[Merged] 07-08 Premier League

[T-DOT]

League Table

http://www.premierleague.com/page/LeagueTable/0,,12306,00.html

Week 3 Televised matches:

Saturday, August 25, 2007

Liverpool v Sunderland 730AM (ET) (Setanta Canada)
Chelsea v Portsmouth 10AM (ET) (Setanta Canada)
Arsenal v Man. City 10AM (ET) (Sportsnet)
Everton v Blackburn 1215PM (ET) (Setanta Canada)

Sunday, August 26, 2007

Middlesbrough v Newcastle 8AM (ET) (Setanta Canada)
Man Utd v Tottenham 11AM (ET) (The Score)

[NDman]

Excellent. Another fellow Koppite along with Steinbok! With the current string of bad luck with strikers, I am still a tad worried about Torres. There might be too much pressure for him to produce right away. I just hope he doesn't pull a Cisse!!!

Top 4 will be Liverpool, Chelsea, Man U and Tottenham (in no particular order), I think. Arsenal is done :)

[maebach]

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO. I was waiting for someone to make a thread on this!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We need to add some flashy images and titles with standings on teh first post when the season starts.

BTW:




Proud History, Bright Future

http://img341.imageshack.us/img341/7734/av5290xj9.gif (http://imageshack.us)

[NDman]

I am not a huge fan of Big Sam but I think he will do something to stir up the top of the table with Newcastle this season. Wonder if Owens' body parts can keep up with Big Sam's rough and direct tactics

[maebach]

Owen will do alright. But you Liv'pool boys better keep yer eyes open for us Villans! lol. Im looking forward to this season so much, now that we have MON, he'll work some magic. I didnt like selling stephen davis, but it had to be done for NRC, and Harewood is a good backup for Carew. We need 1 more starting striker (we lost 2) and 1 defender. I cannot WAIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[nsx]

Top 4 will be Liverpool, Chelsea, Man U and Tottenham (in no particular order), I think. Arsenal is done :)

I'm afraid that you've overrated Spurs in the upcoming season. ;)

[NDman]

I knew I would draw the Gunners fans out of the wood. :) I don't mind Arsenal, ok, not as much now anyway. But losing Henry is a huge blow. I enjoy watching Febragas' play a lot. Baptista is going back to Real, right? *That* I think is just as big of a blow as losing Henry because of the whole Reyes thing left a sour taste to the fans mouths

[T-DOT]

I will rate Villa this year, now that they finally have some deep pockets backing them up. But, I dont think they will crack top 5.

I have always had a soft spot for Owen and yeh, he scored a goal in his first match the other day against Hartlepool. Ameobi added 2 as well. Things may be looking up for the Toons, but hey it is a long season.

[Mariano_Deals]

Tevez to Man U should be good for both sides( I still think that he would be better in Spain) but I say that Liverpool will take it this year!!!

[maebach]

I hope Tevez stays at West Ham or goes back to Spain/Italy. I cant stand Man Utd. buying everything in the market this year

[krash322]

I hope that Tevez deal falls through. We don't need him.

It will be Man Utd fighting it out with Liverpool. Torres is gonna be brilliant for the Reds. That's the guy we should have been going after. Torres and Rooney would have been unbeatable.

[T-DOT]

Yeah, I like the Torres deal..and now we finally have some good options up front. Kuyt, Torres and Crouch. I really hope Pennant actually does something that will show why we bought him this year. He showed some flashes of brilliance last year.

I really hope LFC gets off to a good start this year..last few years have been agonising watching them fall to the bottom ten only having to then work their way up to form. I think all these Champions League qualifiers tires the fook out of them.

[hyperion]

My prediction:

1. Liverpool
2. ManU
3. Chelski

[NDman]

Anyone want to wager that Hargreaves will pull a Michael Carrick?? I used to like this guy a lot, even back when he was vilified by the England fans years ago. But I just can't stand ManU so I can't be pulling for him now. :cheesygri

[maebach]

Liverpool have a squad to win the Premiership this year. Im just hoping that Villa finishes in the top 6. Maybe UEFA Cup spot?

[Jyeatbvg69]

1. chelsea
2. liverpool
3. man u
4. aston villa
5. arsenal

[maebach]

Im not sure if Villa can beat out the Gunners, honestly

[T-DOT]

The Gooners can still play well even without Henry. Last year showed that. But, they wont be top four and I dont think Villa will be there either. They may pull a Pompey and be up their at first until teams take them seriously and put them in their place.

[krash322]

Anyone want to wager that Hargreaves will pull a Michael Carrick?? I used to like this guy a lot, even back when he was vilified by the England fans years ago. But I just can't stand ManU so I can't be pulling for him now. :cheesygri

Are you implying that Carrick didnt have a good year? Maybe he started out slow, but he ended up playing well towards the end of the year. But our Canadian boy Owen-H will do great for Man Utd. He is so typical of a true Man Utd player, all heart! He'll be a fan favourite in no time. Let's hope for another treble this season with this deeper team!!

[maebach]

I would love to see any English team win the treble. That would be great. I want to witness an English team win the treble in my life. I was too young to watch soccer when Man U did it last millenium

[krash322]

I would love to see any English team win the treble. That would be great. I want to witness an English team win the treble in my life. I was too young to watch soccer when Man U did it last millenium

You will see it soon enuf! With so much money in the EPL, top players are just flocking to this league. Top English teams will just get deeper and deeper, thereby allowing them to make a serious run at the treble.

[maebach]

Yea, I think Liverpool has a great chance to win the treble this season. Villa are looking to buy Jose Bosingwa from FC Porto

[krash322]

Liverpool does have a pretty good chance at a treble since Rafa likes to use a rotation and he has a deep team. You need to do that or else all your top guys get burnt out at the end of the season. Man Utd had nothing left for the semi final UCL and FA Cup final. I hope Sir Alex learns that this year.

[T-DOT]

..even though I dont believe it will make that much of an impact in top 10 standings. The Hammers have signed Freddie Ljungberg. I guess I still have a soft spot for my local club. :o

[NDman]

Are you implying that Carrick didnt have a good year? Maybe he started out slow, but he ended up playing well towards the end of the year. But our Canadian boy Owen-H will do great for Man Utd. He is so typical of a true Man Utd player, all heart! He'll be a fan favourite in no time. Let's hope for another treble this season with this deeper team!!

He's been decent. He doesn't have the stat to show for because he's a holding mid, which I have no problem with it. I appreciate those kind of players alot, and also defensive-mid as well. I like Hargreaves because of his fantastic work rate. He doesn't play in a position that gets noticed a lot in terms goals and assists. Yet he still get noticed because of his hard work. That says something. That said though, he's now a Man U player so the Liverpool side of me hope he'll flop. :D

As for Carrick... for his price tag, his performance was subpar especially he literally stumbled out of the gate at the beginning

[NDman]

..even though I dont believe it will make that much of an impact in top 10 standings. The Hammers have signed Freddie Ljungberg. I guess I still have a soft spot for my local club. :o

West Ham is doing some strange thing. Tevez is as good as gone. I am surprised they let Harewood go. Admittedly I don't follow them all that much. What's the scoop with Harewood anyway? Was he forcing his way out, the other way around, or what? But hey, at least he's switching to Villa so he doesn't really need to change shirt. :razz: (their shirts look so similar, IMO!!)

[maebach]

Im not sure how West Ham will do this year. They've had some great purchases, but if they dont deliver they're gonna lose alot of money

[NDman]

Very surprised that FIFA actually balked at making the call after they (almost) barged into the Tevez farcas

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=447504&cc=5739

And not to be outdone by his fellow country-man, Heinze is making some noise with Liverpool's rejected bid! This off season has been awesome

[T-DOT]

Is on The Score right now. Fulham against Portsmouth followed by Liverpool vs. South China.

[nsx]

Is on The Score right now. Fulham against Portsmouth followed by Liverpool vs. South China.

Thanks! Just want to see how South China scored that lone goal again. ;)

[NDman]

Thanks! Just want to see how South China scored that lone goal again. ;)

... sigh... Scott Carson...

[Tereno]

It's alright. So far the lads are looking good. They played well against Pompey but just didn't have the match sharpness nor the luck. Things definitely look promising though. We just need to get a good start! :) It's been our achilles heel for years now.. this could be our year!

[T-DOT]

True, it was only a 100 grand Prize for winning. But I will take match fitness over the win, although it would've been nice.

[hyperion]

Still waiting for Fernando Torres to have his first good game. I think his nerves and the language difference are still weighing on him. Nani looks better than I expected however, looks like he's having no problems adapting.

[T-DOT]

WOW! I did not see Rossi being sold to Villareal.

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=449119&cc=5739

[maebach]

I didnt think and European team would pick ADu up, but Benfica did.

[glaswegian]

I'm afraid that you've overrated Spurs in the upcoming season. ;)

Hello me ol china, another fellow gooner here ;) I don't know what is going to happen this season, but as usual, am sure we are going to finish ahead of those muppets in the other part of norf london :lol:

we still have people that can do tricks like these

http://youtube.com/watch?v=7sfh1rDkht8

[NDman]

WOW! I did not see Rossi being sold to Villareal.

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=449119&cc=5739

Sounds like Sir Alex is expecting huge thing from Rooney, as reflected on his recent praise on him.

I am guessing Rossi is a bit of a mis-fit for English football, or Furgeson's system. Surprised that he was sold too

Just saw the EDIT. Wow. That was a great goal by van Persie

[maebach]

I had to watch that clip like 10 times to figure hoe he pulled that. That is a move the Giggs would pull, lol.

