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denphone 08-01-2012 17:14
Re: Football Season 2011/12
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Damien (Post 35357340)
No l think we can do without the t-shirts.

Damien 08-01-2012 17:24
Re: Football Season 2011/12
 
It's a big fuss over nothing anyway, where Downing comes from hitting someone is a sign of affection.

denphone 08-01-2012 17:27
Re: Football Season 2011/12
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Damien (Post 35357352)
It's a big fuss over nothing anyway, where Downing comes from hitting someone is a sign of affection.
Is it.:(

Hugh 08-01-2012 17:32
Re: Football Season 2011/12
 
Yes - he's a Smog Monster...

denphone 08-01-2012 17:37
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 35357365)
Yes - he's a Smog Monster...
Ha you are talking about Hedorah l gather.:D

Uncle Peter 08-01-2012 17:39
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What on earth is he doing out on the town around there. That's like drinking in the Western in Norris Green.

Shadow Demon UK 08-01-2012 17:49
Re: Football Season 2011/12
 
Liverpool v United in the 4th round...

denphone 08-01-2012 17:51
Re: Football Season 2011/12
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Shadow Demon UK (Post 35357382)
Liverpool v United in the 4th round...
l do not believe it.

thenry 08-01-2012 17:52
Re: Football Season 2011/12
 
:LOL:

FA Cup Fourth Round Draw
Brighton and Hove Albion or Wrexham v Newcastle United
Sunderland v Middlesbrough
Dagenham and Redbridge or Millwall v Southampton
Hull City v Crawley Town
Milton Keynes Dons or Queens Park Rangers v Chelsea
West Bromwich Albion v Norwich City
Blackpool v Sheffield Wednesday
Arsenal or Leeds United v Aston Villa
Stevenage v Notts County
Watford v Tottenham Hotspur
Liverpool v Manchester United
Derby County v Stoke City
Everton v Fulham
Macclesfield Town or Bolton Wanderers v Swansea City
Sheffield United v Birmingham City or Wolverhampton Wanderers
Nottingham Forest or Leicester City v Swindon Town

Mal 08-01-2012 18:03
Re: Football Season 2011/12
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by colin25 (Post 35357254)
Referee hsving shocker, Man Utd deserve nothing....but..if you have 12 men vs 10...you will always be favourites to win :D

Wait, linesman is now helping Man Utd...sigh..as if there isn't enough men on man Utd side
:rofl:

iadom 08-01-2012 18:16
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TBH Man United played for a large part of the game with ten men, that was until they took Nani off.:rolleyes:

Damien 08-01-2012 18:20
Re: Football Season 2011/12
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Shadow Demon UK (Post 35357382)
Liverpool v United in the 4th round...
Lucky, most of the team will be suspended or in prison by then.

Jameseh 08-01-2012 18:21
Re: Football Season 2011/12
 
Brighton or Wrexham, great draw.

denphone 08-01-2012 18:22
Re: Football Season 2011/12
 
Reports that Neil Warnock & QPR have parted company with rumours that Mark Hughes is to take over.

thenry 08-01-2012 18:25
Re: Football Season 2011/12
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35357417)
Reports that Neil Warnock & QPR have parted company with rumours that Mark Hughes is to take over.
a disgrace i tell you, A DISGRACE!!!

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/15055253.stm

denphone 08-01-2012 18:29
Re: Football Season 2011/12
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by thenry (Post 35357418)
a disgrace i tell you, A DISGRACE!!!

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/15055253.stm
Just joins a long list of managers being treated shabbily.:(

Cobbydaler 08-01-2012 19:26
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Confirmed on BBC:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/16462913.stm

gazzae 08-01-2012 19:58
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Poor Colin...

denphone 09-01-2012 15:38
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/16465289.stm

Quote:
Mark Hughes is at Loftus Road for talks with QPR about taking over as manager, BBC Sport understands.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/16460765.stm

Quote:
Wayne Rooney has defended himself after being accused of helping to get Vincent Kompany sent off in Manchester City's 3-2 FA Cup defeat by Manchester United.

United manager Sir Alex Ferguson added that it was a "natural reaction" when Rooney waved an imaginary card before referee Chris Foy showed one.

On Twitter, Rooney wrote: "Funny how people think I got Kompany sent off.

