Carew will score but clint dempsey will score two

:blush:

Carew is possibly if not deffinetly my favourite ever player

My fave player is john terry. legend.

(or albert adomah (barnet) cos hes awesome)

You both made similar posts lol..

apparently john terry has just signed a contract worth 40-50million

Woah!! i suppose he is the best defender in the world, so that is realistic

Lol, I think the best defender in the world is vidic

best defender ever = maldini

[rquote=2499977&tid=133229&author=Nathan]You both made similar posts lol..[/rquote]

:whistle:

no, IMO terry beats them all

Best defender in the world now is Nemanja Vidic

best defender ever is Franz Beckenbaur

Id prefer Terry to Vidic.
I think best ever was Alessandro Nesta quality player.

Right now id agree with Terry, him or Puyol. Defenders that is.

I was looking for the FIFA 100 list before

maldinis been around for yonks and won all the titles he possibly could

Madrid - Expensive debutants Cristiano Ronaldo and Kaka were overshadowed Saturday by Lassana Diarra and Raul in Real Madrid's tight 3-2 opening win over Deportivo Coruna.

Ronaldo did score from a penalty, but Real needed an opening goal from Raul and a winner from Diarra to break the resistance of Deportivo, who twice came from behind and threatened to spoil the fiesta in the Estadio Bernabeu.

Starting the game with seven new signings, Real coach Manuel Pellegrini said that he was 'happy with the way that the team played.'

Pellegrini added that 'the team is balanced with (midfielders) Diarra and Xabi Alonso. We have four forwards who interchange amongst themselves very well.'

Alonso, one of Real's seven debutants, said: 'The important thing is the three points.'

'The team is not at 100 per cent yet, but little by little we will get to know each other better. Now we just have to take it one game at a time.'

Deportivo coach Miguel Angel Lotina said: 'I cannot ask for more from my players. They played a magnificent game, and I am going to congratulate them on it.'

Ronaldo, the most expensive player in the world, did little apart from scoring from the penalty spot.

Kaka looked more sure of himself and set up the first goal in the 27th minute. His classy pass set up fellow newcomer Karim Benzema, whose shot hit the post - and there was Raul, as ever, to push in the rebound.

No matter how much money Real spends on new strikers, Raul continues to be first-choice.

Just four minutes later, Deportivo forward Riki made it 1-1 by heading in a free-kick from Juca.

In the 34th minute, Raul was pulled down by the nervous Aranzubia, and Ronaldo made it 2-1 from the penalty spot.

Without suspended Pepe and injured Christoph Metzelder, Real looked edgy in defence, and Deportivo veteran Juan Carlos Valeron scored his team's second goal straight after half-time after being put through by Andres Guardado.

Valeron missed an excellent chance to make it 3-2 to the visitors, who were punished for their naivety on the hour when Diarra hit the winner.

Fielding no less than seven new signings, Real just about deserved their win, though they were begging for the final whistle at the end.

The game was watched by sprinter Usain Bolt, who received a warn welcome from the Madrid crowd.

Later Saturday, Zaragoza beat fellow necomers Tenerife 1-0 on a late goal from Javier Arizmendi, who was their top scorer last season in the second divsion.

The big game on Sunday brings together Valencia and Sevilla, while Atletico Madrid visit Malaga and Villarreal are at Osasuna.

Defending champions Barcelona kick off their Liga campaign Monday at home to Sporting Gijon. They will be without star striker Lionel Messi, who left to prepare for next week's Argentina-Brazil clash straight after Friday's 1-0 defeat of Shakhtar Donetsk in the UEFA Super Cup.

Yeh saw that game - what a shambolic defence they have ( a bit like yours Andy :hugesmile:) Deportivo missed a chance from 3 yards ffs. May take time to gel but they didnt look that impressive today; far from it.

Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp was counting the cost of their defeat of Birmingham City.

Redknapp saw Ledley King suffer a groin strain which forced him to substitute his key central defender at half-time, while influential midfielder Luka Modric limped off in the second half with a "nasty" calf injury.

Modric was due to go for a scan which was bad news for Tottenham but which might yet be significant for England if the Croatian is forced to miss the World Cup qualifier at Wembley a week on Wednesday.

