Wake up you footy fans!!!

Who Shot Sam? · Post by **Who Shot Sam?** » Thu Dec 29, 2005 12:26 pm

Otis - tsk tsk tsk...

Dropping points to Brum.

Otis Westinghouse · Post by **Otis Westinghouse** » Thu Dec 29, 2005 6:32 pm

Yeah but if that arsehole of a ref had booked Butt (ex red traitor scum) like he should have done, they wouldn't have scroed. As was recently observed by your good self, some shocking reffing going on this season, and here was a clear case of the player being hacked down, no question of the ball being involved. It was a nightmare cos I switched off the radio at about 75 mins, putting my lad to bed, and all was well - we were 2-1 up, M City were holding Chelsea, Henry, my FF captain, had delivered big time, and then the first two of those went tits up. We were sooooo close to making that 9 point gap become a 7 point one. It's getting very predictable. I was on the tube in London with hordes of Arse fans en route to Finsbury Park at 7.15. I was perfectly civil, telling them I hoped they enjoyed the game, etc., when of course I was dying to scream 'I worship Man Utd and we're much better than you lot!' though I was tempted to reveal I was praying for Henry to get an assist and two goals, just like he did! I got almost nostalgic for Highbury as we pulled out on the 7.45 and we could see the lights and action getting underway.

laughingcrow · Post by **laughingcrow** » Mon Jan 02, 2006 2:50 pm

Glen Hoddle:

"I'm sick and tired of saying we played good football. It feels like we have lost. Until we start putting teams to the sword, we're going to under-achieve.

"We've proved we aren't clinical enough and I'm looking to bring in somebody up front. Not that it is easy to bring in the quality that will make a difference with about £2m - and that includes wages."

Excuses...excuses...excuses....same old Wolves, new season.

Jackson Monk · Post by **Jackson Monk** » Wed Jan 04, 2006 7:00 pm

Great win for the Spurs tonight. Always in control and with no King, Defoe, Davids or Tainio. We've got some real depth at the club now, with so many quality players on the bench or on the fringes.

Otis Westinghouse · Post by **Otis Westinghouse** » Wed Jan 04, 2006 9:24 pm

Bleeding Tainio, he was on my bench the day he scored, when he wasn't meant to be playing, and tonight he's not even a sub. Gotta laugh at Man City's recent uselessness, though. Shame we couldn't bury indifferent Arse yesterday, would have made a nice farewell to Highbury.

Jackson Monk · Post by **Jackson Monk** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 5:30 pm

I would have expected the Arse to have woken up from their malaise by now. My Gooner Bro-in Law reckons they'll still get runners-up. He's bet me a tenner they finish higher than Spurs. The latter is definitely still possible, the latter highly unlikely.

Now, whilst pride made me take him up on the bet, I have always thought that the Arse were just lulling everyone into a false sense of security. Maybe they are.

However, last night I got to thinking which Arse players I would really love Spurs to trade one of our boys for. There weren't many. Henry (obviously), Ashley Cole, Hleb, Possibly Fabregas (tho he'd only warm our bench) and Reyes when he isn't feeling a bit cold and pissed off cos someone's had the temerity to tackle him. None of the others strike fear and trepidation like they used to.

This is a million miles off 2 years ago when not one of our lot would make their squad, much less their team. Things could becoem very different when they start filling Ashburton Grove. I don't know.

Utd are in a similar transitional position. I'll be interested to see if Glazer dips his hand in his pocked this summer.

For me, Liverpool are the side who can challenge Chelsea next year, IF they manage to hold onto Benitez, who I regard very highly. He seems to learn from mistakes.

Who Shot Sam? · Post by **Who Shot Sam?** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 5:44 pm

Jackson Monk wrote:However, last night I got to thinking which Arse players I would really love Spurs to trade one of our boys for. There weren't many. Henry (obviously), Ashley Cole, Hleb, Possibly Fabregas (tho he'd only warm our bench) and Reyes when he isn't feeling a bit cold and pissed off cos someone's had the temerity to tackle him. None of the others strike fear and trepidation like they used to.