"I'm not [the] referee. I didn't give [the] red card. But it was a clear red card - a two-footed tackle."
Quote:
Earlier, Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini had accused Rooney of putting pressure on Foy to send off Kompany. The defender, 25, faces a four-match ban after he was sent off for a tackle on Nani at Etihad Stadium.

Mancini said: "It was not a red card. Rooney told him [Foy] his decision."

A three-man Football Association commission will decide if Foy made an "obvious error" in dismissing the Belgian.

If City are unsuccessful, the FA could extend the ban to five matches should it decide that the appeal had no chance of success, although that is thought unlikely in this case.

Mancini is confident his captain will be cleared by the FA, saying after the loss to United that "I am sure that we will win".

"There is no way Vincent shouldn't play against Liverpool in the Carling Cup semi-final on Wednesday. It was 300% not a sending off," the Italian added.

thenry 09-01-2012 18:57
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Henry on the bench for tonights game against Leeds live on ESPN :D

Shadow Demon UK 09-01-2012 19:38
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Did anyone else see Martin Keown get smacked on the head with a ball live on ESPN? Made my day :)

thenry 09-01-2012 19:40
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Brown was aiming for Savage :D

Mal 09-01-2012 19:48
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It's already on youtube...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NklF4bld5I

Cobbydaler 09-01-2012 21:13
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mal (Post 35358058)
Quote:
This video is no longer available due to a copyright claim by ESPN UK
Po faced gits...

Mal 09-01-2012 21:17
Re: Football Season 2011/12
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Cobbydaler (Post 35358107)
Po faced gits...
Plenty more...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_P-o0j_uV0

Cobbydaler 09-01-2012 21:21
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Rangers shares suspended on Plus SX

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotlan...iness-16471831

Dave42 09-01-2012 21:23
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class finish by Henry there

thenry 09-01-2012 21:43
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:D

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1 nil to The Arsenal :D

anyone watching ESPN tonight will know why I say Craig Burley is a legend :LOL:

Dave42 09-01-2012 21:46
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Quote:
Originally Posted by thenry (Post 35358120)
:D

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1 nil to The Arsenal :D

anyone watching ESPN tonight will know why I say Craig Burley is a legend :LOL:
spoils it hated him on sentanta to

thenry 09-01-2012 21:48
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seriously? he gunned a few heads tonight including psycho

Damien 09-01-2012 22:09
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Hahahahaha! WOOOOOOOO!

Just on way back from game. Could you have a better return than that?

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227 and counting.

iadom 09-01-2012 22:10
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Looked a shade offside to me.;)

Dave42 09-01-2012 22:11
Re: Football Season 2011/12
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Damien (Post 35358149)
Hahahahaha! WOOOOOOOO!

Just on way back from game. Could you have a better return than that?

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227 and counting.
dont think you have a easier game than that for very long time class finish from Henry

Arthurgray50@blu 09-01-2012 22:15
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Henry's goal was offside, he was in an offside position when he took the ball and it should not have stood.

If it takes an old player from the team to come back and rescue there season, then Arsenal won't win anything.

iadom 09-01-2012 22:23
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I thought he had to be in an offside position when the ball was played forward not when he received it, he was still offside though.

thenry 09-01-2012 22:24
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Henry was not offside, did you see Leeds fullback at the other end?

Damien, lucky man :D

sherer 09-01-2012 22:38
Re: Football Season 2011/12
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by thenry (Post 35358160)
Henry was not offside, did you see Leeds fullback at the other end?

Damien, lucky man :D
I thought he was offside to only saw it quickly.

As we have Scholes back I won't complain at you playing Henry. Nice to see he still has some skill and more importantly some passion as well

iadom 09-01-2012 22:39
Re: Football Season 2011/12
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by thenry (Post 35358160)
Henry was not offside, did you see Leeds fullback at the other end?

:D

Yes, and TH was nearer to goal when the ball was played through.

nffc 09-01-2012 22:41
Re: Football Season 2011/12
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by sherer (Post 35358167)
I thought he was offside to only saw it quickly.

As we have Scholes back I won't complain at you playing Henry. Nice to see he still has some skill and more importantly some passion as well
Henry wasn't retired though. Not that Scholes really was on his last legs.

Where's the classifieds from denphone tonight?

Shadow Demon UK 09-01-2012 22:48
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mal (Post 35358058)
His reaction is great.

