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Damien 05-08-2010 22:31
Re: Football Season 2010/2011
 
:drunk:We've still got Cesc Fabregas! :drunk:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2...enal-barcelona

:D

Damien 06-08-2010 10:19
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Spurs mouthing off again:

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/st...cernet&cc=5739

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"If we can get past the play-off qualifier, I honestly think we will go further in the Champions League than Arsenal," Defoe told the Daily Mirror. "No disrespect to Arsenal, because they have a good record in the Champions League and for them it's become part of the furniture, part of their regular season, it's the norm.

Nugget 06-08-2010 13:04
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Originally Posted by Kingofthedead4 (Post 35066338)
Hmm we have had many false dawns with Liverpool, look what happend when the 2 American's came in. I hope it does solve our financial problems but I always worry that it will all go belly up.
I'm just impressed that you've managed to replace Aurelio and Insua with Aurelio and Insua :p:

punky 06-08-2010 13:09
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Originally Posted by Damien (Post 35068510)
Come on, he has to talk up his club.

BTW, you do know he's an Arsenal dan, don't you?

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This tweet from a Harry Redknpap Twitter account made me laugh.

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Defoe’s right, we *can* go further than Arsenal in the CL. For a start we could get Kiev in the qualifier, that’s bleeding miles away.

sherer 06-08-2010 13:48
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Originally Posted by Damien (Post 35068510)
Seeing as Arsenal made the semi's I can't see them getting further than that in the first season and they might never get back in for another chance

Damien 06-08-2010 14:10
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Originally Posted by sherer (Post 35068628)
Seeing as Arsenal made the semi's I can't see them getting further than that in the first season and they might never get back in for another chance
Hey Arsenal made the final :D

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Originally Posted by punky (Post 35068595)
Come on, he has to talk up his club.

BTW, you do know he's an Arsenal dan, don't you?
It's always the comparisons with Arsenal, like last year when Keane said Spurs had a better team etc.

I do like that twitter comment, something I imagine he would actually say.

punky 06-08-2010 14:20
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Originally Posted by Damien (Post 35068645)
It's always the comparisons with Arsenal, like last year when Keane said Spurs had a better team etc.
But Arsenal are the next team up and our local rivals.

If our teams previous results are reversed, would you want your team coming out saying "Ahh, we'll never beat them, never finish further than them, so what can you do?"

And anyway, that's besides the point. The point he was making was the atmosphere at the home grounds. Even Arsenal fans say the atmosphere at the Emirates is dead. Whereas at WHL it isn't. He was saying that could be the difference, and quite often people in the past have said the 12th man does make a difference.

If you want arrogance, you need to look at City.

gazzae 06-08-2010 14:29
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I was going to look some info on Spurs opponents, but I think googling Young Boys might not be a good idea while in work.

Damien 06-08-2010 14:33
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Originally Posted by punky (Post 35068651)
But Arsenal are the next team up and our local rivals.

If our teams previous results are reversed, would you want your team coming out saying "Ahh, we'll never beat them, never finish further than them, so what can you do?"
Nah I'ld avoid mentioning them. If Spurs finished consistently above us I wouldn't say we are going to raise above them, unless it's banter.

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And anyway, that's besides the point. The point he was making was the atmosphere at the home grounds. Even Arsenal fans say the atmosphere at the Emirates is dead. Whereas at WHL it isn't. He was saying that could be the difference, and quite often people in the past have said the 12th man does make a difference.
I think the Emirates atmosphere is not as bad as people make out but I agree that it's pretty quiet compared to a lot of other teams. The lower tier is a lot louder and energetic compared to the Upper tier which can get pretty dead. I was at the Liverpool game last season and it was electric.

I would say that a lot of the top teams have this problem as ticket prices increase and newer stadiums tend to be larger and more spacious.

When Spurs move to their new stadium and the ticket prices go up to match it I imagine the atmosphere will quiet down a bit. Although the idea for a single stand like the Anfield Kop is a good idea.

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If you want arrogance, you need to look at City.
Say what you like about Spurs (and I do :D) I was happier for them to finish to the top 4 than City. Spending a lot is one thing, automatically expecting to finish top as a result of that wealth as if it were some god given right is irritating. The way they, mostly Cook, go on about United is irritating. They way they used financial clout to bully Spurs from signing Bellamy(?) is the same.

Kymmy 06-08-2010 14:34
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Originally Posted by punky (Post 35068651)
If you want arrogance, you need to look at City.
I don't think you're talking about the fans with that comment ;) Something us city fans have learnt over the many, many, many years is never to count our chickens before they hatch :D

Damien 06-08-2010 14:35
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Originally Posted by gazzae (Post 35068654)
I was going to look some info on Spurs opponents, but I think googling Young Boys might not be a good idea while in work.
I was worried about that, I went to Wikipedia and did a search for the swiss league and then clicked on them. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BSC_Young_Boys

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Originally Posted by Kymmy (Post 35068659)
I don't think you're talking about the fans with that comment ;) Something us city fans have learnt over the many, many, many years is never to count our chickens before they hatch :D
Check out the Bluemoon forum :erm:

punky 06-08-2010 14:39
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Originally Posted by Damien (Post 35068657)
Nah I'ld avoid mentioning them. If Spurs finished consistently above us I wouldn't say we are going to raise above them, unless it's banter.
Sometimes you can't though as journalists bring it up. And they neglect to mention that in their article.

Like thus:

Journalist: Jermain, can Spurs beat Arsenal this year?
Defoe: OIf course we can
Headline: "Defoe thinks Spurs are better than Arsenal"

I'm not saying that's what's happened, but its what usually happens.


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I think the Emirates atmosphere is not as bad as people make out but I agree that it's pretty quiet compared to a lot of other teams. The lower tier is a lot louder and energetic compared to the Upper tier which can get pretty dead. I was at the Liverpool game last season and it was electric.

I would say that a lot of the top teams have this problem as ticket prices increase and newer stadiums tend to be larger and more spacious.

When Spurs move to their new stadium and the ticket prices go up to match it I imagine the atmosphere will quiet down a bit. Although the idea for a single stand like the Anfield Kop is a good idea.
The good thing is the club are aware of it and seems to be proactive in avoiding it. Moving the stands as close as possible. A big a roof as possible, etc.

Kymmy 06-08-2010 14:43
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Originally Posted by Damien (Post 35068660)
Check out the Bluemoon forum :erm:
I did say CityFan's and not Mancini wannabees :D

gazzae 06-08-2010 14:52
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Originally Posted by Damien (Post 35068660)
I was worried about that, I went to Wikipedia and did a search for the swiss league and then clicked on them. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BSC_Young_Boys
Oh no it gets worse, look where they play! Wankdorfstadion

Damien 06-08-2010 14:57
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Originally Posted by punky (Post 35068665)
The good thing is the club are aware of it and seems to be proactive in avoiding it. Moving the stands as close as possible. A big a roof as possible, etc.
How have they planned for transport btw? I heard WHL is not the easiest of stadiums to get too and exit from?

Arsenal have the Arsenal tube, Highbury and Islington, and Finsbury park and it's still difficult to leave (especially if you take Arsenal tube, Finsbury park is ok but the crowd take an age to get there).


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