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Re: The Toon Army / EPL thread
It was a pretty blatant dive. Karma being what it is you wouldn't be surprised if it evens out over the season, but I wonder what is being said about it behind closed doors at the club. I cant see it being encouraged. Fans being what they are are hardly likely to be the most objective people to comment on a dive like that;)
I am surprised at how little has been said in the media about Evans kungfoo kick on Drogba, that was pretty clearly a red card/ penalty to me, even if Drogba had no hope of getting the ball from there. Self defence? I dont think thats entirely true. Less said about Liverpool in general this season the better. Another year of dashed expectations. I suppose the only saving grace is everyone else seems determined to drop stupid points too, so they are not totally out of it, but their performances have been awful, so no real grounds for optimism about a revival. |
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Originally Posted by jimf
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Originally Posted by Jingsamichty
(Post 8112702)
MAybe so, but the Irish FA are just going to make arses of themselves if they keep banging on for a replay. It's all just part of the game.
Its not going to happen of course, that would involve FIFA admitting they were flawed in some way, but I wish they would introduce video replay on controversial calls. Give each team three opportunities a game or something. Roy Keane made a good point...no one in the Irish camp was bleating on about replaying games for the sake of fair play when they got a really dodgy penalty call in their favour to win against Georgia...and without that they would not have even been in Paris:sneaky: |
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Originally Posted by iaink
(Post 8112787)
So far those calling for a replay include Irish and French ministers, and Thierry Henry among others! Fellow Gillette spokesperson David Beckham has rushed to Henrys defence (so sweet:) )
Its not going to happen of course, that would involve FIFA admitting they were flawed in some way, but I wish they would introduce video replay on controversial calls. Give each team three opportunities a game or something. Roy Keane made a good point...no one in the Irish camp was bleating on about replaying games for the sake of fair play when they got a really dodgy penalty call in their favour to win against Georgia...and without that they would not have even been in Paris:sneaky: |
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well with liverpool drawing with shity and ARSEnal losing, is it becoming a two horse race already?
and will liverpool be the next leeds, should they continue on this dismal run, crash out of the champions league and fail to qualify for next year? please, really really please god. |
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Originally Posted by rae
(Post 8115874)
well with liverpool drawing with shity and ARSEnal losing, is it becoming a two horse race already?
and will liverpool be the next leeds, should they continue on this dismal run, crash out of the champions league and fail to qualify for next year? please, really really please god. |
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Originally Posted by rae
(Post 8115874)
well with liverpool drawing with shity and ARSEnal losing, is it becoming a two horse race already?
and will liverpool be the next leeds, should they continue on this dismal run, crash out of the champions league and fail to qualify for next year? please, really really please god. perhaps it is a one horse race.Wasn't expecting that til at least january. |
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Originally Posted by Flogger
(Post 8117428)
Will Arse not go above united (on goal diference only admittedly) if they win their game in hand?
perhaps it is a one horse race.Wasn't expecting that til at least january. It'll probably be played sometime after if/when we get knocked out of the Champions League/FA Cup/League Cup. :p |
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Originally Posted by Flogger
(Post 8117428)
Will Arse not go above united (on goal diference only admittedly) if they win their game in hand?
perhaps it is a one horse race.Wasn't expecting that til at least january. i have to be honest, i fancy chelsea this season, we are too haphazard and the striker/keeper quandary along with defensive frailties and hargreaves still missing i think will be too much for us in the long run. tottenham as the dark horse for 3rd place. on the plus side, my girls team i coach is now 4-1-1. i await a call from anfield with trepidation. |
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Originally Posted by rae
(Post 8115874)
will liverpool be the next leeds, should they continue on this dismal run, crash out of the champions league and fail to qualify for next year? please, really really please god.
I agree though that at this stage CL next year is far from assured, although there are only a couple of points covering 5th to 9th really, so anything could happen. |
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Originally Posted by iaink
(Post 8118803)
Wont happen. Too much history and potential money to be made by the club, so even if the worst does happen, the reality is the americans might end up having to bail (silver lining), and one of the suitors in the wings will step in to buy them out.
I agree though that at this stage CL next year is far from assured, although there are only a couple of points covering 5th to 9th really, so anything could happen. It's great to start the week off with a good'un. Thank you. |
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Sorry for butting into the EPL with some SPL stuff, but just had to share that yesterday Dundee United beat Celtic 2-1. :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:
Up the Arabs!! |
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Dont be sorry....we dont care.
Literaly...:sneaky: |
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Didn't think anyone would - just wanted to gloat, that's all!
Celtic manager, Tony Mowbray, was bleating to the Press afterwards about how they had lost a game he felt they had dominated. “I felt there was a huge gulf in quality and class between the two teams, yet they scored from two set plays.†he moaned. When Dundee United manager Craig Levein was told of Mowbray's remarks, he replied, “I didn’t think we were that much better than them. That’s doing Celtic an injustice." :D:D:D |
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As I said...we dont care:lol:
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Originally Posted by Jingsamichty
(Post 8119359)
Didn't think anyone would - just wanted to gloat, that's all!
Celtic manager, Tony Mowbray, was bleating to the Press afterwards about how they had lost a game he felt they had dominated. “I felt there was a huge gulf in quality and class between the two teams, yet they scored from two set plays.†he moaned. When Dundee United manager Craig Levein was told of Mowbray's remarks, he replied, “I didn’t think we were that much better than them. That’s doing Celtic an injustice." :D:D:D |
Re: The Toon Army / EPL thread
Originally Posted by iaink
(Post 8119361)
As I said...we dont care:lol:
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Originally Posted by rae
(Post 8119735)
hes right, we really don't, ENGLISH premier league sweaty, away and boil a haggis.