It reminded me of this classic - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EOgTCbz-XmU

iadom 09-01-2012 22:52
Re: Football Season 2011/12
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by sherer (Post 35358167)
Nice to see he still has some skill and more importantly some passion as well
He did finish well, can't take that away from him.:)

Damien 09-01-2012 22:55
Re: Football Season 2011/12
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by iadom (Post 35358169)
Yes, and TH was nearer to goal when the ball was played through.
No he wasn't. The precise moment Song makes the pass Henry is in front of their full back, easily onside. It's really easy to tell from the replay as Henry is standing on the line at the edge of the penalty area while their full back is behind the line.

Dave42 09-01-2012 23:58
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Louis Saha racial abused on twitter hope this not start of a sicking trend for racial abuse

http://www.teamtalk.com/everton/7420...-Twitter-abuse

adzii_nufc 10-01-2012 01:27
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What are the odds on Branson submitting an offer for Newcastle United?

Very big hints of it up here :dozey:

denphone 10-01-2012 06:27
Re: Football Season 2011/12
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu (Post 35358155)
Henry's goal was offside, he was in an offside position when he took the ball and it should not have stood.

If it takes an old player from the team to come back and rescue there season, then Arsenal won't win anything.
Well it would not be Arthur would it if he did not have his usual aftermatch moan.:)

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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave42 (Post 35358190)
Louis Saha racial abused on twitter hope this not start of a sicking trend for racial abuse

http://www.teamtalk.com/everton/7420...-Twitter-abuse
This is bloody depressing.:(

Damien 10-01-2012 10:56
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I could listen to this again and again: http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/16483921.stm

Dave42 10-01-2012 11:14
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[img]Download Failed (1)[/img]


for those saying he was offside this proves he is onside

denphone 10-01-2012 11:26
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Damien (Post 35358366)
I could listen to this again and again: http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/16483921.stm
Even though l am not a Arsenal fan and was out last night it was still wonderful to turn on the sports news when l came home and see a absolute true legend score a typical classy Henry goal and the crowd reaction when he scored was wonderful to behold.

Damien 10-01-2012 11:29
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave42 (Post 35358378)
[img]Download Failed (1)[/img]


for those saying he was offside this proves he is onside
Oh yeah he was obviously onside. Even that picture is taken somewhat after the ball was been played, when Song played the ball he was on that white line and suddenly speed up as the ball was played. His instincts and movement are still there it would seem.

denphone 10-01-2012 11:41
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/16480279.stm

Quote:
Manchester City have opened talks with Inter Milan over the sale of striker Carlos Tevez.

City have held discussions with AC Milan but are frustrated with the Italian champions' insistence on a loan deal with an option to buy.

Tevez's representatives have yet to hold discussions with Inter and no fee has been agreed for the 27-year-old.

The Argentine prefers a move to AC Milan and his advisors want to finalise a deal before the window closes.

Pog66 10-01-2012 11:45
Re: Football Season 2011/12
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave42 (Post 35358378)
https://p.twimg.com/Aiv4sJjCEAIWcm8.png


for those saying he was offside this proves he is onside
is that Walcott claiming off-side on the far-side ? ;)

Damien 10-01-2012 13:18
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Great pass from Song as well...

denphone 10-01-2012 13:20
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/16465289.stm

Quote:
Mark Hughes has 'agreed in principle' to become the new manager of QPR, BBC Sport understands.

Mark Hughes was the immediate favourite to replace Neil Warnock and, after holding talks on Monday, he said: "We have to discuss a number of things but it went well."

QPR chairman Tony Fernandes tweeted on Tuesday: "Yes I am sure we will be announcing new QPR manager today."

Pog66 10-01-2012 13:59
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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35358454)
Looks like he has now been confirmed

denphone 10-01-2012 15:44
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Pog66 (Post 35358492)
Looks like he has now been confirmed
l suspect the wheels were in motion several weeks before Warnock received his marching orders.

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http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/16492841.stm

Quote:
The Football Association has rejected Manchester City's appeal against Vincent Kompany's red card in the 3-2 FA Cup defeat by Manchester United.

The defender, 25, will serve a four-match ban immediately for his two-footed tackle on Nani.

Kompany will miss the Carling Cup semi-final first leg against Liverpool and the return tie on 25 January.

He will also be absent from the league trip to Wigan on Monday and the home game against Tottenham on 22 January.

