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I'm gutted, he provided me with no end of hysterical belly laughs in his interviews :D

Blimmin eck Chelsea didn't waste any time did they?! FGS what do they want (oh yeh the prem league title, champions league etc etc). Just to reiterate one of the great shankly sayings "first is first, second is nothing". Lets see if abramowich's cheque book can buy him a miracle worker.

Well thats the close on another season, what will i do for the next few weeks :(

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Well you could pop down the road to Aigburth to Liverpool CC and watch Lancashire thrashing all comers in the County Championship.:)

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didn't last long at all so who's next in the summer of manager shuffles

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Not really my cup of tea, think i'll have a few weekends camping in shell island and a week in portugal, arriving back home at the start of the new season :D

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Well I'm off on a two week Med. cruise on Saturday, will have to watch the Champions League final on board.

Third port of call is Barcelona, might have to wear my Oldham Athletic shirt instead of my Man U one that day, it all depends on the result.:D

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Nice! Have fun :)

Do pay a trip to Camp Nou if you have time, looks fab on the tv but in real life i was suprised it hasn't fallen down! Much like the rest of Barca, everything is half finished :D

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I didn't hear Boos. Just sounded a muted reception compared to some of the other players. I was wondering if they were holding back given his conduct earlier this season.

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To me, it sounded like he got the same reception as everyone else and I watched it on tv.

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This will be our third cruise visit to Barca in the past couple of years, done the Camp Nou and the aquarium etc.

It was heaven to be sat in Las Ramblas enjoying a cool beer and listening to Micheal Owen scoring in 'Fergie time' last season against Man City.:cool:

I have kept putting it off but I suppose the wife will finally get to drag me round some half finished church that is supposed to be a 'must see';)

As for Rooneys reception it sounds just as good on TV as any other to me.:)

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I haven't watched it on tv yet, but it sounded the same as everyone elses to me but I could be wrong.

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Watch ladies football.:D;):D

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We rented the stadium for a tenner. :D

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Congrats to Fulham who got the final Europa place due to the fair play table :clap:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/13492544.stm

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Just think, this Europa League, used to EUFA cup, which used to be welcome each year, but is now made a mockery by some clubs and they put out second string side.

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True - but then the Champions League was only for Champions therefore bith the cup winners & UEFA cups held more weight

I think it is largely only English clubs that put out second string teams

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Kolo Toure gets a six month ban for taking drugs..... unbelievable :rolleyes:

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they were water tablets.. surprised he even got 6 months

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Yeah, i'm sure they were...

8 months for missing a test, 6 months for taking drugs. Sounds about right for the FA.

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He admitted it, the mistake seemed genuine, it wasn't really much of a performance enhancing drug. In fact, it was performing enhancing at all it just happened that one of the ingredients could have been considered so in much large doses. 6 months seems harsh.

Ferdinand only got 8 months for missing a test...

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How surprising that you, a Man United fan, have decided to completely ignore all sense of detail, logic and context.

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Yes it is suprising :)

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Again. 'Taking' drugs ignores the fact that it's a matter of scale. Your making it sound as if he was injecting himself with steroids while he took his wifes diet pills, not the same thing.

Missing a test is serious and is punished as such as it would allow a player who knew he would test positive to simply skip the test and avoid heavier punishment.

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HT in the champions league final. I'm really enjoy this game. So often these big games don't live up to their billing but some great stuff here.

45 minutes went past in the blink of an eye. As a neutral I'm already hoping for extra time.:)

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Fergie time then :D

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Yep, enjoying it myself.. Hopefully we might get a goof fightback (yep I might be a city supporter but I'm also a Mancunian)

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Some of the barca players are big girls blouses, going down in the softest touch.

My 7 year old nephew is tougher than them.

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Maybe SAF will finally admit this is one if the weakest sides we've had in years.

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we were took to school by the best team in the world, they made us look like a sunday league team

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I suspect SAF knows that. I think he'll also know that Barca played them off the park tonight. The third goal was a killer but well deserved.

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United, well and truly beaten and tactically inept, end of.

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not sure about the tactically inept. I'm not sure there's tactics within the rules of the game that can cope with Barca on that form.

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Dont think there is a team in the world that can beat this barca side. Arsenal got lucky in the 1st leg but that was it.

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Let's not go overboard.

Bearing in mind Real Madrid beat them in the Copa Del Rey final a few weeks ago, and they have actually lost a number of games this season, you're clearly wrong.

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Even the greatest teams can have jaded patches.

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Well clearly. That doesn't negate my point.

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No, but it does weaken it.

Barcelona on an average day would hold most good teams on their best. With the fluidity they showed tonight no Premiership team would have beaten them.

