty poverty there - majority of people with malnutrition. The guy I was flying back to SA with, walked with me to a back room where this 'fat cat' was sitting behind his desk ... just waiting for his bribe. That US$70 bribe was the equivalent of about 6 months wages for the average workers standing next to him.

Overall, Africa is corrupt. Nothing more, nothing less. Pathetic ... but will never change.

Back to this issue, I take my hat off to those that will attempt to prevent this issue, but it will never happen.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on February 17, 2014, 09:21:45 am
This is a pretty interesting read, would like to hear you guys' thoughts on it;

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/26174252

What amazes me with the Lazio player ... it's not like he's 21, or 25 ... but 41! From the picture I saw over the weekend, he definitely does not look 17 - way too many razors have done their work on that face.

I am ... err ... not surprised when I see stories like this. Back in the late 90's, I travelled up to Ndola, Zambia for a weekend's work. Naively I put down on my visa that I would be out of there on the Monday. Issues with the software, flights delayed till Wednesday (next available flight out) ... but did not change my visa - albeit a scrappy hand-written piece of paper filled out on the flight into Zambia.

On my departure on the Wednesday, I was deemed to have violated my visa & they would be putting me in a holding cell :o.

Now, it must be said that there's plenty poverty there - majority of people with malnutrition. The guy I was flying back to SA with, walked with me to a back room where this 'fat cat' was sitting behind his desk ... just waiting for his bribe. That US$70 bribe was the equivalent of about 6 months wages for the average workers standing next to him.

Overall, Africa is corrupt. Nothing more, nothing less. Pathetic ... but will never change.

Back to this issue, I take my hat off to those that will attempt to prevent this issue, but it will never happen.


This has been a massive problem over the last 3-4 years in the schools football system over here in Ireland, not like the UK where immigrants from Africa are well established and in their 3-4 generation.

In Ireland they are only the First generation kids of immigrants that arrived during the boom in Ireland, and from info i have heard from the parents of these kids is the a lot are taking advantage of putting lets say their 16 yr old in an under 11 team, what gets me is (again getting this info from the horses mouth) in Nigeria these kid don't get a Birth cert at birth like most countries but they get them when they are requested so the child could be 3-4 when getting their birth cert.

The Irish school boy leagues have been stamping down on this over the last few years with numerous teams being banned or stripped of cups/titles due to this but i see on a weekly basis in the under 9 league kid that are clearly not 8-9 years old in some cases one i remember in particular was a supposed 8 yr old lad who nearly broke my son's arm with a challenge when he caught a ball in from a corner having full blown chest hair when removing his shirt after the game.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on February 17, 2014, 10:04:46 am
That is just wrong mate! I can imagine getting a professional contract at the age of 17 and fraudulently lying about your age - but at that age, it's unforgivable.

I know of one guy here in NZ, that switched to playing football after a Pacific Islander took him out on the rugby field - leaving him concussed. That was 25-odd years ago, and since then they have done things like putting in weight restrictions. It's got nothing to do with fraud but rightfully levels the playing field & means kids will hopefully go on & play the sport at a professional level.

Young impressionable kids will eventually get turned off playing the sport knowing that there are blatant cheats on the field. Shocking stuff.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 17, 2014, 10:31:48 am
If we are going to talk about injustices relating to people lying about their age.   I will never forget this!!!

My dad took me and my brother to this game, i think it was first football game i ever went to, Scotland to win the World Cup :O ....... who cares if its u16 level

http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/ex-sfa-chief-still-raging-20-1028076

It was actually really hard to find an article detailing it properly on the net, like its been stricken from the record, shocking i tell you.  Wikipedia fails to even mention it.  Bet they would mention the Hand of God if i looked up the 86 World Cup.   

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1989_FIFA_U-16_World_Championship
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on February 18, 2014, 08:10:47 am
Yeah Eric. Disgusting stuff that! Never heard about the controversy, but one of my best mates at school was Scottish (the other 2 were English - how's that for a 'normal' South African high school). So, I definitely remember hearing about them getting to the final.



Ok ... pet hate time ... media.

Scanning through Flipboard & saw this headline ... "Pellegrini: Only one club in Manchester". First line includes "taken a swipe at his club's fiercest rivals by claiming there is only "one club" in Manchester".

This is what he actually said - quoted in the article: "If we only consider this season, there is just one club in Manchester and it's ours, but you cannot forget what United have done in the previous years."

Are they trying to turn his comments into a war of words now with Moyes so they can have 2 "wars" on the go? Seriously, most journalists should go sweep streets or something. There are so many good ones out there (hence my comment around the likes of Martin Tyler) but once again these imbeciles sitting behind a PC are completely worthless. Did come from an ESPN UK site, but no journalist name "ESPN Staff" wrote this. Idiots. 
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 18, 2014, 09:19:26 am
I saw that as well Kiwi and i was a bit disappointed initially, as what ive liked about Pellegrini is the way he conducts himself with the media.   Upon reading the comment i was glad he neturalised it with the comment about this season, and further so by saying you cannot forget what Utd have done in previous seasons.   So on the whole its not that bad a thing to say.  It did make me wonder if he was 'point scoring' with the fans to whom the rivalry means a lot.  I care more about City winning than necessarily beating Utd, although of course that kinda goes with the territory.   

Anyway, long story short, Id like it if Pellegrini didnt get involved in that kinda thing at all.  Leave the below the belt stuff to Mourinho.  Do agree that it has been somewhat sensationalised as you point out Kiwi.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on February 18, 2014, 11:56:01 am
I suppose I have no problem about people making comments that are accurate. So, Pellegrini's comment that there's only one Manchester club in it this year, is 100% right. He's been respectful in most that he's done & therefore would never say that City is a bigger club than Utd. Don't think he'll be that naive and/or (dare I say) stupid.

Mourinho calling out Wenger as not winning any silverware is once again true. But obviously Mourinho has no respect and calling it a 'failure in success' is, as you say, below the belt. Really not necessary.



This made me think of something else & I know this is nothing new. The Premier League is really becoming more of a non-UK 'event' day-by-day. We know that the influx of foreign players have weakened the English game. I know from an international perspective the EPL is the best league based on the number of teams competing for the top spot.

So, back to the heydays of a maximum of 3 foreigners per team. I know it's impossible for them to implement this & the home-grown rule does help to some degree. But that's only for the club. The likes of Chelsea have only 4 players out of their 21 that are deemed 'HG' (not counting U21 players but they hardly feature in games anyway). That's shocking! Arsenal & Everton are also low with both having 7 from 22. City aren't much better with 8 of 23 and 2 players U21. Utd have 12 of 24 & at least 2 of their 5 U21 players are at least regulars.

Even did a spreadsheet whilst I was eating lunch ...
(http://i.imgur.com/79QV1pa.png)

I'd love to see what teams would be fielded if they forced teams to field 5/6 HG players EVERY league game!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on February 18, 2014, 08:22:47 pm
So, Mourinho just doesn't stop does he ... "But I think this is the worst Barcelona of many, many years - so City have a chance."

How to rubbish both sides at once! If points were given out for 'tactical' sledging, he would be winning ... even if it does show he has zero class. I think he'd even give the Aussie cricketers a go ::)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 18, 2014, 09:07:03 pm
Hadn't seen that from mourinho yet, pathetic.  Again showing he's a hypocrite as it was only a month ago he made a snidey comment about how city would get found out against the Barcas and bayerns in the champ league after Sherwood's comments when city beat spurs.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 18, 2014, 09:10:30 pm
You know what, he's smarting at losing to city and is trying to give Barca further motivation to beat city
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on February 19, 2014, 07:03:00 am
So what am I watching ATM?? it sure doesn't look like football...
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 19, 2014, 07:04:50 am
What are you implying Beuk? 
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Post by: Kiwi on February 19, 2014, 07:10:57 am
LOL ... watching ESPN & Shaka Hislop is commentating. After Valdes grabbed that he said "great keeping" ... erm ... at first he rushes out completely missing the ball. GK bias ... ::)
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 19, 2014, 07:13:02 am
Barca started better playing keepball, but City growing into game and been on top for last 10 mins.  No sign of Messi 27 mins in.  Im quite pleased with this so far, although it is early days.
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 19, 2014, 07:15:44 am
City could be their own worst enemy, by panicking when Barca get near the box, I suppose its natural to do but i dont think it helps.
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Post by: beuk on February 19, 2014, 07:16:47 am
no footballclub in Manchester!!!! :)

seriously tho I was looking forward to a nice game but this is crap, diving girls against scared kids, come on start playing already
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 19, 2014, 07:19:44 am
1st legs are traditionally poor unfortunately.   City are playing a little scared but thats life, you leave yourself open against Barca, you get killed.   

Just dont let your anti-BPL bias cloud your analysis.  Plus there is always Leverkusen v PSG, sure thats a lovely open match :)
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 19, 2014, 07:20:44 am
Was beginning to think the ref had put on his Barca shirt, nice to see a decision going City's way there :P
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 19, 2014, 07:21:30 am
That looked a lot like Negredo being held down in the box...... 
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Post by: beuk on February 19, 2014, 07:28:26 am
I even bet city would win but that was a bad idea thinking they would pressure barca and play attacking football like they do this season and that they would punnish that poor barca defence but instead same old same old scared team playing mighty barca, Barcelona isn't that good this season just play football

and ffs 3-0 psg
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Post by: PointedMarlin on February 19, 2014, 07:34:51 am
Looks like City Barca is going to be a war of attrition, the way I see it though what do Barca, for all their possession actually achieve against a decently organised side?

A lot of backwards passing?  ;)

City have had the better chances but are basically & possibly sensibly seem to be playing for a 1-0 goal on the break, they can't keep the ball themselves as invariably only Negredo is in front of the ball when they win it back
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 19, 2014, 07:38:38 am
Mighty barca and the ref, haha, only kidding he's not been terrible.... yet.   City do seem to get a bit nervous at times, against Chelsea at home the 1st time, and in this game.   But its a tough one for a coach, Barca are still a top top team despite what a lot of people would let you believe.   Sure you can get at them, but thats a lot easier in a la liga match when you are under no pressure and have nothing to lose.   Having Aguero would no doubt be a big bonus, Negredo doesnt seem as effective certainly in this match and possibly when he's up front on his own.

Obviously Bayern showed how to do it against Barca last year, but im honest enough to say City arent Bayern....   They dont have the power all over the pitch that Bayern had.  Also Bayern had bonus of facing a Barca without Messi.

I guess Pellegrini thought he could get at Barca in wide areas with Kolarov starting in the middle but its not happened yet.   Hopefully Nasri will come on in 2nd half as he really makes City tick this season at times.
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 19, 2014, 07:43:43 am
I have to admit im envious of the easy ride PSG seem to get in Europe.  I suppose they deserve it in some respects, they obviously topped their group and City didnt but what seeds were PSG??  PSG obviously didnt have the reigning Euro champions in their group.  They have done a good job of dispatching some of the mid-level teams that they come up against ill give them that.   But Leverkusen had an imperious home record in Bundesliga at one point, fair enough Utd spanked them, but PSG come to town and they literally bend over once again.   Meh.

Guess it just luck of the draw, but PSG get to stroll through against Leverkusen whereas City are struggling to an extent against probably the 2nd best team in Europe, and everyone is ready to stick the knife in if they were to lose this game, or draw and dont attack enough.
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Post by: PointedMarlin on February 19, 2014, 07:51:54 am
It's funny how people see things differently

I don't watch City much but I thought given what he's had to work with Negredo is playing well  :D

Although when your (as in who I see a lot of) comparing him to Gabby Agbonlahor my yr 7 football team also compare favourably in the getting stuck in & effort stakes
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 19, 2014, 07:53:30 am
Ah f*ck it, De Michelis v Messi 1 on 1, red card, game over.  F*ck.
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Post by: PointedMarlin on February 19, 2014, 07:54:03 am
Outside the box?
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 19, 2014, 07:55:19 am
How do you play it now if you are City?  basically give up lol.
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Post by: PointedMarlin on February 19, 2014, 07:57:24 am
How do you play it now if you are City?  basically give up lol.

Stick for the 1-0 loss & hope you can win a few corners or free kicks as Valdez looks less reliable than David 'Dracula' James on anything in the air
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Post by: Kiwi on February 19, 2014, 07:57:24 am
Yeah ... not the best option to slide. Barca with the extra man you just know they will throttle with possession now. Not that they didn't start that earlier already :D.
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Post by: Kiwi on February 19, 2014, 07:58:20 am
Anybody see Ibra's left foot thump - first time. Quality strike!
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 19, 2014, 07:58:21 am
Navas hasnt cut it for me either.  Glad he's gone off to be honest.
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Post by: Kiwi on February 19, 2014, 08:00:12 am
Just listening to Hislop about the ref's instructions to give a penalty if they continued into the box. Wow! Never knew that.

Contact was definitely outside the box.
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 19, 2014, 08:00:56 am
Yeah ... not the best option to slide. Barca with the extra man you just know they will throttle with possession now. Not that they didn't start that earlier already :D.

I dont want to go for the easy blame De Michelis option, but do you not think, Messi's gonna outpace me here, why not give the keeper the chance to save 1 v 1 (and not from the penalty spot) and then if you do concede, at least you have chance to fight back with equal numbers????
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 19, 2014, 08:02:24 am
Just listening to Hislop about the ref's instructions to give a penalty if they continued into the box. Wow! Never knew that.

Contact was definitely outside the box.

Yeah the initial contact certainly was, wasnt aware of that interpretation of the rule either and tbh im not sure id take Hislop's word for it.  Not complaining about the penalty tho, I can see why it was awarded.
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Post by: Kiwi on February 19, 2014, 08:06:04 am
Yeah ... not the best option to slide. Barca with the extra man you just know they will throttle with possession now. Not that they didn't start that earlier already :D.

I dont want to go for the easy blame De Michelis option, but do you not think, Messi's gonna outpace me here, why not give the keeper the chance to save 1 v 1 (and not from the penalty spot) and then if you do concede, at least you have chance to fight back with equal numbers????

Absolutely agree with you! Even try teach the kid the same thing whilst he's playing FIFA - it's just not worth it.

Keep running, stomping your feet, whatever ... just to somehow put more pressure on the striker. De Michelis was having a decent game up till then. It does highlight the difference between good & world class defenders.
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 19, 2014, 08:08:23 am
yeah agree he was doing fine up till that point, but one fell swoop and he proves all the critics right.

This guy annoys me now, typical media know it all.

Tancredi Palmeri ‏@tancredipalmeri  5m
You have Manchester City budget.
You need a defender.
You sign Demichelis.
I know what kind of engineer you are. Disaster engineer

and to illustrate your previous point, was it a pen after all?

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BgyREcnCcAAX-w4.jpg)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on February 19, 2014, 08:22:36 am
Hmmm ... wonder if Fabregas scored by himself if that would've been offside??

Pique was definitely offside.
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Post by: Kiwi on February 19, 2014, 08:31:14 am
Oh boy ... that's killed off the 2nd leg unless there's a quick response now or an early goal for City.

Edit ... Through the legs ... once again Hart disappoints and/or fails. Not a fan of his.
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 19, 2014, 08:38:21 am
Hmm yeah Kiwi.  Im trying to be rational about all of this, but yes Hart could have done better there.   City can focus on domestic affairs now, I hope lessons are learned, Pellegrini's first season so give me time to fully put his stamp on the team in the summer, ie a new competent CB partner for Kompany for starters!!!

Having a bit of a war of words with Tancredi Palmeri on twitter, he's been a bit pro Barca for my liking, with a snidey tone, so i just tweeted this to him

@tancredipalmeri you could at least try to appear impartial? does more for your credibility.

and he retweeted to his 75k followers haha.   Going to be 75k followers -1 if he keeps up with his BS analysis thats for sure.   Another one of these know it all pundits who seems to have an axe to grind with City and Pellegrini.
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Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on February 19, 2014, 08:57:42 am
deserved win for Barca imo. Zlatan is on fire again btw
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Post by: CarlosBoca18 on February 19, 2014, 09:01:31 am
Absolutely no need for Hart to come off his line for the 2nd Barca goal, may have cost City the tie.
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 19, 2014, 09:07:02 am
Barca did deserve the win, maybe Mourinho's teamtalk helped after all.
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Post by: Kiwi on February 19, 2014, 10:47:47 am
Yeah - you gotta think that Mourinho would prefer to play against Barca than City.

For Pellegrini still with the possibility of 3 trophies in his first season, you'd have to be happy how things have progressed. You must think that (not wanting to jinx anything) one is in the bag & still basically favourites for the title IMO. He's had a good year but getting a quality CB is definitely a priority. IMO Lescott is the issue as De Michelis was brought in as a backup.
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 19, 2014, 11:12:07 am
Interesting angle Kiwi, there was a fair few City fans on social media saying Lescott should have started ahead of De Michelis and on surface of it you have to agree or at least question that?  Hate to sound ignorant and i did try to google this, but Nastasic injured??

I kinda figured that De Michelis was perhaps just a case of being a favourite of the manager coming from Malaga? 

Also not about to start questioning everything Pellegrini does but surely Nasri has to start if he is fully fit.  Im assuming he wasnt having just made his comeback in the last match.
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Post by: Kiwi on February 19, 2014, 11:31:54 am
Yeah - Nastasic is injured.

Nasri / Silva ... for the playmaker slot? Not sure as I just haven't watched enough football. Navas has to stay there as you'd think you want the pace out on the wing.

What would your starting line-up be at the moment with them (Aguero out too for a week or so)?
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Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on February 19, 2014, 11:48:50 am
I kinda figured that De Michelis was perhaps just a case of being a favourite of the manager coming from Malaga? 


Eric this is the Fourth time he bought him, so i would say more than a favourite
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Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on February 19, 2014, 06:35:19 pm
sorry guys I disagree a bit, it is easy to say it is a the foult of De Michelis, however, you have to look before that and see what happens. If the midfield cannot control Barce you will be bomabarde with through balls or leaving space between the lines, the only problem defenders and goalies have is when they make a mistake it can be a descive one.

I cannot see how another CB would have stopped him anaway
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Post by: Kiwi on February 19, 2014, 07:08:03 pm
Yeah I understand what you're saying Glad. My comment is more around the slide - if you miss, you're off. He missed.

Would another (or better) CB have slid in that position? Sure - maybe they had a 25% chance of getting the ball. Is that worth the risk of 75% chance of getting a red card. IMO he made the poor choice.

Cannot argue that the midfield left him exposed.
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Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on February 19, 2014, 07:20:46 pm
agree Kiwi, he shouldn't have taken the risk, I just wanted to say that sometimes players get the foult while actually the problem lies somewhere else.
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Post by: beuk on February 20, 2014, 07:34:12 am
offcourse navas is to blame, silly slide none the less.

Nice game tonight, not happy with red and a penalty, but it was red without doubt
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 20, 2014, 07:43:04 am
A friend of mine was saying that fifa are looking into scrapping the rule where its a pen AND a red card, on the basis its a double punishment of sorts.  I think this would be a very good idea.
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Post by: Nophut on February 20, 2014, 09:04:51 am
A friend of mine was saying that fifa are looking into scrapping the rule where its a pen AND a red card, on the basis its a double punishment of sorts.  I think this would be a very good idea.

I think the opposing manager should get to choose.

Should be straight red if it's outside the box though.
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 20, 2014, 09:46:56 am
Im not sure about that, i guess depending on the stage of the game, you would always chose the red card?  but if theres say <30 mins left you would possibly take the penalty, and perhaps more so at any stage of a tie where you are the away team and away goals count?  Hmm, I dunno, but the current rule does seem OTT.
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Post by: Nophut on February 20, 2014, 09:54:09 am
I would always take the penalty.

A goal is a goal.  Goals win games.
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Post by: CarlosBoca18 on February 20, 2014, 10:28:42 am
A friend of mine was saying that fifa are looking into scrapping the rule where its a pen AND a red card, on the basis its a double punishment of sorts.  I think this would be a very good idea.

I think the opposing manager should get to choose.

Should be straight red if it's outside the box though.

Michael Ballack said tonight that if it's last man AND OUTSIDE the box, red card, but if it's inside and last man, only a pen. His reason? The red card is for 'denying a goal scoring opportunity' but the penalty gives the chance of a goal, hence the goal scoring opportunity hasn't been denied.

Sound reasoning imo.
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Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on February 20, 2014, 06:30:35 pm
make sense indeed. Hate those red cards as untill that moment it was really an enjoyable game to watch, after that it was dead.

doesn't promote football at all.

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Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 20, 2014, 08:05:13 pm
Just hearing arsenal fans on talksport, never heard such a fickle bunch, blaming wenger for the defeat last night, agreeing with mourinho that he specialises on failure.  You didn't hear city fans saying all that after Barca game. 
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Post by: Nophut on February 20, 2014, 08:55:43 pm
make sense indeed. Hate those red cards as untill that moment it was really an enjoyable game to watch, after that it was dead.

doesn't promote football at all.

Bring in the 15 min sin bin I say.

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Post by: Kiwi on February 20, 2014, 09:08:03 pm
Actually ... sin bin ... I think that's a great idea!

No system is foolproof, but this has proven that it works most times in rugby. The large majority actually.
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Post by: Kiwi on February 20, 2014, 09:13:14 pm
Just hearing arsenal fans on talksport, never heard such a fickle bunch, blaming wenger for the defeat last night, agreeing with mourinho that he specialises on failure.  You didn't hear city fans saying all that after Barca game. 

I think on the whole though, the Arsenal fans have had a tremendous amount of patience with Wenger. Don't think I would've been that way with Fergie.

Here we are once again ... Arsenal starting to slip. They just do not have the staying power to compete! Year-in, year-out ... always the same. Been a long time since they kept pushing till the very last. Now, this I blame on the manager. Ever since those 'invincibles', they've been the 'mediocres'. The team has no real depth to it to challenge till the end.

Mourinho's a d!ck in the way he said that. But Wenger's lack of success surely has to really put the pressure on him. Maybe one more season ... but I think that would be it.
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Post by: guest15 on February 20, 2014, 09:13:27 pm
what is a sin bin?
off the pitch for some time and back, like ice hockey?
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Post by: Kiwi on February 20, 2014, 09:18:58 pm
Yeah - in rugby for instance a dangerous tackle, or repetitive negative play, will mean 10 minutes in the sin bin. A second offence of the same nature is an automatic red card then.

Like I say, it has happened where one player was given a yellow + 10-min for a dangerous tackle, however on replays it was clearly a clean hit. Whilst he was off, the team then got a warning from the referee that the next person causing an offence will get a yellow. The poor dude comes on, and is immediately penalised and the ref gives him the yellow - meant it was his 2nd and then he's off for the rest of the game.

But, those instances are few ... it's a good system.
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Post by: Nophut on February 20, 2014, 09:20:22 pm
what is a sin bin?
off the pitch for some time and back, like ice hockey?

Yeah..
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 21, 2014, 02:06:36 am
Sin bin sounds a very good idea.

So if true, 300k a week for Rooney, dare I call it a waste of resources? I think I would you know.
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Post by: beuk on February 21, 2014, 07:50:01 am
great fun watching Ajax tonight, 3-0 for Salzburg after 35 minutes, stunning third goal 50 yards  :D

really deserved, full presure on the defenders and the ineptness of Ajax that they just don't know how to play a long ball, great fun
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 21, 2014, 07:58:54 am
Heard about that 3rd goal, just tried to google it but nothing up yet, Johnatan Soriano, ill try again later.

Austrian teams can be surprisingly good at times, i guess as Salzburg are proving.
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 21, 2014, 08:00:27 am
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cUyzokSLfE
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 21, 2014, 08:09:01 am
Dam i didnt realise this was at the Amsterdam Arena, I was assuming the game was in Austria.
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Post by: beuk on February 21, 2014, 08:19:25 am
they should be happy with only 3-0
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Post by: Kiwi on February 21, 2014, 09:46:52 am
Great strike. Love them.

... and the UT community's finest have jumped in and PF'ed his IF ... from 21k to 54k -> 70k -> 130k -> 299k.

Just imagine life ... watch football. See a great goal. Log onto UT and buy all the cards of said player. Sad.
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Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on February 21, 2014, 10:17:10 am
Sure Kiwi did you not see the PF on Sanogo last night all he had to was start and he went from 1-2k up to 55k  ::) ::)
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 21, 2014, 10:20:58 am
Ah the tragic life of an UT fanatic, have i said i dont miss it :P
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Post by: Kiwi on February 21, 2014, 10:42:21 am
Didn't see that BB ... I suppose we should not be surprised by this all.

Yeah Eric ... I wish I had some kind of replacement for this 'fix'. Having said that I have been playing the WSOP app on the iPad. Not quite as exciting ::)
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 22, 2014, 11:10:31 pm
Kiwi, what do you think about Rooneys 300k a week then?  too much? money well spent? or something in between?
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Post by: Nophut on February 22, 2014, 11:32:36 pm
Sorry - I know that was directed at Kiwi... but how can it NOT be too much??  :D

Three hundred thousand pounds a week to kick a ball into an onion bag.

Three.  Hundred. Thousand.  :o
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 22, 2014, 11:43:09 pm
Well was kinda thinking that Noppy.   I mean what happens if he takes the huff again or puts on the weight or is just woefully out of form, yet he will still rake in 300k a week :O  I know some City players like Toure are meant to be on a fortune and the same could apply, just Rooney strikes me as a more up and down (inconsistent) type of player.   I suppose you could say thats football these days but I think they are paying over the odds to perhaps keep him happy, when there may be no CL football next year.
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 23, 2014, 12:07:15 am
Good start by Everton, keep it up lads!!!
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 23, 2014, 01:36:39 am
5 mins stoppage time, hmmmm, looks like Fergie-time has now become Mourinho-time!  hold on Everton, deserve at least a point!
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 23, 2014, 05:46:34 am
Nice goal by Bale in todays match

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HzDOJ95Rrao
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on February 23, 2014, 06:38:40 am
Rooney ... hmmm. IMO Rooney held Moyes to ransom - had Utd by the 'short & curlies'. I suspect we all think/know that - suppose I'm stating the obvious. Do I think 300k is a massive amount - absolutely :o. Was Utd always going to pay an over-the-top wage to him, yup! A 67% pay increase ... wish I got one of those :D Was always on the cards given the length remaining on the current contract as well as perceived 'interest' from Chelsea.

Utd desperately needs Rooney (yay ... he scored a goal today) but also for the stature of the team - right now. No man is bigger than the club, but for the immediate future and even attracting more world class players, Utd need the likes of him there. Losing a marquee player like Rooney at the end of the season would've been even more disastrous to the flailing performances on the pitch.

Now, is the length of the extension justified - keeps him there till 2019? Will he be worth 300k playing at the age of 32? Certainly hope he emulates what Gerrard has done with Liverpool!

Just on the 'interest' by Mourinho ... once again I do think the arrogant swine was just stirring the pot. Rooney can thank Mourinho for an extra 50k he got on the deal ::).



Bale ... sweetly struck ... wow! Funny that you see 'rubbish' for 21 seconds and then 6 replays in the next 25 seconds ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 23, 2014, 06:46:21 am
Yeah Kiwi, was having the conversation with my brother today who is a Utd fan and we pretty much agreed on exactly what you said.  Nice finish by Rooney today, will need at least one of those every week from him for the next 5 years though now :P

Gutted by the late Chelsea winner today.  Also hugely relieved that an off-form City managed to scrape out a win, need Aguero back quick now.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on February 23, 2014, 06:53:49 am
Well, this is the time when the real challengers to the title prove their worth. Getting wins (both City & Chelsea) against tough opposition and/or poor performances - that's what it's all about.

Even with Utd well out of it, it's good to see seasons like this. Really hope this goes down to the wire like 2011/12.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 23, 2014, 07:02:02 am
I said earlier on (elsewhere) that i felt Ramires dived for the FK that led to the winning goal today.   Judging by Martinez's comments I'm not the only one that thought that.

One man who got a little hot under the collar at lunchtime is Everton manager Roberto Martinez, who said Chelsea's ability to "use every trick in the book" contributed to his side's 1-0 defeat by the league leaders.

Martinez felt the injury-time free-kick that led to John Terry's winning goal at Stamford Bridge was "very soft".

The Spaniard added: "If you watch the replay, it's not a free-kick at all. That happened with other incidents.

"I don't blame the referee at all. It's an incredible knowhow, using every trick in the book."
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 23, 2014, 07:03:11 am
Lets just hope the best team wins the title and not the team thats best at winning no matter what....
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 23, 2014, 07:24:11 am
What, now im a bit miffed, Barca getting pumped 3-1 away from home by Sociedad, where was this form last week, i mean its not like it doesnt matter to them?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on February 23, 2014, 07:33:02 am
Maybe Sociedad did apply pressure on those defenders..... ::)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 23, 2014, 07:39:37 am
It cant just be that simple to beat Barca or everyone would do it.   I'll put it down to fatigue from putting everything into the City game instead ;)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on February 23, 2014, 07:43:27 am
Even Ajax beat Barca this year  ;D seriously that defence isn't good, those midfielders are (somewhat ::)) okay in possession, short passes and stuff but those defenders are really not
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 23, 2014, 07:54:15 am
Will be interesting to see how they measure up when the season finishes.   Will reserve judgement till then.   I see Dortmund were getting a bit of a hiding this weekend as well.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on February 23, 2014, 07:58:11 am
Yeah - Dortmund down 0-3 to a team 3rd from bottom (or 2nd from bottom before that game :D).

CL ... there's only one team at the moment with regards to personnel, tactics, etc ... Bayern. They're the ones impressing in the domestic league too - 16 points clear with a game in hand.

And it's Pep's first season too ... ::)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 23, 2014, 08:03:51 am
Thats my new thing, Im not buying into the Bayern hype.   Arsenal matched them up till the sending off.   I think its too easy for people to say Pep's taken them to the next level.   Sure their domestic form is ominous but they have bigger resources than all the others and Dortmund are clearly weaker this year.  Impressive nonetheless but again, ill wait to see if they back it up in the CL when they face some sterner tests, and also 11 v 11.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on February 23, 2014, 08:21:02 am
Absolutely agree with Bundes not being as strong. Still, they are impressive being unbeaten in 21 games.

Since that defeat at home against City (some might say it was a dead rubber anyway) they've won 9 straight games, scoring 25 & conceding 2. There's league, Club World Cup & CL in there. Before that game they'd won 10 in a row, scoring 33 conceding 5.

So, one loss against City and 19 wins in the last 20 games ... you cannot deny that they are the form team in Europe.

Edit ... I'm not saying Pep's "taken them to a new level", as they did win the treble last year. He has instilled a slightly different style of play making them even more dangerous than last year.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 23, 2014, 08:39:33 am
Yeah that could be the case, I guess im just saying they were already formidable, even if they stayed the same or lost 5% effectiveness they would still be formidable.   Perhaps the confidence gained from last season has given them that extra spring in their step so to speak.   I want to wait and see how they fare against Barca 2nd time round or vs Madrid before jumping on the media bandwagon that has gathered pace since last year.

I dont read much into that defeat by City either, was largely a dead rubber as you say, i mean still a nice win for City, but not very significant in the grand scale of things.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on February 23, 2014, 04:44:58 pm
This is the conundrum. Yes, they were great last year. Then that video is made where it shows some of the passing game - at speed. Is this something that Pep has introduced which makes them more formidable? I cannot say an absolute yes as I don't watch enough full games (or didn't from last season).

What I did appreciate from that video was this ... Barca have scored some amazing 'team-passing' goals over the years with the likes of Xavi / Iniesta / Messi & co. But, most times there's that throttling the game and dictating the pace of it ... lack of. As a result they might speed up things and catch the opponent off guard.

Most of that video was done at a faster pace, giving a greater sense of skill, fluidity, etc.

Not an exact science obviously. Just an observation.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on February 24, 2014, 12:39:01 am

Euro 2016 Qualification Draw

Group A
Netherlands
Czech Republic
Turkey
Latvia
Iceland
Kazakhstan

Group B
Bosnia & Herzegovina
Belgium
Israel
Wales
Cyprus
Andorra

Group C
Spain
Ukraine
Slovakia
Belarus
Macedonia
Luxembourg

Group D
Germany
Republic of Ireland
Poland
Scotland
Georgia
Gibraltar

Group E
England
Switzerland
Slovenia
Estonia
Lithuania
San Marino

Group F
Greece
Hungary
Romania
Finland
Northern Ireland
Faroe Islands

Group G
Russia
Sweden
Austria
Montenegro
Moldova
Liechtenstein

Group H
Italy
Croatia
Norway
Bulgaria
Azerbaijan
Malta

Group I
Portugal
Denmark
Serbia
Armenia
Albania
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: sherlockh on February 24, 2014, 01:10:49 am
A large number of very dull games in the euro qual, unlike at Anfield where the score resembles a basketball game
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on February 24, 2014, 04:12:06 am
Said it a few times now, despite my love for Michael Dawson and his commitment to Spurs, he needs to be dropped. Showed it in the first half when he misjudged the ball against Van Wolfswinkel, against a top side that's a goal. Then for the goal he's at least a yard behind the defensive line. He just gets turned so easily and it's hard to watch considering he was our best CB last season despite Vertonghen getting most of the credit.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 24, 2014, 05:35:30 am
This was the 3rd goal against Dortmund yesterday.  Klopps face :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGqMigjJs6c
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on February 24, 2014, 05:58:44 am
Damn! Nice to see the trajectory on the ball.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: guest15 on February 24, 2014, 06:08:05 am
he should get an IF for that shot
he is turkish so deffo would buy him  ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on February 24, 2014, 06:12:44 am
Yeah OT ... I do agree.

If I was running the show there, would definitely add an 'exceptional performance' or 'great goal' card. Boost the FK stat to 99 and shot power too. Just make it a little more fun.

These can be handed out as needed. One week you could have 3/4 of them - then you could go a few weeks without one.

Heck ... I'd even make the 'community' vote for them. Maybe not. ::)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 24, 2014, 06:57:05 am
Yeah its good huh.   You could blame the keeper a bit but there is quite a significant bit of movement as the ball gets closer to goal, definitely a phenomenal strike.

Was wondering if he only really went for it since it was in stoppage time and they were 2 up, maybe just thought what the hell, games won anyway, might as well just smash it, and so he did.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on February 24, 2014, 08:50:43 am
Said it a few times now, despite my love for Michael Dawson and his commitment to Spurs, he needs to be dropped. Showed it in the first half when he misjudged the ball against Van Wolfswinkel, against a top side that's a goal. Then for the goal he's at least a yard behind the defensive line. He just gets turned so easily and it's hard to watch considering he was our best CB last season despite Vertonghen getting most of the credit.

Didn't watch it Carlos... had a bad feeling about it though.

Kaboul and Vertonghen should be first choice.

Season looks like fizzling out...  - not that it ever looked like fizzling in to be fair  :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on February 24, 2014, 09:31:29 am
Said it a few times now, despite my love for Michael Dawson and his commitment to Spurs, he needs to be dropped. Showed it in the first half when he misjudged the ball against Van Wolfswinkel, against a top side that's a goal. Then for the goal he's at least a yard behind the defensive line. He just gets turned so easily and it's hard to watch considering he was our best CB last season despite Vertonghen getting most of the credit.

Didn't watch it Carlos... had a bad feeling about it though.

Kaboul and Vertonghen should be first choice.

Season looks like fizzling out...  - not that it ever looked like fizzling in to be fair  :D

The reason John Terry is still playing well at the top level despite his lack of pace is his ability to read the game and it looks like Dawson has lost that. It was especially prominent today, there's only so much sweeping up Vertonghen can do.

Wasn't a great performance though and I don't buy into Bentaleb being a first choice CM, he adds nothing going forward or defensively, yes he holds the ball well and can make a pass, but shouldn't every BPL player be able to do that?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 24, 2014, 09:36:02 am
I saw the 2nd half of the match and Norwich are quite a pacey team coming forward, i know its a bad result, but put in context City only got a 1-1 draw there a couple of weeks ago.

Agree on Bentaleb, bit of a water carrier to quote Cantona (i think) might be unfair to single him out though.   I mean Soldado who i would usually rate, saw he missed the sitter against Dnipro, but the pitch was horrible and a nasty bobble can make anyone look stupid, but he was rubbish in the 2nd half today.   Then there is Chadli, scored that screamer against Newcastle but had that great chance today and completely fluffed it, woefully, and then had cheek to try and claim he had been fouled ::)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on February 24, 2014, 09:42:17 am
There's something about Chadli that he has potential to be quality, but for some reason hasn't hit form so far, it's only his first season though so we'll see what happens next year.

On Bentaleb, if Spurs are playing 3 CMs there needs to be a holding player (Sandro, Capoue) next to 2 more attacking players (Dembele, Paulinho, Siggy, Eriksen etc.). I don't even know what category Bentaleb comes under  ??? He's a bit like Joe Allen for me. Allen got loads of credit at Swansea for amazing pass accuracy when he only played the ball backwards or played simple 5 yard passes  ::) Any pro footballer can do what they do but for some reason they get more credit for it.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on February 26, 2014, 05:54:25 am
Zenit 2-4 Dortmund. Damn! That's a bit of a statement!

See that Cleverley & Young are starting for United tonight. Hmmm ... am I being too cynical already?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on February 26, 2014, 06:42:03 am
saw chadli play on sunday but what happend tot his movement? he used tot be a fast winger but he's a lot bigger now
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 26, 2014, 07:51:04 am
Thats the British diet for you Beuk :D

Honestly how are United managing to lose this game so far, missed most of first half.  Start of 2nd is some bad bad football and decisions from United, genuinely surprised when they plumb new depths.   

I had a Dortmund-United double on for tonight, actually lost count of how many times United have let me down in bets this season, truly woeful. 
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on February 26, 2014, 07:59:07 am
Yeah Eric. 2nd goal - atrocious defending, honestly!

Difficult to have faith in this Utd team.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: sherlockh on February 26, 2014, 08:00:21 am
I don't think I have seen mu play as badly as this since the 80s, I don't envy Moyes the rebuilding process.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 26, 2014, 08:00:40 am
Yeah i dont like to beat up on them, not my style generally, but what the hell is going on, results dont lie forever.   He is going to need results soon, as if he didnt already.  To go out to Olympiakos would be an abomination of a result.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on February 26, 2014, 08:04:05 am
Indeed - it is shocking at the moment & can only agree it's transporting me back to the 80's!

Getting kicked at this stage - absolutely! Can justify losing to a strong team (no disrespect intended) but this will not bode well for Moyes.

And the worst is that their home record has been SO poor too. I can image odds being even for the return leg if the score stays like this!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 26, 2014, 08:06:54 am
Made this ever so sarcastic comment on FB to wind up my bro - 'Its sad to see the BPL teams getting taken apart by top class european opposition so easily, first City, then Arsenal and now ermmm United'  pretty much in line with what you just said.

And to think Rooney said they could possibly win the CL in his press conference the other day, i laughed then, think this is confirmation as if it was needed.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: sherlockh on February 26, 2014, 08:08:42 am
I hope Chelsea perform tomorrow otherwise we may be moving towards only 3 CL teams in the future. Even if Utd manage to turn this around I can't see them even competing with the stronger teams in Europe.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on February 26, 2014, 08:09:32 am
Yeah - read somewhere along the lines that Utd can emulate Chelsea's run a few years ago. Ok then.

Even that last shot ... defenders standing still allowing a decent effort where the keeper doesn't even move.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 26, 2014, 08:10:56 am
I wonder if the entire Olympiakos team's wages amount to 300k per week? serious question
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: sherlockh on February 26, 2014, 08:13:34 am
I wonder if the entire Olympiakos team's wages amount to 300k per week? serious question
I would guess it's considerably less
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on February 26, 2014, 08:18:49 am
shocking performance....but to be honest guys, BPL teams haven't performed well in the last year apart from teh stolen victory of Chelsea. WHy?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 26, 2014, 08:23:11 am
Football goes in cycles blah blah blah, but its kinda true.   Barca and Madrid were always likely to come back.  German football has been resurgent as a whole and Bayern are riding crest of that wave.   Not too mention managing there resources better.

I think thats it really, i mean Italian football is nothing special, Id really just put it down to Bayern, Real and Barca in particular playing at a level above what the BPL teams have been acheiving in recent years.  The draw wasnt kind to Arsenal or City really tho, I dont think they are teams that deserve to go out in last 16, with a kinder draw id say quarter/semi finalists.   But yes its true you make your own luck in terms of draw based on where you come in group, Arsenal screwed up there, City had a hard task against the reigning champions then got a sh*t draw.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 26, 2014, 09:02:18 am
Michael Carrick said in his post-match interview that Olymiapkos never caused them any problems? really, they scored 2 goals you do realise, you cant really say that when you've conceded 2 goals and scored none ::)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 26, 2014, 09:13:05 am
In lighter news, how crap is this defender?

http://bcove.me/9l8rey7n
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: guest15 on February 26, 2014, 08:03:11 pm
can gala do sth like our greek neighbours? dont think so, but have hope, as always...
mancini told press conf, 80% chelsea will go to next round, realistic guy, but we dont understand that approach here in turkey,
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on February 27, 2014, 08:01:33 am
schalke - RM 0-4  ::) ::) ::)

watching it on the German tele...funny
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 27, 2014, 08:03:45 am
There's a bit of a gulf opening up between the have's and have nots of European football so it seems.   Only Man Utd seem to be struggling with this issue at the moment.  Otherwise, all the teams that topped the groups are coasting through to the QF's.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on February 27, 2014, 08:18:44 am
CL is getting boring....you have 3 top teams and 1 or 2 that can pull off a surprise....

if this continues it will be the dead of CL football

05 for RM now
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 27, 2014, 08:34:44 am
Yep it's true.  Schalke should be a strong team, well better than this anyway.  There is going to be more than a few dead rubbers for the 2nd legs.  Will FFP only reinforce this gulf?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 28, 2014, 08:19:59 am
Not  impressed was just waiting on Spurs to win me £100 and they go a goal down and apparently blow it for me.  Hopeless!!!!!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 28, 2014, 08:21:15 am
A glimmer of hope perhaps, doubt it, the away goal is a killer
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 28, 2014, 08:28:53 am
oh hello whats going on now :P
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 28, 2014, 08:33:04 am
WOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOO, never doubted them :)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on February 28, 2014, 09:02:39 am
Me neither.

Gulp.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on March 03, 2014, 09:10:45 pm
Refreshing comments from Pulis after the Palace game re: his players diving...

"They'll pay money for that. They will both be fined.  It's a disease. It's one we're almost rid of but if people do it, they've got to be reminded it's not right."
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on March 04, 2014, 07:46:10 am
Yeah its good he's taking a stance against it.  Not sure where he gets idea from that 'we are almost rid of it' far from it i would suggest.

Similar to what ive heard about the Italian manager, Prandelli, he's dropped DDR for Italy game and also the up and coming star Berardi from u21s for bad behaviour in latest round of Serie A matches.  Think Berardi was sent off and DDR wasnt but was caught on camera in an off the ball incident.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on March 04, 2014, 10:36:03 am
This is the month we'll see if Timbo really has what it takes to be Spurs manager, some massive games coming up.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on March 04, 2014, 11:23:24 am
Thought exact same thing earlier Carlos.

Next two games make or break our season.

Chelsea, Arsenal.

I remember the last time our season rested on games against these two, plus a game against City..

April 2010.  Beat all three of them, 2-1, 2-1, 1-0 .  Lost to Utd in between mind you.

Finished 4th, 3pts ahead of City.

This time it's Chelsea, Arsenal, Liverpool.... with Soton in between.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on March 04, 2014, 11:32:19 am
You boys better take something off Chelsea or ill be leading the campaign for Sherwoods dismissal.  Let me start the mind games by saying Spurs dont have a hope of taking anything from Chelsea.  Gauntlet laid down 'Timbo'
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on March 05, 2014, 06:36:44 am
3 goals Aduriz....SIF? this one is a beauty...who needs pace?



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pe7T6JZp1aI (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pe7T6JZp1aI)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on March 05, 2014, 07:11:43 am
Like that goal - especially the first touch to take it wide.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on March 06, 2014, 12:38:25 am
Quote
ANCHESTER UNITED CAPTAIN NEMANJA VIDIC TO PLAY FOR INTER NEXT SEASON

Negotiations to bring the Serbian defender to the club have been successfully concluded. President Erick Thohir: "A world-class player"

MILAN - Nemanja Vidic will wear the black and blue of Inter next season.

FC Internazionale is delighted to announce that negotiations to bring the Manchester United captain to the club have reached a successful conclusion.

Speaking exclusively to inter.it, president Thohir said: "Vidic is a world-class player. I'm extremely happy to have completed this deal to bring Nemanja to Milan. He's one of the world's best defenders and his qualities, international pedigree and charisma will be an asset to the team and help bring through our younger players. He will bring added value to the club and is another piece of the great Inter side we are building. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank Manchester United, Nemanja and his entourage for the professional and cooperative approach they have shown throughout the negotiations."

Nemanja Vidic was born in Titovo Užice on 21 October 1981. A solid centre-back, he made his professional debut for Spartak Subotica in 2000/01, going on to make 27 appearances and score six goals in his debut season (still his personal best goals tally for a single campaign). After moving to Red Star Belgrade he racked up 67 appearances and 12 goals over three years. Then in 2004 he made the switch to Russia and Spartak Moscow, where he remained for a year and a half playing 39 times and scoring four goals. That was followed in 2005/06 by his big career move to Manchester United, where to date the Serb has made 204 Premier League appearances (his record of 35 in a single season coming in 2010/11) while netting 15 goals. Vidic has also turned out for the Red Devils 52 times in the Champions League scoring twice (including pre-qualifying rounds), made one appearance and scored one goal in the European Super Cup, played 12 games with three goals in the Europa League/UEFA Cup, and featured in two matches at the Club World Cup, scoring once. He has 56 caps and two goals at international level for Serbia-Montenegro and Serbia, having played three times at the 2010 World Cup.

Vidic's honours include a Serbian championship (2003/04), two Serbian Cups (2001/02, 2003/04), five Premier League titles (2006/07, 2007/08, 2008/09, 2010/11, 2012/13), three League Cups (2006, 2009, 2010), five Charity Shields (2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2013), a Champions League (2007/08) and a Club World Cup (2008).


Vidic - Samuel pairing  ;)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on March 06, 2014, 07:41:40 am
I do enjoy hearing the same old discontent from the media when England play, even friendlies.   Apparently its very stale vs Denmark at the moment.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: sherlockh on March 06, 2014, 08:23:37 am
I'm really glad I'm sat on my balcony overlooking the pool rather than watching another dull performance from England, I try not to care how bad eng are but unfortunately it does matter, and I'm fed up with the years of complete dross. Oh well time for another drink me thinks.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on March 06, 2014, 08:38:18 am
I think its time for a foreign manager again for England, maybe not just right now, but see how the World Cup goes.  If you go out in group stages then get rid of Hodgson.

Good to see Scotland get a win away from home against our euro qualifying rivals.  Good to see the Republic losing at home as well, keep that form going please :P 
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on March 06, 2014, 08:45:00 am
Gave up watching England a long, long time ago.

Tournament finals maybe, but nothing else.

Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on March 06, 2014, 08:46:06 am
England scored, the World Cup dream is alive again :P  hehe
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on March 07, 2014, 08:51:13 am
anyone seen this

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04OhC4cppuI (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04OhC4cppuI)

28 match ban and has to pay the other guys medical bills, I think the FA should follow this kind of example for tackles like that.

The Calum McManaman horror tackle is one where this kind of punishment would have been appropriate in my eyes.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on March 07, 2014, 08:56:54 am
Holy freakin' moly! Cringed when I saw him going in 2-footed. Wow!

Agreed - deserved!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: sherlockh on March 07, 2014, 09:01:42 am
Completely agree, maybe the career ending two footed challenges would be a thing of the past if punishments were along these lines.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on March 07, 2014, 09:08:52 am
I dont even see why that kind of punishment needs to be justified.  Im all in favour of the ban matching the length of the injured players enforced layoff for starters.   Said in the article the opponents team were appealing it ::)

Here's the article on the BBC http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/26464186

What annoys me with these situations is when you see the offending players teammates protesting with the ref whilst the player with broken leg lies prone beside them.   Surely any decent human would see that and stop protesting, or at the very least give the poor guy some respect and some space.

I'd extend the ban for appealing it and fine the club as well.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on March 07, 2014, 09:40:47 am
Wow ... excerpt from the article ...

"Speaking to local media, Tran's coach Nguyen Huu Thang said: "I will fine him if he does wrong. I think the VFF (Vietnam Football Federation) issued the fine under pressure from public opinion, not based on reality. "

Pathetic. Moron.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on March 07, 2014, 09:45:39 am
Yeah i took a bit of exception to that comment as well Kiwi.  I mean why does he assume there was any pressure from public opinion? because it was a shocking tackle and injury of course, let alone the based on reality comment which is worse given the end result.   That coach shouldn't have a job in football if he cant condemn such an incident.  No integrity whatsoever.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on March 07, 2014, 10:30:14 am
Yeah - agreed mate. No need for people like that in sport.

I don't care what anybody says ... the probability of someone coming back from a broken leg & performing at the same standards is reduced - whether it be physical or psychological.