[krash322]

Van Persie is a sick player. Henry who?

[RestIsHistory]

http://www.thestar.com/Sports/article/241929

Hope this TV deal doesn't go through.. sucks for all EPL viewers.

Not going to pay to watch the games.

[maebach]

That was in the National Post yesterday. sucks for us

[rb]

I would love to see any English team win the treble. That would be great. I want to witness an English team win the treble in my life. I was too young to watch soccer when Man U did it last millenium

The actual treble is all the domestic trophies League cup/ premiership and FA cup no english team has ever done that

[krash322]

The actual treble is all the domestic trophies League cup/ premiership and FA cup no english team has ever done that

The Treble most people is referring to is the domestic league, fa cup and european/champions league cup. The league cup is an after-thought. I would put too much emphasis on it.

[maebach]

The Treble most people is referring to is the domestic league, fa cup and european/champions league cup. The league cup is an after-thought. I would put too much emphasis on it.

thats what I thought the treble was :\

[nsd]

For the people worried that they won't be able to watch the games - try out www.myp2p.eu. You can find guides and FAQs there as well. Usually major matches work flawlessly AND have English commentary. Sure, the rest may be in Chinese, but at least you get to watch them for free :D.

[NDman]

The Tevez saga seems to be over very soon, if not already,, with West Ham releasing him from the contract. I am very curious what the final figures are for the exchange/compensation and all.

I guess Man U was very confident that the agreement will be reached (or the ruling will be in their favour) for selling Rossi, and now Smith. Not that Smith would be all that useful anyway. But Rooney, a healthy Saha, and now Tevez, that's a dangerous trios

[maebach]

The Tevez saga seems to be over very soon, if not already,, with West Ham releasing him from the contract. I am very curious what the final figures are for the exchange/compensation and all.

I guess Man U was very confident that the agreement will be reached (or the ruling will be in their favour) for selling Rossi, and now Smith. Not that Smith would be all that useful anyway. But Rooney, a healthy Saha, and now Tevez, that's a dangerous trios

THat is pretty good trio. The main partnership will be Tevez and Rooney.

Villa are about to sign a Norweigin defender. hengeland (sp). He's a right back, exactly what we need. A few more good signings an we'll have our numbers. So far we've lost 9 players and only signed 2 :-0

[NDman]

Another interesting note is that Chelsea appears to have wilted under the pressure of other teams' spending spree. First they just picked up minor pieces of puzzle but now they are starting to link up with big moves, especially they might actually lose the Flying Dutchman.

Latest is the Alves move from Sevilla

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=449804&cc=5739

The premier league is shaping up to be a very competitive one for the '08 season

[maebach]

Another interesting note is that Chelsea appears to have wilted under the pressure of other teams' spending spree. First they just picked up minor pieces of puzzle but now they are starting to link up with big moves, especially they might actually lose the Flying Dutchman.

Latest is the Alves move from Sevilla

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=449804&cc=5739

The premier league is shaping up to be a very competitive one for the '08 season

why is this though? So many players are moving around this year. I tihnk this is busiest off season in a while. Did england cut taxes or soemthing? This off season is full of trades, selling and buying of players

[NDman]

I have no idea. But somehow the Premiership has attracted lots of tycoons buying off teams. My guess is that the Premiership is still on relatively even ground.

Look at the Prima Liga, there is Barcelona and Real. It's almost like teams are fighting for the 3rd place year in year out. They are deep pocketed and it's hard to compete from anew. Seria A is still hampered by the big scandal and it might scare off a lot of potential buyers. And I think the Italians have too much pride to let people from other country just buy their teams. To me, the Italian leagues are sitll sketchy and there might be a lot of things going on at the background. I just don't think Bundesliga is attractive enough for a big world stage at the moment. That leaves the leauge that has only 2 teams (Rangers and Celtics), and Premiership... That's just my guess

[maebach]

I like the Bundesliga becuase the best team statistically doesnt always win. Liek Bayern finished like 6th this year. The Bundesliga is like college sports here, where anything can happen. The teams are more evenly matched and there are alot of upsets

[elty]

I have no idea. But somehow the Premiership has attracted lots of tycoons buying off teams. My guess is that the Premiership is still on relatively even ground.

Look at the Prima Liga, there is Barcelona and Real. It's almost like teams are fighting for the 3rd place year in year out. They are deep pocketed and it's hard to compete from anew. Seria A is still hampered by the big scandal and it might scare off a lot of potential buyers. And I think the Italians have too much pride to let people from other country just buy their teams. To me, the Italian leagues are sitll sketchy and there might be a lot of things going on at the background. I just don't think Bundesliga is attractive enough for a big world stage at the moment. That leaves the leauge that has only 2 teams (Rangers and Celtics), and Premiership... That's just my guess

I think this year the teams in Premier got a lot more $$$ from TV broadcasting right... even the worst team will get $25 million from Sky TV. And the billionaire buying clubs certainly helps them financially as well.

Does anyone know if there is a web site that list all soccer match on TV? soccertv.com no serve Canadian.

[T-DOT]

I think this year the teams in Premier got a lot more $$$ from TV broadcasting right... even the worst team will get $25 million from Sky TV. And the billionaire buying clubs certainly helps them financially as well.

Does anyone know if there is a web site that list all soccer match on TV? soccertv.com no serve Canadian.

http://www.livesoccertv.com/fixtures.php

[NDman]

Never thought much of van Persie before except that he's an exceptionally skilled player. I like the way he's stepping up now on the leadership role and his loyalty to the club. This kid seems to have quite a strong character to succeed. He's taking a jab at Ljungberg's parting shot:

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=450420&cc=5739

'If you're coming up with excuses about Thierry's departure and about promises from the club it's a bit weak.

[krash322]

EPL is awash with money, that is why you are seeing so much movement. Players are looking to join the EPL to boost their salary. Teams outside of the top 4 are looking to do whatever they can to stay up in the EPL. It's just crazy. Managers like Sven is buying players left right and centre, without even going to see them play. It's just buying whoever you can and hoping you find the jackpot. I just hope teams don't end up like Leeds and overspend, then end up almost folding. You never know what foreign ownership will do once they start bleeding money and may be playing in tier 2.

[maebach]

Sunderland snagged Gordon from us. :mad:

[NDman]

For #9M? That's pretty steep. With a relatively big splurge by its own right, let's see what Roy Keane can do with Sunderland!

[maebach]

For #9M? That's pretty steep. With a relatively big splurge by its own right, let's see what Roy Keane can do with Sunderland!

he's done well already. 4th is a great finish in the scottish league. I still cant believe they took Gordon from us. Villa is gonna have a great year, anybody see us woop INter? :D :D

[T-DOT]

I've added the first weeks televised action on cable to the first post. Hopefully I will be able to keep it up during the course of the season.

[NDman]

Great work, T-DOT. But no station is carrying the Villa-Liverpool game? That should be a great one! Not that it matters to me anyway since I'm in Vienna. I'll be hunting down a SopCast channel comes Saturday

[hyperion]

Thanks for the cable listings T-DOT!

[krash322]

I wonder how Sportsnet got the 10am game since Tetanta hasn't gotten a deal with anyone. At least a lot of the early season Man Utd games will be on Score HD.

[T-DOT]

Great work, T-DOT. But no station is carrying the Villa-Liverpool game? That should be a great one! Not that it matters to me anyway since I'm in Vienna. I'll be hunting down a SopCast channel comes Saturday

Thanks! The game is being carried in the States on FSC >:(

[maebach]

I hope you poolers are ready for teh Villans!

[NDman]

Bring in on! But find yourselves a good keeper first :twisted: Can't wait until tomorrow!

[maebach]

Bring in on! But find yourselves a good keeper first :twisted: Can't wait until tomorrow!

we're getting yours, lol (carson)

[NDman]

we're getting yours, lol (carson)

I said good keeper. And it's the guy we have no use of!

Seriously though, I always thought Carson can become a good player. Hopefully Liverpool have enough patient for him and keep developing him through loan deals. That said, he's still very VERY prone to blunders and it can get ugly

[Tofu Drift Shinji]

Any fantasy players in here interested in playing the Sportsnet Premiership Predictor?

http://fantasy.sportsnet.ca/cgi-bin/sportsnet-pp07/promo.cgi

If so, join my group
name: RFD
pass: RFD

Let's see how we do compared to Craig Forrest.

[maebach]

I said good keeper. And it's the guy we have no use of!

Seriously though, I always thought Carson can become a good player. Hopefully Liverpool have enough patient for him and keep developing him through loan deals. That said, he's still very VERY prone to blunders and it can get ugly

We need him just for the time being (Sorensen is injured). I think Benitez is gonna get rid of him now that youve signed Itandje (french keeper).

[hyperion]

Neat summary of the transfers in PRM:
http://footyblog.net/2007/08/10/barclays-premier-league-200708-transfers-list/
(Only ManU, Chelsea, Arsenal and Liverpool, but more might be added)

[NDman]

I highly doubt Carson will, and can, play tomorrow against Liverpool. I've yet to see a loan deal that would allow the player to play against his old club. So tomorrow will be a non-factor. But yeah, with the signing of the U21 French keeper, Carson is as good as gone. Just have to find a taker at a reasonable price

Thanks for the list, hyperion, though it already needs to be updated. Arsenal sold Djourou today to Birmingham; and Tevez deal has also been confirmed just today

[T-DOT]

I think FA rules stipulate that loaned players cannot play against their parent teams.

[maebach]

I think FA rules stipulate that loaned players cannot play against their parent teams.