An FA statement said: "The suspension consists of a statutory three-match suspension for serious foul play plus one additional game given this is Kompany's second dismissal of the season."

Shadow Demon UK 10-01-2012 16:19
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Correct decision by the FA.

Damien 10-01-2012 16:28
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Shadow Demon UK (Post 35358641)
Correct decision by the FA.
Yes I have changed my view on it after the game. Two footed and, crucially, he wasn't in control and just threw himself into the tackle and that is very dangerous play. It didn't look bad because Nani jumped and he won the ball. However it also could have been a Shawcross on Ramsey moment.

Players have a duty to avoid injury to other players on the pitch. When you throw yourself at a player, moving at speed, you can no longer control what happens and you are effectively gambling with the chances of them picking up a serious injury. When Shawcross went into Ramsey he just lunged at the ball but this time the gamble didn't pay off and Ramsey lost a year of his career. All because of a reckless, ill-timed, tackle.

Finally it's simply poor tackling. Contain, wait, and time it to perfection with one leg and a clean dispossession.

denphone 10-01-2012 16:48
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http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-ne...er-chase-kalou

Quote:
Liverpool are set to make a shock move for Chelsea striker Saloman Kalou as they aim to steal him from under the noses of Arsenal and Paris St Germain.

Arsene Wenger was confident of landing the Ivory Coast star, who has found himself surplus to requirements at Stamford Bridge this season under new Chelsea boss Andre Villas-Boas.

But talkSPORT has been told Liverpool have now made an enquiry for the 26-year-old, who is out of contract at the end of the season.

Kenny Dalglish views Kalou as a financially sound alternative to a possible bid for Darren Bent, who could cost in excess of £25m, and likes the fact he can play as either a second striker or out wide.

PSG have also been monitoring the situation and could be an attractive alternative for Kalou with a host of former Chelsea men already at the French giants, including new boss Carlo Ancelotti, Claude Makelele and ex-Blues coach Paul Clement

thenry 10-01-2012 19:47
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Quote:
Originally Posted by thenry (Post 35356417)
Arsenal are close to signing Anderlechts striker Matias Suarez. He's apparently like RVP just not as good.. yet.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mat%C3%ADas_Su%C3%A1rez[COLOR="Silver"]
he's signed a pre-contract and looks to be set for a summer move to Arsenal..

http://pasiondemultitudes.weebly.com...ed-matter.html

denphone 10-01-2012 19:50
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Quote:
Originally Posted by thenry (Post 35358853)
he's signed a pre-contract and looks to be set for a summer move to Arsenal..

http://pasiondemultitudes.weebly.com...ed-matter.html
Good player thenry.

adzii_nufc 11-01-2012 14:07
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Newcastle offer £10 million for Andy Carroll according to various news outlets.

:confused:

Dave42 11-01-2012 14:11
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Quote:
Originally Posted by adzii_nufc (Post 35359317)
Newcastle offer £10 million for Andy Carroll according to various news outlets.

:confused:
no chance with Suarez ban till february and transfer windows closed then Carroll got to play for Liverpool at least till then

denphone 11-01-2012 14:12
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Quote:
Originally Posted by adzii_nufc (Post 35359317)
Newcastle offer £10 million for Andy Carroll according to various news outlets.

:confused:
Yes l heard that but l think it is just speculation and nothing more.

Uncle Peter 11-01-2012 14:13
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From what I am hearing from more reliable sources than the press it's nonsense. Usual ploy of trying to unsettle a player prior to a high-profile game.

Dave42 11-01-2012 14:14
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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35359328)
Yes l heard that but l think it is just speculation and nothing more.
exactly and Carroll got to play to at least february with Suarez ban lasting to then total none story

Russ 11-01-2012 14:45
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england...shire-16511735

Definitely the right decision.

denphone 11-01-2012 14:59
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Russ (Post 35359377)
Yes l agree totally Russ.

TheDaddy 11-01-2012 16:19
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Russ (Post 35359377)
Do you know what he said? It's pretty tame compared to what Suarez said and Terry's alledged to have said, seems like tolerance only works one way these days for some of us, he made a silly, childish comment and now his life must be wrecked as punishment, had he been earning £100k a week instead of £300 though there'd be no end of diversity courses he could have gone on to make ammends.

thenry 11-01-2012 16:41
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agree pathetic, i found it funny! padlock..... :LOL: anyway so now we have no rights?