So - it's one of those were he's affected someone's future earning potential. He should pay for the rest of his life.

Ok ... maybe too extreme. If he appeals, then make him pay forever.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on March 07, 2014, 10:47:38 am
Yeah totally agree on the fact that it affects someones entire career, or at the very least has a strong possibility of doing so.

Imagine the outrage if someone put a tackle in like that in on Ronaldo or Messi and got a standard 3 match ban.   Then we are all robbed of seeing one of the worlds best players over the next 5 years or whatever.   In a way its a bad example because their should be no difference in punishment regardless of who the offence is committed on.   But  perhaps it would take a high profile incident like that, for people to fully come down on the side of the victim of such a challenge.   Im a firm believer in these cases punishment should match the crime, unless its clear there was no malicious intent, but i think for the extreme cases we are referring too, its pretty obvious there is an underlying intent to harm.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on March 07, 2014, 11:44:20 am
Yup - agreed that "intent to harm" is there & that punishment has to be that severe.

If something like that happened to Messi/Ronaldo I would honestly be surprised if that person lasted a day or 2. Sure there's some mafioso out there with a heavy investment/bet in those 2, that it would warrant a vengeful action in the extreme.

Guess that would curb any enthusiastic tackles in comparison to the match-bans and fines.

Not too many Colombians scoring own-goals out there (bad taste ... apologies).
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: sherlockh on March 07, 2014, 01:21:55 pm
I think that in the majority of cases it is fairly easy to tell between a violent two footed lunge and a mis timed tackle. So, as you say, the punishment should match the crime, so to speak. I don't understand why the governing bodies don't differentiate between the two and have bans in place. I understand that they will always be a grey area, and maybe they would judge these as a lesser ban. It wouldn't take many lengthy bans for the vicious tackles to disappear from the game.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on March 08, 2014, 11:18:19 am
when subtitles go wrong :D

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/t1/1779883_695458963838544_1415504649_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: OfficerJimLahey on March 08, 2014, 11:24:12 am
Haha, Id rather they were just naming players and even making up a few instead of talking the usual bollocks that they do.

Not sure if im getting older and grumpier but im really struggling to watch punditry these days. There are very few I respect. Did you see the canned moral outrage from the pardew incident? I was passed the point of annoyed and it was actually funny to watch these rent-a-gob Muppets sell out on tv.   

PS Looking for janet jazz jazz jam inform. willing to pay big bucks
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on March 08, 2014, 11:30:33 am
yeah know what you mean about MOTD.   Im not sure what to make of the Pardew incident would need to see it again, i was expecting to be shocked, but then i saw it and im like well it wasnt that bad tbh, i mean he shouldnt be doing it but the reaction was certainly a bit OTT, canned outrage probably sums it up.   

Oh in case you missed it, Janet jazz jazz jam is supposed to be Januzaj :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: OfficerJimLahey on March 08, 2014, 11:42:20 am
Yea ive got a feeling we'll be hearing a little more about janet jazz jazz jam. Top player from what I heard from the reliable motd pundits.

Its almost like these people have forgotten they ever played football. Makes me sick, ill tell u what else makes me sick... half a bottle of port n smoking a bowl after. jesus, I was just about to call my ex as well lol. its a sign
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on March 08, 2014, 11:55:06 am
Haha yeah they do know a player when they see one :D

Half a bottle of port eh, dont think ive drank a glass of that in my entire life to date lol, drinking and smoking is never a good combo, and calling an ex is just about always a terrible idea :)  lol
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on March 08, 2014, 12:06:24 pm
Ergh jesus.. Port.  Once drank best part of a bottle of that stuff.

Was off school for a week with alcohol poisoning... at least that's what I called it.
Mother of a hangover was what it really was...

Can't stand even the thought of the stuff.. even now..
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: OfficerJimLahey on March 08, 2014, 12:15:00 pm
Port is well nice, I never really liked it when I was younger but its really nice like really strong red wine. It doesn't get you crazy drunk either, just that dangerous drunk where you still feel like your sober but are prone to making poor decisions lol

I haven't smoked since I quit a couple of months ago, my **** does it hit hard lol. That's enough of that for now though. Thought I was a big man, turns out I wasn't

A call to the x at stupid oclock is ok. You can just hide behind the alcohol n be like yea it was just a booty call ****, players be, pimpin aint easy... or something to that effect, maybe less american
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: guest15 on March 09, 2014, 04:48:57 am
sneijder already 2 assists, 2-0 first half...
drogba scored 1... lets see if any IF will be outcome of that gala game...

edit1: drogba scored his second, come on elephant, 1 more...
edit2: and drogba added an assist to his game, burak yilmaz scored, sneijder sent an amazing pass to drogba b4 the assist.
edit3: drog 2 goal & 2 asst, burak 2 goal & 1 asst, sneijder 2 asst & 1 goal... deffo an IF is coming
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on March 09, 2014, 05:44:10 am
Oh Spurs how i knew it would go down like this.  I just knew that someone would manage to gift wrap Chelsea the 3 points.   Typical ::)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on March 09, 2014, 05:47:05 am
Oh wow and to cap it off some pathetic refereeing,  im actually gobsmacked that is dreadful refereeing.   Chelsea are a lucky team.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on March 09, 2014, 05:52:09 am
Oh and Etoo is a absolute con artist too, been well coached in Mourinho's methods
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TWS001 on March 09, 2014, 06:29:08 am
What's happened? Will have to give MoTD a look maybe?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on March 09, 2014, 06:33:14 am
Stan Collymore ‏@StanCollymore  22m
Sorry, will clarify for the hard of reading.

No penalty, no red.

An embarrassing decision.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on March 09, 2014, 06:34:35 am
Rodney Marsh ‏@RodneyMarsh10  46m
What a diabolical penalty decision 2/0 Red Card
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Rodney Marsh ‏@RodneyMarsh10  38m
Air's gone totally out of this game. Turning off in protest of a **** referee.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on March 09, 2014, 08:05:15 am
Watched the Bayern routing. Funny that Naldo scores the first & then concedes 6.

See that Fellaini had a good one - http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11667/9202805/fellaini-reminder. Trying to take my biased cap off, it's quite an impressive performance (yes - I did read it all). It's consistent performances like that which justify his price tag. Need a lot more of those.

Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on March 09, 2014, 08:12:33 am
Watched the penalty incident re: Kaboul. Not the best quality but did see the angle directly behind the ref - key one IMO. I reckon the ref was purely looking at the upper bodies. Arm movement by Kaboul can tend to indicate a shove & therefore a penalty.

BUT ... them legs give way, WAY too easy!!! Also think they give way before the contact.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on March 09, 2014, 08:15:06 am
Fair play contender in Germany, Nurnberg were down two goals and Hunt dove and got a penalty to get back in the game but remorseful told the referee he that it wasn't a penalty.

Watched the Man utd game a bit this afternoon but that wasn't much, opponent was far worse though so easy win
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on March 09, 2014, 09:51:25 am
Watched the game today.  Can't blame the ref... always try to not blame the ref.

Can blame Eto'o though.  I am so sick of diving cheats ruining football.

Filthy rotten game.

Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on March 09, 2014, 09:52:13 am
Ol' TImbo though.  Not happy.

Like him.  A lot. 

Says it how it is. 

Not sure it's the best management style, mind you. 
Time will tell.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on March 09, 2014, 10:31:31 pm
I just read his comments this morning, I agree he says the right thing, but too little too late.  Words needs to be backed up with action/performances. But I guess his players let him down too.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on March 10, 2014, 08:16:29 am
I wish Sherwood would stop having faith in f**king Bentaleb!! He is such an average player that offers nothing going forward (Showed that with the chance he had) or defensively (showed that in how slack he was when he was in our own third).

I was impressed with Spurs before the stupid penalty and red card decision, really good performance for 55 minutes then it collapsed.

Did notice Vertonghen laughing after he had made his mistake though  ??? Weird since it's not long after Liverpool making their interest in him public and him saying that he may leave if Spurs don't get CL football.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on March 10, 2014, 08:56:39 am
Think Vertonghen has already gone.

All these new players.  None of them playing.

For the first time ever, I though Jose made a lot of sense post match.
About Spurs being toothless up top - not his exact words.
Great in possession, but he never really thought we'd score... and I believe him... because I didn't think we'd score either.

Not sure what formation that was supposed to be either.
Some kind of 4-1-1-1-2-1...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on March 12, 2014, 07:14:39 am
Morning. Just started streaming Bayern - Arsenal & see Podolski's yellow card. Stupid to go in late. Why do they do this?

And there's another for Arteta ;D. Maybe not a yellow for that ::)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on March 12, 2014, 07:33:26 am
HT 0-0. Bayern looking at scoring. Arsenal not. Pretty weak going forward IMO.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on March 12, 2014, 07:46:57 am
I was bored 2 mins after putting it on.  Bayern look relatively toothless.   Im sure they are going through the motions to a degree but im still not awestruck by them.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on March 12, 2014, 07:49:59 am
I was bored 2 mins after putting it on.  Bayern look relatively toothless.   Im sure they are going through the motions to a degree but im still not awestruck by them.

Bayern have become Barca mark 2 passing around the back like a spoilt kid
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on March 12, 2014, 07:53:04 am
I like Alan Brazil on talksport, but had to briefly stop listening this morning as he waxed lyrical about Bayern, 'they are like Barca but with more purpose, not just passing for passings sake' etc etc.   

I see Ozil's return to form didnt last particularly long.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on March 12, 2014, 07:54:55 am
Quite tempted to turn this off to be honest.  No football masterclass on show here.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on March 12, 2014, 07:56:14 am
IMO, super-cautious. Can't blame them.

Still, even though they're being cautious, they still have more opportunities than their opponents. ::)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on March 12, 2014, 08:02:15 am
Looks like i sparked this game into  life :P  lol, put 2 draws on the betting for the CL games tonight, at good odds too, surely not....
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on March 12, 2014, 08:04:29 am
Podolski's quick look at the ref after an alleged nudge ... makes him a little guilty :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: sherlockh on March 12, 2014, 08:17:53 am
Robben is a cheat pure and simple, always been a diver, it's pathetic, and very annoying that the officials do nothing about it.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on March 12, 2014, 08:50:09 am
Yeah - he's one that goes down very quickly. The penalty decision though was probably correct in this instance as the defender was way too close and Robben obviously slowed down & got bundled over.

But still, there are times you wonder why these professionals, with so much talent, earning so much money ... resort to these methods, to win football games.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: guest15 on March 12, 2014, 09:50:44 am
saw this on turkish UT forum, medel vs lennon ...


http://alkislarlayasiyorum.com/icerik/179064/gary-medelin-aaron-lennoni-madara-etmesi



Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on March 12, 2014, 10:09:23 am
Lol cant fault him for effort.

I see Wenger agreed with me in his post match interview, he said he felt Bayern were more vulnerable this year than they were last year.  Glad im not the only one who thought that :)

He also made a point of hammering home his views on Robben lol.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on March 12, 2014, 11:44:38 am
Yeah - he's one that goes down very quickly. The penalty decision though was probably correct in this instance as the defender was way too close and Robben obviously slowed down & got bundled over.

But still, there are times you wonder why these professionals, with so much talent, earning so much money ... resort to these methods, to win football games.

I wonder how they can not care what people think of them.  It's sad that they are that shallow that they don't.

I would just be ashamed and embarrassed, although perhaps when you earn millions of pounds a year more than the peasants who come to watch, and provide punditry, perhaps you genuinely don't give a flying sh!t what they think...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on March 12, 2014, 11:59:35 am
LOL ... that is funny OT.

Bayern may be seen as more vulnerable this and at times in that game (resorting to slowing the game down) just irritated me too. But, they're still the team to beat though.

Maybe this is just due to the fact that there are only a few teams that have a chance of winning. Would anyone put any money (of significance) on teams other than Bayern & Real Madrid? Maybe, PSG?

Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on March 12, 2014, 10:15:51 pm
I would narrow it to Bayern, Madrid, Barca really.  Although as an outside bet I'd be more inclined to say at mad than Psg. For either of them to win they would probably require 2 of the first 3 to go out to each other in qf/sf.  I have real favs with barca 2nd fav, but then I am a bit anti Bayern these days
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on March 13, 2014, 03:15:19 am
those are the three teams to beat indeed. PSG could be a dark horse, lot's of potential in the team

Other teams are there just to fill it up (sorry no offence) That is where CL football has ended. Thanks to 800 million debts with Barca and RM which is financied by Spanish banks which are financied by Northern Europe Banks + EU. So in fact: we finance our own defeat in the CL...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on March 13, 2014, 06:50:11 am
Funny Glad :D

City starts well. Even if it's just 2 min.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on March 13, 2014, 06:51:46 am
Ok. Read earlier ... "Lescott tasked with marking Messi". Go hug him why don't you.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on March 13, 2014, 06:52:44 am
I will say that this is an opportune time for City to step up against Barca. 3 defeats in 6 games for Barca (league).
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on March 13, 2014, 06:53:09 am
Also. Will see how many posts I can spam here today.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on March 13, 2014, 06:54:04 am
Yeah Kiwi, decent start, hoping to do better than Arsenal last night, tho undoubtebly will take a small miracle to qualify.   Already i can see though that City perhaps lack the conviction to go and win this game.   David Silva must have zero confidence whatsoever in his right foot for not shooting when it opened up for him early on.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on March 13, 2014, 06:56:11 am
Im just waiting for Beuk to drop in and tell us how bad a team City are and how generally inferior they are in every department :D  not sure it would quite be a European night without it :)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on March 13, 2014, 06:58:11 am
City need to be careful, give the ref enough chances and soon he will start dishing out cards, yellow and red.

Wondering if Lescott is going to show us why De Michelis is being picked ahead of him of late, hope not.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on March 13, 2014, 07:01:29 am
I can spam more Kiwi :P

City need to be stronger and more precise in the tackle
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on March 13, 2014, 07:02:15 am
Yeah - that Lescott challenge was freakin' close! The one angle was clear that he touched the ball first. The other angle - right in front of the ref - looked like a foul. Good call by the ref!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on March 13, 2014, 07:02:58 am
Yeah ... that was really close to 5 in a row :P
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on March 13, 2014, 07:05:38 am
LOL re: Beuk ... waiting ... waiting ...

Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on March 13, 2014, 07:06:15 am
City are LUCKY!!!!

Amazing pass - definitely not offside.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on March 13, 2014, 07:07:22 am
I had to stop myself from posting more.  Ooh nice cutback sweaty Barca lol.

Onside they say? well perhaps but quite frankly thats a farcical offside ruling in my humble opinion. Phase 1 Phase 2 BS
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on March 13, 2014, 07:11:30 am
LOL. Yeah - sweaty was the only way to finish that move :D.

Safe to say that the officials are NOT anti-City tonight after 20-odd minutes? Been a decent game so far - yes, Barca attacking with a lot more gusto than Bayern yesterday!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on March 13, 2014, 07:20:12 am
Damn! Kompany is a good player! A few good challenges/stops.

Also, what a stop by Lescott. De Michelis would've had a 2nd red :P
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on March 13, 2014, 07:24:14 am
City just lack the killer instinct, I mean you see that last attack there with Toure not getting the killer pass away.  David Silva constantly flatters to deceive imo.

No doubt for me Barca are the better team, City still have a bit to go to be able to stand shoulder to shoulder with Barca (Bayern and Real).

Meant to post this 10 mins ago, but there Silva was just backing up my point
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on March 13, 2014, 07:29:29 am
Yeah - agreed mate. Not seen a huge amount of Silva, but I'm not awed by his talent tbh.

I know it's not 'real' - but if there was the choice between Mata & Silva, I would not have been impressed if the choice was Silva. May be biased :P.

... damn! Nasri needed to score that!!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on March 13, 2014, 07:31:03 am
Awesome touch by Silva there to set that up, needed the finish Nasri so often provides.

I know Silva has a delightful touch but i just see him as bit of a poor mans Iniesta at times.  Not enough goals or assists to galvanise all the little nice things he does.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on March 13, 2014, 07:31:51 am
I definitely wouldnt go as far as to say I'd take Mata over him tho lol, especially not the Utd Mata :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on March 13, 2014, 07:49:54 am
Im just waiting for Beuk to drop in and tell us how bad a team City are and how generally inferior they are in every department :D  not sure it would quite be a European night without it :)
No mate i'm enjoying the great football show last couple of days, always Nice tot see a team that needs to score 2 goals play great defensive football, i' m so liking it im off tot bed, good night
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on March 13, 2014, 07:51:56 am
He he .... we'll have to leave our bias there then :D.

Watching the highlights. Silva had the chance to lay it off back to Toure. Probably been better.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on March 13, 2014, 07:53:57 am
Aguero off due to potential hamstring injury ??
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on March 13, 2014, 07:56:48 am
Im just waiting for Beuk to drop in and tell us how bad a team City are and how generally inferior they are in every department :D  not sure it would quite be a European night without it :)
No mate i'm enjoying the great football show last couple of days, always Nice tot see a team that needs to score 2 goals play great defensive football, i' m so liking it im off tot bed, good night

Haha surely a man of your tactical nous would know that football isnt so simple.

Personally i had wrote off both Arsenal and City after the first leg anyway, call me the optimist :)

Lescott is doing his best to make MDM look like a solid pro :P   and dam, why is Valdes actually a very good keeper
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on March 13, 2014, 07:58:35 am
LOL. To be fair Messi is getting back to form and has played really well today.

And another City opportunity goes wide.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on March 13, 2014, 07:58:56 am
City starting to dominate :P dammit score!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on March 13, 2014, 08:01:47 am
Wow how was that ever a foul???
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on March 13, 2014, 08:01:58 am
Quite funny that last move by City. Milner make gazelle-like runs with quick/deft passes from the likes Toure ... Reality it was an elephant stomping through and the Rhino's sledgehammer pass :P

Nice dive Silva. ::)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on March 13, 2014, 08:03:55 am
Agreed. No foul.

City. Not clinical enough. Actually, who on the field at the moment (for City) is capable of finishing. Does Negredo need to get on?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on March 13, 2014, 08:06:47 am
According to a man in the know

Guillem Balague ‏@GuillemBalague  4m
145 minutes later City realise the quality they have and that FCB is there for the taken. Negredo in and it will all be played in FCB half
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on March 13, 2014, 08:09:37 am
... And just like that it seems City have expended themselves? Barca slowed down. City with rash challenges (frustrations?)

Game over???

City REALLY need a goal now, but cannot see that happening.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on March 13, 2014, 08:11:03 am
unbelievable ref giving that foul against Dzeko ::)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on March 13, 2014, 08:11:05 am
Ok. The rubber is now over. Time to get dressed & go to the client.

Good finish by Messi.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on March 13, 2014, 08:11:43 am
ah f*ck it, knew it was coming tbh
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on March 13, 2014, 08:23:31 am
Pitiful refereeing, sends players off to compensate for his own utter ineptness, stonewall penalty for City, how can he not give it?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on March 13, 2014, 12:47:00 pm
Didn't see that mate - ran off to the customer. Was it a bad one?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on March 13, 2014, 06:39:17 pm
Pitiful refereeing, sends players off to compensate for his own utter ineptness, stonewall penalty for City, how can he not give it?

that referee was total garbage, also for Barca btw. That was a 100% correct goal in the first half.

Shame that City couldn't manage to score just after the break, not sure if Barca could handle that nowadays
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on March 14, 2014, 12:00:48 am
Yeah agree glad.  Do you think those kind of 'offside' goals should be legal though?  I don't
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on March 14, 2014, 12:54:06 am
think the rule is that as long as you pass backwards it is no offside (if we are talking about the same incident: the goal from barca in the first half). If so, I think it is understandable rule otherwise the opponent would just walk behind those strikers leaving the forward with the ball on a one-on-one with the keeper

Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on March 14, 2014, 07:43:44 am
yes correct, but not quite what i mean.  I mean the fact that the 2 guys in the middle (inc the goalscorer) are offside when the through ball is played, but its ok as the guy who makes the assist, was onside when the ball went through, so in other words the 2 in the middle werent interfering/involved in that phase of play.   But i think its a bit unfair as Kompany and Lescott in the middle are left high and dry by playing the 2 offside.  I suppose the counter argument is that if the defense keeps a better line, as a unit, that it wouldnt matter, but personally i just dont like it.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on March 14, 2014, 07:50:49 am
See Spurs are a goal down to Benfica, hope they come back, ive got BTTS on this match :)  Sherwood will be for the boot if they dont get through this tie.

The guy Markovic for Benfica get some plaudits from the commentator there, signed him for my Football Manager team a good month or 2 ago.  Took him off Dortmund too.  Not sure what my point is really, either that I've got an eye for a player, or by 2019/2020 he will be a world star :-/
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on March 14, 2014, 08:26:51 am
Ah knew Eriksen was going to score that, class free kick and won my bet, thank you very much sir.    He's a good player, at least one of AVB's signings is making a positive impact.   i still think they should try and involve Lamela more (or is he still injured)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on March 14, 2014, 08:37:19 am
yes correct, but not quite what i mean.  I mean the fact that the 2 guys in the middle (inc the goalscorer) are offside when the through ball is played, but its ok as the guy who makes the assist, was onside when the ball went through, so in other words the 2 in the middle werent interfering/involved in that phase of play.   But i think its a bit unfair as Kompany and Lescott in the middle are left high and dry by playing the 2 offside.  I suppose the counter argument is that if the defense keeps a better line, as a unit, that it wouldnt matter, but personally i just dont like it.

ah see your point, yeah there is some truth in it as they have some kind of advantage.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on March 14, 2014, 08:47:32 am
3-1 to Benfica now, Luisao double, some finish on the rebound.

Ooh that was pretty classless of the Benfica coach to aim 3 fingers at Sherwood.   Thought Sherwood was gonna do a Pardew on him for a second.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on March 14, 2014, 09:25:59 am
See Spurs are a goal down to Benfica, hope they come back, ive got BTTS on this match :)  Sherwood will be for the boot if they dont get through this tie.

The guy Markovic for Benfica get some plaudits from the commentator there, signed him for my Football Manager team a good month or 2 ago.  Took him off Dortmund too.  Not sure what my point is really, either that I've got an eye for a player, or by 2019/2020 he will be a world star :-/

Had Markovic in my Serb team... decent little player.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TWS001 on March 16, 2014, 01:23:04 am
So Kompany may have a hefty bill to pay to fix Hull City's changing room!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on March 16, 2014, 04:53:15 am
Haha not like him, but wouldnt imagine the bill will be too hefty.   A BS sending off imo.  No wonder he was frustrated.   Refs trying to give Chelsea the title.   C'mon Villa!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TWS001 on March 16, 2014, 06:17:24 am
Fabian Delph has really put the cat amongst the pigeons!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on March 16, 2014, 06:31:05 am
Mornin' ...

2 red cards for Chelsea. LOL!

Nice win Villa.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on March 16, 2014, 06:40:01 am
LOL ... Mourinho too!!!!! What a good day this is ... !!!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on March 16, 2014, 07:10:48 am
Well that made my weekend week.

Nothing I like more, than watching Chelsea lose.

Well, Ben and Jerry's aside.  Obviously.

Mourinho really is a grade A *****r.

 :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on March 16, 2014, 07:51:59 am
Ah hello guys :D  Yes great weekend for football (based on 2 results of course)  did not think it would end like that after 10 mins of the City game.   What did you think of the Kompany red? 

I missed Mourinho's post match interview, or lack of it by sounds of things.   But after Kaboul and then Kompany earlier, do i have slightest bit of any sympathy for him, no of course not, and would i have regardless of those 2 incidents, no of course not its Mourinho.

It certainly has made it a good weekend for me.   Look forward to MOTD later on. 
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on March 16, 2014, 08:07:13 am
Not quite as biased as you Mr E .... but a bad day for Mourinho is a good day for many, many people :P
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on March 16, 2014, 08:44:09 am
Good day for me.

Cannot stand the guy.

Wish he'd fcnk off back under the rock from whence he came.

And for the record, I don't think that about many people...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on March 16, 2014, 08:46:49 am
Yeah me 3 :)

Kompanys sending off then?  yes or no?

Hey Kiwi, on unrelated note, saw this earlier, any thoughts?

http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/sons-manchester-united-pair-robin-6837772
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on March 16, 2014, 09:51:33 am
Kompany - just watched it and it's not the worst challenge, but he was the last man. Now, if he's in a goal-scoring position (or would've got there) - that's debatable. Unfortunately in this situation initial view was a red & I can understand the ref giving it purely on the first 'live' view.



Personally I think it's actually a good thing. Definitely would not want them to get preferential treatment at Utd due to parents being a big-name player & coach.

But then you must always remember that I am a bit of a Manchester fan - obviously Utd first & foremost. Still want the title to be sitting there rather than in London or worse - Liverpool.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on March 16, 2014, 10:07:01 am
for me, Jelavic fouled Kompany as clear as day.  Sure the follow up was a red card, but the foul on Jelavic, was no more than Jelavic's initial foul on Kompany.   In my opinion of course.   Just glad it didnt matter in the end.   DeMichelis and Garcia were exceptional at the back throughout the match.  They played the offside trap to absolute perfection, genuinely did.

Ah ok fair enough, its just a bit of an affront I would say for  United.   Obviously dont know full story behind it, but i saw another comment saying Darren Fletcher's kid/s were also at City's academy.  Not exactly a good sign you would think.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on March 16, 2014, 10:45:04 am
Ah yes - do understand that there was a foul before which should've been called. Kompany stupidly reacted to that & that what I was commenting on.

I think it's just kids at this stage & they're still very young. One could say that they're just not good enough so that's why they're at Citeh :P
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Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on March 17, 2014, 02:17:40 am
Very Quiet in here  ;)
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Post by: sherlockh on March 17, 2014, 02:40:56 am
Probably for the first time I think we can now win the title, hope has materialised into true contenders. MU on the other hand are a shadow of their former selves, the transformation is shocking, some of those players need to take a very long look at themselves.
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Post by: sherlockh on March 17, 2014, 04:08:57 am
Come on Spurs, a draw would be great.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on March 17, 2014, 05:10:52 am
Not having watched the game, I can only comment on what I have read.

Gary Neville also made some comments about the players. Have no problem with that. What concerns me is one article states that Utd's strategy was to push the ball wide to Mata & Januzaj, which left Carrick & Fellaini exposed. They were unable to cope with the Liverpool midfield.

They go further on to say that at HT no changes were made, even though they were being played off the park. And this is my concern ... something I've have mentioned before. There just doesn't appear to be any 'turn-around' strategy which Moyes brings to the team. At HT I'm guessing that the players are in the change room thinking "here we go again".

Sure, professional players should never get to that point where they stop putting effort in. But, when they are being slaughtered out there, it's the manager's responsibility to impact the game - however necessary. Nigh impossible to keep having a positive attitude when there's no guidance from the sidelines. He should be 'seeing the game' and patching holes,

Three penalties in one game ... schoolboy stuff. Even if one was apparently a dive, it's still pathetic that they gave away that many.

The other aspect that I'm unsure of - leadership. Who is leading the team out there? Again, not seen the game but generally the lack of this on the pitch is a serious issue.

So many things ...

... but the key one is I am having serious doubts about is Moyes and the staff he's brought in. Tactically Utd is failing - it's not just the players on the pitch.
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Post by: Kiwi on March 17, 2014, 05:18:49 am
Just on league positions ...

1 - Chelsea  .................. 30 / 66
2 - Liverpool .................. 29 / 62
3 - Arsenal .................... 29 / 62
4 - Manchester City ....... 27 / 60

Let's assume Liverpool & Arsenal win their games in hand & City wins 2 of their 3. 4 teams all within 1 point with 8 games to go. Damn!
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Post by: Kiwi on March 17, 2014, 05:27:25 am
The run-in ....

(http://i.imgur.com/Kiss2X4.png)
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Post by: sherlockh on March 17, 2014, 05:52:52 am
I think you are quite right kiwi the whole setup at Utd is wrong, the players are just not performing, the manager appears unable to react, and the transfer policy is a shambles. It's going to take a lot of money to put it right and there must be questions if Moyes is the right person to spend that money. I'm not sure rvp, Rooney and Mata can play in the same team unless the formation is significantly changed as Mata is completely wasted out wide.
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on March 17, 2014, 06:32:05 am
Yep i agree as well Kiwi.  I think in summary Moyes just isnt working out at Utd.   Heck even my gf was struggling to understand how they could go from champs to chumps so quickly.   I didnt see the game but was listening to it on the radio, how it panned out just so incredibly predictable.  Rafael, might as well ship him out asap.  Clearly not a player you can rely on in times of trouble or pressure.    I actually fancied Utd to step up and get some kind of a result today but as on every other occasion ive said that, they didnt.   

Touching on what you said about plan B Kiwi, was listening to radio again on way home today (was visiting family in Edinburgh) and they said that as well, that G.Neville spotted the problem after about 10-20 mins, but it took Moyes until the 70th minute to make that change. 

Not sure i would trust Moyes to spend £200m on rebuilding Utd.   Was talking about the Utd situation with my bro today and neither of us buy the line of thought that 'Fergie got out at right time' or that he knew what he was doing and so on.   None of the blame for Utds performance this season lies with Fergie, unless of course you include decision to appoint Moyes lol.   

I kinda want to see L'pool stumble, as much as i rate Rodgers sometimes he comes across a bit too bullish and buying into his own hype for my liking.  I think he's a good guy, but then maybe im suspicious of someone who has worked close to Mourinho.   

Also disappointed Spurs couldnt get anything off Arsenal but would have to say im hardly surprised by that.  Spurs are in a bad place right now, just as United are.
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Post by: Kiwi on March 17, 2014, 06:32:49 am
Hmmm Sherlock ... you actually raise an interesting point on Mata. He made the comment re: his time at Chelsea, saying that he was no winger. Why would Moyes be looking to him playing the same role.

It's also interesting that you mention those 3 in the same team. Would 2 central CAMs (Rooney/Mata) behind RvP even work? If RvP is out due to injury, is there someone else that can play a single striker role?

Transfers ... yeah - shambles indeed! Sure Fellaini was injured but he is a damn good CDM. But, Kagawa is into his 2nd season but not impacted at all. Mata is quality but another CAM. Just rumours at this stage on Kroos ... he seems to be a terrific player but he's an attacking midfielder too.

Forget about midfield - think Utd has to settle with what they've got. The defence is just atrocious! Worst defence I've ever seen from a team defending the title.
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on March 17, 2014, 06:36:29 am
I think the run in shows that City are going to have to be on top form to win the title, they really will have to earn it by being the best from here on in.  Its going to be a very big ask.   7 points out of the 3 toughest away games should be a good start - or perhaps 5, being 1 a draw at Arsenal, and 1/2 wins from the Utd/Liverpool fixtures.   Not saying they will get that but i think that would be the foundations for a title win.
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Post by: Kiwi on March 17, 2014, 06:55:51 am
Yeah - there's nothing like points already earned. Onus is on the chasing team to get the points.

Given that Arsenal have the toughest games in that first half of remaining games, if they do get points there then they could easily be real contenders. But, I think injuries are their main issue with Ozil out now too.

Liverpool - obviously the dark horse at this stage given that Rogers is saying they won't win it. Just talking it down IMO ... they have a real chance with 2 key games in there.

Great finish to a title ... especially now as an outsider :( ::)
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Post by: Kiwi on March 17, 2014, 07:00:13 am
Lots of phrases I agree with there Eric ("champs to chumps", "fancied Utd to step up", "Not sure i would trust Moyes to spend £200m on rebuilding", etc).

I'm also coming around to the fact that Fergie cannot & should not be blamed for this season. I still believe he could've brought in better personnel in the past few years - but then I've been saying that to family/mates this side for a few years now - aging defence, quality CDM role, etc. Still stuns me how he won the title last year.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on March 17, 2014, 07:10:48 am
 :o :o :o

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jbYh178IP6c#t=42 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jbYh178IP6c#t=42)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on March 17, 2014, 07:31:37 am
Maybe Fergie was somewhat complacent, because he could get what he needed (largely) from the crop of players he had.  Maybe the board were happy with what he was acheiving with them, and didnt feel need to push that bit more for say more European success.   But then you take away the catalyst for all the success, and the wheels have well and truly come off the wagon.

I dont buy into the theory that Moyes was the cheap option either from boards perspective.  Because look at what they will lose in revenues due to bad performances this season.  I think in terms of running a world football brand (and im not trying to talk Utd up) the managers contract is small change.

Hmm what else.  Oh yeah the worse United perform and hold their substandard league position, the more folly it looks to have given Rooney a 5 year deal for 300k a week.  I know Utd can afford that but its ludicrous, the worse United do only serves to exaggerate that.    I mean it might seem justified if it was the difference between finishing top 4 to title challenge, the difference from finishing 2nd to winning the league, but when it cant even help you into the top 6 (as it stands) well then you really have to wonder what the hell was the point.   I think they would have been better using money to buy 4 young, hungry and real talents.  Maybe 3 if prices are bit higher, but you could get some serious quality for that kinda cash, if spent correctly.   Plus he's 28 so he's unlikely to improve over the next 5 years.    The only way i can see it working now is if a new manager was to come in and use him to perfection in a good tactical set up.

I presume there is no chance of Moyes not seeing out the season?  What happens if Utd dont overturn the Olympiakos deficit, I'd probably consider not qualifying from that tie as the biggest failure of them all so far this season?
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Post by: Kiwi on March 17, 2014, 08:51:44 am
Yeah - would agreed that it's unlikely that Moyes will not see out the season. And yes - going out to Olympiakos would be deemed the worst result of the season. Not saying that Utd would've won, but some favourable draw & superb performance in one game, means you can push for it ... at least!

Nobody expected Chelsea to win a few years back given their performances that season, but they did. It is sport after all & upsets happen.

I have zero confidence in Utd turning around the 2 goal deficit.

I'm expecting Utd to 'click'. Then go on and win a whole bunch of games. Just has not happened!

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Post by: Nophut on March 17, 2014, 10:13:12 am
I think it is very straightforward.  And I think it is very psychological - both ways.

When SAF went, everybody wondered if Utd would be the same Utd, or whether they would be easier to beat.

Utd HAD to fly out of the blocks this season, more than ever before..

To start the season poorly would undermine Moyes from the outset. It would start to erode the confidence his players had in him, it would undermine the respect other sides had paid Utd in the past, and immediately people would start to think that without SAF, Utd were finally beatable.

And, so they are.

And the more they are.. the more they are.

And it goes for the Utd dressing room too.  They now believe they can be turned over just like any other team, and so they are really struggling to be the force they were.

Football is a mind game.  In so many ways.  Just like all sports.

I watched my lad in an away U13 game today, against the same side they lost 5-0 to last week at home.

They feared a drubbing before kick off, but started well and early on had two glorious chances to score, but didn't, and went on to lose 6-0, or maybe 7, I lost count.
Point being, if those two early chances go in, it's a TOTALLY different game.

And for Utd, winning only 2 of their opening 6 PL games this season, was an absolute car crash.
If they had won those other 4, they would be a totally different proposition right now.

Sadly they faced Chelsea, Liverpool and City in their opening 5, and those three managers were VERY eager to "test out" Moyes' Utd.  And those three games shaped this season for Utd, and maybe seasons to come..

And that is Moyes' problem, and there is very little he can do about it, except try and grind out some results, and make Utd harder to beat than they are presently. 

I feel sorry for the guy... but he should have bought Mata in the summer, there is no doubt in my mind, if only to make a statement.
Whereas, the statement he made was to buy Fellaini.
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on March 17, 2014, 10:13:57 am
Just saw this on twitter, the old fella makes some valid points, Bobbins!

http://www.101greatgoals.com/blog/elderly-man-united-fan-goes-on-an-incredible-rant-blasting-david-moyes-following-liverpool-defeat-video/
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Post by: guest15 on March 17, 2014, 05:09:14 pm
funniest moment of the game


http://talkingbaws.com/2014/03/16/liverpool-fans-unveil-hilarious-david-moyes-is-a-football-genius-banner-during-manchester-united-win/


sturridge should have gone to referee and told that he dove (for the third penalty incident), he could be a football hero, vidic was sent off for nothing... then he did the ronaldo chop and then chopped by carrick in the box, but not penalty... referee was not good.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on March 17, 2014, 07:48:02 pm
I am so sick to death of diving players.
How can managers criticise referees when their players are cheating left right and centre?

And why the FA don't retrospectively punish cheats is beyond me.

And while I'm on one, why are players still not getting booked for remonstrating with officials?
Cazorla yesterday gave the asst a right mouthful.  So why not book him?

Respect, my arse.

Rant over.  ;D
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Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on March 17, 2014, 07:53:18 pm
agree they should punish them after the match too, like players that did an elbow or a bizar hard tackle.

3 games out after ever diving, think it will stop quickly.

In The Netherlands the discussion is now on when somebody tackles in the box, they mostly get a red card & penalty. Wouldn't it be better to give a penalty and a yellow card. The penalty is suffcient punishment and the game is not dead instantly.  Unless the tackle is unfair/hard of course.
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Post by: Kiwi on March 17, 2014, 08:16:04 pm
Yeah - agree with you guys. It sucks.

Unfortunately we have the situation that pretty much every club we support, there are bound to divers amongst them. Shocking state.

FIFA/UEFA are just pathetic in this instance. They have the ability to implement change but hesitate to do so as the professionals will suffer. Now we just cannot have the prima donnas suffering, now can we  ::).
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on March 17, 2014, 08:18:05 pm
Love football.  Hate footballers.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: guest15 on March 17, 2014, 08:20:22 pm
agree they should punish them after the match too, like players that did an elbow or a bizar hard tackle.

3 games out after ever diving, think it will stop quickly.

In The Netherlands the discussion is now on when somebody tackles in the box, they mostly get a red card & penalty. Wouldn't it be better to give a penalty and a yellow card. The penalty is suffcient punishment and the game is not dead instantly.  Unless the tackle is unfair/hard of course.

think the rule will be amended to reflect what you have said...if outside RED, inside penalty and YELLOW...
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Post by: Kiwi on March 17, 2014, 08:43:05 pm
Yeah Nop ... not many times does a player really impact us as a "good guy".

I'm amazed at the likes of Giggs - sure, longevity does not automatically deserve respect. But, he has been one that kinda got on with things. I'd be shocked if there was ever an incident where he didn't dive, or do something wrong. A career spanning 20+ years ... there has to be something there.

He's just an example ... I'd think there's others that we'd be able to mention.

Overall ... there's far more idiots out there.

One thought though ... is our view of certain players soured by our UT experience? Just a thought.
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Post by: Kiwi on March 19, 2014, 07:48:20 am
Tried to watch the Chelsea - Gala game. Can't. If there is one team that I actually hate more than anyone, it's Chelsea. Well, them and Arsenal.

Think some of the players are real quality, but a few them are some of the worst on this planet.
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Post by: Kiwi on March 19, 2014, 08:18:30 am
Hmmm ... simply a cool finish by Ronaldo. Quality stuff. And then he misses an open goal :D

... but a tap-in for Bale :D

Must say that Morata looks like a quality player too.
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Post by: Kiwi on March 19, 2014, 09:00:00 am
So ... the board at Man U are "nervous" about the results and sacking Moyes is potentially becoming a topic of discussion. Not sure if that is real, as another article mentions that Moyes insists his job is safe. I'd call him a mushroom if he's really thinking that ::).

I know I shouldn't joke or laugh at the crap being flung at him & Man U ... there was a joke made about Everton finally winning at Man U whilst Moyes is around - just managing the wrong team :D.

Anyway ... I may stop talking as no-one is answering ...
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Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on March 19, 2014, 09:07:37 am
just watched Chelsea....jezus....how bad can footbal be? Sorry otu but this was not the game I hoped on

and evening Kiwi  ;)
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Post by: Nophut on March 19, 2014, 09:14:55 am
I am not sure sacking Moyes is the answer.
Or maybe it is.
I am not sure appointing Moyes was the cause.
It's the players.  They are the same players, but they don't believe whatever SAF used to tell them.

As I said in my earlier post, it's all psychological.
SAF going, was always going to be.
Their opening 6 fixtures killed any hope Moyes had of filling those shoes.

They needed to fly out of the blocks this season.  And they didn't.

It's a funny old thing, sport.
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Post by: CarlosBoca18 on March 19, 2014, 10:27:15 am
You thought Morata looked quality Kiwi? Were you watching the same game as me?  :P

He has massive potential but he's far too greedy, is terrible with his decision making and during the game the commentators were speaking about how Ronaldo doesn't like playing with Morata because he always drifts into 'his area'.
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on March 19, 2014, 11:33:39 am
If you check the stats (i saw this elsewhere) that Man U have scored the same number of goals after same amount of games as Everton had last season ::)

Also much reported Utd target, thought nothing of him till i heard City were interested, having checked him out, he does look quite a player

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=RwdGuQab8ec
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Post by: guest15 on March 19, 2014, 07:03:36 pm
just watched Chelsea....jezus....how bad can footbal be? Sorry otu but this was not the game I hoped on

and evening Kiwi  ;)

it was like a retirement game for drogba... gala seemed very weak, muslera is a good keeper, all i can say.
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Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on March 19, 2014, 07:23:41 pm
yeah and Chelsea played as if the were in an away game. With those players they should have been more dominant.

shame...
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Post by: Nophut on March 19, 2014, 08:01:30 pm
Don't you love stoopid managers..  Bruce on Boyd...

"George Boyd wouldn't do that, no chance. Not deliberately, anyway. He is as honest as they come. He was playing non-league six years ago."

Because all non-league footballers wear halos...  :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on March 19, 2014, 10:15:46 pm
Muslera didnt look very good from the few clips i saw.  Got hands to Etoo's shot but let it slip through and palmed Cahills header right back to him for a tap in.   

Yeah true Hop lol, great logic that,  From what I saw it certainly looked like he spat a bit lol.

Big game for United tonight, final chapter for Moyes? surely not, they simply can't not progress from this tie.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on March 19, 2014, 11:42:59 pm
not sure if I understand it correctly Eric, you think Man U can only go through?

If the Greek score a goal, they have to score 4 times which in their current form seems impossible to do.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on March 20, 2014, 02:35:47 am
What im saying Glad is that its unthinkable that United would not beat Olympiakos over 2 legs.   The way United are playing at the moment mean that its very much a possibility though.  Id say it was very much 50-50 as to who will go through with the score as it is.

I will be watching with great interest to see how it goes.   Even despite how bad United's season has been I still cant imagine that they will go out the CL tonight.   But nothing should surprise me anymore when it comes to United.   
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on March 20, 2014, 06:55:07 am
Wow, surely Valencia cant play on with his eye like that :o
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Post by: CarlosBoca18 on March 20, 2014, 06:57:11 am
Was thinking the same Eric, didn't see what happened though, elbow or something?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on March 20, 2014, 07:08:54 am
Never saw it either.   My stream been a bit stop-start.  What i have seen United do not look good.   Lol i miss Utd gettin a penalty typing that.
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Post by: Nophut on March 20, 2014, 07:20:52 am
Was looking for a stream myself, and ended up here... hilariously bad Match Preview

http://www.exfive.com/2014/03/2legmanchester-united-vs-olympiakos.html

Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on March 20, 2014, 07:27:54 am
I've upgraded to watching it on Sky 1 now, only downside is I have to listen to my's unique take on events.

So far i've had that the greek team doesnt look very greek due to presence of black players.   Then she was insisting Ferguson and Moyes had fallen out, im like nope they haven't.   Well i offfered the idea they did when Moyes was at Everton but nope she wasnt taking that.

Some double save by De Gea there.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on March 20, 2014, 07:28:40 am
'Rental player from the Gunners' lol
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on March 20, 2014, 07:39:36 am
Looks like route one is working for United tonight, or is it more fashionable to say Giggs is playing the Pirlo role?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on March 20, 2014, 07:54:00 am
Its amazing how carried away the commentators get at first sign of some half decent football.  Rooney does a nice dribble and its 'sensational, sensational play'

Oh well RVP got a hat-trick.    That is terrible goalkeeping
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on March 20, 2014, 07:59:25 am
'Rental player from the Gunners' lol

Arsenal Player Rental Services... lol
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on March 20, 2014, 08:40:06 am
so RVP has 6 days to get himself fit for the derby match v City.  Looks like he might struggle to make that.   

Wild celebrations at OT..... some perspective wouldnt go amiss eh ::)   Im actually glad Utd went through (for selfish reasons).   Looks like the post match analysis is going to be all about how great Giggs is, rolling back the years etc etc. 
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Post by: Kiwi on March 20, 2014, 10:26:51 am
Well ... a win. Guess it's a guaranteed loss then against City. Nigh impossible to get 2 consecutive wins at OT on the trot.

Oh well ... at least they made the next round & weren't embarrassed. PHEW!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on March 20, 2014, 11:09:02 am
Arggh dont say that Kiwi or you will jinx City out of a potential win.   Nothing is guaranteed y'know.  This could be United's springboard onto acheiving great things, erm possibly.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on March 20, 2014, 03:18:45 pm
I see what you did there SmoothieMan ... ;)

Ok ... Utd are going to whip City 6-0 ... ::)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on March 20, 2014, 06:26:46 pm
actually enjoyed the game a lot. And in all honesty, that Olympiakos played well too. One of the most entertaining games this CL season.

I was watching the youth league during my training in the gym, Barca - Arsenal. Arsenal kid scored a goal and he did the SHHHHHHHHHHH celebration to an empty stadion.  ::) ::) ::) ::)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on March 20, 2014, 10:52:34 pm
Liked this.  I mean has Cavani not been watching United this season ::) lol

Manchester United are in advanced talks with Everton over the signing of full-back Seamus Coleman, 25.
Full story: Metro
However, the Old Trafford club have been turned down by Paris St-Germain striker Edinson Cavani, as they cannot offer the 27-year-old the standard of football he wants.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on March 21, 2014, 05:55:47 am
Spurs a goal down.

Nice one.  :(
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on March 21, 2014, 10:16:16 pm
CL draw just done.

Barca v Atletico
Real v Dortmund
PSG v Chelsea
Bayern vs Man Utd

You could almost argue that all the biggest teams have been kept apart currently.    I was sure Man U were going to get Chelsea there but wasnt to be.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on March 21, 2014, 10:22:03 pm
Yeah - agreed Eric. If the form teams win, that could be some amazing semis!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on March 21, 2014, 10:41:29 pm
who would you fancy out of PSG v Chelsea?  thats the hardest one to call imo.   I think id perhaps just side with PSG on that, really is tough though.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on March 22, 2014, 06:26:45 am
Yeah - I would normally go anybody v Chelsea, but PSG/Ibra look really good this year. If Ibra is out ... think Chelsea have a chance then.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: sherlockh on March 23, 2014, 12:04:49 am
The ref has sent the wrong man off at Chelsea, game all over now though, Chelsea having a field day.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on March 23, 2014, 06:02:14 am
Arsenal are a shambles, would be my assessment.   

Glad City took 5 off Fulham to counteract Arsenal's capitulation to some degree.   Arsenal and Spurs trying to help Chelsea's goal difference out in the last week ::)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on March 23, 2014, 07:43:54 am
He he ... City have some competition there now in the GD department.

Agreed - Arsenal's injuries meant that there were never really going to be in with a real chance. Suppose one could say that is true over the many years that Arsenal just do not have the 'stamina'.



Just on Rooney's goal. Seriously ... 'wonder goal' ??? Pet gripe (again) ... As Moyes said it was "great technique, from a player who is capable of doing that sort of thing". But, 'brilliant' or 'wonder goal' - not for me, thanks.

My reasoning behind this ...
- Rooney is a quality player
- ball sat up perfectly for him to hit
- the keeper was out of position & all over the place (maybe the swerve beat him - still, he looked daft)

IMO ... take 1000 footballers - attacking players / professional / 'some' ability / in their highest respective league. Put them in that position and ask them to hit the goal from there ... how many would do? I would reckon a fair amount of them would hit the target from there. Heck - I think some of us would hit the target.

So ... this is where I get irritated with words that make the goal scorer sound amazingly gifted when he scores a goal that he should put away 50%+ of the times. Is he good to put that away - absolutely - he's talented, able to spot the keeper off his line, etc. Is he one-in-a-billion that can only do that? No. He has scored better.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on March 23, 2014, 08:34:41 am
Haha im totally with you Kiwi as im sure ive mentioned before.

Was in the car driving when i turned on radio to hear that Rooney had scored a 'super, sensational' goal blah blah blah.  Straight away my thoughts turned to cynicism.  I went onto bbc sport to see if i could get a factual description of his goal rather than just a bunch of superlatives.   Funny thing is, and im sure you will agree, is that we are probably desensitised to a singular superlative, so now if something is really we good, or we want to emphasise how good it is, then it has to be a brilliant magical outrageous goal.

When i read it was a 45-50 yard strike then i was keen to have a look.   So sure for me the skill there is in hitting the target from that range, not an easy thing to do.   But im with you Kiwi, what the hell was the keeper doing, he's flailing everywhere and the ball goes in dead centre of the goal, at ground level pretty much (i think).   So basically the keepers lack of positioning is what made a shot on target a goal.

