Talk Football Here

[Shaun]

Yay, Torquay held on. Now away at Morecambe (16th in the table) and home to Bristol Rovers (12th). Very doable.

[Drew.]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/predictor/default.stm

time for people to do this and post their results

[King Gizzard]

torquay till he dies

[Brother Leon]

Hope we ready to see this again tomorrow.

http://i.minus.com/i4s0kzONdjte.gif

http://mufclatest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/RVP-Celebration-v-West-Ham-2-2.gif

InB4MyCurseContinues.

[Drew.]

only change id make is Stoke relegated instead of Wigan

http://i.imgur.com/KCqXBFl.png

[Shaun]

http://imageshack.us/a/img688/7977/oprediction.jpg

might be wishful thinking. did put arsenal-united down as a draw :/

[King Gizzard]

http://i.imgur.com/lMCv1p1.png

oh dear

[Alf]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/predictor/default.stm

time for people to do this and post their results
Top 4
Man Utd
Man City
Everton
Arsenal

Bottom 3
QPR
Villa
Reading

[King Gizzard]

:joker: We won't finish below QPR though

[Drew.]

Wigan 9th Nathan!? Crikey

[Brother Leon]

Do Wigan win all their games 6-0 from now or something? :p

[Locke.]

http://i.imgur.com/z1UiaVa.jpg

[Drew.]

everyone having Arsenal in the top 4.. lovely stuff, lets just hope it happens

[King Gizzard]

fixtures are pretty straight forward tbf

[King Gizzard]

apart from United

[Drew.]

we haven't done that well at Fulham recently.. nervous about that game already

[Brother Leon]

Noticed 98 points for us in Nathan's table....ouft. :o

[King Gizzard]

yes I just put predictable crap in all of them apart from the relegation battle ones

[MTVN]

http://i47.tinypic.com/2z8aotf.png

[MTVN]

West Ham 17th on Nathan's one :joker:

[Brother Leon]

West Ham 17th on Nathan's one :joker:

All downhill after Robin decimates you again ;)

[MTVN]

If Suarez can't break down our brick wall defence then what have we to fear from someone like Robin, looking forward to another clean sheet tomorrow

[Drew.]

have to agree there with MTVN

[MTVN]

Good time for a sig and avatar change actually

[Locke.]

Big Andy's demolition of the Utd backline begins in roughly 19 hours and 18 minutes

[Brother Leon]

If Suarez can't break down our brick wall defence then what have we to fear from someone like Robin, looking forward to another clean sheet tomorrow

http://mufclatest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/RVP-Celebration-v-West-Ham-2-2.gif

[Ryan57]

a great reason to watch sky sports

http://topnews.in/files/images/MillieClode1.jpg

There are better lookers on Sky Sports tbh. However, she's still good looking.

[Brother Leon]

Fifa ensuring the old firm will not be able to join the Premier League. Good news. Scottish bullies wanna join the big leagues just to be mediocre :joker: Should start non league if they ever get to play in England.

[King Gizzard]

AS English ‏@English_AS 53m

Mourinho declares that he won't be at Real Madrid next season, more to follow...


Hello Chelsea

[King Gizzard]

He is destined to win the CL, he wouldn't leave if he didn't surely, would be his first biggest failure

[King Gizzard]

Monaco want him as well. That would be amazing, and get French football in the headlines even more

They're promoted already if I remember correctly

[Ryan57]

Monaco want him as well. That would be amazing, and get French football in the headlines even more

They're promoted already if I remember correctly

Hoping he goes to France and then comes to United.

[MTVN]

Carroll completely taking out De Gea there :joker::joker:

Good first half, United defence can't handle Jarvis, Caroll and Diame. Glad Vaz Te got a goal as well, has had a fair bit of stick this season

[Drew.]

David Luiz has just scored an insane goal

[bbfan1991]

David Luiz has just scored an insane goal

It was class.

[MTVN]

Diame!!!!!!!!! What a player he is

[Legend killer]

Credit where credit is due. Tony you have stunk the place out all season but you played bloody well today (even though I thought you would miss that goal)

However I am fuming at Fergie. Firstly stop playing Rooney in midfield/as our number 10 because he cant control nor pass the ****ing ball. The fact he is playing in front of Shinji makes me fume even more. Bench him or play him up top SIMPLE

And why the **** did he sub our best player in Shinji??? Made zero sense

That said solid result Upton Park is a hard place to win at

[Locke.]

City close the gap by another 2 points, Roberto's quest is well underway

http://media.tumblr.com/b5d2b3a58e136812f2469530052b4379/tumblr_inline_mlb28temKk1qz4rgp.png

[MTVN]

Well, shame we couldn't hold on to the lead but would definitely have taken a draw at the start of the game

Always nice to do our bit in helping United bottle another title to City

[Legend killer]

Be grateful for what you got MTVN you were in our half for know more then a total of 20 mins

Diame and Andy were class though however Andy should have been sent off for GBH on Dave

Good game though

[King Gizzard]

Vidic nudged him into De Gea

[Ryan57]

Credit where credit is due. Tony you have stunk the place out all season but you played bloody well today (even though I thought you would miss that goal)

However I am fuming at Fergie. Firstly stop playing Rooney in midfield/as our number 10 because he cant control nor pass the ****ing ball. The fact he is playing in front of Shinji makes me fume even more. Bench him or play him up top SIMPLE

And why the **** did he sub our best player in Shinji??? Made zero sense

That said solid result Upton Park is a hard place to win at

Personally didn't think Kagawa did a whole lot. Great assist, however. Valencia was our best player imo. A goal, linked up well with players and two excellent crosses for RVP. The Valencia of old showed himself somewhat today.

[Brother Leon]

4 points from a couple Rubgy teams away isn't too bad. SHOULD beat Villa next and then it's just 1 more win to #20. Carroll assaulting De Gea then crying when he gets some back. :laugh: Fair do's Hammers. Decent bantz and atmosphere.

