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[30stone]

Jay-Z 'Ready' For Arsenal Investment

JAY-Z is planning to spend more time in London as he prepares to invest in a top British soccer team.

The rapper has previously spoken of his interest in becoming a major shareholder in Barclays Premier League club Arsenal, admitting he has been a fan of the team since French star Thierry Henry played for them.

But Jay-Z, who co-owns U.S. basketball team the New Jersey Nets, insists he will have to play an active role in Arsenal if he's to clinch the deal.

He says, "(Wife Beyonce and I) would have to spend much more time in London. Bey knows how much I love sports and has known about my interest in Arsenal for a while.

"I never want to be a back-seat investor. I want to be on the board, involved in the decision-making... I'm at the stage of my career where I am ready for another investment like this. I have really got into soccer over the last 10 years and I've been saying for some time I want a percentage of Arsenal."

[30stone]

Many things grind my gears about football. Most of them are completely inane. Some of them don’t bother anyone else and I seem like a complete mad person for getting so worked up by them, but some things are universally baffling. These are but a few of them.

1. Automatic bookings for stripping off – The passion, excitement and euphoria of football can often come to a head in the event of scoring a goal. Such is the feeling – that even school yard players know – that it can, on occasion, encourage footballers to take their clothes off before they’ve even gotten to China White. The passion is the greatest thing about the sport. Those who don’t understand it lament it’s ability to churn out suicidaly dull 0-0 draws at Bolton on a breezy February afternoon, but they fail to grasp that the waiting is just the thing that makes it. We can sit in rain and sleet and snow and watch the most appalling rubbish, transfixed in anticipation, knowing that at any moment, a goal may be scored to light up our experience. The very lack of constant scoring is what makes the act of scoring so emotional, and when said emotion explodes it’s a joyous and wonderful thing. So if a player gets so worked up by it that he finds the act of keeping his clothes on impossible to abide by, then at no point should that ever – ever – be punishable by anything. Except maybe cold nipples.

2. Three Minutes of Injury time – I can’t pin point the exact moment 3 minutes of injury time became compulsory, but I’m going to take a complete guess and say it was around 1997. No match ends earlier than the 93rd minute anymore, so we might as well just play 93 minutes. Even a suicidally dull 0-0 draw at Bolton on a breezy February afternoon gets 3 minutes. Why? When you add up the amount of time the ball is actually not in play it comes to about 20 minutes, but we don’t play 20 minutes injury time because that would be absolutely ridiculous – unless one of the big four are losing of course (only joking big four fans!…sort of) – So lets just play 93 minutes. And if you want to add 4, just add 1 instead. Simples.

3. The Idea you need a few naughties to get a top atmosphere/it’s just part of football – No you don’t/ No it isn’t. I eff and blind as much as the next bloke at a match, but in a vague and non-specific way. The odd expletive repeated 20 times in a row isn’t going to hurt anyone – probably – but you don’t need to add a racial or homophobic slur to the end of it. You really don’t. Nor do you need to throw a coin, or a bottle (or in one Liverpool fan’s case – your phone) on to the pitch to “improve the atmosphere”. That isn’t part of football, that’s just part of being a mong.

4. Diving – Get up you expletive expletive + homophobic insult

5. Autobiographies by players who are still playing – Surely the point of an autobiography is to reflect on your life’s work with the wisdom you’ve gained over the course of it? It should be an opus, not a serial. Writing an autobiography at 25 isn’t writing an autobiography, it’s writing a diary. Furthermore, if you’re not even going to write it at all, merely talk to some other bloke about it for a bit and let him write it down, then why make it a book? You aren’t going to read it anyway are you? Why don’t you just release it on tape or something? “Things I’ve thought of so far by Wayne Rooney”, for example. I wouldn’t buy it, but someone would. At no point does anyone still playing the game need to write an Autobiography, or have a biography written for them. And you don’t need more than one either, it’s supposed to be about your life. You only get one of those.

6. Sepp Blatter – I have no idea why Sepp Blatter still exists in football.

7. The “new George Best” – Or the new Zinedine Zidane, or the new anyone. No, they aren’t that. Stop it. And being fast and mixed race doesn’t automatically make anyone comparable to Thierry Henry.

8. Shot sleeves and gloves – Beanie and a vest? Pants and duffle coat? No.

9. Wearing a suit to pundit on television – Why do you need to wear a suit to talk about football on television exactly? Are you going to get booked if you take it off?

10. Anyone who says there’s no romance in the FA Cup anymore – Didn’t Portsmouth win it 2008? Didn’t Cardiff get to the final? Didn’t Millwall get to the final a few years back? Didn’t Leeds knock out Man Utd away this year? Didn’t Barnsley knock out Liverpool at Anfield two years ago? Didn’t a million other things happen or weren’t you watching? This goes equally for anyone who says “football’s rubbish now, it was better in my day” – which it probably wasn’t, but you were certainly less of a tool – and “The English League is the least competitive” – when in fact only 9 teams have ever won La Liga in it’s entire history, and only 5 during the PL era or more than twice. Only 8 have ever won Seria A more than twice and only 5 since the PL era too. 19 English clubs have won the top tier more than twice however, so even if the PL era has only seen 4 winners, it’s still all rubbish, and actually more in line with the rest of Europe than it ever was.

[30stone]

The diaby tackle by robinson...
Nice..


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Here is the video of 'that' tackle by Bolton's Paul Robinson. I thought it was a clear red card at first viewing and it only looks worse on the replays. If ever a tackle was designed to break a leg then this is it. A couple of chaps at the stadium sitting behind me felt it was a fair tackle, if they haven't changed their minds having studied in it more detail then they need their heads examined.



Shocking straight legged tackle, player taken off with potentially nasty injury, one would think that this would make the headlines, at least make the news. So why the strange blackout in certain parts of the media following Diaby's premature exit from the game? The BBC have been appalling, the incident wasn't even on MOTD's highlights and wasn't even mentioned in a match report. Given the the BBC is a public broadcaster they are obliged to listen to complaints, so please join me in taking a couple of minutes to fill out this quick complaints form.

Thats the complaints form from the article.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/complaints/forms/process/complaint?id=IF6J9N05L6ROP1Q39LTB0H5B7S

[30stone]

Owen Coyle has again raised the issue of referees favouring big clubs over the smaller sides following Bolton's 4-1 defeat at Arsenal.

The Trotters chief was frustrated after watching his side's bid to secure something against the Gunners at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday ended by referee Stuart Attwell's harsh decision to send off Gary Cahill in the second half when the score was 2-1 and just moments after he ignored a clear foul on Lee Chung-yong.

Arsenal went on to wrap up the game with two more goals and Coyle was left to reflect on other matches against the Premier League big boys where they have been hard done to.

He said: "Last year we all know what happened here, we were 2-1 up when Mark Davies was fouled by Mr [William] Gallas, Arsenal equalised while he was lying injured and made it two each, then we went on to lose the game.

"I remember we went to Chelsea late on last season, there were two stonewall penalties denied us and we lost 1-0.

"We came to Arsenal again, and there was another big moment. So maybe when the smaller clubs come to the elite clubs, they don't get the rub of the green."

He added: "As mangers what we want is that they get the big decisions right.

"It was such a glaring foul on the edge of the box and the assistant, has he abdicated responsibility? I don't know - but they were both in good positions to see it."




LOL!? Really? Bolton were going to get nothing Cahill or not!

Lets look at Robinsons foul again shall we? was that favourable refereeing toward Arsenal? He didnt even get a yellow for a BLATENT red card challenge.

Davies made 4 maybe 5 yellow card challenges and went unpunished all afternoon.

How can coyle say the ref helped us, when they deserved a lot more punishment and the ref chose to ignore it..

[Novo]

Am I in the Talk football thread here or the Talk Arsenal thread ;)

[30stone]

The talk Arsenal + whoever Arsenal have played recently or are playing recently thread. :)

[alc09]

Southampton have a wonderful ground with fantastic fans. They are only in League One because of the poor ownership and management which isn't the fans fault at all. Your correct, no club has a divine right but I would prefer the bigger clubs of English football to be in the Permier League other than smaller clubs such as Wigan who can't fill their stadium.
They are in League 1 because thats where they deserve to be on their performances. If you put in **** performances then you are going to be facing relegation.

A 'wonderful ground' (not so sure what's wonderful about a lifleless bowl - have you been?) and 'fantastic fans' (not sure why you think that either), yep, that will earn them promotion. Forget the players on the pitch.

[Chels]

Awful challenge.

Keogh isn't bad, but you still have Bellamy?

We've been playing Bellars on the wing because DJ has opted for a 4-5-1 formation, plus he missed the game on Saturday due to his knee flaring up when he played Montenegro with Wales. He's travelled tonight up to Leicester though and he'll have a fitness test tommorow so fingers crossed he's good to to.

[30stone]

Perfect result for Arsenal today, if Aston Villa won they would be one point behind but stoke won.