I dont know if its a rule, but BBC said that Carson inst playing tommorrow against Liverpool. We've got Taylor as goalie tommorrow :\

[RayK]

Arsenal sold Djourou today to Birmingham; and Tevez deal has also been confirmed just today

Arsenal only loaned Djourou to brum, he will be back in January when players go to ACN

BTW dunno if everyone knows this but i think rogers digital cable subscribers get Setanta free for one month

[Steinbok]

Greetings my fellow soccer fans, more so for the Reds!! ;)

I have just been lurking around, figured i will start contributing closer to when the games begin. It can get pretty addictive here lol.

Anyway, couple of things i can point out here:

1. Villa Vs Liverpool game will be live on Setanta Sports.
Free preview as follows (until Sept 10) :
- Rogers Channel# 429
- Bell Channel# 420

2. T-DOT & NDman are correct, Carson WILL NOT and CANNOT play against Liverpool as per the rules of FA. It was like that last season as well when he was on loan at Charlton.


It sucks that we will have to pay like $15 for Setanta, but on the bright side, between Setanta, Sportsnet, Score, we will pretty much get all the premier league games.

ENJOY and i wouldnt be a red if i didnt end this by saying:

YNWA!!! Go Reds!


(hahaha...talk about a spelling blunder that can haunt you forever!!) Thanks T-DOT

[T-DOT]

Hurry up and edit your post. YNWA!

Setanta isn't available on Cogeco until at least September as far as I know :( Don't forget about FSWC on digital cable.

[maebach]

UP the Villa! lol. Im gonna be workign when the game is on :(

[NDman]

Don't tell me you spelled YAWN, Steinbok!!! :cheesygri

Game day! I'm getting very giddy now

[Steinbok]

lol...i am going to plead the fifth on that one :D

yes...can't wait for the game to start now! I got my away jersey all set, awaiting the euro one to come out!

Is it just me or the black euro one looks a lot better then the white/red away premier league one?

[maebach]

The official villa site has the shirts on for 45 pounds. Thats like about $100. I tihnk I'll wait before I buy a Villa shirt

[NDman]

Wow. Terrible game by Tottenham. Big credits to the Sunderland boys. Roy Keane sure was a cool cucumber for his first victory in the premiership as a manager. Barely any emotion on the goal. Surprising

[Steinbok]

The official villa site has the shirts on for 45 pounds. Thats like about $100. I tihnk I'll wait before I buy a Villa shirt

Take it from me, never ever order the shirts directly from england to here. Because you will end up paying alot more after shipping and duties. I used to do that for the past 3 yrs and my jerseys would end up costing like $150 each!!! The best way to do it is mail it to someone (family/friend) in England and ask them to ship it.

[Steinbok]

Wow. Terrible game by Tottenham. Big credits to the Sunderland boys. Roy Keane sure was a cool cucumber for his first victory in the premiership as a manager. Barely any emotion on the goal. Surprising

Crap, i didnt watch it! I fell asleep...but yes, i think Sunderland might just be one of the black horses this season. Keane as seriously done wonders with that team and i wouldnt actually be surprised if they even end up in Europe at the end of this season.

Alright, time to get ready for the one that matters now...:D

[NDman]

Agreed with Steinbok. If you don't have friends or families there, you'll likely get hit hard. And another advantage of having accomplice there is that they can go look for you and often, you'll find heavily discounted, authentic, shirts sometimes. I got my '00 Liverpool homekit for 20 pounds, directly from the Anfield store (my sister was visiting my now brother-in-law). That was in the summer though

[krash322]

Take it from me, never ever order the shirts directly from england to here. Because you will end up paying alot more after shipping and duties. I used to do that for the past 3 yrs and my jerseys would end up costing like $150 each!!! The best way to do it is mail it to someone (family/friend) in England and ask them to ship it.

I wouldnt say it costs that much. I find that I can get the badges and player lettering from oversees, which is much much harder to do here. I saw the other day in Toronto a store charging $50 for EPL lettering, with no badges. I just ordered the new Man Utd shirt from Old Trafford. It costs me $51GBP, which included lettering (Hargreaves 23), Community Shield badges, and shipping. So it's like $110Cdn. Even with taxes at customs, I expect my total cost to be $125-$130. A similar shirt here would cost $165 plus 14% tax. :cheesygri

GLORY GLORY MAN UTD!!!

[krash322]

Free preview to suck you in. I hope Rogers puts the Setanta sports into their Sportspak package and raise their fees only a few dollars.

[krash322]

Wow, sick free kick by Gerrard to save the day for the Reds. Maybe we can swap Gerrard for Heinze? :cheesygri

[hyperion]

The Gerrard freekick I just witnessed was brilliant!!!!!

[NDman]

Gerrad just saved Carragher's ass. That was the definition of "unsaveable"

[T-DOT]

Steve Gerrard Gerrard
He'll kick the the ball 40 yards
He's big and he's f*ckin 'ard
Steve Gerrard Gerrard

:D

[Steinbok]

i have said it before and i will say it again...just once i did like to shake Gerrard's hand and see for myself if the guy is human or not, just once!

But hey, at the end of the day its not how the game was won, just that it was won! ;)

[hyperion]

Here's the Gerrard freekick in all it's greatness:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQBRPJNos0A

[glaswegian]

pool fans, don't get ahead of yourselves. That was not a great game of football, if not for the own goal by villa, things might have turned out different.

The best goal today was the bicycle kick from martins for n'castle, and the sunderland goal. This is coming from a gooner by the way ;)

[glaswegian]

Soccer fans......this geezer is having a laugh innit? :idea: Where in England do they call it that?


Greetings my fellow soccer fans, more so for the Reds!! ;)

I have just been lurking around, figured i will start contributing closer to when the games begin. It can get pretty addictive here lol.

Anyway, couple of things i can point out here:

1. Villa Vs Liverpool game will be live on Setanta Sports.
Free preview as follows (until Sept 10) :
- Rogers Channel# 429
- Bell Channel# 420

2. T-DOT & NDman are correct, Carson WILL NOT and CANNOT play against Liverpool as per the rules of FA. It was like that last season as well when he was on loan at Charlton.


It sucks that we will have to pay like $15 for Setanta, but on the bright side, between Setanta, Sportsnet, Score, we will pretty much get all the premier league games.

ENJOY and i wouldnt be a red if i didnt end this by saying:

YNWA!!! Go Reds!


(hahaha...talk about a spelling blunder that can haunt you forever!!) Thanks T-DOT

[glaswegian]

Have you actually been to a game at old trafford or any other grounds, or are you just a bandwagoner that likes to support a winning team that you have no connections to? Just curious mate


Wow, sick free kick by Gerrard to save the day for the Reds. Maybe we can swap Gerrard for Heinze? :cheesygri

[NDman]

Not a great game by any stretch. And admittedlly, Liverpool got a few calls their way, enough to have Martin O'Neil and Barry fuming. But it's the first game of the season and it always get people riled up. Like Steinbok said, at the end, it's the result matters.

This Babel kid looks hungry and impressive!

[RayK]

hahaha spuds think they will challenge for a CL spot this year? Not with performances like that! Im ready for St. Totteringham's day!

[Steinbok]

Soccer fans......this geezer is having a laugh innit? :idea: Where in England do they call it that?

Last time i checked, we werent in England. Dont give the crap that its FOOTBALL and blah blah...I am well aware of that.

I will call it what i please...dont like it? Well, like i care what you think...:D

[RayK]

the term soccer was started in england...evolved from assoc. short for Association of Football

[maebach]

anyways, Im proud of Villas first game. We just lost to one of the best clubs in Europe. Good job Liverpool. but we'llg et you next time :)

[Steinbok]

You sound like a bandwagoner, so I'll rest my case.

:rolleyes: Yawn!

Get a life man...stop craving attention :lol:

[T-DOT]

Wow! What a game (by Readings Goalie Hahnemann)

LOL@Kitson lasting 45 seconds.

[mhayer10]

Wow! What a game (by Readings Goalie Hahnemann)

LOL@Kitson lasting 45 seconds.

what a dumbass kitson is how stupid can you be

[NDman]

Did watch the game. What happened to Kitson? I saw that he was sent off. What did he do?

[maebach]

I have yet to see Gerarrds goal. Hopefully before our next game, we can pickup a right back and a goalie :\

[T-DOT]

Did watch the game. What happened to Kitson? I saw that he was sent off. What did he do?

He went sliding into Patrice Evra studs showing.

Worse news for ManU could be that Rooney was taken off with what could be a serious ankle injury.

[Steinbok]

He went sliding into Patrice Evra studs showing.

Worse news for ManU could be that Rooney was taken off with what could be a serious ankle injury.

I think it was a hairline fracture of his left foot.

As an England supporter, it could be costly with the upcoming Euro qualifiers.

Btw, whats happening with Owen these days? I didnt see him in the Newcastle game, then again, I didnt watch the whole game.

[T-DOT]

I think it was a hairline fracture of his left foot.

As an England supporter, it could be costly with the upcoming Euro qualifiers.

Btw, whats happening with Owen these days? I didnt see him in the Newcastle game, then again, I didnt watch the whole game.

Owen continues to frustrate Toon fans as well as myself with a thigh injury he sustained in shooting practice last month.

Whats the count at for games he's played for them? Less than 20 for sure.

[Steinbok]

Owen continues to frustrate Toon fans as well as myself with a thigh injury he sustained in shooting practice last month.

Whats the count at for games he's played for them? Less than 20 for sure.

