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Quick, fetch a doctor. I agree with Arthur. Unless he is a total racist thug, no-one would be stupid enough to make racist comments with a mircophone active. There are 3 witnesses to this so called racism, so if they say there wasn't then Chelsea haven't got a leg to stand on.

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He probably told them to shut up after being berated by them constantly and they are claiming racism.

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Originally Posted by Jameseh (Post 35490215)

He probably told them to shut up after being berated by them constantly and they are claiming racism.

Chelsea's favourite tactic to surround the ref and berate him.

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Originally Posted by alwaysabear (Post 35490247)

Chelsea's favourite tactic to surround the ref and berate him.

I have seen Man Utd do that often, at one time i thought the ref wore a red shirt, he was surrounded so often :P

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The biggest trouble with Chelsea, they always think they can get away with it.

I feel for Clattenberg, l don't think any ref is safe at Man Utd or Chelsea, The aggro is that Torres has made a name for himself to be a diver, l have seen the tackle and ok he was clipped but talk about an Oscar winning dive, he should have had one for that. I think Hazard is being trained by Torres as he has done it as well.
A major problem is that referee's have got to be much tougher with players who go into the box, and dive and to me it should be a straight red for cheating.

This problem goesd on in lower league stuff, l did a game when l was running behind two players and the player on my left went down in the box, and there must have been a foot space, he claimed he was tripped and argued rotten until his manager told him, l was behind him - l booked him for ungentleman conduct.

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why do refs get suspended but players are able to carry on playing after such accusations, shouldnt it work both ways. may be that way they the footballing officials can kick a fair amount of crap out the game as well stamping authority.

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Micah Richards Manchester City's defender out for four months

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/20112838

Very sad to hear that news.:(

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Apparently police and FA have asked to interview some Man United players about these comments. A few thoughts.

1. Would a referee be so stupid to make comments like he is being accused of with a mircrophone active for the Fourth official AND both linesmen to hear every word?
2. If Clattenburg is racist, why has no black or foreign player made a complaint about it until after this particular game?
3. Is his reputation finished, even if the claims are found to be false? I mean, what's to stop a black or foreign player in future matches to say 'he called me racist names' when their team has a bad match?
4. Will Chelsea be punished if they are found to be false claims? I would hope so, because if innocent it is a shocking thing to make up and I would hope Chelsea suffered a huge points and financial penalty.

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It has been stated in a national newspaper - and no it wasn't The Sun, that Chelsea officials and players went into Clattenburg dressing room and threatened to break his legs after the game.

As stated earlier WHY would a referee be so stupid to say something stupid, with an open mike- it beggars belief. And also, why is it always Chelsea that have problems with referee's.

It also sounds strange how the PFA and the Black Footballers association get onto the bang wagon about all this, the players carried on playing until the end of the game, before complaining about what IF Clattenburg has said. There are FA officials plus extra officials in the ground during matches so WHY wasn't nothing said then.

Fergie and the Chelsea manager argued on the touchline, still again why didn't the players say anything.
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Guarantee you that the Chelsea players have made up some story of what happened as everything depends on WHAT HAS BEEN SAID ON THE LIVE MIC and no one can change that and don't forget the TWO linesman that had open mics also.

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Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu (Post 35490551)

On your reasoning, the refs could make up whatever story they like, similar to your accusation against the chelsea players.

The open mic is only used by the refs.

And not unheard of a ref cheating.

Interesting speculation, but that is all it is. i won't hold you to the guarantee, despite it being impossible to prove.

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poor play. Reading up for it and 1 up

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Originally Posted by thenry (Post 35490569)

poor play. Reading up for it and 1 up

Typical Arsenal one must say.

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o.g. 2 nil. go play Wenger. go on!

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Originally Posted by thenry (Post 35490572)

o.g. 2 nil. go play Wenger. go on!

Still want Arsenal to do the heading? :D

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3-0

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Originally Posted by thenry (Post 35490572)

o.g. 2 nil. go play Wenger. go on!

How long will Arsenal supporters put up with this rubbish?.

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Well this is going very well.