MEaning aston villa stay on 6 points stoke are on 3.

[Raph]

I haven't been following football much all month. It's appalling really. I only know that Kaiserslautern lost 2-1 to Mainz and that's about it. Damn. Heck, I don't even quite know what's going on in Premier League.

I am following the Euro Qualifications though. Wales are failing, as usual :tongue:

[DDRickyDD]

They are in League 1 because thats where they deserve to be on their performances. If you put in **** performances then you are going to be facing relegation.

A 'wonderful ground' (not so sure what's wonderful about a lifleless bowl - have you been?) and 'fantastic fans' (not sure why you think that either), yep, that will earn them promotion. Forget the players on the pitch.

Do you support Portsmouth by any chance? You sound like a Portsmouth supporter!

[30stone]

Silvestre ready to stand tall against Crouch
Mikaël Silvestre picks out Tottenham Hotspur FC's Peter Crouch as the main threat to SV Werder Bremen as the former Arsenal FC central defender targets another clean sheet.




Bolton appeal Gary Cahill’s Arsenal red card
Bolton Wanderers have launched an appeal over the red card shown to defender Gary Cahill during Saturday's defeat at Arsenal. - I actually think fifa wont take it back, he was no where near the ball, he came in 2 footed and behind. i think he will keep his 3 match ban



Sporting Braga star Vandinho reckons Arsenal can't blame their injuries if they fail to top their Champions League group.
"In theory first place will be Arsenal's but the battle for second place will be wide open." - They sound a bit defeated? which i dont get as they are the time im most worried about..



Arsenal and Chelsea are both allegedly keeping tabs on Spain star Jesus Navas.
The 24-year-old is being linked with a move to London in January, with both Arsene Wenger and Carlo Ancelotti said to be showing an interest.
Metro reports that both Arsenal and Chelsea have had scouts monitoring the progress of the Sevilla ace over recent weeks.



Arsenal signing Wellington Silva is confident he can make an impact at the Emirates.
The Samba starlet is set to join the Gunners permanently in January after a successful trial period in north London, with manager Arsene Wenger securing the player's signature immediately.


Cesc Backs Almunia and says he is well - loved amoung the players and staff
Cesc said:

"Manuel commanded the defence very well at Blackburn - but it is not just about one game or two or three," the Spain midfielder said. "He is well-loved player among everybody here and performs well for this club. We all wish him a super season and have a lot of trust."
Almunia has started the season very well, he has withstood everything that has been thrown at him. I do not believe that he was at fault for the goal at Anfield and in my eyes he has hardly put a foot wrong. He has been under plenty of pressure this summer, especially with the non stop talk about Mark Schwarzer.

[30stone]

Diaby will only miss 2 games.


Good news after most thinking he would miss 2 months.

[30stone]

V Diaby- no return date
T Vermaelen - no return date
T Walcott - 24th Oct 10
R Van Persie - 24th Oct 10
E Frimpong - May 11
N Bendtner - 18th Sep 10
A Ramsey - November 11

Missing a starting 11
Centre Back
Central Midfielder
Right Winger
Striker

Secondary striker

and 2 players that would regularly make the bench..


So thats like..

Chelsea without

Terry
Malouda
Mikel
Drogba
Anelka
Bennayoun
Zhirkov



Or liverpool without

Carragher
Poulsen
Joe cole
Torres
N'gog
Lucas
Jay spearing


Im glad we are doing so well without the important players.

[bbfan1991]

LOL Arsenal and Chelsea have no chance of getting Jesus Navas if he still suffers from homesickness:spin:.

Good luck to the English teams in the CL tonight!:).

Wolves splitting debate at the moment and Villa losing at the last minute:(. Poor Tony Pulis though with his mother passing away...

[King Gizzard]

Stoke are brutal anti football dickheads

Wolves are nasty and dirty

[Chels]

I got a bad feeling about tonight ;/ hope city prove me wrong.

[bbfan1991]

Stoke are brutal anti football dickheads

Wolves are nasty and dirty

Wolves are just trying to be tough to beat and get stuck in kind of team:p, don't think they are setting out to injure people. I don't even like them but theres lots of hypocrisy in Football..

[bbfan1991]

I got a bad feeling about tonight ;/ hope city prove me wrong.

You mean due to the injury situation?:shocked:.

[Chels]

You mean due to the injury situation?:shocked:.

We're good enough without them but Leicester have been playing well and we're away so I dunno D:

[Chels]

Cardiff City: Marshall, McNaughton, Naylor, Hudson (c), Gyepes, McPhail, Rae, Whittingham, Burke, Koumas, Keogh. Subs: Heaton, Quinn, Matthews, Jarvis, Taiwo, Blake, Wildig.

Leicester City: Ikeme, Neilson, Morrison, Oakley (c), Howard, King, Dyer, Waghorn, Berner, Wellens, Hobbs. Subs: Vitor, Texeria, Gallagher, Fryatt, Logan, Abe, Moussa.

Honestly can't see nothing but them battering us now, what a ****ing crap team we've got out there. Howard will flatten Gyepes :[

[Raph]

City have a chance though. Blake!!!

[alc09]

Do you support Portsmouth by any chance? You sound like a Portsmouth supporter!
Portsmouth 'Till I Die.

[alc09]

Cardiff City: Marshall, McNaughton, Naylor, Hudson (c), Gyepes, McPhail, Rae, Whittingham, Burke, Koumas, Keogh. Subs: Heaton, Quinn, Matthews, Jarvis, Taiwo, Blake, Wildig.

Leicester City: Ikeme, Neilson, Morrison, Oakley (c), Howard, King, Dyer, Waghorn, Berner, Wellens, Hobbs. Subs: Vitor, Texeria, Gallagher, Fryatt, Logan, Abe, Moussa.

Honestly can't see nothing but them battering us now, what a ****ing crap team we've got out there. Howard will flatten Gyepes :[
Several 'capable' Premier League players in that side. Surely it will be at least 5-0 to Cardiff?

Didn't know Tom Heaton was with you.....had him on loan a few years back and was a good shot stopper but terrible at pretty much everything else. Wasn't as bad as Andy Lonergan from Preston though.

[Chels]

Several 'capable' Premier League players in that side. Surely it will be at least 5-0 to Cardiff?

Didn't know Tom Heaton was with you.....had him on loan a few years back and was a good shot stopper but terrible at pretty much everything else. Wasn't as bad as Andy Lonergan from Preston though.

We have 7 players out injured. It's not laughing matters for us, how the ****ing hell are they all injured they've had two weeks off D:

Heaton's ****.

[King Gizzard]

Keanos barmy army!!!

[Raph]

Blake and Matthews shouldn't be subs!!

[alc09]

We have 7 players out injured. It's not laughing matters for us, how the ****ing hell are they all injured they've had two weeks off D:

Heaton's ****.
Heaton will end up spending most of his career in League 1 I expect or SPL, may have been on the books at United but he isn't great.

Luckily for you, Leicester have been **** this season.

[King Gizzard]

Fulop, Peters, McAuley, Smith, Kennedy, Leadbitter, Edwards, Norris, Townsend, Scotland, Priskin. subs:- Murphy, Brown, Healy, Wickham, Hourihan, Priskin, Eastman.



Priskin is ****e

[Chels]

Blake and Matthews shouldn't be subs!!

Darcy ain't fit to start, although I'd pick a half-fit Darcy over Gavin ****ing Rae. And Adam will never start over McNaughton.

[Chels]

Heaton will end up spending most of his career in League 1 I expect or SPL, may have been on the books at United but he isn't great.

Luckily for you, Leicester have been **** this season.

They'll get their first win over us though, you watch. ****ing Steve Howard!

[King Gizzard]

Taraabt is going to rape Kennedy

[alc09]

They'll get their first win over us though, you watch. ****ing Steve Howard!
He's a donkey, but strangely is very effective.....

[Chels]

He's a donkey, but strangely is very effective.....

He's always good against us ;/

Olifinjana being out is making me feel sick :(

[King Gizzard]

1-0 Crouch.

He continues to prove all his haters on here wrong, ahem BEN

[Chels]

Wurzels losing :D but Weeds winning :(

[Boothy]

http://www.expressandstar.com/news/2010/09/14/all-a-board-for-wolves-versus-villa/

Wolves have great support! :rolleyes:

Name of the pub in the video made me laugh.

[Chels]

They're all over us D:

WAKE UP CITY FFS.

[Chels]

YESSSS NAYLOR!!!!!!! l

[Chels]

Poo QPR 1 up :( we were top of the league for like a minute :'(

[alc09]

Lee Naylor :joker:

Is that the same donkey who was at Celtic? :joker: :joker:

What is he doing with a side who want promotion from the Championship?

[Raph]

Poo QPR 1 up :( we were top of the league for like a minute :'(

I know :(

[Chels]

Lee Naylor :joker:

Is that the same donkey who was at Celtic? :joker: :joker:

What is he doing with a side who want promotion from the Championship?

