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Wonder how much it's cost Northern Rock for all those ads round the Riverside tonight?

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About 10p Probby ;)

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Going by the quality of the game, yes!

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The cracks are widening at the Emirates, a stuffy home draw this time.:D

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And you though that Gallas was a cry baby. :D

Cassano

Jim.

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What do you think of the chances of the teams tonight.

Poor Celtic look like they have no chance. I think they need to win by two goals at the Nou Camp

Man U should not have any major problems and go through

Not too sure about Arsenal

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I think United, Chelsea and Liverpool will go through. I want Arsenal to go through so they don't just concentrate on the league but i think they will go out. Celtic are definately out in my opinion.

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I'd love Liverpool to go out............. And Arsenal too!

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Why are Liverpool not playing until next week in UCL?

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Is it because both Milan ties were at home at the same time? Would have been too many fans to police over 2 consecutive days.

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yes that's it. I think it is also because they don't want 2 games in 2 days on the pitch as well

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Doh, I forgot they use the same stadium, :dunce:

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They could have played 22 a side.:)

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that would've been fun iadom... as both teams have been beaten by Arsenal then in the last 3 years :D at home :)

and thought that the scouse have lost both against milan at home (San Siro)

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22 a side Dont think SKY would like that

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ohh my no MANUre fans posting yet :D

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Well this one has been working all day and had a certain rugby tournament on his mind ;)

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People say Wenger's a whinger, I think Ferguson's trying to outdo him!

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But unlike Wenger 95% of the time, SAF does have a point.

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The ref was a disgrace today though, how United didn't get a penalty in the first half i will never know, it seems Martin Atkinson thinks it's okay to push people over and not even make an attempt to get to the ball. Also Kuszack shouldn't have been sent off as there were two players behind him, yes it was a penalty, but it was never a red card.

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Barnsley leading Chelski 1-0. :shocked:

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Man United should definitely have had a penalty but that doesn't change the fact that some of Ferguson's comments were a disgrace, particularly "They had great confidence to hang on knowing the referee was on their side". I mean, he's essentially accusing the referee of cheating.

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Well done Barnsley, played with real commitment... :tu: :clap:

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FT: Barnsley 1- 0 Chelsea!!!!

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What a fantastic day for football fans up and down the country.

We will get a cup final without the teams who think it is their right to be in the final...... excellent.

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hmmm think you are wrong there but never mind that.

lets think of all the times that SAF was "blessed" by bad refereing? I can name quite a few games where MANURE was favoured by the ref.


ow congrats on the welsh bit Russ :)

and if there are any scots around an even bigger :tu::devsmoke::Peace:for them :D

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In which round did the HOLES get knocked out then and who by? ;)

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Middlesbrough and Cardiff today, let's hope Middlesbrough noticed what happened yesterday and take something from it and try harder than usual.

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makes a change for some decisions NOT to go all in favour of Man U. I think that's SAF's problem. He's so used to being the big boy in the playground and getting his way on 99% of refereeing decisions. Maybe it will be good for him to see what it's like being on the other end of it, like most of his opponents week in week out. Let's face it, we all know what he's like when it comes to throwing toys out the pram. He only kicks up a major stink if it was detrimental to Man U's most recent loss / non-win. I never hear him champion anyone else's cause when a decision doesn't go their way. His aim, although shrouded in the veil of equality, is actually to have a little paddy coz he lost. so he didn't get a penalty shout... can anyone honestly say teams have never been denied that grace when playing AGAINST united? and did he (SAF) stand up and say "oh, that's not fair"... no.

shut up Alex - you lose.

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...and every other manager does that then? Says "oh no, that's not fair" about a decision that went against their opponent?

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some make more noise than others... wenger, mourinho (when at chelski), SAF... all victims of their own demise.

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He does have a point, I mean what was wrong with that ref, giving a penalty against Man U at home, he should be struck of the refs list until all the other refs promise not to do it again :rolleyes:

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You didn't watch the game then?

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russ now how many times does cry baby ronaldo hit the floor like he been shot by a 40mm cannon and get a penalty?

no wonder the refs aint falling for it anymore :)

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Yawn it happens to every team once in a while the difference is the manager has a little rant on MotD and thats that, not him though, being bigger than the game he has to call the ref a cheat and demand an enquiry into it, thus making all future refs question their decisions before giving anything against his team for fear of the backlash, the man is a bad loser and his comments a disgrace

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Ronaldo has matured a lot in recent years, yes he dives but no more than any other continental player in the Premiership.