At the fear of rambling on ill leave it at that, but obviously we are on the same page on this one.    Oh and also when i saw the replay at first, straight away i thought Rooney fouled the defender.   Doesnt really matter since United won, does it tarnish the wondergoal, well i dont know, probably not, that will be glazed over as people eulogise over what an exceptional goal that was.   Probably get Goal of the Season as well ::)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on March 23, 2014, 08:38:51 am
Also, backing up your point about top players in other leagues making that shot.  I've seen numerous mid level la liga players scoring exquisite lobs from halfway when i used to watch revisita de la liga regularly.   Players of much lesser fame, on far lower wages, scoring much better goals.  Maybe much better comes across too strong but undoubtebly better.   Off to try find an example ....
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on March 23, 2014, 08:45:00 am
apparently this guy has scored 2 of these goals

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arEDWgSDLvM
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on March 23, 2014, 09:14:25 am
Rooney - definitely think there was a nudge there too. He was lucky indeed, to get away with that.

Damn! That's a great strike. Beat the keeper through & through.

Scrolled down to see who it was - loved the first comment!
"Blatantly pressed L1 + Triangle for too long!"
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on March 23, 2014, 09:32:49 am
hahahahaha never even looked at the comments :D

Was a missile of a shot that.

Funny tweet - Andros Townsend tweeted asking whether Szceseny would be taking another selfie after todays drubbing against Chelsea.   I did lol.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on March 23, 2014, 09:42:58 am
I've seen defensive midfielders hit those better then Rooney did..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZR0B-yAOkh4

and this was Bosvelt and you guys from the BPL probably know he wasn't famous for his long shots ;)

And that goal wasn't even the best one of that day, horrible game that was, our rivals beating us with the most insane goals...
 
Huntelaar made this one

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7BSAKusvKDI#t=185

and Samaras scored this...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUJRjxf3jXo#t=43






 
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on March 23, 2014, 09:45:05 am
Seedorf 1998

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31dwfvhRng4
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on March 23, 2014, 09:47:40 am
And don't forget that fellah from HSV against Dortmund a couple of weeks back...He is never going to hit that this perfect again

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=syMwES8J_Tg
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on March 23, 2014, 10:14:15 am
Stankovic in the champions league for Inter is another that springs to mind
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TWS001 on March 24, 2014, 01:57:57 am
Only wimps use their feet to score from their own half!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09_BJNLSlcs
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on March 24, 2014, 04:07:35 am
Speaking of OTT reactions to Rooney's goal.  It would appear Steve Bruce doesnt get to see much football outside the BPL.

Hull manager Steve Bruce was conducting his post-match media conference when he saw the goal on a monitor: "What a goal. You've gotta see that. Wow. Wow. Wow. Wow. Wow. You're never gonna see anything like it again.
Wait till you see this. That's more important than me. Wait till you see this. Wow. It's a Beckham. It's another Beckham one. [Long pause] Awwww, no! Look at the goalie! He's run the wrong way.
Wow Wazza. Wow. Wow. Wow. Jesus! Jesus!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on March 24, 2014, 07:27:26 am
watching Real - Barca, 2-1, 0-1 lead by Barca but two goals from Benzema all from crosses. Barca is so weak in the air....


Benzema almost got his third  :o
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on March 24, 2014, 07:32:04 am
Yep saying its the Di Maria show so far.   I think Madrid should get Bale on the ball more, should be taking that fk instead of Ronaldo a minute ago.  Benzema is showing his best form pretty much ever.  He had been bit of a flop at Madrid up till this season.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on March 24, 2014, 07:38:48 am
Yep saying its the Di Maria show so far.   I think Madrid should get Bale on the ball more, should be taking that fk instead of Ronaldo a minute ago.  Benzema is showing his best form pretty much ever.  He had been bit of a flop at Madrid up till this season.

after Higuain left actually. But he is doing great in napoli too....may be two of those strikers in one team doesn't work. too much competition is also not good.

Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on March 24, 2014, 07:43:20 am
2-2....goal Messiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii

what a game!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on March 24, 2014, 08:27:23 am
Well the Ref has gone and ruined it now
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on March 24, 2014, 08:34:01 am
Well the Ref has gone and ruined it now

yup  >:(
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on March 24, 2014, 08:41:27 am
another penalty.....

3-4 for Barca....
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on March 24, 2014, 08:42:37 am
I knew Barca were very likely to snatch this.  Must be worst side in world to play against with 10 men.  That one looked a penalty for me.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on March 24, 2014, 08:47:35 am
Well the Ref has gone and ruined it now

****ing joke the way these ****s always get every decision, absolute joke even the scumbag Busquets should have gone for his sneaky elbow ****ing knacker, don't think their is enough astrix  for me to explain how much i hate those ****s
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on March 24, 2014, 08:49:04 am
actually two fair penalties...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on March 24, 2014, 08:49:28 am
@ Eric: happy with Lades coming to City?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on March 24, 2014, 08:51:47 am
actually two fair penalties...

Bullshit second was never one and don't get me going on that overrated diving Brazilian ****, why didn't Alves go ?????????????/
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on March 24, 2014, 09:16:14 am
@ Eric: happy with Lades coming to City?

who? going to need to google this one.

Ronaldo pen was blatantly outside box.  So sad seeing him throw himself as far into the box as possible to con the ref.   Maybe the rest was karma.   Not that i have much love for Barca.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on March 24, 2014, 09:19:17 am
hahaha Eric....I meant Valdes....my brain works faster than my hands....  :D

the first two penalties were a bit....ahum discusable....the one with Iniesta is a stupid foul from Alonso....simple.

Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on March 24, 2014, 09:24:31 am
I've heard it rumoured but never confirmed.

Personally i would stick with Hart.  I rate Valdes as a good keeper, but marginalising Hart and potentially losing him by signing and presumbaly making 1st choice Valdes, would be a mistake in my eyes.   I'd be quite happy to stick with Hart #1 and Pant...... #2
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on March 24, 2014, 09:25:30 am
I think Hart and Pant would be the most sensible way to go in terms of wage bill as well.  See i've got a financial conscience too.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on March 24, 2014, 09:36:47 am
agree think Valdes is not so much better (if he is better at all) than Hart. If you buy a goalie than go for the #1 Neuer  :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on March 26, 2014, 07:20:00 am
Great start for City, 1 up after 45 seconds.  Might live to regret not getting a 2nd yet so far.   Possession wise its men against boys.

Wellbeck and Fellaini could have been sent off, i think Wellbecks might have been a slip but Fellaini's was pretty inexcusable, a blatant elbow by looks of things.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on March 26, 2014, 07:45:40 am
Been on a conference call, but trying to stream the game. Struggling at the moment getting a decent one going.

Read elsewhere that some Utd supporters wouldn't mind a loss today, all to stop Liverpool from winning the title. Can't argue with them ;D.

At least Everton are 1 up against Newcastle. Means Utd are still 5 points clear ... in 7th spot. Yes ... 7th. Crikey ::) Didn't imagine I'd be saying these words are the beginning of the season :D.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on March 26, 2014, 07:54:35 am
I dont want to tempt fate whislt there is only 1 goal in this game but at times this has been an absolute masterclass in passing from City.   Closing thing ive seen watching BPL football to the barca blueprint.   I dont think im exaggerating some of the linkup play has been brilliant.   Couldn't be more impressed with the football on show, just hope the end result matches the performance so far.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on March 26, 2014, 08:01:59 am
LOL ... more woeful defending. Ferdinand never close to Dzeko there. On a UT front ... Dzeko getting an IF before Negredo.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on March 26, 2014, 08:11:46 am
I wont rub salt in any wounds with mindless gloating.  Do feel City deserved that 2nd goal.   Poor Negredo, maybe the lack of an IF is what has caused him to go off the boil in recent months.  Respect for Dzeko, he's produced the goods tonight.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on March 26, 2014, 08:14:51 am
I almost feel sorry for Moyes now.   Where does this leave him?  same position as before?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on March 26, 2014, 08:16:54 am
Yeah - considering that his (Dzeko) position was in jeopardy & responded like that over the past months has been truly professional.

I just look at that last attack where Welbeck takes the shot. He's not that talented to score from 18-odd yards out. Player in the middle was the better option IMO. Dunce ...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on March 26, 2014, 08:17:52 am
Damn ... quick brace for Arsenal.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on March 26, 2014, 08:19:50 am
I almost feel sorry for Moyes now.   Where does this leave him?  same position as before?

Yeah ... same position scratching his head. I see Sir Bobby Charlton has also come out publicly that Moyes is the right man for the job. He must know something we don't as evidence suggests differently.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on March 26, 2014, 08:34:25 am
LOL ... OG by Flamini ...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on March 26, 2014, 08:36:29 am
Unlucky bounce ... but a quality finish by Yaya ...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on March 26, 2014, 08:40:04 am
HOLY CRAP! 10 defeats this season - 6 at home.

Don't give a stuff ... just sack him!!!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on March 26, 2014, 08:41:39 am
Oooh ... more spamming.

Could Everton do the impossible and get into 4th :o :o

Would be nice to have Arsenal in the Europa League with Utd :P ... well, if Utd can get there of course :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on March 26, 2014, 08:51:15 am
Yep, just waiting to throw a pile of money at it and hope that everything falls into place.  Who knows maybe it will,   But it doesnt really look like it.  Surely United have enough decent/good players to be able to do better than that.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on March 26, 2014, 08:52:38 am
HOLY CRAP! 10 defeats this season - 6 at home.

Don't give a stuff ... just sack him!!!

Yeah Kiwi, records being broken all over the place, and not for good reasons either. 

Arsenal might have a fight on their hands.   I think they will have enough though to see off the challenge of Everton.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on March 26, 2014, 09:52:25 am
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bjm4JqjCYAArMvj.jpg (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bjm4JqjCYAArMvj.jpg)


(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bjm4JqjCYAArMvj.jpg)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on March 26, 2014, 09:57:03 am
Yeah ... not pleasant reading as a Utd fan that.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on March 26, 2014, 10:37:25 am
Need to remember SAF's record when he took over.
Yes, Utd are champions, which is a key difference - although no-one else could have won the title with that team.. 

But it can take time to make a team your own.  Give Moyes a chance I say.

Yes, SAF finished 2nd in his first full season, but then spent the next three seasons outside the top four.

In 89-90 there was the 5-1 defeat to Manchester City and a fan holds a sign up saying, ‘3 YEARS OF EXCUSES AND IT’S STILL C**P - TA RA FERGIE’ after home defeat to Crystal Palace.

As a Spurs fan, with 12 different managers during Wengers tenure at Arsenal, I would say give it time...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on March 26, 2014, 11:35:46 am
Yeah Nop ... I don't forget that at all - never will. Fergie I suppose took over with less expectations too.

BUT ...

I've always said I have a problem with the Man U team that Fergie left & that Moyes inherited. But, as Eric has said, surely there is still some quality in there given they won the title last year. Apart from a few injuries (notably RvP), there's little that's changed.

The other side is the disastrous transfer season that Moyes had - the embarrassing offers initially on Baines & Fellaini ... cringe-worthy. Finally overpaid for Fellaini ... and that was all! I'm talking about real players that would impact on the season rather than young investments/prospects.

The fact that Utd has dominated the Premiership (21 seasons with 13x1's, 5x2's & 3x3's) ... in one fell swoop Utd are fighting for 7th - not 4th or 3rd ... 7th!

Tough one to accept.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on March 26, 2014, 08:11:01 pm
So ... Bayern wraps up the title with 7 games to spare - a new record.

Strength of a team vs the the weakness of the competition? Not lost in the league since October 2012 is a pretty impressive stat!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on March 26, 2014, 08:42:09 pm
impressive and horrible at the same time. Their next goal is to be the unbeaten champion (first ever)

It does tocuh upon a thing we discussed here about teh CL, football is getting boring by the year if a couple of teams dominate everything.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on March 26, 2014, 08:55:37 pm
I'm with kiwi on the moyes debate, just far too much going wrong.  Far be it from me to want him out though.  But if I was a united fan I think I might have ran out of patience about now.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on March 26, 2014, 09:12:09 pm
Moyes messed up, simple as that. You can be unlucky in football but from what I have seen (and that is limited) Man U has been playing bad. That is in my opinion the fault of a trainer.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: sherlockh on March 27, 2014, 08:54:08 am
Well that was a bit close for comfort :o
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on March 27, 2014, 09:02:31 am
I had a feeling Sunderland were going to get a draw tonight, when i saw it go 2-1, I thought maybe just maybe.   Was not to be though.   The 3 horse race continues.  Over to Spurs now, surely they are due a result/revenge.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on March 27, 2014, 10:09:29 am
I think Valdes supposed move to City will now be off.  Out for 6-9 months after being injured tonight.

Just watched Madrid lose 2-1 to Sevilla there as well, really bad few days for them.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on March 27, 2014, 11:53:05 am
Bad for Madrid but very interesting for that league. :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on March 27, 2014, 11:58:24 pm
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=734296259926769&set=vb.146505212039213&type=2&theater (https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=734296259926769&set=vb.146505212039213&type=2&theater)

 :D :D :D :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on March 28, 2014, 07:10:22 am
Ronaldo, he can be a right prick sometimes eh

http://lockerdome.com/geniusfootball/6169472855715905/6477852212202516
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: OfficerJimLahey on March 29, 2014, 04:07:45 am
Ronaldo, he can be a right prick sometimes eh

http://lockerdome.com/geniusfootball/6169472855715905/6477852212202516

Lol TBF im worse than that :-[ Me and my mate used to give each other terrible abuse if one of us insisted on taking a set piece and **** it up. Zero respect policy! ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on March 30, 2014, 12:02:29 am
So Saturday again, can mean only one thing, yep United are losing lol.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on March 30, 2014, 01:29:42 am
So Saturday again, can mean only one thing, yep United are losing lol.
Not for long unfortunately :(

Looking forward to the game later??? Probably more than me at least ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on March 30, 2014, 01:58:22 am
Haha, in all honesty i did expect them to come back.  Was going to bet on it but Rooney scored before i got the chance.

Hmm I dont know, im a bit of a pessimist.  All the neutrals that say City are easy money today, I dont think it always works like that, no doubt City can win if they repeat Tuesdays performance but is Silva going to start?  I dare say Arsenal have a point to prove after their last 2 games, so i can see it being a draw.   I hope City walk it but i really dont think its that straightforward.   Im a bit nervous about it tbh.   Obviously will be playing for a win but need at least a draw so that, title still in our hands having chalked off away games against United and Chelsea.   That being said still got Liverpool and Everton to play away and no game is 3 points guaranteed.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on March 30, 2014, 02:24:08 am
Champions league next week?
Bayern are playing their B-squad today, nice game, 3-2 at half time, squad is defo weaker but the bundesliga is poor this year so they should be able to win
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on March 30, 2014, 02:32:24 am
yeah they play United on Tuesday i think.

Fair play to Man U fans for booing that stupid plane banner today.  Such an unclassy gesture, glad it got the reaction it deserved regardless of what i or anyone else thinks of Moyes.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on March 30, 2014, 02:51:06 am
currently watching Espanyol - Barca....0-0 at HT. Boring game, Barca plays pretty bad.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on March 30, 2014, 03:25:21 am
Chelsea losing to Crystal Palace is too good to be true! 
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on March 30, 2014, 05:19:54 am
ow goal Terry.....he should loose his SIF  :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on March 30, 2014, 05:46:32 am
1-1!!! How did that happen???  difference in quality is really big
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on March 30, 2014, 07:05:49 am
Speculative cross and half decent finish was all it took.  City played well, I'd argue they were better team, but the goal gave Arsenal confidence and City lost their way a little.   Not a bad result although a win would have been great.   Rosicky should have been sent off with 5+ mins to go, might have affected the outcome but no major complaints.   Looking at table and fixtures now, it looks like Liverpool v City for the title.  Obviously Chelsea are still very much in in, but that defeat today was huge for them.

I hope and almost expect Spurs to get a result tomorrow.   Although the form book would clearly suggest otherwise i think its possible.

Just need to take each game as it comes, but City's next match against an in-form Southampton team will be hugely important.   Win that, get it out way and focus on Anfield match.   
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on March 30, 2014, 08:17:45 am
I saw a couple more "red" worthy fouls tho, what was Silva thinking? Man city seemed happy with a draw and Arsenal couldn't do any better.

Although 2 stupid mistakes my team is leading away at Psv with 25 minutes to go.
You remember Zivkovic? Ajax already picked him up, he scored one, assisted one, and is a real nightmare for Rekik and Bruma. I can't see Psv score but no doubt some defender will manage to screw things up
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on March 30, 2014, 08:45:32 am
Im not sure about Silva, i dont remember seeing any foul of note by him.  Are you talking when Arteta cleared the ball?  I was watching on a stream of average quality, but at time i thought it might have been a big over reaction from Arteta.   Would need to see it again tho.

Zivkovic, ive heard name via Footy Manager and gossip columns of paper, Richairo is his first name yeah.  I just saw Gronigen were 3-2 up on betting site away at PSV, thought you might be happy with that.   Must have finished now since betting no longer available?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on March 30, 2014, 08:48:53 am
Yeah they won, crappy season this far but with this form EL are on the cards again.

Silva hit him full on, the difference between dutch referees and english ones is really big, a couple of yellow cards would have been instant red in Holland
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on March 30, 2014, 09:29:33 am
2 goals and an assist for Bale tonight, 17 mins left, first Real hat trick maybe on the cards?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on March 30, 2014, 10:19:41 am
Just had a massive argument with someone and need to let off steam so apologies ;D

Basically, he (Arsenal 'fan') was calling Giroud a c**t and whilst I don't particularly like Giroud I felt the need to defend because it's not Giroud's fault he's not good enough.  Then he started saying, 'oh we should get Shane Long and swap him for Giroud'.  Basically BS like that.  Couldn't even enjoy the fightback against City because he was so worked up over Giroud, who I didn't think was that bad today.  Just hate people who look for the negatives in everything and can't enjoy the moment.

Anyway, needed to let that off my chest
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on March 30, 2014, 11:06:52 am
I thought for a while certainly Giroud was the flavour of the day for Arsenal fans, i guess a lot changes over half a season.   But yeah fans can be a bit stupid, its easy to get frustrated with players but like you say, its not his fault.  Maybe the stuff happening in his personal life doesnt help him either? in eyes of the fans i mean, not that everyone is moral guardians but maybe they think he's too busy living it up rather than focusing on his game.

Would love to know what Mourinho said to the ballboy, he did seem to turn on the charm offensive after the match, feeling guilty perhaps?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on March 31, 2014, 02:36:06 am
nice victory on PSV, Beuk  :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on March 31, 2014, 03:05:17 am
was wondering what happend to Michel Bastos, I though he was playing for Roma now...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on March 31, 2014, 04:08:04 am
So Spurs then? Nop/Carlos?  surely the Sherwood expirement is coming to an end.   
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on March 31, 2014, 08:05:54 am
So Spurs then? Nop/Carlos?  surely the Sherwood expirement is coming to an end.   
Probably an experiment that should never have started ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on March 31, 2014, 08:07:59 am
Mate - I didn't even bother to watch it.

We have been so poor for as long as I can remember.

Well, since Harry really.

It was Mother's Day so I was very busy today anyway.
Don't really have much else to say, that I haven't said before.

We either need a manager you can get the players we have playing waaaay better, or new players.
Or both.

Dark days right now though.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on April 01, 2014, 08:31:32 am
Sherwood out, Bentaleb out to QPR with 'Arry..

His decision to play Bentaleb and Gylfi as CDMs was horrible to say the least, why was Sandro on the bench?!

It's a bad day when Chadli is the hardest working player on the team, although he has looked much more impressive lately.

Typical defensive errors, wasn't surprised when Dawson was the culprit for one of them and how is it possible for Spurs to be such slow starters EVERY FREAKING GAME?!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on April 01, 2014, 08:36:28 am
It truly is a mystery Carlos.

You read Tactics Tim?

Might answer your burning questions...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on April 01, 2014, 06:49:27 pm
So ... after the last week's games, this is where things stand. Included Everton as they can play a bigger role now in the title race.

Included some shading given that Crystal Palace caused the upset & it's always fun that the lower teams can impact the title race seen that they are fighting for a 'better financial' next season.

(http://i.imgur.com/3xkwnZO.png)

Those 2 games in hand for City are not the best re: timing - directly after Liverpool & Everton.

Nice ending to the season. Good to see this & even the BBVA one could be a close-run one.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on April 02, 2014, 04:32:23 am
Wouldn't set the alarmclock today @kiwi ;) no need tot het up early today
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on April 02, 2014, 05:31:23 am
LOL ... was actually planning on being at a client ... then thought against it ... in the hopes ::)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on April 02, 2014, 05:49:13 am
Oh crikey. 2 min in and Buttner already looks suspect ::)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on April 02, 2014, 05:56:03 am
Man utd look good tho, buttner doesn't ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on April 02, 2014, 06:01:36 am
And suddenly they change tactics and are waiting for the inevitable
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Post by: Kiwi on April 02, 2014, 06:04:31 am
True mate. Sit back and wait ... not the best idea when you don't have the best defence! Thankfully Ribery decided to take the shot there.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on April 02, 2014, 06:07:38 am
Now this is what I don't get with Utd now. Bayern is starving them of possession & the moment Utd get the ball, someone (who probably doesn't have the best long passes in the game) decided to hoof one up the field ... and gifts the ball back to them. Why?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on April 02, 2014, 06:12:59 am
Just in and put the game on, goalless so far..... success!!! :)    Not seen a thing of United going forward yet, seems like they are just conceding nearly all possession to Bayern in the short spell I've seen.  Got a feeling this isnt going to be an enthralling game.

Might have to turn over, hate the endless Bayern love coming from the commentators.  Especially when they aren't doing anything out of the ordinary.
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Post by: Kiwi on April 02, 2014, 06:19:26 am
Good save by De Gea. Good job by Utd (so far) that it took 30 min for them to get the first real chance on target.

Welbeck ... looked pretty sprightly this game ... and then he tries that long shot again. Seriously!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on April 02, 2014, 06:25:09 am
Oh my Wellbeck should be shot for that miss
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Post by: sherlockh on April 02, 2014, 06:25:58 am
Shocking miss by welbeck.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on April 02, 2014, 06:26:40 am
I mean of course Neuer is not easy to beat 1 v 1 but of all the self indulgent finishes to attempt, you should absolutely not miss it like that.

The idiot commentator just gave him credit for 'having the confidence to try it'  ::)
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Post by: Kiwi on April 02, 2014, 06:30:01 am
Freakin' heck! Just try the simple finish ... not fancy crap! ARGH!
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Post by: Nophut on April 02, 2014, 06:34:22 am
I mean of course Neuer is not easy to beat 1 v 1 but of all the self indulgent finishes to attempt, you should absolutely not miss it like that.

The idiot commentator just gave him credit for 'having the confidence to try it'  ::)

It's ITV.
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Post by: Kiwi on April 02, 2014, 06:38:36 am
Damn ... finally got that post off. Forum is pretty unresponsive at times - you guys experiencing the same?

Yeah Eric - pathetic support for that effort.

Did notice something interesting when Alaba put the one hard cross in - about chest height. The response from a lot of managers would be 'oof ... close one ... (yeah something like that :P). Guardiola was not that at all ... he was ripping into someone about something.

Wow.
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on April 02, 2014, 06:38:56 am
Yeah more specifically it was Andy Townsend i think ::)  just talks drivel.

Im tempted to say Wellbecks shot was disgraceful, he clearly did not have a clue what to do.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on April 02, 2014, 06:41:43 am
Bayern doesn't play that well, bad crosses and slow passing, maybe mandzukic in for Müller for some cross-abuse
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Post by: Kiwi on April 02, 2014, 07:00:14 am
Vidic ... you beauty. What a header ... damn!
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Post by: sherlockh on April 02, 2014, 07:00:22 am
Wow ;D
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on April 02, 2014, 07:01:48 am
Im on Barca game now.  What a goal by Diego 1-0 Atletico :o  and i hear United are ahead now too!! its all happening
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Post by: Kiwi on April 02, 2014, 07:09:54 am
Ah damn. Decent finish by Schweinsteiger. Pity.
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Post by: Kiwi on April 02, 2014, 07:15:26 am
That is a cracking strike by Costa!! :o :o

Such a big game too!
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on April 02, 2014, 07:25:28 am
Wasnt Costa, he's off injured, it was Diego.

Good decision by ref there imo.  I wouldnt have sent Valencia off for that tackle.  Nice to see for a change, in my opinion.
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Post by: beuk on April 02, 2014, 07:35:45 am
Thats a result; 3 dives from man utd and 3 cards for bayern
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Post by: CarlosBoca18 on April 02, 2014, 07:52:36 am
No doubt in my mind the back 5 of;

Courtois

Juanfran - Miranda - Godin - Filipe Luis

Is one of the best around right now, really want Atleti to sign Courtois permanently to give the middle finger to Chelsea for sticking with a GK who is well past his best now.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on April 02, 2014, 08:02:09 am
Haha Carlos you are so right about  Courtois, he is possibly one of the very best in Europe and from what I've seen he's been better than Cech both this season and last season.  I hope Chelsea let him go too because he would be best goalkeeper in prem next season if he was too return.  Only downside is he might be used as a bargaining chip for Chelsea to land Diego Costa, which could also be bad news.
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Post by: Kiwi on April 02, 2014, 08:20:22 am
Wasnt Costa, he's off injured, it was Diego.

Good decision by ref there imo.  I wouldnt have sent Valencia off for that tackle.  Nice to see for a change, in my opinion.

Of course - was surprised when I read your post given that I had heard Diego Costa did not start. Assumptions hey!

I do agree with you too re: Valencia. On replays some may suggest he dived in on purpose but in real time it was a 50/50 ball.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on April 02, 2014, 08:39:54 am
Thats a result; 3 dives from man utd and 3 cards for bayern

Had to go out around the 70' mark. Did not see the Mandzukic/Schweiny 2nd YC.

I thought the first YC for Schweiny was definitely one any way - given that the Spanish ref was pretty consistent throughout the game, so not entirely sure about the reference '3 Utd dives'.

Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on April 02, 2014, 08:59:52 am
Well this is controversial..... and not beyond realms of imagination

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/chelsea-ordered-partner-club-vitesse-3337863
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on April 02, 2014, 01:41:04 pm
Not sure if anyone saw this from the weekend ... Great strike!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-QexutuqNM
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Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on April 02, 2014, 10:12:00 pm
 :o :o :o

http://www.independent.ie/sport/barcelona-banned-from-next-two-transfer-windows-for-breaching-rules-over-minors-30148913.html

No keeper bar Pinto
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Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on April 02, 2014, 10:50:30 pm
but they cannot sell either, or is it only buying?

good that they take a stand. Hope more will follow...
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on April 02, 2014, 11:33:05 pm
Incredible news that, it includes selling.  Not sure if precontracts are affected ie ter stegen
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on April 03, 2014, 12:19:58 am
Incredible news that, it includes selling.  Not sure if precontracts are affected ie ter stegen

No doesn't include selling, Ter Stegen can sign but will have to sit there for a year as he can't be registered he might back out now
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on April 03, 2014, 04:27:25 am
Are you sure, thought i heard that it did, although i doubt selling will be top of their priorities anyway.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on April 03, 2014, 05:28:37 am
indeed your right eric can't sell either
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on April 03, 2014, 05:39:36 am
Mornin'

Good news that they're taking a stand against them.

Just started the PSG-Chelsea stream. Team line-up for Chelsea ... Mourinho fed up with Torres :D?
(http://i.imgur.com/SsIQgQN.png)
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Post by: Kiwi on April 03, 2014, 05:49:42 am
Wow ... what a start by PSG. Lavezzi - good finish!

Great!!! Poor clearance by Terry ... even better.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on April 03, 2014, 05:53:30 am
Bale for Madrid too.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on April 03, 2014, 05:59:38 am
Have a strong feeling this Ref in the PSG-Chelsea match is looking to be the centre of attention blowing up for everything and placing the ball for any free's himself  ::)
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Post by: Kiwi on April 03, 2014, 06:12:43 am
Well called BB ... stupid slide-in from Thiago Silva, 'spectacular' dive by Oscar ... and the ref obliged you ... ::)
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Post by: Kiwi on April 03, 2014, 06:19:54 am
Damn ... that yellow for Willian! I know it's cynical, but I do believe that it clearly shows when a ref does not have control, that he dishes out them cards way too freely!

Freakin' heck ... Cech is struggling.
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Post by: Kiwi on April 03, 2014, 06:23:58 am
And there's the inconsistency! Based on the other fouls/YCs given, Alex should've got a second yellow for that - he was even walking towards the ref like he was going to at least get a talking to :D

All quiet now ... ::) :D
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on April 03, 2014, 06:29:19 am
Interesting game, Hazard is playing really well.   Have to say i called this one, heard a lot of people and pundits tipping PSG to win this but i felt Chelsea would give a response to the Crystal Palace defeat.   Backed it by putting money on Both Teams to Score, happy to say it didnt take long for that bet to come in.

Shame i wasnt quick enough to back Madrid -1 goal as that was not on my agenda.  Never mind dont wanna be greedy :)

Dont really care what happens now, looks like Chelsea are comfortable tho and perhaps the better side?

Dam that looked a solid penalty for PSG?  Gary Neville says no penalty they both slipped straight away, i must be wrong, was sure he would give that
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Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on April 03, 2014, 06:29:34 am
There's gonna be a few reds here  ::)
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on April 03, 2014, 06:32:52 am
Oh forgot to say as well Kiwi, that Naldo strike was a cracker
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on April 03, 2014, 06:35:11 am
TBH i am shouting for Chelsea with the lad being a fan also hate all things French football (Henry you cheat)  :D

But looking at some of the PSG players Verratti being the main one he thinks he's a player when average is all he is, shows how weak the french league is when it makes these boys look world class 
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Post by: Kiwi on April 03, 2014, 06:48:02 am
Yeah Eric - do agree on the replay that Cahill slipped & clattered into Cavani. Definitely a good shout for a penalty based on the other end.

Naldo did strike it well.

BB ... yeah - understand the hatred but at least PSG only has 2 Frenchmen ::). I can never think of supporting Chelsea though. Not going to happen ;D.

I do agree with you re: Verratti. I know I shouldn't look to FIFA stats of players as gospel, but you tend to think they generally have something right. Verratti never has great stats really & then you actually watch a game & you think their stats are justified. Doesn't really impact that much.

Overall ... PSG appear to play like an international team with numerous star-quality players, that do not gel really well. The odd-great pass/through-ball, but on the whole they really look disjointed. Defensively, they dive into tackles, sometimes it appears it's more to do with players out of position than anything else.

Messy.
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Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on April 03, 2014, 06:56:32 am
Should bring on BA
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on April 03, 2014, 07:00:55 am
Better for PSG if they bring on Torres :P ...

Guess he'll score a goal now that I've said this ::)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on April 03, 2014, 07:01:23 am
Too easy for Real ...
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Post by: Kiwi on April 03, 2014, 07:03:09 am
LOL ... Luiz fouls ... Luiz scores the OG.
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on April 03, 2014, 07:03:21 am
Dammit refresh twitter..... 2-1 PSG,  turn to look at tv free kick goes in and sure enough PSG score ::)  dammit i hate it when i do that
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on April 03, 2014, 07:05:08 am
Torres or Hazard to score an equaliser im thinking...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on April 03, 2014, 07:14:26 am
Certainly hope it's not Torres :P
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on April 03, 2014, 07:15:18 am
Great run by Lucas!! Pity Cavani's touch failed.
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Post by: Kiwi on April 03, 2014, 07:35:09 am
What a run/goal by Pastore. Pathetic goalkeeping though!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on April 03, 2014, 07:36:04 am
Well i think Chelsea might just have lost the tie with that stoppage time goal by Pastore.  Terrible defending by Chelsea, Mourinho will be livid.
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on April 03, 2014, 07:36:29 am
Yep poor defending and bad goalkeeping.   Courtois would have saved that lol.
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Post by: Kiwi on April 03, 2014, 07:42:33 am
Agreed Eric. Tie could be over now with that.

From the little I've seen, the thing with PSG is that they just keep going forward to score as many goals as possible. The last goal proves that Chelsea has problems at the back & I'd be surprised if they keep PSG scoreless.

From the stats on the other game, it seems like Dortmund had their fair share of the game - just could not convert.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on April 03, 2014, 07:52:51 am
Mourinho clearly shellshocked in his post-match interview .....'Dont ask me to explain that'  was a repeated phrase.
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Post by: MrLewisHamilton on April 03, 2014, 08:53:14 pm
Cavani was very poor last night in my opinion, bar that one shot that went close in the 2nd half.  His touch looked off and Neville was right I think, he looked slugglish and clumsy.  Can see him leaving PSG this summer if a big offer comes in. 
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Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on April 03, 2014, 09:53:47 pm
he has been injured badly so may be that got to do with it?
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Post by: Nophut on April 03, 2014, 11:32:10 pm
His touch looked off and Neville was right I think, he looked slugglish and clumsy. 

That's the reason I sold him earlier in the week...  Clumsy.  (balance 59)   ;D
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Post by: MrLewisHamilton on April 03, 2014, 11:42:32 pm
he has been injured badly so may be that got to do with it?
Yeah one of the commentators said that last night I think, guess he's still the 2nd top scorer in Ligue 1 so he can't be that bad ;D Still not a £55m player on the basis of last nights performance.  Looking forward to seeing how he does with Lavezzi and Lucas flanking him for 90 minutes in the 2nd leg (assuming Ibra doesn't make it)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on April 04, 2014, 10:16:13 am
Cavani was very poor last night in my opinion, bar that one shot that went close in the 2nd half.  His touch looked off and Neville was right I think, he looked slugglish and clumsy.  Can see him leaving PSG this summer if a big offer comes in. 

After seeing how bad his performance was suddenly those Cavani to Utd rumours started to make sense :D
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Post by: Kiwi on April 04, 2014, 12:49:28 pm
I actually differ slightly with opinions here re: Cavani - will not say he was 'poor'. You've got to consider that he started as a RW in that game, & not as an out & out striker. At times he was all the way back by the 18-yd box, making a tackle and then getting forward again (yup ... EA has his H/H WRs correct :) ). He's just that sort of player.

It's like taking Rooney & telling him he must now play as a lone striker - not going to be that effective. When you're playing with Ibra then you just have to fit in with that ego next to you ;D. Once Ibra was off, then he had to slot into the striker role - which I do not believe he's the best at.

I certainly agree that his touch on 1 or 2 occasions let him down - especially the one after that Lucas run. In that sense you'd expect a higher level of standard from these players.

But c'mon, to be really honest (I mentioned it yesterday), even though with the number of 'valuable' players in that PSG team, it's just not a well-oiled machine!
- Lavezzi's header ... unmarked, poor finish.
- Thiago Silva's slide in the box (penalty or not) ... poor.
- Verratti ... nothing special even thought the massive hype around him. He's involved a lot in the midfield (most number of passes in the first half), but there's not much creativity coming from that side.

Overall their players were sliding in, giving possession away with poor passes ... nothing special. IMO the best PSG player on the park was Matuidi ... just never stops - got back a few times to easily dispossess Torres. Well, I suppose it's not that difficult to do these days :D.

Now ... off to Chelsea, I do expect them to progress given that Chelsea is pretty ... erm ... average, at the moment. The thing with PSG ... IMO, if they really fire on all cylinders, then they have the ability to beat Bayern/Real - the 2 teams to beat.
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on April 04, 2014, 08:25:29 pm
Fair analysis kiwi.

Today's transfer rumours city speaking to falcao and close to mangala deal - yes please.

Chelsea want 25m for lukaku Lol gtfo. I'm not sure what the comments on having to sell hazard or oscar to get a world class striker are either. Did mourinho actually say that. Hazard did an interview on French tv after game wearing a Psg shirt so who knows. 
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Post by: beuk on April 05, 2014, 05:00:55 am
Finally after this weeks crappy games it's time for some real good football!!!! :P

Fc Zwolle - Fc Groningen, we had a crappy second half of the season, and just when you think the season is done and dusted suddenly they start to play good football beating Chelsea 2 and PSV-away and now the game of the season, winning ensures a playoff spot for europe.

Tbh I was really disappointed this week, Bayern didn't play well, Man utd tactics were Mourinho-worthy, and our broadcaster opted for Real-Borussia on wednesday so I missed the only good game this week, AZ -Benfica was watchable but the player budget really showed and the goal was really something more for EA

So time for football  ;D
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Post by: beuk on April 05, 2014, 06:51:10 am
Horrible  :D

But we stole three points  :P
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on April 05, 2014, 07:41:08 am
I'll settle for an ugly win for City tomorrow  :P
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Post by: sherlockh on April 05, 2014, 10:12:04 am
I'll settle for an ugly win for City tomorrow  :P
I'd prefer a classy Saints win myself
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on April 05, 2014, 10:31:04 am
Tomorrow will hopefully be the Andy Carroll story Sherlock ;)

In other news i was all for backing United on the betting this weekend but have since heard Rooney has a toe injury and will miss this game and probably Bayern game too
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Post by: sherlockh on April 05, 2014, 10:55:53 pm
Very soft pen for city, unfortunately can only see one winner now.

On Andy Carroll, I really like him as a player and I was a bit disappointed he left but looking back Rodgers made the right decision. I can see him causing a few problems for the pool defence, but I would hope they will have enough going forward to cancel out any defensive deficiencies .
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Post by: sherlockh on April 05, 2014, 11:22:52 pm
All change now, Southampton playing really well
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on April 05, 2014, 11:48:10 pm
Yeah decisions gone Citys way in this match.   The first pen, it was soft, but i think the defender leaving his leg out like that almost cancels out the dive from Dzeko, almost.  I think it is a penalty but its a soft one.   The defender was foolish, he doesnt put his leg out, there is no pen. 

The 2nd City goal was a bit cringeworthy.   Southampton had been outplaying City up till that point.   Terrible decision not to give it offside.   No point even saying how good a goal it was, because it was a mile offside.   As a fan as much as i dont like to drop points, you want to win in the right manner, without giving Mourinho and anyone else to take a pop at you with.   I hope City go on to get a couple more goals now as if to negate the impact of that offside decision.   Very happy with the score now, but seems like we got out of jail.
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Post by: sherlockh on April 05, 2014, 11:58:15 pm
Didn't realise how far offside it was until half time, third goal should have sealed it though.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: sherlockh on April 06, 2014, 12:01:04 am
Shamefully dive by Toure, pathetic
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on April 06, 2014, 12:04:31 am
Not sure he was really hoping for anything out of that.   I certainly didnt want anything from it.
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on April 06, 2014, 12:24:25 am
ok fair enough he deserved a booking for that 2nd one.   Dont want to see that.
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Post by: sherlockh on April 06, 2014, 12:25:07 am
Afraid he definitely meant that one, real shame that a player of his ability tries to cheat.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: sherlockh on April 06, 2014, 12:28:17 am
You beat me to it Eric, all over now
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Post by: MrLewisHamilton on April 06, 2014, 04:43:24 am
Nice win for CIty today Eric :) As bad as that offside call was I doubt it had much effect on the result.  Personally I'm #TeamCity for the title if Arsenal can't (we won't), don't want Mourinho winning it - horrible man he is - and Liverpool, well their fans if they win it wil be unbearable
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Post by: Kiwi on April 06, 2014, 06:29:54 am
That was an important win by City given that Southampton were no pushover.

On Utd ... guess you should've put money on them Eric. Actually, I'm not surprised on this one - it was away & Newcastle are struggling. If it was at OT would've gone for a loss/draw :P.

Watched the highlights - well the 2 Mata goals given something really wrong with my connection at the moment. Well hit free kick followed by composure in the box. Well done.

Before I went to bed last night, I read that Solksjaer said to Zaha, he should celebrate if he scores. Solksjaer sounded really confident - guess he got that one wrong. Big, big win for Crystal Palace that! Such a pity ... really wanted Palace to get relegated given who suppors them ... ::) :P

Also, good away win for Fulham ... but, you must think that the 3 currently in the relegation zone, are big favourites to go down. Even with Sunderland having a few games in hand, they've got Chelsea/Man City/Everton to play.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on April 06, 2014, 06:54:45 am
Nice win for CIty today Eric :) As bad as that offside call was I doubt it had much effect on the result.  Personally I'm #TeamCity for the title if Arsenal can't (we won't), don't want Mourinho winning it - horrible man he is - and Liverpool, well their fans if they win it wil be unbearable

couldnt agree more Lewis, Mourinho just no and Liverpool fans just same as what you say.

Should've backed Utd but done well with Chelsea -1 and Madrid -1 as well, so its been a good weekend thus far for me.
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on April 06, 2014, 06:58:00 am
oh and like you say Kiwi was totally wanting Palace to go down as well due to the Oli factor but alas it doesnt look like it will happen :(
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on April 06, 2014, 10:57:56 am
Ah yeah ... Bayern rests players & lose, albeit away.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on April 06, 2014, 07:46:00 pm
Liverpool for me please...

Can't bear Arsenal, Chelsea or City... At. All. 
Nothing between them on the scale of dislike..

Like the way Liverpool play, and the way Rodgers has transformed them.
And, though not his biggest fan, would be glad to see Gerrard win the title, having been loyal to Liverpool for so long.

Only real negative about Liverpool for me, is that deplorable man.

Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on April 07, 2014, 12:05:49 am
Yeah well nobody likes Spurs either :P

Arsenal are getting another humbling at the moment.   Hat off to Martinez he's done an incredible job.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on April 07, 2014, 12:15:30 am
Hat off to Martinez he's done an incredible job.

Showing up Moyes as the average manager that he is  :o
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TWS001 on April 07, 2014, 12:34:58 am
The "specialist in failure" is failing spectacularly at the moment. Still think that Arsenal will sneak 4th place though.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on April 07, 2014, 01:34:08 am
Hat off to Martinez he's done an incredible job.

Showing up Moyes as the average manager that he is  :o

Just thinking imagine Martinez had been given the United job.   There would have been a huge outcry but its possible that he could have had them playing some of there best football in years, i mean obviously there are no guarantees but if he can do that at Everton, why not?

Liverpool not getting it all there own way against WH at the moment.  Long way to go yet.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on April 07, 2014, 01:51:28 am
Well i did say Carroll would be influential, just wasnt thinking it would be quite like that :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: sherlockh on April 07, 2014, 01:52:13 am
A bit biased but how can the ref over rule the linesman, shocking decision.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on April 07, 2014, 01:57:54 am
The ref has the final say so i guess he must have seen the incident as well, and didnt feel it was foul-worthy.  I think he is entitled to overrule the lino if thats what he believes.   But having saw the replay, you would probably say that the ref got it wrong.   
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: sherlockh on April 07, 2014, 01:58:29 am
Even worse now I've seen it again, hope the ref doesn't decide the result.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on April 07, 2014, 02:19:32 am
yeah know what your saying Sherlock, might give Liverpool an added determination to put things right in 2nd half. 
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on April 07, 2014, 02:28:11 am
wow talk about evening things up, this referees awful
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: sherlockh on April 07, 2014, 02:30:51 am
wow talk about evening things up, this referees awful
yes another terrible decision
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on April 07, 2014, 02:32:28 am
Lets just hope they have a real ref in charge of the big game next weekend.

Do you think its the big EA Sports badge on their sleeve that makes them so sh*t?  lol
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: sherlockh on April 07, 2014, 03:00:03 am
Lets just hope they have a real ref in charge of the big game next weekend.

Do you think its the big EA Sports badge on their sleeve that makes them so sh*t?  lol
well it can't help

Right result, wrong score.

Yes need to see a good performance by the ref next week
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on April 07, 2014, 05:10:01 am
Well that was fairly depressing, oh well Ramsey looked a class above the other useless crap we had on the field so that's a big bonus for the rest of the season.  Win the semi next week, get Ozil and Kos back and onwards and upwards ;D  Still think we'll get 4th and win the FA Cup.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on April 07, 2014, 05:41:41 am
Pretty optimistic there Lewis. ;D

I think 4th will be a pretty close run one ... Arsenal has the easiest run-in from here with no big names whatsoever, or any of the 3 in the relegation zone. Everton still have Utd, So'ton & City - both Manchester clubs at home though. BUT ... their game-in-hand is against Crystal Palace & CL football is a big payday & such an exclusive competition, that they'd be doing everything they can.

Problem it seems with Arsenal is that there are just too many non-performing players & injuries. Also, 5-odd games ago, the probability that Arsenal may lose out on a CL spot, was never on the minds of their management & fans.

Bring out the popcorn & watch this one end ...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: CarlosBoca18 on April 07, 2014, 06:22:13 am
Bloody Arsenal, the one time we need them to do us a favour they don't.

Typical  ::)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on April 08, 2014, 10:19:31 pm
It's just pathetic...

Sky print this:
Spurs have refused to confirm the decision to end Sherwood's reign in the summer, with a statement reading: "The board will meet with Tim Sherwood at the end of the season to review how things have progressed. Anything else at this stage is speculation."

With a headline of this:
Tim Sherwood to be relieved of managerial duties at Tottenham this summer

..just so Neville, Carragher and co can have a chin wag about it on the telly.

Lazy journalism.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on April 08, 2014, 10:24:06 pm
Still... seemed to galvanise the team... so thanks Sky  ;D

Best I have seen Spurs play in absolutely ages.  My memory isn't the best, but I can't remember them playing that well under Timbo or Andre before.

Granted, Sunderland were poor, but even so.. we have lost to poorer sides this season.
And actually I didn't think they were that poor.  Thought they moved the ball well, and if Johnson had had either his shooting or passing boots on, things might have been different.

Once the second goal went in they looked defeated.
Shame.. I didn't want to see them go down, but looks highly likely now.

I also had Bardsley in my fantasy side and needed a goal or clean from him, in order to win and stop the guy I was playing from winning the title...  Doh.   :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: MrLewisHamilton on April 09, 2014, 01:48:43 am
Pretty optimistic there Lewis. ;D

I think 4th will be a pretty close run one ... Arsenal has the easiest run-in from here with no big names whatsoever, or any of the 3 in the relegation zone. Everton still have Utd, So'ton & City - both Manchester clubs at home though. BUT ... their game-in-hand is against Crystal Palace & CL football is a big payday & such an exclusive competition, that they'd be doing everything they can.

Problem it seems with Arsenal is that there are just too many non-performing players & injuries. Also, 5-odd games ago, the probability that Arsenal may lose out on a CL spot, was never on the minds of their management & fans.

Bring out the popcorn & watch this one end ...
I think if we win our remaining 5 games (I think) we'll get 4th.  Everton have won 6 in a row now so if they finish with 6 more wins, taking it to a 12 win streak - not done by any club since 2001 then well.....

Plus I booked tickets for the semi on Saturday ;D First time at Wembley
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on April 09, 2014, 02:53:59 am
Pretty optimistic there Lewis. ;D

I think 4th will be a pretty close run one ... Arsenal has the easiest run-in from here with no big names whatsoever, or any of the 3 in the relegation zone. Everton still have Utd, So'ton & City - both Manchester clubs at home though. BUT ... their game-in-hand is against Crystal Palace & CL football is a big payday & such an exclusive competition, that they'd be doing everything they can.

Problem it seems with Arsenal is that there are just too many non-performing players & injuries. Also, 5-odd games ago, the probability that Arsenal may lose out on a CL spot, was never on the minds of their management & fans.

Bring out the popcorn & watch this one end ...
I think if we win our remaining 5 games (I think) we'll get 4th.  Everton have won 6 in a row now so if they finish with 6 more wins, taking it to a 12 win streak - not done by any club since 2001 then well.....

Plus I booked tickets for the semi on Saturday ;D First time at Wembley

Speaking as a neutral  :D .. based on the game at the weekend... Everton looked like a side capable of a 12 win run, and Arsenal looked like a team incapable of a 5 win run.

Not sure if Arsenal were so poor that made Everton look better than they are, or if Everton were so good they made Arsenal look shockingly bad.

Always a hard one to tell, that.

My money is on Arsenal for 4th.  If only because they always seem to luckily scrape it.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on April 09, 2014, 05:23:41 am
The makings of two classic second half's in tonight's games
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on April 09, 2014, 05:37:35 am
Real surprise, Chelsea didn't look like it but after the goal psg look out of the match.

Madrid taking it easy, Lets hope it'll cost them ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on April 09, 2014, 05:40:48 am
Just saw the Dortmund score at HT, was not expecting that.  Surely Real will rally round or at least get valuable away goal.  Is Ronaldo out injured?  could see Chelsea going through now but wouldnt say that would hugely surprise me.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on April 09, 2014, 05:42:58 am
@Lewis ... on paper Arsenal should take it. But we know this is sport :D. Re: the FA Cup - yeah, Arsenal are favourites too ... but this is one competition that is just made for upsets. 

Enjoy the game! Sure it will be a fantastic experience! 

@Nop ... agree that Everton have the look of a winning team.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on April 09, 2014, 05:49:33 am
ok with all due respect to Dortmund's reserves they have almost no chance of qualifying with the lineup being fielded tonight.  Id be amazed if it happened.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on April 09, 2014, 05:53:20 am
@Beuk ... well, PSG never really looked like they were doing much to win this. They had possession at one point, but merely knocked the ball around. Certainly is a wakeup call for them.