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agreed. when they play, it truly is a beautiful game. well played Barcelona. an extremely well deserved win tonight. it was just a shame the game was only 90 minutes - I could have happily continued to watch them for a lot longer.

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Of course. I highly doubt any Premier League team would beat Real Madrid at their best either.

You could say the same about Man United within England or any other dominate team anyway. That doesn't mean Real Madrid/Arsenal/Hercules or whoever won merely because of luck though.

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I agree with the applause for Barcelona but please do stop making it look like they were 'Gods'

They were brilliant but Manchester United contributed to Barca's display by leaving a few players at home.

Notably, Valencia (Non existent throughout), Hernandez had an absolute shocker and spent the opening 45 minutes offside and the other 45 doing nothing. Ryan Giggs was also non existent for the entirety.

I'm a Toon fan and obviously I'm a bit disappointed because like any true English football fan you root for the English side!

Messi is a fantastic player and all credit too him but the defending tonight made him look twice the player he is! First 10 minutes they marked him properly and chased him down every time! He barely touched the ball in this period because of the excellent marking.. The other 80 minutes however were a whole lot different and he was allowed to run anywhere he pleased. You simply cannot afford to just let him run at you for 40 yards whilst backing off.

My list of top performers in that match.

Lionel Messi
Wayne Rooney
Park Ji Sung
Carrick
Pedro
Dani Alves

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Yeah. Right.

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regardless of whether or not Man U turned up tonight, the team that was there got a lesson in football. how many times did you see Barca hoof the ball up the field, or hit-and-hope? I think I saw Abidal clear it 2 maybe 3 times towards the end of the game by putting his boot through it. Man U seemed to try the long, 50/50 ball almost every time they had possession. in fact, I think Barca only tried putting the ball in once from the many corners they had - that's how in control they are. they play fast, close passes. if they didn't think 100% that it will get to a team mate, they didn't play that ball. they were calm, never rushed and were back defending in numbers very fast. nani was surrounded by at least 2 players any time he had the ball, and that was at the end of 90 minutes. if they could get 3 players around a man u shirt with the ball, they did it. Man U were totally in the shadow of Barca. Gods? maybe not. Messengers? probably.

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lol - agreed. as a Liverpool fan, I was TOTALLY rooting for Barcelona! I'm not ashamed to admit it, either!!! ;)

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strange you would've thought SAF watched the Barca vs Arsenal game where we didnt stand a bloody chance...

Congrats to Barca is all I can say the better team has won

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what are the odds on City winning the champions league.

Got a tenner handy

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So fans of other teams wanted United to lose but when England play, the rest of us are told we ought to be pleased that a British nation is doing ''well". Double standards anyone?

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no one has to follow the crowd

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Well it was the same for Liverpool in the 70s and 80s, if you have some success then there's always a queue of people waiting to knock you down. Also, I don't think the way that Mr Ferguson has conducted himself in the past endears him to the fans of other clubs. Best policy is to support your own team and manager without worrying what others think.

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Everyone is making Barca as a cream team, they were only good last night, as Man Utd were totally crap, Giggs was totally crap, and should not have played in view of recent events, the goal Messi scored, l have seen better in the PL.

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I have heard stong rumours that Harry Rednappe will become the next Chelsea manager, l have a sore stomach through laughing so much.

Harry might be a brilliant coach and manager, but Abramowich wants sucess EVERY season, Harry can't supply that, if Ab'ch had his way he would buy the damn cups and titles. Just think Angelotti was sacked for team failure - and they came second and got back into the champions League.

Remember - money can't buy everything.

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Agree with you on Giggs and others I've said above but United were not totally crap. It was just a few players that were not in the game to be fair and you need everyone to play good to beat barca.

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Inbetween playing crap, anyone notice Giggs' inch perfect lay off for Rooney's goal?

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Indeed I did but that was the only time I seen him :p:

Nani should have been on a lot earlier. He was barely on 4 minutes and he had taken on two defenders which was more than what Valencia had done for the time he was on.

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Barcelona were brilliant. Man United are the best English team this year and they simply could not cope.

I didn't think Ferguson would get 'done' by the same team twice. I thought United would give a robust, clinical, physical, and tactual game and thus manage to beat Barcelona. However it was evident that they were powerless against such a team.

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I still beg to differ with the ''No one can beat barca'' comments though.

Real Madrid are more than capable on a good day.

Manchester City would give them a run for their money.

MCFC European Champions 2012 :D

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Barcelona are not unbeatable.

They are the best team in Europe - that would have remained true regardless of the result yesterday - and they can probably be called the best club side ever now. It really is a remarkable era and a remarkable team that we get to watch.

Real Madrid could beat them, Manchester City could beat them, almost any team in Europe could beat them if they have a good day, however it depends on them also having a bad day. United had a good day yesterday but then so did Barca and no one can stop Barcelona when they have a good day.