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Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35490575)

How long will Arsenal supporters put up with this rubbish?.

As long as we're in the Champions League.

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Originally Posted by Damien (Post 35490576)

Well this is going very well.

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As long as we're in the Champions League.

Schalke away in the CL will be a make or break game one imagines.

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Originally Posted by Damien (Post 35490576)

As long as we're in the Champions League.

thats the response of the board

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Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35490575)

How long will Arsenal supporters put up with this rubbish?.

to answer your question it hasnt been accepted by a huge chunk. there is however a part that are fine with it. pathetic.

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Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35490579)

Schalke away in the CL will be a make or break game one imagines.

Yes, we've had a lot of those.

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I know its only an hour or so away but why would you leave an away game half an hour in?

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Originally Posted by Damien (Post 35490586)

Yes, we've had a lot of those.

Reading have just got a 4th goal l am afraid.

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not picking bones blaming Djourou but captain? seriously! Koscielny a much better defender.

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Originally Posted by Jameseh (Post 35490587)

I know its only an hour or so away but why would you leave an away game half an hour in?

If you're 4 - 0 down, it's raining, and you have to get back I can see the temptation! :D

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Originally Posted by Jameseh (Post 35490587)

I know its only an hour or so away but why would you leave an away game half an hour in?

clueless. they should be chanting. 8-2 last season at OT and the fans were still showing support. chant against the board at least jeez!!

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Might as well try Walcott down the middle in this game, it's a dead rubber anyway.

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'we want OUR Arsenal back!'. I hope Peter Hill-Wood heard that. what a disgrace.

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Originally Posted by Damien (Post 35490598)

Might as well try Walcott down the middle in this game, it's a dead rubber anyway.

agreed. 4-4-2 could be on the way.

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no changes. go play. good call. persist with composure :rolleyes:

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Usmanovs first open letter was on point. The second was at the wrong time. Now however the second would of boosted him further rather than his timeline of moving forward then backwards among fan opinions.

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Usmanov can go suck a lemon. I am not especially happy with the board but I don't trust someone coming in and pumping money into the club, it's unstable and risky.

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Originally Posted by Damien (Post 35490612)

Usmanov can go suck a lemon. I am not especially happy with the board but I don't trust someone coming in and pumping money into the club, it's unstable and risky.

hes the only man who can kick them. the fans as a whole wont do enough. the supporter trusts risk being thrown out.

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righto.. 4-4-2 i think

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Originally Posted by thenry (Post 35490616)

Game on perhaps.

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Originally Posted by thenry (Post 35490616)

hes the only man who can kick them. the fans as a whole wont do enough. the supporter trusts risk being thrown out.

They risk being kicked out by Usmanov too. People are naive in assuming Usmanov is the solution to all our problems. His public statements are untrustworthy and show a greater desire to harm the club in his quest to own it. His past is shady and his record as an owner of sports teams small.

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Originally Posted by Damien (Post 35490625)

im not saying hes the full on answer. the fans and supporters trusts are but the trusts wont do anything incase they get thrown out. fans havent got leaders that is the trusts. Arsenal will replace the board before being thrown out but pressure is needed. every year the frustration mounts but not enough is vented.

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Giroud showing promising signs. Hopefully we've avoided an embrassement here.

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:woot: we got lucky. bloody lineo! Kevin Friend.. such a friend :D

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Arsenal board seems to have sucked since David Dein was forced out.

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Wish there wasn't extra time now. Would rather take this back to London in a couple of weeks time!

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I am enjoying this, but want to go to bed :)

Had a feeling giroud would have an impact.

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Originally Posted by MarkC1984 (Post 35490643)

Arsenal board seems to have sucked since David Dein was forced out.

yup. both parties are wrong though. Board and Dein. they should settle their differences for the good of the club and work together again.

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Originally Posted by Damien (Post 35490644)

Wish there wasn't extra time now. Would rather take this back to London in a couple of weeks time!

agreed but theres no time for it.

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A sack of potatoes would have been more useful than Arshavin today, and most other days.

