The Toon Army / EPL thread
Feb 3rd 2011 | 4:01 pm
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Re: The Toon Army / EPL thread
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.
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.
Your right about young English players not progressing though. I don't know what Jeffers ever did. Others like Jenas and Dyer looked very promising when they first broke through but seemed to believe they were superstars very quickly. In the end appart from negotiating lucrative contracts they've achieved very little.
Andy Carroll certainly has potential but I think there's a fair chance it'll end in tears. Newcastle can get him back cut price in a couple of years if it doesn't work out.
Feb 5th 2011 | 12:04 pm
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Re: The Toon Army / EPL thread
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.
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.
Feb 5th 2011 | 12:36 pm
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There were a number of high scoring games today including Wigan/Blackburn on a real sodden pitch.
Feb 5th 2011 | 8:25 pm
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Feb 5th 2011 | 10:29 pm
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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.
Feb 6th 2011 | 9:09 am
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Most generous of you. Has anyone else taken 3 points off you lot this season?
Feb 6th 2011 | 9:37 am
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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.
He will make a great player for them but glad he didn't need to celebrate today.
Feb 6th 2011 | 10:03 am
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How stupid is that? Liverpool could keep upping their offer knowing that Chelsite would pay. Silly bastards.
Feb 6th 2011 | 10:54 am
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Re: The Toon Army / EPL thread
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.
Feb 6th 2011 | 11:06 am
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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.
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.
Feb 6th 2011 | 11:14 am
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Feb 6th 2011 | 11:27 am
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Feb 6th 2011 | 11:34 am
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Feb 6th 2011 | 11:57 am
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Re: The Toon Army / EPL thread
I think BTW that these "formations" are really rather overblown. I'm a total football proponent myself.