@Eric ... yeah, Ronaldo is not 100%. "Valuable away goal" - so true!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on April 09, 2014, 05:56:17 am
PSG living dangerously ... 2 good strikes by Chelsea.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on April 09, 2014, 05:57:26 am
yeah hitting the bar twice in the space of a few mins, Chelsea seem well on top at the moment.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on April 09, 2014, 06:04:36 am
Psg didn't have tot do anything more, Chelsea didn't create anything until they scored out of the blue
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on April 09, 2014, 06:08:22 am
Sure ... the onus was on Chelsea, but PSG have not done anything noteworthy in this game - before or after the goal.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on April 09, 2014, 06:18:17 am
Lets not talk up PSG Beuk, they have offered little.   And to sit back when 1 more goal would put them out, would not be a smart approach in anyones tactic book.

I can see this game fizzling out though at 1-0.   Either that or a late late goal for Chelsea to steal it.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on April 09, 2014, 06:21:02 am
Now ... Cavani SHOULD'VE finished that off. Or even just got it on target. That is poor.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on April 09, 2014, 06:21:39 am
Yeah he could just have slid that in at the near post, no problem.   Needs to work on that left foot of his.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on April 09, 2014, 06:23:20 am
Chelsea going 19th century football with Torres, Etoo and Ba all playing now lol
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on April 09, 2014, 06:25:41 am
That yellow card has been in & out his pocket so much it's bent already.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on April 09, 2014, 06:26:24 am
Chelsea going 19th century football with Torres, Etoo and Ba all playing now lol

LOL
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on April 09, 2014, 06:29:17 am
NO WAY!!!!

what did i say :P
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on April 09, 2014, 06:30:13 am
Indeed! ... 20 million anti-Chelsea, FUT players hold their heads and all shake their heads :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on April 09, 2014, 06:30:16 am
what a strike as well :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on April 09, 2014, 06:37:10 am
I'm not a big fan of Cech but he done well during those last few mins, especially with the corners.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on April 09, 2014, 06:37:19 am
Well ... PSG have themselves to blame. Pathetic.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on April 09, 2014, 06:37:54 am
Well ... PSG have themselves to blame. Pathetic.

Dare to Zlatan? :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: sherlockh on April 09, 2014, 06:40:15 am
A cracking result for Chelsea, and maybe for Liverpool as they now play the semi surrounding the Liverpool game.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on April 09, 2014, 06:40:28 am
He He the little lad is jumping around the sitting room ATM, some great keeping from Cech in the final 2 minutes
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on April 09, 2014, 06:45:04 am
He He the little lad is jumping around the sitting room ATM, some great keeping from Cech in the final 2 minutes

yeah dunno if you saw but i mentioned that too on previous page but was spamming posts at time :D

@Sherlock, dam i didnt realise that, i just figured it effectively would mean Chelsea would maybe be torn between CL and title race.  Shame it might effect their motivation/team selection for the Liverpool game  :(  even more onus on City this weekend now.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on April 10, 2014, 04:54:07 am
So tonights football, that chance for Rooney was a bit surreal, the hesitation, the man spare, then it all came to nothing.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on April 10, 2014, 04:55:08 am
Waiting for 2-0 atm
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on April 10, 2014, 05:01:26 am
Are you talking about Atletico game?  I see they are 1 up, i wasnt expecting that.  Is it good match so far?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on April 10, 2014, 05:01:43 am
Barca 1 down with only 15mins gone  :o
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on April 10, 2014, 05:02:44 am
Are you talking about Atletico game?  I see they are 1 up, i wasnt expecting that.  Is it good match so far?

They should be 3 or 4 up really
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on April 10, 2014, 05:05:16 am
Again woodwork for Villa, great match
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on April 10, 2014, 05:05:21 am
Make that 5  :o  left post, right post and now the crossbar, hope they don't rue those misses
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on April 10, 2014, 05:10:40 am
Have changed games now then.  Which probably means Bayern will score shortly.   I really cant see Atletico winning this.  I know thats probably being disrespectful to how good they have been all season, but i just cant see Barca going out.  But if Atleti score again....
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on April 10, 2014, 05:13:46 am
If Atletico get through and draw Chelsea can Courtois play ??
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on April 10, 2014, 05:26:06 am
Think that will depend on the loan agreement, hey?

Should not be an issue from a UEFA perspective.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on April 10, 2014, 05:40:45 am
So ... HT. Must say that Bayern are pretty ineffective - yes, I am tempting fate here.

Robben's runs are mostly sideways (early morning toilet break?) ... most shots are from distance further than what Pep would like - including Boateng. All in all, not a horrendous half from Utd ... except that THEY are the ones that need to score ::)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on April 10, 2014, 05:45:11 am
Forgot about this ... logged onto console last night with these 'man of the match' notifications spamming all the time. Saw that it was Demba Ba - lol. Wondered who the Chelsea supporter at EA must be for a man that played 35 minutes and scored a goal by spooning it  (almost over the bar) whilst horizontal on the ground.

Once again so driven by their pack sales ...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on April 10, 2014, 05:51:00 am
Yeah keeps going sideways until someone puts a leg out he can fall over :P

Well i believe i was the founding member of the 'Bayern aint all that' bandwagon :)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on April 10, 2014, 05:51:58 am
Indeed you were you sour puss :P

:D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on April 10, 2014, 05:55:22 am
Haha thats me.  I mean they aren't that bad.   Was just the media hype that Guardiola had improved them i wasnt buying so quickly.

But then thats the media for you,  the over indulgent praise of Mourinho in the media today was more irritation for me.   Return of the Special One they said ::)  yawn

Rooney needs to be more decisive (suppose he does have a broken toe)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on April 10, 2014, 05:58:47 am
Naah ... just kidding mate. You are right though - the media & all that.

Yeah - thought Rooney should take a shot there too.

Utd resorting to hoof ball now. Great.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on April 10, 2014, 05:59:23 am
Holy crap Evra ... WOW!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on April 10, 2014, 05:59:47 am
STRIKE   :o
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on April 10, 2014, 06:00:12 am
What a goal
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on April 10, 2014, 06:00:30 am
 :o :o
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on April 10, 2014, 06:00:32 am
Haha woah :o  what a strike.  Im on a slightly delayed feed.  Saw your comment and thought what, did i miss something, then the ball breaks to edge of the box, Evra.....  BOOM!!!!  pick it out.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on April 10, 2014, 06:00:53 am
LOL ... FIFA at it's best ... oops ... football!

Header too! From Mandzukic!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: sherlockh on April 10, 2014, 06:01:07 am
Was just posting and bm score, all square again
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on April 10, 2014, 06:01:35 am
LOL
Haha woah :o  what a strike.  Im on a slightly delayed feed.  Saw your comment and thought what, did i miss something, then the ball breaks to edge of the box, Evra.....  BOOM!!!!  pick it out.

OOPS ... Sorry ... about the next one too! :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on April 10, 2014, 06:01:38 am
No way, that was erm short lived.  Shame really.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: sherlockh on April 10, 2014, 06:02:42 am
Completely different game now
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on April 10, 2014, 06:03:00 am
oh you's have woke them up
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on April 10, 2014, 06:03:56 am
you have to feel for Evra, scoring a goal like that, only to have it effectively made worthless within 20 seconds
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on April 10, 2014, 06:04:25 am
Yeah Sherlock ... amazing what a goal (or 2) can do to a game.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on April 10, 2014, 06:06:32 am
United could def take this.   Wellbeck could have done better on that break than just head it back to Neuer.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on April 10, 2014, 06:09:22 am
Gone a bit quiet in the other game.  Anyone watching it.  Barca running out of time.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on April 10, 2014, 06:09:58 am
Yep - agreed. Think Pep's concerned look (before the goals) just shows that this can be a funny game.

It was a quality header from - won't take away from it. But it is must be harsh being on such a high - to be plummeted so quickly.

Poor goal ...  bad defending ... wow.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on April 10, 2014, 06:10:48 am
This aint over yet....
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on April 10, 2014, 06:12:28 am
Wow Ribery ... necessary? Pathetic.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on April 10, 2014, 06:13:41 am
What is that pr*ck Ribery doing, Evra was totally within his rights to make that challenge.  Must be a french thing.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on April 10, 2014, 06:17:25 am
Last thing evra die voor was score, after that he didn't defend manzukic, gave robben all the time to cross and was lucky nog to het send off and after that he's pickingva fight with ribery, its time to sub  him
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on April 10, 2014, 06:19:06 am
Yeah mate ... Firstly Muller goes in like that screaming for a red ... c'mon! Sad that players act like that.

Ref has done a great job so far. Sure he's missed one or 2 small bits - nothing to complain about. Never a red that time & he did well to give the yello.

Damn ... each time I try type something, Bayern score :P
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on April 10, 2014, 06:20:17 am
Beuk, how did you see that as Evra picking a fight with Ribery.  Ribery was the one who came over to confront him for no good reason.   There was nothing unreasonable about the challenge.

So, have we all switched over to At Mad-Barca game now?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on April 10, 2014, 06:21:42 am
Last thing evra die voor was score, after that he didn't defend manzukic, gave robben all the time to cross and was lucky nog to het send off and after that he's pickingva fight with ribery, its time to sub  him

Um ... agree mostly with the first 3, but definitely NOT a red card. Then he did NOT pick a fight with Ribery - Ribery was the one that pushed him ::)

More re: the foul, Smalling was across to cover, so Robben was not the last man.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on April 10, 2014, 06:21:46 am
I was thinking as well, that from the bits I've paid attention to, the ref has had a very good game.   He did miss a blatant foul on Evra in 1st half that was a poor one to miss but can let him off with that.   Some trigger happy refs would give a pen for the Vidic tackle on Muller, but he didnt.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on April 10, 2014, 06:22:11 am
Oh ... now this game is going to see one BORING finish ...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on April 10, 2014, 06:24:07 am
Nostradamus Cartman predicts, Barca are going out.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on April 10, 2014, 06:37:30 am
Well played Atletico, what a team.  Never looked in doubt that last 10-15 mins, they work their socks off.   Amazing.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on April 10, 2014, 06:47:57 am
Great ... 2 upsets & the other 2 games certainly closer than we expected.

Would love to see Atletico draw Chelsea, beat them convincingly & get to the final.

Think I've lost respect for Bayern watching those 2 legs. Even though Utd are no pushovers, they're certainly not playing that well. They gave the best (statistically-speaking) team in Europe, a run for their money. Overall, IMO Bayern struggled - only 1 goal in 150 minutes ... before the 2 softer goals were scored. That's having 65%+ possession in each of those games.

Re: Utd ... surprised to get to the QF's - even though it was an easy draw in comparison. Utd supporters cannot complain give the state of football there at present :D.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on April 10, 2014, 06:48:42 am
Well played Atletico, what a team.  Never looked in doubt that last 10-15 mins, they work their socks off.   Amazing.

Good to hear. Had to start a webinar so could not switch over ... then it was postponed by an hour :D.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on April 10, 2014, 07:02:05 am
I'll be hoping Atletico or Madrid win the tourney.  I've got a bet on R.Madrid so maybe hope for them firstly (got to put my own pocket before everything) but it would be some reward for the season Atletico have had, and they could still win the league too! 

Agree the QF's have been good.   United done well considering, perhaps there is hope for them with some new faces.   Dortmund put up a valiant effort against Madrid despite their huge injury problems, and by sounds of it should have scored a 3rd and maybe more,   Just shows you that football isnt as straightforward as we expect it to be sometimes. 
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on April 10, 2014, 07:34:14 am
Ah ... money your key driver ... :P.

For me the best part of Utd getting to this stage, is the 'good PR' they get, showing to any potential signings (big names of course) that  they got this far with a mediocre side playing mediocre football.

As I said a while back my concern was Utd may not attract the big names if there was no CL football. This has been a decent - even if it was a favourable draw - they still won their group to get it.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on April 10, 2014, 07:46:26 am
Yeah i take your point, to young Johnny Foreigner watching from afar, they might see that United made the CL QF whereas City did not.   It does even the score in some respects.   Maybe my slant on it is a bit off but yes i agree that it helps United to retain their profile, which may not have been case if Bayern had humbled United as had widely been predicted.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on April 10, 2014, 06:48:07 pm
watch the Dortmund game in Berlin, RM should have lost with more than 2-0 amazing how they did fight back although in all honesty, if Di Maria scores the penalty it is all over

Atl Madrid! yeah baby, so deserved. Never saw Villa work so hard! Hopefully he gets an IF ot TOTS ST card.....could be awesome.

Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on April 10, 2014, 07:32:47 pm
Stats apparently say messi only ran 1 mile more than the gk pinto and half as much as koke for atletico
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on April 10, 2014, 11:05:28 pm
If Atletico get through and draw Chelsea can Courtois play ??

Think that will depend on the loan agreement, hey?

Should not be an issue from a UEFA perspective.


(http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h137/MrMoe_01/cour_zps18db1d11.png) (http://s63.photobucket.com/user/MrMoe_01/media/cour_zps18db1d11.png.html)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on April 11, 2014, 05:47:32 am
Wow! Never heard about something like that - you loan out a player & then you make them pay you even more, to play against you.

Always thought it was common practice to either let the guy play, or not. Weird ...

... or greedy.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on April 11, 2014, 06:22:23 am
Rumour has it they had the clause inserted after the Super Cup mauling
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on April 11, 2014, 06:44:42 am
Wow! Never heard about something like that - you loan out a player & then you make them pay you even more, to play against you.

Always thought it was common practice to either let the guy play, or not. Weird ...

... or greedy.

Don't think it's either, TBF if United were playing a club in a semi and said club had on of the top young strikers in the world that they owned would you like him playing against them ??
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on April 11, 2014, 07:12:41 am
I hate to say it but it would seem to be quite astute business by Chelsea in my opinion.   Dont see that they are doing anything wrong in that sense.

I think the whole loan thing could be an issue at domestic level (fairness ie Lukaku) but at European level, I would consider it less relevant just as there is less direct competition and chance of facing parent club.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on April 11, 2014, 07:15:44 am
Looks like the roof has caved in on Basle tonight, 2 red cards in ET.   Surely heading out....
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on April 11, 2014, 07:22:54 am
I think what makes the Courtois deal a bit unique is that normally you would be loaning a player to a lower level or a club of lesser stature.  Noone would have expected Atletico to be competing at this level this season despite their Europa triumph last year (it was last year right?).   Usually in european terms Atletico would be operating at a level below Chelsea (in recent years) but such is their meteoric rise of form, they stand shoulder to shoulder currently, and thats being generous to Chelsea.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on April 11, 2014, 09:53:02 am
I know I should not base my entire opinion on Football Manager :P. So, whenever I've loaned out players to fellow premier league teams, I always looked at whether or not they could play against me. But, it was never for an additional fee. Especially one that is possibly way more than the entire loan deal ... 6M is potentially 3/4 years worth of loans.

'Astute' business on Chelsea's side in terms of restricting the team to field ... yep - I understand that, but it sucks should they meet, and Atletico don't have the funds to pay that.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on April 11, 2014, 08:39:41 pm
If Atletico get through and draw Chelsea can Courtois play ??

Think that will depend on the loan agreement, hey?

Should not be an issue from a UEFA perspective.


(http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h137/MrMoe_01/cour_zps18db1d11.png) (http://s63.photobucket.com/user/MrMoe_01/media/cour_zps18db1d11.png.html)


Well Well Well  ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on April 11, 2014, 08:57:42 pm
Ooh ... but this is interesting ... http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11668/9259933/uefa-to-prohibit-chelseas-attempts-to-prevent-thibaut-courtois-playing-for-atletico-madrid-in-their-champions-league-ties

I do like their phrase "The integrity of sporting competition is a fundamental principle for UEFA."

I like it ... ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on April 11, 2014, 09:07:45 pm
Yeah was just gonna post that Uefa say clause is unenforcable, wonder if that puts Courtois in an awkward situation now
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on April 11, 2014, 09:39:45 pm
Yeah Eric - would be interesting to hear his thoughts on this. Does he want to really have a career at Chelsea, or not?

Surely he's key to that defence & a decent part of the success that they've had this season.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on April 11, 2014, 10:49:19 pm
They are also clear that any private contract terms that attempt to prevent the fielding of a player are null and void...

"It follows that any provision in a private contract between clubs which might function in such a way as to influence who a club fields in a match is null, void and unenforceable so far as UEFA is concerned.

"Furthermore, any attempt to enforce such a provision would be a clear violation of both the UEFA Champions League and the UEFA Disciplinary Regulations and would therefore be sanctioned accordingly."

I like that...  ;D
Common sense prevails in football... for once.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on April 12, 2014, 02:15:34 am

Common sense prevails in football... for once.

Ha ha Hop this is Chelsea, which will probably mean if they can enforce it well then a recall could be in order
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on April 12, 2014, 07:17:53 am
Ok ... I'm pretty sure the article was updated - same link http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11668/9259933/uefa-to-prohibit-chelseas-attempts-to-prevent-thibaut-courtois-playing-for-atletico-madrid-in-their-champions-league-ties.

Basically Chelsea are saying that they will not prevent him from playing, and Atletico are saying they will abide by the loan deal. However, Atletico will not pay the sum (5M quid) to field him.

So, the one thing that I cannot see - is there indeed that clause in the loan deal? It seems like this is media speculation & neither Chelsea / Atletico have confirmed or denied it.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on April 13, 2014, 03:45:34 am
Go Dortmund eh, 3-0 up away to Bayern, no problemo :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on April 13, 2014, 04:07:07 am
This time not even their B-squad, they really look stale the last month, look how much trouble they had against the BPL...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on April 13, 2014, 06:54:23 am
One day i believe you will come out and admit your true love and admiration for the BPL.   You can only hide it for so long :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on April 13, 2014, 07:03:07 am
Maybe next year I'll enjoy a bpl team playing in Europe, Liverpool used to be good fun to watch anyway  :P
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on April 13, 2014, 07:20:45 am
Yeah deffo City next year with Mangala at the back alongside Kompany are going to be a force to be reckoned with :P

Tell you what tho, what about Barca losing again to the mighty Granada!  a team in terminal decline perhaps?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on April 13, 2014, 07:31:15 am
yeah, that decline started two years back and they really could need some new players starting from the back, don't now if they have the money for that tho
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on April 13, 2014, 07:52:01 am
or even the ability to spend money whether they have much or not.   Transfer ban still stands for now at least.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on April 13, 2014, 09:09:11 pm
Liverpool v City - finally it's here.   

Couldnt believe it when Kompany limped out of training yesterday thanks to a Richards tackle!!! but luckily (touch wood) Kompany will still play.  Honestly what the hell was Richards playing at.   Anyway thank god Vinnie is still able to play and lets hope for a good game not decided by the ref :)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TWS001 on April 13, 2014, 09:12:13 pm
Liverpool v City - finally it's here.   

Couldnt believe it when Kompany limped out of training yesterday thanks to a Richards tackle!!! but luckily (touch wood) Kompany will still play.  Honestly what the hell was Richards playing at.   Anyway thank god Vinnie is still able to play and lets hope for a good game not decided by the ref :)

Probably a bit of mind games being played there I guess? When I got a haircut yesterday was talking about the standard of refs this season. So many bad decisions in big games.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on April 13, 2014, 09:18:16 pm
I dont think so, not sure what you would gain from that.

Yeah i agree, refs have generally been very poor.   Whatever the result i just want a fair outcome.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TWS001 on April 13, 2014, 09:27:44 pm
I dont think so, not sure what you would gain from that.

Yeah i agree, refs have generally been very poor.   Whatever the result i just want a fair outcome.

Think it's because the manager of my team has just returned for his 4th stint and has a habit at this time of year of saying players are out for 3 or 4 weeks and then they magically are fully fit days later. Normally someone with a huge long throw in or something like that.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on April 13, 2014, 10:05:06 pm
Lol.  Well Aguero starts on the bench like I was expecting.  No real nerves yet but no doubt will be once the game kicks off.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on April 13, 2014, 10:11:37 pm
Omg Kompany is actually a real doubt, this is a disaster (potentially)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on April 13, 2014, 10:45:03 pm
Brilliant piece of play from Sterling 
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on April 13, 2014, 10:52:57 pm
Its been a bad opening 15 mins for City.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on April 13, 2014, 10:54:06 pm
First sign of adversity and Yaya suddenly pulls up injured.  Sometimes you do wonder ::)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on April 13, 2014, 10:58:12 pm
First sign of adversity and Yaya suddenly pulls up injured.  Sometimes you do wonder ::)

Yaya off  :o this could go wrong quickly for city
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on April 13, 2014, 11:10:41 pm
It already has.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: sherlockh on April 14, 2014, 12:49:49 am
Well I'm shattered, what a game. Was really worried at 2 2, City were by far the better team but a mistake changed the game.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on April 14, 2014, 12:56:53 am
What a great result for the 'neutral'...

Would be quite something if Liverpool take the title.

And playing good football.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on April 14, 2014, 02:26:52 am
Well I'm shattered, what a game. Was really worried at 2 2, City were by far the better team but a mistake changed the game.

yeah fair assessment, congrats to Liverpool.   Can't believe Kompany of all people would gift Liverpool the game, although to be fair was still a great finish by Coutinho.   I do feel City could have had a penalty for both Skrtel's shirt pulling and then definitely the handball but thats life.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on April 14, 2014, 07:26:01 am
So ...

(http://i.imgur.com/fUlINfC.png)

That Liverpool v Chelsea game ... !
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on April 14, 2014, 04:42:55 pm
Nice to see that the competition is excited. You guys think Liverpool has teh best chances to win the title now?

Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on April 14, 2014, 06:14:48 pm
You've got to think that Liverpool are favourites now. Big win against City ... home to Chelsea the next main game for them but I guess Norwich may be tricky given they're borderline relegation.

Chelsea with 3 games against relegation contenders ... possibly the easiest run in. A win at Anfield will really stir up things & if City wins that game in hand could too.

Very interesting.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on April 14, 2014, 07:36:04 pm
Would like to see Liverpool win it.
But fear they may not.

Don't think Liverpool will beat Chelsea. 
If Chelsea win that, I think the title is Chelsea's.

Like Terry said, that Liverpool win suited Chelsea.

Think City are out of it, unless they win all their remaining games, which I don't think they will.
Everton is tough.

Palace being all but safe now may make a difference.. that may not be such a tough game now.

Chelsea are the team I'd least like to win it...  >:(

Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on April 14, 2014, 08:00:59 pm
Last thing I want is for Liverpool to win ... keep them away from those 20 wins :P.

Then ... Chelsea - naah! Never them!

City has those 2 games but you should never really be in a position where you are relying on other results (Liv v Che). Walking away from this season with just a minor cup will seem a little 'under-achieved' for them. They do need to get a good result from that first win to give them some confidence.

If it's about confidence at the moment ... then Liverpool are in pole position. Way ahead.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on April 15, 2014, 05:45:56 am
This could  be interesting

http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2931/go-global/2014/04/14/4753079/manchester-city-and-psg-set-to-discover-ffp-verdicts?ICID=HP_BN_2
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on April 17, 2014, 06:13:41 am
Sheesh ... Are Crystal Palace actually going to do Arsenal a huge favour ... ???
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on April 17, 2014, 07:18:12 am
Seems there is not a good side among this top six. 

Seven. 

Ok, eight.

Best league in the world  :D :D :D :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on April 17, 2014, 07:22:22 am
Well that's city's title hopes over.

Not sure I get your point about the league hop, surely these kind of results are what makes a good league?

Anyone see bales goal to win copa del rey, incredible pace, like really good goal altho finished with a toe poke lol.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on April 17, 2014, 04:04:38 pm
so Barca lost the final for the Spanish cup, lost this weekend and are 3rd in th eLiga and lost in the CL...end of an era?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on April 17, 2014, 06:29:01 pm
Well that's city's title hopes over.

Not sure I get your point about the league hop, surely these kind of results are what makes a good league?

Anyone see bales goal to win copa del rey, incredible pace, like really good goal altho finished with a toe poke lol.

'Good league'... from an entertainment perspective yes.  Quality of football, no.

Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on April 20, 2014, 04:13:30 am
Well Sunderland might be about to do it again, can they hold on for the win this time?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: sherlockh on April 20, 2014, 04:46:14 am
Incredible result, Mourinho was an embarrassment, as was the coach that lost it
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TWS001 on April 20, 2014, 07:21:47 am
I kind of hope Liverpool do win it now. Lived there for 3 years when they were really struggling with Dalglish in charge and losing at home to Northampton in the League Cup. Got to know a lot of guys, both red and blue, and this is hard to explain, but the clubs REALLY matter to the fans up there and the clubs seem to do things with supporters in mind, which I don't think many other big Premier League clubs maybe don't. The way Brendan Rodgers has built them back up, keeps the other teams outside the top 4 of the last 5 years like Tottenham and Everton in with a hope of doing something similar (I thought Spurs were a good each way bet in August, Oh dear!). Although Man City and Chelsea will be back stronger next season whatever happens.
Just got a funny feeling it's not over yet though.......
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on April 20, 2014, 09:12:59 pm
So Liverpool...reasonable start ;)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TWS001 on April 20, 2014, 09:29:17 pm
So Liverpool...reasonable start ;)

Suarez is going to miss Norwich next season. He must have double figures against them the last year or two.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on April 20, 2014, 09:30:42 pm
That should have been red...and advantage and it would have been a hattrick
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on April 20, 2014, 10:13:54 pm
Deserved goal from Norwich, keeper error of course but Liverpool are looking out of it since the second part of the first half
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: sherlockh on April 20, 2014, 11:00:20 pm
Don't think I have any nerves left, just wish we would defend better, but one step closer.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on April 20, 2014, 11:06:54 pm
What a bad match, great watch tho :P,  that defence just can't keep the ball and park the bus, its going to be nervus every match
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on April 21, 2014, 02:35:22 am
they escorted the reaper away from goodison park but IMH he is needed. How many times Man utd have to fail before you sack a worthless manager.

interesting dutch cup atm. 9 minutes in and 1-1 and the game was stopped twice because fireworks on the pitch,
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on April 21, 2014, 02:38:18 am
2-1 for Zwolle after 12 minutes  ;D Thomas (from New Zealand) scored twice
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on April 21, 2014, 03:06:03 am
Wow United, that is shocking.  For the millionth time this season a bet on United has let me down.  The only thing i asked of them was to get a goal ::)  Gobsmacked.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on April 21, 2014, 03:10:03 am
In other news, Zwolle are leading with 4-1  ;D almost half time
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on April 21, 2014, 04:43:41 pm
sboy had fun yesterday, AjAx - PEC Zwolle 1-5 cup final  :D :D :D :D :D :D talking about the underdog syndrom!  ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on April 21, 2014, 07:26:05 pm
Just had a quick read on the Dutch Cup final.   Poetic justice that Ajax got hammered after the way that their fans behave.  Disgraceful supporters from what I've seen.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on April 21, 2014, 11:30:29 pm
Sad day for all Liverpool/Chelsea/City/Arsenal supporters...they finally had enough of Moyes
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TWS001 on April 21, 2014, 11:54:04 pm
There's nothing official yet, but strong rumours from several sources that he's going to be sacked. Interesting one, wonder if they've got someone big lined up to come in if it's true?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TWS001 on April 22, 2014, 01:06:26 am
The bookies have stopped taking bets on him going now.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on April 22, 2014, 03:54:42 am
Yep im almost gutted Moyes seems to be leaving.  Hoped it wasnt true, but the fact the news is everywhere says a lot.    At least give him the next transfer window ::)  lol
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: sherlockh on April 22, 2014, 04:11:05 am
Don't understand why they don't want to give him £200 million to spend  ;)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: sherlockh on April 22, 2014, 05:10:40 am
I can only hope that WBA now turn up like Norwich did at 2 0, can't see it though
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: sherlockh on April 22, 2014, 05:16:48 am
Wow that a surprise, come on west brom, sorry Eric but needs must
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on April 22, 2014, 07:17:13 am
Haha np Sherlock :P  theres no point turning up at 2-0 if you cant complete the job and get a point or something!!!   Good news for Liverpool, as if you needed any more, is that Silva has seemingly picked up a bad injury, his absence could hinder Citys attempts to take the wind out of Everton's sails when the time comes.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on April 22, 2014, 05:43:47 pm
Well well ... firstly thought that Gary Neville's comments that they should release a statement, boom! Moyes out.

Ok then ...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on April 22, 2014, 05:44:48 pm
Crikey! He had a 6-year deal!!! Won't ever call him stupid!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on April 22, 2014, 07:26:49 pm
Yeah not sure if there was a get out clause of some kind if united didn't get CL football? Think that was rumoured.  It's a shame really.  Do our Dutch friends have any intel on likelihood of Louis van gaal taking over?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on April 22, 2014, 07:46:16 pm
Ah ... that will make sense then.

It does seem like Van Gaal is the favourite. Interesting that Giggs is caretaker. Wonder how these last 3 games will go.

What does make me nervous, is bringing in another manager & giving them a big budget, without really knowing what players are needed. Given too that  it may take time for them to effect their style on the team too. All round not a good position to be in at the moment ...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on April 22, 2014, 07:47:27 pm
the talk in Holland on Van Gaal was about the Spurs

Ronald Koeman and Dick Advocaat are also available.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on April 23, 2014, 03:34:22 am
V Gaal would be perfect, he's ruthless, doesn't care about player reputations, not affraid to bring youth in, and for a big manager isnt a manager that just buys players he doesn't absolutly need. And his teams always play Nice football. And he would be the perfect manager to teach giggs like he did with mourinho. As a personen he's a narsistic prick so after two or three years everyone had enough of him
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on April 23, 2014, 04:40:24 am
I put £40 on LVG to be next manager earlier, his odds half halved since then :)

Ok so Atletico got to be expected to pile on misery for Mourinho tonight.   By god he's been miserable in the run up to this match.  He did for a change respectfully decline to comment on Moyes being sacked at least.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on April 23, 2014, 05:04:59 am
Cech injured already, bad news for Chelsea.   Game not particularly enthralling so far.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on April 23, 2014, 05:28:02 am
Hmm Costa might be rethinking that summer move to Chelsea....

http://twitpic.com/e1t6x6
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on April 23, 2014, 05:29:50 am
You need 2 teams to play football... Again a bpl team that refuses to play football in Europe

That referee is so poor his parents were probably English
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on April 23, 2014, 05:39:11 am
Haha :D  I love your pro BPL stance.

But seriously that was beyond boring.   Losing faith that Atletico will manage to break them down at some point.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on April 23, 2014, 05:46:42 am
A shot from distance maybe but those crosses never stand a chance against those defenders
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on April 23, 2014, 05:56:51 am
Yeah thinking that it will take a mistake from Chelsea or a long ranger as you say to break this deadlock.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: sherlockh on April 23, 2014, 06:01:34 am
Very dull game, seems to be Mourinho's default position when facing a more technically gifted team. Not impressed with athletico though, build up is far too slow.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on April 23, 2014, 06:08:02 am
Seen a few comments on bbc feed about Mourinho being a hypocrite with his remark about West Hams 19th century football, I mean we knew that at the time anyway, but this definitely serves further evidence of that.

I wouldnt say i was unimpressed with Atletico after everything they have done this season, but yeah maybe i would expect to see a bit more invention from them.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on April 23, 2014, 06:38:34 am
David Luiz what a self indulgent **** taking that fk and wasting it.   Just knew he would do that, should have let Willian try and put a bit more guile into it.

Suppose the plus side is I wouldnt want Chelsea to score anyway.   Greedy players just annoy me though.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on April 23, 2014, 06:53:51 am
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bl2cSk8CMAAhuxF.jpg)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on April 23, 2014, 07:13:17 am
lol beuk, glad I didn't watch the game
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on April 23, 2014, 07:20:11 am
Cech out for season, Terry went off injured....  is there anything else that could possibly go Liverpools way?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on April 23, 2014, 07:21:19 am
Cech out for season, Terry went off injured....  is there anything else that could possibly go Liverpools way?

if Mourinho let Torres play the rest of the season  ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on April 23, 2014, 08:00:56 am
Am on leave for these 3 days (Friday a holiday here too). Forgot to wake up for the game ... seems like a blessing that I did not :D.

@Beak - interesting comment re: Van Gaal - maybe just what the doctor ordered ... for the interim at least. I know hindsight/perfect science ... but he would probably have been the better option, given that the squad was not in the best shape. Too late anyway.

Funny ones re: bus/Torres ... Given that Liverpool are 2 championships behind, I would say that it'll be better them winning the league than Chelsea. Anything but them! But then ... maybe City still have that outside chance ... ::)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on April 23, 2014, 11:27:07 pm
A few interesting reads ...

- Man U '92 old boys re-unite as back room staff with Scholes coming in formally to assist Giggs, which means he joins Nicky Butt & Phil Neville (surprisingly he remains).
- Mourinho may field a weakened team against Liverpool!!
- FIFA suspending their transfer ban on Barca - pathetic turnaround. Haven't even bothered to read the details - not surprised actually.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on April 24, 2014, 05:17:40 am
Yes Kiwi, agree on the Barca ban, no surprise there whatsoever.   They should fast track these appeals and have them heard before the next tranfer window.

Re Mourinho and weakened side, in my opinion, this is his revenge on all his gripes against the PL, referees and fixture timing, by devaluing the leagues integrity and prestige by prioritising a CL match ahead of it.   His actions/words are those of pure spite.

Re Madrid leading Bayern (early days) but i told you all so :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on April 24, 2014, 05:19:24 am
Oh yeah and strange movement on the next Man Utd manager market, Mourinho is now 3rd favourite on the betting site I use
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on April 24, 2014, 05:26:56 am
Horrible horrible miss by Di Maria.   Great players bury those.   
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on April 24, 2014, 05:30:06 am
Crawled out of bed ... 5 hours of sleep due to Civ IV and wanting to watch the semi ... got a coffee so onto it now ;D.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on April 24, 2014, 05:31:58 am
Damn ... could've got 15 min more sleep :P
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on April 24, 2014, 05:37:16 am
Haha unlucky :)  I've only watched fleeting bits of the first half, been busy doing a whole lot of nothing tbh.  I'll pay more attention to the 2nd half.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on April 24, 2014, 05:37:41 am
So ... highlights. The goal ... 2 quality passes for the tap-in. Wow!

That was a horrible miss indeed Eric! The Ronaldo one too, maybe first time shot can be blamed. The Di Maria one he had the to control - very poor.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on April 24, 2014, 05:38:47 am
Yeah - just saw the HT stats - 74% possession for Bayern - eeek!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on April 24, 2014, 05:47:06 am
Oh yeah the Ronaldo one was a bad miss too.  When i saw it i thought the it might have been better left for the guy at the back post.   But for one that was never gonna happen and secondly it was probably Di Maria who would have no doubt missed as well anyway :D

Yep does that mean Bayern are dominant or have we already decided that possession isnt the be all and end all of football anymore?  I think we know which theory Pep subscribes to anyway
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on April 24, 2014, 05:56:20 am
Lol - true!

On the possession bit, I still think that (at times) Bayern do try with a bit more than pace than Barca. That being said, it may just appear like it now, as an away goal is so important.

Carvajal ... really! When will players realise that in big games like this, there are PLENTY of replays, so you'll just look like an ar$e!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on April 24, 2014, 06:05:38 am
Things are starting to hot up a bit ... temper-wise :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on April 24, 2014, 06:19:30 am
Back again, was otherwise engaged browsing presents for a soon to be 5 year old.    Bale's on now, wonder if he can make an impact late on.  Hope so.  Kinda strange, I never really liked Bale when he was in the BPL but for some reason he's a bit of a fav now.   It wasnt that long ago i was cursing him to high heavens for diving to win a penalty against Scotland.  Guess time heals all wounds tho eh.

When will teams realise that floaty crosses generally suck?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on April 24, 2014, 06:35:36 am
Dam this is tense (got a bet on Madrid ::)) but I would need to see that penalty claim again..... Gary Nev says no penalty so ill go with his verdict
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on April 24, 2014, 06:54:07 am
Yeah ... initially I thought it was a close one, from the replays it appears that Alonso goes in fairly. Especially given that the ball was moving away from Muller. Muller's reaction is just so over the top. Losing the love for Bayern ...

Shaka Hislop (ESPN) immediately called it too.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on April 24, 2014, 04:01:20 pm
Bayern was way better under V. Gaal and Heynckes, the build up is too slow now, whenever Robben or Ribery gets the ball they have 3 defenders watching them. the way they defended Robben yesterday, he could never cut inside, the first was pushing him outside, the second would pick him up there and the third was backup on the inside, with a fast build up speed he would atleast have a defender less.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: OfficerJimLahey on April 28, 2014, 12:07:24 am
Watching Chelsea reminds me of when Greece won the euro's. They admit they are second best in every big game and aim to defend and frustrate the opposition. Football was never meant to be played this way. Its a spectators sport ffs

Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: sherlockh on April 28, 2014, 12:53:25 am
Unfortunately he gets results, how I hate him
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: OfficerJimLahey on April 28, 2014, 01:03:49 am
He is a classless individual. Fair enough he is an excellent tactician but wasting time from the first minute in a title clash must be frowned upon. Chelsea are the least entertaining team in the league, not sure how he had the cheek to say west ham play poor football when his entire footballing ethos is based on the same model.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on April 28, 2014, 04:45:42 am
Wow. Did not expect that I would wake up to this. Agree with the general consensus on the man. Hope he loses in the CL now and City get the results they need (sorry Sherlock ... just need to keep that difference in title wins :P).

Still, tough away fixture for City next. Think Liverpool are still favourites but that could change should City win that game against Everton.

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Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on April 28, 2014, 07:06:30 am
Great outcome for the neutral!

My brother is a Liverpool fan and is furious.  Can't say I blame him - but what did he expect? It's a results business. 

But Jose is a total bell end in my opinion.  I have no time for the twat whatsoever. (or for Chelsea)

City are definite favourites now I'd say.

Psychologically this will hit Liverpool hard.  Palace will be a tough game.  They will probably win their remaining games though.

City though will be totally pumped by this.  YYT back, Aguero back...
They will smash Everton, who have run out of juice in the home straight I think..
Either because of the pressure, or just a long season with a shallow squad.

City all the way for me.  Sadly.




Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on April 28, 2014, 07:16:23 am
Hmmm ... you may be right Nop ... psychological impact of the loss for both sides.

Yeah, Everton has fizzled out & 4th is out of their reach should Arsenal get a good result at home. Not much more to play for.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on April 28, 2014, 08:50:14 am
What a day :D  for once i love Mourinho's work.   Rodgers made some remarks about Chelsea not attacking..... tough cookie, you gotta beat whats in front of you.  Anyway nothing decided yet but wow, cant believe its back in City's hands.   The way i see it is win at Goodison and the title should be in the bag :)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on April 28, 2014, 07:17:45 pm
It does make me laugh when managers bemoan the opposition tactics.

I am absolutely not condoning all the rolling around on the floor and time wasting we get with Chelsea (in particular), but in terms of sitting deep, soaking up pressure and playing on the break, it's all above board and legit - whilst it may not be entertaining.

What angers me about Jose in particular is all the moaning we have to listen to from Mr Sore Loser himself, when West Ham do it to him, and then he is quite happy to do it himself when it suits.

I stopped listening to Jose interviews a long time ago though, as he winds me up - which is his ultimate aim in life it seems. 

Tosser.

That said, I am not Rodgers' biggest fan either.

Hughes really annoyed me at the weekend though, with his comments about Mariner. 
Total lack of respect.
Managers and players should be hit hard if they publicise their views on refereeing 'performance'.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on April 29, 2014, 04:25:17 am
Yeah im not a fan of Rodgers or Mourinho really.  I mean i think they both do good work in different regards but there has been something about Rodgers that has been rubbing me up the wrong way for a while.  Im quite open to admit that i can be very fickle with who annoys me at any given moment.   Rodgers just has a certain bullish arrogance about him which i dont like.   One example of this - when told of Kompany saying L'pool were best team City had faced all season, his response was in short, 'im not surprised and we should have beat them the last 4 times we  played them'.

So for me i enjoyed seeing the wheels coming off yesterday.  Also thought his halo slipped a little with his post match comments, although many will no doubt argue that his comments were correct.   

Just watching Carragher and Neville's analysis on Sky, should be interesting.

Haha they just showed Suarez mock applauding Schwarzer for taking his time playing ball out when he had it at his feet lol, missed that yesterday.

@Nop - what did you make of Sherwoods comments on other managers touting themselves for his job?  thought they were bit misguided tbh, I've not heard a single manager coveting the spurs job directly, so kinda thinking whats he on about.

Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: sherlockh on April 29, 2014, 05:10:52 am
Just watched Neville and carragher discussing the Liverpool game and now I've calmed down I have to agree with everything they said. I don't like the chelski tactics but they were superb at them and Liverpool simply ran out of ideas, they became frustrated and their quick intricate play evaporated with a succession of long shots and crosses.

I hope that both Rodgers and the players learn from the mistakes they made

On the team of the year how the hell did kompany get in? Although it pains me to say it as I hate him, but terry should be in, apart from that pretty much agree with it.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on April 29, 2014, 10:02:00 am
... waiting with anticipation on Eric's response re: Kompany ... :P :D

... morning all.

Not seen/read much - off ill and trying to do some work.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on April 29, 2014, 06:24:53 pm

@Nop - what did you make of Sherwoods comments on other managers touting themselves for his job?  thought they were bit misguided tbh, I've not heard a single manager coveting the spurs job directly, so kinda thinking whats he on about.

Not seen them Eric.  But he does need to learn to ignore the gutter press, and get on with his job.  He let's external forces wind him up too easily.

He's got the highest win % of any Premier League Spurs manager to date apparently.  Not sure why people think he'll be sacked.

Not that I am saying he shouldn't be.  I have mixed feelings on that topic.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on April 29, 2014, 06:29:41 pm
Yes Eric, I find Rodgers a little too arrogant for my taste too.

I find it hard to respect arrogant people - which is a shame because he has done a tremendous job at Liverpool so far.
I imagine he'll be gutted to hear of my feelings...  :D

On another note, it will be very interesting indeed to see how Liverpool cope with both CL and BPL football next season.

Rodgers will need to bring in a few faces I imagine (not that familiar with the 'rest' of their squad), but also manage squad rotation effectively.
I think one of Liverpool's strengths this season has been the consistency in the personnel.
I am a firm believer in sticking to an XI... 
While rotation can work for sure, I think it is very difficult to manage.

Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TWS001 on April 30, 2014, 12:10:42 am
Think Newcastle not getting anything at Arsenal last night has swung it a bit more in Man City's favour. Everton would have been within range of Arsenal ahead of the weekend, but they're not going to catch them now. With the world cup coming up, I'm sure certain players won't want to get injured with nothing to really play for.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on April 30, 2014, 04:51:19 am
yeah i agree Hop its undeniable that Rodgers has done an excellent job, exceptional even, but just a bit too bullish for my liking.   Think all the praise has gone to his head a bit.

Re Kompany - I can see how people might argue that, undoubtebly if you are picking a prem XI he is in the starting XI every time but if we focus on this season alone, i dont think its crazy that you might opt for 2 other CBs ahead of him.

ok watching the UCL game now, hoping for Madrid to progress :)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on April 30, 2014, 04:55:16 am
Morning. Agreed Eric.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on April 30, 2014, 04:58:58 am
I mean come on!! Worth 100 miljoen and you can't get that on target?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on April 30, 2014, 05:01:55 am
Damn! Brain implosion by Neuer ... well, maybe typical Neuer is a better term. Think Boateng did really well to get back to the goal to put pressure on Bale.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on April 30, 2014, 05:03:58 am
Corner. Header. Ear cup ... gotta love it!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on April 30, 2014, 05:03:58 am
Sweet, nice header.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on April 30, 2014, 05:04:56 am
On the replay nice play by RM with Ronaldo drawing the players. Indeed a good header that.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on April 30, 2014, 05:05:28 am
Good goal, going to be very difficult now
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TWS001 on April 30, 2014, 05:05:41 am
Corner. Header. Ear cup ... gotta love it!

LOL! Was expecting them all to start doing Gangnam style!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TWS001 on April 30, 2014, 05:07:57 am
Game over!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on April 30, 2014, 05:08:06 am
LOL TWS ... think the Bayern players would've started bashing heads in.

This game could end up with a few reds based on 20 min.

MOTM Ramos coming up ...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on April 30, 2014, 05:08:21 am
... rage quit anyone ... ???
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: sherlockh on April 30, 2014, 05:08:33 am
Yep no coming back now
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on April 30, 2014, 05:08:55 am
Referee from Portugal, even if he's right he's wrong.

Game over
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on April 30, 2014, 05:09:07 am
Holy crap ... double ear cup coming for FIFA 15 ... lol
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on April 30, 2014, 05:10:25 am
haha, dam was hoping to prolong Bayern's misery,
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TWS001 on April 30, 2014, 05:11:30 am
Bayern's options now:

a) Put the controller down.
b) Score constant own goals
c) Get a corner and keep changing corner takers for the next 5 hours
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on April 30, 2014, 05:14:14 am
LOL ... I back a RM pause (Ancelotti moves to sideline), sub off Ronaldo to protect him considering his limping & bring on a CB ... then switch to 5 atb.

It would be an amazing game if they got at least one back quickly. Full out attack.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on April 30, 2014, 05:18:51 am
Love watching Modric play.

Benzema is a very good player but easy to see why Madrid are prepared to move him on, makes so many bad decisions for all the good work he does.   If they sell him and go for Suarez as rumoured, well f**k me that would be a sight to behold that front 3
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on April 30, 2014, 05:23:43 am
Indeed ... was thinking the same thing Eric when I read this morning 'why Gerrard says Suarez will snub Real'. Watching this team play knowing that you can improve it ... damn!

Good pace by Bale there & good pass. Wow.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on April 30, 2014, 05:24:01 am
Did anyone just hear that incredibly loud crashing noise?  I think it might have been the Pep bandwagon coming to a shuddering halt :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on April 30, 2014, 05:24:11 am
Pep has turned the high pressing attacking monster into another boring one dimensional team  ::)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on April 30, 2014, 05:24:47 am
Yeah Kiwi great unselfish play from Bale hope Ronaldo had the decency to acknowledge it, you never know with Ron
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on April 30, 2014, 05:25:34 am
Exhibition stuff from Real now, what a goal that would have been from Ronaldo.


Why Real why  ::)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on April 30, 2014, 05:27:15 am
Carlo needs to take off all the players on a yellow
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on April 30, 2014, 05:27:55 am
Too late BB ...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on April 30, 2014, 05:29:38 am
Just on Modric Eric ... I was a bit of a sceptic when they bought him. Thought Spurs were lucky to get that much. Watching him play he does start a lot of plays ... gets them out at pace. Impressive.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on April 30, 2014, 05:30:00 am
Ok so still lots of time for Bayern to lose their discipline and get a man sent off
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on April 30, 2014, 05:30:26 am
Lol at Pepe and Robben.   Pot Kettle eh Arjen :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on April 30, 2014, 05:30:51 am
Too late BB ...

Yea but Ramos is another one guaranteed to be booked
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on April 30, 2014, 05:31:10 am
Weird that soms of those Players don't wanna play the finale...  ???
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on April 30, 2014, 05:38:43 am
yeah bit bizarre, maybe a quick slap from Ancelotti at half time will do the trick.

I agree with the suggestion though that you should only miss the final if you get a red in the semi finals.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on April 30, 2014, 05:40:17 am
Always liked Alonso so this may seem biased, but I think Alonso appears to be one of those players that gives it all - regardless of where the game is at. So, he slid in there to stop the player, even though he did not need to (from a score line perspective).

@BB ... did not know Ramos was also close - agreed, needs to bring on Varane for him after 10-15 min of the 2nd half.



EA just LOVE this game ... justifies every little tw@t playing their game with stats like these:
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Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on April 30, 2014, 05:41:30 am
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BmacUReIIAAgyKo.jpg)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on April 30, 2014, 07:30:49 am
didn't suprise me that RM won in Munich. Their game play is so slow nowadays, big difference with last year.

MOTM Ramos for sure, will be a pack opening madness tomorrow with TOTS BPL too
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on April 30, 2014, 08:21:38 am
Just seeing Ronaldo's self indulgent celebration when he scored the 1st, pretty cringeworthy, only just realised it was because he set a record with his 15th goal of this CL season.  But that celebration ::)  clearly the first thing on his mind, not putting his side out of reach or anything, all about him ::)   But obv he is some player, that is without question, ill always respect his ability just not the way he is so dam full of himself.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on April 30, 2014, 09:18:18 am
Yeah - couldn't make it out at first then saw a message about the record. And, do agree with your take on him. It would be great if he failed ... but the form he's in, is quite incredible.

Kid showed me his 2 goals v Osasuna. Damn!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on April 30, 2014, 01:49:01 pm
Really hoping the next Madrid team can dominate away from home to make it a derby in the final ...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on April 30, 2014, 06:21:51 pm
Really hoping the next Madrid team can dominate away from home to make it a derby in the final ...

Likewise. 
So very much.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TWS001 on May 01, 2014, 03:58:03 am
Chelsea will win. Somehow.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on May 01, 2014, 04:16:43 am
I could be wrong (regularly am) but i just have a feeling that Atletico will do it tonight by getting an away goal, which goes without saying as they need to in order to progress.   If Chelsea grind out a win somehow tonight it will just be another feather in Mourinho's cap for getting results against the odds.

Watching the buildup and suggestion was both teams are 'parking the bus' as Atletico have left out Raul Garcia their 2nd top scorer. 

Cant decide whether this game will be a borefest like the last one with few goals or if an early goal will set it alight?  Im somewhat hopeful it will be the latter.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on May 01, 2014, 04:56:09 am
Howdy ... yeah Eric, could be a bore - more so if Chelsea get the first one.

This Ateltico defense is pretty amazing so you've got to wonder why they would leave out a goalscorer. Pity.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on May 01, 2014, 05:26:20 am
I was just thinking to myself would it be too much to ask for a goal before half time, and then there you go Torres scored.

Some people criticise players who dont celebrate against their old clubs, certainly in this case i think its a decent thing to do.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on May 01, 2014, 05:33:19 am
Yep i totally knew that was gonna happen :)  score draw was my unpublicised pre-match predicition
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on May 01, 2014, 05:39:30 am
LOL Eric. Agree with Torres though - nice one.

What a delay for that equaliser :D Do think Hazard is a really, really good player. But, defensively he did nothing there - might've been able to put some pressure on.

Overall, I do like Atletico's composure ... did not panic, just continued on with the job.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on May 01, 2014, 05:40:39 am
On another note ... again - not watched a lot of football & don't go out of my way to watch Chelsea ... but what is up with Cole ???

Looks like a gremlin ... ::)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on May 01, 2014, 05:49:27 am
haha dunno, thought he had become a muslim during his absence from the 1st team.

how you think this 2nd half is going to Kiwi?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on May 01, 2014, 05:51:55 am
my early prediction, I can see both teams scoring again in this half, possibly Atletico first.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on May 01, 2014, 05:56:03 am
Well, Atletico certainly have started the better. When the ball was bouncing there Chelsea (Terry/Luiz) hardly moved. So, yes I would go for a next goal by Atletico with Chelsea trying hard to get the goals needed.

Atletico should not lose this ... given they're undefeated in CL football.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on May 01, 2014, 06:00:55 am
Yes agree Kiwi but of course with the score at 1-1 anything is possible.  2 up front now for Chelsea with Cole going off, this could work.,...  or it could leave them exposed and allow Atletico to grab that 2nd to kill the game.    As long as Luiz stops shooting Chelsea might have a chance lol.   
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on May 01, 2014, 06:02:00 am
We can probably expect a Courtois wonder save at a crucial stage in the match too.  Made a good one already but im expecting more
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on May 01, 2014, 06:03:18 am
Damn ... that spot is really poor. I think Costa is trying ... not looking good.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on May 01, 2014, 06:03:30 am
Maybe not gonna be so crucial now lol, assuming this pen is converted
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on May 01, 2014, 06:06:51 am
He really smashed that! Based on the setting the ball, I would've thought he might've side-footed it. Confident player.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on May 01, 2014, 06:09:48 am
Yeah confident penalty indeed.  He's a hothead Costa thats for sure.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on May 01, 2014, 06:15:15 am
Yeah ... sure is! The more I watch live football, the more players I end up not liking :D

Nice header & follow-up from Turan.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on May 01, 2014, 06:16:41 am
Yeah nice work Atletico, been the better side.  Their season just gets better and better and better.   I still fancy Real for the CL and Atletico for La Liga.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on May 01, 2014, 06:19:53 am
Interesting commentary on ESPN talking about the failed substitute - Eto'o. Not because he gave the penalty away, but because it meant that Atletico had an extra man in the midfield and it showed almost immediately. Proved more so with the 3rd goal.

So .... just like yesterday the last 15 minutes of the game, it has (almost) becomes irrelevant ... not unhappy about that :P
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on May 01, 2014, 06:24:02 am
yeah sometimes you just want to see the spectacle even if it does come at the cost of the game, can't expect every game to be on a knife  edge right till the end.

I'm also not unhappy with the outcome of this game :p
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on May 01, 2014, 06:27:14 am
Would agree with that Eric. Head to head Real do dominate, and they showed how they can destroy teams.

Consistency though ... Atletico have proved by doing so well defensively.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on May 01, 2014, 06:29:14 am
Without going back to the fixture list was there not a match this season, Copa del Rey semi (just came to me) where Real gubbed Atletico 3-0?  I wouldnt expect that scoreline, but maybe 2-1 to Real or 3-2, the desire for the Decima will get them through i think.   
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on May 01, 2014, 06:37:58 am
Yep - 100% correct. Agree the final will mean a closer affair, but you just feel that Real have those few more world class players that can turn it on, whereas Atletico have that team solidity - working as a whole.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on May 01, 2014, 06:40:28 am
Yeah Ronaldo tap in winner followed by grossly over indulgent celebrations by himself :D

Did i just miss the Courtois wonder save, turned over now but saw a tweet suggesting something like that
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on May 01, 2014, 06:42:19 am
Was a quality save from Hazard with his boot - Hazard going for the near post & Courtois stuck his leg out.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on May 01, 2014, 06:47:03 am
Feel really sorry for Jose.











NOT
 :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

#twat


..sorry - bit childish.. but, THAT man.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on May 01, 2014, 06:53:16 am
LOL Nop ...

Whilst watching the replay of the 3rd, I noticed a woman in the crowd ... thankfully it was in the replays so managed to grab a screenshot of it ...
(http://i.imgur.com/5ZtuYuw.png)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: sherlockh on May 01, 2014, 08:01:04 am
Feel really sorry for Jose.











NOT
 :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

#twat


..sorry - bit childish.. but, THAT man.
:D :D :D :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on May 03, 2014, 07:15:15 am
Beuk, are you online? need some intel...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on May 03, 2014, 07:30:04 am
On who?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on May 03, 2014, 07:42:51 am
A bet, Gronigen at home tomorrow to Heracles?  will Gronigen win, any key injuries or anything i should know before betting?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on May 03, 2014, 08:01:16 am
5 win streak atm, but last three matches where bad, Heracles have been much worse tho and have nothing to play for. can't see us not win and would be disappointed if we did.

Other bets in holland I fancy, Psv should win, V Gaal is about to make the preliminary selection, a couple of psv prospects in that and they can't get invited if the don't win tomorrow because they have to play play-offs otherwise. when Psv had to win this season they lost...

All other games are "practise" matches for at least one of the teams

No sure picks in Holland
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on May 03, 2014, 08:07:47 am
Nice one yeah saw Gronigen were on a hot streak of form so seemed like a solid bet.   What positions take part in the playoffs?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on May 03, 2014, 08:11:26 am
5 to 8 for the last remaining spot in Europe, hopefully Heerenveen will take spot 4, they have better players and are playing great atm. PSV, Vitesse and AZ seem very stale so I fancy our changes against them
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on May 04, 2014, 04:17:00 am
Your lucky if you bet on Groningen, they should have been down by a couple of goals but half way second half they got into gear and scored twice.

Nice matches in the eredivisie, Roda seems to go down
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on May 04, 2014, 04:43:28 am
Hey Beuk i was watching it closely on the betting site.   One of my friends who backed them cashed out as Heracles were clearly on top early 2nd half.  I held firm and reaped the rewards with the 2 late goals.   

On a separate note, c'mon City :D  great result
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on May 04, 2014, 04:53:03 am
Nice one, yeah I don't know how my team keeps doing it, playing so bad and just scrape the win, 4 more of those please  ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on May 04, 2014, 05:11:51 am
What is going in with the Coppa Italia final? delayed due to well fan troubles?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on May 04, 2014, 05:19:10 am
Well doubt they will play that final...A couple of Napoli supporters have been shot and are in the hospital
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on May 04, 2014, 06:01:51 am
Its on now as im sure you know, Napoli a goal up.   I think italians fans are a bit of a disgrace, everyone knows Napoli fans are not only passionate but renowned troublemakers.  As im sure are Fiorentina fans.  So when **** hits the fan they want to down tools cos one of their own got shot, hypocrites if you ask me. 

Case in point about Napoli fans - is the story about them that they like to slash visiting fans in the arse as a mark of disrespect (and of course vicious assault)

Anyway back to the game and Napoli are routing them, 2-0.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on May 04, 2014, 07:39:09 am
Gutted Utd lost today.  Really want them to overtake us.

Do not want Europa League football next season.

I'm not even joking.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on May 04, 2014, 07:44:59 am
Love how United's revival last a whole of erm one match against relegation bound Norwich :D  Class of '92 to the rescue eh,  its quite amusing really.   My jibes are more aimed at the media and some United fans who felt last week papered over the cracks that have been there all season.   I mean i see Giggs tried Nani today, and he got hooked early on 2nd half, so there you go, he's still sh*t so it seems, i mean who'd have thought lol.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on May 04, 2014, 08:47:28 am
Yeah ... never had a doubt that all the problems were still there. Purely talking it up as it was merely a 'rebound' game against a team acknowledging their fate. Sunderland on the other hand have proved that they're truly are fighting for it ... and fighting really, really well - especially against the big teams (or once were big teams ... :P).

I also hope a lot of pro-Giggs fans will shut the hell up. Think the guy is brilliant & amazing & whatever other words you want to throw in. But, this is managerial football at the highest, most stressful level. It's not plug 'n play stuff. Sure he may be a world class manager in time to come, but for now United are in desperate need for the likes of LvG. From others' comments and what I've read & seen, we need someone who is massively arrogant but also so confident that he knows he can turn it around in 2+ seasons.

Also, it might mean that the class of '92 that wanted to stay on in influential positions, might no longer be in a position to negotiate. They would had to win all games, ensuring the players showed their true mettle ... maybe they did just that capitulating at the first 'real' hurdle. 

Regardless ... change in personnel at both fronts is on the cards ... very welcoming thought!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on May 04, 2014, 09:06:48 am
Further to your comment Eric ... http://www1.skysports.com/football/live/match/287651/analysis

The single sentence ... "This was demonstrated by the manner in which Nani did not keep the ball in the 30th minute for an unmarked Sebastian Larson to score from Connor Wickham's cross on the right."

Hope he never wears the Utd jersey again.

The other interesting stat was that Carrick & Fletcher passed square of the goal mostly, therefore no 'go-forward' from the 2 holding mids. Why oh why .... ::)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on May 04, 2014, 09:23:37 am
And my last comment ... another home loss! 8-3-7 record at home scoring 26 goals conceding 20. Given that the top 3 have won 15 of their 17/18 games, shows how poor their home record has been.

In the past 21 Premier League seasons, Utd have averaged 46.7 points at home - this season they have 27 from 18. The 20 point gap is the exact difference between their current 60 points and 80 points the top 2 have.

What the hell went wrong that they could not keep that home record going?!?!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on May 05, 2014, 01:50:23 am
Yeah i know Kiwi its certainly something, dont worry im sure Van Gaal wont tolerate such a level of performance, it will be his way or the highway.

Just watched 10-15 mins of the Chelsea Norwich game, my word Chelsea are pedestrian going forward.

I see Atletico are losing 1-0 to Levante at half time in their match, dangerous one for them.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: sherlockh on May 05, 2014, 03:07:39 am
That result sums up Chelsea, great at defending, very poor creating chances, shame Liverpool didn't sit back last week. Easy to say after the event.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TWS001 on May 05, 2014, 03:16:15 am
And then there were 2.......
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on May 05, 2014, 03:16:57 am
'Frank Lampard's daughter goes over to the crowd to hand out some boots - only for a bigger boy to snatch them out of the hands of a smaller child'

sums up Chelsea fans as well possibly?

Mourinho has some great attributes as a coach, defensive organisation, motiviation and spotting weaknesses in an opponent would be 3 of the main ones.  However as you say Sherlock, it would appear coaching good attacking football is not his forte.

Just seen his post match comment again, at his hypocritical best some might say

"It was quite a day. We had one team that needed three points to have a chance to survive - but didn't play to win and a team that needed a point to finish third and guarantee a Champions League group stage place that played to win.''
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on May 05, 2014, 07:04:23 am
Saw something too about 'Chelsea FC' tweeting about the fact that Norwich needed the 3 points but were 'just' defending. Don't mind when people are direct, but Mourinho's comments appear to be like they gave up (few weeks back) - rather than be positive & 'fighting for the title'.

Wonder if Schurrle got a smack on his hands when he said they still had a chance ???

BBVA ... wow - bit of a mess up for Barca/Real, not capitalising on Ateltico's loss. Could be a great end to the season with Barca hosting Atletico on the last day. If Real win their game in hand midweek & they all win their second-to-last games, it will mean all 3 are still in it on the last day. Great finish to the season for at least 2 of the big leagues. Nice!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on May 05, 2014, 07:23:11 am
Just remembered to check the Madrid score there, wow did not expect that, as you say Kiwi thats got to go down as a huge missed opportunity for them. 
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on May 05, 2014, 08:33:29 pm
Ronaldo's equaliser :o

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JcoMXSrf_PA
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on May 05, 2014, 08:36:33 pm
It was good ... but Zlatan's was better :P.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TWS001 on May 05, 2014, 11:27:38 pm
Who remembers Zola about 15 years ago?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on May 06, 2014, 01:53:21 am
Yeah Kiwi think you are right, Zlatan's probably was better.  Hadnt seen it before i dont think but having looked it up, would have to say it probably is.

If Zola's is the one from the corner against Norwich i do remember it but would look at it as a slightly different type of goal, and also not quite as good, largely on basis it was closer range and ball was move at more pace on the delivery.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TWS001 on May 06, 2014, 02:09:50 am
I'll beat Beuk to this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CB5poNfG5Xk

And this was doing the rounds on Sky Sports News a while back:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KzAZTdyOXcA

And here's the Zola one:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-s-WJxeH6Uo
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on May 06, 2014, 06:23:06 am
And just like that ... that game is over. Clinical. Game on tomorrow for City.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on May 06, 2014, 06:30:51 am
Just think that the Zlatan & Ronaldo's goals were similar - more of a distinctive jab at the ball where a number of the others are flick-ons. Not saying that they're not good, or skilful finishes ... just different.

For reference ...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R778UVGIG5A
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on May 06, 2014, 06:42:04 am
LOL ... did I speak too soon. Damn!

Did not think that Palace had anything really to play for. Gotta love sport.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on May 06, 2014, 06:50:55 am
3:3 now.  Incredible comeback from Palace.

Way to self implode Liverpool....
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on May 06, 2014, 06:55:25 am
WOW just WOW talk about handing it to them
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TWS001 on May 06, 2014, 06:55:47 am
Liverpool have blown this big time. Man City should stroll it now, but is there one final twist still to come?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on May 06, 2014, 06:59:50 am
Holy sh*t, was watching Game of Thrones and last time i saw Liverpool score it was 3-1 Liverpool, loaded it up there and was genuinely astounded to see it finished 3-3, how on earth did that happen?  seriously wish i had watched that now, actually staggered at how liverpool didnt win that especially from being 3-0 up :o
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on May 06, 2014, 07:22:08 am
Did not see that coming! Wow!

Agreed TWS - City's to lose now but I won't say anything as they are in a similar position (Palace).
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on May 07, 2014, 05:29:37 am
Working since early. See Utd is playing. Check Livescore ... yay, Utd have scored. Check goal scorer - maybe Vidic will score as I see he came on for Jones.

James Wilson. Ok. Who is he ??? ::)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on May 07, 2014, 05:36:44 am
See the next game on Livescore - Fiorentina 3-4 Sassuolo ... Berardi with ANOTHER hat trick!

Damn! Should certainly get a TOTS card for his performances this year. 16 goals now for him. Wonder if we'll see this 19yo at the WC?

Edit ... see he's not part of the squad at present (per UEFA's WC page).
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on May 07, 2014, 05:57:14 am
Working since early. See Utd is playing. Check Livescore ... yay, Utd have scored. Check goal scorer - maybe Vidic will score as I see he came on for Jones.

James Wilson. Ok. Who is he ??? ::)

He is a very highly rated youngster Kiwi, admittedly i do know some of this from reading the commentary but i had heard his name mentioned a few months back by United fans who were saying he was the next big thing.   Obviously many players are given that tag, but it does genuinely sound like the boy has talent.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on May 07, 2014, 06:27:15 am
Ah ... thanks Eric. See he got another - will check the goals when I am back later.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on May 07, 2014, 07:35:16 pm
Hearing a lot of chat this morning that van gaal deal is now completely agreed, anyone else heard this today?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on May 07, 2014, 07:50:02 pm
There you go Eric ... http://talksport.com/football/exclusive-van-gaal-agrees-deal-become-new-manager-manchester-united-14050790132

Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on May 07, 2014, 07:57:46 pm
Wouldn't even believe the weather reports on Talksh!te...  :D

When I see it on the good old BBC, I'll believe it.  ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on May 07, 2014, 08:03:32 pm
He he ... you'd know better than me mate :P.

The fact that I haven't seen anything official from Man U as yet should make me sceptical.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on May 07, 2014, 08:09:13 pm
More news that it's a done deal, but adding that Utd will not officially confirm it this week.

Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on May 07, 2014, 08:42:48 pm
Haha it was talksport I was hearing the news on.  Personally I don't believe they would talk about it the way they were if they didn't have it on good info that it had been confirmed.   

On a separate matter, the layout of this site is totally different on my mobile today
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on May 07, 2014, 11:56:30 pm
Haha it was talksport I was hearing the news on.  Personally I don't believe they would talk about it the way they were if they didn't have it on good info that it had been confirmed.   

On a separate matter, the layout of this site is totally different on my mobile today

I found a button to revert it back to normal.

V Gaal is a done deal for weeks,he did want Kluivert as assistent but has settled for Giggs now, seams sensable
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on May 08, 2014, 03:53:40 am
Yeah i think i saw that button too.  The site must've gone big time with a mobile version of the website.

I see Gronigen are in action against Vitesse right now Beuk, the stats might suggest that Vitesse are the more likely winners at the moment but obv stats dont tell the full story.

Yeah i thought LVG deal was as good as done, I have a nice bit of money on him to be the next United manager, put it on nice and early, but it wont get paid out until its confirmed :)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on May 08, 2014, 03:54:31 am
Vitesse missed a pen already as well, do you think your teams luck is going to run out tonight?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on May 08, 2014, 04:40:52 am
They done it again ;D

Horrible match, vitesse much the better team and they made one mistake and Groningen scores a nice little goal just before end of the match :P
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on May 08, 2014, 05:41:39 am
Not watching, but just seen the HT stats ... City with 71% possession but chances are few (5 in total for them).

And Sunderland  :o ... wonder if they going all guns blazing in anticipation for a potential points deduction for fielding an unregistered player (Ji) ... apparently ;).
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on May 08, 2014, 06:14:46 am
... and there it is. Possession stat says it's 78% now. Wow! Are the Villa players just walking around ... ???
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on May 08, 2014, 06:39:12 am
Floodgates opened ...

Is it possible for West Ham to get the away win? Very, very slim chances for Liverpool now.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on May 08, 2014, 06:41:48 am
Haha no way Beuk, thats a useful skill to have the old grinding out a win when you arent playing well.

Some finish to the City game, what a goal by Yaya at the end there, the pace and power of that run with a trademark quality finish.

Top marks to Zabaleta too for his tireless play down the right.   

Thats how you break down a team with a parked bus Jose ;)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on May 08, 2014, 06:43:37 am
Couple of minutes for Real Madrid to hang on ...

If they do, then Atletico will have to beat Barcelona ... WAIT!

Could not finish this post and Valladolid have equalised!!!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on May 08, 2014, 06:49:00 am
Yeah seen that Kiwi not watching it but thats a real shocker, is it nearly finished now?  i guess it must be judging by your last post.  I hear Ronaldo went off injured early on
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: sherlockh on May 08, 2014, 06:51:52 am
Was hoping for a miracle from villa but not to be, just big Andy Carroll to negotiate now. On another note what a run by Sunderland, absolutely incredible how they managed to survive.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on May 08, 2014, 06:51:58 am
just saw the full time whistle go on the betting website :p shot off target for Real right at the death too.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on May 08, 2014, 06:52:57 am
Was hoping for a miracle from villa but not to be, just big Andy Carroll to negotiate now. On another note what a run by Sunderland, absolutely incredible how they managed to survive.

After seeing them in the League Cup final vs City i never thought they would go down, but they sure as hell left it late, took them a while to get that run going but they been on great form for the last month or so.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on May 08, 2014, 06:56:34 am
Could watch that goal from Yaya over and over again :)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on May 08, 2014, 07:04:01 am
West Ham have a thing for messing up Titles for Manchester teams on the final day  :o :o
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on May 08, 2014, 07:07:10 am
Ok ... exciting Thursday morning ...! RL football I mean ... :P

Good goal indeed. Appreciate the fact that he knew exactly where he was running to ensure the defence would not catch him & knowing he would finish on his right. Wow.

Back to BBVA ... yeah - done & dusted for Real now. Need to win the CL final now to ensure a successful season given Barca's 'bad season' ... to date.

Still think it will be tough for Atletico to get a draw there, so some chance for Barca to save face. Really do hope though that the Atletico defence can hold out!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on May 08, 2014, 07:07:44 am
I'm taking nothing for granted but i simply cannot see it.


Was discussing the last 2 matches earlier today and said of the 2 i felt the Villa match would be harder of the 2 as at least they had pace in attack.   West Ham will do well to have the ball for more than 5 mins on Sunday.     I just cant see how they can get a draw let alone a win.   But strange things can happen in football so will wait and see.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on May 08, 2014, 07:07:50 am
West Ham have a thing for messing up Titles for Manchester teams on the final day  :o :o

he he ... indeed they do! Forgot about that ... or choose not to remember :P
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on May 08, 2014, 07:13:10 am
I actually thought when Toure had the ball on the halfway line he should have played Negredo (i think) in, but obviously he had a better idea lol.

Whats the deal with La Liga, they dont do goal difference do they, its on head to heads i believe, so if Barca were to beat Atletico and they both win their other games - who wins the league?  I know Barca havent beat Atletico this season in about 5 attempts but not sure what the league results were.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on May 08, 2014, 07:15:39 am
I actually thought when Toure had the ball on the halfway line he should have played Negredo (i think) in, but obviously he had a better idea lol.

Whats the deal with La Liga, they dont do goal difference do they, its on head to heads i believe, so if Barca were to beat Atletico and they both win their other games - who wins the league?  I know Barca havent beat Atletico this season in about 5 attempts but not sure what the league results were.

Barca with a win and a draw
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on May 08, 2014, 07:44:19 am
Ah of course.

Anyone see the Van Gaal interview from the british media today?  you dont wanna cross him :D  had the journalists apologising too him already haha after he scolded them when asked what he knew about Man Utd? 
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on May 08, 2014, 01:00:14 pm
Watched it Eric. He is funny indeed!

Should he sign ... which is very likely ... it's going to laughable at times to hear his interviews. Also wonder what it'll be like if him & Mourinho clash :o
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on May 08, 2014, 05:20:18 pm
Mourinho and v Gaal will never get into an argument, Mourinho has his whole career to thank v. Gaal for, he was a translator for Figo at Barcelona during v. Gaal, he took notes on everything v. Gaal did, training, tactics, fitness and took that work as a base for his own career, when Grand took over Chelsea he had Ten Cate as assistent and he was shocked when he saw the training buildup from Chelsea because it was literely the Ajax/v. Gaal method  ;D

Somewhere he took a wrong turn with the tactics tho  ;D

Great result in the BBVA, that barca - Atletico game is going to be something
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on May 08, 2014, 05:53:05 pm
Could think of teams I'd rather face to clinch the title, than a Carroll lead, Sam Allardyce Hammers side.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on May 08, 2014, 06:43:27 pm
Very interesting reading Beuk. And indeed - going to be a good finale to the BBVA season, then leading into the CL final.

Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: guest15 on May 08, 2014, 07:26:54 pm
mancini asked the gala management to bring in Dzeko, during mid season break ... at that time the bosnian was mainly a sub, negredo and aguero leading the city attack, in the last 1,5 months dzeko contributed massively to the team, so gala fans kissed goodbye to that dzeko dream, he was goign to replace drogba : (
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on May 12, 2014, 05:26:13 am
Quiet in the Real Football section.   Noone want to celebrate City's title win :P  See Kompany insisting on the youngsters going up on the podium before he got presented with the trophy, class act he is.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on May 12, 2014, 06:45:35 am
Mornin' ...

Congrats to Citeh ... Hard luck for Liverpool - good race. Chelsea - who gives a stuff ;D. Utd ... well, need to look at some positives - focus will be entirely on the league ::).

Sheesh ... BBVA. 2nd to last weekend and not 1 win in the top 3. One important match to go.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TWS001 on May 12, 2014, 07:29:36 am
So no Ashley Cole at the world cup.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: sherlockh on May 12, 2014, 07:38:05 am
If you had given me second at the start of the season I'd have grabbed it obviously but unfortunately the feeling is that Liverpool blew it. It's been a brilliant season and I can't remember a Liverpool team playing such exciting football since the eighties but to get so close and then have them almost self destruct is somewhat annoying. Well played to City though, when it got tough they stepped up.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TWS001 on May 12, 2014, 07:45:03 am
If you had given me second at the start of the season I'd have grabbed it obviously but unfortunately the feeling is that Liverpool blew it. It's been a brilliant season and I can't remember a Liverpool team playing such exciting football since the eighties but to get so close and then have them almost self destruct is somewhat annoying. Well played to City though, when it got tough they stepped up.

Agree with all of this 100%. Liverpool blew it against Chelsea really. The Palace game didn't matter in the end.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on May 12, 2014, 08:13:35 am
Morning Kiwi.  Yeah great season, shame its over, well not since City have won, but always a sad moment when the footy season ends.  Except when theres a World Cup round the corner :P

Pretty awful from United not to even get Europa next season.  Positives yes they can focus on the league, personally i think a club of United's stature would take any european football over none.  But will give Van Gaal more time to work with the squad.

Watched the BBVA games, well Atletico match, really surprised that Barca couldnt capitalise on their 'slip up' but they have been off the mark all season really similar to United but maybe not nearly as bad.   Surprised to see Madrid give up on the title.  I mean if they had played a strong team and won today, could they not have potentially won the league if Barca- Atletico drew next weekend?  Obviously decided to prioritise CL and didnt expect both their rivals to slip up as they did.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on May 12, 2014, 08:17:22 am
If you had given me second at the start of the season I'd have grabbed it obviously but unfortunately the feeling is that Liverpool blew it. It's been a brilliant season and I can't remember a Liverpool team playing such exciting football since the eighties but to get so close and then have them almost self destruct is somewhat annoying. Well played to City though, when it got tough they stepped up.

Agree with all of this 100%. Liverpool blew it against Chelsea really. The Palace game didn't matter in the end.

I dont think L'pool blew it against Chelsea though, cos in reality they only dropped 1 point from losing to Chelsea?  Whereas to go from winning comfortbaly against Palace to drawing they dropped 2 points if you see where im coming from?  City won by 2 points in the end though and had superior goal difference so its actually a combo of both results that lost Liverpool the title.

Some goal by Ramsay just seen on MOTD
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on May 12, 2014, 08:23:23 am
oh i knew there was something else, i think the decision to take Shaw and Barkley if as rumoured is true is a very positive one for England.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on May 12, 2014, 09:59:57 am
Ah ... forgot about the England squad being named. So ... Ashley Cole. Was going to make some lame joke and falling on the floor laughing so hard ... but best I not. Just cannot handle the man, nor his look, or anything related to him. Good riddance.

Yeah - Luke Shaw will indeed be a good one. Certainly hope Utd beat everyone else to his signature & promise him 1st team football as I'm sure Evra will be on his way. No Europe competition though ... ::).
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on May 12, 2014, 11:07:57 am
And there it is ... £27M bid for Shaw from Utd ... Wow!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on May 12, 2014, 08:29:02 pm
Kiwi - I'm with you on Cole 100%.

Gutted to see City buy win the title again (sorry Eric).

Be interested to see what happens with Timbo, as Spurs continue on in a permanent state of transition.

Sad to see Fulham go.  Like Fulham.  Don't know why.  #furniture

Poyet / Pulis managers of the season.  But Poyet... wow, just wow.

Now we have to endure endless made up media transfer total BS until the WC starts, then it will resume immediately after.

Think Liverpool will struggle next season, with CL to contend with.  Be interested to see how they deepen.

Think it really sad if Southampton get dismantled...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on May 12, 2014, 10:27:15 pm
Sums it up..."to many of us, their league win was greeted with a shrug"

http://www.football365.com/john-nicholson/9308354/John-Nicholson

Best thing I have read in ages.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on May 13, 2014, 06:41:18 am
"Even supporters of victorious teams have to lie to themselves about it being alright"

Ok so here goes...  :)

I'll be as brief as possible bcos its not for me to change people's attitudes on City.   I think the writers main gripe is with modern football and it does seem like that with yourself as well.  Football is not the same as it was in the 80s or 90s anymore, this is just the way it is nowadays.

It seems a touch ironic to be criticising City for financial extravagance when the previous post is about United bidding 27m for an 18 year old.   Also to look closer to home at Spurs, the 80m sale of Gareth Bale followed by a 100m spending spree.   Where you have the likes of Lamela signed for 25-30m and has barely kicked a ball all season.   Sure City are the highest spenders (primarily wage bill) but there is financial extravagance all over the premiership.    Its somewhat hilarious that the likes of Mourinho and Chelsea criticise Citys spending as if they never done exactly the same thing, the only difference being they had more time to get their house in order before FFP.   If Chelsea had won the league would they have been the same target of your ire as City are currently?   All i can say is thank god City won the league because i can only imagine the abuse they would have received had they not won.

For me personally City are at least trying to do things the right way, look up what the City owners have done for the community around the etihad.   They have contributed a huge amount to regenerating a poor area, creating jobs and facilities and doing loads of community work.    On the pitch they have a leader like Kompany who as i mentioned yesterday, made a point of bringing the youths up on podium before collecting the trophy.   They have a manager who is widely lauded for his respectful approach to the game and other managers, refreshing in this era of win at all costs.

So anyway dont wanna ramble on.   Sure hate modern football if you like, each to their own.   I wont say its right but its the way it is, like it or lump it.   If you want to talk about FFP then be my guest, thats just a BS exercise from UEFA in my opinion.   I dont think that really requires elaboration but think competition, protecting the established elite etc.  Then also think what UEFA should be focusing on, protecting the game from owners like the City owners, or doing more to protect clubs like Rangers, Portsmouth, Birmingham being run into the ground by unscrupuless owners.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on May 13, 2014, 06:58:11 am
I just think football is broken, rotten to the core. 
And money did that.  That's all.

And I feel the same about Chelsea by the way who did the same thing, yes.

But I am not saying it's just City, or just City and Chelsea.  It's the whole game.
But they make themselves the biggest targets, by being the most OTT, with wage bills of around 200m pa.

In terms of Bale money, that is spending the proceeds from a player sale, so is slightly different, and not the same thing as a club just being bankrolled with hundreds of millions of pounds. Spurs generally spend their time in the black on the transfer spend front, such is Levy's grip on the wallet.  But even Spurs have an obscene wage bill of around 100m.

Paying anyone 200 grand a week or 300 grand a week or whatever it is now, is just simply obscene, and indicative of the ludicrous state of the sport.

But like you say, each to their own. 
I just think it has all gone a bit Pete Tong - if you don't then fair enough.

And there is of course no way back.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TWS001 on May 13, 2014, 07:05:28 am
What's it like around the Etihad stadium now? I went there once with a bunch of Spurs mates to the FA Cup match that finished 1-1 about 10 years back. The replay was the 4-3 comeback with 10 men match by City.
I remember having to walk along a road with all run down buildings and piles of bricks lying everywhere and then across a wasteland to get to the ground. Can imagine it must be a lot better there now.
Was a funny match. We were front row behind the goal, on TV everytime the ball was near the goal, the highlight being my mate standing up and abusing Anelka on camera after he scored and a goal by the ginger Pele I think!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on May 13, 2014, 07:09:46 am
Well thats the thing i do agree really, but unfortunately there is nothing I can do to stop the exorbitant wages that players are on, and i love football so I just have to accept it really.

Citys wage bill is ludicrously high, I think its perhaps exacerbated by misguided spending under previous managers and regime (Sven/Shiniwatra) i mean there is a strong chance that City are still paying a % of Adebayors wages and maybe even Scott Sinclairs.   I guess its also part of the problem when you are trying to make that step up that you have to over pay the players required to get them on board.   So if you are doing that and misspending too, well that just makes it worse.   I think now City are becoming more established and clearly better managed on and off the pitch, i think this figure will be reducing fairly significantly in coming seasons, but we shall see.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on May 14, 2014, 02:29:39 am
Old Timbo has gone then.

I know some wanted him to stay, but he was always going to go.

Win rate of 59% is all well and good, but, as the BBC put it:

[Sherwood] took over with the White Hart Lane outfit five points shy of the Champions League qualifying spots and ended the campaign 10 points adrift of fourth-placed Arsenal.

Not saying I agree or disagree.  I didn't get long enough to form an opinion.

But 16 managers since Wanger took over at Arsenil is just embarrassing.

Sixteen.   :o
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on May 14, 2014, 03:27:24 am
I dont think Sherwood was ever going to be the answer for Spurs.  He done ok for them, but he seems to think he done better than he did.   He said after the last game that had he been in charge all season Spurs would have finished in the top 4 ::)

I have a question to pose on this topic since Sherwood is making out a them v us attitude with foreign coaches.   So put simply - foreign managers, fashionable, better or both?  Personally i vote both.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on May 14, 2014, 03:48:48 am
I dont think Sherwood was ever going to be the answer for Spurs.  He done ok for them, but he seems to think he done better than he did.   He said after the last game that had he been in charge all season Spurs would have finished in the top 4 ::)

I have a question to pose on this topic since Sherwood is making out a them v us attitude with foreign coaches.   So put simply - foreign managers, fashionable, better or both?  Personally i vote both.

D) None of those.

 ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on May 14, 2014, 06:04:33 pm
From Twitter:

(http://snag.gy/y5ep8.jpg)
http://t.co/4wGBMbA1ff (http://t.co/4wGBMbA1ff)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on May 15, 2014, 06:52:25 am
I believe the Europa Cup final is a snorefest.   I dont really know though i turned off after the 1st half and dont think ive missed anything at all.   Not doing the competition any great favours id imagine, not the glamour final you would hope for.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: guest15 on May 15, 2014, 07:02:35 am
second half was quite fun tough, open game ... more attack from both sides...
same goes for xtra time ...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on May 15, 2014, 07:43:34 am
From Twitter:

(http://snag.gy/y5ep8.jpg)
http://t.co/4wGBMbA1ff (http://t.co/4wGBMbA1ff)


Strong piece of writing there Hop, really like this line

"Where was the control when he keeled over like a bullet-ridden Bambi against Chelsea?"

:) :)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on May 15, 2014, 06:59:27 pm
Final was terrible. And Benfica lost their eight one in a row  :o

the penalties of Cardoza and Rodrigo were shocking although the keeper came forward too early (as far as I know that is not allowed, or is it?). But my son of 11 hits his penatlies better, sure it is not in a European final but nevertheless....

Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on May 15, 2014, 08:16:04 pm
Yeah... bug bear of mine that.
GK cannot advance off his line until the ball is struck.  Similar to attackers not passing the final defender until the ball is struck for staying onside.  They pull players up on the latter, but never the former.  Never understand that.

Isn't that the assistants job on penalties?  It's the only thing he has to do!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on May 15, 2014, 08:39:00 pm
yup one of his 8 assistants should have noticed that.....
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on May 15, 2014, 09:14:13 pm
Similarly, players being man handled in the box at set pieces. 
The same action in open play would result in a stonewall penalty.

Would love to spend the day talking to a top level referee...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on May 16, 2014, 04:27:03 am
Twenty minutes till kickoff :P

Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on May 16, 2014, 04:38:45 am
Twenty minutes till kickoff :P


whats the deal is it a 2 leg match?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on May 16, 2014, 04:41:52 am
European rules and return is on Sunday
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on May 16, 2014, 04:59:15 am
And what are they playing for, a Europa league spot?  does the winner progress to a final?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on May 16, 2014, 05:34:16 am
Winner wins a nice short holiday, EL starts 17 juli ::)

Good tactical game, I'm really starting to get confident
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TWS001 on May 18, 2014, 02:11:24 am
This is absolutely hilarious! 2-0 to Hull already! LOL
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TWS001 on May 18, 2014, 02:18:03 am
2-1 now, Carzorla free kick. Arsenal should come back now I reckon still only 17 minutes gone.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on May 18, 2014, 03:49:54 am
What a game, 3 minutes to go
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TWS001 on May 18, 2014, 03:55:37 am
Atletico!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TWS001 on May 18, 2014, 03:57:17 am
Are we going to get a TOTS/TIF Godin on Wednesday. He will be the best defender in the game.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TWS001 on May 18, 2014, 03:58:37 am
Meanwhile in the FA Cup we have extra time, Kieran Gibbs missing a sitter to put Arsenal 3-2 up near the end.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on May 18, 2014, 03:59:53 am
Don't think they will, not good football but they worked had and gave it everything, good watch.

Next up, ET FA cup  ;D

after that, bayern or Netherlands
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TWS001 on May 18, 2014, 04:24:14 am
oh well. Time to watch German Cup final. MOM Ramsey? Sell the TOTS!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on May 18, 2014, 04:27:22 am
That goal was long announced, shame I like the underdog to win those finals
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on May 18, 2014, 04:28:03 am
Damn  ;D Fabianski!!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TWS001 on May 18, 2014, 04:34:25 am
Andy Townsend has given Ramsey as MoM. What will EA do? Will be pointless if he's lower rated than the TOTS but I wouldn't be surprised.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TWS001 on May 18, 2014, 06:46:45 am
So Bayern win 2-0 in the final with two goals in the second period of extra time by Robben and Muller. Not sure on a MOM to be honest, didn't really watch it 100% concentration. Dortmund did "score" in normal time but the linesman didn't give it despite it being in.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on May 18, 2014, 07:23:45 am
Have lost even more respect for Barca today only allocating 407 tickets to away fans  ::) ::) delighted for Atlético
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TWS001 on May 18, 2014, 07:54:37 am
Have lost even more respect for Barca today only allocating 407 tickets to away fans  ::) ::) delighted for Atlético

Wow, that's ridiculous. If the ground is still anything like when I went there in 1996 they would I guess have been stuck on a tiny bit at the very top of the stadium where it is so high up that it would have been like watching a Football Manager 2008 match!
Didn't they get relegated the season after they won the league last time?!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on May 19, 2014, 03:16:34 am
17 juli, second round EL, hopefully a nice away game I can visit  ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on May 19, 2014, 05:17:09 am
did you beat Vitesse in the return leg then beuk? i think the first one finished 0-0?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on May 19, 2014, 06:30:08 am
We won 3-0

Hoping for an easy team to travel to and in the next round a big club like spurs or Milan.

Don't care to play the head toernament, we don't have the players to play 3 times a week
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on May 19, 2014, 06:51:23 am
Finally found a performance to match the form then.  How good is Zivkovic?  will he continue at Gronigen next season?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on May 19, 2014, 07:00:34 am
Ajax picked him up already, I still have my doubts, he's quick, he's strong, and he can shoot but he still needs to learn a lot.

Our main player in attack is probably Kostic, lightning quick, can cross and he'll always tries to run past the defence, I'm afraid he won't be with us in 7 weeks time
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on May 19, 2014, 07:03:21 am
Ajax picked him up already, I still have my doubts, he's quick, he's strong, and he can shoot but he still needs to learn a lot.

Our main player in attack is probably Kostic, lightning quick, can cross and he'll always tries to run past the defence, I'm afraid he won't be with us in 7 weeks time

Ah right I just googled Zivkovic to Ajax and found article saying that he was following in Suarez's footsteps.  I didnt know Suarez played at your team.  How was he back then? 
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on May 19, 2014, 07:32:49 am
Trouble ;D

We got so lucky signing him, we needed to replace our target man because he wanted to retire, so we scouted Ramos in Uruguay, head scout watched, the technical director took a look and because Ramos would be an expensive signing the general director went after that, so in that game they all went to Uruguay to watch Ramos, they spotted Suarez, not the target man they looked for and not the extended scouting we normally did, they bought him on the spot ;D

He needed some time but at the end of the season he shot us into Europe. After that ajax wanted him, and because we wanted a good price he was asked to cause trouble, he refused to play, it went to court, we won but had to sell for only 8 million, bargain price, 2 years later ajax got 25 for him.

Ramos went to Berlin and apparently is going to be Dortmund's next signing, wouldn't have been a bad signing either.

As a replacement for suarez we wanted to sign a striker from the second league in Poland but he thought it was to early to leave his country, 2 years later he went to borussia and now is going to Bayern...

We had some scouting those years  :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on May 19, 2014, 08:33:24 am
sounds like it :)  Ramos eh, heard very little about him, think i really only know him from FUT and a few rumours of late.   Wonder if we will see more of him at World Cup but Colombia are spoilt for choice for strikers so maybe not.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on May 23, 2014, 02:48:33 pm
How much did you get for the v. Gaal signing?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TWS001 on May 24, 2014, 04:46:48 am
So Mame Biram Diouf is possibly moving to Stoke. He'll be in every team for the first month of FUT15 then.
Also, David Luiz looks like he's about to join PSG for £50m. Made me laugh on Sky Sports News half an hour ago. They were comparing the stats of him, Cahil and Terry. Apparently in 19 games last season in the BPL, Luiz made 22 tackles and 25 interceptions. Good Grief! He makes that many in one or two games of FUT!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on May 24, 2014, 05:05:10 am
luiz to PSG  :D :D



Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on May 24, 2014, 07:04:51 am
Damn ... it is now confirmed - 40-50M.

Most ever for a defender. Nutty ...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on May 24, 2014, 07:05:37 am
Biggest laugh is Man. U can't get rid of Evra  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on May 24, 2014, 07:06:45 am
Lol at man united

So next year luiz / silva combo's
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on May 24, 2014, 07:07:07 am
Damn ... it is now confirmed - 40-50M.

Most ever for a defender. Nutty ...

Kiwi that is the TOP figure if all clause's and add-on's are reached
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on May 24, 2014, 07:25:59 am
Yeah .... stunned to read this morning that Evra has a year extension.

BUT ... interesting that - based on whoscored.com - Evra was statistically the best left back in the game this past season. Personally I don't care about that & wished that he moved on.

Analysing it further from a transfer perspective, I'd take a guess that spending big money on a LB like Shaw is maybe not on the cards. I would be happy if they strengthen the defence with 2 CBs then.

Time will tell ...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on May 24, 2014, 08:25:47 pm
Damn ... it is now confirmed - 40-50M.

Most ever for a defender. Nutty ...

Its insane, Luiz is never worth that.  I think this deal will help Chelsea hugely next season, especially with Costa widely expected to be a done deal already.   If they do bring  back Courtois as well then their first team will be taking shape very nicely.   Which is of course hugely disappointing to all us Mourinho haters lol.   That being said, names alone dont win football matches so I wont be taking anything for granted.

I would have been much happier if PSG had bought Javi Garcia for 30m :p  help City balance the books instead
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TWS001 on May 25, 2014, 04:33:20 am
So the QPR circus returns to the top flight next season. Lots of dodgy players coming back to the BPL, Joey Barton, own goal king Richard Dunne, Robert Green, and a whole host of Premier League rejects, Zamora, Andy Johnson, Danny Simpson, Wright-Phillips, Jenas, Gary O'Neil. Wonder if the players they've got out on loan will return, the likes of Remy, Julio Cesar, Granero, Mbia, and Taarabt. Park Ji Sung would be another but I think he has retired because of dodgy knees. Should be interesting to see if they randomly chuck more money at random players again this time around.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on May 25, 2014, 04:47:02 am
And it starts ....

Good morning!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on May 25, 2014, 04:48:45 am
Hars loss for derby, I was really hoping for them.

Massive slaughter match upcoming, I suspect at least 2 red cards, I want Atletico to win but I have my doubts
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on May 25, 2014, 04:57:48 am
I get it why he wanted to play, but good for spain he stopped when it really didn't go well
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on May 25, 2014, 04:59:50 am
Agreed mate - 8min 30 secs ...

Think he probably just wanted a medal should they perform a miracle!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on May 25, 2014, 05:11:55 am
I don't know if it would be a miracle, if real feels so confident why would they need to play the referee so much?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on May 25, 2014, 05:16:01 am
Agreed mate - 8min 30 secs ...

Think he probably just wanted a medal should they perform a miracle!

Don't know about a miracle, they did beat them at Real also no Alonso to control midfield
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on May 25, 2014, 05:19:19 am
100 miljoen and all he can do is  run, seriously how can you put that wide?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on May 25, 2014, 05:22:30 am
well well well Kiwi
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on May 25, 2014, 05:23:20 am
Damn, like watching fifa
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on May 25, 2014, 05:26:57 am
Indeed mate! Poor decision from Casillas ... he'll be rated 82 next year :P

The Bale miss was good defending ... again! Only really visible on the replay.

Obviously not watched much of Atletico this year, but the defence & midfield are just amazing (defensively)! Going forward they probably miss Diego Costa & possibly Diego has also added something since Jan.

Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on May 25, 2014, 05:27:40 am
Think that was bringing out the keeper way to early LOL.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on May 25, 2014, 05:38:23 am
The AI screwed up again.  😄
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on May 25, 2014, 05:39:35 am
It wasn't good defending with bale, he had a clear shot from 10 yards before he shot, yeah at that time he was to late to do it.

Keeper locking in and failing, happens so so much  ::)

that defence of atletico is great, and real need to make the game, something they don't realy like and can, going to be interesting
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: guest15 on May 25, 2014, 05:43:03 am
game is very dull, and hate teams like athletico, focusing on defending, 8 players always at the back, harsh tackles so on so on...
very boring
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on May 25, 2014, 05:50:22 am
@Beuk - sure, leading up to Bale's run, it was poor defending which actually started from a poor pass by Tiago who has, IMO, been the worst Atletico player on the pitch. What I meant with the good defending part was the last slide in there - you can clearly see some deviation on the ball just as Bale hit it.

@OT ... yeah, not the most exciting game in the world, but I will say that I am really enjoying it. The main reason is the effectiveness of a superb defence - not in the sense of each one being a world class player - but together that defence is worth 100M.

They've kept Ronaldo & Bale down to just 1 attempt in 45 min. Hope it stays the same ... ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on May 25, 2014, 05:53:39 am
Yeah but that tackle shouldn't have been possible, he waited to long to shoot, he could have passed to ronaldo, it was just horrible how he played it out.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on May 25, 2014, 05:56:33 am
Absolutely agree there! 100M and he doesn't shoot. Nerves, whatever ...

Man ... Xabi Alonso is being missed too!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on May 25, 2014, 06:00:32 am
those atletico crosses are so much more dangerous then the real ones
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on May 25, 2014, 06:20:50 am
I'd quick sell Bale now ... damn!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: guest15 on May 25, 2014, 06:21:26 am
bale is to blame if real loses  :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: guest15 on May 25, 2014, 06:22:33 am
there is sth with real, the sluggishness the clumsiness  :D
seems like they are playing with a button delay ...

did ronaldo lose a tooth or what ?


edit> carvajal is the weakest link for real ...
edit2> he is a complete idiot
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on May 25, 2014, 06:23:54 am
nice touch from isco.

Real are getting nervous
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on May 25, 2014, 06:30:01 am
Boy ... the Atleti players are tiring. Superb effort so far and just a few more minutes to go ...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on May 25, 2014, 06:36:23 am
Ramos  ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on May 25, 2014, 06:36:37 am
Nooo....
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on May 25, 2014, 06:37:04 am
WOW. game on!!!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on May 25, 2014, 06:41:16 am
Yeah ... wonder how much the Atlelico players have got left to give.

Damn Tiago ...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: guest15 on May 25, 2014, 06:42:14 am
yesssss, fak u simeone ... ;D ;D ;D  now you can take your bus and park somewhere else
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on May 25, 2014, 06:43:17 am
Atletico players look to tired
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on May 25, 2014, 06:56:02 am
What was that assistant scratching ... LOL
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on May 25, 2014, 06:59:27 am
Pathetic. Ronaldo diving as he touches the ball. Just irritates me when a ref gives a foul for that.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on May 25, 2014, 07:01:20 am
What was Simeone trying to achieve there ???
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on May 25, 2014, 07:08:57 am
sprinting gets you places ;)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on May 25, 2014, 07:09:31 am
third fifa goal
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on May 25, 2014, 07:09:59 am
Damn ... that sucks. Fantastic save by Courtois though. Pity it looped perfectly for Bale ::)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on May 25, 2014, 07:10:51 am
Followed by a KSI kick off ... with 4 players up front!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on May 25, 2014, 07:11:46 am
Sheesh ... Casillas is an idiot!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on May 25, 2014, 07:16:36 am
yeah really understand why he isn't playing anymore.

Marcelo did play great
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on May 25, 2014, 07:20:24 am
Bit of a soft penalty - maybe a slight clip but he does go down easily. Guess it was the only way he was going to score tonight ... all so that he could take his shirt off & flex ... ::)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on May 25, 2014, 07:24:26 am
Yeah - agreed. Marcelo did a great job when he came on & possibly was the catalyst for them.

Would like to know what actually happened that sparked Simeone's reaction. I know he's a character and hot-headed, but people don't react like that for no reason.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: sherlockh on May 25, 2014, 07:26:45 am
Really pleased the better team won, for once anti football loses out.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: guest15 on May 25, 2014, 07:26:53 am
ok that was a good nite of footy for me, when his team concedes 4, then simeone decided to walk in the pitch and beat a couple of real players, he was not a fair player, nor a fair coach it seems ...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: guest15 on May 25, 2014, 07:27:20 am
Really pleased the better team won, for once anti football loses out.

+1
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on May 25, 2014, 07:43:17 am
ESPN 3 is hilarious. They've tried to get Stevie Nicol to do a summary ... 4th time and he just cannot get it. But it's so funny that they keep coming back to him & it's ... "For the first time in 12 years, it's ... ". Funny.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on May 25, 2014, 08:07:47 am
Just gotta love bias ...
(http://i.imgur.com/Mrwjyhj.png)

No mention of the fact that he was absolutely pathetic & ineffective throughout the game and the goal he scored was basically gifted to him.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TWS001 on May 25, 2014, 06:28:02 pm
I fell asleep not long into extra time and woke up as the program was finishing.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on May 25, 2014, 06:34:25 pm
The worst moment of the game for me was Ronaldo scoring a shitty penalty and then acting like he won the game single handedly.    Just gave him an excuse to get his top off and strike some stupid poses.  So self indulgent it is cringeworthy.   What was the referee thinking.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on May 25, 2014, 09:04:29 pm
agree Eric, terrible acting of Ronaldo.

Although I think RM deserved the victory

Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: guest15 on May 26, 2014, 03:41:43 am
that was a penalty, there is no soft clip, gabi clipped him and he fell down. the flexing and **** is sth else, he would have to act more maturely, but that guy is emotional anyway, remember him crying when he was in manu, in the CL final. and that guy scored 17 goals in the tournament , and he broke a record, and that is best to date? so let him celebrate a bit ;D , and he is focusing on himself all the time, that is not new, when he scored against bayern, he was showing 15 with his hands, trying to mention his tally of 15 goals.


lets see what he does in world cup, i am expecting some surprise scores from bosnia and colombia ...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TWS001 on May 26, 2014, 04:05:40 am
One more match to go in the English season, just the League 2 playoff final, and then it's two and a half weeks until it all kicks off. Should be an interesting tournament!

Also Scottish Championship should be interesting next year. Hibernian, Hearts and Rangers all in there fighting for 1 automatic promotion spot.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on May 26, 2014, 05:42:52 am
OT - never said it was not a penalty - did say it was soft. You can clearly see that Gabi clips him - no doubt there - but Ronaldo has the ability to stay up. He doesn't - lets his leg drag & then he goes down. Also, there is no doubt that Ronaldo goes down like a sack of potatoes and the slightest hint of a touch. He did so earlier on in the game too - the ESPN3 commentators mentioning that it's his biggest flaw.

The flexing ... c'mon - there's no justification for that self-indulgent arrogance. Like Eric said he's celebrating as if he's single handedly won the game for Real. He was rarely in that game - 2 free kicks (one poor & one hard but straight at Courtois) and a header that was maybe a bit high for him - he still missed it. The game was already sealed at that stage & he goes on acting like some guy that's just scored a great goal and a very important one at that.

I have no doubt that Atletico went defensive - it was their only chance of winning that game. And ... they nearly pulled it off. If Turkey were in the final of the World Cup & played like that against a Brazil / Spain / Germany ... I'm pretty sure you'd condone that style of play - underdogs / fire power of the opponents / etc. It's a big, big game. You'd do anything to win.

Lastly, I'm not hating on Real nor Ronaldo - was purely rooting for the underdog yesterday, specifically their defensive structure how they kept a team out that destroyed Bayern. And remember that they had 1 more shot on target in that first half than Real - all because they broke down their attacks - a number of them in midfield. IMO they only 'parked the bus' for the last 30 minutes-odd.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on May 26, 2014, 06:06:04 am
Well im glad im not the only person that still thinks Ronaldo is/can be a <insert cuss word of choice here>

I had developed a bit more respect for Ronaldo this season, for the first time i believed he surpassed Messi, plus in general he just didnt seem to be as much of a **** as he has came across in recent years.   He appeared just a tiny bit more of a team player.   But having saw that huge outpouring of arrogance last night, he has gone back down in my estimation.  And yes im sure he will lose many nights sleep over that fact lol.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TWS001 on May 26, 2014, 06:11:59 am
Well, Ronaldo is starting to get on a bit now, he's nearly old enough to join up on here with us! Lets see if he has to adapt his game to his age in the next couple of years like for example Giggs did. Or will he be another Owen who loses his pace and game disintergrates.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: guest15 on May 26, 2014, 06:14:24 am
OT - never said it was not a penalty - did say it was soft. You can clearly see that Gabi clips him - no doubt there - but Ronaldo has the ability to stay up. He doesn't - lets his leg drag & then he goes down. Also, there is no doubt that Ronaldo goes down like a sack of potatoes and the slightest hint of a touch. He did so earlier on in the game too - the ESPN3 commentators mentioning that it's his biggest flaw.

The flexing ... c'mon - there's no justification for that self-indulgent arrogance. Like Eric said he's celebrating as if he's single handedly won the game for Real. He was rarely in that game - 2 free kicks (one poor & one hard but straight at Courtois) and a header that was maybe a bit high for him - he still missed it. The game was already sealed at that stage & he goes on acting like some guy that's just scored a great goal and a very important one at that.

I have no doubt that Atletico went defensive - it was their only chance of winning that game. And ... they nearly pulled it off. If Turkey were in the final of the World Cup & played like that against a Brazil / Spain / Germany ... I'm pretty sure you'd condone that style of play - underdogs / fire power of the opponents / etc. It's a big, big game. You'd do anything to win.

Lastly, I'm not hating on Real nor Ronaldo - was purely rooting for the underdog yesterday, specifically their defensive structure how they kept a team out that destroyed Bayern. And remember that they had 1 more shot on target in that first half than Real - all because they broke down their attacks - a number of them in midfield. IMO they only 'parked the bus' for the last 30 minutes-odd.


well so true, agree on most i would say, of course i prefer turkey to win the cup with a defensive play against germany or brazil (actually our coach is crazy on attacking, that is why we lost 6-0 opening game CL this season, against RM, he was previously the coach of gala - so that would never happen), but still Athletico came there as the La Liga champions, not that they were from the bottom half of table, and yet again they base strategy on `first stop then hit`, well you got my point. and i am bit biased against simeoine and arda turan, don't like that midget anymore ... :)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on May 26, 2014, 06:33:14 am
Agree that with OT - them winning La Liga you would expect them to give them a better go. I would think that it's their first opportunity of winning the highest achievement for a European, they went in with a specific plan. It became more clear once they had scored & Real were still ineffective with 15 min to play. I had to check and saw that they scored 77 goals in their 38 games - both Real & Barca getting over 100. So, not the greatest going forward. In terms of the champions of 'bigger' leagues, even Juventus scored more than they did :D.

Must admit - did not know that you were anti-Turan. Simeone - yeah - he did a few things yesterday that surprised me. Walking onto the pitch & having a go at the ref was stupid. Also, whatever the Real players said (which I don't agree with), he should not have reacted that way. Not good for football regardless.

On Ronaldo ... the kid (like I'm sure many millions of others round the world) has done the hero-worship thing over the past 8-odd years. Even he had a chuckle / eye-roll when Ronaldo took his shirt off.

And agreed Eric - there are some aspects this season that shows he's more of a prima donna than ever before. The incident with Bale taking the FK and him showing his disgust at the miss, was another one. All about him. Did winning the Ballon d'Or go to his head in a negative way ???
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on May 28, 2014, 08:09:19 am
Well thats Pochettino confirmed at Spurs, people are criticizing Levy a lot at the moment, but i think this will prove a very good appointment for Spurs.  Expect them to be a big threat next year, pushovers no more id suggest...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on May 28, 2014, 09:03:05 am
Eric ... what's your take on the Yaya/PSG comments - real rumours or media sensationalism?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on May 29, 2014, 05:29:17 am
I've not seen any comments other than the birthday comments.   can you link me to them?

Just watching Scotland u21s losing 2 nil to Holland u21s.   The number 7 who has scored both goals looks a very good player, not caught his name yet.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on May 29, 2014, 05:29:50 am
Dam just as i typed that he completed his hat-trick in the first half
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on May 29, 2014, 05:34:41 am
no need to link me Kiwi, a quick google search found numerous articles.    Without even reading the articles i find his behaviour tiresome and pathetic.  He can p*ss off for all i care.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on May 29, 2014, 05:35:30 am
This one from SkySports
http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11679/9327572/transfer-news-yaya-toure-admits-liking-for-paris-saint-germain

You just never know what agents/players are up to these days. Money, ego, a future in the game post playing career ... whatever they say & how it's reported!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on May 29, 2014, 05:42:18 am
The dutch u21 guys name is Promes.  Deffo one for the future by looks of it.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on May 29, 2014, 05:43:13 am
Yeah - fantastic player, but it's just so annoying with these players that demand huge wages - especially in consideration to the average man in the street - and then act like spoilt brats when they "don't get attention". Obviously the whole Rooney effectively holding Man U to ransom, has the same stench to it.

This statement ... "Yaya will need a club in the future. We do not want more money or a longer contract, anything like that, just the right attention."

Crikey ... what more do players want ... ???
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on May 29, 2014, 06:05:03 am
I certainly wouldnt be pandering to his demands.   Just hold him to his contract, play, sulk, rot, his choice.   
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on May 29, 2014, 06:06:48 am
haha and what would you know, Van Gaal is interested in bringing this guy to United, sounds plausible.

http://hereisthecity.com/en-gb/2014/05/24/22-year-old-dutch-winger-linked-with-united-a-more-realistic-opt/
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on May 29, 2014, 06:07:36 am
Agreed mate.

On another note ... plenty anti-FIFA & anti-football sentiments in Brazil ... http://imgur.com/gallery/3yX7c

Some harsh graffiti there.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on May 29, 2014, 06:17:10 am
yeah sure is.  I understand the level of ill feeling against Fifa and the World Cup is strong but cant help but think a few wins for Brazil and the story will all be about the people getting behind the WC and how football makes them forget their problems and so on ::) 
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on May 29, 2014, 06:40:27 am
Promes is indeed a talent,

You never know with wingers, we had a couple of promising players in that area and where are they now? I remember 1 kid, u20 WC, it was the tournament Messi also played, we had Quincy, first match against japan (youtube has videos for sure) in the second half I started to feel sorry for the japanese, he just went passed every player for fun, an absolute annihilation, never seen anyone come close to that, after the praise he received, second game he wasn't half of the player he was in the first match, and after the third match he was dropped...now only fifa players now him.. funny he got dropped and was replaced for the fellah that played left back before he then became the star of the show and got a 25m transfer to Madrid, and where does Drenthe play now? Ellia? Ola John. They all didn't make it and where better then Promes is at this age
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on May 29, 2014, 06:45:26 am
Yep - that will be what the journalists will all be writing about.

I remember back in South Africa when we heard the WC2010 vote, everyone was overjoyed. I was sceptical & mentioned it many times that I thought it would go back to Germany. Well, they did get there & overall I suppose they did a good job ... well, except for those freakin' vuvuzelas. What a curse!

The one key thing though, that will always stand out, is the cost for the new stadiums & upgrades to existing ones. Initially it was sold to the public that 2.5 billion Rand would be the budget. This was before I left SA around the beginning of 2006. By the time the WC started, the cost had risen to 12.5 billion! Sure, there was some inflation attributed to the increase, but 500% over initial budget is ridiculous / unfathomable / ludicrous.

Yes - plenty jobs for that time, but in the end, there's no way that SA got R10 billion worth of goodwill / tourism / etc. Especially the poorer workforce - they're still struggling.

For Brazil it's a double whammy with the Olympics coming up in 2016. Not sure how they will cope with a second major event as I don't think a developing nation (or non-first world) is geared to make a profit. Athens 2004 ... what a debacle! Montreal '76 took 30 years to pay it off.

The poor & middle class will suffer. The rich will get richer ...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on May 29, 2014, 07:18:09 am
Spot the difference

first a street on googlemaps

https://www.google.nl/maps/place/Koppelstokstraat/@52.093449,4.26545,3a,75y,43.31h,79.67t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1sKTRx9fcSb-IvFEjuYIm0bA!2e0!4m2!3m1!1s0x47c5b094fbfe59ab:0x99ac597a58a602ce

and a picture made today

http://www.dumpert.nl/mediabase/6600894/8162e2e9/we_zijn_er_helemaal_klaar_voor_.html

some people....you got to admire them tho. they made a great effort
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on May 29, 2014, 07:21:06 am
Yeah I guess when the WC is confirmed that everyone decides they will have a big slice of the cake, hence the spiralling budgets.  The World Cup does sound like a burden to the brazilian population given their economic and social problems. 

It will be 'interesting' to see how evident the unrest is during the tournament if the national team is playing well as you expect on home soil.   Will the cracks be papered over or will the riots etc be a lasting image of this World Cup?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on May 29, 2014, 07:53:27 am
Funny Beuk ... Trying to read some comments to understand them ... this one made me smil ... "gekke mensen die hollanders" ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on May 29, 2014, 09:36:19 am
Wow, kiwi you seem the news, one of the glazers that own United has died.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on May 29, 2014, 10:08:11 am
Yeah - I saw the notification and it mentioned that it would not affect the Man U share price. Kinda went 'yeah right' and looked further.

Apparently it's the 85-yo father so it seems legit given that he was not necessarily involved for the day-to-day bits.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TWS001 on June 01, 2014, 07:52:22 am
This is quite funny, especially Clint Dempsey and Ronaldo:

http://t.sport.uk.msn.com/football/world-cup-players-their-panini-stickers-then-and-now#image=1
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on June 05, 2014, 04:50:20 am
Damn boring match
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TWS001 on June 05, 2014, 05:09:38 am
Fifa Goal! 1-0 Equador
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on June 05, 2014, 08:12:00 am
What have we learned from the friendlies tonight then.   Well personally i watched some of the Netherlands match and i dont think they will be a huge threat at the World Cup,  Glad/Beuk would you agree?   But then Italy only managing a draw with Luxembourg with what looked a full strength team, id be tempted to write them off as well on the back of that.

Bad luck for England with injury to Wilshere albeit totally predictable.  Despite some negativity over the result, i can see England having a good World Cup by their standards.  Sure they wont win it, but i think they may do better than some expect, or have come to expect.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on June 05, 2014, 09:15:58 pm
Friendlies are no indication for what will happen in the WC. However I have no high hopes for the Dutch

My dark horse: France....
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on June 05, 2014, 10:01:27 pm
Argentina for me.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: guest15 on June 05, 2014, 11:44:23 pm
am expecting some surprise from ex yugoslavia states, ie bosnia and crotia ...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on June 06, 2014, 08:32:00 am
Im with France as the so called dark horses and Argentina as the favs for me.   Can just see Messi returning to form and finally getting Argentina the trophy.

I thought about Colombia as another potential dark horse but at same time cant see them winning it.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on June 07, 2014, 03:59:14 am
I think Brasil will win, argentina, uruguay and germany are the other contenders, Italy and Spain are to old, France no unity and Holland to young, rest of the country's are championship fillers
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TWS001 on June 07, 2014, 05:35:04 am
I think it'll be between Argentina and Brazil. Can't see anyone else doing it. Germany probably the best bet from Europe.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on June 10, 2014, 02:23:22 am
Reus and rakitic are talking to Barcalona.....

Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on June 10, 2014, 03:22:26 am
For me Brazil/Argentina is too predictable and wont happen.  I do fancy Argentina to win but knockout football throws up surprises and that is why i think Brazil wont make final.  I think they might even go in Round 2.   France do have unity i mean c'mon they won 8 nil last night.   This is a resurgent French team, and they seem to be in form at the right time.

2 potential very good signings for Barca those, shame really as they are supposed to be banned from making transfers this window the dirty sods.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TWS001 on June 10, 2014, 08:30:06 am
Seedorf didn't last very long at Milan then. Replaced by Inzaghi.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on June 10, 2014, 04:54:26 pm
lol, no...he didn't qualify for the CL and Mr. Berlusconi was dissapointed.

pretty stupif imo although I couldn't understand he was hired in the first place
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TWS001 on June 13, 2014, 07:22:30 pm
Fabregas replaces Lampard at Chelsea. Wonder what else Mourinho will do this summer. Chelsea will probably push Man City the full distance next season I think.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on June 13, 2014, 09:54:43 pm
Fabregas was not that good this year, as most barca players, let's see how it will go next seaon
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on June 14, 2014, 06:46:47 am
So nothing to report international football wise then...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on June 14, 2014, 06:50:40 am
We moved to a different topic  ;)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on June 14, 2014, 08:03:02 am
Yeah ... probably keeping this for non-WC chats at the mo'.

Cesc to Chelsea. Well, I know there were rumours that Utd was in the hunt for him too, but 27yo for 26M ... reportedly at 200k/week ... Chelsea can take him - thank you. £75M total cost for 5 years ... crazy money. He may be deemed a world class player and his stats looked ok for Barca this season, but you just have that sense that he can be hot 'n cold, and a bit too injury prone.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on June 14, 2014, 08:17:36 am
Man utd only need robben and everything will be sorted ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on June 14, 2014, 08:26:47 am
LOL ... amazing that Schweiny is now linked with Utd. That makes Kroos, Muller, Robben ... wonder who it will be when Schweiny signs his new contract with Bayern ::)

Utd are just making players richer these days.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on June 23, 2014, 11:20:00 pm
Great draw, Groningen against Aberdeen or Riga, two great cities to visit
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on June 24, 2014, 01:28:20 am
What are rhe draws?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on June 29, 2014, 07:24:30 pm
If i was you Beuk id be hoping for Riga :p
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on June 29, 2014, 08:31:15 pm
Travel is cheaper and the team isn't that good.

Aberdeen will be a coin flip, we have the better players but pre season that doesn't say much. Surprised we still haven't sold some of our top players and that our strikeforce has more creativity and pace then it had last season and last season it already was the fastest in the league  ;D

the left flank:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jeNyOf3U-fM
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on June 30, 2014, 07:10:34 am
Aberdeen are as good as they have been in recent years (doesnt say a whole lot) but they are in relatively good form, have a good manager.   I would still expect Gronigen to be better than them over 2 legs, Id be surprised if they didnt progress from the match.   Assuming Aberdeen get there of course.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on July 05, 2014, 08:49:53 am

Anyone else read this nuttiness ... http://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/jul/03/massimo-cellino-leeds-united-paddy-kenny
Quote

The increasingly bizarre world of Leeds United has taken another turn for the strange after it emerged that Massimo Cellino, their maverick new owner, has such a dislike of the number 17 it has turned him against one of the club’s key players who was born on that date.


Cellino is so suspicious of the number 17 that he had the seats at his former club, Cagliari, taken out and replaced with 16B. Now he has instructed the new Leeds head coach, Dave Hockaday, not to select Paddy Kenny after discovering that the goalkeeper’s birthday is on 17 May and concluding that he is bad luck for the Championship club. Kenny, the second-highest earner at Leeds on £10,000 a week, has been left at home while the other players embark on a pre-season trip to Italy and he will not play for the club again."
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on July 08, 2014, 09:51:13 am
Had a look at another posting on that MatchStory site. This one - http://matchstory.co.uk/interactive-fixture-molecules/ - references the title odds from Paddy Power & points won at home this past season.

(http://i.imgur.com/RX8K0Oe.png)

At a glance, you can see where there may be some tough fixtures for teams. Utd have 3 tough games in the first 5 matches, but then an 'easier' 16-game run. Arsenal definitely have the better run-in from games 34 on. Nice visual if you're looking at fixtures.

The site is interactive so you can hover over a fixture and see who it is. They also make some observations around CL games for the City & playing Utd directly after that & could that impact on the result.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on July 11, 2014, 07:33:06 am
Mate that is gonna be dead handy for Fantasy Football... Cheers!  ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on July 11, 2014, 07:34:22 am
First (excellent) signing of the summer for Pochettino then...   ;D ;D ;D

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/28242185 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/28242185)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on July 14, 2014, 08:56:24 pm
Kroos off to Real Madrid ... :o :o

Was hoping that it would not be true ... :(
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on July 14, 2014, 09:21:54 pm
yes and Valbuena goes to Dinamo Moscow  :o

happy that Feyenoord signed Boulahrouz.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on July 15, 2014, 12:05:36 am
Janmaat moves to Newcastle Unitied as a replacement for Debuchy who goes most likely to Arsenal... 6 Million, not bad considering he cam transfer free 2 years ago
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TWS001 on July 20, 2014, 03:45:34 am
Remy joins Liverpool for £8.5m. Sturridge and Remy galore in FUT then with Eto'o gone and now also hybriding potential. That strikeforce is going to get very boring going into FUT15.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on July 24, 2014, 09:35:04 pm
Big game tonight :D

just cycled 100 km this morning so with a clean conscience I'm taking a short nap and then hit the pubs and go to the stadium afterwards to watch Groningen - Aberdeen. :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on July 25, 2014, 04:40:32 am
game not going great so far by looks of things Beuk :P
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TWS001 on July 25, 2014, 04:47:55 am
I see McGinn has scored. That bronze IF last year, put in 8 for me in one game. Also is it TOTS Langfield in goal?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on July 25, 2014, 05:45:16 am
Rooney up front too TWS, rumours are that its Wayne and not Adam :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TWS001 on July 25, 2014, 06:52:58 am
Where's Magennis?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on July 25, 2014, 07:34:31 am
Pass lol
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on July 25, 2014, 10:21:55 am
Yeah horrible.

Already started before the match, idiots picking fights in the city centre.

The match was so so bad. If we can't beat this Aberdeen we shouldn't be in Europe. If Aberdeen was playing eredivisie they would relegate but even the worst team in the competition can beat better sides when things go their way. first goal looked offside and an easy penalty from that, second goal everyone thought the referee had already whistled including some players, not difficult  to tap in the rebound after that.

Our players just didn't seem up for a match so early in the season, had to look twice to recognize our little thin leftback, 5 weeks later he gained 20 ponds of weight, no more rushing up the left wing and flying in this state, our star player already looked like he was sold to Sporting lisbon, he did nothing. Silly mistakes at the back, easy misses upfront, referee didn't understand offside, all in all waste of my evening.

We played 15 minutes good football but then we just ran out of juice. Aberdeen was three classes less in football ability but played smart and had more experience playing in Europe. Langfield alone was responsible for wasting 15 minutes of playing time and he didn't get booked and the referee only added 30 seconds for it. Only player I liked was Pawlett, smart player. All others just ran and hit the ball upfield. and the worst part it was enough to beat us. We played a whole season to reach europe and  manage to get beat by a Pub Team on the first hurdle
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on July 27, 2014, 01:27:16 am
shame Beuk, hopefully the other Dutch teams will make it. thinks these pre-rounds are all messed up. Most players are not ready to play, some leagues already started and have an advantage. Silly FIFA
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on July 27, 2014, 07:32:54 pm
Been lurking for a few weeks now - real busy at work, but nothing to contribute in the FIFA department.

I have been keeping a close eye on football though, specifically Utd & LvG. 2 friendlies in and 2 good games. Well, 1 and 1/2 good games at least. The 2nd half of the Roma game they seemed to slack off. BTW, cracking long range effort from Pjanic to beat Amos off his line.

So ... is this Van Gaal's tactics coming to the fore, or, are the players deciding to perform. Probably both. Rooney's goal against Roma was well hit too - very well hit.

Watched extended highlights of both games, and I must admit that I have been impressed with Ander Herrera! Do like the way he gets his passes off - a number of them, first time. Through ball for Young against LA Galaxy was also classy. Touch off to Welbeck v Roma after some decent quick passing, was another good one.

The Galaxy game - formation was 'officially' 3412 - ended 7-0 - an impressive result. Given that Herrera (at CM) & Luke Shaw (at an LM position, but probably more like a LWB) were the new signings, tactics must have played a big role in that result.

Looking forward to seeing Mata playing behind a Rooney / RvP partnership. I know I've said/thought in the past that Rooney could make a good CM, but these last 2 games have proved that his best position may just be up front. Remembering back do understand that there was some friction between Moyes/Rooney on where he believed he should play.

Ok ... enough of Utd & LvG ...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on July 27, 2014, 07:56:48 pm
Interesting read Kiwi, hope they will do great in the BPL this seaon
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on July 27, 2014, 08:19:42 pm
Other transfer bits that I've been keeping up to date on, or have been interesting (in some way :P) ...

- Bale making a comment that La Liga is now the most exciting league in the world since Suarez/Rodriguez/Kroos has joined Real Madrid. Idiot. Just because the 2 top clubs (and arguably the only 2 clubs in the competition) have spent £220M on 7 players in the last month, does not maketh the league ... ::)

- Liverpool - seen a few people commenting that Suarez will not be missed as much as what people are making out. Seriously ??? The guy scored 31 goals in 33 league games. Of course he's gonna be missed! This is not FUT where Sturridge will carry Liverpool. More idiots. :P

- Kroos ... £24M - how they hell was he SO cheap!

- Hoping to see what CB's LvG brings in considering it is the weakness in the Utd squad. Oh ... on CB's ... is Lovren really worth £20M ??? I do find the transfermarkt.com site quite interesting. They rate him around the 10.5 mark :).

- 'Pet hate' time ... Barca ... spent £125M+ since they were banned from transfers & that was overturned. FIFA = the biggest idiots ... with EA Sports a close 2nd.

- Last one ... Pepe ... anybody seen this dude's hair! Damn ...
(http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2014/07/25/article-2704666-1FF61E7900000578-57_634x416.jpg)


 
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on August 01, 2014, 09:57:24 am
So ... keeping on the Utd watch, the kid showed me this bit of interplay. Utd v Inter:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jbeNvqvpgrs

Liking what I am seeing under LvG. Utd v Real on Sunday AM my time. Hope to watch that one.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on August 02, 2014, 12:05:05 am
nice!  :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on August 03, 2014, 07:51:42 am
Watching the Utd/Real game & Utd just scored their third (3-1 now).

Kagawa looks great. Perfect ball in for Hernandez.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TWS001 on August 03, 2014, 08:09:27 am
Watching the Utd/Real game & Utd just scored their third (3-1 now).

Kagawa looks great. Perfect ball in for Hernandez.

It's shaping up to be an intriguing season that's for sure. A strong Man U again, which club will miss out on top 4 or win it out right even? This could be the closer than last year.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on August 03, 2014, 08:19:51 am
Recap ...
First goal was another good team goal. Lucky with the slight defelction on the shot that beats Casillas at the near post.
2nd goal - good cross in, but (IMO) once again poor keeping from Casillas.
3rd goal - as mentioned was a quality ball in from Kagawa but good running off the ball by Chicharito.
Madrid's goal was from a Bale penalty (deserved).

Yeah TWS, Agreed. Chelsea have made some quality signings and IMO offloaded a liability in Luiz.

Still think that Utd need more cover at CB. Watching today there were still some times where they were beaten, albeit some good moves - particularly by Bale. But, there were no real brain-implosion moments - saw those too often in the limited game time I watched.

Going forward they just look SO much better!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on August 05, 2014, 10:44:00 am
Hmmm ... watching the Utd / Liverpool game.

Dodgy penalty ... yes, call me biased but he clearly got the ball. Pathetic call by the ref.

Also, Gerrard ... stupid wally falls over his own feet, then grabs the ball.  Probably shouldn't be picking on small things but over time he's just irritated me more & more.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on August 05, 2014, 11:22:02 am
Ok ... will continue my discussion by myself :).

So 2 goals in a few minutes by Utd. First was a great cross in by Chicharito & Rooney finieshed off really well on his left.

Next - deflection from a solidly hit shot by Mata giving Mignolet no chance. Was a good ball in by Shaw though, and no one really marking Mata.

Am happier now ... :P
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Post by: Kiwi on August 05, 2014, 11:27:37 am
Oops ... almost an embarrassing situation there for the officials. Clearly the ball went out. Would not have been good if that goal stood!
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Post by: Kiwi on August 05, 2014, 12:13:03 pm
What a different start to the 2 seasons:
2013/14 - 7 games 2W 2D 3L & GF16 GA13. Opponents were Thai All-Star XI / A-League All Stars / Yokohama F. Marinos / Cerezo Osaka / Kitchee / AIK / Sevilla

2014/15 - 5 games 5W although 1 on penalties & GF16 GA4. Opponents - LA Galaxy / Roma / Inter / Real Madrid / Liverpool. One more to go against Valencia @ OT.

Overall, definitely a better composure around Utd. Was worried when they went a goal down to see how they reacted. HT chat by LvG must've been an interesting one.
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Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on August 05, 2014, 05:11:02 pm
interesting part is that he still uses a lot of players of last season. Still they play great.

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Post by: Kiwi on August 05, 2014, 06:53:08 pm
Indeed. LvG is definitely a strategist of note!
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Post by: guest15 on August 08, 2014, 04:07:22 am
https://vine.co/v/M9l5MIZAqB5
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Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on August 08, 2014, 04:34:47 am
Nice goal
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Post by: TWS001 on August 10, 2014, 04:30:29 am
Vermaelen to Barcelona on a 5 year contract from not being able to get in the Arsenal team? He's done ok there hasn't he?
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Post by: Kiwi on August 10, 2014, 09:31:02 am
Agreed. Pretty happy that he did not join Utd to be honest. Initially thought it may be a good buy, but not sure if he's worth 15M & especially an Arsenal player. 1 purchase from them in 2/3 years is enough :P
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Post by: Kiwi on August 10, 2014, 10:04:27 am
Anybody seen this?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tU4LZqLESi4

Alves may have got the ball, but boy it could've easily been a broken leg.
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Post by: OfficerJimLahey on August 10, 2014, 10:48:06 am
TACKLE!! Get in there my son ;D

That's what my granddad would say anyway lol
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Post by: Kiwi on August 10, 2014, 12:00:05 pm
Indeed! 20yo this was something you saw every football game and a card was shown only if & when he caught the player.

I do remember when I was about 20yo - playing an indoor football game ... a few churches organised a youth-tournament. I 'reacted' to a harsh tackle on a team-mate & got sent off for 2 min. Never hold back I say ... everything for the win. ;D
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Post by: OfficerJimLahey on August 10, 2014, 01:50:20 pm
Go hard or go yard ;)

Everyone in my family plays with a certain degree of aggression. I was the first person ever to receive a yellow card playing for my primary school, my little brother was the first to get a red. Strangely we are very proud of that fact.

Wonder what jose moanriniho would have said if he injured him?
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Post by: Kiwi on August 10, 2014, 03:05:14 pm
Awesome! LOL :D Love it ...

Yeah - do think there would be plenty being said.

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Post by: TWS001 on August 10, 2014, 07:13:50 pm
Huddersfield sack their manager 1 game into the season. What's the point of that? Why let him bring in players during preseason just for one game. Funny.
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Post by: OfficerJimLahey on August 10, 2014, 11:47:47 pm
Football has gone mad. Tbf though he must have knew it was going to be a bad day after conceding after about 30 seconds lol. To sack someone on the first day of the season though is crazy
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Post by: MrLewisHamilton on August 11, 2014, 06:13:57 am
We can't stop winning trophies now  ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: Kiwi on August 14, 2014, 07:33:39 am
So ... Dortmund beat Bayern after being thumped by Liverpool. LvG scraped the win for his first game in charge at OT. Diego Costa scores again for Chelsea.

Hmmm ... PL around the corner & I must say that Chelsea are looking ominous & are favourites.

On the Utd front ... Very nervous I must say ... especially defensively - again! Starting the season with a number of injuries & still no signings to replace the CB's that left. Even though they did not play much, they have left a gap in defence.
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Post by: beuk on August 16, 2014, 10:08:24 pm
Time to see where the fuss is all about  ;D

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Post by: Kiwi on August 16, 2014, 10:24:09 pm
He he ... Time to go sleep. Maybe Utd can turn it around.

Was not expecting a brilliant season .... Guess teams just do not fear OT anymore ... ::)
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Post by: beuk on August 16, 2014, 10:39:33 pm
Utd needs time, its not good at all, so many things wrong with the current build up, to slow, people not in the right spot, passes to people that weren't expecting it, strikers that only move when they get the ball and not make runs, blind runs on the wing.

Swansea play it great tho
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Post by: beuk on August 16, 2014, 10:45:00 pm
Dutch pundits agreed  ;)

they highlighted the Bony block against schoolgirl Jones
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Post by: beuk on August 17, 2014, 12:07:27 am
Breathtaking English from VGaal, so funny hearing him speak a foreign language  ;D
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Post by: Kiwi on August 17, 2014, 08:35:05 am
Watched the highlights and the short interview from Van Gaal.

I will admit that Jones has the ability to be a quality player - but Bony indeed made him look like an amateur. He is still young and will probably mature into a great CB, but he is in no position to be 'leading' that defence. If he is put in that position more, the pressure will take it's toll - 2/3 poor seasons in a row - will destroy his confidence.

Please let the rumours be true that Benatia is in talks with Utd. Based on the prices of CB's these days (Lovren :o), I have no doubt they would have to fork out £40-50M for him.
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Post by: Kiwi on August 17, 2014, 08:56:30 pm
I must say ... I chuckled ...


http://youtu.be/9UaG04Q5I44 (http://youtu.be/9UaG04Q5I44)
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Post by: beuk on August 17, 2014, 10:03:32 pm
yeah saw that one, he aimed for the wrong corner tho  ;D

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Post by: OfficerJimLahey on August 17, 2014, 10:07:45 pm
Lol. I would have loved it if he pinged one top corner.
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Post by: beuk on August 17, 2014, 10:22:18 pm
LOL, I'm watching Ajax, new youngster on the wing, he just scored a cracker so feels really confident, starts doing some fancy arrogant moves on the wing and gets hit not ones but four times in three minutes, fight on the pitch because of him, welcome to big league kid ;D
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Post by: beuk on August 27, 2014, 05:20:01 am
I watched a good game last week, Lille vs Porto, because that tie is almost certain decided the broadcasters decided to switch games.

So tonight it's Celtic - Maribor, I need some help with that.

Celtic play with a left and right back, am I right to assume they paid for their spot like some F1 drivers do to drive F1? It can't be they get actually paid for this right?
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Post by: guest15 on August 27, 2014, 05:24:15 am
you mean why celtic is still in the tournament although they lost in the prev round?
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Post by: beuk on August 27, 2014, 05:32:26 am
Well I understand with those players why they got trashed last round,

It's just I expected more, there is so much wrong with this team.
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Post by: beuk on August 27, 2014, 05:43:28 am
Oh wait, United being trashed against the Dons, lets watch that for a moment
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Post by: TWS001 on August 27, 2014, 06:38:44 am
Man Utd getting destroyed by MK Dons, 3-0 now, should be more by the sounds of it.
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Post by: beuk on August 27, 2014, 06:39:45 am
Celtic played good for 15 minutes but those defenders on the flank are an accident to happen.

Man utd 3-0 behind, good match for V Gaal, easy to spot all the dead wood
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Post by: TWS001 on August 27, 2014, 06:43:35 am
4-0, slaughterhouse says the radio!
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Post by: beuk on August 27, 2014, 06:53:08 am
Stunning defending!!!

https://mediacru.sh/n9isVIEZe99o (https://mediacru.sh/n9isVIEZe99o)
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Post by: beuk on August 27, 2014, 08:08:00 am
Saw all four goals and I'm stunned, no matter which tactic you use with defending like that you'll always lose.

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Post by: Kiwi on August 27, 2014, 09:25:59 am
Good day to you all. Been a while - always lurking.

Yeah 4-0. ::)

Interesting point though, Beuk. Sifting through the dead wood is a good term indeed. That goal - once again highlights the retarded defence that Utd has. RB way out of position (possibly Utd were pushing forward ??? ), Evans is dragged out wide, Vermijl (thought he was playing RB ??? ) is ball watching & the LB is ... well, nowhere. Laughable.

Classy finish though - off the chest :D.

I do like the fact that LvG already said on Friday that he needs more time & on Monday that a title win will be a miracle.

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Post by: Kiwi on August 27, 2014, 09:31:36 am
Just saw your last post Beuk.

Yep - think some pundits saying that 352 is not working are being narrow minded. Some very good performances by specific players for the Dutch, proved that it can be an effective formation.
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Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on August 27, 2014, 03:14:25 pm
wow......4-0  :o
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Post by: beuk on August 28, 2014, 04:36:24 am
Everything about that goal is so wrong, yeah sure the backs are out of position and they don't seem to want to run back, but those central defenders are a disgrace, giving so much room for the cross and that striker just runs 40 yards with out change of pace or direction and isn't marked.
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Post by: beuk on August 28, 2014, 05:42:14 am
Quality of football is much better tonight but that referee is a disgrace, Besiktas should have had two penalty's
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Post by: Kiwi on August 28, 2014, 07:01:23 am
Everything about that goal is so wrong, yeah sure the backs are out of position and they don't seem to want to run back, but those central defenders are a disgrace, giving so much room for the cross and that striker just runs 40 yards with out change of pace or direction and isn't marked.

Yeah - agreed. But the last person trying to clear the ball was Anderson. Utd could get rid of half that team & would it improve the squad.
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Post by: beuk on August 28, 2014, 07:40:45 am
That number 28 was Anderson?  :o

That's even worse, I thought that it was a youth player
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Post by: Kiwi on August 28, 2014, 10:40:31 am
He certainly acted like one, hey!

I was stunned to see him starting. Back from his loan @ Fiorentina. Guess it was LvG going through the motions of trying out all players.
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Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on August 29, 2014, 02:43:58 am
Group of death for city again  ;D
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Post by: guest15 on August 29, 2014, 03:52:37 am
same for gala, maybe not that deadly, but difficult as hell, guess we should aim no3 spot ...
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Post by: TWS001 on August 29, 2014, 05:33:18 am
Another stupid one, Leeds sack their manager after just 6 games. Why appoint him in the first place. He'd never managed higher than the Conference, where he failed last season at a massively bankrolled (for that level) Forest Green Rovers. That was never going to work in a million years!
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Post by: Kiwi on August 29, 2014, 08:20:32 pm
It must be chaos at United.

If you're a defender, a new signing, Rooney & RvP ... you'd be comfortable. Probably a CB too given there are so few any way.

Rumour mongers ... Welbeck (poasible loan), Hernandez, Kagawa, Cleverley on their way. Zaha already out on loan.

Hope Utd can at least push for top 6 ::).
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Post by: beuk on August 30, 2014, 03:23:37 am
I would keep Welbeck because he's a different kind of striker, he could switch back to 433 now that he has Di Maria, but he still would need a runner on midfield (Vidal/Strootman)
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Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on August 30, 2014, 07:54:13 am
The season is long and man unit diesn't ay in europe.....he will find a way of putting the pieces together. Every team lose points, it doesn't matter when....
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Post by: beuk on August 30, 2014, 06:33:36 pm
So they signed Blind, weird signing, he can play in a couple positions, lb and lcb, but they already bought players for that, he can also play on midfield but he simply lacks pace to close the gaps.
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Post by: beuk on August 30, 2014, 10:45:07 pm
That backline...build up needs to start with them but they just can't play football
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Post by: beuk on August 31, 2014, 12:03:07 am
LOL, LvG is probably the worst Dutchmen speaking English, and he doesn't say what he really thinks, never saw him do that, makes you really wonder in what state this team is in, when it's bad he'll say it's bad but he didn't do that now, team was bad, game was horrible but none of that after the match.

Just saw 2 minutes of the City match, the difference in build up pace is so noticeable
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Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on August 31, 2014, 07:10:16 pm
17 M for Blind......come on  :o

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Post by: beuk on August 31, 2014, 07:50:02 pm
After seeing yesterdays match, he'd be a star player in that team... ;)

Raining outside, great dutch matches today: starting with Psv - Vitesse then Groningen - Ajax and then Twente - Feyenoord, nice afternoon on the couch.
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Post by: TWS001 on September 01, 2014, 06:46:46 am
Real Madrid 2-0 up after 10 minutes and now.....  :D
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Post by: Kiwi on September 01, 2014, 06:23:39 pm
17 M for Blind......come on  :o

Yeah mate ... my sentiments too ::).

Also, potentially 8M for Nigel De Jong too.
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Post by: beuk on September 01, 2014, 07:31:53 pm
In a way I can understand it if they sign De Jong, a sollid holding midfielder, hardly does anything wrong and knows his limitations, tho I think it's a sign they are going to offload some midfielders.

I can't understand the latest rumors about signing Falcao, sure great player, but they have enough class at that side of the pitch
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Post by: Kiwi on September 01, 2014, 07:56:17 pm
I must admit that when I was reading about Arsenal or Man City bringing him to the PL at a rumoured loan fee of 20M, I thought they were nuts.

Then I heard it was Manchester, but he would not heading be heading to City ... :o

Just mentioned this to the kid (he had not seen/heard it) and his comment is "why ... why him. That's like the weirdest loan ever" ... Could not disagree with him.

Oh ... I was thinking the other day - I would've like to have seen LvG's look when he saw the wages of the Utd squad. I just hope he has not acted too late to get rid of the deadwood.
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Post by: Kiwi on September 01, 2014, 08:24:50 pm
Just confirmed it's a loan fee of 12M. His wages will be at least 100k, or Utd's contribution will be that at least. 

Expensive player for the season. DAMN!!
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Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on September 01, 2014, 09:10:54 pm
he needs defenders!
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Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on September 02, 2014, 07:39:02 am
See Guidetti is heading to Celtic hope he can recapture his form of old
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Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on September 02, 2014, 05:01:28 pm
I am still catching my breath......Vermeer from Ajax to Feyenoord  :o :o :o :o :o :o

Not sure if I can be happy or not, surely he is a better goalie than Mulder....but Vermeer?

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Post by: Kiwi on September 08, 2014, 06:38:07 am
Anyone else read about Platini's comments about Ribery's retirement?

Apparently this happened to Claude Makelele too - being forced to play for your country even though you have retired, else get a 3-match suspension (club games). Read that Mourinho made a comment that the then French manager was treating Makelele "like a slave".

Is it just me or is this some weird crap?? Or, is it just the French??

Actually, I wish someone would take out Platini ... and Blatter.
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Post by: Kiwi on September 08, 2014, 06:41:25 am
Not seen any games - just the results. Scotland - not bad against Germany. Edit ... see there must've been some rough stuff at the end there ???

But ... Albania! LOL ... Ronaldo-less Portugal losing at home. Ouch! Gotta hurt that one.
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Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on September 08, 2014, 07:28:09 am
yeah shocking for Portugal

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Post by: beuk on September 08, 2014, 07:37:56 am
Great goal from Albania

Good reaction from Mourinho, take it to the extreme so you can see why it is absurd to ask it from a player
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Post by: Kiwi on September 13, 2014, 08:46:19 am
Ok - some bias United-talk again.

I read that Gary Neville was saying that Welbeck should've stayed & I did think the same at one point. Then, read last night that LvG said he had to go, as his goalscoring record was not up to scratch (comparing to RvP & Rooney). Had to check this morning once back on the PC.

Now, I know that he has not always started, but 28 goals in 126 league appearances is very poor IMO (20 in 92 for Utd vs 8 in 34 whilst on loan elsewhere). In the 2012/13 season he got 1 goal in 27 appearances!
Yes - he has just scored twice for England, but he had not scored in 7 previous appearances.

For comparison ... RvP - 38 in 59 games for United & Rooney has 159 goals in 310 games. Big difference!

Maybe he does blossom at Arsenal - who knows - a 'reverse Torres'. Me thinks it's good business by LvG getting £16M for him :o
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Post by: beuk on September 13, 2014, 09:23:49 am
RvP is really bad atm tho, how is LvG going to fit all those good players in one team?

Would you believe it, All Man Utd press conferences are shown live on dutch television, not because we like Man Utd but because we always like a good laugh, such a briljant footballcoach but such bad language skills and people skills  :D
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Post by: Kiwi on September 13, 2014, 09:34:27 am
He he ... funny Beuk. I do get a chuckle out of his English. Likewise, when a bunch of Afrikaans people speak English too, we (as English-speaking South Africans) normally mimic them. Suppose not the nicest thing to do ... but tit-for-tat ...
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Post by: Kiwi on September 13, 2014, 09:35:43 am
Also read last night the the Premier League had a Q&A session with Seamus Coleman & Tom Cleverley via Twitter.

Obviously Cleverley had some amusing questions ...

(http://i.imgur.com/rEDeFQ7.png)
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Post by: Kiwi on September 13, 2014, 09:39:19 am
Oh ... yeah - going to be interesting with RvP/Falcao/Rooney ... then Mata/Herrera/Di Maria ... Should be good to watch going forward - IF they are on-form!

But, with Jones now out for 4 weeks (not the best CB in the world, but probably the better ones United have to call on), do think that leaking goals will be par-for-the-course.

Difficult to motivate yourself going forward if you are constantly behind.
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Post by: beuk on September 13, 2014, 09:54:07 am
Blind was promised a holding midfielder spot in the team, if they keep playing 5 defenders, from those 6 you mention you need to pick 4
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Post by: Kiwi on September 13, 2014, 10:06:17 am
Racking my brains over a formation that can fit in as many as possible.

Need to de-UT my brain - it's not possible to continue outscoring your opponent all the time. Need a solid formation though.

Either it's RvP or Falcao as a single striker (back to something like a 433) with possibly one of them going wide (left) with Di Maria on the right side. Means a Rooney/Mata will be playing CAM with Blind/Herrera/Fletcher/Carrick at CM/CDM.

I've tried searching for a 'heat map' to see where Falcao plays best. He definitely needs to be central ... but then so does RvP. ARRGH ... choices ... when they're all fit :P!
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Post by: beuk on September 13, 2014, 05:27:48 pm
RvP used to be a winger but he hasn't played there for years and IMO he lacks movement now.

Blind can play in a couple of positions, left centre back in a 5 defence, lb, holding midfieder and when he played for Groningen he played RBat is why we where surprised in Holland he was promised a midfield spot because his movement isn't great for that position we saw at te WC.

I would play 523, Blind RB, Young LB, Herrera and Di Maria on midfield and RvP and Rooney as inverted wingers. Wouldn't be surprised if it's going to be 5212 with rooney behind Falcao and RvP.

All this makes Man Utd interessting to watch :D
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 13, 2014, 10:37:27 pm
Hey guys, watching Arsenal v City at the moment, lot of pressure from Arsenal early on but City looking the part after scoring.  Will be a great result if they can hold onto this with the team that has been put out for today.  Not that its a bad team of course.
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Post by: TWS001 on September 14, 2014, 03:22:00 am
Will Alan Pardew still be in a job by the end of the weekend? I wouldn't bet on it.
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Post by: Kiwi on September 14, 2014, 07:26:42 am
Watching highlights & seeing some reviews on Skysports ...

Real 1 Atletico 2 ... damn - 2 seasons in a row now. Quite incredible that Atletico performs so well - even with stars that have left. Turan's winner was well worked & finished.

Arsenal 2 City 2 ... I really do not understand how Hart can be first choice keeper. Yes it was a good strike by Wilshere, but his positioning is all wrong - not covering the near post & going down ... weirdly. I'm no expert, but technically it just looks very poor. Got to think that Pellegrini will bring in Caballero.

Chelsea 4 Swansea 2 ... More confirmation that Chelsea did the best in the transfer market ??? Costa's goals were a header & 2 simple tap-ins, but he is scoring! Funny that Remy scored the best goal for Chelsea, although IMO the best goal was seeing John Terry score an own goal :D.

Liverpool 0 Aston Villa 1 ... Go Gabby :P. Actually, it's a hilarious goal ... real FIFA dream-goal. I wonder what those people that said "we will not miss Suarez", will be thinking now as the season goes on.

I know United struggled and are struggling again. But, my expectation is for some cracking games and realistically some games will be like the 3 already played. Plenty injuries to start with ... so expectations must be aligned. Hope to get something going at QPR.
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Post by: Kiwi on September 14, 2014, 07:37:46 am
Checked now on the Southamption v Newcastle game. Damn, NUFC are shocking. Ping-pong for the first one, passes across for the 2nd with the keeper focusing on offsides that was never there & the third was comical. Finally Schneiderlin gave the highlights some class - good finish! can understand now why Koeman was so keen to keep him there.

Would be great to see Pardew get the sack. Don't like Newcastle much & cannot stand him personally.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on September 15, 2014, 03:49:28 am
Good Utd, midfield was great, it releived the defenders so they only had to focus on defending and it found te attackers, Qpr where bad though
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on September 15, 2014, 06:19:40 am
Woke up with an expectation that a good result was on the cards ... was not disappointed with the score line.

Then, decided to watch the 8 minute-odd highlights - per half - on matchhighlight.com. Again, not disappointed.