[Legend killer]

Please stop Nathan

I think Andy just wanted a piece of Dave with his fresh new haircut and bum fluff beard

[MTVN]

Be grateful for what you got MTVN you were in our half for know more then a total of 20 mins

Diame and Andy were class though however Andy should have been sent off for GBH on Dave

Good game though

Having to rely on offside goals to snatch a draw, think you should be the grateful one

On another day Matty Taylor would have scored the winner for us near the end there as well, you were very lucky indeed

[Ryan57]

Having to rely on offside goals to snatch a draw, think you should be the grateful one

On another day Matty Taylor would have scored the winner for us near the end there as well, you were very lucky indeed

LMFAO. He could of tried that effort 100 times and not scored. He's Matty Taylor not Matty Ronaldo.

Has scored some decent goals in his time but he was never scoring from there. Takes more than an average Joe to score that.

[Legend killer]

Personally didn't think Kagawa did a whole lot. Great assist, however. Valencia was our best player imo. A goal, linked up well with players and two excellent crosses for RVP. The Valencia of old showed himself somewhat today.

Not having that created both goals and his assist for the first was WORLD CLASS no other on our team would have done that. Playing out of position he along with Tony were our only creative threats. Started getting on top as soon as he went into the middle until he got benched for no apparent reason

[MTVN]

Big Sam going off on one about the linesman :worship:

[Drew.]

personally thought Valencia was yet again poor.. easy tap in for the goal but 9/10 times he gave away the ball or failed to produce a cross

[King Gizzard]

Personally I am eating victoria sponge cake

[Legend killer]

Having to rely on offside goals to snatch a draw, think you should be the grateful one

On another day Matty Taylor would have scored the winner for us near the end there as well, you were very lucky indeed

On another day Andy Carroll does not turn into Nemanja fuken Vidic to stop Hernandez scoring

On another day rather then playing like Buffon Jussi plays like ... well Jussi

On another Day Wayne's fat ass would not be on the pitch


Don't be giving me any of that MTVN your better then that

[Ryan57]

Not having that created both goals and his assist for the first was WORLD CLASS no other on our team would have done that. Playing out of position he along with Tony were our only creative threats. Started getting on top as soon as he went into the middle until he got benched for no apparent reason

Hmm, probably would of looked better when played in his proper position.

personally thought Valencia was yet again poor.. easy tap in for the goal but 9/10 times he gave away the ball or failed to produce a cross

Wait... wut? He might of scored a tap in but he linked up with players well throughout and put in two excellent crosses.

[Legend killer]

personally thought Valencia was yet again poor.. easy tap in for the goal but 9/10 times he gave away the ball or failed to produce a cross

Nah he was surprisingly quite good tonight loool. Still think my nan has a better chance of beating a man but his crossing was on point created two great chances for RVP

Credit where it is due



Fergie on the other hand SMH don't get me started

[Drew.]

Wait... wut? He might of scored a tap in but he linked up with players well throughout and put in two excellent crosses.

he can play short passes and run in straight lines but that's about all he did tonight.. hes way to predictable.

[Ryan57]

he can play short passes and run in straight lines but that's about all he did tonight.. hes way to predictable.

He's predictable yet had been destroying left backs for three solid seasons. Left backs might know what he's doing but when on form his pace and power beats them.

[MTVN]

http://ballsdot.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/carroll-de-gea.gif

Quality

[Ryan57]

Nah he was surprisingly quite good tonight loool. Still think my nan has a better chance of beating a man but his crossing was on point created two great chances for RVP

Credit where it is due



Fergie on the other hand SMH don't get me started

Personally would of liked to of seen Nani go on at 2-1 down but that ship has long sailed. Bet Luis is desperate for the season to end.

MTVN, I see nothing.

[King Gizzard]

''Can I get me anger out the way first''

http://i.imgur.com/81EduGG.jpg

[Ryan57]

''Can I get me anger out first''

http://i.imgur.com/81EduGG.jpg

Looks to me like it's his stomach coming out first.

[Legend killer]

How I reacted when I saw Shinji come off TBH

[Legend killer]

Also I think we can all agree De Gea is one tough ****

Head-butted by Vida and just got up and walked it off. Spear tackled by Andy gets straight back up and gives him a death stare and Andy **** himself

[King Gizzard]

media absolutely hate being wrong about De Gea, still even get criticism of him in when they can

[Legend killer]

I can say without any Bias De Gea is IMO the second best keeper in the league behind Cech , Guzan would be up there too

His saving ability is second to none in the world and has came up leaps and bounds with his handling and dealing with crosses. Give it 2 years max and he will be the best in the world sadly more then likely applying his trade elsewhere thanks to the joke English media

[King Gizzard]

Gotta put Begovic in there too, and Mignolet

[Legend killer]

Cech
De Gea
Guzan
Mignolet
Hart
Tremmell
Begovic



In that order

[Locke.]

Missing the Spanish #2 who is back to his best

[Legend killer]

Reina is terrible I am afraid my man. He acts as if the ball is an STD or something

Get rid while you still could get some money for him

[King Gizzard]

Looking back even though De Gea is good if United had loaned out Zieler instead of letting him go United might have saved a bit of money..

[Legend killer]

What's the point in saving money when your blowing 20mil on average Joe's like Young

I would not swap De Gea for anyone but I am not blind once Barca come calling he will be gone I have enjoyed watching him grow none the less ,it's always good to see a young player develop before your eyes. That's what it's all about for me anyway

[Legend killer]

Aside from the fact Pogba is 10x better then any CM we have outside Carrick the main reason I was gutted was I really enjoyed watching his development in the reserves and youth team. And the fact we never got the chance to see him take the ultimate step up was gutting

[King Gizzard]

*POGBA KLAXON*

[Brother Leon]

*POGBA KLAXON*

LK actually bought up Pogba?


Wish I could say I am surprised.

[Ryan57]

Hillsborough campaigner Anne Williams has died after a battle with cancer. The 60-year-old, whose 15-year-old son Kevin died in the 1989 football tragedy, was one of the loudest voices during the fight for justice.