That just sucks! I have been following this guy since he was an acadamy player for the reds! Heck, i still remember his first goal as a teenager!

Its just a shame, I still dont doubt his abilities, he is just a born natural striker but damn his injuries!

[rb]

That just sucks! I have been following this guy since he was an acadamy player for the reds! Heck, i still remember his first goal as a teenager!

Its just a shame, I still dont doubt his abilities, he is just a born natural striker but damn his injuries!

Its been downhill since he left Pool - I thank him for what he did for Pool but I am aggreived at the way he left LFC

[glaswegian]

What a game at the emirates today, I still fink Lehman needs to be replaced, he seems to have picked up from where he left his crap last season :mad: Anyhoo....what a pen from Van Persie and the second goal was wicked too.

Nice work lads

[RayK]

yea that was an amazing game, i didnt sleep until after the game..i was so hyped for the new season then lehmann screwed up and took all the atmosphere out. But Arsenal are the comeback kings so i wasn't too worried, although i got a bit antsy when it crept into the 80th minute and still 1-0. The foul on Toure was a penalty IMO, but the ref did miss the penalty on Hleb in the first half as well.

[hyperion]

Reading's goalie impressed.

[glaswegian]

Rooney crocked

[canabiz]

Is it me or most of the game and goals highlights on Youtube have been removed/blocked due to copyright restrictions ?

Took me at least 5 minutes and 6 or 7 tries before I could see Obefami Martins' overhead kick against Bolton.

Damn.

[maebach]

Is it me or most of the game and goals highlights on Youtube have been removed/blocked due to copyright restrictions ?

Took me at least 5 minutes and 6 or 7 tries before I could see Obefami Martins' overhead kick against Bolton.

Damn.

I still cant find a villa vs liverpool highlight on youtube!

[Steinbok]

I still cant find a villa vs liverpool highlight on youtube!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTH71ZKEcPE


This is the only one i found for ya...FFWD to 2:42...Enjoy! :D

[hyperion]

I still cant find a villa vs liverpool highlight on youtube!

http://www.footytube.com/

Full highlights of the game are at the bottom of the page.

[NDman]

For those who are interested, you may also want to try to download Match of the Day and Match of the Day 2 (BBC production). You can find them through the usual channels, though they are pretty big downloads as it's usually over an hour. I normally only watch MOD but not Day2 because Lineker is not hosting MOD2

Sorry for bumping this to another page. Here's hyperion's post about the highlight

http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showpost.php?p=5466776&postcount=120

[Steinbok]

Spurs Vs Everton...Cracker of a game so far!

Spoiler:
Halftime score - Spurs 1 - Everton 3

[NDman]

:arrowu: No kidding! High pace stuff with the rain to say the least

[hyperion]

Sigh, today I couldn't stream a CL qualifiers match, and now the ManU match stream doesn't work either. Does anyone know any other streams beside myp2p/goaltube's?

[NDman]

Champs League was fine for me today. But I didn't bother with the Chinese commentary broadcast (Liverpool game). There was a huge delay for some strange reason (on Sopcast, that is). Anyway, I couldn't stream anything right now either. Boohoo

[hyperion]

mms://a1729.l2168647534.c21686.g.lm.akamaistream.net/D/1729/21686/v0001/reflector:32105

chelsea - reading

[RayK]

lol why does that link have tennis commentary?

[hyperion]

lol why does that link have tennis commentary?

I'll take whatever I can get today :)

[RayK]

yea haha, im still watching it lol...im pissed that i cant watch the arsenal cl qualifier, but i guess i'll just download it later and watch...

[Steinbok]

yeah, i was well pissed for not able to watch liverpool's qualifier!!

Gerrard's injured...hopefully not a serious one! :(

[NDman]

mms://a1729.l2168647534.c21686.g.lm.akamaistream.net/D/1729/21686/v0001/reflector:32105

chelsea - reading

This is absolutely hilarious! No, I'd much rather not watch it. That's so wrong with the tennis commentary :lol:

Re: Gerrard. He managed to play another 15 minutes or so after he got kicked at the ankle. I think he should be alright. Definitely need him for Sunday's huge game!

[hyperion]

This is absolutely hilarious! No, I'd much rather not watch it. That's so wrong with the tennis commentary :lol:

Re: Gerrard. He managed to play another 15 minutes or so after he got kicked at the ankle. I think he should be alright. Definitely need him for Sunday's huge game!

I know, it's horrible. I turned the sound off because its distracting and now it feels so weird.

[Steinbok]

whts the matter with you guys!!?? Gotten used to the Chinese commentary now??? :cheesygri

[NDman]

Desperate time calls for desperate measures, sometimes. :D

Last year, before I discovered a site that lists all the matches (Sopcast, etc), I relied solely on the built-in channels with Sopcast and it was predominantly Chinese stuff. Yeah, I'm used to it. But I think it'll take a whole lot longer to get used to comments like "30-love" when Lampard takes a corner; or "deuce" over a 50-50 ball. You really should have tried that link hyperion posted. It was really funny

EDIT: Just read that C Ronaldo was sent off for a head-butt. If anyone has a YouTube video on that, do tell

[Steinbok]

I heard, Drogba's strike was something to watch today??

[RayK]

yea it was nice...although i hate him, he deserved it after fighting hard for the ball and winning it then curiving a return pass into the right hand side of the goal...he started running away to celebrate right after he kicked it as he knew he was going to score...

[maebach]

yea it was nice...although i hate him, he deserved it after fighting hard for the ball and winning it then curiving a return pass into the right hand side of the goal...he started running away to celebrate right after he kicked it as he knew he was going to score...

I love when players celebrate before goals, it just show how good they are. Henry was king of celebrating after kicking.


Here's teh ManUtd/Reading highlights:

http://www.footytube.com/

Its teh second or third video

[NDman]

Ah, footytube. Keep forgetting about this. Thanks maebach

Just saw the Chelsea-Reading highlight too. Drogba's goal was decent. But I think his flick to Lampard that resulted in the first goal was more impressive. Pure pitch awareness.

Did anyone see Becks' first goal as a Galaxy off a free kick? While it was pretty nice (typical Beckham with high accuracy but not a whole lot of power), what the heck was the keeper thinking? You don't move the wrong way on a free kick that is 20+ yards out. Yikes.

[hyperion]

Did anyone see Becks' first goal as a Galaxy off a free kick? While it was pretty nice (typical Beckham with high accuracy but not a whole lot of power), what the heck was the keeper thinking? You don't move the wrong way on a free kick that is 20+ yards out. Yikes.

Saw it and was pretty happy. Scored in typical Becks fashion, enough to maybe quiet some of his naysayers. The media here give him waaaaay too much attention.

[glaswegian]

Gunners did the business in Prague.....wicked ;)

[glaswegian]

Quotes of the week from the EPL:


The Quotes Of The Week
Posted 14/08/07 13:40EmailPrintSave



This week's verbal wonders...


* "Hold on. I think I've got a tenner here somewhere..." - Chris Hutchings is told that he is the bookies' favourite to be the first Premier League manager sacked.


* "I didn't do anything about the way they were going to shape up before the game and I moved too many people around in the second half. It would probably have been best left alone" - Alan Curbishley reflects on another impressive day's work.


* "There was, and still is, a lot of unhappy players at the club who don't like him. I am one of them and he knows that, and that is why I left the club. I know there a lot of players who don't think he is any good. I am sure that is one of the main reasons Carlos Tevez didn't stay at the club, and also why Darren Bent refused to sign for West Ham. It was because of the manager" - Paul Konchesky pays tribute to the inspiring West Ham manager.


* "The other players think I'm a weirdo as it is. I was scorned this week for saying I hated Big Brother. I can't think of anything more boring than watching people sitting in a room. Comments like that don't go down too well" - Robert Green reveals the highbrow camaraderie inside the West Ham dressing room.


* "It's great to be back in the Premiership - even the smell of the hot dogs is great" - Steve Bruce. Are hot dogs not available in the Championship then?


* "My fans want to see my wedding dress" - Coleen McLoughlin explains why she and Wayne Rooney are planning to sell pictures of their wedding to a magazine.


* "I spent 100 days, coming in at nine, not leaving until five, working, working, working. I did everything I was told to do and I gave it 100 per cent all the time" - Petr Cech confirms he found out how 99% of the population lives as he recovered from his head injury last year.


* "I think visiting goalkeepers must be man of the match at our ground more than at any other" - Sir Alex feels sorry for himself after Reading's Marcus Hahnemann denies ManYoo a first-day win.


* "I read I'm cracking up under the pressure. I think it's linked to the fact I had to have an ECG for my life insurance" - Arsene Wenger.


* "It's easier, of course, when you have the money, it's much easier" - Sven Goran Eriksson reveals the secret to successful management.


* "A good start is good" - Sven announces the good news.


* "It can only be stupid people who say I would sign players I did not know anything about" - And gives his critics short shrift after his new Citeh side pummel West Ham.


* "My daughter's only six, but she's starting to get her head around figures like minus 15 now" - Leeds chief executive Shaun Harvey.


* "Not only have they taken my arms and legs off, now they've cut my balls off as well" - Dennis Wise provides inadvertent justification for Leeds' 15-point deduction.


* "I look at the place [Liverpool] not as a city, but as a country in itself" - Jamie Redknapp tries to sound clever.


* "Yes" - The response of Bolton chairman Phil Gartside upon being asked if the club's reputation had been besmirched by that Panorama investigation.