Yesterday Portsmouth should have jobbed to us at least. Yes it'll be good for them to get to the final but for the sake of British football, which FA Cup final will have the biggest audience, one with Man Utd or Portsmouth?

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I think that attitude says a lot. Believe it or not some people like football for the game, not because Man Utd. I guarantee if Portsmouth are in the final there won't be hundreds of empty seats. I support Spurs, but will quite happily watch 2 neutral teams play. I'd rather watch two teams have the chance to compete for the FA cup, than have Man Utd - Arsenal every single year.

Going back to the league, the fact that the same old teams keep on winning is damaging for football. The only team outside the big 3 to have won the premier league was Blackburn, once, in 15 years. And even that was 13 years ago. That is what is damaging English football, not that Portsmouth have the temerity to try and beat you in the FA cup.

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He didn't question the penalty given against us at all, did you actually read what he said or jumped to conclusions?

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I agree with what he said - that players like Ronaldo get no protection from the referee, referees seem to think its okay to kick players off the pitch it seems and if it continues theres going to be lots more bad injuries in the game like Eduardos. But i don't agree with the way he said it and imo he should get punished for it, he shouldn't come out saying the referees basically a cheat no matter how angry he is. Yes i was angry at how Ronaldo was being constantly fouled and that there was a stone wall penalty not given but his comments should have been kept private imo.

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You jinxed them.

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some1 did jinx boro...and I dont think it was the fans.

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Pie Eaters 0-Arsenal 0, the cracks are growing wider.:D

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Brilliant :D Good way of cheering me up after yesterdays result :D

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Three Premiership games without a win now, oh dear.:p:

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As much as I'll be cheering on the Welsh side, I hope Barnsley go all the way and win. Then we'll truly have the first magical FA Cup story in many many years. I can't remember such a lowly side beating 2 international teams (one on their home turf) and getting to the final.

And if they go on to lift the cup then 2008 will be the greatest final EVER.

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They have a Welsh manager Russ, I'd rather Cardiff win through, then get stuffed by Harry's Portsmouth

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Champions League quarter-final draw:
Arsenal v Liverpool
AS Roma v Man Utd
Schalke 04 v FC Barcelona
Fenerbahce v Chelsea

Champions League semi-final draw:
Arsenal/Liverpool v Fenerbahce/Chelsea
Schalke/Barcelona v AS Roma/Man Utd

I'm very happy wth that :D :D

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could've been worse yes Shadow...dont know by how much tho.

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So am I
Gooners and liverpool will kick lumps out of each other
Roma will try to go for Ronaldo and Rooney

works for Chelsea title wise as well ;)

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Wider still and wider. :D

A stuffy equaliser from a corner that should have been a free kick to boro as well.

4 points from last 12, relegation form :p:

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well not relegation form but there isnt a form.

wouldve thought that after beating AC milan at home that there might be a bit more umph to the game but no.

but then saying that Manure didnt perform well either... only 1 against Derby.

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Still 3 points though...better than what the Holes managed to get from Boro... ;)

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Just thinking about, if Chelsea and United win both their games in hand then theoretically Arsenal will drop to third :)

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Russ... arsenal will be 2nd still :)

only if say chelsea win by 6-0 then they'll be 2nd

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...which is why I said 'theoretically' ;)

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Granted, but Derby didn't lose their last game 0-2 at home to a team in the bottom half of the Championship either,:p:

That said, I still think Arsenal are a cast iron certainty to win the Premiership:D

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Youths have broken into Man City's Eastlands stadium...

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Police say they would have escaped with more valuables, but they wasted time looking for recent silverware in the trophy cabinet.... :erm:

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I'd love to have seen this

The Gretna mascot, Rocky the Rooster, was almost called upon to play in goal at Aberdeen last week, such is the player crisis at the club. (The Sun)

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And a nice draw at Stamford Bridge today would round off a perfect day for Manchester United :)

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Yup! Just about sums it up nicely. :D

Always nice to pummel the scousers. ;)

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Great win against the scousers, they seemed to get the Arsenal moaning syndrome today :D

Two horse title race now with a 5 point headstart - looking good :D

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Good win today over the scousers :D

You could see Mascerano red card coming a mile off, it was only a matter of time ;) :D

Though where was Arsenal's usual last minute equaliser when you need it? That was the only thing that spoilt the day ;)

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Wenger's face when Drogba's second went in was priceless :D

Didnt see the Gooners beating Chelsea at the bridge anyway The fun part is now that Man U have to play both of them and Chelsea have a pretty good run for the last few games.