They looked very predictable against ManU - everything through the middle of the park. I know they love the quick short passes but I think they need to learn how to get goals from crosses, long-balls and corners as well. But I can't see Wenger playing that way.

Otis Westinghouse · Post by **Otis Westinghouse** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 8:05 pm

Mark Lawrenson snorted derisively at the idea of Spurs ending higher than Arse, but I reckon they can and should if they can keep their act together, which Jol seems to be capable of inspiring (apart from that shocking collapse they against someone over Christmas).

Arse and ManU have too much averageness in the side, and managers who've been there too long to motivate in the way that new pretenders like Rafa and Jol can. I would put good money on MU ending higher than Arse, and at least we'll have a real competition in the Prem over second place.

I reckon Vidic is a good piece of news. We need that big, strong, central defence Stam-esque anchor man to play alongside Rio - could make us a lot harder to beat from here on. Shame he's not onto a new midfielder of similar promise...

Jackson Monk · Post by **Jackson Monk** » Fri Jan 06, 2006 4:03 am

Otis Westinghouse wrote:Mark Lawrenson snorted derisively at the idea of Spurs ending higher than Arse, but I reckon they can and should if they can keep their act together, which Jol seems to be capable of inspiring (apart from that shocking collapse they against someone over Christmas).

Mark Lawrenson must have had a bad experience at Spurs in the past. He never ever gives us anything but the most begrudging praise. I always have a look at his predictions on the BBC website each Friday and he always starts "Spurs don't look convincing to me, but may hang on for or draw..." or something similar. Miserable fucker.

verbal gymnastics · Post by **verbal gymnastics** » Fri Jan 06, 2006 7:17 am

Perhaps it's his weekly dose of irony.

Otis Westinghouse · Post by **Otis Westinghouse** » Fri Jan 06, 2006 10:08 pm

His predictions are utter shite.

Jackson Monk · Post by **Jackson Monk** » Sun Jan 08, 2006 5:25 pm

Pants performance. Rasiak is a donkey - why did we buy him.........someone explain! Gardner is just not good enough. We need to recall Huddlestone if King is going to be out for a while longer.

My neighbour , parents and brother are all Leicester fans. Life is going to be miserable for weeks.

Otis Westinghouse · Post by **Otis Westinghouse** » Sun Jan 08, 2006 7:17 pm

Spurs' 40th present to you! Unbelievable that they threw away that lead. Less surprising with Luton. Good on Burton, it's great to see a team like that getting a result and coming to Old Trafford. Ridiculous that Roon and Ron couldn't finish 'em off, but that's the FA Cup for ya. Maybe Ferg should play a proper team next time.

so lacklustre · Post by **so lacklustre** » Mon Jan 09, 2006 3:59 pm

My neighbour , parents and brother are all Leicester fans.

So am I now!!!!!

Manures deficiencies were almost as funny.

Arse got Bolton away next so that'll be the end of our run!

Otis Westinghouse · Post by **Otis Westinghouse** » Mon Jan 09, 2006 6:45 pm

I like your new-found realism. Maybe once the ink is dry on Henry' contract he will return to consistent, blistering form.

Theo Walcott, anyone? What speed!

verbal gymnastics · Post by **verbal gymnastics** » Tue Jan 10, 2006 10:02 am

My mate who's a Southampton fan told me about him a while back. He said this is a boy with tremendous potential.

I hope he doesn't end up going to Chelsea (there's a song in there somewhere!) and end up like Shaun Wright-Phillips. What a waste.

Who Shot Sam? · Post by **Who Shot Sam?** » Tue Jan 10, 2006 11:13 am

verbal gymnastics wrote:My mate who's a Southampton fan told me about him a while back. He said this is a boy with tremendous potential.

I hope he doesn't end up going to Chelsea (there's a song in there somewhere!) and end up like Shaun Wright-Phillips. What a waste.

If SWP could stop giving the ball away, he might get some more time on the pitch. I was very excited about him coming to Chelsea, but he's been a massive disappointment so far.

so lacklustre · Post by **so lacklustre** » Tue Jan 10, 2006 3:19 pm

If SWP could stop giving the ball away, he might get some more time on the pitch. I was very excited about him coming to Chelsea, but he's been a massive disappointment so far.