* "I thought we had gone a bit stale and needed a change. The fans were looking for a change. They were a bit bored with our style of football" - Gartside continues to put the boot in as he reflects on Sam Allardyce's departure.


* "Boring" - Martin Jol's sour verdict on Tottenham's date with Sunderland. Would he have said the same if Spurs had scored a last-minute goal?


* "I was excited, and it takes a lot to get me excited...ask my wife" - Roy Keane explains his, erm, limp response to Sunderland's late winner.


* "All the manager said was 'Well done and I'll see you at 10am for training"' - Michael Chopra.


* "The fans for live their football and every taxi driver seems to know me" - Roque Santa Cruz gets settled in at Blackburn.


* "Jens is always liable to do something silly" - Lawrie Sanchez makes note of Fulham's first-minute gift at Arsenal.


* "He's certainly the happiest boy in the dressing room tonight" - Wenger on Lehmann's lucky escape.


* "If the World Cup were to go to Europe, I'm quite sure, with the English luck as it is, they won't get it. There are moves to give it to England. I must fight that. Nobody in Europe likes England. England invented the sport but has never made any impact on world football" - Fifa vice-president Jack Warner makes himself popular.


* "It's hard to believe the season has already started. It seems like only yesterday that I was counting down for it to be over so I could do nothing for a few weeks. Actually, I'm not very good at doing nothing - it's a very inefficient use of time, which isn't the done thing in the Motherland. If the only thing I have to do is get the towels at 5am, I tend to go a bit stir crazy. So I worked all summer, even when I was on my holidays. But by the time I got home I was getting the serious itch for a kickabout, so I went along with a mate who plays seven-a-side in South London. Nobody knew who the hell I was, so there wasn't any danger - and after a few weeks without kicking a ball, my touch gave nothing away. I think they just assumed I was some kind of exchange student" - Fulham right-back and Times columnist Mortiz Volz is now officially F365's favourite footballer.


PG

[NDman]

Yikes. It's confirmed that Gerrard had a hairline fracture on his toe, AND likely play this Sunday!

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=453646&cc=5739

On another note, West Ham finally signed Dyer after the sudden U-turn by New Castle few weeks earlier

[glaswegian]

You can hate him all you want, he still finished top goal scorer last season, and will probably do it again. When wa sthe last time a pool player did that? Hmmm...let's see :D


yea it was nice...although i hate him, he deserved it after fighting hard for the ball and winning it then curiving a return pass into the right hand side of the goal...he started running away to celebrate right after he kicked it as he knew he was going to score...

[NDman]

Nice quotes, glaswegian. Where did you get those from? The Leeds ones were great (-15, and cut off my balls, comments).

Petr Cech's was ok, but the come-backer was awesome!

When wa sthe last time a pool player did that? Hmmm...let's see :D

Balanced scoring, balanced scoring... :D

[maebach]

* "It's great to be back in the Premiership - even the smell of the hot dogs is great" - Steve Bruce. Are hot dogs not available in the Championship then?


* "I think visiting goalkeepers must be man of the match at our ground more than at any other" - Sir Alex feels sorry for himself after Reading's Marcus Hahnemann denies ManYoo a first-day win.


* "It's easier, of course, when you have the money, it's much easier" - Sven Goran Eriksson reveals the secret to successful management.


* "A good start is good" - Sven announces the good news.


* "I was excited, and it takes a lot to get me excited...ask my wife" - Roy Keane explains his, erm, limp response to Sunderland's late winner.


* "All the manager said was 'Well done and I'll see you at 10am for training"' - Michael Chopra.


* "The fans for live their football and every taxi driver seems to know me" - Roque Santa Cruz gets settled in at Blackburn.


* "He's certainly the happiest boy in the dressing room tonight" - Wenger on Lehmann's lucky escape.


* "If the World Cup were to go to Europe, I'm quite sure, with the English luck as it is, they won't get it. There are moves to give it to England. I must fight that. Nobody in Europe likes England. England invented the sport but has never made any impact on world football" - Fifa vice-president Jack Warner makes himself popular.


* "It's hard to believe the season has already started. It seems like only yesterday that I was counting down for it to be over so I could do nothing for a few weeks. Actually, I'm not very good at doing nothing - it's a very inefficient use of time, which isn't the done thing in the Motherland. If the only thing I have to do is get the towels at 5am, I tend to go a bit stir crazy. So I worked all summer, even when I was on my holidays. But by the time I got home I was getting the serious itch for a kickabout, so I went along with a mate who plays seven-a-side in South London. Nobody knew who the hell I was, so there wasn't any danger - and after a few weeks without kicking a ball, my touch gave nothing away. I think they just assumed I was some kind of exchange student" - Fulham right-back and Times columnist Mortiz Volz is now officially F365's favourite footballer.


PG


my fav quotes, lol. Those are great.

[glaswegian]

Glad you like it fellas ;)

[RayK]

When wa sthe last time a pool player did that? Hmmm...let's see :D

If I was a pool supporter i would tell u, however im a gunner...and i'll let u know the last time a gunner was the leading scorer, but im sure you already know ;)

but yea, drogba will be up there on the goal scoring charts this year...but dont be surprised if Van Persie is at the top by the end of the season...

[Steinbok]

If I was a pool supporter i would tell u, however im a gunner...and i'll let u know the last time a gunner was the leading scorer, but im sure you already know ;)

but yea, drogba will be up there on the goal scoring charts this year...but dont be surprised if Van Persie is at the top by the end of the season...


Neeh...I had nothing better to do:

http://img184.imageshack.us/img184/127/untitled1jp8.png (http://www.thefootballpremiership.co.uk/premiership_top_goalscorers.htm)

http://img356.imageshack.us/img356/4215/untitledra5.png (http://www.thefootballpremiership.co.uk/premiership_top_goalscorers.htm)


http://www.thefootballpremiership.co.uk/premiership_top_goalscorers.htm

[glaswegian]

Actually in all competitions last season, Drogba scored over 30 goals. What the hell is a golen boot from the post above?

[RayK]

The golden boot is the award the top goal scorer for the EPL season wins...

http://www.arsenal.com/images/h/highbury_farewell8.jpg

[maebach]

I use to love the Andy Cole/Dwight Yorke combo

[heapbag]

I use to love the Andy Cole/Dwight Yorke combo

Naw not me, they weren't all that good for Rovers

[Steinbok]

Naw not me, they weren't all that good for Rovers

But then he isnt talking about Rovers ;)

[glaswegian]

Tell me something I don't know mate, I grew up in London watching the game, and my family has season ticket o the gunners. I was asking about "golen boot"



The golden boot is the award the top goal scorer for the EPL season wins...

http://www.arsenal.com/images/h/highbury_farewell8.jpg

[krash322]

Naw not me, they weren't all that good for Rovers

That would be Man Utd...

[RayK]

Tell me something I don't know mate, I grew up in London watching the game, and my family has season ticket o the gunners. I was asking about "golen boot"

relax was only trying to help. Not trying to question your knowledge, so theres no need to justify yourself. I made a mistake, i didn't see the "golen boot" in the article until after and believed your post was a spelling error. My apologies.

[krash322]

relax was only trying to help. Not trying to question your knowledge, so theres no need to justify yourself. I made a mistake, i didn't see the "golen boot" in the article until after and believed your post was a spelling error. My apologies.

Dont worry, he's just a troll. No need to apologize to his type!

[glaswegian]

This coming from a manure fan, bet you've never been to England, let alone old trafford. Makes you feel good supporting manure does it?

Loser


Dont worry, he's just a troll. No need to apologize to his type!

[NDman]

Friendly trash-talking is fine and dandy. But what's with the pissing match here? We aren't even in England so let's stop pretending to be hooligans. Cool? :cheesygri

Unless Liverpool will go undefeated all season, which I whole-heartedly believe so (ok, I started drinking early), I expect to hear it at some point!!

[maebach]

Friendly trash-talking is fine and dandy. But what's with the pissing match here? We aren't even in England so let's stop pretending to be hooligans. Cool? :cheesygri

Unless Liverpool will go undefeated all season, which I whole-heartedly believe so (ok, I started drinking early), I expect to hear it at some point!!

I agree, krash and glas have to stop.

[T-DOT]

If you already dont know, this weeks TV schedule is up on the first post of the thread as well as a link to the league table.

Cannot wait til Sunday.

[Steinbok]

Friendly trash-talking is fine and dandy. But what's with the pissing match here? We aren't even in England so let's stop pretending to be hooligans. Cool? :cheesygri

Unless Liverpool will go undefeated all season, which I whole-heartedly believe so (ok, I started drinking early), I expect to hear it at some point!!



Only on RFD would you find a Red trying to stop a Man U fan and a Gunner from going at each other! :lol:

[glaswegian]

It's all red at the end of the day, but we all know that down south is where it's at. Yes I said it, and how is ronaldo coping with the 3 match ban? :D

[T-DOT]

I'm pretty sure by seasons end, Man U will be able to pull it together more than Aresenal.

[hyperion]

It's all red at the end of the day, but we all know that down south is where it's at. Yes I said it, and how is ronaldo coping with the 3 match ban? :D

He got a 3 match ban for that? HAHAHAHAHAH

[NDman]

and how is ronaldo coping with the 3 match ban? :D

Probably something like that, again

http://www.mvlife.nl/weblog/images/ronaldo-cries_copy.jpg

[glaswegian]

The problem with a muppet like that, is even if he is kicked or fouled legitimately, refs will still 2nd guess it, because of his records of faking stuff.


Probably something like that, again

http://www.mvlife.nl/weblog/images/ronaldo-cries_copy.jpg

[glaswegian]

With all the money they've spent, I should bloody well think so



I'm pretty sure by seasons end, Man U will be able to pull it together more than Aresenal.

[NDman]

The problem with a muppet like that, is even if he is kicked or fouled legitimately, refs will still 2nd guess it, because of his records of faking stuff.

It has already begun. Sir Alex has taken notice and pleaded "protection" for Ronaldo and his other star players. Same goes to Drogba too, to a certain extent. He's a very smart player and just knows how and when to dive (and hand balls sometimes)

[hyperion]

I'm so excited for tomorrow's monster game. I hope Liverpool takes it in convincing fashion!

[Steinbok]

:mad: !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[skyblue12]

is it just me or was that a pretty bad call by the ref on that penalty kick :|

[NDman]

Couple of text-book finisges in the game. Torres shot was a beaut, but he was vastly invisible for the most part. I was so hoping that his last miss (on Reina too, I think) would have haunted him... boohoo. The game was rather boring, I found

[mahpoaht]

Yay! Manure stunned by ManC! :D

[hyperion]

Couple of text-book finisges in the game. Torres shot was a beaut, but he was vastly invisible for the most part. I was so hoping that his last miss (on Reina too, I think) would have haunted him... boohoo. The game was rather boring, I found

Ref was too involved, it would have been more exciting if he let it flow.

[jr!]

is it just me or was that a pretty bad call by the ref on that penalty kick :|

yeah, it was terrible! He was BRUTAL today, I'm surprised at how poor the officiating is in general in the EPL.

[glaswegian]

Lehman needs to flipping go, he is really getting on my t*ts now :mad: My gran could have saved some of the howlers he has been involved in lately. On a different note, it's always good to see the manure lose a derby, with fergie blaming everyone else as usual, that is after you've managed to decipher what he is saying ;)

[elty]

Lehman was hilarious.... the commentary was like "good effort... oh mistake by Lehman!!!"

[NDman]

Ref was too involved, it would have been more exciting if he let it flow.

For sure. He tried to lay it off in the second half, especially after the penalty, but it was too late. I couldn't remember any whistle for foul after the 1 hour mark. Disappointing call on the PK, though

Lehman was hilarious.... the commentary was like "good effort... oh mistake by Lehman!!!"

Saw that. That was pretty funny. Ugly mis-play by Lehman. But Arsenal should have won simply because Friedel made even MORE mistakes. Ouch!

[jr!]

It turns out Styles the ref who awarded the controversial penalty against Liverpool yesterday will be punished by not being awarded a game this upcoming weekend.

[maebach]

Lehman needs to flipping go, he is really getting on my t*ts now :mad: My gran could have saved some of the howlers he has been involved in lately. On a different note, it's always good to see the manure lose a derby, with fergie blaming everyone else as usual, that is after you've managed to decipher what he is saying ;)

Lehman's a solid keeper. A mistake here and there happens, but hes still really god. Id rank him in the Top 10.

[glaswegian]

You are saying this as a gooner, who has seen all his game from day 1 at arsenal, or as a German? Solid.....don't know what you are on mate, but you need to get off it quick :idea:


Lehman's a solid keeper. A mistake here and there happens, but hes still really god. Id rank him in the Top 10.

[nsx]

Lehman needs to flipping go, he is really getting on my t*ts now :mad: My gran could have saved some of the howlers he has been involved in lately.

Two "fatal" howlers in 2 consecutive league games were inexcusable. Perhaps it's time for Wenger to give Almunia or Fabianski more playing time from now on.

[NDman]

There's probably only one thing that Lehman is still reasonably decent at right now, which is PK. He does have a nose for PK (not as good as Reina, I should add. :D), but that's about it. He really annoys me with his flopping antics that he does so often

[krash322]

This coming from a manure fan, bet you've never been to England, let alone old trafford. Makes you feel good supporting manure does it?

Loser

Boohoo. You'd be wrong. So who's the loser now? A 4th place loser!

[nsx]

Oops! Will Jol be the first manager to be sacked this season after his recent bust-up with Berbatov? :| :-0

[krash322]

Depends on the Man Utd vs Spurs game this wkend. Both teams are in big need of wins.

[maebach]

You are saying this as a gooner, who has seen all his game from day 1 at arsenal, or as a German? Solid.....don't know what you are on mate, but you need to get off it quick :idea:

I could care less for teh gunners, but internationally, hes good.

[glaswegian]

I thought as much, but read the link below:


http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11096_2674436,00.html



So it sounds like you are talking bollocks


I could care less for teh gunners, but internationally, hes good.

[maebach]

I thought as much, but read the link below:


http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11096_2674436,00.html



So it sounds like you are talking bollocks

So lehmann sucks because british people have more soccer knowledge? I see the connection :\

But we all know that ENgland sucks in international soccer (dont deny it)

[NDman]

So lehmann sucks because british people have more soccer knowledge? I see the connection :\

But we all know that ENgland sucks in international soccer (dont deny it)

Still, Lehman is no young Oliver Kahn. He is the weakest link in the German squad. He was never good then, he is not any better now.

What does England national team has anything to do with Lehman anyway? Yes, England sucks and keeper position is also their sore spot. I blame the Hand of God and that started the demise of England. :D But I still say they should start fixing thing from higher up *coughmclarencough*

[glaswegian]

The link was in relation to you, not Lehman as you came across as a German :idea:


So lehmann sucks because british people have more soccer knowledge? I see the connection :\

But we all know that ENgland sucks in international soccer (dont deny it)

[glaswegian]

I think Robinson and Lehman are drinking from the same bottle, both * :mad:



Still, Lehman is no young Oliver Kahn. He is the weakest link in the German squad. He was never good then, he is not any better now.

What does England national team has anything to do with Lehman anyway? Yes, England sucks and keeper position is also their sore spot. I blame the Hand of God and that started the demise of England. :D But I still say they should start fixing thing from higher up *coughmclarencough*

[maebach]

The link was in relation to you, not Lehman as you came across as a German :idea:

Im not a german. :|

[thug-life]

alrite im back from my european tour. and now im back to RFD and i just found the right thread for me:).

[thug-life]

So lehmann sucks because british people have more soccer knowledge? I see the connection :\

But we all know that ENgland sucks in international soccer (dont deny it)

well england played really well and really strong vs germany today in teh friendly but they lost 2-1. The first half was amazing.

[NDman]

I think Robinson and Lehman are drinking from the same bottle, both * :mad:

I almost laughed at Robinson's volleyball-esque swat. He got pulled a "Ronaldinho-on-Seaman", but he shouldn't have cheated hat step and a half expecting a cross. Sigh...

I thought both teams played like crap. Germany was way worse in the first 30 minutes that they just let England run free (more so than Englanding playing well, really. A lot of passess were off and clearly lacked rapport). The only guy I enjoyed the whole match was Micah Richards. Surprised that he was put at the full-back but he did very very well. If he can play left back, then they can get rid of Ashley Cole finally. :D

[maebach]

Villa's been talkin to DAvies (west brom), Bosingwa (porto) and gomes (benfica)

[krash322]

Micah Richards can play all defensive positions, but his favourite is centre-back. However, Terry and Ferdinand have those spots locked up, though I think Ferdinand needs to play better to deserve it. With Gary Neville in his 30s now, Micah will take over at right back soon enough. He'll probably head to a bigger club by this time next year.

[heapbag]

That would be Man Utd...

Yeah that was kinda the joke, the fact that Rovers signed both Andrew (don't call me Andy) Cole and Dwight Yorke in their post Man Utd careers. They couldn't rekindle the magic they once had at Man U.

But it's all good we've got Benni and Santa. Up the Rovers!!!!!!!!

[heapbag]

Also I've read that The FA Cup winners will qualify for the Champions League under new proposals to be considered by Uefa.

Makes sense.

[glaswegian]

Just hours after playing for England, my mate becks loses it in LA

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/showbiz/showbiznews.html?in_article_id=477435&in_page_id=1773

[nsx]

Also I've read that The FA Cup winners will qualify for the Champions League under new proposals to be considered by Uefa.

Makes sense.

Cup winners to get path into Champions League group stage (http://sports.yahoo.com/sow/news?slug=reu-uefachampions&prov=reuters&type=lgns)

...PLATINI GOAL
...
The former French international said he would like to see the likes of England, Spain and Italy with only three clubs in the money-spinning competition. They now have up to four places.

Under the new system, these three countries would transfer their fourth league place to their cup winners.

"This approach is more balanced. It is not a radical revolution, but more of a mediocre reform which breathes fresh air into the competition," another senior UEFA source said....

[NDman]

Just hours after playing for England, my mate becks loses it in LA

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/showbiz/showbiznews.html?in_article_id=477435&in_page_id=1773

Caption on one of the pictures:

Beckham reacts angrily after being tripped by a rival player (left) during the Major League Soccer game

Clearly, they give a damn about everything else in the States. funny stuff!!

[hyperion]

Clearly, they give a damn about everything else in the States. funny stuff!!

Well put! :lol:

[maebach]

Villa put a bid in for defoe :)

[elty]

Cup winners to get path into Champions League group stage (http://sports.yahoo.com/sow/news?slug=reu-uefachampions&prov=reuters&type=lgns)

But then, most of the time the cup winner is in one of the top 4 anyways...

[heapbag]

But then, most of the time the cup winner is in one of the top 4 anyways...