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Originally Posted by Jameseh (Post 35490652)

A sack of potatoes would have been more useful than Arshavin today, and most other days.

Yes, his passing and shooting have been poor at times.

Not sure about coq au vin either. :D

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Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35490575)

How long will Arsenal supporters put up with this rubbish?.

In arsene we trust...

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alright enough. call time ref

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Good game for the neutrals with the amount of goals scored, but I don't think any Arsenal fan will be happy with that result. OK, they won but really shouldn't have gone 4 goals down. Just shows that the kids Arsene is bringing through aren't really good enough.

Saying that, I do hope that they can improve. Martinez could be a decent goalie if he learnt from someone like Seaman or Lehman, not looked to Almunia or Mannone for inspiration.

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bloody hell. have you been entertained non Gooners ? tomorrows to come as well. footballs going to kill us all.

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If Chelsea v United is as fraught as the weekend's game then I don't think my heart would stand up to watching the whole match. Luckily, I can always watch rot and then switch over for the result about ten.

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Originally Posted by MarkC1984 (Post 35490681)

Oh who cares, it was great fun! An extraordinary match which will be far more rememberable as a result of the flaws and was more enjoyable for it as well.

This is what football is about really.

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Originally Posted by TheDaddy (Post 35490668)

In arsene we trust...

For Arsenal supporters tonight it must have been like going to jail for 10 years and then a week later you are suddenly going to get released.:)

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Originally Posted by thenry (Post 35490680)

alright enough. call time ref

Is that whisky bottle empty great man.;)

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Originally Posted by thenry (Post 35490684)

bloody hell. have you been entertained non Gooners ? tomorrows to come as well. footballs going to kill us all.

i enjoyed it.

I thought there was positives from it.

Arsenal can fight back. Geroud was good in bits (great header).

I loved the game, even though it kept me up late :)

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Originally Posted by colin25 (Post 35490723)

i enjoyed it.

I thought there was positives from it.

Arsenal can fight back. Geroud was good in bits (great header).

I loved the game, even though it kept me up late :)

Yes it was great and one wonders what little delights are we going to get tonight in the other matches.:)

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Two points to make, The Clattenburg affair. I am NOT a Chelsea fan as to me they are spoilt little brats that if someone took there dummies away they would cry wolf, and to me they allow there players get away with murder ie the Terry affair, he is still there captain, which he should not be and they have not even punished him.

Chelsea have a very poor record against referee's and have been fined many times at there treatment of them ie Graham Poll for prime example. They get TWO players sent off and this is what happens, some guys career is on the line, as he is supposed to have said something against a player - we don't know what was said BUT on Sky, they got a lip reader to read WHAT Clattenburg had said, and he stated 'there was nothing there that was defamatory against anyone'. As this is a very serious matter NOTHING has been heard of what Clattenburg has said. This will go on for months which is ridiculous.

On the Reading game - l thought it was brilliant game but Kozelski for Arsenal should have been SENT off for two bookable offences, he got booked and then the ref allowed two nasty tackles to go unpunished. And Wenger, my god does he moan.

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Great article from The Times. http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/sport/...83ccdc3e6ea15b

If you can get behind the paywall, sometimes the blogs are free, it's worth a read.

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Despite posting annual profits, Arsenal’s financial position is just as precarious as their status among England’s elite clubs, the continuation of which must be viewed as a significant over-performance given the restrictions under which they must operate.

And for that Arsenal fans have just one man to thank - Arsene Wenger - once they have stopped grumbling about their side’s inexorable decline, that is.

Without a sugar daddy willing to fund them. Arsenal are the Newcastle United of north London - blessed with a magnificent stadium and a large and loyal fan-base, but reliant upon superior scouting and player development to compete in the transfer market.

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:rolleyes: salaries totalling to an amount that puts us in the 'top4'. spend within means. breaking even after player sales. the wasted amount of cash in salaries. ye ok over-performance :LOL: business strive towards doing better spending less. we have a manager who in his own right is worth 100mil each window so the required spend isnt as much as you'd need under other managers. its all got to do with spending efficiently!

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It will be interesting to know how many Arsenal fans actually left at 4-0 down last night, rather than just going to the toilet or to get a pint. I don't think i would ever leave early from a game if we were losing, stick with your team through the highs and lows no matter what. You're really not a supporter if you're leaving a match that early.

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there wasnt a lot that left. only a few left. and yes through through. i would of started chanting against the board if i was there.

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I would have left about 10 minutes to go..to beat traffic...if they were 4-0 down then.

But, i wasn't there, i don't have a car, and i don't support Arsenal..and prefer watching on tv Moot :D.

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Originally Posted by Shadow Demon UK (Post 35490961)

The away fans are pretty good. I saw most people have said the seats where full again on the resumption of half time. It's just people leaving 5 or so minutes early to get ahead of the queues for the bar/toilet like they do in every single game.

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Originally Posted by Shadow Demon UK (Post 35490961)

Seconded.:clap:

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Serbian police charge England Under-21 pair after brawl

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/20147610

This is really taking the biscuit.:(

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More action from the serbs to divert attention away from their disgusting bigoted players and fans.

Chances of decisive action against them - virtually nil.

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:LOL: 3-3

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Tottenham out. Norwich get 2 late on in the game.

Liverpool 2 down vs Swansea

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Do these football players not understand some of us need to get to bed for work in morning :)

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Capital One 5th Round Draw

Leeds vs Chelsea
Swansea vs Middlesbrough
Norwich vs Aston Villa
Bradford vs Arsenal

:D

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I wanted Bradford but I wish it was at home. Dangerous game. They've already beaten one Premiership side, we need to take them seriously. Good thing about a game like Chelsea is that the pressure isn't really on, here everyone expects an Arsenal win...

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Think this will be the first and only time I support a Yorkshire club. Anyone who plays Chelski, even Tottenham, get my support.

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Originally Posted by Damien (Post 35491114)

One of my friends will be overjoyed with this draw as he comes from Bradford.:)

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Chelsea investigate claims fan abused Danny Welbeck

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/20168008

Will it ever end.:(

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Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35491273)

Chelsea investigate claims fan abused Danny Welbeck

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/20168008

Will it ever end.:(

yes it creeping back into the game sadly Den mate hopely they ban the numpties that do it for life

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lets get this idiot banned

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Always got to have a good ol race row a season, where would football be without it?

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Originally Posted by Damien (Post 35491279)

Always got to have a good ol race row a season, where would football be without it?

be much better without it

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Originally Posted by Dave42 (Post 35491283)

be much better without it

Of course it would Dave but some supporters or footballers only mirror the the same attitudes amongst certain parts of the public.

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bet he was chanting we're the only racists or whatever as well.

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I have to say, when I've gone to watch Chelsea play, I do look around me and think that sometimes the only reason I'm not racially abused by the home fans is because of the Chelsea shirt I am wearing at the time. Footballs fans are so tribal. They could be abusing an opposing fan because of the nature of his or her colour, totally oblivious that they themselves are surround by black/asian/non white fans!

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And Chelsea have the nerve to complain about a referee racially abusing one of their players? Disgusting. Hopefully they will take action against this fan, but they will probably say it was a United fan in the Chelsea end. Chelsea, like Liverpool, are always the victims never the perpetrators.

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On rolls the bandwagon.

I remember that time when a black player pulled them level in a champions league final and scored the winning penalty.

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Wenger hits out at Chelsea for Clattenburg allegations and asks... where's your proof?

Arsene Wenger has criticised Chelsea for making a public complaint about referee Mark Clattenburg and said the allegations have â€˜little proofâ€™.

Wenger said: â€˜I believe one of the best things in sport is itâ€™s a battle when it is on. You can sort out the problems you had, especially in England, internally. If it comes to making the lawyers rich Iâ€™m not a fan of it. One of the great things in sports as well is tolerance, forgiveness and explanation internally and I think it should stay like that. It can happen that a referee doesn't behave well, I do not say they are angels, but it is always better to sort it out in the room. I didnâ€™t follow the whole (Chelsea) story completely (but) my opinion is just when I didnâ€™t behave well I have an explanation with the referee at the end of the game or another day, rather than going public with little proof. Iâ€™m not in favour of making these things public.â€™

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/foo...s-Chelsea.html

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Sir Alex Ferguson doubts Chelsea's Mark Clattenburg claims

Sir Alex Ferguson does not believe referee Mark Clattenburg used "inappropriate language" towards Chelsea player John Mikel Obi.