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The Chelsea game will be the toughest as it's at Stamford. But Arsenal at Old Trafford? Didn't we already spank them twice this season?

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I think even if Man Utd lose at the Bridge, I can't see them losing any other games. Arsenal have blown it, they won't be up for the game at Old Trafford. Chelsea lost the title at Tottenham :(

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We've only conceded 15 goals this season and i can't see that increasing much if our defence stays fit. I'm more worried about the game against Middlesbrough than the Arsenal and Chelsea matches as we always seem to lose against them. I think the Arsenal match will be a tough one as they will want revenge after the spanking in the FA cup and i will be disapointed with anything less than a draw against Chelsea.

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the trouble with the arsenal game is we always seem to play better than them and they knick a draw or win in the final minutes of the game, I can see that happening again this time round too

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Half time - Bolton 2 - 0 Arsenal :D

Arsenal down to 10 men :D :D


Relegation form from the gooners lol

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Yup! Looks like Arsenals season is going out with a whimper. :D

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2-2 now.;)

And win 2-3, good performance from Arsenal.

Jim.

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Oooo, does this mean BBKing will pay this thread a visit now?? :D

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Hope so, just so we can remind him they will still be six points adrift.:)

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Spot the difference.

I know they both got red cards but Megson didn't come out saying the Arsenal player is dirty and tried to break his leg who should get a lifetime ban.

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Wow with a bit of luck today Arsenal could end up 4th in the league :)

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Well said :tu:

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How Chelsea won today i do not know. Boro missed chance after chance in the second half, they hit the bar twice and the post and missed an open goal. I'm not looking forward to our game at the Riverside thats for sure.

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I sometimes wonder just what planet Wenger is on, regarding that shocking Diaby tackle he said, " It was not a tackle that had an aggressive desire to hit, it was more a protective tackle and it was a fraction high and late.":rolleyes:

WTF is a protective tackle.:confused:

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It's that Arsenal logic again..... :D

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I'm suprised he even saw it lol

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Hugely impressive result for the Toon :tu:

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Arsenal is gonna win :D

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What, the race for 4th place? Yeah, I can agree with that.

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Yup and was good to see Spurs fans back to their normal unhappy state :D

We were not the best Yesterday so happy with the 1-0

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You missed two words off the end there - "nothing" and "again" ;) :D

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lol :P well were still in it but i hope chelsea lose there next game

and were gunna beat u in old trafford :D :D:D:D:D

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I remember the Arsenal fans saying that last time, before we whooped you 4-0 ;)

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Lose away to Man City thats funny :D as it's not going to happen ;)

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No no get it right, we didn't "whoop" them. You have to use the right terminology. A 4-nil win against Arsenal is, according to the Football Association Handbook, a 'spanking'. "Whooping" is the word used when your team beats them 3-nil.

I know, I know, easy mistake to make.

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well u guys got lucky ;)

were gunna beat u in old trafford :D

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I'm sorry? Scoring 4 goals is 'lucky'???

That Arsenal logic again.....

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but we dont care about the F.a cup

b.t.w we gt beat by a big team no a rubbish team like porthsmouth :P

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Doesn't that mean that Portsmouth would have beaten you 8-0? :)

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Because you're no longer in it?

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and Russ neither are Manure nor Arsenal nor Chelsea

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Your point being...?

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Im a Man Utd fan and I still care about the FA Cup.

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What a fantastic header from Ronaldo, the Vidic injury looks bad though, possibly a cruciate ligament.:(

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Thats what i thought at first about Vidic but he seemed to want to play on so i'm hoping it isn't that bad. What a performance from Ferdinand in his absence though, he's been immense :tu:

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Absoloutely brilliant performance from United tonight :tu: :D

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Ferdinand MOM for me.:cool:

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I still say, playing semi-finals at wembley is wrong. :td:

I wonder how many members of the FA have slightly more bulging pockets because of it. ;)

It's funny to see how little interest there is in the corporate section for todays game.

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Why? Neutral ground, good opportunity of fans to get tickets because of the large stadium, great atmosphere for the players.

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Yes, but the fans sections are packed. Despite some predictions that it would only be a few fans on either side turning up.

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It should be Old Trafford and Villa Park imo. Wembley should be just for the final, to make going to wembley special and a privelage only the finalists get.