It was her campaign to get her son's inquest verdict of accidental death overturned that is credited with leading to fresh hearings for all 96 supporters who died.

Such a shame. Never fully got the truth she wanted and deserved. R.I.P.

[Brother Leon]

Hillsborough campaigner Anne Williams has died after a battle with cancer. The 60-year-old, whose 15-year-old son Kevin died in the 1989 football tragedy, was one of the loudest voices during the fight for justice.

It was her campaign to get her son's inquest verdict of accidental death overturned that is credited with leading to fresh hearings for all 96 supporters who died.

Such a shame. Never fully got the truth she wanted and deserved. R.I.P.

Read up about her abit.
A pretty amazing woman. Dare I say...worthy of a 10m funeral.. R.I.P and may the truth be revealed.

[Drew.]

Chelseas new kit for next season.. hopefully this means Hazard no longer wears shorts to small for him

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BIIGB66CIAA4Apw.jpg:large

[King Gizzard]

This seasons kit was good as well, liking that

[King Gizzard]

Wonder if Torres has a clause in his contract saying he has to be involved in the marketing etc cause there's no chance in hell he is going to be one of the main men next season

[Drew.]

yeah Chelsea usually have quite nice kits, prefer this seasons kit to next seasons tho.

yeah Torres seems to be involved with all their advertising so they'll have a lot to edit out if he does leave

[Drew.]

my jaws just dropped

LAExZjcwydk

[King Gizzard]

niamh of all people posted that on my wall..:joker:

[Brother Leon]

Wonder if Torres has a clause in his contract saying he has to be involved in the marketing etc cause there's no chance in hell he is going to be one of the main men next season

Even if he has become ****...it's still Torres if you know what I mean. A lot more marketable than the others in the poster in fairness.

[Shaun]

i miss ronaldinho

[Ryan57]

mmi5Up3uFRw

That is fantastic!

[King Gizzard]

That real? :shocked:

[Ryan57]

That real? :shocked:

Apparently so.

Heard it was from about six to seven years ago. A bunch of kids got his number after one of the kids got the number from a relative that did some work for him.

[Drew.]

thats gotta be fake but still quality :joker:

[King Gizzard]

Ohhh, probably makes sense if he was still a player and younger. Doubt he'd do something like that now he has a TV job/other responsibilities

[Ryan57]

thats gotta be fake but still quality :joker:

A bit of me still thinks it could be fake but then, I've never heard anyone sound exactly like Gary Neville. Neville's voice would be especially hard to replicate.

Edit: Watching that Ronaldinho video you posted above for a second time. Still amazing.

[Legend killer]

SAF press conference

Praise for Shinji Kagawa: "Shinji is doing very well for us now. He has great composure and excellent decision-making

Guess that means we won't see Shinji starting for another 3-5 games

[Drew.]

"Manchester United's Michael Carrick is on a shortlist of six for the Professional Footballers' Association Player of the Year award.
Gareth Bale, Robin van Persie, Luis Suarez, Eden Hazard and Juan Mata are also nominated.

Bale and Hazard are also up for the Young Player of the Year award, along with Christian Benteke, Romelu Lukaku, Danny Welbeck and Jack Wilshere."

Carrick and Welbeck don't deserve to be there.. Welbeck has 2 goals in 35 games, Defenders not getting a look in.. Nastasic should be ahead of him.

[Locke.]

Welbeck definitely shouldn't be, what the **** :joker:

[Ryan57]

"Manchester United's Michael Carrick is on a shortlist of six for the Professional Footballers' Association Player of the Year award.
Gareth Bale, Robin van Persie, Luis Suarez, Eden Hazard and Juan Mata are also nominated.

Bale and Hazard are also up for the Young Player of the Year award, along with Christian Benteke, Romelu Lukaku, Danny Welbeck and Jack Wilshere."

Carrick and Welbeck don't deserve to be there.. Welbeck has 2 goals in 35 games, Defenders not getting a look in.. Nastasic should be ahead of him.

Carrick has been immense all season. Agreed Welbeck shouldn't be in there but Carrick definitely deserves to be. Without him we'd never be that far ahead at the top.
Has definitely been our best player this campaign.

[Drew.]

you probably wouldnt be where you are without RVP.. no doubting that Carricks been immense for you but id even pick Michu ahead of him, that guys been amazing.

[Ryan57]

you probably wouldnt be where you are without RVP.. no doubting that Carricks been immense for you but id even pick Michu ahead of him, that guys been amazing.

RVP played a big part but then his goal drought means for a lot Carrick has been better. Remember, Carrick has been our only good midfielder all season. If he'd gotten injured then, we'd never be that far ahead.

[Drew.]

Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has admitted that reported comments claiming his future lay away from the Spanish club were accurate but denied he was "sad or unhappy" at the Bernabeu.

"I can confirm that, when I was asked if I would be here next season, I said, 'I don't think so," said Mourinho. "Normally, when you get to these situations, there are problems between the club and the coach but here that is not the case because we get on.

"The best thing for us right now is to beat Betis this weekend, get to the Champions League final and win the Copa del Rey final, and then after that we can discuss what is best for everyone."

[Alf]

Come on ye hull!
Come on ye hull!

The tigers cha cha cha!
The tigers cha cha cha!

[Brother Leon]

Lol at Carrick not being there. He should win the damn thing if anything. We would be a Liverpool type club fighting for 7th without him.


Oh and Hazard is more worthy than him then? :joker:

[bbfan1991]

Lol at Carrick not being there. He should win the damn thing if anything. We would be a Liverpool type club fighting for 7th without him.


Oh and Hazard is more worthy than him then? :joker:

This. I think Carrick is more deserving than Hazard. I am disappointed that Rafael has got no recognition.

It is obvious that Gareth Bale will win both awards though:bored:.

[Ryan57]

Suarez could win. Then Liverpool have the cover for their season review DVD.

[bbfan1991]

Michu should have been nominated for sure.

[Alf]

RVP should win it
Bale runner up
and big Marouane in third (digraceful he hasn't been nominated)

[Locke.]

It's quite obvious who should win it, just a shame this corrupt country won't give it to him

http://i.imgur.com/vrk2osv.gif

[bbfan1991]

Football rivalries aside RIP to the Hillsborough victims and of course campaigner Anne Williams, who passed away this week:(.

[Brother Leon]

Suarez won't win it, because fellow pros vote for it. Like the people he has Bite,kicked in the balls,kicked in the face, stamped on purposely, Racially abused and dived against will vote for him. He doesn't deserve it anyway so all is good.


1. Carrick
2. Bale
3. RVP/Suarez
4. Mata
5. Hazard

[Alf]

Poor performance by the Tigers but we hung on for a point, which puts all the pressure on Watford who now have to win their last three games.

[Ryan57]

kmr9-z1b23s

[Legend killer]

Rvp ahead of Rafeal and Evans

No Thanks Jeff

Anyone who thinks he has contrubuted more then Raf shows they don't watch th game TBH not only has he been an absolute beast defensivly he has been our main attacking threat most games lol.

TBF the Evans case is a harder case to make due to his latest injuries but the fans better not forget how immense he has been for us with Vidic out. Outplayed Rio on a contstant basis and with Rio getting older i hope to see Evans playing the big games next year with Vidic

Before Vidic returned i would have made a case for De Gea ahead of RVP too but has had nowt to do see Vida came back


As for the ones nominated this is the order they should finish

1. Carrick




2. Suraez
3. RVP
4. Mata
5.Hazard


Is RVP a better player then Suraez??f course he is. But with out that **** Liverpool would be 13-14 at best while without RVP we are still challenging for the title at worst number 2 in the league

[Drew.]

Rvp ahead of Rafeal and Evans

No Thanks Jeff

Anyone who thinks he has contrubuted more then Raf shows they don't watch th game TBH not only has he been an absolute beast defensivly he has been our main attacking threat most games lol.

TBF the Evans case is a harder case to make due to his latest injuries but the fans better not forget how immense he has been for us with Vidic out. Outplayed Rio on a contstant basis and with Rio getting older i hope to see Evans playing the big games next year with Vidic

Before Vidic returned i would have made a case for De Gea ahead of RVP too but has had nowt to do see Vida came back


As for the ones nominated this is the order they should finish

1. Carrick




2. Suraez
3. RVP
4. Mata
5.Hazard


Is RVP a better player then Suraez??f course he is. But with out that **** Liverpool would be 13-14 at best while without RVP we are still challenging for the title at worst number 2 in the league

think thats just proved how Suarez has been better than RVP this season.

- Leon take note

[Brother Leon]

No player who's team is 7th in the league shod even be discussed unless that team is like Fulham.

That's that. And you usin LK to back your point proves mine. Lol at RVP being before Rafael and Evans. C'mon son.

[Drew.]

the award is based on an individual not a team, where their teams are in the league obviously means more to some people tho

[Brother Leon]

the award is based on an individual not a team, where their teams are in the league obviously means more to some people tho

A player of the season surely makes his team good or at least over achieves? Check the previous winners lol

Suarez has done neither.

[Drew.]

previous winners have stood out from the rest of the players they were up against (not sure if Giggs did) i dont think 1 player in particular has stood out from the rest this season, Suarez, RVP, Mata and Bale have all been class.. but as an individual Suarez pips it for me.. top scorer and been great to watch even when hes not scoring.

[Brother Leon]

Would lol if he gets it and RVP ends up out scoring him anyway :joker:

[Drew.]

yeah i think theres only 2 goals between them.. RVP might still get the golden boot :laugh:

[Drew.]

"I wonder why Michael Owen has not been given more of an opportunity by Stoke. When fit, he guarantees goals."

great punditry from Matt Holland, answering his own questions

[King Gizzard]

Suarez Mata Bale, top 3 in that order. I know I sang RVP's praises last week but he hasn't done it throughout the season to get this award, even if he did practically win United the title

[Ryan57]

"I wonder why Michael Owen has not been given more of an opportunity by Stoke. When fit, he guarantees goals."

great punditry from Matt Holland, answering his own questions

Shame Owen hasn't gotten more games when fit though. No idea why Tony signed him when he'd much rather stick a bunch of giraffes on the pitch and hoof it upto them.

[Drew.]

Sidwell sent off for Fulham and Brighton taking the lead, today could be a good day

[King Gizzard]

yessss Hammers!

[King Gizzard]

http://i.imgur.com/QrhnKqI.jpg

[MTVN]

Jarvis :worship:

[Shaun]

Michu should have been nominated for sure.

[669543939].

[Drew.]

PER!!!!!!!!!!!

http://cdn.caughtoffside.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/PA-11644065.jpg

[King Gizzard]

http://i.imgur.com/4J6kDq3.png

[Shaun]

well it's about time he did something useful :idc:

[King Gizzard]

but this is an awful day of results so far apart from west ham score

[Locke.]

Round of applause for this great guy please

http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lq7q9eiUgF1qayjkko1_500.jpg

[Drew.]

Rosicky is such a good player

[Shaun]

Torquay winning away :amazed: think that's them safe now.

[MTVN]

You're welcome Nathan

[Shaun]

Olivier :nono:

[Brother Leon]

Bad Day for Wigan and Villa.

[Locke.]

http://25.media.tumblr.com/96f27f6dee13b7d7aaec51f0105622c9/tumblr_ml9kgj36iM1qaorn7o1_500.gif

[Drew.]

Massive win, 5 points ahead of Spurs and they have the toughest fixtures remaining, Hopefully both Chelsea and Spurs drop points tomorrow

Brighton winning against Blackpool 6-1 surely means they are in the play offs, another great day of results..

[Drew.]

kmr9-z1b23s

[MTVN]

Quite interesting in the Conference atm, Kidderminster-Stockport playing each other and need to win if either of them have any chance of winning the title/staying up, the players have had to be taken off now because some Stockport fans ran on the pitch after Kiddy scored and a couple of the players got involved or something

[Drew.]