"I don't believe he would make comments like that," said Ferguson. "I refuse to believe it. It's unthinkable."

Clattenburg maintains his innocence and neither of his assistants, nor the fourth official, support Chelsea's allegations. Ferguson, speaking ahead of United's Premier League home game against Arsenal, added: "There is not a referee who would stoop to that. I'm convinced by that. I've never had a player come to me in the last 15 years and say a referee swore in a game - ever. The way we see the game today rather than how it was 25 years ago, it has completely changed. I played myself and I know that the banter which went on between referees and players 25 years ago is different to today."

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Di Matteo hits back at Ferguson and Wenger for commenting on Clattenburg race case

Roberto Di Matteo has said criticism from Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger over the Mark Clattenburg case will be taken on board to by his Chelsea players but only used as a 'motivational tool'. The Blues boss refused to be drawn on the issue in any depth, citing the matter was in the hands of the police and FA. But responding to the Manchester United manager's comments questioning the credibility of the claims he said: 'He likes to talk about other clubs. We tend not to. I'll leave it up to him. It's a free country where everybody has the freedom of speech. We'll take into consideration what other people say and use it as a motivational tool for ourselves.'

Di Matteo added of Ferguson's scepticism: 'The investigation will qualify this. We don't want to prejudice any trial.' Asked if he feared referees might treat the club differently after making the accusations against Clattenburg, the Italian said: 'I really hope not. I believe that they won't. We have faith in the referees. They are people that are under a lot of pressure. They are human beings like everyone else. You have to try your best and sometimes mistakes can happen.'

Di Matteo maintained his stance of silence when asked about the Chelsea fan caught making a 'monkey' gesture during Wednesday's Capital One Cup tie but did suggest the manner in which racist incidents have been highlighted proved there was still work to be done. 'I always said that we are against any form of discrimination,' he said. 'We will support anyone who is fighting that. That's our position and my personal belief as well. The fact that these incidents are happening give a lot of media exposure and makes people aware that we have to fight maybe a little more strongly than perhaps we thought. Everyone has to be involved in this process to eradicate it from the sport and life in general.'

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/foo...ne-Wenger.html

the backlash will be unthinkable if Chelsea are proven a fake

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Theo Walcott: Arsenal want talks 'resolved by Christmas'

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has set a Christmas deadline for the club to agree a new deal with Theo Walcott. The 23-year-old forward's current deal ends next summer and he would be free to talk to other clubs from January. Wenger said: "There is urgency. We want to sort it out before Christmas, one way or the other." Asked if Arsenal would have to sell Walcott if no agreement was reached by 2013, Wenger said: "I would not like to."

Walcott rejected a five-year, Â£75,000-a-week offer in August, saying he wanted to switch from the wing to centre-forward.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/20166778

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Â£100k a week to Kop Walcott

LIVERPOOL want to sign Arsenalâ€™s Theo Walcott in January. Kop boss Brendan Rodgers is willing to pay the England star Â£100,000-a-week AND play him in the central striking role he prefers. Liverpool reckon they could land Walcott for just Â£8million as the unsettled 23-year-old is out of contract next summer.
But Rodgers needs Walcott to resist growing Arsenal pressure to sign a new deal before Christmas. An Anfield source said: â€œTheo Walcott and Liverpool would be a perfect fit. Itâ€™s no secret we are looking for a striker to play with Luis Suarez and Fabio Borini. Theo ticks all the right boxes. He is young, he is fast and he has great skills.â€

Arsene Wenger yesterday slapped a Christmas deadline on talks with Walcott.
The Arsenal boss said: â€œThere is urgency. We want to sort it out before Christmas, one way or the other.â€

So far, though, Arsenal have offered Walcott Â£75,000-a- week â€” significantly less than Liverpool have on the table. Rodgers is also desperate to get Joe Coleâ€™s Â£120,000-a- week wages off the payroll and will look to sell Jose Enrique and Stewart Downing.