He's actually looked pretty decent tbf, apparently his goal was a screamer. Free-kick 35 yards out on the left, straight into the top right corner!

[alc09]

Pathetic footballer. Is he first choice?

[Chels]

2-0 QPR ;/

Nate you're getting molested here. At home too.

[Chels]

Pathetic footballer. Is he first choice?

Yeah, he has looked good though. He's pretty pacy for a 30 year old too.

[Chels]

****. l:(

Andy King = Bellend.

[Chels]

2-1 Leicester **** MY LIFE!

Gyepes you fat clueless hungarian ****!

[Chels]

What the ****ing hell is Marshall playing at?! TWAT!

[Boothy]

Anyone seen the Valencia leg break?

Pretty nasty.

nrQFvlIN8s4

http://web7.twitpic.com/img/161986538-c65125c18df29fe2d6dd521a7c0c1c2e.4c8fd440-scaled.jpg

[alc09]

Man United. :joker:

Leeds. :joker:

[seanraff07]

The longer the game went on the more i wanted Man.Utd to win. Rangers were just so negative and their fans are just ****ing scum singing The Sash etc.. many of their fans are just embarrassing!

[Novo]

The longer the game went on the more i wanted Man.Utd to win. Rangers were just so negative and their fans are just ****ing scum singing The Sash etc.. many of their fans are just embarrassing!

**** off, how do you expect them to play at old trafford? go out with a 4-3-3 formation and get creamed? your talking out your arse and your probably a Tim.

The game plan worked, The great one walter smith walks away from OT with a point,

Celtic fans sing about the ****ing pope! a man on his last legs who can barely ****ing breath... now that is embarrasing

http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/46624000/jpg/_46624591_bougherra282.jpg

MOTM!

[Lee.]

Did Rangers or Man U win?

[Novo]

Did Rangers or Man U win?

0-0

[seanraff07]

**** off, how do you expect them to play at old trafford? go out with a 4-3-3 formation and get creamed? your talking out your arse and your probably a Tim.

The game plan worked, The great one walter smith walks away from OT with a point,

Celtic fans sing about the ****ing pope! a man on his last legs who can barely ****ing breath... now that is embarrasing

http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/46624000/jpg/_46624591_bougherra282.jpg

MOTM!

Yes but even when you were in the position to create a chance yous would just pass it back the way again until the ball was at McGregor's feet.

I'm not a Tim, i'm a Hibby.

I know Celtic fans are arseholes too, i'm not having a dig at all of yous cause the majority of OF fans are alright but a section of them are just arseholes. Why sing about events that happened centuries ago? Move on.

[Lee.]

0-0


Hmm.. ta :)

[Novo]

Yes but even when you were in the position to create a chance yous would just pass it back the way again until the ball was at McGregor's feet.

I'm not a Tim, i'm a Hibby.

I know Celtic fans are arseholes too, i'm not having a dig at all of yous cause the majority of OF fans are alright but a section of them are just arseholes. Why sing about events that happened centuries ago? Move on.

Creating chances are a risk, United are good on the counter attack and would have exposed us if we moved further up the pitch, tonight was a perfect example of how to play defensive. you can't really play any other way against United at OT with the squad we have and would have been beaten badly even with a 4-4-2 formation, At Ibrox though it will be a totally different game.

http://file035a.bebo.com/6/large/2007/10/06/15/3097486563a5747415934l.jpg

[seanraff07]

Creating chances are a risk, United are good on the counter attack and would have exposed us if we moved further up the pitch, tonight was a perfect example of how to play defensive. you can't really play any other way against United at OT with the squad we have and would have been beaten badly even with a 4-4-2 formation, At Ibrox though it will be a totally different game.

http://file035a.bebo.com/6/large/2007/10/06/15/3097486563a5747415934l.jpg

I thought United were really poor at attacking tonight though, the only one willing to take a shot was Gibson. I actually think yous are better away from home. Yous got gubbed 4-1 by Sevilla and Unirea at home last season.

[Novo]

I think the league was the main focus last year, It's walters last year so he'll be doing all he can to have a good run in the CL and maybe make the last 16

[King Gizzard]

How the bloody hell did Rangers NOT score when Smalling was on the ptich :laugh2:

[Novo]

How did Rooney ( one of the best strikers in the world.....) not score with a 40 year old at the back....

http://img.thesun.co.uk/multimedia/archive/00889/SNA167214_280_889599a.jpg

[seanraff07]

Rooney is so over-rated.

[Mark]

I was at the Coventry vs Leicester on Saturday, and their passing and ball control was incredible. That game ended 1-1, but if they would have had a decent striker, I wouldn't have been surprised if they'd have won 3-1 or 4-1.

They essentially treated the game vs Cov as a win due to how much possession and control they had. Guess they rode that wave into the Cardiff game.

Coventry lost 2-1 to Swansea. I was hoping for a draw :(

[spitfire]

http://file035a.bebo.com/6/large/2007/10/06/15/3097486563a5747415934l.jpg

:dance::thumbs::dance::thumbs:

[30stone]

0 - 0 At OT is a win for Rangers, they wouldnt really hope for better.

If they had attacked united, then united would have smashed it..
Counter attack or just from normal play.


IMO tha Valencia leg break doesnt look very bad compared to most others ive seen in recent years..

Eduardo, Ramsey, Diaby..

I think Valencia could be back within a couple of month.. Sadly i will have to take him out my pl fantasy team now..

[DDRickyDD]

Manchester United were very poor tonight. I was laughed at but this is the exact reason that I stopped supporting them and started supporting Chelsea. Tottenham should have won once they went 2-0 up.

In the Championship Preston North End continued their poor start with a 2-1 defeat at home to Nottingham Forest. Cardiff lost to Leicester as I predicted and QPR got a win but I doubt they will sustain their form, gonna finish mid-table.

For tomorrows games. I think Braga will be an handfull for Arsenal at the Commercial Stadium. My prediction being 2-2 with a last minute goal saving Arsenal. Chelsea will ease past Zilina with an 8-0 victory.

[30stone]

Arsène Wenger backs Marouane Chamakh to lead Arsenal's campaign
• Injuries force manager to rely heavily on summer signings
• Praise for Moroccan's selfless, physical style of play


Sir Alex Ferguson fears Antonio Valencia will be out for the rest of the season after suffering an horrific injury in Manchester United's goalless Champions League draw with Rangers at Old Trafford.



Arsenal's Wenger homes in on Braga's inexperience
Arsène Wenger said Arsenal FC want their experience to count as his injury-hit but seasoned team welcome newcomers SC Braga to London in Group H on Wednesday.


Braga out to make history when facing Arsenal
Domingos Paciencia has taken Braga into Europe's elite
Braga manager Domingos Paciencia maintains his side will set out to make history on their Champions League debut at Arsenal on Wednesday night.



Arsene Wenger pleads for fair play (again) as Arsenal boss counts the costs of injuries
Arsene Wenger has repeatedly called for protection for his players during 14 years at Arsenal advocating the beautiful game.
The refrain was heard again following an injury to Abou Diaby. A tackle from Bolton's Paul Robinson last Saturday means Arsenal will be without the midfielder against Portuguese side FC Braga this evening and for the league trip to Sunderland on Saturday.
It was a 'very bad tackle', insisted Wenger in a tone that reflected both frustration and a resignation





Gary Cahill hit with three-match ban after red card appeals fails
Bolton defender Gary Cahill has lost his appeal over his red card at Arsenal at Saturday.
Wanderers were pushing for an equaliser at 2-1 when Cahill departed and eventually lost the game 4-1. - WHAT????? Pushing for an equalizer? are you serious?

[30stone]

For tomorrows games. I think Braga will be an handfull for Arsenal at the Commercial Stadium. My prediction being 2-2 with a last minute goal saving Arsenal. Chelsea will ease past Zilina with an 8-0 victory.

What you think braga will boss the game and we will get a lucky late goal? i very much doubt it.
As for 8 - 0, if its away i wouldnt say more than 3 - 0

[30stone]

Turkish football rocked after boss is stabbed six times on the touchline - by his elder brother!

Turkish football is in shock after a manager was stabbed six times on the touchline during a match.

Local news agencies reported that Yuksel Yesilova suffered wounds to his stomach and hip after being attacked by his elder brother Murat.

The victim was rushed to hospital where his injuries were said not to be life-threatening. He was released on Tuesday morning.


Link with pictures and Video

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1311997/Turkish-football-boss-stabbed-touchline--brother.html


Mad stuff :o

[30stone]

I forgot how much of a ***** roy keane was..

[alc09]

I was at the Coventry vs Leicester on Saturday, and their passing and ball control was incredible. That game ended 1-1, but if they would have had a decent striker, I wouldn't have been surprised if they'd have won 3-1 or 4-1.

They essentially treated the game vs Cov as a win due to how much possession and control they had. Guess they rode that wave into the Cardiff game.

Coventry lost 2-1 to Swansea. I was hoping for a draw :(
Danny Ward played yet?

[alc09]

Manchester United were very poor tonight. I was laughed at but this is the exact reason that I stopped supporting them and started supporting Chelsea. Tottenham should have won once they went 2-0 up.

Serious or wind up?

[bbfan1991]

Frustrated at yesterdays result for Man United but credit to Rangers for sticking to their gameplan, it was a dire match and the 10 changes in the United side are to blame along with the play..

So I see Cardiff won again;).

[bbfan1991]

Nottingham Forest not doing well at the moment:(.

[30stone]

Complete domination tonight from Arsenal.

Just so good, Fabregas playing amazing.

Arshavin better than the bolton game.
Chamakh awesome, defensive paretnership looking great, Clichy playing surprisingly well too.

All round great performance.

[30stone]

Almunia is looking more confident to which is great news.

[30stone]

Vela goal 3 mins after he comes on again..

[30stone]

6 - 0 Finish.


Fabregas (9)
Arshavin (30)
Chamakh (34)
Fabregas (53)
Vela (69)
Vela (84)

Great game.

[30stone]

Matheus insists Braga should not be underestimated. "We have already achieved our first success of the season by reaching the group stages of the Champions League," he said in the Daily Star. "But that is not enough. Braga are not just going into this as tourists. Now we want to travel across Europe and win. "Arsenal are the favourites to win the match and the group - but we can spring a big surprise. "Nobody thought we could beat Sevilla either." Matheus accepts that Braga are likely to come under pressure from Arsenal but he believes they can pose an attacking threat of their own. "The key to the match for us will be to give our all and take advantage of the opportunities we get on the counter-attack," explained the 27-year-old. "I love Arsenal's incredible attacking style, but I don't intend to suffer from it. "I intend to enjoy it. Scoring at the Emirates would be an incredible moment for me to remember."




What Matheus?

[30stone]

Speaking to France Football, Jose said: "I feel that this season it will be a very open competition, with six or seven teams who can win it.

"On the list are Real Madrid, Barcelona, Manchester United, Chelsea, AC Milan, Inter Milan and Bayern Munich. The other sides are a notch below."

**** off Murinho, you absolute tit.

[30stone]

Arsenal and Chelsea get their Champions League campaigns underway tomorrow and Sky Bet are offering 2/1 for Arsene Wenger’s men to progress further than their bitter rivals Chelsea (4/11).

Arsenal are 11/8 to outscore their Premier League rivals in the first round of group matches (5/4 Chelsea and 3/1 Tie) and it’s 8/13 for both Arsenal and Chelsea to top their respective groups.

[Novo]

Braga should have taken a leaf out of Rangers book and played Ultra defensive

[30stone]

I actually agree with the pundits though, if It was Rangers against us tonight, we would have still won, not by as much but like 2 - 0.

[spitfire]

Manchester United were very poor tonight. I was laughed at but this is the exact reason that I stopped supporting them and started supporting Chelsea.
If Chelsea have a couple of bad games and Man City go top of the PL,will you be asking Santa for a Man Citeh top for Xmas?
Talk about fickle,Jeez.:spin:

[DDRickyDD]

Nottingham Forest not doing well at the moment:(.

They beat Preston last night at Deepdale. But everyone does that recently becuase of Preston's clueless manager. He only got the job because of his name. He simply isn't good enough and Preston need to get rid of him or they are going to find themselves in League One.

Serious or wind up?

Serious. Why would it be a wind up?:conf:

[spitfire]

I actually agree with the pundits though, if It was Rangers against us tonight, we would have still won, not by as much but like 2 - 0.
With the team you had out tonight you would've pumped us.If you played a weakend side as Man U did,then our 9 man defence would've held on to a 0-0.

[30stone]

With the team you had out tonight you would've pumped us.If you played a weakend side as Man U did,then our 9 man defence would've held on to a 0-0.

Its very true, man united did play without their best and more fool them for underestimating you.

Glad Wenger played a strong side, we looked incredible i didnt want the game to end, I saw a report describing the Arsenal play tonight as Football Porn lol.

Who do you think will go through in the Man u/Rangers and Arsenal groups?

[spitfire]

In truth,Man U and Valencia.We want a Europa final in Dublin!:hello:
Arseenal and Shaktar in your group.

[30stone]

Wow i didnt realise you had Valencia..
Jeez thats a tough group for Rangers.

I want to see how we do away at Partizan Belgrade, i hear their stadium is nuts or their fans are lol..



Think i was quite impressed by every player tonight, not often that happens.

[spitfire]

Think i was quite impressed by every player tonight, not often that happens.
Apart from your keeper.
And no,you can't have Mcgregor!

[30stone]

What did Almunia do wrong?

He get very unecassary (sp) hate, hes a great keeper when he has confidence, he has more confidence with the current back 4.

He made 1 quality save.

And one perfect interception had to dive along the floor just got his hand to it, if he missed, it would have been back post where they had a player unmarked and a definate goal.

Almunia played well.

Eboue and Denilson done the least imo.


Clichy was Surprisingly amazing.
Wilshire amazing
Arshavin great
Chamakh amazing
Fabregas out of this world
Nasri Quality

Not to forget song, our 2 new centre backs and sagna (who i think is always great.

[30stone]

Player Ratings


Player Ratings

Almunia: 7 – He’s more and more gaining the confidence he needs ahead of much tougher games which he will have to face very soon. Keep it up Manuel.

Koscielny and Squillaci: 7,5 – Very little was asked from these two tonight, yet they never lost concentration and produced a fine display at the heart of our back four.

Sagna: 8 – With this rate he will not only make the EPL squad of the year for a second time but will also be one of our best players of the seasons. Hoping of course he can keep it up!

Clichy: 7,5 – Apart from that first half lapse in concentration which was not good to see as other teams would have punished him, he was a beast on the left. I still believe he needs to improve his defensive side of his game but in terms of willingness and workload when pushing forward, he is still one of the best.

Fabregas: 10 – How can you give less to someone who scores two goals, turns provider for his team mates and keeps on fighting until the very last second of the game?

Song: 6 – My lowest rate for today’s game. I counted something like 5-6 passes missed by Alex tonight as he looked out of sorts.

Wilshere: 8 – He will not be one of the best players in England in the future. Because he already is. Granted, he needs to gain that bit of experience required to do well against tougher opposition but how many 18-year olds play with such confidence and have such quick feet?

Arshavin: 8,5 – Like Cesc, Andrey scored and turned provider for his team mates when required. He enjoyed himself out there, loved to take on Braga defenders and when he’s enjoying himself, the end product can only be one.

Nasri: 7 – Back from injury and not as sharp as he will be in a week or two as he faded away in the second half. But still a very good game from Samir who I feel will benefit from the competition Tomas Rosicky will provide this season.

Chamakh: 8 – I love Nicklas Bendtner, I feel he is one of the most underrated players in our squad but Marouane is exactly what the Dane has to be when he reaches Chamakh’s age, 26 that is. And he’s mature, just look at how he stopped and grabbed the ball when flagged for offside so as to make sure not to be yellow-carded.

(Subs)
Eboue: 6 – I feel he tried one trick too many out there Emmanuel although you’ve got to love how he’s the first one to hug players when they score.

Denilson: 6,5 – Again very tidy in midfield and produced some nice tricks in the middle of the field.

Vela: 8 – Can he miss? Scored three goals in five days even if he was on the pitch for less than 45 minutes. I honestly believe Eduardo gave him a tip or two before leaving for Ukraine as Carlos is slowly becoming the new “Dudu” of Arsenal. I so much want to know if he can be so influential during the first part of a game and not just when the game is already put to bed.

[DDRickyDD]

Its very true, man united did play without their best and more fool them for underestimating you.

Glad Wenger played a strong side, we looked incredible i didnt want the game to end, I saw a report describing the Arsenal play tonight as Football Porn lol.

Who do you think will go through in the Man u/Rangers and Arsenal groups?

Man United and Valencia. Arsenal and Braga.

[30stone]

Man United and Valencia. Arsenal and Braga.

I think Man U and Valencia have it won.

I think Arsenal will go through, but not sure weather braga or Shaktar..

[bbfan1991]

Great match for Arsenal, glad that Arshavin got a goal:).

I'm keeping positive for the Liverpool game at the weekend:D.

[30stone]

Football Porn last night eh..

[bbfan1991]

Reports suggest the Portuguese Football Federation want Jose Mourinho to coach the national side on an interim basis.

They hope the Real Madrid boss will agree to oversee the next two fixtures of the country's Euro 2012 qualifying campaign.

Portugal are currently without a manager after Carlos Queiroz was relieved of his duties earlier this month.

The former Manchester United assistant was absent for the start of European Championship qualifying after being handed a six-month ban for disrupting a pre-World Cup anti-doping test, but ultimately paid the price for his failure in South Africa.

With Portugal having taken just one point from their opening two games on the road to Euro 2012, it is imperative that they bounce back against Denmark and Iceland in October.

Long-term stability will be required if the nation are to remain competitive on the international stage, but for now a quick-fix option is being considered.

Negotiations
Portuguese Football Federation president Gilberto Madail has suggested that Mourinho could be drafted in to help steady the ship, and he plans to meet with the Real boss on Thursday.

Mourinho's agent Jorge Mendes will also be in attendance as Portugal attempt to thrash out an agreement with the most high-profile coach to have emerged from their shores.

It remains to be seen whether a deal can be put in place, as Madail admits "negotiations will be difficult".

However, former Chelsea and Inter Milan chief Mourinho has admitted in the past that he would welcome the opportunity to coach his homeland at some stage.

Should he decide that now is not the right time, Portugal will turn their attention back to making a permanent appointment.

They have been quick to play down speculation that ex-Sporting Lisbon boss Paulo Bento has already been approached, while reports continue to suggest that Diego Maradona remains a surprise candidate for the role.

[30stone]

Big Sam Stinging attack on Wenger

Blackburn Rovers boss Sam Allardyce has made a blistering attack on Arsene Wenger’s ability to manipulate referees before matches even start, claiming he controls most of the media and being “very clever” about it.

Arsenal travel to Sunderland at the weekend in what could be another physical test for them with the Gunners having already claimed physical wins against Bolton and Big Sams Blackburn.

Of Arsene Wenger, Allardyce said.

“Arsene has most of the media in his pocket now and is almost…almost, affecting the officials so that you can’t tackle an Arsenal player. That’s something he’s very clever at working on and it’s almost working in his favour, you can see that.”

“Read his (Arsene Wenger’s) interview before the Stoke City v Aston Villa match, what he said and how he said it – he’s a very, very clever man in terms of influencing referees, officials and everybody in football. He can’t be brought up for it because it’s about another match – rather just before he plays us.”

“There is a perception that we kick everybody and Arsenal’s motivation is that you can’t tackle us as you aren’t supposed to. In terms of saying people are trying to injure players he’s trying to influence, through the media, the referees and that’s something they shouldn’t get sucked in to.”

“He’s deflecting attention from the situation which says the game of football is a contact sport. You have to try to win the ball at all costs and if someone doesn’t get it quite right people get injured.”


You go out to try and win the ball yes, you couldnt give a flying **** if your team is to slow and **** and injures players you fat bastard. Maybe wenger is influencing refs, but not enough imo, hence kevin davies and robinson for bolton didnt get sent off and definately should have.

[30stone]

Big Sam Stinging attack on Wenger

Blackburn Rovers boss Sam Allardyce has made a blistering attack on Arsene Wenger’s ability to manipulate referees before matches even start, claiming he controls most of the media and being “very clever” about it.

Arsenal travel to Sunderland at the weekend in what could be another physical test for them with the Gunners having already claimed physical wins against Bolton and Big Sams Blackburn.

Of Arsene Wenger, Allardyce said.

“Arsene has most of the media in his pocket now and is almost…almost, affecting the officials so that you can’t tackle an Arsenal player. That’s something he’s very clever at working on and it’s almost working in his favour, you can see that.”

“Read his (Arsene Wenger’s) interview before the Stoke City v Aston Villa match, what he said and how he said it – he’s a very, very clever man in terms of influencing referees, officials and everybody in football. He can’t be brought up for it because it’s about another match – rather just before he plays us.”

“There is a perception that we kick everybody and Arsenal’s motivation is that you can’t tackle us as you aren’t supposed to. In terms of saying people are trying to injure players he’s trying to influence, through the media, the referees and that’s something they shouldn’t get sucked in to.”

“He’s deflecting attention from the situation which says the game of football is a contact sport. You have to try to win the ball at all costs and if someone doesn’t get it quite right people get injured.”


You go out to try and win the ball yes, you couldnt give a flying **** if your team is to slow and **** and injures players you fat bastard. Maybe wenger is influencing refs, but not enough imo, hence kevin davies and robinson for bolton didnt get sent off and definately should have.

[30stone]

Denilson Claims : "Fabregas is the best in the world"

[30stone]

Cesc Fabregas to be Jack Wilshere's Arsenal mentor - Arsene Wenger
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has told Cesc Fabregas he must be a mentor to young midfielder Jack Wilshere - in the hope the additional responsibility will stop his captain demanding a transfer away from the Emirates Stadium.

[bbfan1991]

I think it's good how Blackpool are doing so far:).

West Ham are in danger of being relegated this season IMO, also the N Power Championship gets more competitive each season and theres lots of teams wanting to be in the PL plus they are not far off each other in terms of points.

[Novo]

I haven't seen the Arsenal or chelsea highlights yet

anyone got a link

[30stone]

Naw sorry Andy.

Arsenal showed them how the top euro clubs play it was a real lesson for them, perfect play.

Chelsea looked dodgy at times but done their normal domination of yet another team lol.


Looking good for english clubs..

[Locke.]

Nice easy win for us tonight and on sunday

[30stone]

Torres form will return because of the easy game against vidic.

[Novo]

Roy will be asking walter for advice

" Please Walter give us some tips we need to stay up this season :(.. if you give me a few tactical tips you can have Ngog and Pacheco on loan :) "

[setanta]

Right, give me a good bet for tonight lads.

[bbfan1991]

Missed tonights Europa League action:(.

[DDRickyDD]

Liverpool's 2nd string put in a decent performance against Steua Bucherest winning 4-1. Man City got a good win away at Red Bull Salzburg. Juventus and Lech Poznan served up a thrilling 3-3 draw in Turin with the vistors being 2-0 up at one point. Aris Thessonika surprised the defending champions, beating them 1-0 in Greece. Swiss 2nd division team Lausanne Sport got beatan 3-0 at home by 2005 winners CSKA Moscow. And Seville got beatan 1-0 at home to Coupe De France winners Paris St. Germain.

[bbfan1991]

Liverpool's 2nd string put in a decent performance against Steua Bucherest winning 4-1. Man City got a good win away at Red Bull Salzburg. Juventus and Lech Poznan served up a thrilling 3-3 draw in Turin with the vistors being 2-0 up at one point. Aris Thessonika surprised the defending champions, beating them 1-0 in Greece. Swiss 2nd division team Lausanne Sport got beatan 3-0 at home by 2005 winners CSKA Moscow. And Seville got beatan 1-0 at home to Coupe De France winners Paris St. Germain.

Thanks:thumbs:, i'm disappointed at Sevilla losing.

[30stone]

Liverpool 1 - 1 at half time and won 4 - 1

Fair play.

[bbfan1991]

Liverpool 1 - 1 at half time and won 4 - 1

Fair play.

Hey Ben:).

[30stone]

Howdy :)

Hows it going?

[bbfan1991]

Howdy :)

Hows it going?

Good thanks:), back at College for my last year, it will soon go quick then it will be time to look for a job when theres nothing out there:(.

How about you?.

[30stone]

Theres a fair bit out there just gotta know the right people thats usually more important than the qualifications lol.

My nan got me my job lol.


Im good :) everything in my life seems to be going smoothly *touch wood*

[bbfan1991]

Theres a fair bit out there just gotta know the right people thats usually more important than the qualifications lol.

My nan got me my job lol.


Im good :) everything in my life seems to be going smoothly *touch wood*

True, you just got to keep trying and something will eventually turn up hopefully:).

Aww thats nice:D.

2 weeks then till FIFA 11?.

[30stone]

Is that all? thought they would release demo a month before...

Im not that hyped over fifa if im honest.

Playing the demo was a bit poor..
I mean being barca.. and having players like messi and villa, and having bayern leverkusen players easily keeping up with me was weird..

And ibrahimovic being pushed off the ball easily etc.. ballack was a beast couldnt get the ball off him..

we shall see i hope its a grower..

[30stone]

Im on call of duty right now lol.

[bbfan1991]

Fulham star striker Bobby Zamora will be out for five months after sustaining ankle ligament damage as well as a broken fibula.

Poor Bobby:(.

I've not played on COD LOL, rather prefer to watch it:p.

[30stone]

Its good to watch or play for me just like fifa.

Valencia will be out until april.. it didnt look bad..
Yet it seems very bad.

[30stone]

GRAHAM POLL: Do Arsenal need more protection from referees? No way!

If you look at Arsenal’s matches this season, it does not look like they need any special protection.

There have been only 37 fouls against them, the second lowest in the league, and when there have been horrible tackles, the referees in charge have, with the exception of Paul Robinson’s horror on Abou Diaby, taken action with three red cards.

There has been a fairly even spread of yellow cards too between Arsenal and their opponents — surely if Wenger was correct, referees would have had to issue more.


Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1312746/GRAHAM-POLL-Do-Arsenal-need-protection-referees-No-way.html?ito=feeds-newsxml#ixzz0zjz3nF3F



You are missing the point you tool! 37 fouls against us, that horror challenge from Paul Robinson on Diaby doesnt count as one of them, the point is the refs also miss blatent fouls, so they dont get counted? This guy is beyond stupid

[bbfan1991]

Its good to watch or play for me just like fifa.

Valencia will be out until april.. it didnt look bad..
Yet it seems very bad.

I'm not much a fan of Pro Evo tbh:joker:.

I know yeah, will miss him:(.

[30stone]

I dont like pes either lol.
Valencia is great, a more consistant nani..


Wenger and his Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas both used their programme notes for Wednesday’s Champions League clash with Braga to moan about the physical approach of Coyle’s Bolton side.

A tackle by Paul Robinson on Abou Diaby “should have been a straight red card” according to Wenger, who believes “the Premier League should be in a position where they can suspend players who do this kind of thing”. Fabregas added: “I won’t say that Bolton’s approach was a surprise, but they went above the limit a few times.

“As well as that tackle there were the ones on Jack Wilshere and Laurent Koscielny, which were not nice to see either.”


Coyle's Reply.

“Maybe Arsenal know that they were in a really tough game, maybe that is a compliment.

“I could say that Kieran Gibbs should have been booked and then sent off for going into the back of Kevin Davies.

“If we want to hark back, look at the tackle on Mark Davies by William Gallas last season – that speaks for itself. Pot and kettle are the words that come to mind.”


How can he defend Paul Robinson on that challenge? that was a career ending tackle..
And why does he have to revert back to william gallas? a season ago? tbecause there was one tackle gibbs did in that whole game.. Yet his players made like 11 yellow card offence challenges..

[30stone]

http://www.goodplaya.com/blog/allardyce-just-doesnt-get-recklessness/

Great report on that dick allardyce.
I love how vocal our manager is lol.



Im off to bed lol night.

[30stone]

Prove the haters wrong!


You're my No 1! Arsene Wenger hails Manuel Almunia's outstanding start for Arsenal

Despite spending the summer trying to bring in a new keeper, Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has issued a statement of support for Manuel Almunia after his 'outstanding' start to the season.

After a number of high-profile gaffes last term, Wenger made a new goalkeeper a top priority with Almunia looking set for the exit, or at least a considerable amount of time on the bench.

But the Spaniard, 33, has made an excellent start to the season, mirroring that of his team who are unbeaten in the Premier League.


http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1312855/Arsene-Wenger-hails-Manuel-Almunias-outstanding-start-Arsenal.html

[bbfan1991]

Looks like QPR could be promoted this season with the finances their owners are providing:(.

[30stone]

Qpr are playing great.

[bbfan1991]

So Abi Clancy is pregnant and Crouchy is still in the spare room apparently:p;).

[seanraff07]

So Abi Clancy is pregnant and Crouchy is still in the spare room apparently:p;).

I'll gladly be the step dad.:lovedup:

[alc09]

Serious. Why would it be a wind up?:conf:
Classic case of gloryhunting.

[DDRickyDD]

Looks like QPR could be promoted this season with the finances their owners are providing:(.

Can't see it. Granted they have made a good start but they will slip into mid table and finish around 12th.

My Predictions for the Saturdays Matches

The Stoke-West Ham game looks like an home banker to me. Arsenal have a difficult away match at Sunderland, I expect it to be a very dull game. 0-0. And Preston to get beatan at home to Norwich with Darren Ferguson getting his marching orders after the game.

[bbfan1991]

Can't see it. Granted they have made a good start but they will slip into mid table and finish around 12th.

My Predictions for the Saturdays Matches

The Stoke-West Ham game looks like an home banker to me. Arsenal have a difficult away match at Sunderland, I expect it to be a very dull game. 0-0. And Preston to get beatan at home to Norwich with Darren Ferguson getting his marching orders after the game.

Oh I do hope so:p:D.

West Ham are in deep, their fans must be bricking it..

[30stone]

Arsenal have a difficult away match at Sunderland, I expect it to be a very dull game. 0-0.

You havent said one good thing about Arsenal, every win you try and put a downer on it.


Can i ask why? seem to hate us.

[setanta]

Somebody give me a good bet for today!

[30stone]

Arsenal to win and Chamakh being first to score.

[setanta]

Can't see that bet. There is a 2/1 bet on Arsenal to win and Chamakh to score though.

[30stone]

Stoke west ham will be poor i waanna see arsenal sunderland.

[30stone]

What betting site do you use?

[setanta]

I use Paddy Power. Pretty decent site and they have money back specials too.

[Chels]

LOL Rob Green is wank, almost made another blunder...

[30stone]

Stoke west ham is so bloody boring to watch.. lol

[Chels]

Scotty Parkerrrrrrrrrrr

[Chels]

Stoke west ham is so bloody boring to watch.. lol

Yeah it's a crap game fp

[30stone]

shawcross is a ****ing thug shouldnt be playing football.

*****.

[Chels]

shawcross is a ****ing thug shouldnt be playing football.

*****.

I ****ing hate that wanker so much! He nearly ended my Rambo's career ffs :mad:

[30stone]

Did you see him hit cole?


Cole was running at stoke keeper nothing really in it, and shawcross swang his arms behind him and hit cole in the face no foul given.

[30stone]

Just put bets on

Chelsea £9 to win at home against blackpool.. £1 return lol.
Arsenal £5 to win away against sunderland.. £3.33 return
Man City £2 to win away against Wigan.. £1.45 return

£16 pound spent potentially £5.78 return.
Leaving me with £21.78 (if im lucky)

[setanta]

You should have thrown it all on an accumlator ben. You earn far more money that way.

If you had done that you would have gotten 51 euro back.

[Chels]

Pretty even stephens between us and Ipswich, Gyepes almost cost us ****ing twice though.

[bbfan1991]

shawcross is a ****ing thug shouldnt be playing football.

*****.

I didn't rate him much at United:blush:.

Albion losing:(.

[bbfan1991]

Pretty even stephens between us and Ipswich, Gyepes almost cost us ****ing twice though.

Damn and are QPR winning still?:(, haven't got SSN on my upstairs TV and need to wait till Football Focus comes on:rolleyes:.

[Chels]

Adam Matthews you stupid ****ing bellend!!! :@:@:@

1-0 Ipswich :|

[bbfan1991]

Oh they're 2-1 up:), Boothy will be pleased:D.

[Chels]

**** THAT WAS SOOO CLOSE :bawling::bawling:

Get your act together city!

[Chels]

2-0

Fat ****ing smelly jack **** Scotland :@ I knew he'd score and ****ing bellend Matthews was at fault

[bbfan1991]

2-0

Fat ****ing smelly jack **** Scotland :@ I knew he'd score and ****ing bellend Matthews was at fault

Swansea just scored:p.

[setanta]

Two bets came off for me there. Spurs to win with 3 or 4 goals scored in the game, and Spurs to win 3-1. Happy days.

[alc09]

OOOH AAAH PERICARD, SAY OOOH AAAH PERICARD
http://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/resources/images/1426846/?type=display

[30stone]

LOL!!!

Fabregas funniest goal ever!ahaha so quality.

[30stone]

You should have thrown it all on an accumlator ben. You earn far more money that way.

If you had done that you would have gotten 51 euro back.

Yeah but i dont wanna lose it all, this is gunna be something i do to make an extra like 5 - 10 pound a week lol betting on the sure things...

[Locke.]

Won £50 earlier this week on Chelsea and Arsenal, needed both to win by at least 2 goals. Arsenal won 6-0 and Chelsea 4-1 :)

Got £8.50 on Arsenal to beat Sunderland now, and £2.50 on Arsenal to win both halves.

£25 back if they come off.

[setanta]

Yeah but i dont wanna lose it all, this is gunna be something i do to make an extra like 5 - 10 pound a week lol betting on the sure things...

Yeah, true enough, but you win big when you just throw 3 games in an accumulator. I would have won big only for poxy Villa conceeding. Had Spurs, Villa and Arsenal to win.

[alc09]

shawcross is a ****ing thug shouldnt be playing football.

*****.
:rolleyes:

[30stone]

:rolleyes:

What?

[30stone]

Phil dowd ****ing hell what a terrible ref, hope they actually show how **** he is on match of the day but no they wont.

[alc09]

Laughable comment about Shawcross, heard it all before and usually from armchair supporters or sheepshaggers.

Real Arsenal fans and anyone with common sense know different.

[30stone]

I said it in responce to what he done earlier guess you didnt watch?


Nothing was happenening Carlton Cole jogging toward stoke keeper, behind shawcross, so he flings out his arm and cracks him across the face, and the ref missed it, just so uneccessary.

Hes a complete twat, and no amount of hes a nice lad he wouldnt hurt a fly make up for the amount of terrible challenges he makes.

[alc09]

Only saw about 25 minutes of the game, luckily.

To call him a '****ing thug who shouldn't be playing football' is well over the top. And you know it is.

[30stone]

Yes maybe so but it was a reaction to what he done needlessly and intentionally hitting another player?

Hes bloody awful in his challenges to, no doubt will cause others big injuries in the future.

[alc09]

Many players are awful at tackling, doesn't mean they try and injure other players though. Of course he can't be excused from 'hitting' another player, but your comment regarding that was no doubt fuelled from the Ramsey tackle and well over the top.

[30stone]

Sunderland get a last minute equlizer.


Over the time played but meh..

We all know how **** ol phil is.

Ridiculous..

[Locke.]

****ing Arsenal

[30stone]

Many players are awful at tackling, doesn't mean they try and injure other players though. Of course he can't be excused from 'hitting' another player, but your comment regarding that was no doubt fuelled from the Ramsey tackle and well over the top.

No my comment has nothing to do with ramsey ?
That was an accident as they both went for it.


But its when he pushes goalkeepers..
Hits players like today..
Always..

[30stone]

****ing Arsenal

Lost a fiver on that wanker bent.

And the fat wanker dowd.

[alc09]

No my comment has nothing to do with ramsey ?
That was an accident as they both went for it.


But its when he pushes goalkeepers..
Hits players like today..
Always..
'when he pushes goalkeepers' :joker: :joker:

Haven't seen todays incident, but when else has he 'hit' a player?

[DDRickyDD]

Sunderland v Arsenal ended in a draw as I expected. Cardiff continued their poor form as I said they would in another thread. Preston lost again at home, I expect them to announce that Darren Ferguson has been sacked in the next few days. And West Brom got a victory against midlands rivals Birmingham. I hope they stay up as i'm sick of them yo-yoing between divisions. I'l preview tomorrows games later

[alc09]

Quick as possible with the previews please, Rick. I can't wait.

Ever thought about becoming a pundit for Sky?

[DDRickyDD]

Ever thought about becoming a pundit for Sky?

They wouldn't have me because I actually talk sense!

Man United-Liverpool will be a low scoring match which is 0-0 until the 93rd minute when Liverpool get a corner. Gerrard whips it in an Gary Neville heads it into his own goal by mistake. Liverpool win 1-0.

Man City rip Wigan apart beating them 6-0. Tevez gets an Hat-Trick.

And in the other match Chelsea set a new Premier League record by getting into double figures and beating Blackpool 10-0.

[bbfan1991]

West Brom did well today:D.

[30stone]

Sadly, we all know the luddite mentality will remain in this country and Wenger will be misreported until a Rooney or a Gerrard or a Lampard leaves the stadium in an ambulance, wearing an oxygen mask. That's the day the attitude and the game in England changes and not a second sooner.


When Aldo Duscher broke Beckhams foot the whole nation went after the argentine, when Eduardo got his leg snapped in half Wenger got criticised for being angry, Nuffield said.

[30stone]

Arsene Wenger will have the opportunity to strengthen his squad in January with Arsenal about to reveal a transfer fund of £50million.

The Gunners have always boasted running a tight financial operation and according to the Mail on Sunday, Arsenal will reveal in their accounts this week that they continue to lower their debt and at the same time will be able to make a £50million transfer fund available to Arsene Wenger. This fund is thanks to a policy whereby Arsenal keep 70% of transfer sales solely for reinvestment in new players.

Arsenal signed Laurent Koscielny, Sebastien Squillaci and Marouane Chamakh over the summer, but Wenger refused to spend big on any of his new players.





Vieira may have had the most Red and Yellow cards but he never broke anyone's leg.Can you name any recent hard men of Arsenal who have broken any legs I cant so get your facts right ,AW is only complaining about over the top tackles that go unpunished,we have had SEVEN broken bones in the last 3 years........

I don't recall the tough Arsenal sides of the late 90's breaking anyone's leg, Vieira et all could play physical but were good enough at it to not snap anyone's leg in 2.

[30stone]

"There is a problem with perception. Arsene is seen as a sophisticated Frenchman while I'm just a rugged English centre-half from the Midlands with an accent to match, but is Arsene more advanced than me in terms of coaching? Not a chance," said Allardyce.

"Does he use live fitness data on his players during games? Does he study sports psychology every day? Does he use sports science to the extent that I do? I doubt it.




Move on, Allardyce also claimed he would be a better manager than Arsene at real madrid LOL

[Raph]

Chelsea predicted a 5:0 win against Blackpool :D

[seanraff07]

Good day of football ahead, i'm watching..

First half of Kilmarnock v Celtic
Man.U v Liverpool
Chelsea v Blackpool
Athletico Madrid v Barca
Malaga v Sevilla

.. then MOTD2.. sorted!

[seanraff07]

And my predictions for these matches are..

Kilmarnock 0-2 Celtic
Man.U 0-1 Liverpool
Chelsea 3-0 Blackpool
Athletico Madrid 2-4 Barca
Malaga 0-2 Sevilla

[seanraff07]

Kilmarnock have just went 1-0 up.:shocked:

[seanraff07]

Celtic have just made it 1-1.

[alc09]

Watched the Football League Show earlier, LOL at the Swindon fan hanging on for dear life after falling over the away end barrier.

[bbfan1991]

Happy United won:D, after all that criticism Berbatov finally is proving the critics wrong.. he played well but the defence needs to be sorted out:).

[setanta]

Great result for United, but still worrying the way they conceeded two goals against a fairly rubbish Liverpool side. The game should have been totally wrapped up at that stage but still, I'm delighted to see Berbatov doing the business. I'd given up on him as a United player, but he's proven me wrong this season by playing the way we always knew he was capable of. Seems he's not stressing himself out and just playing with freedom, and it's paying off big time. Well done Berbie.

[30stone]

Ive always been behind berbatov, my mate is a man u supporter said they will sell him i said no they wont and he will be quality this season, he said to me the other day, im glad you were right.

Dissapointed really wish liverpool united was a draw i wanted to stay above united on points not just goal difference.

[setanta]

He was a shell of a player towards the end of last season though Ben. I thought at the time a move would be best for him and the team because mentally he wasn't there. But yeah, he's playing nicely now, particularly with Scholes who he seems to have a natural connection with on the field. Yeah, hope it continues for him.

[setanta]

Having said that, I did put him in my fantasy prem side from the start of the season! So yeah, always thought he had the ability, just wasn't sure if it would ever click for him with United.

[DDRickyDD]

Both teams were poor in the North-West derby today. Liverpool's defending was dreadful, Carragher is past his best now. Man United were also dreadful. Evans was all over the place. O'Sh*te was awful as usual and should have been sent off. Flechter jumped out of the way of the ball when the free-kick was taken. How much is this guy getting paid? Surly he isn't scared of being hit by the ball. I would be absolutely furious with him if I was a Man United supporter. Both clubs are on the decline in my opinion.

Chelsea ripped Blackpool apart and could quite easily have got ten if arrgant Drogba hadn't started showboating and if we hadn't missed chance after chance after chance.

[30stone]

I think scholes has become a bit overated recently, they are always highlighting his passes etc.

But he gives away quite a few fouls and everything, and i dont think he has the samee workrate he used to be known for.

[setanta]

I think scholes has become a bit overated recently, they are always highlighting his passes etc.

But he gives away quite a few fouls and everything, and i dont think he has the samee workrate he used to be known for.

Not bad for a guy in his mid thirties. I thought he was spent last season but he's been fantastic during the start of this one. Just a brilliant football player; one of the best that England have produced in the last 15 years, up their with the best who've ever played in the Premiership.

As for the bad tackles - he knows what he's doing.

[Locke.]

Utd were just better than us, simple as that really. Would have been a different game if Torres was in form though, because Utd's defence didn't really look strong. O'Shea and Evans both had terrible games.

Nani kept diving aswell, glad Agger gave him a mouthful when he came on.

[bbfan1991]

I agree what you said about Nani Locke he needs to cut that out:p. Roy Hodgson will sort you guys out that i'm sure of...

Messi injured for Barcelona out for about 2 weeks, I watched Sevilla win Malaga last night 2-1 on SS1:joker:.

[DDRickyDD]

To be fair to Liverpool they have had a very diffcult start. Arsenal, Man City away, Birmingham away, Man United away are all tough games.

Arsenal have started well having played some tough games themselves. Looking at the sqauds I think they now better than Man United. But I don't think they are good enough to win the league. Chelsea will win it at a canter in my opinion with Arsenal 2nd. Man United 3rd. And Man City, Tottenham and Liverpool will be battling for 4th.

[30stone]

To be fair to Liverpool they have had a very diffcult start. Arsenal, Man City away, Birmingham away, Man United away are all tough games.

Arsenal have started well having played some tough games themselves. Looking at the sqauds I think they now better than Man United. But I don't think they are good enough to win the league. Chelsea will win it at a canter in my opinion with Arsenal 2nd. Man United 3rd. And Man City, Tottenham and Liverpool will be battling for 4th.

wow a compliment toward Arsenal :)

I think id take that now if im honest..

[30stone]

In goals Lukasz Fabianski will be given another chance to make some forward steps in his Arsenal career.

Johan Djourou will start his first game of the season and is likely to be partnered by Sebastien Squillaci with Thomas Vermaelen back from injury for the weekend. Kieran Gibbs and Emmanuel Eboue are likely to play on the flanks.

Denilson will be the central figure in midfield, joined perhaps by Jack Wilshere and Craig Eastmond. Up front Jay Emmanuel-Thomas and Carlos Vela will be given a start with one of Tomas Rosicky or Samir Nasri likely to take up the third forward position. Alternatively the manager may choose to put the more experienced head of Rosicky or Nasri into midfield and give Wilshere a break from his recent defensive duties and some licence to attack higher up the pitch.

This guy nuts??
Arsenal will not start..


--------Fabianski-----------

Eboue-Djourou-Squillaci-Gibbs

--Wilshire-Denilson-Eastmond--

-Nasri/Rosicky-Vela-Thomas



I think it will be closer to this..

----------Fabianski-----------

Eboue-Djourou-Hoyte-Gibbs


--Randall--Denilson--Eastmond--

--Sunu----Vela----Thomas--

Lansbury will most likely play i think.

[Chels]

LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL @ how Scumsea are taking a grand total of 37 fans to Peterborough :joker: what a joke club!

[bbfan1991]

Lee Hughes former WBA player makes it Wolves 0 Notts County 1 at Mollineux:shocked::D.

[bbfan1991]

1-1 now Nemad Milijas penalty, same scoreline at White Hart Lane for Spurs vs Arsenal...

[30stone]

4 - 1!!!

Ahaa **** you scum.


4 - 1 at white heart lane with a team with more youngsters than you!

[DDRickyDD]

LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL @ how Scumsea are taking a grand total of 37 fans to Peterborough :joker: what a joke club!

It's only the League Cup. Hardly anyone cares about it.

Lee Hughes former WBA player makes it Wolves 0 Notts County 1 at Mollineux:shocked::D.

That guy should never have been allowed to start playing again in my opinion.

[30stone]

Wish Nasri done that against sunderland :(

[King Gizzard]

Come on you Tractor Boys!!

Wickham and Scotland, dream partnership

[Omen]

Scun V Scum

http://atdhe.net/24587/watch-scunthorpe-united-vs-manchester-united

[bbfan1991]

5-2:D, credit to Scunthorpe they gave it all they got and had more shots than United:).

Glad to see Villa turned it round against Blackburn also!;).

[bbfan1991]

Just got me tickets for Cardiff v Millwall on Saturday, gonna be a lotta Glory a lotta Glory!

Daveo:D.

[Omen]

The League Cup Show is going to be good tonight. 11.30 BBC1

Liverpool out on penos

[King Gizzard]

Ashley Young :worship:

[30stone]

Arsenal goals will be on at the end :)

[30stone]

Chelsea went out too lol! good times.


Ferdinand has been stripped of man u captaincy apparently, ferguson wants vidic to have it full time now.

[30stone]

West brom beat man city lol wow.

[setanta]

I didn't realise Liverpool were beaten. Dear oh dear.

[30stone]

2 mistakes..


"Arsenal 1 nil down now 3 - 1 up"
Arsenal scored first ?? LOL

and i saw a article in the paper.


Arsenal 1 - 1 Tottenham
we won 4 - 1? lol..

[setanta]

What a penalty from Anelka. Cool as you like.

[DDRickyDD]

Man City went out at the Hawthorns. Northampton humbled Liverpool at Anfield. Man United beat Scuntphorpe in a dull, predictable game. Chelsea were unlucky to go out to Newcastle. And Preston's bad form continued with a 2-1 loss at Wigan. When is that Ferguson chap gonna get his marching order?

[setanta]

Nice to see Owen grab a brace.

[30stone]

Chelsea really underestimated newcastle.. (who didnt even play a full squad themselves..

They had like 4 senior players in the side and couldnt do it.

Its nice to see after them winning so much..

BUT

I want either a chelsea vs man city draw..
or chelsea to obliterate them..

City are the scum along with tottenham and stoke.

[30stone]

Ohhh and another stoke player... almost breaks another leg in that new fulham player...

[setanta]

Ah, I don't think they'll be too disappointed at going out though. They're top of the league, playing in the Champions League too, and with Benayoun and Kalou hobbling off they'll probably be relieved in sense that there's not more Carling Cup for them.

Newcastle aren't a bad side though so yeah, they probably did underestimate them.

Liverpool have no excuses for dropping out of it though. No chance in the league. Very bad result.

[30stone]

Ah, I don't think they'll be too disappointed at going out though. They're top of the league, playing in the Champions League too, and with Benayoun and Kalou hobbling off they'll probably be relieved in sense that there's not more Carling Cup for them.

Newcastle aren't a bad side though so yeah, they probably did underestimate them.

Liverpool have no excuses for dropping out of it though. No chance in the league. Very bad result.

Yeah i know, chelsea are probably glad their squad isnt exactly huge really..

so they dont need more injuries or tired legs.. though ill welcome that in 2 weeks time.. lol

[30stone]

Feel sorry for everton last 3 or 4 games they have been bossing teams even bossing man united for 45 minutes + and keep drawing and losing.

[setanta]

Apparently they were crap at the weekend though.

[30stone]

Most games ive seen they have smashed teams...

Should have beat villa really..

which would have been big 3 points, props to villa for that though they done well to get a result.

[Locke.]

Well... we're ****e.

[30stone]

Liverpool will get better soon enough.
Had 16 pound last weekend put it on chelsea man city and arsenal.
Ended up with 13.50 left.

Put all 13.50 on arsenal beating west brom at the emirates..
16.50 back which means ill have more than i started with..

I wanna bet the sure things every week and slowly make money on it lol.

[bbfan1991]

Oh dear Liverpool, it just gets worse:shocked:. Newcastle are doing well at the moment and yay for West Brom:D.

I'm laughing at how some people are getting carried away about Chelsea already saying they will win the league easily when there is a long way to go and United plus Arsenal will be more closer to them this year IMO, that said they are a quality side.. first real test for them is against Man City on the weekend;).

[30stone]

Well chelsea have had it easy so far other than the game at stoke which they won just 2 - 1 i think?


West Brom
Wigan
Stoke
West ham
Blackpool
And Zilina


Not the hardest games..

Next 2 weeks they have man city, marsielle, arsenal and aston villa..
Where we shall see what chelsea have.

[30stone]

If chelsea get 12 points out of them games, i will give it to them, they wil most likely win it lol.

[King Gizzard]

Stand back Wilshere, Josh McEachran is coming through

[30stone]

Further in the season they have to play tottenham, then man utd then arsenal aswell..

[30stone]

Josh McEachran lol.
Doesnt even play for the under 19's yet.

Edit: doesnt play for the under 17s even lol.

[King Gizzard]

Played last night and was one of Chelseas best players

[bbfan1991]

LOL yesterday my brother and his mate use the gym a fancy hotel near the M6 motorway and they spotted Roberto Mancini, Brian Kidd and David Platt going towards the coach where the Manchester City players were waiting to go en route towards the Hawthorns:):D:joker:.

[30stone]

Should get into the under 17s soon then..
probably will play their first round of f.a cup.


Chelsea dont really have alot of great youngsters.


Hes got nothing on Wilshire right now. lol.

[bbfan1991]

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11688_6394798,00.html

This news will please Chels:D;).

[bbfan1991]

I rate Arshavin!:p.

[Chels]

It's only the League Cup. Hardly anyone cares about it.

ROFL 37? That's pathetic. Watch if they draw Man Utd away they'll soon be queuing up to go! Joke of a club. At least we took 500-odd to Peterborough and that was the league cup too!

[Chels]

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11688_6394798,00.html

This news will please Chels:D;).

I love you Whitts :love:

[30stone]

I rate Arshavin too but he can be lazy, his defending is usually poor aswell.

He has moments of magic though.
and needs to show his flair a bit more again this season.

[Chels]

Just got me tickets for Cardiff v Millwall on Saturday, gonna be a lotta Glory a lotta Glory!

Daveo:D.

You're coming?! :O what stand you in? 12:00pm kick off and it ain't a bubble so bring some sort of defensive weapon lmao.

[setanta]

I rate Arshavin!:p.

Apparently Kanchelskis doesn't rate him so highly. Heard that off my bro.

[30stone]

Thats because Arshavin is getting massive press in Russia over playing for Arsenal and that guy isnt getting much even tho he played for united and everton in his time.


Hes a tool.

[setanta]

Thats because Arshavin is getting massive press in Russia over playing for Arsenal and that guy isnt getting much even tho he played for united and everton in his time.


Hes a tool.

Lol, who knows. He was class though!