Redknapp said: "Ledley has done his groin and we don't know how long he will be out yet. But Modric's looked like a nasty injury on the side of the right calf.

"If we lose Ledley and Modric with Michael Dawson and Jonathan Woodgate already out, the squad is a bit short."


Oh well, hopefully that slows them down a bit. 6 points ahead of us already doesnt make me feel good, although we have played a game less.

Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti has declared they can win the Premiership after their 3-0 win over Burnley.

Goals from Nicolas Anelka just before half-time and two quickfire strikes after the interval from Michael Ballack and Ashley Cole - his first at Stamford Bridge - completed the demolition job.

The defeat would have been much heavier if Burnley goalkeeper Brian Jensen had not pulled off a string of fine saves. The win put Chelsea back on top of the table with four wins out of four.

The fluidity of Chelsea's football was unstoppable with players inter-changing roles with ease.

"We have showed that we can adapt to different systems and shapes with intelligent movement and I am pleased with the way my attacking players have shown they can move into spaces whatever system we play," said Ancelotti.

"I am happy because we showed good play on the pitch. We have to maintain this moment.

"My players did well in the first half but it was important to maintain quick movement of the ball for the full 90 minutes. Every week we work in training to play well and for a coach that is important.

"It means that we are going the right way. I proposed an idea and the players are doing very well with it.

"Burnley played well in defence in the first half. They like to attack and have very good qualities. They attacked very well against Manchester United when they beat them.

"We have a possibility to win the league. We have started well but we know the season is very long.

"I have trust in this squad and all of my players are hungry to show what they can do and to win every game."

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Meh, they're looking very good so far I agree - but they looked like this at the start of last season as well; and look what happened. Although I think Ancelotti has got full control of his players in terms of their ego, attidude and what not that Scolari failed to do. Definitely the team to beat this year.

Luka Modric has broken his leg :bawling:

Tottenham have confirmed that midfielder Luka Modric broke his leg during their 2-1 victory over Birmingham on Saturday.

The Croatian international was forced to withdraw from the match at White Hart Lane just after half-time.

Subsequent X-rays have revealed that the 23-year-old has sustained a fracture to his right fibula.

The injury rules him out of Croatia's World Cup qualifying match with England at Wembley on 9 September.

Modric has been a key player so far this season for Tottenham, who have a 100% record after five matches and are currently joint top of the Premier League table with London rivals Chelsea.

On Saturday, Aaron Lennon's injury-time goal won the match for Spurs after Birmingham's Lee Bowyer had cancelled out Peter Crouch's opener for the home side.

Modric limped out of the game in the 49th minute complaining of a sore calf following an innocuous looking collision with Bowyer.

But Tottenham confirmed on Sunday that the player had since undergone tests which confirmed the break.

They did not provide a timescale for how long Modric would be out of action.

Defender Ledley King was also forced out of Saturday's match with a groin strain.

Spurs are already without the services of centre-backs Michael Dawson and Jonathan Woodgate with Achilles and groin injuries respectively.

After the upcoming international break, Spurs face a home game against champions Manchester United and a trip to Chelsea.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/foot...ur/8229223.stm

guess that means we wont be getting jenas :cheer2::cheer2::cheer2::cheer2::cheer2::cheer2::c heer2:

Nooo :bawling:

Modric is great )=

LOL AHA..

"I kicked the bottle.. it was a good kick.. " - Wenger when he got sent off.

Then i the fans were clapping him for going up in the stand, probably because united fans hate the ref as much as Arsenal fans lol.

[rquote=2500584&tid=133229&author=Marcjswp]Luka Modric has broken his leg :bawling:

Tottenham have confirmed that midfielder Luka Modric broke his leg during their 2-1 victory over Birmingham on Saturday.

The Croatian international was forced to withdraw from the match at White Hart Lane just after half-time.

Subsequent X-rays have revealed that the 23-year-old has sustained a fracture to his right fibula.

The injury rules him out of Croatia's World Cup qualifying match with England at Wembley on 9 September.

Modric has been a key player so far this season for Tottenham, who have a 100% record after five matches and are currently joint top of the Premier League table with London rivals Chelsea.