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage...n-January.html

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Exclusive - Nicol: Liverpool don't need Walcott

Steve Nicol believes Liverpool should turn their attentions away from Theo Walcott and onto a proven goalscorer. The Reds are set to make a move for the England winger when the January transfer window opens, in a bid to strengthen their attacking department, where Luis Suarez remains their only fit recognisable striker. But former Anfield favourite Nicol claims Brendan Rodgers needs someone more consistent in front of goal. â€œLiverpool need players who are proven and Theo Walcottâ€™s not proven,â€ he told the Sports Bar. â€œHeâ€™s too inconsistent. What they donâ€™t need now is another inconsistent player. They need someone who every match you know exactly what youâ€™re going to get. They need someone whoâ€™s going to get you goals and be consistent every game and thatâ€™s not something you can say about Theo, as great as he is.â€

http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-ne...walcott-184433

hmm.. the BBC say he wants to play upfront which is holding up the deal but well placed sources say its the 100k. may be he wants both :confused:

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Originally Posted by Dave42 (Post 35491274)

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lets get this idiot banned

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Exposed: Chelsea thug who made sick monkey gesture at black Manchester United star
The Mirror tracked down Blues fanatic Gavin Kirkham, who was caught on camera mimicking a monkey during the tense game

A yob who caused outrage by making a sick racist gesture at Manchester United striker Danny Welbeck during their clash with Chelsea was unmasked last night. The Mirror tracked down Blues fanatic Gavin Kirkham, 28, who was caught on camera mimicking a monkey during the tense game at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday night....

http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news...esture-1412283

idiot

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Well lads what do you think will entail in the early match today?.

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The Arsenal winning :D

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Originally Posted by thenry (Post 35491906)

The Arsenal winning :D

Yes indeed as l am sure you don't want a repeat of last season.:)

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Originally Posted by thenry (Post 35491906)

The Arsenal winning :D

Sorry to say but its the same buffoons from last season's match it seems.

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Santos is rubbish, we're always getting skinned down the right when he plays.

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why does Wenger persist with Rambo.

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Originally Posted by Damien (Post 35491918)

Santos is rubbish, we're always getting skinned down the right when he plays.

Lidl.

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Originally Posted by thenry (Post 35491920)

why does Wenger persist with Rambo.

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Lidl.

No Poundland more like.

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we've actually had better luck in poundland buying Jenkinson for a million. Santos cost 6mil. what a waste. for all the left backs it had to be Santos. efficently spending. self subtainzzzzzzzzzzz

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Originally Posted by thenry (Post 35491929)

nope. we've actually had better luck in poundland buying Jenkinson for a million. Santos cost 6mil. waste. for all the left backs it had to be Santos.

A 3rd division defender could defend better.

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thats a lifeline! Wenger needs to put Theo on for Ramsey but knowing our Boss he'll take Pod off for Theo

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Originally Posted by thenry (Post 35491933)

thats a lifeline! Wenger needs to put Theo on for Ramsey but knowing out Boss he'll take Pod off for Theo

Yes definitely a lifeline but will this poor imitation of their sides in the past take it.

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Santos needs to come off first.

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same old. getting picked off. what the hell does Wenger see? Utd could be a few goals up by now and its their own fault not us doing well.

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Bring on Jersey Joe l say.

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how many signs does Wenger want

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Hopefully Podoski is being told to cover Santos or switch Ramsey to that side.

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Still I would put Vermaelen on the left and Koscielny on in place of Santos.

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Yay Walcott..but for who....

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Kosh as LB can work.

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:shocked: Did Wenger just take Rambo off for Theo

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We're still horribly exposed on the left, or have they switched sides? Doesn't look like they have

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Vermaelen is having a shocker but he is trying to compensate for Santos...

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Oh dear more poor defending yet again.

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Nuts we were starting to get back into the game.

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