You're right. Makes me think then that they will give the place to the runner-up team. At least theoretically it gives the chance for any team to play in Europe. Would be great to see teams like Accrington Stanley, Rushden and Diamonds, Exeter City or Preston North End playing against the likes of Real Madrid, AC Milan and Bayern Munich :cheesygri

[RayK]

Man City get their first loss, fabregas with the goal to make it 1-0 Arsenal.

Top of the league? Your having a laugh!

[thug-life]

liverpool won 2-0. momo sissoko scored his first goal. then the andriy voronin. good match many many chances for torres to bag one but couldnt do it. LFC!!!!

[Steinbok]

liverpool won 2-0. momo sissoko scored his first goal. then the andriy voronin. good match many many chances for torres to bag one but couldnt do it. LFC!!!!

...and that puts Momo in the record books now, 7,000th league goal for the Reds.

[maebach]

Villa win!!!! finally.

[glaswegian]

My gunners break the citeh barrier :D

[glaswegian]

Yeah....1st goal in like 75 games, better late than never for pool fans I guess. On a different note, I think Anelka is going to leave Bolton in the next few weeks


liverpool won 2-0. momo sissoko scored his first goal. then the andriy voronin. good match many many chances for torres to bag one but couldnt do it. LFC!!!!

[maebach]

Yeah....1st goal in like 75 games, better late than never for pool fans I guess. On a different note, I think Anelka is going to leave Bolton in the next few weeks

theres only 1 week of the transfer window left, right?

[T-DOT]

theres only 1 week of the transfer window left, right?

Yep, the final day is the 31st.

[maebach]

Yep, the final day is the 31st.

MON better get us a right back :evil: :evil: :evil:

[T-DOT]

MON better get us a right back :evil: :evil: :evil:

Wait til Wednesday. According to a statistician, Martin O'Neill likes to make signings on a Wednesday. :cheesygri

[thug-life]

ah nani scored his first goal on man utd. witch gave man utd the lead and the win over tottenham.

[hyperion]

Tottenham got robbed, that game was a draw at best.

[glaswegian]

Ronaldiniho to chelski, to be on 200k a week? :?: That will be madness, but the geezer is worth it, according to abramovich with his meetings with the player's brother recently


other transfer rumours

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/sport/football.html?in_article_id=478221&in_page_id=1779

[NDman]

#40M fee, and 200k/week wage? Wow. 3 years ago, it would have been no contest. But right now, I'm not sure if he's really worth that much

[hyperion]

Damn Chelski. I don't think it's going to happen though.

I like liverpool going after Chiellini.

Did you guys hear about Sevilla's defender, Puerta?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFc25Hym6q8
He died earlier today. :( RIP

[NDman]

Yeah, read about that. It's everywhere in the news. That's very sad.

There was another player (Leiceste) collapsed today too at the Carling Cup match vs Nottingham Forest. The match was abandoned after half time. The player sounded alright though...

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=457931&cc=5739

[thug-life]

R.i.p Puetra

[elty]

Yep.... poor guy

[maebach]

Only a few days left of the transfer window. I hope MON picks out a few by then :| :|

[glaswegian]

This should be interesting


http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/sport/football.html?in_article_id=478489&in_page_id=1779

[T-DOT]

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=458088&cc=5739

[NDman]

This should be interesting


http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/sport/football.html?in_article_id=478489&in_page_id=1779
Kaka and Ron Ron? That is one hell of a attacking pair even if they played the other 2 mids with pylons.

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=458088&cc=5739

That's funny. Another Wednesday transaction as many predicted. Is there a run down of all the Wednesday transactions O'Neill has ever made? :D

[maebach]

its a start. we still need a few more players.

[krash322]

We need a striker big time. Ole retired, Rooney out, Saha hurt, Rossi gone. Le Sulk Anelka, Gudjohnson, or any decent striker would do...

[T-DOT]

We need a striker big time. Ole retired, Rooney out, Saha hurt, Rossi gone. Le Sulk Anelka, Gudjohnson, or any decent striker would do...

Naw, I think the commentators for the match on the weekend hit the nail right on the head when he said that Ronaldo isn't there pumping the ball up the pitch full steam. I think you will see a different United after his suspension is up.

Case in point, the commentator made those comments as Scholes was bringing up the ball on the counter attack, but instead of running it ahead looking to pass to anyone open, he just stopped on the middle of the pitch and weighed his options.

Ronaldo and Tevez isn't a bad combo until Rooney and Saha are back. I think having another Striker would be beneficial for Champs League to add some depth.

Good foresight on Benitez's part as his depth and rotation as of right now is fantastic.

[thug-life]

Theres a rumor in ukrainian soccer that if defoe goes to chelsea ac milan will a way,way better chance of having shevchenko on ac milan. http://http://www.ukrainiansoccer.net/addins/StoriesDetail2.asp?HeadlinesTable_Action=Find('HD_ ID','26108')
But Ukrainian team Dynamo Kyiv is wanting shevchenko on loan for a few months. http://http://www.tribalfootball.com/article.php?id=54507 i hope sheva goes to Dynamo kyiv as they are my fav team.

[hyperion]

I'll laugh if he ends up with AC Milan again.

[maebach]

I'll laugh if he ends up with AC Milan again.

I hate AC Milan :evil:

[NDman]

Knight arrested (and released for now) during a drug raid before he was even unveiled at Villa. Ouch!

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=458398&cc=5739

And on seperate news, looks like Anelka is off the market after signing a new 4-yr deal with Bolton today

[krash322]

Naw, I think the commentators for the match on the weekend hit the nail right on the head when he said that Ronaldo isn't there pumping the ball up the pitch full steam. I think you will see a different United after his suspension is up.

Case in point, the commentator made those comments as Scholes was bringing up the ball on the counter attack, but instead of running it ahead looking to pass to anyone open, he just stopped on the middle of the pitch and weighed his options.

Ronaldo and Tevez isn't a bad combo until Rooney and Saha are back. I think having another Striker would be beneficial for Champs League to add some depth.

Good foresight on Benitez's part as his depth and rotation as of right now is fantastic.

I think Benitez is a great coach. His rotation system is good. But we really need another striker for depth. During our treble run, we had 4 strikers (Cole, Yorke, Sherringham, Solskjaer). Even with everyone healthy, we only have Rooney, Saha and Tevez, with Solskjaer retired. Rossi shoulda stayed. It really showed last year that we had no depth at the end of the season. We had nothing left when we played AC Milan at SF of Champions League and Chelsea in FA Cup Final. C'mon, let's get another striker!!!!

[maebach]

WOOOOOOOOOOOOohooooooooooooooooooooooo

finally get davies. season long loan, and then full signing. Now, we still need 2 more players.

[hyperion]

Derby got hammered by Liverpool today. :D

[NDman]

The Red completely ran rampant on Derby. Ouch. The second goal of Torres was an example of the team quitting (hard to blame them, really).

Martin Jol might just be the first manager to get the boot! This one must sting

[Steinbok]

The Red completely ran rampant on Derby. Ouch. The second goal of Torres was an example of the team quitting (hard to blame them, really).

Martin Jol might just be the first manager to get the boot! This one must sting

Honestly though, it was expected...but I am glad that the Red's delivered on that expectation. Although, I still say that the luckiest team so far in the league has been Chelsea! I bet they are just glad to be over and done with playing at Anfield and getting their completely undeserved 1 point!

On another note, I wouldn't bet on Jol just yet, Sammy Lee definitely is up for that challenge as well! ;)

[NDman]

On another note, I wouldn't bet on Jol just yet, Sammy Lee definitely is up for that challenge as well! ;)

LOL. That one stings too! Also last-minute... :cheesygri

[hyperion]

LOL. That one stings too! Also last-minute... :cheesygri

I was watching the end of the Tottenham match and I burst out laughing when I saw that scissor kick go in.

[T-DOT]

I was watching the end of the Tottenham match and I burst out laughing when I saw that scissor kick go in.

Cost me a Pro Line ticket (the B*stard) >:(

[McMurphy]

Derby got hammered by Liverpool today. :D

Ouch. Just got home and looked at the scores, 'pool by 6. I also taped the Hotspur - Fulham match.
I thought that Tottenham dominated that game and I can't believe their bad luck.

On to tomorrow, I hope the Blues can carry on their good luck without Lampard in the lineup.

[Steinbok]

Villa was AWESOME today!

That move by Ashley Young on the wing before giving the ball to Agbonlahor to score...NICE!

[krash322]

Great wkend of football as usual. Devils got by a very determined Sunderland squad, who were playing their best for Keano. Liverpool look like world beaters, very impressed with their squad. Torres shoulda been a Red Devil, since we've been chasing him for years. I would have much rather spent the money on him than that stinky Tevez. Sir Alex will regret this mistake. Chelsea's luck is about to end also. Arsenal is still a good team, with class. The title race will be the best yet!

[maebach]

Villa was AWESOME today!

That move by Ashley Young on the wing before giving the ball to Agbonlahor to score...NICE!

We're finally gainging some momentum. This season wil hopefully get us into the top 6.

[Steinbok]

We're finally gainging some momentum. This season wil hopefully get us into the top 6.

I'd say there is a great chance for that.

Just watch out for Everton & Newcastle...

[glaswegian]

what a week it has been for this fella, and to top it up like this must be magical for him


http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11661_2704441,00.html

[glaswegian]

Am pleased with my gunners, and thank God that wanker Lehman wasn't in goal :mad: It looked like portsmouth had all the old arsenal players :D

[glaswegian]

Very clever comment, without a reason :confused:


I hate AC Milan :evil:

[Steinbok]

I am sure everyone is already aware of this, but nevertheless, if you want to see the highlights and more, just go to The Score premier league page (below) and check out the videos on the right.