My first thought after the first half highlights was ... what the freakin' hell was Ancelotti (or Real Madrid management) thinking, when they decided to sell Angel Di Maria. Crikey! Some of passing, was quite incredible. Even if he was wearing white, another red, or blue ... I would be saying the same thing - no bias here. Fortunate goal, but generally his pace/passing was top class.

If he stays fit & can produce form like that - even every 2nd game, it will be £60M very well spent. If you haven't seen the game & have 20 minutes to waste - watch the highlights (not the ones with play button in the centre of the video).
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Post by: beuk on September 17, 2014, 04:33:07 am
Don't know why but I have the feeling Dortmund will win big today, although all their players are injured
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on September 17, 2014, 05:40:16 am
Turned on with about 10 minutes to go. And there's the first.

Guess that's why Arsenal will fall short again this season. How the heck can Immobile run from the halfway line like that - with the ball - and then easily beat the keeper like that ???

Welbeck on the other hand ... will say it again - good business from Utd to get 16M! Complete opposite - was teed up for him - complete lack of composure in front of goal.

I remember how there were comments pre-season that Dortmund were stupid to buy Immobile with questions like "How could he replace Lewandowski". I'm glad he's scored - hope he does well there.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on September 17, 2014, 05:54:04 am
Well it was his fist of the season I think :D (he scored for italy too)

Arsenal got outplayed first half and just when you think they get a bit of control Dortmund scores,  Nice lb+y for the 2-0. Arsenal ready for a big beating.

English players always go for way to much compaired to their abilty, don't know if it was a good sell from Man utd, clearly Falcao and RvP are better but Wellbeck is a different kind of striker, don;t know if you can turn matches around when you sub falcao for RvP, but then again you can sub in wingers to change your style
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on September 17, 2014, 06:12:11 am
Yep - first of the season. Only his 4th game but he looks OK in the team. Even I thought it would be a strange fit. Not sure why tbh - just didn't sound like the type of player Dortmund needed.

I know we hate on LB+Y in FIFA, but when it comes off in a game we can smile knowing there's some real life skill involved :).

I think there's a lot of emotion in justifying why Utd should've kept Welbeck. Sure he was there since he was 9 years old. But, he's deemed a striker & based on his goal-scoring record, he's just not up to scratch. Definitely not going to fit into LvG's plans so it was good to see him go for a decent amount.

Also ... it's a £75k/week saving.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on September 17, 2014, 06:18:30 am
Well I can't see Wellbeck becoming one of the best strikers in the world so he would always be a so-so player for Man Utd and indeed a good price for him.

Dortmund switching off atm, could bite them when they keep missing
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on September 17, 2014, 06:21:02 am
There you go again ... does SO well to get into a good position, but composure is severely lacking. Shot wasn't even close.

Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on September 17, 2014, 06:23:04 am
Yeah - that Mkhitaryan miss was a bad one. I know we would be laughing if he passed across :P
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Post by: beuk on September 17, 2014, 06:43:35 am
Some suprising results tonight.

Afellay and Mitroglu beat Atletico.

Galatasaray scrape a point against Anderlecht.
Liverpool scrape a victory in a narrow game.
Benfica gets his ass kicked at home
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Post by: beuk on September 17, 2014, 07:19:08 am
Nice penalty for Liverpool

Next time Robben goes down after a soft touch I have ammunnition Hopnut :P ;)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on September 17, 2014, 10:18:36 am
LOL @ Liverpool. Yeah ... damn lucky to scrape that win against a team I have NEVER heard before :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TWS001 on September 17, 2014, 11:27:57 pm
Just saw the Dortmund Aubamayang goal against Arsenal on SSN. Get the feeling I've seen that somewhere before!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on September 18, 2014, 05:02:11 am
Schoolboy error from Ajax, can't believe they actually bought that left back and he's considered a big talent, he's solely responsible for 80% of the opponents goals this year.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on September 18, 2014, 05:46:05 am
Saw the goal. That is poor Beuk.

See Roma are thumping CSKA! Damn.

Been watching the Bayern v City game. Bayern have definitely had the better scoring options, but City holding on. Must say that City look heaps better than Arsenal.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on September 18, 2014, 05:52:51 am
I'm watching Bayern too, don't like the way they play, it's not direct enough, City playing good and not much between them. saw the roma score too, thought it could be important but forgot those results aren't decisive when Roma, Bayern and City have the same amount of points

Talking to Ajax fanboy on the darkside, funny how he still justifies the Ajax intention. I don't mind them losing to a better team but at least give it a try
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on September 18, 2014, 06:05:39 am
Don't know about that handball. yeah it was unlucky but the ball was goal bound
Bayern with more pressure now
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on September 18, 2014, 06:10:39 am
Yeah - definitely more intensity.

Must say - Alaba ... not impressed with him in that role. Just not 'smooth' enough. Guess he may just need more time there.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on September 18, 2014, 06:12:25 am
I don't get why they play him there, thougth bayern had enough players on midfield.

Time for Robben
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on September 18, 2014, 06:24:38 am
Man why does he do that? I just was a point up against Nophut.... ::)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on September 18, 2014, 06:34:22 am
LOL ... yeah - was thinking that too.

Hope the commentators in the Liverpool laid in like the moron did in this one!

And there's the break through! Hit a stunning shot to earn the corner!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on September 18, 2014, 06:40:55 am
Lucky shot, deflection, weird curve, Bayern where the better side tho.

Ajax draw against PSG, out of nothing really but after that they could have won
Barcelona in a close match. never like those teams from cyprus, they are better then we all think, could be a close poule.

Schalke a draw against Chelsea, huge surprise, saw them both play a couple of times this season
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Post by: Kiwi on September 18, 2014, 06:46:26 am
Yeah - quite a few draws tonight with 2 big wins in there.
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Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on September 19, 2014, 01:11:40 am
Scary return in Europe for my team Feyenoord, away against Valencia. Hope they don't get destroyed
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on September 19, 2014, 01:13:35 am
I meant Sevilla 😁
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on September 19, 2014, 03:04:06 am
Well I have no hope tbh.

Psv started promising
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on September 19, 2014, 06:07:25 am
Scanned the results. Bad week for English clubs :D. Everton the only one with a decent result.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on September 19, 2014, 06:43:26 am
How many seasons more of English clubs failing in europe before we decide that spanish and german league are just better?

I'm watching Sevilla against Feyenoord and sevilla isn't even trying hard but so much better
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on September 19, 2014, 07:04:28 am
Is an interesting debate that. I know I'm one for close leagues where "1 of 6 teams have a chance of winning the league". But, even now you know it's only going to be 3/4 that can challenge & even then (after seeing Arsenal & City play) you know it's probably only 2 that are true title contenders.

That makes them exactly the same as BBVA / Bundes / Serie A.

Then, you look into quality of the teams ...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on September 21, 2014, 06:31:30 am
This may not be funny for some ... but I chuckled quite a bit :D

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-pgN5ZAj48

Initial reference to FIFA obviously ... & then the celebration ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TWS001 on September 21, 2014, 06:36:59 am
This may not be funny for some ... but I chuckled quite a bit :D

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-pgN5ZAj48

Initial reference to FIFA obviously ... & then the celebration ;D

Yellow card for leaving the pitch?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on September 21, 2014, 07:05:20 am
LOL ... yeah - rubbing it in ...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on September 21, 2014, 10:37:37 pm
How on earth @glad!!! twice crossbar and on the otherside first shot and goal from a freekick I never saw him take any before this one...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on September 21, 2014, 10:41:49 pm
lucky Ajax as always
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on September 21, 2014, 11:16:37 pm
how did he miss that? They are playing great, how is it possible Ajax is leading
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TWS001 on September 22, 2014, 01:42:12 am
Man Utd WOW!  :o :o ???
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on September 22, 2014, 02:44:40 am
Lampard!! ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on September 22, 2014, 05:52:18 am
Yeah ... what a collapse! Not surprised though given the defence probably has little confidence once a team runs at them & they start conceding.

But, it's a wake-up call for LvG & his plans for that defence.

Still ... quite shocking conceding 4 in 21 minutes with 2 of them penalties.

Off to watch the highlights ...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on September 22, 2014, 07:08:01 am
Ok - watched the goals only as there were no highlights yet. I mentioned to my father-in-law on Saturday night that I don't mind if United lose every away game, as long as they score goals. Really did not think that kind of a result was on the cards.

At least they are scoring though, which is definitely a turnaround from last season - they looked poor going forward in most games.

Again - Di Maria proves what a quality player he is, with his goal!! First, the turn of pace - then a great finish from the return pace from Rooney. Great lob over the keeper from inside the box.

But then, it is a shambles on the other end. The first goal Evans is ball watching - he could've tried to at least put the striker off ::). I must admit that the first penalty looked incredibly weak as there was a pretty robust shoulder challenge on Rafael (sprawling to the ground), but then goes down like a sack of potatoes. Cunning on the striker to get Rafael to respond ... but very questionable decision.

Same old re: the rest ... Blackett is too inexperienced to be starting every game.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on September 22, 2014, 09:08:17 am
Will watch it tomorrow morning (if my downloader finds the MOTD episode)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on September 23, 2014, 09:17:59 am
Impressive...

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/29319380
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on September 23, 2014, 09:23:11 am
Yeah great goal, league leaders Paderborn :o
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 28, 2014, 12:36:38 am
went for a shower and Man City let a 2 goal first half lead slip to Hull, what the hell happened there.  Man Utd cruising past West Ham as expected.

Missed the Liverpool Everton derby earlier but will be good to see Jagielka's 30 yard volley in stoppage time to earn a draw.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on September 28, 2014, 07:23:54 am
Yeah - really got to thank that Chelsea player, hey Eric :P

Not too impressed with the straight red for Rooney. Also, would've liked a more composed United after being 2 goals up. Guess it may be a few more months/years until I can say "United defence" and "composure" in the same sentence with the words "lack of" thrown in.

Edit ... saw the goals. Just laughable (or head in hands) defending for the goal they conceded ::)
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Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 28, 2014, 09:47:54 am
haha i couldnt think who you meant there ::) getting late, got it now.  Yeah Lampards a bit of a revelation for City at the moment, gotta hand it to him.  Quite happy with Citys form this season up till now, playing a lot of really good stuff.

Rooney sending off, personally i think it was deserved, it looked too much like he kicked out when he was just trying to make a tactical foul, unnecessary but fair imo.

Good to see Spurs getting a point at Arsenal, was hoping they would hold out for a rare win there watching the highlights.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on September 28, 2014, 10:51:51 am
Yeah - seems like City appears to be one that may challenge Chelsea who are looking damn good at the moment.

No highlights of the challenge - but is poor when you team captain gets a straight red. Quite pathetic actually.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on September 30, 2014, 06:39:37 am
Don't really have much opinion on Stoke, but ... Go Stoke! Would love to see Newcastle lose again :P
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TWS001 on September 30, 2014, 06:45:26 am
Newcastle are just one of those clubs that are spectacular for all the wrong reasons. Have a good season once in 6 or 7 years and then are like a soap opera for the rest of the time. Been that way for 25 years.
Remember about 8 or 9 years ago going to a Belgium beer festival and ending up having an in depth discussion about Newcastle with a bunch of Geordies. Think it was Souness in charge at that time. And who could forget "that" Joe Kinnear news conference?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on October 01, 2014, 06:15:12 am
Just turned on the City v Roma match. Saw Totti's goal - little unlucky that Hart slipped.

Roma do look good though.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on October 01, 2014, 06:25:11 am
unlucky Hart slipped?  ???
Hart is always "unlucky" I would call that a skill

Ajax got screwed, they went ahead a little bit lucky but a minute later the referee gave a penalty because one of his helpers saw  handball, replay told otherwise but hey we rather have 6 people that can srew up instead of a video referee, penalty got converted but that was to be expected, Cillisen is the keeper  ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on October 01, 2014, 07:17:20 am
Yeah Beuk, Hart does have a habit. It was definitely fortunate as it would've been harder for Totti to score (still a quality finish).
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on October 01, 2014, 08:31:24 am
didn't see a slip, just saw a goalkeeper wait halfway and give Totti all the time in the world
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on October 01, 2014, 08:41:53 am
Yeah - dodgy quality from www.matchhighlight.com unfortunately, but he did slip - screenshot as they changed around the 53 second mark shows Hart getting up:
(http://i.imgur.com/oAOWOS6.png)

I'm not a fan of his at all - think he is a poor keeper.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on October 01, 2014, 08:14:33 pm
but that he slipped there wasn't the problem, he had all the time to charge after that, he just waited for something
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on October 01, 2014, 08:18:46 pm
Sure he hesitated - but he still slipped - first. That's why I said Totti was fortunate & had enough time to place the shot.

We know that Totti is not the fastest, but if Hart had not slipped, he could possibly have made the save - whether he hesitated or not.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on October 01, 2014, 09:19:35 pm
He just would have hesitated longer  ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on October 05, 2014, 11:55:25 pm
I am in awe of the goalkeeping performance De Gea has put on today.  What a phenomenal save at the end from Barry there.  Incredilble.   I was already disagreeing with the commentators choice of Di Maria for MOTM and then he pulled that save out the bag and that just confirmed my thoughts.   Surely an IF De Gea coming next week.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on October 06, 2014, 06:27:57 am
Eric, managed to watch some replays - not the best quality or angles - from what I saw though, it was quite an impressive performance by him. No doubt De Gea will be a popular choice for TOTW.

I did like Di Maria's goal though - lucky to get to Mata - but decent lay-off by him and then Di Maria running onto the ball & finishing on his right.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on October 06, 2014, 06:41:12 am
Decided to watch the Real Madrid v Athletic Bilboa game. Early goal for Real & they have been dominating, but Athletic's offside trap has been very good. From a FK they caught 5 Real players offside :D. One close one, but just consistently catching them - it's amusing to watch.

And there's the second ... from a corner ... wonder if they can keep this 2 goal lead  :P
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TWS001 on October 10, 2014, 08:42:22 am
Spain lose to Slovakia!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on October 12, 2014, 04:14:01 am
My my Germany could score 30+ against Gibraltar, Ireland 7 up after 57mins
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TWS001 on October 12, 2014, 04:44:32 am
Anybody see the Brazil vs Argentina game earlier? Brazil won 2-0 and Messi had a penalty saved, but some of the Brazilian players basically manhandling the referee and on mass shoving their faces right into his face. Happened in both halves. Ok the referee was totally out of his depth but this stuff is surely not allowed? Disgraceful. If I'd done that when I used to play in the Southern Amateur League in London, I'd have without doubt been sent off and had a length ban and fine.
Bring back Colina! Like to see them do that against him. The only ref that could possibly be the cover star on a version of PES back on PS2. David Elleray and Mike Riley on the cover of Fifa16 perhaps?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on October 14, 2014, 08:05:48 am
Glad Beuk  :o :o :o

Iceland  ??? ???
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on October 14, 2014, 08:35:23 am
yup they lost it totally.....already told you that the WC we got lucky a couple of times. Defense is really really bad......and Blind??? WTF.....he is a nightmare  ::)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on October 18, 2014, 07:47:55 pm
Bad footballers thinking they are good and don't need to work for a result, I would kick RvP and Sneijder to the curb and build from scratch. Back to wingers that can go past a defender, when poor Robben gets the ball after a minute of buildup he is facing four players, get some tempo into it and why not try Van Dijk?

(reminds me of pre-ordering FM2015 :D)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on October 18, 2014, 10:21:23 pm
And please get rid of Martins Indi, never liked him. Was very glad when ge was sold to Porto
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TWS001 on October 19, 2014, 04:34:59 am
So, 4 goals for Aguero, plus an 8-0 win for Southampton against Sunderland. Has anyone seen this own goal yet? Meant to be a good one.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: guest15 on October 19, 2014, 05:35:48 am
sneijder destroyed Fenerbahce in the derby of Istanbul, 2 screamers on 88, 89th min.

http://www.ligtv.com.tr/mac-merkezi/galatasaray-fenerbahce?id=111000085 (http://www.ligtv.com.tr/mac-merkezi/galatasaray-fenerbahce?id=111000085)

potential IF incoming ...

edit: and today was my bday, so a perfect gift from him : )
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on October 19, 2014, 06:00:00 am
Yeah TWS ... was a good one ... ;D

First goal in this link ... http://www.matchhighlight.com/latest-goals/england/premier-league/southampton-vs-sunderland/
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on October 19, 2014, 06:02:30 am
Happy Birthday OT!!

Went & watched some highlights ... 2 cracking goals by Sneijder!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on October 19, 2014, 07:42:49 am
happy birthday Oto!


IF Sneijder!!!! Yeah baby!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TWS001 on October 19, 2014, 08:36:28 am
happy birthday Oto!


IF Sneijder!!!! Yeah baby!

And will be cheaper because packs will be opened for Aguero I'm sure.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on October 19, 2014, 10:46:39 am
need to pick up IF afellay this weekend. Him, IF Sneijder and IF maher makes a nice attacking unbalanced midfield  :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on October 20, 2014, 06:18:45 am
So ... the own goal that Dunne scored today means he is now the leading 'own-goal scorer' for the premier league ... :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TWS001 on October 20, 2014, 06:22:04 am
So ... the own goal that Dunne scored today means he is now the leading 'own-goal scorer' for the premier league ... :D

He has most red cards as well!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on October 20, 2014, 06:38:08 am
:D

At least he does not have the lowest pace in UT. He has some positives in his life :P
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TWS001 on October 20, 2014, 06:46:07 am
You may actually get to play against him in mid March. Dunne vs McGeady or Long, hmmm.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TWS001 on October 21, 2014, 07:42:00 am
Any see that a player died at the weekend trying to do a summersault after scoring a goal? It was in an Indian lower league match, bt it had commentators so must have been a reasonable standard.
It was a shocking goal, the goalkeeper fumbles off the post and he blasts it in from 6 yards. What a stupid way to die. Wonder if managers will put a ban on these celebrations now? Just not worth the risk.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on October 21, 2014, 07:17:43 pm
Yes I did see that.  Very sad indeed, to pass away in celebration.

So easy for accidents to happen.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on October 22, 2014, 06:08:20 am
Watching the Roma v Bayern game. Robben clinical - getting the shot off incredibly quick & well placed. Gotta wonder about Cole defending that though. Yes - will pick on him at every occasion :P
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on October 22, 2014, 06:13:37 am
Just on that Indian player, suppose over the years we've seen so many extravagant celebrations like that and just waiting when it goes wrong.

Sad indeed, but not sure it will make any difference on "the world stage" for managers to stop the prima donnas from doing it. But, if it had happened to a Balotelli, then I suppose there would be a bigger outcry.

Again, sad though.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on October 22, 2014, 06:14:25 am
Ok ... 2 quick goals and Roma struggling.

Good news for City though! They may just feel like they could get a result in Rome.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on October 22, 2014, 06:22:19 am
And ... another 2 ... wow :o

Rome is burning ...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on October 22, 2014, 06:33:02 am
So sad Ajax plays in this side of the draw, i have no subscription for other channels during the week so I'm stuck watching that crap, instead of watching bayern. The strenght between barca and ajax is so big its just annoying to watch, barca taking it easy for el clasico
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on October 22, 2014, 06:14:47 pm
wow on Bayern.....they really humiliated Roma on their own turf. It does however show once again the whole CL is about three teams and may be two runner ups. The rest is there to be taken apart.



Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on October 23, 2014, 06:46:28 am
Watching the L'Pool v Real game. End of the first half ...

Wow ... Liverpool are struggling. Balotelli ... £16M + whatever they're paying him - wasted! Coutinho had a decent strike as did Gerrard & Sterling just runs but not much comes from it. Nothing really going forward.

Quality first goal though - great touch 'n pass by James for Ronaldo! 2nd was poor defending & the third was a goal mouth scramble. Domination by Real though.

Real ... just need that Neuer-esque keeper to turn them into a great team. Casillas looks nervous although he did make a few decent saves. Outfield - they look great!! Isco ... great work rate & continuously tracking back - especially when he loses the ball, he wins them back. Balo loses the ball then head down, turns and strolls back.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on October 24, 2014, 08:01:33 am
Erik Lamela though... 

COYS

http://youtu.be/qSZkBQwqQ6I (http://youtu.be/qSZkBQwqQ6I)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on October 24, 2014, 08:44:10 am
Damn :o ... I would imagine that heaps of supporters would have no idea that he actually hit that on his left. I opened it up on Youtube and slowed down to 0.5 speed to see it more clearly.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on October 24, 2014, 09:20:15 pm
El classico this weekend. Interesting this http://goo.gl/cE0hFI "Real Madrid vs Barcelona: El Clasico set to be the world's first ever €1 billion match"

Gives the estimate market value of each player. Got to wonder what the rest of the league makes up, in comparison to these 2 teams.

Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on October 25, 2014, 02:40:16 am
21 years ago today, this happened...

What a player he was.

http://youtu.be/9M--5rbdCBk (http://youtu.be/9M--5rbdCBk)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TWS001 on October 25, 2014, 04:21:47 am
21 years ago today, this happened...

What a player he was.

http://youtu.be/9M--5rbdCBk (http://youtu.be/9M--5rbdCBk)

Remember that goal well. Was certainly an entertaining player. Used to feature in goal of the month regularly. Scored some 30 yard screamer over his mate Tim Flowers around that time as well. Wonder what he would have done if he had ever left Southampton for a bigger club like Shearer did?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on October 25, 2014, 06:25:50 am
So, so good.

That lob over Schmeichel at 1:40...

http://youtu.be/JkBnYm8m8bU (http://youtu.be/JkBnYm8m8bU)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on October 25, 2014, 07:01:50 am
Ah ... a quality player indeed! Respected him so much for staying!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TWS001 on October 25, 2014, 07:09:29 am
Can remember all those goals! Was so so into watching football the early to mid 90s, loved the premier league back then. Watched everything. Saturday mornings watching Football Italia and the live match on a Sunday lunchtime. Homework was the annoyance that tried to get in the way!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on October 25, 2014, 06:23:27 pm
magic goals there, have to admit I ddin't know the lad  :-[
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TWS001 on October 25, 2014, 07:19:18 pm
Remember this guy? Wasn't around for long but scored a few decent goals. Also he seems to be the inspiration behind FUT 15 with his running and dribbling!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JfLz-WgbqY8
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on October 25, 2014, 08:22:17 pm
lol TWS

But I don't know the guy.... :-[

excuse me for the bad quality but I always liked this one from Cruyff a lot. He was doing his laces when he accidently got the ball. Look what he did with it with the laces still in his right hand and apparently with one shoe not very tight on his foot:

http://youtu.be/R1QtotqR2Yo
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on October 25, 2014, 08:26:01 pm
and this were EA got some more inspiration...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6xYxfYdS5o
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on October 25, 2014, 09:11:57 pm
LOL!

#1 own goal is a classic!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on October 27, 2014, 05:29:57 am
Watched the 2nd half of the Utd v Chelsea game. Damn lucky to get away with a point.

Feels like they had quite a bit of possession in the 2nd half, but not many real opportunities. Do understand that you're only as good as you're opposition allows you - Chelsea have a pretty decent defence.

LvG / Utd need a lot more time ...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on October 29, 2014, 10:30:03 am
Been browsing Flipboard & the real world of football is funny! Or, suppose in this case it could be scary ...
Sleman vs Semarang (Indonesian football) - 5 own goals between them :o. Turns out it was a cup match & the winner would be facing Pusamania Borneo ... a team backed by the mafia!



On a "less funny & more impressive "note ... see that Rogerio Ceni has eclipse Giggs' record of most wins at one club (was 589). Interestingly, he holds more world records:
• Most goals scored as a goalkeeper
• Most matches played for one club
• Most games as captain

Due to his FK abilities, he has scored 123 goals :o  ... scoring his 100th:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXN5MzVjvdM

Apparently he retires in December having played 22 years at Sao Paulo FC. Got to think he's played with some of the best Brazilian players over that time.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on October 29, 2014, 06:47:50 pm
indeed quite a career!


amazing story on that cup game, are there any vids of it?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on October 29, 2014, 07:05:08 pm
There is this one:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LOA4sB944-w

But can't make much sense of it :D. Some really obvious own goals though!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on October 29, 2014, 07:16:39 pm
 :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TWS001 on October 30, 2014, 05:03:22 am
So those keepers were the template for programming the FUT goalkeepers this year?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TWS001 on November 03, 2014, 05:09:05 am
So today's Man Utd team was the most expensive team ever fielded in Premier League history. And then look what defence they ended up with at the end of the game. Football is strange at times.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on November 03, 2014, 06:57:37 am
LOL ... yeah. Most expensive midfield+forwards. That defence is horrible.

Then, Smalling - in his infinite wisdom - slides in like a schoolboy. This is one of the 'senior' defenders there. Laughable!

LvG needs to spend another 100M ... just on defenders. Has to be in January too, if he wants to qualify for CL football next season.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on November 03, 2014, 07:00:44 am
Just checked the starting line up. Man ... not a great looking team for the most expensive.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on November 03, 2014, 09:20:42 am
Wish Eric was still floating around Celtic - Rangers in the cup semi  ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on November 10, 2014, 08:04:49 pm
talking about an own goal:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7TSuvpy5KY
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on November 10, 2014, 09:24:36 pm
LOL ... had heard about this OG. Apparently Arsenal & someone else is looking at him ... guess he's hoping they miss that footage!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on November 10, 2014, 10:00:07 pm
well if they show him where the opponents goals is at the start of every half he could be a great signing! Long shots all day  ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on November 10, 2014, 10:50:25 pm
Lol ... is like training every time.  Funny!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TWS001 on November 13, 2014, 05:37:51 am
Anybody seen this tackle in the Swiss League at the weekend. Legal action being taken over it. Just watch the final angle. Ouch!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdButnnhiCk
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on November 13, 2014, 07:04:17 am
Yeah ... that was ridiculous! One of those you want to watch, but the moment you do, you end up turning your head away.

The list of what's injured is ... cruel. Will never be the same player again.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on November 13, 2014, 06:33:39 pm
oh wow that is brutal  ::) No intention of playing the ball
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TWS001 on November 14, 2014, 06:07:41 am
It's remarkably similar to a certain Roy Keane on Haaland:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_st29mlQwU
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on November 14, 2014, 06:52:56 am
Ah yes ... this one is ridiculous too!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TWS001 on November 16, 2014, 06:16:03 am
Away wins and clean sheets for Faroe Islands and Liechtenstein, even a clean sheet for San Marino. When do Andorra play?!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on November 17, 2014, 05:29:45 pm
Wow ... will Man Utd ever be in a position to field a full-strength team ... ::)

Seriously, this is beyond belief.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on November 27, 2014, 06:55:35 am
Don't know if this should be RL football, or under the 'funnies' section. Got a smile from me ...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OArACq2vEwY
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TWS001 on November 27, 2014, 07:07:09 am
I was fully expecting the second CB to be David Luiz!

In all seriousness though, swap Vieira and Xavi, Cannavaro and Silva around and it'd be a lot closer to 100 chem.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: guest15 on November 27, 2014, 09:11:23 am
he has a funny accent, not like the swedes l know of, more of like italian ...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on November 28, 2014, 06:41:59 pm
I am happy, Feyenoord won from Sevilla! We are through to the next round in the Europa League

(http://i58.tinypic.com/2lcwizb.jpg)

fantastic goal from Karim El Ahmadi:

http://youtu.be/r0wplHNRusQ


 :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: guest15 on November 28, 2014, 10:43:13 pm
howz kazim colin richards doing for feyenord ? he was completely utter shi t for turkish teams
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on November 29, 2014, 02:17:23 am
same here.....big mistake to hire him. They are lookign into a new striker during the dec/jan transfer window. He is only talking......utterly shitty player
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: guest15 on December 07, 2014, 02:51:06 am
did you guys see hummels last nite , during a free kick he ran to the goal line as in fifa, and cleared the ball : )
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TWS001 on December 07, 2014, 03:19:41 am
Stoke beating Arsenal 3-0 at half time. LOL
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on February 18, 2015, 07:49:49 am
Watching PSG -Chelsea, pretty bad game. 1-0 for Chelsea lucky first attempt on the goal. Hope EA is not watchong ;-)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on February 18, 2015, 08:01:36 am
Watching PSG -Chelsea, pretty bad game. 1-0 for Chelsea lucky first attempt on the goal. Hope EA is not watchong ;-)

Was always gonna be a tight affair after what happened to Chelsea last year, 1-1 PSG putting on the pressure now
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on February 18, 2015, 08:02:02 am
Yeah - actually streaming both games at the moment. The Shakhtar / Bayern game is turning into a potential red card festival.

A yellow now for Douglas Costa - high arm/elbow into Ribery's face. ::) ... not that Ribery is not giving his own back!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on February 18, 2015, 08:26:19 am
Nice run by Cavani ... so close.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on February 19, 2015, 08:32:01 am
So ... left-footed fullback blasts one in from 20-odd yds on his right. Glad to see this can happen in a real game & not just FIFA ;D.

Was a good strike by Marcelo
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on March 12, 2015, 07:32:54 am
Anyone see Mourinho's reaction to not getting a pen thats my exact reaction to BS in FUT all the time.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on March 12, 2015, 03:46:22 pm
Been out at a client the whole day - got back & watched highlights. 2 great headers by Luiz & Silva ... justifying their TOTY positions obviously :P
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on March 12, 2015, 05:29:10 pm
Ref didn't have his finest hour...

Glad the best team won in the end. against ten players and still sub a CD on for a CAM, they got what they deserved
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on March 12, 2015, 05:44:46 pm
Didn't see it live but I saw some replays and he was hardly touched.

Yeah mourinho got what deserved by playing on tje defense
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on March 12, 2015, 06:30:46 pm
Yeah - have no doubt PSG will contest that red card too. Looked bad initially, but from the replays it was never a red card. Oscar went it a bit awkwardly too.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TWS001 on March 15, 2015, 06:32:49 am
Burnley 1 Manchester City 0. Give Chelsea the trophy now.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on March 15, 2015, 06:41:20 am
Missed that result!  Agreed. 
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on March 16, 2015, 03:17:22 am
Just bookef a football trip for my olest and me, long weekend in Manchster and tickets for Cuty - Aston Villa. Looking foeard to it
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: sherlockh on March 16, 2015, 03:32:29 am
Just bookef a football trip for my olest and me, long weekend in Manchster and tickets for Cuty - Aston Villa. Looking foeard to it

Should be a good game with the villa recovery well under way
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on March 16, 2015, 08:35:06 pm
Just bookef a football trip for my olest and me, long weekend in Manchster and tickets for Cuty - Aston Villa. Looking foeard to it

Should be a good game with the villa recovery well under way

I really should stop posting from my iPhone  ::)

we will enjoy anyway, although we feel no 'love' for either team it would be great to see players like Toure, Aguero, etc live + 3 days father/son weekend is also great
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: guest15 on March 16, 2015, 09:13:14 pm
nice : ) i would have worshiped my father if he had taken me to UK for a city game : )
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on March 18, 2015, 05:10:17 pm
So ... last games for BPL ...
(http://i.imgur.com/HSD9R4P.png)

Must admit, United chasing a CL spot ... does look tough! Some really key games in there!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on March 18, 2015, 06:43:49 pm
nice : ) i would have worshiped my father if he had taken me to UK for a city game : )

I am gonna tell him that  ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on March 18, 2015, 08:41:12 pm
Ah yes ... do agree that it's amazing to 'hop over' and watch it!

A little far from us :P :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on March 19, 2015, 03:21:14 am
So ... last games for BPL ...

Must admit, United chasing a CL spot ... does look tough! Some really key games in there!

Utd do have the toughest, playing 4 of the top 7.
To be fair though, Liverpool, City and Arsenal do also face 3 of the top 7.

Spurs play only one of the top 7... so no excuses!.. though they have the most ground to make up.

It's all about the mid table teams at this stage too though.  They are the ones you want.  West Brom upwards.

Spurs and Southampton face 5 relegation battlers each.. and they can be tough games at this stage.
City and Liverpool face only 2, while Arsenal and Utd face 3.

If Utd are going to play the rest of the season like they did against us, they are certs for top four.
If we are going to play the rest of the season like we did against Utd, then we certs for finishing outside it.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on March 19, 2015, 06:52:19 am
True, Nop. It's not the easiest for others either. Suppose this weekend (Liverpool v United) will set the scene.

A win for Liverpool & Spurs, and there's hope for Spurs. However, should United get the win & Spurs falter, it would be nigh impossible for Spurs to get into the CL.

Permutations ... so many of them :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on March 19, 2015, 07:45:40 am
Watching the Barca / City game. Not sure who the commentator is - English guy - having a serious go at the Barca players after Nasri hacked Neymar down. I don't condone the whole players storming the ref, but he was going on about how Iniesta & co should get carded after complaining.

But ... damn, that was freakin' idiotic from Nasri. Considering that there have been quite a number of fouls (that was the 4th yellow card for City), people should not complain about players going on at the ref, when they see a team mate cynically hacked down like that.

BTW ... great strike by Tevez to put Juve one foot into the QFs!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on March 19, 2015, 07:48:20 am

BTW ... great strike by Tevez to put Juve one foot into the QFs!

Fuckin Tevez hoping Dortmund will get one early in the second half
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on March 19, 2015, 07:48:44 am
It does remind me about this FIFA proposal about the sin-bin concept - as they use in rugby. So, have a YC for your typical foul that deserves it, then a 'YC + sin-bin' for the tackle that Nasri made - very cynical, losing his cool. Gives players to get their head back into the game.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on March 19, 2015, 07:50:00 am
Motm tevez! Tasty
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on March 19, 2015, 09:16:19 am
Yeah - and you will probably see a MOTM Joe Hart. It would've been 4/5 goals for Barca. He made a lot of important (some terrific) saves.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on March 23, 2015, 06:00:56 am
Well ... it's a pretty damn good morning from this side. 3 points for United!

Watched a 3-min highlight video on it ... not sure if it was a red card, but what was Gerrard thinking! Pure frustration of course, but is there more there than simply being behind in the game? The tackle before was a hard one - no problem with it. Surely got rid of some testosterone with that one, but then stupidly stands on Herrera's leg ??? His time being up at Anfield and doing that, obviously does the club no good. Will he play again? Maybe a last hurrah in a meaningless game?

Still, I'm happy about the win. Mata's 2nd was well done! Thought Di Maria had fluffed the pass, but Mata's technique was near perfect.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on March 23, 2015, 07:38:48 am
Watching El Classico. Had to stream it - so Spanish commentary it is. one word - excitable. :D

Good game so far - surprising. 1-1 after 35 min. I guess you can call it the 'usual shenanigans' ... plenty there. ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on March 23, 2015, 09:40:52 am
Barca up fir their next championship?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: sherlockh on March 23, 2015, 10:33:41 am
Well ... it's a pretty damn good morning from this side. 3 points for United!

Watched a 3-min highlight video on it ... not sure if it was a red card, but what was Gerrard thinking! Pure frustration of course, but is there more there than simply being behind in the game? The tackle before was a hard one - no problem with it. Surely got rid of some testosterone with that one, but then stupidly stands on Herrera's leg ??? His time being up at Anfield and doing that, obviously does the club no good. Will he play again? Maybe a last hurrah in a meaningless game?

Still, I'm happy about the win. Mata's 2nd was well done! Thought Di Maria had fluffed the pass, but Mata's technique was near perfect.
Having watched the full game I have to admit that Utd were by far the best team, unfortunately liverpool just didn't perform and Gerrard completely lost it. It would have been hard enough with 11 but became almost impossible with 10, the only thing that nearly saved liverpool was Utd took their foot off the peddle when they got the second and they almost paid for it.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on March 23, 2015, 10:55:53 am
Interesting Sherlock.

What's your take on Gerrard leaving?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on March 23, 2015, 11:11:33 am
Barca up fir their next championship?

With the little amount of live football that I watch, it was interesting to watch this game ... forgetting about the yellow cards and general falling all over the place. ::)

With both teams being the powerhouse star-studded teams that they are, you could expect a dull game. It wasn't and to give Barca credit, they simply did not rely on their goal lead (twice) and strangle the game. If Neymar could actually shoot & the front 3 of Barca were not so damn selfish, they could've scored a few more.

However ... the DEF & MID of Barca is aging ... fast (IMO & I guess it's nothing new). Jordi is still there and is a great little full/wing back. Pique still has a few years, but the rest are getting old - Mathieu (31), Mascherano (30), Alves (31), Xavi (35 - know he's gone soon), Iniesta (30). They did well (or were lucky) to hold off the many attacks from Real.

10 games to go, 4 points ahead ... they might just make it. If they don't start bringing through some of the impressive youngsters that are supposed to be around, I do think they will really be struggling (defensively) in the next year or 3.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: sherlockh on March 23, 2015, 05:46:58 pm
Interesting Sherlock.

What's your take on Gerrard leaving?
i think it's probably best for all parties, not winning the league last season in the manner that it occurred hit gerrard very badly and I don't think he is the same player now. Moving to a new club may give him a new lease of life. When the decision was first made I wasn't sure it was the right one, since then the other players have stepped up and I don't think he is now able to command a first team place and I'm not sure he would want to stay as a bit part player, even with the huge influence he could still have on the younger players.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TWS001 on March 23, 2015, 06:55:13 pm
Sturridge with a 2* right footed, near post shot. Not seen that before!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on March 23, 2015, 07:11:46 pm
@tws; just play some fut 😃
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on March 23, 2015, 08:43:19 pm
Yeah Sherlock, you are right - other players have stepped up & from a club perspective it has panned out for the better. Must admit - didn't appear that it would be like this, but I guess you must give some kudos to Rodgers for having the guts to initiate this (if he indeed did so).
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TWS001 on March 24, 2015, 06:55:42 am
Gerrard - age is catching up with him now. Some players adapt their game and are able to keep going on, but some just are not the player they were in their 20s. Giggs kept going and was a totally different player than the one from the 90s when he was in his 30's. Michael Owen was not the player he started off as by the time he was 30, and there have been a lot since I was a kid that are massive in their teens and mid 20's but in their 30's were a shadow of themselves (Lee Sharpe, Nick Barmby, Nigel Clough, Owen from England since the Premier League started).
Gerrard was a great player but his time is up now unfortunately.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: guest15 on March 24, 2015, 06:59:53 am
sharpe ? wasnt he the LW for united?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on March 24, 2015, 07:33:48 am
Yeah TWS - true for so many.

sharpe ? wasnt he the LW for united?

Yep
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on March 24, 2015, 08:50:45 am
Yeah TWS - true for so many.

sharpe ? wasnt he the LW for united?

Yep

Ah the Sharpe shuffle  ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on March 29, 2015, 07:25:43 pm
did you watch the game Otu? First attempt directly a goal for Turkey...... 1-1 is a bad result for both countries. Shame...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on March 29, 2015, 08:23:35 pm
Saw that result & the kid showed me the stats on whoscored.com (really good site, must add!). 63.7% for the Dutch & plenty chances too, in comparison.

Similar to the Bulgaria v Spain too.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on March 29, 2015, 08:36:37 pm
It was the third attempt tho..second time Blind didn't squeeze and a turkish player was free in the box.

A horrible gameplan and formation from the dutch team, wingers cutting inside never a good cross from outside, players dribbling in midfield instead of passing fast. A referee that just didn't do enough with the timewasting, 8 "injury" treatments for turkish players second half, 6 substitution,  they have clear guidelines for those things don't they? add a minute for every treatment, add half a minute for every substitution and you get 11 minutes injury time, it's a lot I know but just follow the guidelines, he gave a minimum of 6 minutes and had enough after just 5 minutes, you can't blame the turks for time-wasting but you should deal with it accordingly.

And don't get me started on Sneijder, he was the best player on the pitch but a celebration like that when you score in injury-time and still have a result that is nothing short of abysmal is uncalled for. Putting his own PR before getting a good result is disgraceful.

Sack Hiddink, Sack Blind en get a coach that puts the players in the right spots.

Possesion was close to 75% whole game until we dismantled the midfield and played route one, the Turkish team got hold of midfield and possession after that and didn't look like they would concede
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on March 30, 2015, 01:32:33 am
yeah the Dutch team is pretty bad, also because of the fact that Hiddink has no clue what he is doing, so it looks like no EC and with Blind as the next manager no WC after that too. Crazy KNVB
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: guest15 on March 30, 2015, 03:44:34 am
unfortunately could not see the game, as it was not broadcasted here, due some broadcast rights problem ... hv read that first half turkish team plan was ok, but our coach could not give an answer to what hiddink has done second half .. like he went for 2 strikers etc etc ... we don't hold a chance to qualify anyway
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TWS001 on April 17, 2015, 02:44:46 am
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5BcVQyj7m0

LOL!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on April 18, 2015, 04:03:56 pm
indeed LOL! Not a bad game, it did show how good Barca is and how boring the CL actually has become.

Will be visiting Feyenoord - De Graafschap wit some friends tomorrow. Looking foward to a buddy day. Week after that : Man City - Aston Villa!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on April 18, 2015, 09:50:08 pm
Nice to see Suarez play well, best player we ever scouted :D

I've been trying to get tickets for almost a week now for the cup final, don't think I'm going to succeed :'(
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on April 19, 2015, 08:01:13 am
How do the get those muppets on MOTD? Stating that it doesn't matter De Gea's feet are still in the box when he handles the ball outside the box...YEAH RIGHT IT MATTERS!!! It's in the rules it isn't handball then, so way doesn't it matter??? Can't they just get some players that in their 20 years playing professional football learned a thing or two about football? Phil is almost worse then the co-commentator that stated that a two legged knee high tackle wasn't a foul because he had his eye on the ball so he couldn't be held responsible for hitting his opponent ::)...

Comments like those remind me why I usually tape MOTD so I can skip the talks and just watch the games :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on April 19, 2015, 08:03:52 am
Oh well, I guess if you can't score with 70% possession, then one cannot argue a result.

One more big game for Chelsea to overcome & the title is theirs.

See that the win for PSV has given them the title win. Damn, they scored a lot of goals this season.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on April 19, 2015, 08:20:55 am
Mourinho always plays for the result, can't blame him. They have to step up next year if you see the progress Man Utd and Arsenal made this year.

PSV played great throughout the season, really worrying tho that the team that was so much better then all others in the league got knocked out so easy in Europe, really tells a lot about the overall level.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on April 19, 2015, 08:45:20 am
Yeah Beuk, agree on both points.

It's a pity (shame) that the likes of the BPL and Barca & Real, so easily attract people with high wages & 'club stature'. I know we have to accept that these economies are there & will always be there, but sometimes you lose out on talent - watching it, seeing it develop, etc.

Man Utd - well, am obviously happy that qualification for CL football is a reality and hope they can stay in that 3rd spot. Falcao has to go to free up funds for growing the team. Stunned that the defence has been able to keep it together for the majority of the season - really surprised.

Arsenal have obviously been a surprise - maintaining a run that many would've thought would fizzle out. I still feel that they probably don't have the depth - injury to Sanchez, who can step up?

Wonder who both managers are going to look at, to strengthen though. Chelsea need another striker - Costa is prolific, but injury prone. Possibly another defender (aging Terry), but other than that, they have an amazing midfield!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on April 19, 2015, 09:36:39 am
Makes you wonder why they bought all those players this year, the ones playing well were at the club last year.

Man Utd need to get a replacement for Carrick, Carrick was the missing link in the tactic and they need a younger one or at least a decent replacement to fill his spot, I don't think Blind is that player in the long run and I wouldn't know anyone else tbh. they should focus on selling players first,  Falcao and RVP out, first 18  players are good enough, most players can play in more then one position, only buy if you can get a much better player then the ones you have and only if you can get them for a good price, no need for panic buys.

For the Dutch team it's getting really difficult, we have talent enough but they just go away for the money too soon and end up being a benchwarmers when they are at that age that they just need to play matches, even the step up for Depay and Wijnaldum is too big I think, I'd rather see them try to reach the second round in the champions league with Psv next year and then go to Southampton or so instead of looking for a move to a Man Utd right now.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on April 19, 2015, 09:59:01 am
Once again agree with all you said.

Obviously the talent that Depay is, would love to have him at Man Utd, but how many youngsters have struggled in the likes of the PL. Might have a good first season, then some Roy Keane-type crunches them a few times, denting their confidence & then they're shipped out never to reach their potential.

For the good of Dutch football (internationally & CL progress) they do need them to stay around and build & retain the quality players. If Depay goes, it will spur others to believe they can get the better 'pay day'.

Onto Utd ... it did seem like Blind was a short term fix. Have no problem with that & think that LvG recognised that he (Utd) drastically needed someone like Blind. Future ... yeah, Carrick has proved this season that he gels the midfield together, very well. It seems evident the team they put out against Chelsea - had to move Rooney back with Falcao up front. Getting that solid, consistent, controlling midfielder means Rooney is playing further up the field - where he should be.

Whilst I am (almost) relieved that they will be playing in CL next season, beyond this season that there are still some major changes to be made. They are so top heavy on some of those salaries (RvP & Falcao like you say). I would love LvG to ignore the big name players, e.g. forget about Hummels & get in a younger starlet like Varane/Laporte - not that they will be cheap. Even if the person struggles, there's nothing like that top-flight experience.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on April 19, 2015, 08:09:26 pm
According to the technical director from PSV, Man utd are among three teams that have showed interest, PSG is another team. I think the step is too big but with Utd under V Gaal maybe he can make it.

Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on April 20, 2015, 12:11:18 pm
And there you go Beuk ...
http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11667/9813626/manchester-united-make-memphis-depay-enquiry-psv-confirm

Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on April 22, 2015, 02:23:46 am
That was the news in Holland on sundaymorning  ::) :P glad some newspaper picked it up yesterday :D tell me when they write that Bayern and Liverpool are two others team that have made an enquiry next to PSG and Man Utd?  ;)

Can't wait for the match tonight, doubt Bayern will get it right tonight but looking forward to it, maybe Robben can play a couple of minutes as a secret weapon

Are you getting nervous yet @glad? Away against Groningen on sunday that could be the next loss and then Vitesse next, it could end in a dissaster.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on April 22, 2015, 02:28:43 am
A bit, never saw them play sooooo bad

Hopefully they will find their mojo again.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on April 22, 2015, 04:31:07 am
Robben in suit, he will not be playing tonight

last year groningen-feyenoord was the invention of the 532 v Gaal had so much luck with.
Groningen again getting better end of the season, could well be a game like this one  ;)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVk-_NgsQuI
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on April 22, 2015, 05:08:41 am
Porto just waiting on Bayern to score, no pressure on bayern's defence like last game. Players going down easy, referee not up to his task, could be a boring evening..
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on April 22, 2015, 05:42:03 am
Porto just waiting on Bayern to score, no pressure on bayern's defence like last game. Players going down easy, referee not up to his task, could be a boring evening..
... and that changet - quite dramatically!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TWS001 on April 22, 2015, 05:46:40 am
Porto just waiting on Bayern to score, no pressure on bayern's defence like last game. Players going down easy, referee not up to his task, could be a boring evening..
... and that changet - quite dramatically!

Just got home from work, 5-0 at half time! Have Porto signed David Luiz today?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on April 22, 2015, 05:57:09 am
We have quit a different opion about the word boring... ;D

This was exactly the game i thought it would be when i wrote boring match, I had hoped porto would play much better, bayern struggling, maybe extra time, maybe shootouts. I'm looking at my tvseries collection now instead of watching football
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on April 22, 2015, 06:13:47 am
Ah, didn't see the time stamp on your post :).

Watched about 5 min of it now - switched from the Barca/PSG game. Wasn't much better on that side (for the neutral).
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on April 22, 2015, 06:15:47 am
I'm looking at my tvseries collection now instead of watching football
What have you been watching recently?

Must say that I have enjoyed Bloodline & Daredevil (recent Netflix releases). Also, a few of the Backstrom ones have been entertaining.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: guest15 on April 22, 2015, 07:05:09 pm
We have quit a different opion about the word boring... ;D

This was exactly the game i thought it would be when i wrote boring match, I had hoped porto would play much better, bayern struggling, maybe extra time, maybe shootouts. I'm looking at my tvseries collection now instead of watching football


same here , yday after the 3 rd goal of bayern, messaged my fantasy football gang, saying, its boring to be a bayern fan : P

Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on April 26, 2015, 07:44:25 pm
@ the airport of Manchester at the moment. Lovely 3 days with my son. We took the stadium tour if Old Trafford, magic! Yesterday watched the game City vs Villa. Great stadium and a nice game. Really enjoyed it. We hoped for a victory for Villa and they came very close. Nice to see Vlaar play life again.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TWS001 on April 26, 2015, 07:54:56 pm
@ the airport of Manchester at the moment. Lovely 3 days with my son. We took the stadium tour if Old Trafford, magic! Yesterday watched the game City vs Villa. Great stadium and a nice game. Really enjoyed it. We hoped for a victory for Villa and they came very close. Nice to see Vlaar play life again.

Shame that they gifted a 1-0 lead, and that Benteke offside that wasn't. I didn't watch it though, was busy watching my team Barnet seal their return to Fifa 16!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on April 26, 2015, 08:02:07 pm
They were very inlucky, I was ver impressed by Delph and Sanchez. They were all over the pitch. Was also nice to see Silva play. In ine word : quality!