Seriously, the SPL is going to be a cracker this year - tightest race in years.... the Old Firm cacking themselves at genuine competition. How exciting is the EPL for 15 of the 20 teams in it this year? |
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Originally Posted by Jingsamichty
(Post 8119823)
How sporting. :) Maybe I should leave the "English" league to the Russian gangsters, bickering American businessmen and Saudi princes.
Seriously, the SPL is going to be a cracker this year - tightest race in years.... the Old Firm cacking themselves at genuine competition. How exciting is the EPL for 15 of the 20 teams in it this year? |
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Originally Posted by Jingsamichty
(Post 8119823)
How sporting. :) Maybe I should leave the "English" league to the Russian gangsters, bickering American businessmen and Saudi princes.
Seriously, the SPL is going to be a cracker this year - tightest race in years.... the Old Firm cacking themselves at genuine competition. How exciting is the EPL for 15 of the 20 teams in it this year? i hope you are not really, really you are not are you, could you, no surely not, comparing the EPL with the SPL, oh no....oh stop it no...... ho really...hahahaaa hahahahahahahah haaaaaaahahahaaaaaaaaaahahahahaaaaaaaaaaaaahheeeeh eeeeeeeeeeehhhheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeehhooohohhhhh hhhhhhhoooooohhhhhhhohoohoohoo |
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Would someone who cares remind me who was that Russian gangster running the scottish team that was firing coaches for not including the players he wanted... some "high profile" casualties (within the limited definition of "high profile" that the Scottish game allows ;))
At the risk of expressing an interest Ive a feeling it was either Hearts or Hibs... EPL was terrifyingly exciting for about 10 teams still with a chance of relegation at the end of last year...There is a lot more money at stake at the bottom end of the premiership than the SPL. |
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Originally Posted by iaink
(Post 8119881)
Would someone who cares remind me who was that Russian gangster running the scottish team that was firing coaches for not including the players he wanted... some "high profile" casualties (within the limited definition of "high profile" that the Scottish game allows ;))
At the risk of expressing an interest Ive a feeling it was either Hearts or Hibs... EPL was terrifyingly exciting for about 10 teams still with a chance of relegation at the end of last year...There is a lot more money at stake at the bottom end of the premiership than the SPL. |
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God no, of course I'm not comparing the SPL to the EPL. The bottom of the SPL is not far off part-time status.
I'm just chuffed to bits because this year, Celtic & Rangers are very publicly being humiliated at home as well as in Europe. It's like the playground bullies getting a bloody nose from the specky kid and the ginger kid. You have no idea how wonderful it feels to see Old Firm supporters struggling to accept the idea that their team might actually lose to mere provincial teams. Like spoilt kids having their toys taken away, they'll be calling for managerial heads before long. :thumbup: |
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Originally Posted by CaptainHook
(Post 8115982)
I don't see Liverpool qualifying for the next stage of the CL barring a miracle. Scousers have enough trouble finding 3 wise men and a virgin for the nativity play each year, so I figure Benitez is a a goner before Christmas. :p:p
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Originally Posted by Partially discharged
(Post 8122474)
Liverpool are out of the Champions League as of a couple of minutes ago.
2139: Steven Gerrard walks away from the television, looking very, very down. After Christmas, Liverpool will be playing in the Uefa Europa League. 2139: LIVERPOOL ARE OUT OF THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE |
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I doubt they'll see any CL action for a few more years.
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Originally Posted by Oink
(Post 8122478)
I doubt they'll see any CL action for a few more years.
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Originally Posted by rae
(Post 8122481)
trophyless season, again, benitez sacked in the summer, dalglish takes over.
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Originally Posted by Oink
(Post 8122488)
They get relegated, go bankrupt and spend 6 seasons in the CC Div2. . . .
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I like Liverpool but I don't like Rafa.....so I can laugh at this.
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Originally Posted by Partially discharged
(Post 8122474)
Liverpool are out of the Champions League as of a couple of minutes ago.
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Not very neighbourly, I agree, but hardly racist.
Anyone else think the EPL has been rather boring this season? |
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Originally Posted by Jingsamichty
(Post 8379718)
Not very neighbourly, I agree, but hardly racist.
Anyone else think the EPL has been rather boring this season? |
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Originally Posted by rae
(Post 8380020)
what??! pompey going into admin, city beating chelsea today, liverpool out of everything and possibly finishing 7th, closest race for 4th, 5th and 6th place i have seen for ages, title race still wide open at this time of the year. ok, so its the same old faces at the top, but i think with teams like aston villa and everton getting better and better it is slowly becoming as diverse as perhaps it will ever be considering the money involved at the very top.
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This year's EPL is so boring. Luckily it seems ever more likely that next year's EPL will be of some interest.
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Originally Posted by Novocastrian
(Post 8380516)
This year's EPL is so boring. Luckily it seems ever more likely that next year's EPL will be of some interest.
<no hex no hex no hex> |
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Some days I can almost... almost... be a Citeh fan!
I would have loved to have seen a fight between JT and Tevez! Anyhoo... as they say in Canada: I guess this year United will get their 19th League Championship as well as some minor hardware!:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup: |
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