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i second all of that

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YHtjm...eature=related

This has to be one of the greatest football video's of all time (Credit goes to either the Uploader or Sky 1)

The music combined with the moment and commentary is just awesome and brings out so much emotion.

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no that just make me feel sick to my stomach lol

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Good luck Swans, 90 minutes from the Premier League! :)

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Cardiff have just sacked their manager...

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Surprised at that, Dave Jones took them to the play-offs twice and the FA Cup final.

Still, who cares :D

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You can't accuse Swansea of not trying.. half time and they're 3 nil up :clap:

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Reading down to 10 men for the next half too, I think Swansea have it in the bag

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Welcome to the Premiership!!

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Argh! Park the bus!!!!

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:rofl:

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When Swansea screw up there's always one player who accepts blame, today step forward Joe Allen :grind:

I think the Swans thought you only need to play for 45 minutes :afire:

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Game on!!!!!!

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Yes!!! Now we can get beaten by real quality teams instead of mediocre ones!

Swansea, the real capital of Welsh football :)

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:clap:

They've now got a year to prove themselves.. otherwise it'll be another blackpool..

Now Russ who you gonna support when Mu plays them :p:

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Easy - the home team, that's always been my policy.

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My policy is always root for the underdog.. Probably why I've been a man city supporter all my life (mind you being born in Moss-Side also had a lot to do with it)..

When England play SA I always support SA :D

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Just think of all the quality team we can lose to now, instead of mediocre ones, Rooney, Torres, Tevez all scoring hatricks against us, it's going to be awesome!

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What dates the Charity Shield this year??

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7th August.

http://www.londonevents2011.com/fa-c...ield-2011.html

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Anyone know why they changed the name to the Community Shield in 2002?

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Scholsey retires from the game :( playing wise

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/13600395.stm

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Yup. Not a surprise. All the clues had suggested this was to be the case, upcoming testimonial, hasn't signed a new contract.

Good Player, shame to see him go but has done himself and his club proud.

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My all time favourite player. I never tire watching his performances and the goals he scored, he will be missed.

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It was not going to be a suprise but to an ex-fan of the oppostition is was good to have watched him play.
I wonder where he'll go next... management, trainer, idyllic island in the tropics?

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He could probably afford to buy an island but I doubt if he could afford the sunblock he's need with his complexion. :D

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He's apparently taking up a coaching role at Utd.

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His top ten goals.................apparently
Not bad :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rx_oM...elated#t=0m51s

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Could people post their clubs done deals and speculation :P

Newcastle United

Signed: Yohan Cabaye Lille (Agreed a deal with Newcastle United set to be fully completed following his International Fixtures)


Speculation:

Dimitar Berbatov is supposedly very interested in a move to the club he supports. Pardew is set to meet United's 7.5m evaluation

(Daily Mail)

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Probably best to start another close season thread methinks, over to you adzii_nufc ;)

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Donkey to leave United?! Yes!!!!!!

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:D :D :D

Yeh - makes sense I guess. A sidekick to Fergusson and mebbe a replacement some day?

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A question for "The Daddy"

What is your opinion on West Ham's appointment of Sam Allardyce as manager?

Also, do you think that Sam's reputation of route one football will be a bit of a culture shock for the die hard West Ham fans who are used to the passing game?

and....

Will you and other West Ham fans accept him for one, two or maybe three seasons if he manages to get you promoted back into the Premiership where you really belong.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/foo...-Ham-boss.html

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He said he would play better football like he tried at Newcastle, I'll give him a go as long as he stops chewing gum and doesn't try and sign Diouf


New West Ham manager Sam Allardyce wants to sign Blackburn's El-Hadji Diouf. The striker had been on loan at Rangers, who remain interested in him.
Full story: Daily Mail

Oh dear, looks like that plan skidded...

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Mark Hughes resigned

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/13628221.stm

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Breaking News

Wayne Rooney suspended due to performance enhancing allegations

http://redflagflyinghigh.com/2011/06...hair-treatment

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thats so stupid its probably true

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Couple of relatively big moves on the cards today for those who haven't been keeping up with the news:

Jordan Henderson from Sunderland to Liverpool (fee agreed)

Phil Jones from Blackburn to Man utd

Tevez to the naughty corner (I'll give you 5p and a bag of cheesy wotsits for him)

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Also Sunderland have bid £12 million for Gibson, O'Shea and Brown from United.

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Forest have sacked Davies and are unveiling Steve McClaren as the new manager tomorrow.

Good times.

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Good Luck :p:

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He's a good manager, quite possibly the best out of current employment we could get. England aside, his record is good.

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Tell that to Wolfsburg.;)

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:rofl: