Talk Football Here... - Part 6

[Novo]

Rangers will be winning that

Liverpool will have to settle for the carling cup

[30stone]

I wasnt gunna say you wont.
I was gunna talk about drogba.. he wasnt diving he was being tackled very hard.


Showing how drogba is so much stronger than torres on sky now.

[setanta]

That was a fairly convincing win. Liverpool didn't compete on any level really. Poor old Carragher probably has nightmares everytime he thinks of playing Chelsea.

[30stone]

£32.10 On protein.
£39.99 On Fifa 10.

WHOOO 72 pound gone :sad: thats 2 days work almost.

[Novo]

Drogba would pick torres up with his little finger and throw him back to Anfield

[30stone]

Showing how liverpool lost their games against other teams last seaso thats why they lost as they never lost to the other top 3..

But they have alredy lost to one of them now..

[setanta]

Chelsea out fought and out played them in every department which is amazing when you consider that Essien and Deco weren't really at the races today.

[Locke.]

I was gunna talk about drogba.. he wasnt diving he was being tackled very hard.

:laugh3::laugh3::laugh3:

[30stone]

Its true.

He was being fouled and thrown on the floor all over the place..

[Lauren]

Wheeeeeyyyyy. WATP.

Well done to Arsenal too, watched the match - good game, deserved a win, glad you guys won by that many!

[Lauren]

PS. After 80 mins of the Chelsea game I saw Drogba dive twice and fall rightly only once. He doesn't need to dive, he has immense skill, but he dived.

[setanta]

Still far too dodgy at the back though. Beautiful to watch going forward but you can't be defending like that against the big boys.

[Marc]

LOL hate Liverpool. Glad Chelski won

[30stone]

LOL hate Liverpool. Glad Chelski won

I was hoping for a draw but this does mean Arsenal go into 4th with a game in hand with everyone above them.

Still far too dodgy at the back though. Beautiful to watch going forward but you can't be defending like that against the big boys.

Yeah we are a bit dodgy mannone done pretty well coulda been better.

But if we can score 4 against utd.. then it doesnt matter if we conceed 2.

But we will see.

[Locke.]

Man City will win he league, Adebayor will fire them to the title :hello:

Third place will do for us.

[setanta]

I'm not sure that Liverpool will even get third. Champions League might elude you.

[30stone]

Still quite early, cant count liverpool out at all but i dont think they will win the title.


Also Man city david.. thats just because liverpool are doing badly.. lol

[Lauren]

My predictions so far are:

1. Chelsea
2. Man Utd
3. Arsenal
4. Liverpool
5. Man City

But 3/4 is interchangeable atm, so far it's Arsenal but can easily change!!

[setanta]

I just think Benitez should be shown the door. Don't like the cut of his gib at all. Yeah, but I think United, Chelsea and Arsenal will be above them this year and City could really push them for that fourth spot. Villa vs City will be very interesting to watch tomorrow.

[30stone]

Yeah I am not a big fan of benitez too.


I think right now..

Exactly the same as Lauren..

Though 5th could be any of City, Villa, Tottenham or Everton, it depends how consistant they can be.

[Lauren]

Yeah I think spurs could sneak 5th. As much as I like villa, nah they just aren't top 5 when spurs/man c are concerned!

[King Gizzard]

http://d.yimg.com/i/ng/sp/empics/20090808/15/2811827539-soccer-pre-season-friendly-aston-villa-v-fiorentina-villa-park.jpg

if delphinho starts tommorow, he will shine

[30stone]

I think they are As are Everton not the most convincing start from Everton but look at how well they done second half of the season last season.

Same with villa. May not have the big stars city have but they play just aswell on their day.


The difference city have is for me... Adebayor.

[Lauren]

Its like Sunderland... without Bent we'd be bottom-mid rather than top-mid lol.

[King Gizzard]

adebayors still banned isnt he? hopefully

[30stone]

Yeah this is his final banned game.
So your lucky there.

I think if villa win it will show the doubters what they can do.

[King Gizzard]

I'm not so sure..we are unpredictable at home

[30stone]

Yeah. I know thats what i mean if..

You can.


It makes me laugh now toure and lescott have gone city they dont really stand out at all.

[30stone]

Athletico Madrid want to sign Merida!

I hope he doesn't go, and if he does its only a loan as hes amazing.

[King Gizzard]

im recording both spain games, will watch them after x factor

[30stone]

Arsenal Set For Glory This Season - Arsene Wenger
Frenchman insists Young Gunners will end wait for silverware this term...


Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is confident that the club's wait for a trophy will be ended this season, as his team of young talents finally blossoms into the finished article.

And the Frenchman also turned down the chance to work for Spanish giants Real Madrid in the summer, because he believes that something special is being built at the Emirates Stadium.

"I have a great respect for Real Madrid, it is the club of my childhood. But I am involved in a project at Arsenal," he told The News of the World.

"We have developed our style. There is a close bond with the players. That creates a responsibility.

"I predict the fulfilment of a dream this season. We have not won a title [since the FA Cup] for four years now, but in those four years we have come very close, again and again, to winning the English Premier League and even the Champions League.

"I think the team is now reaching maturity. And a team performance can create something magical. If that works and the entire team is electrified, it's fantastic."

Wenger became Arsenal's longest serving manager last week, celebrating his thirteenth anniversary in charge of the club. The French coach has no intentions of retiring just yet, and will not speculate as to who his eventual successor might be.

"I will not nominate my successor. I have a very strong relationship with this club but it is important that everyone does what they are paid to do and my job is not to pick the next manager," he added.

"If I am asked my opinion, then I will give it. But I do not want to be seen as a shadow on the next manager.

"I would like to leave the club in fantastic shape and give the next man the opportunity to do even better than I have done.

"I want to leave a team behind that has potential and not a team which has no good players in it.

"I want to leave behind a club in a good financial situation, with a proper structure in place which is geared towards performing to an even higher level in the next 10-15 years.

"Standing on the sideline I often look like an iceberg because I have learned to control my emotions.

"But when everything harmonises, I am passionate. I call it the team's soul - if that is in order, anything is possible."

[30stone]

im recording both spain games, will watch them after x factor

Which are on?

[King Gizzard]

erm valencia v someone

and sevilla real madrid

[30stone]

Ohhh Sevilla wanna see what they can do.

Ill record that game.

[King Gizzard]

Casillas has just made the save of the season

[30stone]

Whos shot?


Fabiano :conf:

I think hes amazing.

[King Gizzard]

it was a shot from perotti, you ll know when you see it ben

[King Gizzard]

actually, its one of the best saves ive ever seen

[30stone]

Only started watching 45 mins in and sevilla are winning!

[King Gizzard]

you would of seen the amazing save then??

[30stone]

Its half time right now.

They showed first half highlights..
Dunno if its the save your talking about i saw him make a good save but he was pretty much right infront of it.. and it just kinda hit him really.

Other than that no amazing saves.

[King Gizzard]

It was amazing, he had move amazingly fast from a laying position to cover the ground, it hit him but he covered the ground and got his body in the way. Amazing save.

[30stone]

Ohh i havent seen replays on it, but it didnt look like the best ever.

[King Gizzard]

One of the best ive seen


Not all saves have to be massive dives to the top corner..in fact sometimes theyre easy cause you see it from long off

[King Gizzard]

FFS another international break :@

[30stone]

Real got 1 - 1 now.

This save i just saw was also good, start of the second half sevilla player has a shot, he traveled quite far to cover the goal like his dive but sevilla player did shoot it right at him...

[arsenalforever]

the Arsenal on a great day puting 6 past Blackburn

Fabergas was brillant,walcott scores on his game back and Velmann scores again

Liverpool don't look good right now

[30stone]

Bendtner also scores upon his return and it was a cracker.

[King Gizzard]

Real got 1 - 1 now.

This save i just saw was also good, start of the second half sevilla player has a shot, he traveled quite far to cover the goal like his dive but sevilla player did shoot it right at him...

thats probably the one im on about

[30stone]

Yeah great to come from a standing position to be right close to the ground so quickly.
But sevilla player did kinda shoot it at casilias.

[arsenalforever]

Bendtner also scores upon his return and it was a cracker.

yeah thank god i taught he never score and 6 different scores too:thumbs:

the chelsea game was crap

[30stone]

Commontators writing sevilla off like they are poor.

Real madrid without ronaldo arent doing as well, like if he was there they would be beating em easy.

Sevilla are what 3rd 4th 5th in spanish league?

Along with Valencia and Athletico.. they are all good teams. Possibly Villa Real to.

[Novo]

Who scored for Real madrid

was it my man Raul?

[30stone]

Who scored for Real madrid

was it my man Raul?

Pepe.

Raul dived a little before lol again.

[arsenalforever]

Mardid have not been pushed yet
i think there weakness is at the back

[30stone]

Yeah and i think thats what sevilla have done..

As before this match sevilla and real madrid were both 5 wins in 5.

[30stone]

Wait MATCH OF THE DAY


****.

Its 1 - 0 chelsea.

Have they showed arsenal yet?

[Novo]

No not yet

[arsenalforever]

Wait MATCH OF THE DAY


****.

Its 1 - 0 chelsea.

Have they showed arsenal yet?

no after it

[30stone]

Ohhh good.

Bendtner and Fabregas' crackers.
Walcott hitting the target.. doesnt happen too often same can be said for bendtner.
Van Persie, Arshavin and Vermaelen doing what they do best.
Vermaelens was also another amazing goal from him thats 2 quality ones.

[arsenalforever]

Ohhh good.

Bendtner and Fabregas' crackers.
Walcott hitting the target.. doesnt happen too often same can be said for bendtner.
Van Persie, Arshavin and Vermaelen doing what they do best.
Vermaelens was also another amazing goal from him thats 2 quality ones.

bad defending for their goals worry me:sad:

[30stone]

What the ones scored against us?

I think the first was mannone just simple mistake..
the second was a deflection and unlucky.

I dont blame them for the goals that blackburn scored but i do say that i was nervous when they were taking set pieces.

[setanta]

Arsenal should have dealt with that clearance from Robinson in the first place and as for the second, they've been exposed on a number of occassions by fast counter attacking sides. They're very vulnerable to it.

[30stone]

There was no one near to follow up.

Either way we won by 4 goals :hello:

[King Gizzard]

Can't believe they showed the Liverpool chelski game first...but it was always going to happen i suppose :bored:

[30stone]

Vermaelen should be sining of the season.

Everyone said owen, but hes not really played yet.

Vermaelen has scored 5 goals in 10 games and has defended like a beast put 100% into every game.

[setanta]

Yes, but Blackburn had other chances in the match too, a match that Arsenal totally dominated. That has to be worrying.

[King Gizzard]

HATE SAM ALLARDYCES WAY OF PLAYING FOOTBALL

[/rant]

[30stone]

Every team will have chances, their goals were pretty lucky.
Im not worried.

Its good to see walcott back, im not his biggest fan as all he seems to do it hit and miss but looks good so far.

[30stone]

Also credit.. Arshavin and Rosicky were the play makers a lot.

They made the connecting pass. to fabregas before people scored often.

[setanta]

Theres nothing wrong with you going forward.... just still feel that you're susceptible to the odd defensive lapse. I never feel that you'll keep a clean sheet. Fabregas is very special in that form and yes, Rosicky is world class. Arshavin blows too hot and cold for my liking but he's a game winner.

[30stone]

In 8 games Arsenal scorers..

Fabregas : 4
Vermaelen : 4
Van Persie : 3
Diaby : 2
Eduardo : 2
Gallas : 2
Arshavin : 2
Denilson : 1
Ramsey : 1
Rosicky : 1
Walcott : 1
Bendtner : 1

Great to see everyone scoring. Impact will be made when Nasri comes back to..

[King Gizzard]

Thats like tottenham, nearly all of there squad has scored this seaso

[30stone]

Theres nothing wrong with you going forward.... just still feel that you're susceptible to the odd defensive lapse. I never feel that you'll keep a clean sheet. Fabregas is very special in that form and yes, Rosicky is world class. Arshavin blows too hot and cold for my liking but he's a game winner.
Arshavin can have a quiet half but will always make a difference to our game.

And yeah maybe we do conceed but if we score enough it shouldnt matter.

[King Gizzard]

Arshavin is a ghost on the pitch..people dont know where he is then he pops up with a brilliant goal

[setanta]

Yep, he's a bit of a mystery to me. But you can't argue about him being selected when he scores out of nothing half the time.

I remember watching them at Anfield last time and apart from his 4 goals he was absolutely terrible in that match. So funny.

[30stone]

Yeah i wouldnt say terrible i just think he wasnt given the ball enough we hardly saw him. but then he was magic.


And where would west ham be this season without Carlton Cole.

[30stone]

And what the hell you dont do that!
on your debut you dont push someones face...

can see me not liking him.

[30stone]

If you were Utd fan owuld youhave confidence in ben foster??

[setanta]

Not really no, but Ferguson rarely keeps playing a guy if he doesn't think he's up to it. I did feel they needed to buy a new keeper in the summer though but it looks like he has faith in this lad.

[30stone]

Yeah i think Kuzach is better.. foster is okay but the confiedence isnt there.

[30stone]

Released Notts County defender Sol Campbell has four clubs chasing his signature.

The Daily Mail says Aston Villa, Wolves, Hull and Newcastle are monitoring Campbell's situation after the Premier League said they would look into his appeal to allow him to join a team before the January transfer window opens.

Under Fifa rules, the 35-year-old is barred from signing for another club after walking out on Notts County.

Campbell, who has received backing from PFA chief executive Gordon Taylor, will need to prove he had just cause for leaving County just 29 days into his five-year deal .


Luke Young Also Close to 100% and will be back to play for Villa shortly after the international break.

[30stone]

Portsmouth are set to be taken over again after Sulaiman Al-Fahim entered negotiations to sell his majority shareholding in the club to a consortium led by Saudi property tycoon Ali al-Faraj.

Al-Faraj is reported to have supplied the £5million bridging loan needed this week to pay the wages of club staff and looks set to buy out the majority of Al-Fahim's stake within a matter of days.

Al-Fahim told The Observer: "I think by Monday or Tuesday (Al-Faraj) will be on the board. His consortium will be a major shareholder. And I will keep a minority."

[30stone]

Following one of the best performances of his career, Cesc Fabregas once again confirmed his commitment to Arsenal.

The Spanish schemer was instrumental in the 6-2 victory over Blackburn yesterday, providing four assists, scoring once and he also hit the bar.

Fabregas said after the match: "There's always speculation I don't like it here but I am committed to this club 100 per cent."

The 22-year-old central midfielder added: "It's my seventh season here and it's hard to hear people say they think I'm not committed enough. It was a good time to show them I really love this club."

Fabregas has now begun season 2009/2010 at a ferocious pace, scoring four goals and providing seven assists in nine games in the Premier League and Champions League.

[setanta]

I honestly don't know why he'd be wanting to leave a club that suits his style so well. Couldn't really see him on another side because Arsenal's formation is really catered towards him. He wouldn't be as effective on another team.

[King Gizzard]

ABOVE: Searching for massive new investment 4th October 2009 By Harry PrattYour Shout ( 0 )
ASTON VILLA supremo Randy Lerner is searching for massive new investment – so his club can compete with loaded Manchester City.


The American tycoon, at the Villa helm since August 2006, has just held talks with several billionaire businessmen from the Far East about possible cash injections.

It is the clearest sign yet that Lerner, 47, who also owns NFL outfi t Cleveland Browns, accepts his money alone is no longer enough to take Villa to the top of the English game.

Villa face Man City tomorrow night in what should be a cracking clash. But off the pitch, Martin O’Neill’s men are struggling to keep pace with the country’s richest outfit.

When he bought Aston Villa for £64.5million, Lerner (right) was, with the exception of Chelsea’s billionaire boss
Roman Abramovich and the Glazer family at Man United, the wealthiest football chief in the top fi ght.

But the financial goalposts in the Premier League have moved since then amid the recession and the arrival of City’s wealthy Arab owners.

Compared with the £1trillion fortune of the Abu Dhabi United Group, Lerner’s personal wealth of around £750m appears to be small change.

He no longer even makes the English game’s top-ten rich list. And that is a fact which was highlighted during the last transfer window when Villa, who had splashed more than £100m over the previous two summers, spent a mere £25m.

In contrast, City blew close to £200m – including £12m to secure Villa’s infl uential England star Gareth Barry.

Though Villa did manage to keep winger Ashley Young, Lerner reckons that may not be the case next time.

That’s why he has decided to act now and enlist the fi nancial clout of other major powerbrokers around the globe to counter City’s rapid rise up the ladder. And fi rst step on Lerner’s agenda is to transform Villa Park into a state-of-the-art 55,000 all-seater stadium.

Villa withdrew their ground from the list of venues for the 2012 Olympics last Tuesday, citing ‘substantial’ redevelopment between now and then as the reason.

★MARTIN O’NEILL is convinced City’s financial power makes them the most likely club to crack the big four.

He said: “It’s amazing to think City’s wealth surpasses Chelsea.

“Well done to them – and I mean that.

“They are a genuine threat to the big four. “I said it at the start of the season and everything since then has confirmed my view.”

[Chels]

Nathaaaaaaaaan who made that villa supporter bar in your sig?
i want one. (not a villa one obv)

[King Gizzard]

Found it on the internets, i ll find you one ; )

[Chels]

okay thanks. :hugesmile:
if this a wind-up and you come back with a swansea one i won't be happy. :laugh:

[King Gizzard]

and i cant find a cardiff one

no one likes you :(

[Chels]

lmfao i know. :(

[King Gizzard]

If you ask jayson nicely in his thread im sure he ll do you one, hes done em before I think

[Chels]

ok will do.

[Novo]

Jayson never did my Avatar

PJ did it in the end

TSK!

[King Gizzard]

only one person needed to do it lol

[Novo]

No

can't be arsed waiting around for slow people

More people i ask quicker it's done

[King Gizzard]

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=68240003782


join - bring back three lions on the shirt for world cup 2010 :dance:

[King Gizzard]

adebayors playing ffs i thought he still had one match to go


****

[30stone]

Ohh why is he playing?



Premier League big boys Arsenal, Liverpool,Man City, Manchester United, Chelsea and Tottenham were all strongly linked with Dutch striker Klaas Jan Huntelaar in the summer prior to him joining AC Milan. At the time the Serie A club seemed to have got a bargain at just €15 million. However, after a poor start to his Milan career it would seem that the English clubs may missed out on a potential flop.

Huntelaar has now played 6 times in Serie A and once in the Champions League without scoring despite starting four of those games. AC coach Leonardo is under intense pressure after a miserable start to his tenure as the club sit 12th in Serie A after winning just two of their seven games. The Rossoneri were also humbled by rivals Inter 4-0 in the Milan derby which has increased the pressure tenfold. Unfortunately main summer signing Huntelaar has failed to impress while first choice target Luis Fabiano has 4 goals to his name already in Spain.

[30stone]

Teenage starlet Ignasi Miquel signs professional terms with Arsenal
Arsenal have announced that defender Ignasi Miquel has signed professional terms with the club.

The 17-year-old, who can play on the left or though the middle, has played for Arsenal's Under 18 side and twice for the reserves.

He joined from Union Deportiva Cornella for a fee believed to be around £1m, depending on appearances. He previously spent five years with Catalan giants Barcelona.

Arsenal reportedly beat off competition from Manchester United and Villareal to sign the teenager.

Manager Arsene Wenger has always put his faith in youth, and it may be that Miquel gets his chance in the first team this season.

[30stone]

Arsenal have already offered their former captain Patrick Vieira a contract to return to the club in January.

The News of the World says Arsenal have offered the Inter Milan midfielder around £70,000-a-week to make the emotional return and act as an inspiration to the club's youngsters.

Gunners boss Arsene Wenger said: "Patrick was an amazing, fantastic player for us. For me, he is perfect for every team. We are very young and it is difficult to win with a young team."

[30stone]

Arsenal's Cesc Fabregas played the game of his life then said he is keen to stay at the club he loves. The Gunners captain made four goals, scored a scorcher himself and also struck the bar before going off to a standing ovation. He said: "There's always speculation I don't like it here but I am committed to this club 100 per cent."


The FA will decide whether to charge Sir Alex Ferguson with misconduct after the United manager accused referee Alan Wiley of being physically unfit following the 2-2 draw against Sunderland at Old Trafford on Saturday. Ferguson lashed out after his below-par team needed a late own-goal to rescue a point. Afterwards he accused Wiley of being in poor shape in a remarkable attack filmed by United's in-house TV station.


Harry Redknapp is likely to face further questioning in the long-running investigation into football transfers this week. The Tottenham Hotspur manager is expected to be interviewed by investigators from Revenue and Customs, with Peter Crouch's 2002 move from Portsmouth to Aston Villa under the spotlight.


James Milner has reminded Aston Villa supporters that Gareth Barry "served the club brilliantly", ahead of the England midfielder's return to the Midlands on Monday night. Barry is expected to be targeted by a section of the home fans for his decision to reject a new contract and join Manchester City in the summer.


Aston Villa, Wolves, Hull and Newcastle are monitoring Sol Campbell's situation after the Premier League said they would look into his appeal to allow him to join a team before the January transfer window opens. Under Fifa rules, the 35-year-old is barred from signing for another club after walking out on Notts County.


A deal has been arranged in principle for troubled Portsmouth owner Sulaiman al-Fahim to sell the club on to Ali al-Faraj, the Saudi tycoon who has agreed to provide a £5 million emergency loan to cover the players’ wages for September and keep the club solvent for a month.


Ambitious Notts County are ready to move for David Platt to become their new manager - under his old mate Sven Goran Eriksson. Platt has been out of football since a disastrous spell with neighbours Nottingham Forest and a better time in charge of England under-21s


David Sullivan insists he has not lined up a bid to buy West Ham United as he prepares to end his 16-year reign at Birmingham City. Sullivan is to formally stand down as a Birmingham director after selling his stake in the club to Hong Kong businessman Carson Yeung.


Newcastle's former executive director Dennis Wise claims owner Mike Ashley will ignore a £100million bid from businessman Barry Moat and hold on to the club until next summer.

[30stone]

Man City Draw level at 67 minutes, Craig Bellamy.

Aston Villa were playing well.

[arsenalforever]

a draw be grand for us

[30stone]

For us? you mean for villa? lol.

Heskey is on for Carew.. bye bye your chance of 3 points.

[arsenalforever]

For us? you mean for villa? lol.

Heskey is on for Carew.. bye bye your chance of 3 points.

yeah remember they are are rivals ben
them dropping points is important

[30stone]

Ohh right lol still wouldnt call em us, but still..

And its great with a draw because villa stay below us.


Arsenal are now 4th.
Liverpool 5th
City 6th.
All on 15 points.

City have a game in hand over us though and we have 1 over liverpool.
So city have 2 over liverpool.

And our goal difference is the best.





And i think this will be Fabregas' best season at Arsenal, and hopefully not his last.

[King Gizzard]

man city are your rivals, dont know about us lol


I gave up hope the minute heskey came on

[King Gizzard]

****ing england game is only on the internet and you have to pay for a 5er


Pathetic

[andyman]

True its total BS! Football if not watched at the ground should be on TV.. Hope this is a rare thing.

Plus i hope sky never get the world cup.. That would be dark times.

[30stone]

****ing ridiculous i hope basically no one watches it!

They should have offered it to BBc ITV and sky at a lower price than setanta payed.

[andyman]

The game will be a flop anyway..


top film on ITV!

[30stone]

Its stupid.

We have already qualified so the game means nothing..
Id watch if it was on but since its not **** it.

[King Gizzard]

And...there is a limit of 1million spaces.. to watch the game


FFS!

I hope there are riots in london :joker: Millions of drunken men demanding football, I would join them if i could!!

[30stone]

Yeah same lol.

I thought it was a minimum like because they wont make enough profit of somthing but max of 1m lol.

[30stone]

John O' Shea has named Chelsea and Arsenal the biggest threats to Man Utd's Title.

[King Gizzard]

John O' Shea has named Chelsea and Arsenal the biggest threats to Man Utd's Title.

Its good, as there is less pressure on you to win it

[30stone]

What d'ya mean Nate?

[King Gizzard]

If people keep tipping chelsea and man u to be the top 2, then you can sneakily go about your business, with less pressure from the media and other people/fans

[30stone]

Thats a good point, but i think if we were to get into second position by january there would be a big hype about us winning since we havent for so long.

Could be a good season especially with the form of this man...

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c140/nancarly7/CescF10.png

[30stone]

Fabregas last season stats..

League
Played - Goals - Assists
22 - 3 - 10

Cup's
Played - Goals - Assists
1 - 0 - 0

Europe
Played - Goals - Assists
10 - 0 - 5


This season so Far

League
Played - Goals - Assists
6 - 4 - 8

Europe
Played - Goals - Asissts
3 - 0 - 3


08/09 Season total:
Played - Goals - Asissts
33 - 4 - 15

09/10 Season total:
Played - Goals - Assists
9 - 4 - 11

Undoubtedly the best start to a season hes had, and hope his form continues.

[Novo]

http://www.evertonfc.com/assets/_files/images/mar_07/efc__1174238784_yob-nev-400.jpg

Yobo showing arsenal how it's done

[arsenalforever]

If people keep tipping chelsea and man u to be the top 2, then you can sneakily go about your business, with less pressure from the media and other people/fans

thats true nathan and as long as we don't lose key players and win matches agaisn't the rivals

[arsenalforever]

http://www.evertonfc.com/assets/_files/images/mar_07/efc__1174238784_yob-nev-400.jpg

Yobo showing arsenal how it's done

nah rubbish

[King Gizzard]

want to get this thread to 600 pages soonish

but its going to be near impossible cause of the international break

[30stone]

It wouldnt if the international break was on bbc as everyone posts then...
But its online to its ****.

What do you think the score will be nate when you visit the emirates on boxing day?

[King Gizzard]

Either an arsenal win about 5-0 or a close 0-0 or 1-1

[arsenalforever]

It wouldnt if the international break was on bbc as everyone posts then...
But its online to its ****.

What do you think the score will be nate when you visit the emirates on boxing day?


we'll beat them and we should

[30stone]

Well i will be hoping for a win, were so unpredictable though..

http://www.evertonfc.com/assets/_files/images/aug_09/efc__1250358962_howard450.jpg
and Cant Stop that!

[arsenalforever]

away from home we are

[30stone]

Questions of the day.

Can Fabregas be as good as the likes or Lampard Gerrard and Ronaldo?
Will a london club be able to win the champions league this season?
Which team will score most points against the top 4 clubs, excluding the top 4?
Who is most likely to be relegated other than portsmouth?
Can England win the world cup?
Will City break the top 4?
Who will be top goal scorer this season?
Who will have most assists this season?
Who will get the most red cards?
Will Arteta make a difference when he returns from injury?
Could liverpool compete in the top 4 without gerrard and torres?
Will valencia ever fill the void in utd team that ronaldo made?

[King Gizzard]

Questions of the day.

Can Fabregas be as good as the likes or Lampard Gerrard and Ronaldo? certainly
Will a london club be able to win the champions league this season? if anyone chelsea
Which team will score most points against the top 4 clubs, excluding the top 4? man city
Who is most likely to be relegated other than portsmouth? now theyve been taken over i dont think they ll go down, but hull will go down
Can England win the world cup? most deffinetly
Will City break the top 4? no
Who will be top goal scorer this season? torres
Who will have most assists this season? lampard or fabregas
Who will get the most red cards? not a clue
Will Arteta make a difference when he returns from injury? yes
Could liverpool compete in the top 4 without gerrard and torres? deffinetly not
Will valencia ever fill the void in utd team that ronaldo made? never, ronaldo was specia

[arsenalforever]

Questions of the day.

Can Fabregas be as good as the likes or Lampard Gerrard and Ronaldo?
Will a london club be able to win the champions league this season?
Which team will score most points against the top 4 clubs, excluding the top 4?
Who is most likely to be relegated other than portsmouth?
Can England win the world cup?
Will City break the top 4?
Who will be top goal scorer this season?
Who will have most assists this season?
Who will get the most red cards?
Will Arteta make a difference when he returns from injury?
Could liverpool compete in the top 4 without gerrard and torres?
Will valencia ever fill the void in utd team that ronaldo made?

this season he's better then them
yep chelsea
Man city
Hull
nope they will screw it up
nope
Torres
Fabergas
don't know
yep but not much
nope never
nope he's not a scorer

[Novo]

Can Fabregas be as good as the likes or Lampard Gerrard and Ronaldo? No don't be stupid
Will a london club be able to win the champions league this season? No they never will
Which team will score most points against the top 4 clubs, excluding the top 4? Spurs
Who is most likely to be relegated other than portsmouth? Hull and birmingham
Can England win the world cup? Yes
Will City break the top 4? No
Who will be top goal scorer this season? Saha
Who will have most assists this season? Billyaletdinov
Who will get the most red cards? eduardo
Will Arteta make a difference when he returns from injury? Yes
Could liverpool compete in the top 4 without gerrard and torres? No
Will valencia ever fill the void in utd team that ronaldo made? No

[arsenalforever]

Can Fabregas be as good as the likes or Lampard Gerrard and Ronaldo? No don't be stupid
Will a london club be able to win the champions league this season? No they never will
Which team will score most points against the top 4 clubs, excluding the top 4? Spurs
Who is most likely to be relegated other than portsmouth? Hull and birmingham
Can England win the world cup? Yes
Will City break the top 4? No
Who will be top goal scorer this season? Saha
Who will have most assists this season? Billyaletdinov
Who will get the most red cards? eduardo
Will Arteta make a difference when he returns from injury? Yes
Could liverpool compete in the top 4 without gerrard and torres? No
Will valencia ever fill the void in utd team that ronaldo made? No

fabergas has been great this season
look what he did to everton

[Novo]

Everton let arsenal win

Moyes said " Cmon lads lets give wenger something to smile about for once in his life "

[arsenalforever]

Everton let arsenal win

Moyes said " Cmon lads lets give wenger something to smile about for once in his life "

yeah right
we whipped them good and proper:joker:

[30stone]

Think i might do this each day try to think of 10 random questions, or maybe once a week and make a new thread...

Questions of the day.

Can Fabregas be as good as the likes or Lampard Gerrard and Ronaldo? I think if he stays fit he can certinaly compete at the same level if not better.
Will a london club be able to win the champions league this season? Chelsea and Arsenal both going for it hard this season both want it more than anything.So why not.
Which team will score most points against the top 4 clubs, excluding the top 4? Tottenham
Who is most likely to be relegated other than portsmouth? Wolves or hull
Can England win the world cup? I think if they can keep consistancy up and keep players fit they have a good chance
Will City break the top 4? nope
Who will be top goal scorer this season? torres/ drogba
Who will have most assists this season? fabregas (given he stays fit
Who will get the most red cards? Carlton cole or Diouf
Will Arteta make a difference when he returns from injury? yes best player in the team
Could liverpool compete in the top 4 without gerrard and torres? I think they would struggle massively withou their stars and could drop into 5th or worse
Will valencia ever fill the void in utd team that ronaldo made? No hes just simply not up to the level, i think hes only temperary though, as i think ferguson was waiting for prices to go back down after the city/ madrid crazy spending, probably buy a player like ribery..

[King Gizzard]

Itd be good if everyone posed questions about there club for everyone to answer

[arsenalforever]

you guys would say no all the time:joker:

[arsenalforever]

If England had Drogba and torres up forward

i would say yes to England winning the world cup

[King Gizzard]

I wouldn't, I like arsenal

[30stone]

Yeah that would be great.

You and andy should

Aston villa and everton questions to answer.

Love answering stuff like this lol.

[King Gizzard]

If England had Drogba and torres up forward

i would say yes to England winning the world cup



the only thing england is missing

is a striker to play up with Rooney

[arsenalforever]

If England had Drogba and torres up forward

i would say yes to England winning the world cup



the only thing england is missing

is a striker to play up with Rooney

yep if they had Torres i think England would win

but i hope they don't

cause the Press goes so over the top about England its silly

[arsenalforever]

Andy,Whats Everton's weakest postion in the Team?

[30stone]

Who will be Arsenals top scorer with currently 12 people getting on the score sheet in the premeiership alone in 7 games ??
Will Wenger buy any players in January?
Can Arsenal win a trophy this season?
Where do you think Arsenal will finish this season?
Who is the worst player for Arsenal?
Who is the best?
Who do you think should be captain?
Who do you tihnk should be vice captain?
Will the youth of Arsenal continue to get better each season?
Can Arsenal Perform against the other 3 of the top 4?
Is Vermaelen buy of the season for 10.1million scoring 5 goals in 10 games and defending like a beast?
Is Vermaelen and Gallas the best premiership defensive partnership other than Ferdinand and Vidic?
What is arsneals weak point?

[Novo]

Andy,Whats Everton's weakest postion in the Team?

Right back by far :joker:

Can't believe Moyes is still playing hibbert there when time and time again he plays utter ****

Even Jacobsen played better then hibbert when he came on for him in the Fa cup final last year

[30stone]

Moyes should buy Eboue.

[King Gizzard]

Who will be Arsenals top scorer with currently 12 people getting on the score sheet in the premeiership alone in 7 games ?? RVP
Will Wenger buy any players in January? I doubt it, but Viera may return
Can Arsenal win a trophy this season? Yes, but realistically the fa or carling cup (although you are capable of pl and cl
Where do you think Arsenal will finish this season? 3rd
Who is the worst player for Arsenal? Bendtner
Who is the best? Arshavin
Who do you think should be captain? Fabregas
Who do you tihnk should be vice captain? Gallas
Will the youth of Arsenal continue to get better each season? Havnt heard of as many players being brought in but probably
Can Arsenal Perform against the other 3 of the top 4? at home yes, not away
Is Vermaelen buy of the season for 10.1million scoring 5 goals in 10 games and defending like a beast? he is amazing
Is Vermaelen and Gallas the best premiership defensive partnership other than Ferdinand and Vidic? Nope, Carvalho and Terry are better

[King Gizzard]

Our weakest position is cm, we lack a creative midfielder

and upfront, need a goalscorer

[arsenalforever]

Nathan, is your team underperfoming?

[King Gizzard]

Nathan, is your team underperfoming?

not anymore, were just unpredictable, i will excuse the blackburn loss as sam allardyce plays anti-football and the penalty decision in the last minute was harsh (ball to hand in my opinion)

5 wins in a row before that, were playing great

tonights result was fair, both teams were playing some good football

dunne scoring against his old club when Gareth judas Barry was marking him is probably one of my favourite villa goals :joker:

[30stone]

Who will be Arsenals top scorer with currently 12 people getting on the score sheet in the premeiership alone in 7 games ?? RVP or Eduardo once they get going i think.
Will Wenger buy any players in January? Yes i think a centre back and viera
Can Arsenal win a trophy this season? Yes, if wenger tries but it looks as though he doesnt care for fa or carling htis season and is putting full focus on champions league
Where do you think Arsenal will finish this season? 2nd/3rd
Who is the worst player for Arsenal? Possibly Eboue
Who is the best? Fabregas/ Vermaelen/ Arshavin/ RVP
Who do you think should be captain? Fabregas
Who do you tihnk should be vice captain? Gallas/ Vermaelen
Will the youth of Arsenal continue to get better each season? Yes, continuing to bring in a lot of star youth players with world class potential
Can Arsenal Perform against the other 3 of the top 4? Yes, they just need to turn up and not be intimidated[/b]
Is Vermaelen buy of the season for 10.1million scoring 5 goals in 10 games and defending like a beast? Yeah, hes been a solid signing.
Is Vermaelen and Gallas the best premiership defensive partnership other than Ferdinand and Vidic? Forgot about terry and Carvalho, but these are a close third, better than we have had in recent years

[30stone]

Draw to city
Beat liverpool not a bad start for villa.


And i think Agbonlahor is your goal scorer, he just needs time to improve.. like walcott.

[30stone]

Who will get young player of the season?

[King Gizzard]

Draw to city
Beat liverpool not a bad start for villa.


And i think Agbonlahor is your goal scorer, he just needs time to improve.. like walcott.

he wont be, he has runs of 4 or 5 games where he ll score then he wont for a while. but he is good for chasing lost causes, he got a corner out of one last night

[King Gizzard]

Who will get young player of the season?


maybe rodwell or gosling

[arsenalforever]

Who will get young player of the season?

tough one that
maybe Walcot if he comes out stroming

[30stone]

Draw to city
Beat liverpool not a bad start for villa.


And i think Agbonlahor is your goal scorer, he just needs time to improve.. like walcott.

he wont be, he has runs of 4 or 5 games where he ll score then he wont for a while. but he is good for chasing lost causes, he got a corner out of one last night

Hes young give him time.

[King Gizzard]

Draw to city
Beat liverpool not a bad start for villa.


And i think Agbonlahor is your goal scorer, he just needs time to improve.. like walcott.

he wont be, he has runs of 4 or 5 games where he ll score then he wont for a while. but he is good for chasing lost causes, he got a corner out of one last night

Hes young give him time.

its not about age or time, he just isnt that kind of player

[30stone]

People who are 22 and under are eligable for young player of the season, so..

Ones i can think of..
Walcott
Fabregas
Nasri
Carlos Vela

Miler
Agbonlahor
Young

Stephen Ireland

Rodwell
Gosling

Obi Mikel

Nani
Johnny Evans


Off the top of my head...

[King Gizzard]

milner is 23 and young is 24

[King Gizzard]

Can't believe fabregas is only 22

[30stone]

Really? maybe you can be older then? as young won it last year...
Maybe because he was 22 when the season started?

What a shame )=

And yeah its crazy to think he has a good 6 - 7 years of amazing play and another 6 ish on top of that where he can still compete at a high level.

If its 23 you can be Vermaelen can compete for young player of the year.

[King Gizzard]

I think its 23 yeah

[30stone]

I hope Nasri can be great when he returns, also only 22 massive potential still to show.

[King Gizzard]

Where is Barazite?

On my FM his loan spell at derby is 2 seasons

[30stone]

Just playing for reserves i believe.

I think hes great.

Barazite Wilshire and Merida are my favourites out of the youth players, along with vela.

[30stone]

Good Night All

Am off to watch Drillbit taylor in bed and fall asleep half way through i hope :wavey:

[King Gizzard]

goodnight sir Ben

[setanta]

Where's that chap who argued with me over the merits of Dunne, saying that he's rubbish ? In your face baby.

[King Gizzard]

Dunne had an amazing game

http://i34.tinypic.com/2ntfr6d.jpg

[arsenalforever]

[rquote=2627961&tid=133229&author=Nathan]Dunne had an amazing game



he was amazing

villa looked good

[Novo]

If dunne was so amazing aston villa would have won

but they didn't

:cat:

[30stone]

Lol Andy.

And..

Gillett points finger at Rafa
American defends Reds investment

Liverpool co-owner George Gillett has reportedly claimed that Rafa Benitez is to blame for the club's failings rather than the owners.

The Reds have endured a difficult week, losing 2-0 to Fiorentina in the Champions League before going down by the same scoreline to title rivals Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.

Liverpool face a massive week after the international break with games against Sunderland, Lyon and Manchester United in the space of a week which could determine their campaign.

Gillett and fellow co-owner Tom Hicks have come under fire from Liverpool supporters since taking charge for shelving plans for Liverpool's new stadium and restricting Benitez's transfer budget.

However, Gillett in a report in the Daily Telegraph claims the American the pair have done more than their Premier League rivals to improve the financial footing of their club.

"We have invested more money than our competitors, in keeping with the history of the club," Gillett is quoted as telling a representative of the fans' group Spirit of Shankly prior to Liverpool's 6-1 win over Hull last week.

"In the last 18 months, we have invested £128m on top of what has come in. That means it should be getting better.

"Now if it's not getting better, it's not Gillett and Hicks, it's the manager, it's the scouting. You have to make sure you balance out your analysis.

"There was plenty of money, so if you have any complaints, take a look at the ins and outs."

Gillett also added that the £30million fee recouped from Xabi Alonso's move to Real Madrid "went straight back" into the club's transfer budget, which was already set at "£22-23m as part of our budgets".

Gillett added: "The club is in extraordinarily good financial condition. Far better than Manchester United, Chelsea or Arsenal.

"We have invested massively, we have put more money in than anyone other than Manchester City, with the craziness they have got."

[setanta]

Eh, he was man of the match, scored against his old club, taught Adebayor a lesson in how to behave with dignity.... what else do you want from him? He was immense. Creamed Barry too which was a beautiful thing to behold.

[Novo]

Still not good enough

he's got to play much better

:nono:

[30stone]

Tevez showed that to against west ham.
Hope Adebyaor has learnt his lesson of respect.

[arsenalforever]

they would love him if he ws English Setanta

[setanta]

Still not good enough

he's got to play much better

:nono:

Ridiculous. He was brilliant.

[arsenalforever]

Still not good enough

he's got to play much better

:nono:

he's a everton fan setanta

didn't get the best out of him

[setanta]

He was still a boy at Everton so it's irrelevant really. And sure Moyes wanted him back anyway.

[Novo]

Dunne will be released soon if he doesn't book up his idea's

swansea will be picking him up on a free

[setanta]

Lol. He'd walk onto the Everton team.

[arsenalforever]

Dunne will be released soon if he doesn't book up his idea's

swansea will be picking him up on a free

andy did you fall on your head lately:joker:

[30stone]

BITE SIZE NEWS!

-Tomas Rosicky says he has not held talks with Arsenal over a new deal and is just focused on staying fit and healthy.
The Czech Republic ace has had a nightmare on the injury front since joining the Gunners and has only just got back into the side following hamstring problems over the last two years.


-Fulham are ready to offer Tottenham striker Roman Pavlyuchenko the chance to stay in London if he cannot force his way into Harry Redknapp's plans.
The Russia international has barely featured for Spurs this term although his chances have been hindered by a mild Achilles strain.


-Chelsea are set to make a move for Inter Milan midfielder Patrick Vieira if they win their appeal against a transfer ban.
The Blues are unable to make any new signings during the next two transfer windows following the Gael Kakuta saga but they hope to have the ban lifted following an appeal.
If they are successful then reports claim that Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti will make a move to bring Viera back to the Premiership after he fell out of favour with Inter.


-Italian midfielder Alberto Aquilani is close to making his debut for Liverpool. The 25-year-old is recovering well from his ankle injury that kept him sidelined since August.


-Promising Everton forward Jose Baxter has been arrested on suspicion of possessing cannabis with intent to supply as well as having counterfeit money.
The 17-year-old has been released on police bail after being arrested on Monday in the Kirkby area of Liverpool along with two men aged 29 and 34.


-Tottenham are being linked with a move for midfielder Sulley Muntari as his days at Inter Milan look to be numbered.
Spurs boss Harry Redknapp knows all about the player after signing him for Portsmouth when he was in charge at Fratton Park and a reunion could be on the cards.


-"Arsenal are poised to move for Standard Liege midfielder Steven Defour."
The daily tabloid add: "The Belgian international is currently out with a broken foot but Arsene Wenger is a big fan. The Gunners boss has sent scouts to watch Defour but knows he faces competition from Valencia and Everton for his signature."
Defour, 21, is a central midfielder considered one of the brightest young players in Belgium. He can play all across the midfield as well as in an advanced position closer to the forwards. - Worth 10m Euro.



Allnews from different big clubs.

[setanta]

Carlo Ancelotti always goes for the older players, doesn't he? Viera might be a good investment and would give Essien more freedom.

Fulham really need a good striker cuz I don't rate the two they have right now at all.

Looks like Redknapp doesn't fancy Palacios that much if he's going for Muntari, or maybe it's just back up.

[30stone]

Well Arsenal want him to.
Essien and Alex song will both be away for like 3 months for africa cup nations tournament.
So someone will get him.


And yeah he could be a great player at fulham.

And Muntari is meant to be great like better, he was tracked by liverpool man utd and arsenal before tottenham.

[setanta]

Yep, the African Nations and the transfer ban will really effect Chelsea's chances this year.

Muntari is quality.... Portsmouth miss him big time.

[30stone]

Yeah for sure, redknapp only every buys players from the clubs he used to manage he needs to broaden his view.


And yeah Chelsea could struggle, this season i doubt, only problem chelsea have is Mikel and Essien will be at cup nations, so other than ballack they dont have many people to fill the position, maybe zhirkov, be good that zhirkov and jcole are fit.

Wonder if they will win their appeal the ban..

[setanta]

Honestly can't say if they'll win their appeal. Does put them in an awful little pickle if they don't. I suppose Belletti could play the holding midfield position or Zhirkov could partner Ballack. I don't know.... it's really dodgy. Least Cole's coming back for you.

[30stone]

Im not a chelsea fan, talking about Arsneal you can say me lol.

But yeah i think they have some good cover really.

[setanta]

Sorry, I forgot. Who am I mixing you up with? lol. Is Drogba going to the African Nations?

[Shaun]

wtf @ the next England game only being viewable online.

[King Gizzard]

and for 5 quid in advance and 12 quid on the day

there are only 1m slots as well

i hope there are riots in london

[setanta]

Sure you're through anyway. Watch Ireland vs Italy at the weekend..... going to be good.

[30stone]

Ridiculous hope no one watches it.

And no idea setanta probably brad hes chelsea, am arsenal.

And **** yeah dorgba will be going to!


And man city will have no adebayor or toure?..

[setanta]

I'm telling you, they're big losses to both teams. I don't know if they're all going though. Haven't really looked into it.

Ireland's match will be a doozie. ha ha.

[30stone]

So

Man city lose: Kolo Toure, Adebayor, Benjani
Chelsea : Drogba, Mikel, Essien
Arsenal : Song.

Who else to people lose?

[King Gizzard]

Only habib beye :joker:

then this togolese guy in the reserves lol

[30stone]

Thats not bad lol.

[Novo]

Yakubu, Pienaaer, Anichebe, Yobo,

[King Gizzard]

I love how we could play at a full english team except for the GK position

It would be quite a good team as well

then the rest of our squad is made up of british and a couple irish players

then we have about 4 other nationality players

[30stone]

Damn thats not good for you lol.

[King Gizzard]

L. Young Davies Clark Warnock

Milner Sidwell Petrov Delph Young

Agbonlahor


C.Gardner
i. Osbourne
heskey
alrbrighton

[30stone]

We could play a like 5 side team lol.


G. Hoyte - K. Bartley - K. Gilbert - K. Gibbs

J. Wilshire - E. Frimpong - M. Randall - S. Watt

T. Walcott - R. Murphy

Subs
Thomas Cruise
Craig Eastmond
Luke Ayling
Luke Freeman


Lol See we have a lot of English people.

[Chels]

what about ramsey? :shocked:

[30stone]

I was thinking just english not the uk but yeah he is in there.

[King Gizzard]

Jose Baxter :bored:

Pathetic

young star with a bright future and goes and gets arrested

[Chels]

Who's he? :L

[King Gizzard]

Sol Campbell is training with Arsenal just to get his fitness levels up

[Novo]

A midfielder at Aston Villa Football Club has been arrested during training on suspicion of conspiracy to rob.

Isaiah Osbourne, from Birmingham, was arrested at the club's training ground in Bodymoor Heath, Warwickshire, at about 1030 BST on 2 October

[King Gizzard]

just saw that

hes pathetic as well but hes **** and should be released

but baxter :nono:

[Novo]

just saw that

hes pathetic as well but hes s*** and should be released

but baxter :nono:

Dirty robbing Villa players

[King Gizzard]

only one

so its not 'players'

[Ninastar]

I hate chelsea.

[Novo]

only one

so its not 'players'

Heskey and Carew will be in on it with him

[King Gizzard]

Gonna be rubbish with no football except internationals

[30stone]

I hate chelsea.

Chelsea are a great team.

[King Gizzard]

Football thread was on the 2nd page of todays posts

had to bump

[30stone]

Damn, thats not cool lol.

More Arsenal news is needed i know how much you all love to read it!



Papers have already started talking about Rosicky leaving Arsenal because he hasn't been offered a new contract yet, his current one runs out next year, but i believe wenger will offer a new contract when Rosicky is performing on a regular basis.


Adebayor stated he was "forced" to leave Arsenal because they wanted the money.

[King Gizzard]

If your club could buy anyone in the world who would it be
(be realistic in regards to your club, don't say messi etc)

[30stone]

Id buy Essien, hes a beast of a defensive midfielder. - Song has potential though.