Damien 11-01-2012 16:43
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TheDaddy (Post 35359455)
Do you know what he said? It's pretty tame compared to what Suarez said and Terry's alledged to have said, seems like tolerance only works one way these days for some of us, he made a silly, childish comment and now his life must be wrecked as punishment, had he been earning £100k a week instead of £300 though there'd be no end of diversity courses he could have gone on to make ammends.
It's up to the club to handle the punishment. His Tweet was homophobic, the joke being that gay men rape people, and uncomplicated in that it was undeniably him. I don't think he should be fired but this only a inconsistency because different clubs will handle issues in different ways.

Quote:
Originally Posted by thenry (Post 35359485)
agree pathetic! padlock..... so now we have no rights.
You have rights but if you bring bad publicity to your employer don't be surprised if they want to let go you. Andy Gray and Richard Keys found that out.

TheDaddy 11-01-2012 17:15
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Damien (Post 35359487)
It's up to the club to handle the punishment. His Tweet was homophobic, the joke being that gay men rape people, and uncomplicated in that it was undeniably him. I don't think he should be fired but this only a inconsistency because different clubs will handle issues in different ways.
Yes and if that punishment is way ott compared to other sanctions dished out recently for similar behaviour I don't think it a problem to question it.

Also we as citizens keep having it drummed into us that we have to respect everyone and be tolerant, until this guy messes up that is, then tolerance goes straight out of the window and the only possible way for it to be resolved is if he's sacked, if we really gave a toss about homophobia we'd make sure he was either better educated or given some advice on taste and decency before showing him the door at least.

Quote:
You have rights but if you bring bad publicity to your employer don't be surprised if they want to let go you. Andy Gray and Richard Keys found that out
Those two had a long history of it and probably deserved to be punished harsher but that said it looked like a convenient way of getting rid of them which I suspect they were going to do regardless.

denphone 11-01-2012 20:00
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Gerrard pen 1-0 :D against Man City

Dave42 11-01-2012 20:34
Re: Football Season 2011/12
 
Spurs 1-0 Everton at half time

denphone 11-01-2012 20:36
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave42 (Post 35359715)
Spurs 1-0 Everton at half time
Yes Spurs are looking certain of one of the CL spots.

Dave42 11-01-2012 21:39
Re: Football Season 2011/12
 
Spurs 2-0 Everton

Assou Ekotto

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Full Time

Spurs 2-0 Everton

good to see a 3 way fight for premier league title

denphone 11-01-2012 21:41
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Carling Cup Semi Final First Leg

Man City 0 Liverpool 1

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/foot...p/16405943.stm


Great result but still a long way to go.

Dave42 11-01-2012 21:43
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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35359791)
Carling Cup Semi Final First Leg

Man City 0 Liverpool 1

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/foot...p/16405943.stm


Great result but still a long way to go.
only half time Den mate but very good win for your team

Arthurgray50@blu 11-01-2012 21:48
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Move over Man Utd and Man City, Spurs are going to take the Premier League, teams coming to The Lane thinking that Spurs are a walk over can forget it, We are now a force to contend with.

Come on you Spurs.

denphone 12-01-2012 05:38
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave42 (Post 35359793)
only half time Den mate but very good win for your team
Yes there is still a long way to go in this one but if we can reach Wembley l would be extremely unhappy if we could not beat Palace or Cardiff to win it then.

denphone 12-01-2012 11:11
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/16391400.stm

Quote:
Aston Villa have signed Los Angeles Galaxy and Republic of Ireland striker Robbie Keane on loan until 25 February, subject to Fifa clearance.

"This is only short term, of course," said the much-travelled ex-Coventry, Leeds, Spurs and Liverpool striker.

"But there has been a lot of speculation over the years linking my name to Villa and, finally, I'm here."

Keane, 31, who has already been training with Villa, could make his debut at home to Everton on Saturday.

Dubliner Keane, who started his career with Wolverhampton Wanderers as a 17-year-old, admitted: "I'm delighted to be back in the Premier League.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/16524150.stm

Quote:
Everton are hoping to make Manchester United's Darron Gibson their first signing in the January transfer window.

Manager David Moyes has a limited transfer budget to work with despite selling Mikel Arteta to Arsenal for £10m last summer.