So next year some nice bronze players from Barnett?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TWS001 on April 26, 2015, 08:20:06 pm
They were very inlucky, I was ver impressed by Delph and Sanchez. They were all over the pitch. Was also nice to see Silva play. In ine word : quality!

So next year some nice bronze players from Barnett?

John Akinde. Remember using him in FUT12. Big, strong, decent pace. Scored 31 league goals so should be decent. Curtis Weston was decent a couple of FUT's ago as well.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on April 26, 2015, 08:41:57 pm
Awesome Glad! Sounds like a great time with the boys! Well done Dad!!! One day hope to get to OT with kid too ... one day :D.

Watched the highlights & can only agree - not offside & would've been a penalty to Villa. Could've been a great result for United too ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on May 03, 2015, 11:46:33 pm
Nice to watch a BPL game in the stadium, went to watch Lazio last weekend, it was way to busy at ST Pieter square so opted out on that one en went to an empty stadium instead, AS roma is the only popular team in Rome.

Watched two horrible Bpl matches yesterday with the both lesser teams winning, Southampton really looks out of since november honestly and Man utd wasn't great either, they lack creativity in and around the box last weeks.

two hours till kickoff, I'm really nervous  :-[ could be our first cup win in history,
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on May 04, 2015, 06:04:25 am
Congrats Beuk! Deserved victory
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on May 05, 2015, 05:22:39 am
Thanks, it was great!! still watching clips of the party
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on May 14, 2015, 06:50:00 am
Just wow !!!!

Love it, no RM in the final, looking forward to this final, Pirlo vs Messi
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on May 14, 2015, 11:03:50 am
Agreed! Love it too!!!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TWS001 on May 15, 2015, 03:31:29 am
Should be a good game!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on May 15, 2015, 06:25:23 am
Wow. Joys for Italian football last night ... not so much now. Fiorentina creamed by Sevilla & Napoli needs a goal or they're out.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on May 15, 2015, 06:33:33 am
Fiorentina gets a Spanish spanking  ::)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on June 03, 2015, 08:15:31 pm
Going to be interesting with Blatter stepping down. Is this a true sign of his guilt, or being very brave resigning at this time?

Not sad to see him go.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on June 03, 2015, 11:28:25 pm
I would say: guilt. Not the person to do something in the interest of FIFA
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TWS001 on June 07, 2015, 04:54:02 am
Well, that didn't take long.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on June 07, 2015, 05:00:53 am
Nope, Vidal just let Iniesta run into the box , crazy
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TWS001 on June 07, 2015, 06:01:24 am
Here we go. Game on!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on June 07, 2015, 06:15:11 am
Damn that was a 100% penalty for Juve, shitty referee, Barca scores

Game over

Hate this
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TWS001 on June 07, 2015, 06:17:05 am
That's it now. Or not!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on June 07, 2015, 06:58:13 am
Heart wanted a Juve win,  must admit.  Close call that one, but I do think that Pogba was falling over a little so didn't help.

Good game for a final.  Barça simply have been a quality team this year.  Juve have had a great season,  but just miss that 'stand out' player. 
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on June 07, 2015, 07:11:49 am
Correct although he could have give one seeing Alves arm around the neck of Pogba

Barca has just more quality, but anything can happen in one game
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on June 07, 2015, 07:16:13 am
I'm just sad Neymar made the third...

Would have been such a sweet Trivial Pursuit question; name the three players that decided the champions league final that started their career at Fc Groningen.

All in all it was close, didn't expect it the first 20 minutes, really looked like a Vidal send off would mean a walk over but somehow both didn't happen and Juventus looked better a big part second half
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TWS001 on September 01, 2015, 05:12:47 am
There's some serious money changing hands this transfer window. And looks like De Gea has gone to Real at last now. Man Utd have spent a quarter of a billion pounds in a year and still can't beat Swansea.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TWS001 on September 01, 2015, 06:14:56 am
Strong rumours that Ibarbo is joining Watford. Ibarbo in the BPL in 16? This is not good for FUT. Surely some rich Qatar team must want him!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on September 01, 2015, 07:42:15 am
Man Utd have spent a quarter of a billion pounds in a year and still can't beat Swansea.

You know mate, if Swansea were say, West Ham (who had 3 points from their 3 games), Utd were playing at home & then lost 0-3, I'd be upset with the result.

But, Swansea are no push over this year (away draw with Chelsea on the 1st day) & Gomis is already proving this season that he ain't a 'non-rare' in real life. He's doing quite well actually with his 4 goals in 4 starts. Andre Ayew for free was not a bad signing either.

Yes - the winner from Gomis should've been saved! No doubt that De Gea will be missed and defence is still an area that LvG needs to strengthen (please, please already!!!).

Do the clubs in the premier league spend money ... oh yes they do! Only a handful (or 2) of other clubs in Europe compete with the big 4/5/6 clubs in England, in terms of spending power. And they do spend!

Per the wonderful site - www.transfermarkt.com (or the co.uk site for £) quite easy to track transfer history. This - http://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/manchester-united/alletransfers/verein/985 - has the full detailed transfers for United.

So, in terms of United's transfers ... have they spent money - yep! A whopping £199.4 in the last 2 seasons. But, please note the other side of the ledger - recouped more than half of that £103.76! The 3 key signings this year (Depay, Schneiderlin & Darmian) - 2x 25yo and a 21yo ... I'm not upset with that. Just that damn defence! :)

Also, I'd loved to know what the United wage budget looks like now with the recent transfers out.

So ... with respect ... the comment is slightly misleading :).
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on September 01, 2015, 09:30:47 am
Wow ... This De Gea deal is causing an uproar :).

People are just human after all ... :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on September 01, 2015, 09:36:05 am
Also ... really interesting to see the Serie A transfers, specifically Juve, Inter & Roma (internal movements too).
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TWS001 on September 01, 2015, 09:47:27 am
When you look at Swansea, it's incredible where they are. In the early 2000's they were on the verge of dropping out of League 2, almost bankrupt and playing at a run down out ground. They are now a team that should be pushing for the Europa League spots.
United are still building a new team after the ridiculously successful Fergie era. Seems to be progressing well, but can't believe they haven't strengthened the defence yet. A few deals have not come off but with a few departures (Evans, Blackett out on loan) means surely something must be happening tomorrow surely?
De Gea's move has collapsed, Valdes is still there. They are better than Romero but will they be frozen out? A lot of questions to be answered. Also, will a striker come in with Hernandez gone? Heard wispers of Charlie Austin.....
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on September 01, 2015, 10:25:12 am
The whole De Gea debacle is atrocious! Given the high profile of this status, surely there should have been more than simply 'documents were in unreadable format'.

LvG certainly has his own way, but for DDG's sake, it should not have been left till this late.

Funnily enough I actually like Romero - well, he's more likeable than Valdes who has certainly has had his fair share of dodgy moments in the past.



Off the point ... back to transfers and reading (once again) on Porto's transfer history. They must undoubtedly be the most successful club at turning a profit on players (http://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/fc-porto/alletransfers/verein/720).
Falcao - 3.8M -> 28M
James R - 5.15 -> 31.5M
Mangala - 4.55M -> 28M
Danilo - 9.1M -> 22M
Alex Sandro - 6.72M -> 18.2M
Jackson Martinez - 6.22M -> 24.5M
Hulk - 13.3M -> 38.5M
João Moutinho - 7.7M -> 17.7M
Lisandro López - 1.6M -> 16.8M
Aly Cissokho - 210k -> 11.34M

Others too ...
Iturbe - 2.98M -> 10.5M
Otamendi - 2.8M -> 8.4M
Fernando - 500k -> 10.5M
Fredy Guarín - 700k -> 7.7M
Bruno Alves - Youth -> 15.4M
Raul Meireles - Free - 9.1M

Pretty much everything they touch turns to gold!

Also checked on Ajax & Benfica ... interesting profits there too!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on September 01, 2015, 10:46:19 am
If Porto has the best scouts in the world, Ajax has the best youth programme (I think we know this is not surprising!)

Not necessarily massive transfers, but boy there's been some talent come through their doors!
Ricardo Kishna - 2.8M
Aras Özbiliz - 2.1M
Christian Eriksen - 9.45M
Daley Blind - 12.25M
Toby Alderweireld - 4.9M
Siem de Jong - 6.09M
Jan Vertonghen - 8.75M
Gregory van der Wiel - 4.2M
Vurnon Anita - 5.95M
Ryan Babel - 12M
Nigel de Jong - 1M
Johnny Heitinga - 7M
Wesley Sneijder - 18.9M
Maarten Stekelenburg - 5.13M
Rafael van der Vaart - 3.57M

Some oldies too … would shudder to think what money these guys would go for in today's market!   
Patrick Kluivert - 1.4M
Ronald de Boer - 5.25M
Frank de Boer - 5.25M
Edwin van der Sar - Free :(
Edgar Davids - Free :(
Clarence Seedorf - 3.5M
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on September 01, 2015, 08:17:10 pm
Well, well ... it seems that Real Madrid were late with their documents. What a joke! :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on September 02, 2015, 04:36:06 pm
crazy stuff!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 04, 2015, 07:42:56 pm
City in great shape this season.   Can't wait to see how De Bruyne fits in.  I think he will be a fantastic signing and silence any doubters.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on September 04, 2015, 08:07:46 pm
Yeah - certainly strengthened an already good looking side.

Won't mention much around the DDG debacle & a certain expensive teenager. Plenty pressure on him!

I do think Utd did well with Depay, Darmian & Schneiderlin. Schweiny will hopefully add some solidity to the midfield too. But, the freakin' defence! Not sure what LvG has up his sleeve ... ::)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TWS001 on September 07, 2015, 07:10:18 am
What is going on with the Dutch team guys? Some terrible results of late.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on September 07, 2015, 05:12:50 pm
pretty simple TWS.

1) the WC was unrealistic good. We were lucky against Spain and from then we grew into the tourney. Team played and acted as a team.
2) the Football Bond put Hiddink in place for 2 years and already announced is successor Bllind. Crazy if you think about it. Blind only has 1 year experience as head coach  ???. Next to that Ronald Koeman wanted to become the head coach and I think most Dutch people would have loved to see that too.
3) Hiddink lost his magic years ago  (think he want down the drain when he signed for Anzi for the money). He messed up by selecting not the strongest players, didn't managed to make a team of it. Made some poor choices during the qualification games.
4) he resigned so they put Blind forward

He is absolutely a headless chicken. For the two most crucial games of the whole qualification he selected Van der Wiel who didn't play this year, Martins Indi who played 29 minutes this year for Porto, Riederwald who played in Ajax 2  :o. And he could have made some solid choices like Janmaat, Van Beek, Nigel de Jong, etc.

5) he let a team play that could only lose.
 433 :
- depay - Huntelaar - Robben. Both Robben as Depay never ever give a cross, so Huntelaar better could have stayed home. Second game against Turkey he put in Van Persie and Narsingh as Robben is injured. A toothless attack.
- in the midfiedl he played without a pittbul like De Jong, Sneijder did well but Klaasen is a talented player but you cannot expect him to win the game/midfield for you.
- the defense was a joke, look at it:

first game: Blind  ??? , Indi, De Vrij (he was solid) - Van der Wiel
second game: Riederwald - Bruma - De Vrij - Van der Wiel

too weak, too many mistakes and two players didn't play for their clubs.

The general feeling in The Netherlands is that they asked for it. And tell you, WC 2018 will also not be reachable for the Dutch.

And why Cillessen is preferred above Krul is a mystery for me ??

Nah....these 4 years after the successful WC are gone. Shame.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on September 07, 2015, 05:33:48 pm
Wow! Sad times :(!

Not good at all!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on September 07, 2015, 07:24:13 pm
Interesting to read that Glad, its been an eye opener how badly the dutch are doing in this qualification campaign.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TWS001 on September 08, 2015, 05:08:00 am
It does seem a bit crazy what has happened. Can't remember a tournament without a Dutch team there, and normally always something interesting going on, on or off pitch. The players available should be good enough to qualify, especially for a Euro with more places.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on September 08, 2015, 06:49:59 am
It does seem a bit crazy what has happened. Can't remember a tournament without a Dutch team there, and normally always something interesting going on, on or off pitch. The players available should be good enough to qualify, especially for a Euro with more places.

tell Blind that  ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on September 13, 2015, 08:45:14 am
Woke up this morning to some 'pleasant results'. Watched the highlights of the Utd - Liverpool first (obviously) and was beaming after 85 min ;D.

This is not a justification around the price of the kid, but can see the similarity when people compare him to Henry. Yes, just the first game & there is a tremendously long way to go, before he'll ever be worthy of being truly recognised in the same category. But, his style, the manner of the run, quick turn to get past the defender and then composure in the finish ... I was impressed - all that on debut.

I won't (or try not to :D) say anything again on this comparison, until he's done at least 2 seasons in the PL.

Also, impressive goal by Benteke - great technique! Wow.

Watched highlights of a few games - impressive hattrick by Naismith, must say.

Then, watched the Hannover - Dortmund highlights. If you ever want to see a cringe-worthy performance by a CB, check out Felipe in this one. Gave away 2 penalties and scored an own goal. Ouch!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on September 13, 2015, 08:53:15 am
Checking on results ... boy, going to be a lottery for forwards in this first TOTW. Something like 11/12 hat tricks already!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: beuk on September 16, 2015, 06:13:38 am
awake yet @Kiwi?  ;) :P
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on September 16, 2015, 07:46:54 am
Indeed mate! That was HORRIBLE!

PSV were clinical though. And, they defended well. Although I must admit they didn't need to be that smart in their defending, given that United's attack is about as dull as ditch water. The amount of times Schweiny stood on the ball, waiting for runs/movement/whatever ... shocking stuff.

But man ... Shaw's leg did not look good! May have upset things a bit, but United have no excuses - they simply don't have 'finishers', e.g. Mata's touch, Mata failing to shoot, Mata passing to Fellaini ... yeah, Mata was pretty horrible!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on October 09, 2015, 09:57:48 am
Just back from the Aviva what a night, What a result (Sorry Eric) the best Irish performance and atmosphere in years COYBIG.

Little lad loved it.

Few Pics
(http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h137/MrMoe_01/IMG_0664_zps8wprbrqc.jpg) (http://s63.photobucket.com/user/MrMoe_01/media/IMG_0664_zps8wprbrqc.jpg.html)

(http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h137/MrMoe_01/IMG_0672_zpsc1dysowj.jpg) (http://s63.photobucket.com/user/MrMoe_01/media/IMG_0672_zpsc1dysowj.jpg.html)

(http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h137/MrMoe_01/IMG_0671_zps4ey9dovw.jpg) (http://s63.photobucket.com/user/MrMoe_01/media/IMG_0671_zps4ey9dovw.jpg.html)

(http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h137/MrMoe_01/IMG_0669_zpsgzuyqvwb.jpg) (http://s63.photobucket.com/user/MrMoe_01/media/IMG_0669_zpsgzuyqvwb.jpg.html)

(http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h137/MrMoe_01/IMG_0675_zpshv4r9lzk.jpg) (http://s63.photobucket.com/user/MrMoe_01/media/IMG_0675_zpshv4r9lzk.jpg.html)

(http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h137/MrMoe_01/IMG_0680_zpsofh9tipf.jpg) (http://s63.photobucket.com/user/MrMoe_01/media/IMG_0680_zpsofh9tipf.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on October 09, 2015, 11:56:39 am
Nice one mate!!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on October 09, 2015, 05:25:56 pm
Nice man!!!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on October 09, 2015, 07:58:40 pm
Congrats Buddha, glad you enjoyed the match.   Really don't think Ireland have been better than Scotland during the campaign but the results are the results.   Not impressed much with Germany, one of those teams that show up when they can be bothered or really have to.  It works for them though i guess.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on October 10, 2015, 07:52:47 am
Haven't watched England in ages.. like years.

Now I remember why.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on October 10, 2015, 08:48:47 am
Oh, England are playing tonight? I would've found that out tomorrow :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on October 12, 2015, 12:36:31 am

Gotta love Shane long
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on October 14, 2015, 06:45:06 am
Wow looks like Holland won't be at the euro's, been a pretty bad run of results
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on October 17, 2015, 07:12:10 am
Wow looks like Holland won't be at the euro's, been a pretty bad run of results

not only results.....  ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on November 14, 2015, 02:10:52 am
Big match for Ireland tonight.  Feeling confident Buddha?  i'd fancy Bosnia to edge it but who knows.   Read Ireland are missing a few players.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on November 15, 2015, 03:51:09 am
happy with that, didn't see much of the second half fuckin fog. Away goal and another 50k in the aviva on monday should see us through
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on November 17, 2015, 07:43:22 am
One half to go BB ....
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: sherlockh on November 17, 2015, 08:38:18 am
Great result for Ireland, fully deserved :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on November 17, 2015, 08:40:13 am
Yep - agreed. Bosnia, albeit a good time - had all that possession and was little threat in front of goal.

Enjoy that hangover BB :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on November 17, 2015, 09:43:30 am
Yep - agreed. Bosnia, albeit a good time - had all that possession and was little threat in front of goal.

Enjoy that hangover BB :D

Didn't get to go tonight myself and the lad have been sick all weekend, but have just booked the boat to Liverpool on the 6th of June and the Euro Tunnel on the 9th returning on the 18th so should have the group games covered
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on November 17, 2015, 10:37:21 am
Nice one mate! You've got to enjoy that!

Get well soon too :)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on November 22, 2015, 06:53:08 am
A week or 2 ago, the kid asked me who do I think will win the premiership. I responded - no freakin' idea. United don't have the massive injury concerns (or key injuries) but aren't really playing the best football around.

Worked my way through the highlights (love matchhighlight.com!) and 2 own goals made smile.

But this, made me laugh ...
(http://i.imgur.com/9xJQqgj.jpg)

Cazorla is probably still red-faced - such a harsh thing to happen. From this side though ... hilarious & Wenger's reaction is priceless.

And that Classico result! Damn! Barca's goals were quality - ripped Real apart.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on November 22, 2015, 08:08:45 am
Holy wtf! Just looked up the results and see Liverpools destruction of City, that is a surprise.
Arsenals result as well makes it a good day for Utd :D
Watched the 2nd half of that game with Watford. Bit of a throwback with the late goal to win, been a long time since I felt that  still in it to win it till the whistle blows feeling we used to have, I'd accepted the draw as soon as the pen went in.
I have no real title aspirations for Utd this season, oddly. It's all kind of bitty from them. Convinced theyll get overtaken by a team on the charge in the last quarter. Probably City. Heading in the right direction at last tho, I'm positive of that.
Gotta watch out for Leicester :)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on November 22, 2015, 08:42:05 am
Yeah - agreed Cuz. A title win would be amazing, but there's still so much re-building to be done. That, together with getting players cemented in their positions & roles, is what I'm looking for. Long way to go in my opinion.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: sherlockh on November 22, 2015, 10:12:22 am
Amusing own goal but not sure the keeper will agree

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34880263
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TWS001 on November 22, 2015, 10:49:15 am
Amusing own goal but not sure the keeper will agree

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34880263

Lets hope EA don't see this. Can you imagine, FIFA 17, 90th minute, a win needed for promotion and then the new feature for 17, gale force wind kicks in and this happens! Actually, I could see it happening!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on December 07, 2015, 05:25:38 pm
Every now and again something comes along that makes me chuckle. Even given the ... erm ... struggles of Chelsea, I was not expecting this:
http://www.futhead.com/16/squads/5584723/

Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: sherlockh on December 08, 2015, 03:03:40 am
Every now and again something comes along that makes me chuckle. Even given the ... erm ... struggles of Chelsea, I was not expecting this:
http://www.futhead.com/16/squads/5584723/


lol very amusing although I think they may have rated Costa a bit high
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on December 08, 2015, 04:06:59 am
LOL... loving Chelsea's, or moreso Jose's, plight right now.

15 games, 15 pts.  3pts from the drop zone...  :D :D :D :D

What I also love is that they let Lukaku go...  ;D

Not to mention De Bruyne, Sturridge and Cech,  and buying Matic twice..? once for 1.5m and then a second time for 21m...
The place is run by a bunch of clowns...   :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on December 08, 2015, 04:25:15 am
I can sum up my feelings on Chelsea's progress thusly-

BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on December 08, 2015, 04:56:50 am
Do we not have any Chelsea fans on here?  I'd hate to upset anyone.

Great, if not - it means we could sing...

Let's all laugh at Chelsea,
Let's all laugh at Chelsea,
La-la, la, la
La-la, la, la..

Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on December 08, 2015, 06:07:26 am
LOL ... yep, we're all singing along mate! :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on December 09, 2015, 07:30:27 am
Playing FIFA can be exactly like watching Manchester United atm.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on December 09, 2015, 07:38:53 am
Ok United ... erm, time to get more creative!

Oh, and enter Cameron-Borthwick Jackson ... you, I don't know. ::)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on December 09, 2015, 08:36:41 am
LOL ... well, if I don'tt laugh, I'll definitely be crying.

This Woflsburg/United game has been real humdinger - well, a real UT game! Not that it makes a difference with PSV scoring the 2nd.

United are simply not good enough to proceed. On paper the team looks ok (yes - been checking it out on FM '16 Touch :P), but IRL they are toothless going forward. Even though they had opportunities at the end, just not good enough.

Oh ... and nothing like scoring 8 against Malmo. Damn!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on December 09, 2015, 08:38:56 am
Wow ... even Citeh scoring 3 at the end to top their group.

Certainly an interesting night of CL football.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on December 09, 2015, 08:45:11 am
Pffffft. Well, better to go out with a whimper now than get embarrassingly tanked later...
Utd are crazily flat atm and I'm starting to blame Van Gaal. He doesn't put the same team out twice in a row and we still only play well when Carrick and Mata are in the team, which hasn't often happened. Space and chances are created with insightful passing, not patience and possession alone.
On paper, the squad is good, he just needs to consistently put them out in a combination that encourages creativity rather than solidity. Fergie often went the same route tbf, hence the relative lack of success towards the end of his reign. Moyes did it every game...
ATTACKATTACKATTACK!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on December 11, 2015, 09:05:07 am
Really, really great performance from Spurs tonight.  And a very under full strength side. 

Unfortunately though, their style is continuing to legitimise the use of uber-high-pressure in FUT  :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TWS001 on December 13, 2015, 03:19:04 am
Come out on my break at work and find that my team, Barnet, are 2-0 up at Yeovil. Both goals scored by Aaron McLean.
With my FUT head on, I'm hoping for a nice little IF McLean! He's a 65 rated silver, so come on EA. Do this and I'll create a team with League 2 players in it at 6.01pm on the Wednesday!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on December 13, 2015, 04:53:20 am
So Sweden, Belgium & Italy FFS
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on December 13, 2015, 11:44:15 am
Yeah BB, that is definitely the group of death. I know at this stage there are no real easy games, but you'd probably think that Group F is maybe the place to be.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on December 15, 2015, 08:55:53 am
Good gracious me ... I thought United were toothless going forward. Watching Leicester v Chelsea. Definitely don't want to be a Chelsea supporter!
• Costa looks miserable - one instance slow in getting himself back onside. Don't worry though - a few tackles (deserved fouls) and he'll be up in a second & in your face.
• Hazard looks like he went off but not a serious injury. 30 min on & didn't really do anything anyway.
• Mourinho is looking angry (love it!)

Overall, just a lethargic performance - kinda like a bunch of millionaire sportsmen, who have already pocketed their enormous weekly wages, don't really care. As long as they don't get relegated (which probably protects their all (and most) important weekly wage).

Can understand/see why Leicester are where they are. Perform so well as a team. Show plenty heart & passion - yeah, a few yellow cards in there, but worth it. Also, quality finishes by Vardy & Mahrez - they honestly look like they're having fun out there - unlike Mourinho & his men (or boys). Nervy at the end, but still, great win for Leicester!

Also, watched the Villareal v Real Madrid game y'day and again - many superstars ≠ guaranteed wins.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on December 15, 2015, 09:03:59 am
Lol, 1st v 14th was that predictable eh? Was interested to watch it but totally forgot, so many distractions here. I expected a draw tbh but seems like I underestimated Chelsea incompetence/Leicester's actual genuine decency. Be intriguing to see how they do through their next handful of games, they've got some tough ones.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on December 15, 2015, 09:16:24 am
Will be interesting to see. Onto stats/probability ... after 16 games with 35 points ... a team with these amount of points has ALWAYS finished top 4. Quite impressive if they do that & get CL football :o.

*Not wanting to curse it ...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on December 15, 2015, 09:34:20 am
It'll never last!!

There, I said it.

Really, with Utd the way they are, Liverpool the way they are, Chelsea the way they are, Spurs the way they always are, top 4 is a bloody lottery this year. City and Arsenal will probably be in it...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on December 15, 2015, 09:48:49 am
True ... massive lottery! :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on December 15, 2015, 11:04:37 am
Hmmm ... this is interesting - comments that Mourinho made (per one of the pundits) ... 
http://www.espnfc.com.au/video/espn-fc-tv/86/video/2757035/burley-chelsea-a-sinking-ship

Love the pundits on this show! Not all of them, but the ones in this specific clip are good.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TWS001 on December 18, 2015, 02:14:23 am
So special they sacked him twice! Kind of disappointed, I wanted to see how it played out.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on December 18, 2015, 03:10:50 am
So special they sacked him twice! Kind of disappointed, I wanted to see it get even worse.

Fixed it for you :)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on December 18, 2015, 08:30:06 pm
Yea, I am absolutely gutted they sacked him.

Really, really great shame.

I was really, really, really enjoying watching that...



Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on December 19, 2015, 01:11:37 am
yeah me too.  hands off Guardiola, he's for City :P 
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on December 19, 2015, 06:52:19 am
Yeah, reading the reports that Utd are not wiling to sack LvG, seems like Pep may just end up at City. Pity ... :P
 
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TWS001 on December 20, 2015, 01:22:39 am
Hiddink back at Chelsea.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TWS001 on December 20, 2015, 03:30:38 am
Not long into the 2nd half and my team, Barnet, are 2-0 up against Crawley with both goals from centre back Bira Dembele. Hopefully a nice IF in the pipeline. Come on EA, do it and I'll make a nice little team featuring League 2 players at 6.01pm on Wednesday!

(hopefully this ends better than the almost identical situation last weekend!)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TWS001 on December 20, 2015, 07:05:48 am
Chances of Mourinho being in charge of Man Utd vs Chelsea two days after Christmas?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on December 20, 2015, 09:38:09 am
LOL ... that is a hilarious and scary thought at the same time.

Genuinely have no idea what's best for United at this stage. Would love Pep to come in and have 5 years with this squad, given the age of it. That seems to be a pipe dream given that I don't believe LvG will be sacked and what will happen with Giggs. Do the decision makers at Utd genuinely think he can take charge & be successful? Hmmm ...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on December 20, 2015, 11:17:16 pm
Please God not Mourinho. I don't think he's suited to Utd at all, wouldn't be long before we were back exactly where we are now. Can't see LvG going yet tho. I'd like to see Giggs take over at the end of the season myself.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on February 02, 2016, 08:14:41 am
Awesome news people ... http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/35459091

"Transfer deadline day: Seydou Doumbia joins Newcastle on loan"
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on February 02, 2016, 08:23:32 am
Oh ... and let's hope there is no Emenike card in UT!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on February 02, 2016, 08:31:42 am
and a bid for Berahino... along with Shelvey and Townsend...
Best not get relegated then..
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on February 02, 2016, 08:34:39 am
Forgot it was transfer deadline day. What with every day being LVG deadline day.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on February 02, 2016, 08:59:40 am
LOL. With Pep being confirmed by City, I'm not too sure how the next few years will pan for United. Will Giggs take over from LvG?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on February 02, 2016, 09:02:21 am
That whole Peppergrini saga is a farce.  What kind of way is that to run a club?


#seewhatididthere
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on February 02, 2016, 09:38:44 am
LOL mate. I do agree though.

Even though United have not done the best (ok - simply horrible) in the transfer side of things since SAF, I do believe - most times - they've acted with integrity. Yes, the whole De Gea debacle was in the end, a finger pointing exercise around blame.

In terms of dealings around managers, they appear to be heaps better than the likes of Chelsea/City.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: EricCartman No1 on February 02, 2016, 11:29:04 pm
Sorry guys have to disagree.  I don't think City have anything to answer for in terms of integrity.  Re Nops comment and countless others, i see no problem whatsoever with the situation.   What is the farce?  its not the first time in history a new manager has been named when one is in post.   Perhaps its not ideal but clubs have to plan ahead and in this day and age its difficult to keep things from the clutches of the media.     When you have opportunity to finally secure the #1 coach in the world (based on rep) someone who you have been after for years, then you grab it.

To manage to do so and maintain and amicable and generally productive relationship with the current manager deserves credit rather than criticism in my opinion.  Pretty sure Pellegrini has long been aware of Citys interest in Guardiola.   

Also Kiwi i'm not really sure about the integrity aspect relating to managers.   I think City have been very fair with managers with Mancini and Pellegrini.   Both have stayed for 3-4 years which i think is fairly standard these days (for a relatively succesful manager). 

If anything in recent years Utd are more aligned with Chelsea in terms of being a 'sacking' club.   I mean really Moyes wasnt given sufficient time, not saying he would've got it right but they didnt show much faith in him.   I think thats partly the only reason why LVG hasnt been sacked already, because United know that if they do it again, midway through a season, they are going to look a lot like Chelsea.   So on that side of things i dont think City again have anything to answer for.

If Giggs takes over from LVG then god help United over the next few years.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on February 03, 2016, 05:45:55 am
Hey Eric. From my perspective, the comment was probably more aimed at Chelsea, than City, given how their turmoil with managers has gone.

But ... in terms of Mancini - what did he do wrong to justify his sacking - in terms of results? He won the league title - City's first in 40+ years & runner-up the following. IMO that's pretty damn good, especially in a competition that has more contenders than the other big leagues. Champions League results - well, City are not the best European Cup team. Needless to say, that all English teams are kinda struggling in this arena. Take away Chelsea's fluke in 2011/12 & it's seriously not the best performances, given the 'value' of the PL.

You only mentioned Mancini, what about Keegan - that was not a pretty incident! He had the best win % of a City manager, for a number of years! Only after he left, did City get the 'cash influx' that he could've used. After him there was Pearce, Eriksson and Hughes ... all in the space of 4 & 1/2 years!

IMO, the word integrity is aligned with loyalty. How loyal was the club/owners to Mancini? Raising the 'fallout with players' card is a load of cr@p. How long would SAF had lasted, if the board/owners/club listened to the gripes of all the players, took their side and got rid of the manager ... well, fair to say that SAF would've had a far shorter spell in charge!! The loyalty they placed in him, was massive. Point in question - Beckham & the shoe incident.

Personally, I always believed that United would struggle, post SAF-era. I've always said it, SAF has to take some responsibility, for the situation that United are now in - especially the personnel Moyes had at his disposal - specifically the damn defence! On Moyes, it was plain to see that the man was out of his depth - you even said it yourself during the pre-season, how his tactics are archaic.

Now, United have sacked 1 manager ... ONE manager - that is all? How the hell are "Utd are more aligned with Chelsea in terms of being a 'sacking' club"??? One freakin' manager in close on 30 freakin' years. That's a load of BS mate. If United were indeed "more aligned with Chelsea", LvG would've been sacked already!

Lastly, Giggs ... yeah, won't disagree there!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: sherlockh on February 03, 2016, 07:04:00 am
Some very interesting points regarding the appointment of pep. Personally, although he is recognised as the best manager currently out there, if he doesn't win the CL with Munich this year he will have failed to reach the standards required, anyone could win the German league with that team and financial backing. If City do the improbable and win it, it then becomes a bit embarrassing for the city board.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on February 03, 2016, 07:14:34 am
Perhaps 'farce' was the wrong word, at the moment.

I'll save 'farce' for if they win the league, or CL along with either of the domestic cups.

If I was Pellegrini, I would simply think f*** you.  And either walk, or frankly stop giving a sh*t.

The guys seems a really straight up fella, feel sorry for him.  This all stems from Pep for me.  Being a total douche.

I complained about him recently, when he declared how he was 'coming to manage a big club in England, but hadn't decided which one'.
I mean.. really??  Is that not a TOTAL lack of respect for all BPL managers?  And yes, I know he apologised.  But he shouldn't have done it in the first place.  But it showed me what a douche he is.

I find it bizarre to publicly announce that you plan to leave, half way through the season.  Stinks of making sure your next employer keeps the seat warm ready for you. (which of course is exactly why he has done it)

I get that City want him, and perhaps more importantly don't want anyone else to have him, and I get that he wanted to leave Germany and wanted to make sure he got the job he wanted. But still...

I make no apology, but the whole thing just leaves a bad taste in my mouth.
But then that's the way the sport is headed in general, so what's new? Nothing surprises me anymore.


Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on February 03, 2016, 07:42:30 am
Yeah Sherlock - totally agree with you that Bayern are literally shoo-ins every year, for the league title. Massive embarrassment if that does happen :)

Nop ... good points. Obviously Pep knew exactly what he was doing - trying to get what will no doubt be the highest paying managerial job in football. Given that Mourinho's job was on the line, United pretty limp with LvG in charge, he threw his name out there. Klopp already at Liverpool, Wenger doing enough with Arsenal, so the "come at me" message to United, Chelsea, City ... that equals big bucks!

On his resume though ... that was impressive how he took a decent Barca squad, won the treble & a total of 14 trophies in 4 years. Can't deny that he did well there. But, yeah, he'd be shot if Bayern didn't win the title.

Edit ... wanted to add ... Of the 3 'suitors' ... you got to think that it was a no-brainer for Pep - he ain't no fool. Chelsea - well down the table. United - squad is pretty meh when comparing to City. City have some troubles at the back at times, but sort that out, control possession (which he will obviously implement) and they'd be favourites to win the title next season.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on February 03, 2016, 10:32:30 am
Wow ... great strike from Vardy :o Fantastic technique!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on February 03, 2016, 07:42:25 pm
Goal of the season so far, that.

Betters than Dele Alli's. 
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cuz on February 04, 2016, 12:23:46 am
Managers are basically players these days. Its just that if the owner wants to bring in a fancy new signing, you can't change your staff from 451 to 442 to accommodate an extra man up top. That's what's happening at City. It's not like Pellegrini is struggling. I obviously hope Pep struggles so the 'if it ain't broke, don't fix it' truism can be illustrated to City's money man.
Only Arsenal left that have any integrity and humanity in their dealings imo. Utd have always been a shambles behind the scenes,  which is why Ferguson gradually took over everything at the club. When he started to let it go again towards the end, the shambles resumed. They'll be as many calling for LVGs head as there are backing him on Utds board, rumbling along and doing nothing. Louis probably lost a fair bit of motivation for the task when it became apparent what a lumbering behemoth the club is, rather than the family club Fergie sold it as.

Still, Utd wise, good win last night. Didn't see it but the difference is obvious straight away. Carrick and Mata both started. Next step on the road to glory, drop that horrific lummox Fellaini and show the rest of the team they don't need the anti-football insurance policy.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on February 04, 2016, 06:41:53 am
Fair point re: United & Ferguson, Cuz - having him control so many areas. Ed Woodward ... hmmm. Transfers are a bit of a shamble!

Re: the result - was surprised! Watched the highlights (love MatchHighlight.com!!) and Martial's goal looked to have better movement/flow than the stuttering they've shown over the last handful of games. And also, do agree that Fellaini does not do anything much for the team. He fit in well at Everton, but he's not gelled in 2+ years now ... move him on.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on February 07, 2016, 07:12:55 am
Holy crap ... that is some victory for Leicester.

Cuz ... you do know that I'm going to go search for that post :D

Seriously ... I am quite stunned by Leicester's 'grounded' performances. Simply going about their business ...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on February 15, 2016, 11:26:38 am
Wow what a weekend of football.
Happy birthday Christian!   ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TWS001 on February 15, 2016, 11:33:32 am
This season is getting more interesting by the week. Who on earth is going to win it? Would like to see Spurs do it, as I was born minutes from the ground, and saw my first games at WHL when I was at school.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on February 17, 2016, 07:36:44 am
oh my word..

https://lockerdome.com/bbcsporf/6169461380096065/8481149781675796
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on February 17, 2016, 09:10:02 am
Holy crap! Started out left ... :o
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TWS001 on February 17, 2016, 10:48:34 am
I've no chance of getting that to load, but at a guess is it Messi scoring a shot from behind the goal on the training ground?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on February 17, 2016, 03:18:53 pm
Saw that one too, but no mate - 'knuckle ball' - starts out wide of the left post and after the swerve, hits the netting inside the right post.

Keeper's glance back to the scorer (what you can see), is priceless.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: sherlockh on February 29, 2016, 05:06:55 am
Such a poor final so far, lfc simply haven't turned up
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on February 29, 2016, 06:17:48 am
Just checked on the result and see that it looked like a shocker penalty shootout for LFC
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: sherlockh on February 29, 2016, 06:23:40 am
Just checked on the result and see that it looked like a shocker penalty shootout for LFC

it wasn't good, started well then dropped off a cliff
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on February 29, 2016, 08:45:04 pm
Willy was immense.  No guessing.  Waited to see which way and then pulled off three great saves

Coutinho was a total clown though.  Telegraphed his pen

Stuttered his run, then seem to be in no mans land, with no idea what to next, as Willy just looked at him as if to say, 'ok... go on then'..

Think Coutinho would have liked to start his run up again at that point.

Suppose he could have done.. no rules against that is there?.. walk back and run up again?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: sherlockh on April 19, 2016, 06:34:50 am
Spurs looking superb, although I still want Leicester to win it, but will be interesting to see how they cope without Vardy for a few games.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on April 19, 2016, 06:45:47 pm
Yeah - totally agree with you Sherlock - on all 3 comments there :).

It really is great to see these 2 going at it, rather than the usual suspects.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on April 19, 2016, 08:38:43 pm
Updated the sheet I did (not been that diligent nor 'clever' around predictions, etc)

(http://i.imgur.com/c11Wyvy.jpg)

It really is an interesting run-in given the teams that both face. Last day of the season could be very interesting if Leicester struggle without Vardy.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on April 20, 2016, 01:19:26 am
Hey guys...

Didn't come on here to wax lyrical about my wonderful Spurs.. but seeing as how you 're mentioning it!

No.  I am saying nothing...  Just.. Good times.   ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on April 21, 2016, 06:22:51 pm
Wax all you want mate ... it's deserved! :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on April 26, 2016, 09:39:03 pm
we did it!

(http://i68.tinypic.com/23rahxc.jpg)

A nice cup win.....!!! Yeah!

and on top of that :

(http://i67.tinypic.com/2rqfy34.jpg)

Just bought him and will try him out this week...
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on April 27, 2016, 06:07:02 am
Congrats Glad!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on July 12, 2016, 11:41:46 pm
so all those players that go to China, Hulk, Pelle, Jackson Martinez, Alex Taxeira, Gervinho, etc. Everybody knows that this competition is 'sold' by the bookmakers. I can imagine that players will go there: Pelle will earn 20 million a year...crazy stuff.

Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TWS001 on July 13, 2016, 02:43:43 am
Pelle is apparently the sixth highest player in the whole world!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TWS001 on July 13, 2016, 06:31:55 am
Celtic. WTF??????
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on July 13, 2016, 07:47:03 am
Celtic. WTF??????
LOL ... wow!

Re: the China bit ... it is insane how much many they are throwing at average/good-ish/aging players.

Lavezzi was the one that blew my mind ... £400,000-a-week ... nuts!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on July 13, 2016, 05:05:15 pm
Celtic. WTF??????
LOL ... wow!

Re: the China bit ... it is insane how much many they are throwing at average/good-ish/aging players.

Lavezzi was the one that blew my mind ... £400,000-a-week ... nuts!

what is with celtic? What did I miss?

So China will be the next league to be added to FUT or......if PES is clever they buy it. What will be hard being a Japanese company doing business with China  :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TWS001 on July 13, 2016, 07:49:00 pm
Celtic lost to a team from Gibraltar made up of taxi drivers and airport workers in the Champions League qualifiers!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on July 13, 2016, 08:05:14 pm
So China will be the next league to be added to FUT or......if PES is clever they buy it. What will be hard being a Japanese company doing business with China  :D

True ... LOL :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on July 13, 2016, 10:32:15 pm
Celtic lost to a team from Gibraltar made up of taxi drivers and airport workers in the Champions League qualifiers!

 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: sherlockh on August 02, 2016, 04:36:06 am
What a goal

https://mobile.twitter.com/bateson87/status/760116422735437824/video/1
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on August 02, 2016, 10:18:00 am
Great strike. Looks like it hit his team mate's head.

Still ... pretty amazing what Giovinco is doing in that league.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on September 16, 2016, 04:11:27 pm
wow....we just won against ManU for the European League.....what a result! :D :D :D :D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on September 16, 2016, 09:30:04 pm
wow....we just won against ManU for the European League.....what a result! :D :D :D :D


And Dundalk drew with AZ  ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on September 17, 2016, 08:05:26 am
wow....we just won against ManU for the European League.....what a result! :D :D :D :D
That's a good win for you!

Thankfully the other game was a draw. Long way to go so hope Utd can improve.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on September 17, 2016, 04:33:54 pm
wow....we just won against ManU for the European League.....what a result! :D :D :D :D
That's a good win for you!

Thankfully the other game was a draw. Long way to go so hope Utd can improve.

We will see, general feeling was that ManU was arrogant and didn't start with Zlatan (brought in during the second half) and this worked as doping for teh Feyenoord players too....
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on September 18, 2016, 08:43:14 am
Personally I didn't think that Ibra would start. It's a long season and I'm guessing we'll see more of the 'impact player' approach. I don't think he has the legs for the lengthy season.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on September 20, 2016, 08:42:26 pm
that is right but 'the special one' is already under pressure after the loss of this weekend.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on September 21, 2016, 06:45:12 am
3 losses suck. No doubt about that. IMO the pressure is and will always be there ... the legacy of Fergie has to do with that!

But, it just shows that Utd are not in a position to bring in 3 players and all of a sudden they're world beaters. Always said that Fergie left the club at the right time - there was no way they were going to win anything more (of real importance), with that squad.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on September 27, 2016, 06:44:02 pm
Agree Kiwi. They need to rebuild teh team and to be fair: Van Gaal did a lousy job on it.

we won our 7th game in a row...amazing start of the season. this weekend away against Fenerbache , very tough game.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: guest15 on September 27, 2016, 09:57:37 pm
fcuk fenerbahce ... fakin **** : )
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on September 27, 2016, 10:14:15 pm
I think we got a support extra this Thursday  ;D
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on December 01, 2016, 06:38:19 am
Sad to hear about the crash with the Chapecoense football team.

I know it can be a bit of a cliche at times, but EA passing out the badge and kits did a bit of good and I was kinda surprised that most of the opponents last night had the badge and at least one of the kits.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Nophut on December 01, 2016, 09:23:24 pm
Sad to hear about the crash with the Chapecoense football team.

I know it can be a bit of a cliche at times, but EA passing out the badge and kits did a bit of good and I was kinda surprised that most of the opponents last night had the badge and at least one of the kits.

Yes, I thought that was a really nice touch.  And really good to see most players using them.
Very sad.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on April 13, 2017, 06:43:04 pm
Even though Bayern lost today, incredible save by Neuer today!
(http://i.imgur.com/iNxgqH2.gif)

(http://i.imgur.com/Fyyd1Bf.gif)
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TheBaldyBuddha on April 13, 2017, 10:43:30 pm
Yea Kiwi paused and re-winded it to show the lad as he's a GK too he just stood there with a look of shock on his face, some arm strength there.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on May 07, 2017, 08:17:31 am
Gala losing today, so maybe this was pure frustration from Sneijder (his demeanor after scoring). Amazing strike!
https://twitter.com/CarefreeDaily/status/860921498437132288

Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on May 16, 2017, 11:23:42 pm
hey there,

I know lon time no see or hear. Haven't played any FIFA for months. But more on that later...

Finally after 18 years we won the championship again!

(http://i63.tinypic.com/2zisxuw.jpg)

hattrick from Kuyt ......hero for life!

I just bought my first TOTS players so time to get back into the groove.....

Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TWS001 on May 17, 2017, 01:22:31 am
Welcome back and well done to Feyenoord. Been some dark times in the past few years, probably that 10-0 home defeat the lowest point, good that they are back!
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on May 17, 2017, 04:56:54 am
Good to hear from you Glad. Well done too!!
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Post by: sherlockh on May 17, 2017, 05:44:22 am
Good to see kuyt still coming up with the goods
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Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on May 17, 2017, 04:45:17 pm
Kuyt is almost 37 but still in great shape

Next week ManU - Ajax. Interesting final. Two different worlds in terms of gameplay. Think ManU is one of the most defensive playing teams in the PL against the attacking play of Ajax. Age will play a role here, the average within Ajax is around 20 years....no experience. But we will see.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on May 25, 2017, 07:08:32 am
Well, I guess United got the job done - thankfully!

Man, Ajax is one impressive club! That youth system! Seems like they didn't have the firepower in the front (specifically the middle) - Younes & Traore did well, but not that effective - no clear cut chances on goal.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on May 25, 2017, 07:37:42 am
Yup. No chance for Ajax but it is annoying to see how bad ManU played. But this is the way you win cups. Park the bus and counter...

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Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on May 25, 2017, 07:48:30 am
Yup. No chance for Ajax but it is annoying to see how bad ManU played. But this is the way you win cups. Park the bus and counter...
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Indeed hey! Cup finals are definitely not for those wanting attractive football! Once that first goal goes in, and the other team is not effectively creating chances, it becomes a dead game literally.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Cart79 on May 26, 2017, 10:25:27 pm
The thing I noticed with both Anderlecht and Ajax games versus Utd is that Anderlecht and Ajax played prettier football, but Anderlecht were physically spent in the second half and et and Ajax were toothless and not strong enough to trouble United, so I know its a physically strong Mourinho team, but wonder if maybe that's the difference between the leagues, the level of fitness required, and both Ajax and Anderlecht couldn't match that despite their perhaps superior football.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TWS001 on May 31, 2017, 10:08:37 am
What's your goal of the season?

https://streamable.com/e1wlr
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on May 31, 2017, 11:42:59 am
Watched those ... hilarious.

Loved the Bent OG ... !
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on May 31, 2017, 01:38:41 pm
Loved Diame....

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Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on June 19, 2017, 08:16:56 am
Seen this posted on reddit - a new sub for goals that get lost due to others upvoting boring crappy gaols - https://www.reddit.com/r/anonymousgoals/

This one - https://streamable.com/0344

Epic goal and hilarious celebration.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on July 04, 2017, 06:03:26 am
Thought this was kinda cool & funny.


https://twitter.com/FourFourTweet/status/881842447843766272



Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on July 31, 2017, 04:50:15 pm
Anybody watched games from the European Championship for women?

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Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on August 07, 2017, 07:11:29 am
Hey Glad ... have seen the results and looks like Netherlands dominated it.

Congrats.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on August 07, 2017, 04:30:14 pm
thanks kiwi, I have watched a lot of games and you could say that the Dutch dominated with an old-fashioned 433 attacking system. Final was though against Denmark (great team too!). I have to admit that I like women's football now too: full attacking play of most teams, no complaining with referees on every single decisions, hardly any schwalbes. Just football. Not as physic as the men's game but still very technical play.

The Dutch union decided 10 years ago to let good women play along boys until 18 year. That has helped pushing their skills a lot.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: Kiwi on August 08, 2017, 06:53:05 am
Good to hear. Interesting one on them being competitive up to 18. That's really good.

When we moved to NZ, watching live various European club football stopped pretty quickly. The CL games are the only ones well-timed for us - around 6:00AM onwards. But, at times I've not missed it much, given how many antics there are in the game.

So, what you say about the Women's football, is quite appealing as I do think (I guess like most of us) that there's so much crap in a game, that it's not THAT enjoyable.
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: gladiatorrrrrr on August 09, 2017, 11:52:05 pm
if you look at RM - ManU for the supercup. Not the best game, also because of the defensive style of ManU. Oh well.

I am wondering if Everton will be able to push themselves in between the top-5 in the PL. That is the goal of Ronald Koeman. I have to admit, that apart from FIFA FUT I am also losing my interest in real life football a bit. It is so predictable, full of money clowns, crazy transfers and to be frank I believe that the game is getting less attractive. I hate the way the FIFA is treating everything; from video ref to giving WC to strange countries like Qatar.

Oh well. Enough bashing  ;D Looking foward to another FIFA Pro clubs with the mates. Been playing a lot of different games lately (just started Bloodborne). So hapoy days here...

Oh an Feyenoord won the Dutch supercup. Bad game but who will rem3ember that in 5 years from now  ;D ?
Title: Re: Real Life Football
Post by: TWS001 on August 10, 2017, 12:12:15 am
It's funny you should say that about losing interest in real football. My friend in London and I where saying exactly the same thing the other day. I can remember more about games in the 1990s than I can about games last season. Very rarely watch the highlights or many live games these days!

I've also been playing some different games. Don Bradmans Cricket 17, on co-op with a FIFA friend has been fun, completed Sleeping Dogs and it's DLC, and with the PS plus games this month, Just Cause 3 and an Assasins Creed and dozens of old PS+ games waiting to be played in my library, there's plenty to play.