[King Gizzard]

Id buy Van Der Vaart

doesnt play at madrid and he is just what we need

[King Gizzard]

Who do you think will be manager of the season?

[30stone]

Do you know what i typed out why id buy VDV but...
i thought we have enough attacking players.


Id buy henry back for cheap.

Teach our youngers how to hit the net better.

[30stone]

depends like last season was hodgeson was last season because he performed so well. if no one does that then i think the winner of the PL.



Ohh and the fact henry when played in the centre upfront will still out perform 95% of strikers around today.

[King Gizzard]

I remember the other day when he said he wants to come back and he ll do any job :joker:

I think he ll come back and do some coaching, you couldnt get a better striking coach than Henry

[30stone]

No exactly the likes of walcott and watt and vela will have an amazing mentor.
He could come back as a player for a season though i think first if not more.

He said ill do any thing to come back here, maybe be a water boy. LOL

[King Gizzard]

do you know steve mandanda? black goalkeeper for marseille who is now frances no.1

he had a trial at villa 3 seasons ago and mon rejected him cause he thought he wasnt good enough

:bored:

[30stone]

LOL

Well he made a little mistake.
Watching him against real madrid he was quality!

[King Gizzard]

best black keeper out there

their arent many, i would say him and kameni are the best

[King Gizzard]

Don't think Pompey will be going down now theyve got this Faraj guy

Will probably buy some good players in January and stay up

Will be closer then ever at the bottom of the table

[30stone]

what do you consider black though..

Doni?
Ceaser?
Valdes?

[Novo]

What about DIDA!

[30stone]

Yeah and dida.

lol.

Im not sure about pompey, this guy is a billionaire though.

Cant get much tighter than last season 6 points like separated the bottom 8 or 9.

[King Gizzard]

what do you consider black though..

Doni?
Ceaser?
Valdes?


none of them are black lol

they are all clearly white


thought of another one, david james

[King Gizzard]

Rangers midfielder Pedro Mendes has been recalled to the Portugal national squad for their games against Hungary and Malta after more than a year in the wilderness.

The former Tottenham and Portsmouth midfielder, 30, has not played for his country since 2003, with his last call-up coming in August 2008.

The European giants are struggling to qualify for next summer's World Cup in South Africa as they lie third in Group 1, level on points with fourth-placed Hungary.

The double-header of home fixtures will determine their fate and boss Carlos Queiroz has named a strong squad, despite a number of injuries.

Malaga striker Edinho returns to the squad, while midfielders Tiago, Nuno Assis, Duda and Chelsea right-back Jose Bosingwa hope to shake off knocks in time to feature.

Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to start against Hungary after recovering from the ankle injury which kept him out of Real Madrid's 2-1 defeat to Sevilla at the weekend.

Portugal are relying on Sweden to drop points from their corresponding final two games to advance to the play-offs, where they could expect to be seeded.

[30stone]

what do you consider black though..

Doni?
Ceaser?
Valdes?


none of them are black lol

they are all clearly white


thought of another one, david james
Mixed race valdes i thought.

and the other 2 are brazilian.

[King Gizzard]

what do you consider black though..

Doni?
Ceaser?
Valdes?


none of them are black lol

they are all clearly white


thought of another one, david james
Mixed race valdes i thought.

and the other 2 are brazilian.

yup james is halfcast, he is of black decent

i hope this chat isnt coming across racist lol i don't intend it to be

[Novo]

Good old pedro

:dance:

[30stone]

Hats Off to Arsene Wenger
Posted by David Young 2 hours, 9 minutes ago

Six goals from six different players at Ashburton Grove on Sunday was the product of a sensational attacking performance by the Gunners as they thrashed Blackburn and signed off for the international break on a high. Any complaints about the Arsenal defending - which was well below par - were completely drowned out by the symphony of goals at the other end.

Despite Blackburn taking the lead twice in the first half, Arsenal had plenty in the tank by way of response. Their approach play and finishing was simply breathtaking at times and the performance - at least from an offensive perspective - was an appropriate one to mark a week that saw Arsene Wenger become the longest-serving manager in the club’s history after his 13 years in charge.

Many column inches have been devoted to the man over the past week. He has not only been praised for his contribution to Arsenal but also to English football as a whole and all the accolades are well-deserved. It would not be a disservice to the memory of Herbert Chapman to refer to Wenger has the "Chapman of the modern era". Chapman was the manager to establish the Gunners as a footballing force and made them the best-supported club in the country back in the late-20s and early-30s. When one sits back to consider the history of the club it is impossible not to draw comparisons between the two men and the respective impacts they have made.

Chapman was a man of vision, drive and unshakeable ambition who took over at the helm at a time when the club had lofty aspirations which were not being translated into results on the pitch. By the time of his sudden and unexpected death from pneumonia in 1934 Arsenal had won the League and the FA Cup for the first time. Chapman also had also put white sleeves on the red shirts to create an identity for the club recognised the world over. He was also the prime mover behind many innovations that we take for granted today - numbers on shirts and floodlit football to name but two. Most importantly, Chapman had turned the club into a giant and laid the foundations for the years of dominance that followed.

In his 13 years, Arsene Wenger has also transformed Arsenal Football Club both on and off the pitch and his influence on the league as a whole cannot be underestimated. Since 1996, the club has enjoyed an unparalleled period of success. He has taken the club into a new era and played an instrumental role in the building of a new stadium and training facilities. The club has the infrastructure in place to retain its status as one of Europe’s biggest clubs for years to come. He has revolutionised training methods and insisted that football be played in an entertaining way. This is some feat bearing in mind the pressures and expectations the modern media (and fans) place on managers and players to deliver trophies year after year. Amid all the hype, Wenger has never forgotten that it is a beautiful game and it should be played for the enjoyment of spectators. Arsene Wenger joins Herbert Chapman in the Arsenal pantheon as one of the true architects of the club and an indisputable legend.

We now enter yet another terminally boring international break and have to wait until 17th October to face Birmingham City at Ashburton Grove. It is fair to say that in the "club versus country" debate my stance on international football lies somewhere between "couldn’t care less" and "completely disinterested". It is nothing more than an annoying interruption to the far more enjoyable and obsessive day-to-day, match-to-match journey that we go on whilst following Arsenal. It also does not compute that for maybe a dozen days a year I suddenly have to think that Wayne Rooney, Frank Lampard and John Terry have miraculously turned into "the good guys" just because I happen to have been born on the same land mass as them.

Anyway, as always, we hope that our players come back from their respective postings uninjured and ready to pick up where they left off when the real business starts again in a fortnight.

[arsenalforever]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-HllFsh1E0s

this is so funny

[King Gizzard]

Sorry arsenal fans but this is the best fanzone EVER

especially the end

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-Kph3zAiII

[arsenalforever]

the spures one was funny

[30stone]

It started so well )=

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZvyxpdX7WRw&feature=fvw

[30stone]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3HcdvHbtN4&feature=related

[30stone]

WOW never knew he scored this.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhMDc5w-Tmg&feature=related

[King Gizzard]

that goal probably hasnt been shown an recognised cause it looks like its a friendly (playing inter in the day time) probably emirates cup?