It makes it very difficult when he hasn't been given a proper run in the team. When he does a chance it just puts the pressure on him to do something, to try and stay in the team. Still JCole seems to have come through the same treatment, maybe SWP just isn't up to it? Maybe Chelsk done Arse a favour by buying him (I'm sure they only bought him to stop Arsenal getting him).

Walcott looks good, has that super acceleration like Henry, hope he come to the Emirates stadium.

Who Shot Sam? · Post by **Who Shot Sam?** » Tue Jan 10, 2006 4:12 pm

so lacklustre wrote:
If SWP could stop giving the ball away, he might get some more time on the pitch. I was very excited about him coming to Chelsea, but he's been a massive disappointment so far.
It makes it very difficult when he hasn't been given a proper run in the team. When he does a chance it just puts the pressure on him to do something, to try and stay in the team. Still JCole seems to have come through the same treatment, maybe SWP just isn't up to it? Maybe Chelsk done Arse a favour by buying him (I'm sure they only bought him to stop Arsenal getting him).

I think creative players like Cole and SWP find it hard to adjust to Mourinho's system, which places so much importance on tracking back to defend. But if Cole could do it, I don't see any reason why SWP wouldn't be able to.

I heard something about Arsenal being interested in a player who is taller than Crouch!

so lacklustre · Post by **so lacklustre** » Tue Jan 10, 2006 4:20 pm

6'8" - Lets just hope he's not as crap.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/footbal ... 598426.stm

Who Shot Sam? · Post by **Who Shot Sam?** » Tue Jan 10, 2006 4:31 pm

so lacklustre wrote:6'8" - Lets just hope he's not as crap.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/footbal ... 598426.stm

Let's hope he's worse!

Jackson Monk · Post by **Jackson Monk** » Wed Jan 11, 2006 4:49 pm

so lacklustre wrote:
If SWP could stop giving the ball away, he might get some more time on the pitch. I was very excited about him coming to Chelsea, but he's been a massive disappointment so far.
Walcott looks good, has that super acceleration like Henry, hope he come to the Emirates stadium.

Theo Walcott thinks: "Hmmm, I could go to a club dominated by ageing cliquey foreign players, with an abysmal record for bringing on young English talent and where I'm likely to play all my matches in the Carling Cup or warm the bench, and with a manager who clearly has disdain for the English game and it's players (ARSE)..........or I could go to a club with a forward thinking manager who focuses on young (predominately) English players, where I'll be given a chance to demonstrate my undoubted ability and communicate with everyone.....(THFC)"

Lets hope he's a smart boy.

Then again he might just bugger off to Chelsea for the cash.

verbal gymnastics · Post by **verbal gymnastics** » Thu Jan 12, 2006 11:56 am

[quote="Jackson MonkTheo Walcott thinks: "Hmmm, I could go to a club dominated by ageing cliquey foreign players, with an abysmal record for bringing on young English talent and where I'm likely to play all my matches in the Carling Cup or warm the bench, and with a manager who clearly has disdain for the English game and it's players (ARSE)..........or I could go to a club with a forward thinking manager who focuses on young (predominately) English players, where I'll be given a chance to demonstrate my undoubted ability and communicate with everyone.....(THFC)"[/quote]

Jackson - I think the rest of that last sentence was omitted. In full it read "or I could go to a club with a forward thinking manager who focuses on young (predominately) English players, where I'll be given a chance to demonstrate my undoubted ability and communicate with everyone.....(THFC) but where I won't get any FA Cup action this season"

so lacklustre · Post by **so lacklustre** » Thu Jan 12, 2006 1:44 pm

Just like Sean Davis and Michael Brown eh?

Otis Westinghouse · Post by **Otis Westinghouse** » Thu Jan 12, 2006 7:43 pm

He'd look nice in red, and some white too!

SWP made a sad mistake going to Chelsea. He could flourish elsewhere. Should have stayed at Man City!