The 24-year-old Republic of Ireland midfielder would cost around £2m

Pog66 12-01-2012 11:43
Re: Football Season 2011/12
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu (Post 35359798)
Move over Man Utd and Man City, Spurs are going to take the Premier League, teams coming to The Lane thinking that Spurs are a walk over can forget it, We are now a force to contend with.

Come on you Spurs.
A few weeks ago I would have have been amused at your optimism but it's not such an outlandish suggestion now!!. Saying that, United are on a wobble, City seem to be starting one but Spurs have yet to go through the obligitory poor patch yet.

TheDaddy 12-01-2012 14:19
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Pog66 (Post 35360109)
A few weeks ago I would have have been amused at your optimism but it's not such an outlandish suggestion now!!. Saying that, United are on a wobble, City seem to be starting one but Spurs have yet to go through the obligitory poor patch yet.
What about at the start of the season when they lost 3-0 to Utd and 5-1 to City and were bottom of the league.

Damien 12-01-2012 14:35
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TheDaddy (Post 35360229)
What about at the start of the season when they lost 3-0 to Utd and 5-1 to City and were bottom of the league.
Not really sure losing to City and United are evidence of a wobble. However there is nothing that says a team has to have a dodgy period. I think the risk with Spurs is if they have any injuries to Bale or Modric, they haven't had much of an Injury crisis yet and I think that could happen and the question will be how they respond.

denphone 12-01-2012 16:18
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http://au.eurosport.com/football/pre...82/story.shtml

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/16535528.stm

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Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has signed a long-term extension to his contract, tying him to his boyhood club for the rest of his playing career.

There was no mention of the length of the contract in Liverpool's official statement, but the club did say it was a "long-term" deal and that he also agreed to take up an ambassadorial role at the club after he retires from playing.

"I'm very happy," Gerrard, 31, told the club website. "It's a very proud day for myself and my family.

"This is the club I love and is the club I have supported since I was a young boy. I am living the dream as the captain of one of the biggest clubs in the world.

"I love coming to work every day and the experiences I have had since I was eight years of age and first signed for the club, I wouldn't change them for the world. To extend that and to hopefully have some more good times in a red shirt is what I want.

"It's really flattering for me that the club have offered me the chance to stay when I eventually hang my boots up," he added. "Hopefully that will be in many years to come because I want to play for as long as I can.

"I'll know myself when it's time to hang my boots up and then hopefully I can stay involved with the club and set the right example for youngsters coming through."

England midfielder Gerrard came through the youth system at Anfield and has played over 550 senior matches for the club.

He penned the new deal the day after his penalty fired the Reds to a 1-0 Carling Cup semi-final first-leg win over Manchester City.

"It comes on the back of a fantastic team performance last night when we got the result we were looking for," he added. "Hopefully we can finish the job off in two weeks time and take all of our magnificent fans down to Wembley for a day out.

"The contract extension coming the day after has been the icing on the cake so it has been a perfect 24 hours."
Good news for Liverpool fans.

denphone 13-01-2012 11:21
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http://www.sportinglife.com/football...medium=twitter

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Manchester United midfielder Darron Gibson has joined Everton on a four-and-a-half-year deal.

The 24-year-old has moved to Merseyside for an undisclosed fee, becoming the club's second signing of the January transfer window following Landon Donovan's loan move from Los Angeles Galaxy.

The midfielder, a product of the United youth team, scored 10 goals in 60 appearances for the Old Trafford side since breaking into the first team in the 2005-06 season.

Gibson, who was born in Northern Ireland but opted to play for the Republic of Ireland, has played 17 times for his country, scoring once

sherer 13-01-2012 20:12
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Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35360893)
so glad he's gone. He's a rubbish player and never should have played as many games as he did.

On one of the websites I saw a quote where he said he's never scored from inside the box. The problem with that is he feels he can score from the edge of the box every time he gets the ball and he isn't good enough for that. Take the odd goal out of his game and he offers very little to any side

denphone 13-01-2012 20:15
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Originally Posted by sherer (Post 35361521)
so glad he's gone. He's a rubbish player and never should have played as many games as he did.

