Originally Posted by JamesM (Post 9150579)

Yes- but also scored a memorable goal for Spurs in a cup final against Chelsea and during his time playing with "the Galacticos" won plaudits for being "the best defender in the world".

All his injuries never stopped top clubs signing him due to his performances and he hasn't tumbled down the leagues like a Francis Jeffers- both of a similar age.

There are players whose careers suffer through injury and there are players who for what ever reason think their early promise is enough and don't want to do the work on and off the pitch through out their careers- unfortunately for England we produce a lot of them which is my point going back to Andy Carroll and England's poor performances at the World Cup.

Originally Posted by BristolUK (Post 9154572)

I haven't stopped laughing and my hands are sore.:rofl::rofl::rofl:

Originally Posted by Novocastrian (Post 9155199)

I've been wondering what it is that has caused such amusement (not to mention sore hands).

This is because I've forgotten which team you support. Surely not Bristol, although would explain the mirth.

But to digress: I was rather pleased with the second half today.

Originally Posted by Partially discharged (Post 9155249)

That penalty that made it 4-3 was very soft.

Originally Posted by Novocastrian (Post 9155199)

I've been wondering what it is that has caused such amusement (not to mention sore hands).

This is because I've forgotten which team you support. Surely not Bristol, although would explain the mirth.

But to digress: I was rather pleased with the second half today.

Originally Posted by CaptainHook (Post 9156073)

I hear Joey's been nominated for a Best Actor at the Oscars! :p

Nolan should have got a card for what he did to our keeper just after the first Newcastle penalty. Well done Newcastle for not giving up though.

Originally Posted by Tangram (Post 9157173)

I am feeling temporarily rather smug having watched our guys beat Chelsea and watch a rather forlorn 50 mill figure get substituted.

He will make a great player for them but glad he didn't need to celebrate today.

Originally Posted by Novocastrian (Post 9157117)

Most generous of you. Has anyone else taken 3 points off you lot this season?

Originally Posted by CaptainHook (Post 9157349)

West Brom (home game) in September
Chelski (away) in October
Newcastle (home) in November
Tottenham (home) in November
Manchester United (away) in December

ManUre have drawn 9, lost 1 (against Wolves on Saturday)
We've drawn 5, lost 5
Man City have drawn 7, lost 5
Chelski have drawn 5, lost 7
Spuds have drawn 8, lost 5 and
Liverpool have drawn 5, lost 10.

I think we're doing well but have been lucky that Utd have drawn so many games so far this season. Next weekend sees the following games;

Man Utd v Man City
Arsenal v Wolves
Liverpool v Wigan
Sunderland v Tottenham
Fulham v Chelsea.

The table afterwards could be very interesting, and Arsenal have to win whatever else happens.

Originally Posted by Novocastrian (Post 9157363)

Ah yes. Of course I meant 4 points. I can't get used to the modern game. :)

Originally Posted by Novocastrian (Post 9157363)

Ah yes. Of course I meant 4 points. I can't get used to the modern game. :)

Originally Posted by Partially discharged (Post 9157401)

Still a proponent of the 5 forwards, 3 midfielders and 2 defenders and backpasses can be picked up by the keeper?:thumbsup:

Originally Posted by Partially discharged (Post 9157401)

Still a proponent of the 5 forwards, 3 midfielders and 2 defenders and backpasses can be picked up by the keeper?:thumbsup:

Originally Posted by Tangram (Post 9157411)

Whatever happened to wingers ?