[Merged] The Football Thread 2005/2006 Season - Page 33

21-08-2005, 20:48

Another narrow win for Chelsea today, unlucky Ol' Arsenal.....

And after narrowly beating Wigan by the same scoreline last week, it would seem that they really haven't got going yet, I think we could be in for another season like the last one, but I hope not for two reasons, and that is to make Kenyon eat his words, and Chelsea are pipped to the title by united

awaits the flack

Chrysalis · 21-08-2005, 21:45

Chelsea have been very lucky so far, outplayed in 2 games.

pedantic · 21-08-2005, 21:48

You'll find that most championship winning teams have their fair share of luck, it's part and parcel of football. I can't think of one championship winning team who never had luck on their side.

Regards.

iadom · 21-08-2005, 22:21

Well all of my teams, (

to you know who) are doing well, Although Forest will get to play Oldham Athletic this season, they may miss out on playing one of my other teams, Rochdale could be swapping places with them.

The Reds have had a decent start as well.

Hom3r · 21-08-2005, 22:46

Poor Arsenal

COME ON YOUR SPURS

LETS STAY AT THET TOP WHERE WE BELONG

22-08-2005, 00:03

I was under the impression that Abramovich had bailed Chelsea out, i.e. paid off their debts, but, apparantly not according to this site, it was only a loan, (use the dropdown box for other clubs suffering financial difficulty) so if he loses interest their would be a few people out of work.

Actually, I would not like to see that happen to any football club, but, anyone who employs Kenyon as a financial advisor deserves all they get.

If you hadn't worked it out, I just can't stand that guy, even when he was at united, talk about a milkman............

marky · 22-08-2005, 01:30

bolton lost 1/0

nffc · 22-08-2005, 07:36

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Originally Posted by yesman

I was under the impression that Abramovich had bailed Chelsea out, i.e. paid off their debts, but, apparantly not according to this site, it was only a loan, (use the dropdown box for other clubs suffering financial difficulty) so if he loses interest their would be a few people out of work.

Actually, I would not like to see that happen to any football club, but, anyone who employs Kenyon as a financial advisor deserves all they get.

If you hadn't worked it out, I just can't stand that guy, even when he was at united, talk about a milkman............

That's pretty common business practice though, especially in football. I know it's what Doughty's done at Forest. Makes sense when you consider if we (or anyone) went into admin then he would be a creditor and entitled to some of his money back, or he could get return on some of his "loan" if financial circumstances warranted it. I also believe Doughty's only acting as guarantor to a lot of the debt- that's if he's not paid it off himself and loaned it back as rumoured over the summer. It's also done that way for tax purposes, it's not possible just to pump money into a business in the red I don't think so "loaning it" is a tax writeoff for ND/RA and a legit way to give the club money...

Don't care about Kenyon though. As long as the Russian keeps bankrolling the club and doesn't get busted by MI5 or whoever then it's a case of "we'll cross that bridge if/when we get to it"

Roy MM · 22-08-2005, 07:48

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Originally Posted by nffc

That's pretty common business practice though, especially in football. I know it's what Doughty's done at Forest. Makes sense when you consider if we (or anyone) went into admin then he would be a creditor and entitled to some of his money back, or he could get return on some of his "loan" if financial circumstances warranted it. I also believe Doughty's only acting as guarantor to a lot of the debt- that's if he's not paid it off himself and loaned it back as rumoured over the summer. It's also done that way for tax purposes, it's not possible just to pump money into a business in the red I don't think so "loaning it" is a tax writeoff for ND/RA and a legit way to give the club money...

Don't care about Kenyon though. As long as the Russian keeps bankrolling the club and doesn't get busted by MI5 or whoever then it's a case of "we'll cross that bridge if/when we get to it"

I read somewhere a while ago that Bramovitch was being investigated by Russian inteligence regarding his dealings in his home land, they have convicted some high profile buissiness men already, he happens to be on there hit list.

Russ · 22-08-2005, 11:25

Wow, no Arse supporters? Let's hope Wenger gets his hands on silverware this year or it looks like Arse will lose their Cableforum representation!!

TigaSefi · 22-08-2005, 11:35

Thought this bit of news was hilarious!!!!

http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_1509289.html

gazzae · 22-08-2005, 11:42

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according to the Sun.

Must be true then

gazzae · 23-08-2005, 11:47

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Keane to be rested
With United 3-0 up from the first game, United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has decided not to risk the Irishman in the second leg and will instead hand Alan Smith a central midfield berth.
http://www.football365.com/news/story_160732.shtml

Will be interesting to see how Smith gets on in midfield.

sherer · 23-08-2005, 13:21

he does well and always puts the effort in but he hasn't been brought up in that position at this level if you want to win the thing we need have proper cover for Keane

gazzae · 23-08-2005, 13:28

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Originally Posted by sherer

he does well and always puts the effort in but he hasn't been brought up in that position at this level if you want to win the thing we need have proper cover for Keane

You never know. Players can change position in their career with great success. The best example of this is Henry.