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Football Thread 2011/12 |OT8| Made it to the Championship play-offs
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I have this dream every day
He's only just turned 31 and is still a top drawer player. Problem is he's already won the Champions League 3 times, La Liga 3 times and Serie A to boot so he has nothing to prove and is obviously happy playing for mega wages rather than at the top level.
New Madrid fan?
Welcome!Hope tommorow's match will be an exciting one. If Mou plays Coentrao (I've got a bad feeling he will) he better show up at his best.
Vivalaraza
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Neymar's changed his haircut to something potentially worse. Anyway, here's him with a nice bit of skill and then one of the softest red cards I have ever seen.
Wat?
Is that usually a red in Brazil or something? Apparently Neymar gets ridiculous protection in the Brazilian league, won't be the same when he comes to Europe.
Wat?
Is that usually a red in Brazil or something? Apparently Neymar gets ridiculous protection in the Brazilian league, won't be the same when he comes to Europe.
LabouredSubterfuge
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Pffffft.
Ashley Young would've spontaneously combusted if he'd been tackled like that.
Vivalaraza
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I've always wondered, how do ref's communicate with players in European competition. For example, how many players in the Bayern-Real game will know English? I guess they'll know enough for the basic communication but still. Do refs learn other languages or are they requested/required to?
Phoenix Fang
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What in the hell was that nonsense? If that was a red, I'd hate to see what they do if a player is properly fouled. Banned for 6 months?
Vivalaraza
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This is interesting.
Think somebody said the other day that in Spain yellows for any handball is the rule this season. Crazy that there is such a difference between the Spanish league and the others. I wonder if the Spanish teams will be asking for free kicks on soft handballs midweek.
Opta Jose said:
Think somebody said the other day that in Spain yellows for any handball is the rule this season. Crazy that there is such a difference between the Spanish league and the others. I wonder if the Spanish teams will be asking for free kicks on soft handballs midweek.
Pepe is one of those players that looks very good against crap opponents but when against good players, his weaknesses really show. Mainly bad positioning.
The only exception to that was when he played as a DM against Barca. He was amazing until Alves acted him that red.
New Madrid fan?
Hope tommorow's match will be an exciting one. If Mou plays Coentrao (I've got a bad feeling he will) he better show up at his best.
Lol yeah I have been a fan since 2000 (before them winning the CL). I think Coentrao would play well. It is Arbeloa who I think will cause problems especially with the quality of wingers Bayern has.
I thought he was phenomenal in that game, Messi was as quiet as I'd ever seen him. I'd risk going with that again and playing Albiol-Ramos at the back. If he keeps his temper he could do well.
Vivalaraza
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Wasn't that the game in which Messi scored that goal?
After Pepe had gone, yeah. Didn't do a thing until Pepe was sent off. He probably would have done it anyway, Messi has that ability to just switch on but he hardly had a touch all game
Willkiller
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Good news: Fabrice Muamba has been discharged! He's going home
Insane! Less than a month. Great news.
Imagine the damage he'd do in the PL with Man United, Arsenal or City. It's a shame he's on a 3 year deal with Anzhi.
Vivalaraza
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The FA Cup Final is a 5.15pm kick off.
Stupid.
Stupid.
Why do you think it's stupid?
Vivalaraza
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What's wrong with the 3pm kick off time?
If Liverpool win the fans might still be in the ground as late as 8pm. Getting home will be a nightmare, tubes will be packed and how many late night trains will be running between Euston and Lime Street?
TV dictating everything once more.
Edit - Just realised Liverpool were due to play Chelsea that weekend in the PL. Will probably moved to the Wednesday after the final now. Get friendly LFC/CFC-GAF!
Gotta ensure that global audience can see it.
Who gives a shit about 30,000 Liverpool fans who will be shelling out hundreds to see it?
The trains are already a nightmare
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/17729770
Also cancelled for all of Sunday.
Baconsaurus Rex
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Vivalaraza
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Yeah, gonna either get a coach down, or get a lift to Crewe/Chester/Manchester. Sorting it out later.
Ian Darke is tops for me. Love it when ESPN broadcasts matches here so I can listen to him... he and "Macca" (seems wrong to call anyone but Sir Paul that to me!) have a great rapport.
That's made my day.
Jesus christ. Should be intense. Hope we do them in the Final and then play a few kids at Anfield.
Good stuff. Not sure about this idea that he can resume his playing career, though. I'm the very last person with authority on Cardiology, but that seems like a bad idea.
Whats the list?
PFA Young Player;
Sergio Aguero (Man City)
Gareth Bale (Tottenham),
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (Arsenal)
Daniel Sturridge (Chelsea)
Kyle Walker(Tottenham)
Danny Welbeck (Man United)
PFA Player:
Sergio Aguero (Man City)
Joe Hart (Man City)
Scott Parker (Tottenham)
Wayne Rooney (Man United)
David Silva (Man City)
Robin Van Persie (Arsenal)
Yep.
that's a very reasonable list.
DangerousMali
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lol, like who? give me one credible example
a world-class player would walk into any team in the world, pepe isnt that talented but his not terrible either
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