On one of the websites I saw a quote where he said he's never scored from inside the box. The problem with that is he feels he can score from the edge of the box every time he gets the ball and he isn't good enough for that. Take the odd goal out of his game and he offers very little to any side
The thing is now once Scholes retires again at the end of the season Man Utd will need to buy 2 midfielders in my estimation at the end of the season as they are looking increasingly threadbare in the midfield department.

sherer 13-01-2012 21:07
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Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35361527)
The thing is now once Scholes retires again at the end of the season Man Utd will need to buy 2 midfielders in my estimation at the end of the season as they are looking increasingly threadbare in the midfield department.
yes we are bare there and really do need to buy. We have Cleverly who when fit is good plus Anderson who can be good when he wants to be.

Gibson was never at the level that was needed for us, and hasn't shown any signs he ever will be. Yes all clubs need squad players who aren't world class but he wasn't even good enough for that. I felt having him there was another sign of the dip in quality at the club.

We have Pogba and Morrison who are both meant to be good but for some reason Fergie won't give either of them a game, i'd rather they played rather than Scholes as they could at least move onwards. Scholes was a step back and a sign we have a weak squad

Damien 13-01-2012 22:06
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Good article in FourFourTwo about Ferguson at 70 this month, read it on the way home today. Worth picking up if you can.

TheDaddy 14-01-2012 01:44
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Originally Posted by Damien (Post 35360239)
Not really sure losing to City and United are evidence of a wobble. However there is nothing that says a team has to have a dodgy period. I think the risk with Spurs is if they have any injuries to Bale or Modric, they haven't had much of an Injury crisis yet and I think that could happen and the question will be how they respond.
I'd say losing your first 2 matches by a total of 8 goals to 1 constitutes a wobble...

denphone 14-01-2012 06:00
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/16438701.stm

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Bolton defender Gary Cahill is in London for a medical at Chelsea on Saturday, BBC Sport understands.

It is believed the England centre-back has already agreed personal terms.

Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas had earlier said he was confident the deal, reportedly worth about £7m, would be completed "this week".

denphone 14-01-2012 11:18
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http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2...harry-redknapp

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Jermain Defoe's agent has told Tottenham Hotspur that the striker wants to move in this transfer window because he is not in Harry Redknapp's first team. The manager revealed that Daniel Levy, the chairman, has been contacted by Defoe's representative to discuss the future of the England international, who wants to play regularly before this summer's European Championship.

"Daniel spoke to his agent who said he is not happy because he wants to play and he has got a few clubs in for him," Redknapp said. "I am sure he has got a few clubs in for him but we are not selling him. He is saying this club wants him and that club wants him – that is how they make their money. He is not moving anywhere, though. He is on contract here and is a big player for us."

denphone 14-01-2012 13:19
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/16561037.stm

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QPR have agreed a fee with west London rivals Chelsea for Brazilian defender Alex, BBC Sport understands.

The 29-year-old centre-half was the subject of a bid from an unnamed Premier League club - thought to be QPR - earlier this week.

Chelsea rejected the offer but are keen to recoup a fee for a player who has been told he has no future at the club after handing in a transfer request.

Alex is expected to begin talks with QPR next week.

Julian 14-01-2012 15:25
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Cracking save by the Bolton goalie from Rooney's penalty.

Defender wasn't very subtle using both hands to push to give the penalty away.

denphone 14-01-2012 15:36
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Originally Posted by Julian (Post 35362081)
Cracking save by the Bolton goalie from Rooney's penalty.

Defender wasn't very subtle using both hands to push to give the penalty away.
Just wonder how long Bolton can hold on for.

Julian 14-01-2012 15:46
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Scholes enjoyed that

denphone 14-01-2012 15:51
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Originally Posted by Julian (Post 35362099)
Scholes enjoyed that
Yes l suspect he did but being a Liverpool supporter l cannot say it makes me happy.:(

Russ 14-01-2012 15:54
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Anything Henry can do, Scholes can do better :D

thenry 14-01-2012 16:15
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err no.. Henry scored 10 minutes into his second spell :p:

---------- Post added at 16:15 ---------- Previous post was at 15:55 ----------

but!! taken from the BBC feed "Scholes & Henry Score Before Andy Caroll And Fernando Torres In 2012."

:LOL:

Julian 14-01-2012 16:26
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Originally Posted by thenry (Post 35362106)
err no.. Henry scored 10 minutes into his second spell :p:

---------- Post added at 16:15 ---------- Previous post was at 15:55 ----------

but!! taken from the BBC feed "Scholes & Henry Score Before Andy Caroll And Fernando Torres In 2012."

:LOL:
I've got both matches on and there ain't no way Liverpool look like scoring it's a dire match.


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