On Saturday, Aaron Lennon's injury-time goal won the match for Spurs after Birmingham's Lee Bowyer had cancelled out Peter Crouch's opener for the home side.

Modric limped out of the game in the 49th minute complaining of a sore calf following an innocuous looking collision with Bowyer.

But Tottenham confirmed on Sunday that the player had since undergone tests which confirmed the break.

They did not provide a timescale for how long Modric would be out of action.

Defender Ledley King was also forced out of Saturday's match with a groin strain.

Spurs are already without the services of centre-backs Michael Dawson and Jonathan Woodgate with Achilles and groin injuries respectively.

After the upcoming international break, Spurs face a home game against champions Manchester United and a trip to Chelsea.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/foot...ur/8229223.stm[/rquote]

Bad news for us. Really hope Arry shifts either Bentley or Jenas now and tries to bring in VDV along with either Sissoko/Sandro/Muntari.

- Arsene Wenger is looking to add to his growing band of starlets at the Emirates by making a move for Veljko Batrovic. The 15-year-old Serb, who has already been given the added burden of being touted as the New Lionel Messi, has impressed in trials at the North London club.

- Manchester United have reportedly failed in a bid to lure rival midfield star Stephen Ireland from Manchester City.

- Barcelona have not given up hope of luring Arsenal’s Cesc Fabregas to the Nou Camp. The Catalan giants will reportedly attempt one final bid for the Arsenal captain before the window closes on Tuesday afternoon.

- Arsene Wenger is ready to up his bid to £8.5m for Bordeaux striker Marouane Chamakh as the long-running saga looks to beat the transfer deadline.

- Everton boss David Moyes is desperately attempting to secure funds to make a late bid for Tottenham Hotspur winger David Bentley.

- Fellow former Gunner Freddie Ljungberg is another name on the Notts County shopping list. The Swedish attacking midfielder is currently playing his trade in Seattle in the MLS.

- Portsmouth will offload goalkeeper David James to Spurs for £2m as they attempt to reduce their bloated wage bill.

- The Toffees are also monitoring Dutch international defender Johnny Heitinga and could offer Spanish side £6m for his services.


Bitesize News :dance:

Today’s overview: Did Wayne Rooney take a dive for Manchester United’s penalty against Arsenal?

Stirring up controversy, Jonathan Northcroft wrote “Rooney and Eduardo? Here, a striker went through, a goalkeeper dived at his feet, the striker launched himself enthusiastically, a penalty was given. Wenger, certainly, saw the parallels between how Rooney won the spot-kick from which he equalised in the 59th minute and the award given to Eduardo against Celtic on Wednesday in a Champions League tie.”

Following Arsene Wenger’s touchline dismissal at Old Trafford, Duncan White speculates that the Gunners’ boss may be served with a two-match ban from the FA for his conduct.


Wenger better not get a 2 match ban.
Sky sports reporters were already saying his dismissal was ridiculous, he though there was a goal in like 90 minutes which would bring his team to drawing when he found out it wasnt he was annoyed - its to be expected. It never harmed anyone.



In a separate article though, Duncan White excuses some of Wenger’s frustrations by contesting that the north Londoners were denied a cast-iron penalty during that match. “Darren Fletcher, firefighter supreme, came sprinting across, slipped and absolutely flattened the Russian. It even looked like he handled the ball in committing the foul. A more certain penalty you will not see all season; Dean waved play on.” Also on the non-penalty Jim White wrote “[Arshavin] was denied a blatant penalty, when Fletcher removed his legs like a lumberjack assaulting a giant redwood.”

Arsenal boss Wenger ponders Vieira deadline day swoop
30.08.09 | tribalfootball.com

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger will decide in the next 48 hours whether to move for Patrick Vieira.

Vieira – currently at Inter Milan – has been omitted from the French squad for their forthcoming World Cup qualifiers with manager Raymond Domenech citing a lack of match fitness.

It is unlikely that Vieira will figure prominently in Jose Mourinho’s plans at the San Siro and his return would give Wenger much-needed experience in central midfield and he would also benefit from Vieira’s influence among the younger players in the squad.

In the long-term, Vieira, who was brought up under the Wenger philosophy and who became a World Cup winner with Arsenal for France, could be groomed for a coaching role.