Jay Bothroyd with one of the worst tattoos iv ever seen

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BIS9-qeCAAE_Ovk.jpg:large

[Legend killer]

No player who's team is 7th in the league shod even be discussed unless that team is like Fulham.

That's that. And you usin LK to back your point proves mine. Lol at RVP being before Rafael and Evans. C'mon son.

So RVP playing half a season while missing SITTERS in our biggest game has outperformed Raf in your opinion???

[Marc]

Massive win, 5 points ahead of Spurs and they have the toughest fixtures remaining, Hopefully both Chelsea and Spurs drop points tomorrow

Nope.

Nope.

[bbfan1991]

Come on Spurs. I think Manchester City will win though:(.

[bbfan1991]

Man City 1-0 up already- Samir Nasri.

[Ryan57]

Goofy ****ing prick!

[bbfan1991]

''Space between the lines'':D.

[Ryan57]

Dirty goofy ****ing prick as well!

[bbfan1991]

Spurs have been dire.

[Ryan57]

Spurs have been dire.

Gotten better in the last ten minutes. Although it's hard when you have that lump of **** upfront for you.

[Drew.]

Thank you Samir

[bbfan1991]

What a shock (NOT) that Celtic are the Scottish champions again.

[bbfan1991]

SUBS Holtby, Huddlestone coming on for Spurs. Sigurdsson and Parker come off (TOT).

[Ryan57]

What a shock (NOT) that Celtic are the Scottish champions again.

Best league on the planet.

[Locke.]

@StanCollymore 2m
Rafa Benitez laid flowers at Anfield yesterday evening,and a single rose for Anne Williams.

RT@TonyBarretTimes: Around 2,000 people awaiting the arrival of the away team bus at Anfield. Rafa Benitez is cheered as he gets off. #lfc

The way we're supporting 2 managers today and Chelsea are supporting none.

[Brother Leon]

If Rafa was our manager I would be the same tbf. Can't even hate Chelsea fans for that.

[Black Dagger]

Goofy ****ing prick!

Don't talk about my Samir like that!!!!!!!

[bbfan1991]

Get in Spurs:).

[Ryan57]

@StanCollymore 2m
Rafa Benitez laid flowers at Anfield yesterday evening,and a single rose for Anne Williams.

RT@TonyBarretTimes: Around 2,000 people awaiting the arrival of the away team bus at Anfield. Rafa Benitez is cheered as he gets off. #lfc

The way we're supporting 2 managers today and Chelsea are supporting none.

If Rafa had managed let's say Chelsea and not Liverpool, and said he'd never manage Liverpool and then made manager of them, when the fans dislike him, and never apologised to the fans. Reckon your fans would be cheering him?

[AnnieK]

Come on Spurs...just nick another please

[Brother Leon]

****ing ball by Bale. About time he stepped up.

[Brother Leon]

DEFOE!!!!

[bbfan1991]

2-1 to Spurs:D.

[Black Dagger]

Dear me.

[AnnieK]

Get in Defoe!!!

[Ryan57]

WTF! I stop watching and Spurs score twice.

[MTVN]

Bloody Spurs

[bbfan1991]

Marc, where are you?;)

[bbfan1991]

3-1.

[Brother Leon]

Bale!!!!

Yes yes yea

[AnnieK]

OMG....come on Spurs...

[MTVN]

Predictable

[Black Dagger]

:bored:

Jokers.

Meh, they weren't pulling back that deficit anyway, rather they win FA cup tbh.

[Locke.]

If Rafa had managed let's say Chelsea and not Liverpool, and said he'd never manage Liverpool and then made manager of them, when the fans dislike him, and never apologised to the fans. Reckon your fans would be cheering him?

Cheering him? Probably not, not at first anyway. But no way would we have reacted the same way Chelsea fans have.

[bbfan1991]

I think a minutes of applause for Anne Williams is a better idea than silence, what do you think Locke?

[Brother Leon]

Tomorrow...Could...Be...A...Great...Day.

[bbfan1991]

Tomorrow...Could...Be...A...Great...Day.

Indeed:). We are a team and not individuals!

[Black Dagger]

Terrible day more like.

Least you won't go off crying for 3 months this time s0b.

[Brother Leon]

Bale certifying he is POTY tbh. Robin can settle for his medal :)

[AnnieK]

Tomorrow...Could...Be...A...Great...Day.

:worship:

[Locke.]

Sturridge on the bench for us, Torres starting for them.

[Black Dagger]

Bale is much more attractive so yes he can be POTY.

[AnnieK]

Thank you very much spurs!! Just need to do the business tomorrow now...

[Ryan57]

Terrible day more like.

Least you won't go off crying for 3 months this time s0b.

http://www.omgdroid.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/u-mad-bro.jpg

[Black Dagger]

Willy Wonka meme, you stay original :lovedup:

[Ryan57]

Willy Wonka meme, you stay original :lovedup:

http://assets.diylol.com/hfs/d73/e3e/05e/resized/calm-down-baby-meme-generator-calm-down-baby-have-a-piece-of-cheese-041cad.jpg?1320978818.jpg

[bbfan1991]

Imagine Arsenal if they have to give United a guard of honour at The Emirates:o:devil:.

[Drew.]

watching that felt like a defeat

[Black Dagger]

I am calm :joker:

I couldn't give less of a ****. :love:

[Ryan57]

I am calm :joker:

I couldn't give less of a ****. :love:

Yeah, I believe you. If Sh-itty were at the top and that far clear I'm sure you 'couldn't give less of a sh-it'.

[Brother Leon]

Actually want Liverpool to win.

[Drew.]

Coutinho and Suarez now need to demolish Chelsea otherwise today will be a terrible day

[Black Dagger]

Yeah, I believe you. If Sh-itty were at the top and that far clear I'm sure you 'couldn't give less of a sh-it'.

Simmer.

[bbfan1991]

I can't stand both, but would rather Chelsea win for some reason to keep the top 4 race even more open.

[MTVN]

Bet Lucas is going mental crying his eyes out right now

[Locke.]

Actually want Liverpool to win.

Don't worry, Player of the Season will ensure it happens

http://25.media.tumblr.com/21f66dcc13b88935a8b147b16f36aef1/tumblr_ml5jnv2Ur81rm98oyo1_500.gif

[Drew.]

hes just torn down his poster of Scott Sinclair

[Black Dagger]

Bet Lucas is going mental crying his eyes out right now

I'm watching Rafa have the comeback of his life in Monte Carlo, I'm quite alright.

Why would I be crying anyway, United had the premiership won weeks ago, it was just a pro-longed inevitable.

[Black Dagger]

hes just torn down his poster of Scott Sinclair

People over the age of 12 have posters on their wall? News to me.

[bbfan1991]

But if Liverpool win I would not actually be too bothered if it means putting a dent in Chelsea trying to finish in the top four.

[Brother Leon]

Don't worry, Player of the Season will ensure it happens

http://25.media.tumblr.com/21f66dcc13b88935a8b147b16f36aef1/tumblr_ml5jnv2Ur81rm98oyo1_500.gif

Bale has played already and Robin/Carrick play tomorrow...

[Ryan57]

People over the age of 12 have posters on their wall? News to me.

You seem a bit tense. Relax a little. We're all friends here.

http://i470.photobucket.com/albums/rr65/20united20/Manchester-City-fans-in-1-007.jpg

[Black Dagger]

You are trying to hard bby. Because I'm calmly sat here drinking tea and watching tennis, but do carry on trying to be Sally Morgan.

[Ryan57]

You are trying to hard bby. Because I'm calmly sat here drinking tea and watching tennis, but do carry on trying to be Sally Morgan.

I'd like to think I have slightly better predictions than fat Sal.

[Black Dagger]

I'd like to think I have slightly better predictions than fat Sal.

:joker:

[Ryan57]

Time for Rafa's mighty men to down Brenton Rodgers' side.

http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BDtYfkfCYAAKPSq.jpg:large

[bbfan1991]

I can't wait to see Piers Morgan's meltdown when Robin Van Persie wins the Premier League with United soon:D:).

[Ryan57]

If Spurs/City result stays like this, and United win tomorrow, we have to give Van Pursestrings a GUARD OF bloody HONOUR on Sunday.

A guard of honour, for the biggest traitor in Arsenal history. At our own ground. I think I'm going to be sick. #VanPursestrings

Arsenal could be 5th in League as we give Van Pursestrings his guard of honour. Gazidis & Wenger's catastrophic decision will be laid bare.

[Drew.]

Luiz or Suarez will see a red card, just depends which one tries to attack the other first

[Brother Leon]

Lol. Rafa is actually a hero for these guys :joker:


A flag of him next to Shankley...yeah I'm done :joker:

[Ryan57]

http://oi38.tinypic.com/2dbuqhf.jpg

Class oozing all over the pitch.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BC-kZSWCQAAJh1r.jpg

[bbfan1991]

RIP Anne Williams:(.

[bbfan1991]

This is funny:joker::laugh3::laugh2::D.

http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BIKuWmICcAEjIB7.jpg:thumb

[Jesus.]

Lol. Rafa is actually a hero for these guys :joker:


A flag of him next to Shankley...yeah I'm done :joker:

Istanbul.

Took over the dregs of Houlliers team, and turned it around while you lot had already spent £30m on Ferdinand, £27m on Rooney etc, and he made us competitive, despite only spending £15m each season. Don't forget Arsenal were the invincibles, and you and Chelsea were spending loads on top players at that time.

People will try to rewrite history in a way that they never do for any other manager, but the job Rafa did was unquestionably good. Only people who believe the media narrative buy into this Rafa was a clown nonsense. How many managers have won the CL with players like Traore and Biscan?

You want to know why he's a hero? Because of footballing reasons. He spotted what H&G really were before anyone else and he called them out. The media say he got too involved in the politics at the club, but he was fighting for the club, not against it. H&G were the cancer, not Rafa.

Think what you like of Benitez, but he was never the problem. He made some transfer mistakes in his last year, and the team wasn't great, but Fergies first few years were up and down, and he didn't have a cl and fa cup to show for it.

[bbfan1991]

I dislike Benitez in a footballing sense and think he is overrated as a Manager, although he did some good things with both Valencia and Liverpool.

I respect how he is thoughtful and respecting of Hillsborough.

[Ryan57]

Istanbul.

Took over the dregs of Houlliers team, and turned it around while you lot had already spent £30m on Ferdinand, £27m on Rooney etc, and he made us competitive, despite only spending £15m each season. Don't forget Arsenal were the invincibles, and you and Chelsea were spending loads on top players at that time.

People will try to rewrite history in a way that they never do for any other manager, but the job Rafa did was unquestionably good. Only people who believe the media narrative buy into this Rafa was a clown nonsense. How many managers have won the CL with players like Traore and Biscan?

You want to know why he's a hero? Because of footballing reasons. He spotted what H&G really were before anyone else and he called them out. The media say he got too involved in the politics at the club, but he was fighting for the club, not against it. H&G were the cancer, not Rafa.

Think what you like of Benitez, but he was never the problem. He made some transfer mistakes in his last year, and the team wasn't great, but Fergies first few years were up and down, and he didn't have a cl and fa cup to show for it.

To be fair, we also bought Liam Miller and David Bellion around that time. Rooney was the only big signing. Rio came two years previous so wouldn't really count him. We had a sh-it team back then.

Rafa did a good job but there was also some luck in that Champions League run.

[bbfan1991]

I can't help but feel sorry for Torres. If he leaves Chelsea in the Summer I reckon they will try a swap deal for Falcao.

[bbfan1991]

To be fair, we also bought Liam Miller and David Bellion around that time. Rooney was the only big signing. Rio came two years previous so wouldn't really count him. We had a sh-it team back then.

Rafa did a good job but there was also some luck in that Champions League run.

I agree. Every manager has had their good/bad signings, you can scout someone a lot or take an interest but you never know how the player will peform until you see them play.

Some players unfortunately struggle to live up to the hype, where as some do well and maintain it unless there is a decline in form, but it depends on the mentality they have and looking after themselves.

[Jesus.]

To be fair, we also bought Liam Miller and David Bellion around that time. Rooney was the only big signing. Rio came two years previous so wouldn't really count him. We had a sh-it team back then.

Rafa did a good job but there was also some luck in that Champions League run.

That was my point - you had a team already packed out with quality, and Rafa was criticised for the fact that we weren't winning everything. For every Liam Miller and Bellion you had, we had a Josemi, a Biscan or a Traore.

Where was the luck in the CL run? I can only think of the 3-0 comeback.

[King Gizzard]

Bale coming back from an ankle injury/not being 100% and still being Tottenhams best player, guy is brilliant..I am warming to him

[bbfan1991]

That was my point - you had a team already packed out with quality, and Rafa was criticised for the fact that we weren't winning everything. For every Liam Miller and Bellion you had, we had a Josemi, a Biscan or a Traore.

Where was the luck in the CL run? I can only think of the 3-0 comeback.

You got the results, fair play I would take any win even if my team did not play at their best and I am sure you feel the same about Liverpool?

United got called lucky by Chelsea fans in 08 because of winning on penalties in Moscow, but it was OK for them to win it on penalties last year vs Bayern Munich.

[Ryan57]

That was my point - you had a team already packed out with quality, and Rafa was criticised for the fact that we weren't winning everything. For every Liam Miller and Bellion you had, we had a Josemi, a Biscan or a Traore.

Where was the luck in the CL run? I can only think of the 3-0 comeback.

Packed with quality is not how a lot of United fans would of deemed the side back then xD. Ronaldo was still a raw talent. Silvestre at centre back. Two useless keepers in Howard and Carroll. Two widely deemed, harshly imo, flops in Djemba - Djemba (so good they named him twice) and Kleberson. We had lot's of issues back then. We were miles from Mourinho's Chelsea. Also just remembered Kieran Richardson. Played him at flippin' left back sometimes.

And I wouldn't really deem coming back luck, unless you gain some kind of advantage which shouldn't of been (offside goal or a penalty that wasn't for example).
Anywho, what I was referring to was the 'ghost goal', Luis Garcia in the semi final. And that penalty shoot out in the final was so poorly reffed. Dudek was way infront of his line before the ball had even been taken. Was a total joke.



Goal, smallest man on the pitch. SMH.

[Brother Leon]

Oh dear. Poor defending.

[bbfan1991]

It pisses me off still how people call Inter Milan lucky the year they won the Champions League under Jose Mourinho, that team played well defensively but had the counter attacking ability which saw them through to the end.

[Ryan57]

It pisses me off still how people call Inter Milan lucky the year they won the Champions League under Jose Mourinho, that team played well defensively but had the counter attacking ability which saw them through to the end.

One of the greatest sides I've ever witnessed personally. How Bayern dominated that final but Inter had a marvellous attack. Destroying a prime Barca at home then holding out with 10 men thanks to that tw@t Busquets.

Incredible centre back partnership of Lucio and Samuel also.

Ironic I mention Garcia's goal just before Reina's fumble. :hugesmile:

[Jesus.]

You got the results, fair play I would take any win even if my team did not play at their best and I am sure you feel the same about Liverpool?

United got called lucky by Chelsea fans in 08 because of winning on penalties in Moscow, but it was OK for them to win it on penalties last year vs Bayern Munich.

I just don't know where we got lucky in our run? We destroyed Leverkusen, should have been 3/4 up against Juve in the first leg, but completely controlled the away leg, and the Chelsea game was just a couple of tense/nervous occasions. We didn't get luck along the way. Everything we got that year, we absolutely earned.

Even the so-called "ghost goal", that the media/idiots love to go on about is a bit disingenuous, as the ref had said if it hadn't have been a goal then his only option was to award us a penalty and send Cech off for the foul on Baros.

[bbfan1991]

One of the greatest sides I've ever witnessed personally. How Bayern dominated that final but Inter had a marvellous attack. Destroying a prime Barca at home then holding out with 10 men thanks to that tw@t Busquets.

Incredible centre back partnership of Lucio and Samuel also.

Ironic I mention Garcia's goal just before Reina's fumble. :hugesmile:

I agree and I am bias because Inter have been my favourite Italian team since the Zanetti/Ronaldo/Vieri/Crespo/Materrazi days etc:D.

[Jesus.]

Goal, smallest man on the pitch. SMH.

Oscar is 5'11, and is nowhere near the smallest man on the pitch.

Still bad defending though.

[Ryan57]

I agree and I am bias because Inter have been my favourite Italian team since the Zanetti/Ronaldo/Vieri/Crespo/Materrazi days etc:D.

Still think that had Mourinho stayed they could of dominated Europe. Hopefully would of out done Barca again.

[King Gizzard]

Too ****ed financially to keep Mou/those players

[bbfan1991]

Still think that had Mourinho stayed they could of dominated Europe. Hopefully would of out done Barca again.

They are on a decline due to finances:(.

Have Chelsea finally turned up vs Liverpool btw? The Kop seem to be a bogey side for them.

[bbfan1991]

Too ****ed financially to keep Mou/those players

And I cannot stand AC Milan, vile club and because of that hideous man Silvio Berlusconi:bored:.

I respect their history, prestige, fanbase and glamour etc though!

[Ryan57]

They are on a decline due to finances:(.

Have Chelsea finally turned up vs Liverpool btw? The Kop seem to be a bogey side for them.

Neither side is amazing. Chelsea have just grabbed a goal.

Too ****ed financially to keep Mou/those players

You could both have a point there. However, they'd of won more under Mourinho thus meaning more funds. But, probably yeah, the financial clout still wouldn't of been enough. Doesn't help with money grabbers like Sneijder.

[King Gizzard]

I cannot stand every time Chelsea get a new manager they're immediately to blame when it's all about Roman and JT, mainly

[King Gizzard]

I like too many Italian teams, Fiorentina, Napoli, Inter, Roma, Juve, probably in that order

[bbfan1991]

I cannot stand every time Chelsea get a new manager they're immediately to blame when it's all about Roman and JT, mainly

I agree and no-one has criticised Lampard for how he treated AVB when it was publically outed in the papers.

The players have too much power there and the revolving door of Managers does not help either.

[bbfan1991]

I like too many Italian teams, Fiorentina, Napoli, Inter, Roma, Juve, probably in that order

Udinese, Parma or Lazio?

[Ryan57]

I cannot stand every time Chelsea get a new manager they're immediately to blame when it's all about Roman and JT, mainly

Roman will smugly point to the fact they've still won trophies. However, I don't look at it that way personally.

I still find the Ranieri sacking really unfair. Roman will point to the glory he got with Jose but, Ranieri with a bunch of new players that needed time to gel got them to second spot in the league. Second behind a team that finished unbeaten. And the semi-finals of the Champions League when I believe they had some injury problems. Remember third choice keeper (think he was third choice at that time) Ambrosio playing.

And sacking Ancelotti the day after he sees United win a record 19th title due to longevity.

[King Gizzard]

Ancelotti is probably the biggest travesty

..and probably the next Madrid manager if Jose leaves

[MTVN]

The worst one was getting rid of Big Phil Scolari

[King Gizzard]

:joker: and his coaching team who all had massive tashes

[bbfan1991]

The way they treated Carlo was appaling and I didn't like the way they turned on AVB either, when some of their own players were up to no good and had a scapegoat because their egos got out of control.

Most Liverpool players want Andy Carroll sold, but does anyone think they should give him a second chance? He is very physical and look at his United performance, so they could do with a different style up front to compliment Suarez (if he stays), more firepower is needed for them too of course.

[Locke.]

So poor, most of them look like they don't give a ****. Even at his lowest last season Henderson didn't play this crap.

Sturridge is needed right now.

[Ryan57]

The worst one was getting rid of Big Phil Scolari

Yeah, I was thinking about him. All of them have been rather harsh sackings when you look at it. Avram Grant even. I know he was only interim but he did a good job. Took over a team that aren't his players and gets them to second and loses a Champions League final on penalties.

Roman should just take charge.

I heard from a reporter ages back the only manager he'd give full control to is Pep Guardiola. Laughable.


Most Liverpool players want Andy Carroll sold, but does anyone think they should give him a second chance? He is very physical and look at his United performance, so they could do with a different style up front to compliment Suarez (if he stays), more firepower is needed for them too of course.

I'd give him a chance personally. Only because of that ridiculous amount spent on him. With Brenton's way of player though, big Andy could be on his way.

[bbfan1991]

I wonder what will happen with Cristiano Ronaldo if Mourinho leaves, the Portugese lot get a hostile reception at Madrid sometimes because obviously the Spanish clique there have too much power:suspect:.

[King Gizzard]

AVB getting the blame for trying to fade out Terry, Cole, Lampard when that was the remit given to him was a load of ****, treated way too harshly

[bbfan1991]

Yeah, I was thinking about him. All of them have been rather harsh sackings when you look at it. Avram Grant even. I know he was only interim but he did a good job. Took over a team that aren't his players and gets them to second and loses a Champions League final on penalties.

Roman should just take charge.

I heard from a reporter ages back the only manager he'd give full control to is Pep Guardiola. Laughable.

Yes them two too. Chelsea are a joke and Roman Abramovich is such an impatient man trying to get his input in the footballing decisions.

Roman is now a father for the seventh time, his wife is pretty too I must add judging by the pictures in the paper;).

[Ryan57]

AVB getting the blame for trying to fade out Terry, Cole, Lampard when that was the remit given to him was a load of ****, treated way too harshly

And Lampard is still set to be let go this summer. :joker:

bbfan, hinting at Ronaldo back to United? I wish. :(

[bbfan1991]

And Lampard is still set to be let go this summer. :joker:

bbfan, hinting at Ronaldo back to United? I wish. :(

I do hope that CR7 comes back to United before he retires, he was adored at United and he was so happy there more than he is at Madrid I think now he has seen that it is not all a bed of roses there.

When I read of what he does for charity etc it does make me think how sometimes he is unfairly judged as a person, if people dislike him as a footballer then fair enough but in interviews I have seen etc he seems nice enough to me.

[Ryan57]

I do hope that CR7 comes back to United before he retires, he was adored at United and he was so happy there more than he is at Madrid I think now he has seen that it is not all a bed of roses there.

When I read of what he does for charity etc it does make me think how sometimes he is unfairly judged as a person, if people dislike him as a footballer then fair enough but in interviews I have seen etc he seems nice enough to me.

Yeah, totally different off the pitch. I still think his ego came from all the people saying he was a one trick pony and Fergie should get rid. Papers deeming a 19 year old (18 when we signed him but soon turned 19) a flop. :joker:

And of course the World Cup fiasco.

Also just checked out Roman's wife, not half bad.

Nobody can compare to Irina when it comes to Russian women though, for me.

Big picture.

http://images5.fanpop.com/image/photos/31300000/Irina-Mix-irina-shayk-31319081-1791-2560.jpg

[bbfan1991]

Liverpool close there, they have started well in the second half.

[King Gizzard]

javi garcia's >>>

http://i.imgur.com/hOHd4Kd.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/tTKIeIN.jpg

[Ryan57]

javi garcia's >>>

http://i.imgur.com/hOHd4Kd.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/tTKIeIN.jpg

Chris Smalling's >

http://chicago.barstoolsports.com/wp-content/gallery/chicago/sam/sam1.jpg

http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lhz7uwfeuw1qgkhhbo1_1280.jpg

Yes, that's right, Chris Smalling's.

[bbfan1991]

Mmm:blush:.