:arrow: http://www.thescore.ca/programs/premierleague/

[maebach]

I am sure everyone is already aware of this, but nevertheless, if you want to see the highlights and more, just go to The Score premier league page (below) and check out the videos on the right.

:arrow: http://www.thescore.ca/programs/premierleague/

thanks for the highlights. Ive only been using footytube so far

[glaswegian]

I don't need north american links for football highlights :idea: Pants in my books :arrowd:

[Mariano_Deals]

Great wkend of football as usual. Devils got by a very determined Sunderland squad, who were playing their best for Keano. Liverpool look like world beaters, very impressed with their squad. Torres shoulda been a Red Devil, since we've been chasing him for years. I would have much rather spent the money on him than that stinky Tevez. Sir Alex will regret this mistake. Chelsea's luck is about to end also. Arsenal is still a good team, with class. The title race will be the best yet!

Hey Trash you are going to eat your words on Tevez buddy!!!!

[rb]

Torres is looking class - very fast and good finisher

[jr!]

Torres is looking class - very fast and good finisher

YES! Finally Rafa buys a striker who doesn't need 8 months to adjust to the EPL. Actually Voronin is class too I've noticed.

[thug-life]

YES! Finally Rafa buys a striker who doesn't need 8 months to adjust to the EPL. Actually Voronin is class too I've noticed.

LFC TILL I DIE aha i acutally been a die hard of LFC before voronin on it. Voronin and Torres are a fcuking dynamic duo together. Also Liverpool is first place :). I hated how on liverpool forums everyone hated on Voronin and joind the bandwagon sayin he cant even strike at the ball, and now there all taking it back and stuff stupid fools. They should watch there soccer more often aha like we RFD soccer lovers.

[thug-life]

Hey Trash you are going to eat your words on Tevez buddy!!!!

aha are you Argentinian? cause if you are youd be jelous that i met Aguero and the whole U20 team Argentina :twisted:

[Mariano_Deals]

aha are you Argentinian? cause if you are youd be jelous that i met Aguero and the whole U20 team Argentina :twisted:

HAHAHAHAHAHAA Nice dude thats great:) But I had dinner with them and partied it up with them after finals so yeah I am not tooo Jealous of you :lol:

[maebach]

Hey Trash you are going to eat your words on Tevez buddy!!!!

until then, tevez = suxorz. he wasnt amazing in the WC either. I thought maxi rodriguez was better than this guy.

[thug-life]

HAHAHAHAHAHAA Nice dude thats great:) But I had dinner with them and partied it up with them after finals so yeah I am not tooo Jealous of you :lol:

Lmao i met them at Eatons center at the best buy there. The entire lineup was buying dvds or music cd's

[hyperion]

Aguero is awsome. He'll probably be moving to a bigger club in a year or two for sure IMO. Ateltico had 2 gems in both Fernando Torres and Sergio Aguero.

[hyperion]

HAHAHAHAHAHAA Nice dude thats great:) But I had dinner with them and partied it up with them after finals so yeah I am not tooo Jealous of you :lol:

How did you manage that man?

[Mariano_Deals]

How did you manage that man?

Well I am freinds with one the on feild trainers so I had the hook up, plus I got to see al the games for free!!!

[krash322]

Hey Trash you are going to eat your words on Tevez buddy!!!!

Hey Maria, are you as ugly as Tevez? hahahahaha! He stinx!

[Mariano_Deals]

Hey Maria, are you as ugly as Tevez? hahahahaha! He stinx!

Yeah Trash but just as along as your sis likes me I am good LOL!!

BTW as ugly as Tevez looks he has way more class than you and also doesn't have to resort to that blow up thing in your closet LOL LOL!!!

[maebach]

Yeah Trash but just as along as your sis likes me I am good LOL!!

BTW as ugly as Tevez looks he has way more class than you and also doesn't have to resort to that blow up thing in your closet LOL LOL!!!

blow-up couch/chair?

[Mariano_Deals]

blow-up couch/chair?

I go with DOLL hahaha:lol:

[hyperion]

Watched the Chelsea - Blackburn game, the others were too early or didn't interest me. Blackburn's goalie pretty much earned them that draw, but the defense wasn't bad either. Mourinho almost blew an artery when their onside goal was disallowed :lol:

[thug-life]

FCUK Liverpool tied pompay(portsmouth). Fcuking dissapointing game for us, thang god reina saved teh penelty. Hope we can wil next game for sure.

[rb]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/c/chelsea/7003912.stm

[nsx]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/c/chelsea/7003912.stm

Considering his recent "buying cheap eggs at supermarket analogy" complaint and handling of the owner's favourite player, I'm not surprised at all. :|

You'll be missed, Jose. ;)

Jose 'will leave Blues today (http://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,2007430717,00.html)

"Mourinho reportedly held crisis talks with furious owner Roman Abramovich earlier in the day following Tuesday's dismal 1-1 home draw with Rosenborg."

[hyperion]

I loved watching his antics. He was like a big baby. :lol:

I wonder who will replace him..

[nsx]

...

I wonder who will replace him..

Grant named as new Chelsea boss (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/c/chelsea/7004083.stm)

Chelsea to give job to Roman's mate Grant? (http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=464794&cc=5901)

Grant in for Jose (http://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,2002390000-2007430749,00.html)


AVRAM GRANT has replaced Jose Mourinho as Chelsea's boss.

The Israeli - a close friend of owner Roman Abramovich - takes over after Mourinho sensationally left last night.

Grant, 52, is now tasked with reviving the Blues' Premier League and Champions League dreams.

[Mariano_Deals]

No Matter what is said about Jose and his actions/moves he was a winner and one of the best soccer person in the world today, he was a battle of power and someone had to go.

I think Jose will take over Portugal very soon!!!

[Steinbok]

-No Special One
-No Lampard
-No Drogba
-Home ground Adv
-Playing againt 10 Men (Debatable)
-Plus a Penalty (Debatable)


Damn! Does it get any easier for Man U?

Final Score: Man Utd 2 - 0 Chelsea

[hyperion]

Evra was MoM imo, he didn't do one thing wrong, and was always involved. Rooney and Tevez are a bad combination, neither can create for himself, their styles are also a lot alike.

[maebach]

Villa Get a home win! THeir in the top half of the table now

[glaswegian]

Wowzer.....and we are top of the league baby ;)

http://www.football365.com/story/0,1...751989,00.html

[krash322]

Evra was MoM imo, he didn't do one thing wrong, and was always involved. Rooney and Tevez are a bad combination, neither can create for himself, their styles are also a lot alike.

Tevez suck. He loses the ball too much. Get Saha starting instead.

1-0 over Saints aint bad. Considering they held Liverpool to 0-0. I'll take the win!

[Steinbok]

Tevez suck. He loses the ball too much. Get Saha starting instead.

1-0 over Saints aint bad. Considering they held Liverpool to 0-0. I'll take the win!

Saints = Southampton FC

Birmingham City = Blues

Yep...good result or Man Utd. Gotta hand it to them...they have been getting the 1-0 results. Not that it matters...a win is a win.

[NDman]

Holy cow. Kaboul just bought Jol another game-worth of time!!! Didn't see the game (haven't for the past 2 weeks due to an assortment of internet/computer problem that just had to fall on the weekends... :( ) but this one sounded pretty crazy too!

[maebach]

****in great 4-1 up playing away and we lose to a team that's in the bottom 5. Unbelievable. words cannot ecpress my anger right now.

[Madchester]

I finally dropped Robinson from my pool after today's 4 goal debacle. He's been tripe all yr.

[canabiz]

Saw the highlight of this Spurs game, what a come back

[maebach]

I hope everyone knows the last goal shouldnt have counted, because it deflected off a spur who was offside (defoe I think)

[krash322]

End of 1st half of the Man Utd vs Villa game, 3-1 for the Devils!! I thought Villa would have put up more resistency so far. But another half to go.

As for Liverpool this morning, they are soooooo damn lucky. Two penalties saved Rafa's arse. The commentators were dead-on though, taking Gerrard off with 20 mins to go in a 1-1 game makes absolutely no sense at all. He was playing really well too. If they didn't pull out the game at the end, Rafa would have been roasted in the press.

[thug-life]

lets keep this FCUKING THREAD ALIVE.
Amazing week this week. My team(liverpool) tied arsenal. Chelsea won and shevchenko scored. Bolton tied also. Tell me theres someone out on RFD that is an epl follower, we need this thread alive. Bring soccer alive on the forum, and keep it lively every week.

[Mariano_Deals]

lets keep this FCUKING THREAD ALIVE.
Amazing week this week. My team(liverpool) tied arsenal. Chelsea won and shevchenko scored. Bolton tied also. Tell me theres someone out on RFD that is an epl follower, we need this thread alive. Bring soccer alive on the forum, and keep it lively every week.

Oh yeah buddy thats what I like to hear, but I am not too much of a EPLer but I am a soccer nut so lets keep it alive here boysssssssssss!!!

Man U with my boi Tevez (2 goals) is now tied with Arsenal for 1st, man is Arsenal fun to watch!!!!!!

[glaswegian]

Damn right we are fun to watch, even with Persie out, we still managed to do the business up norf at liverpool ;) Am quite happy with Alumina in goal, he has done a lot more than the other moron, that keeps trying to get back, and now having an argy with Wenger.

The 7-1 win last week was a show to watch. Chelski just keeps falling apart, and so do our rivals in North london spurs

[thug-life]

we need a new guy for the first post who can actually update the standings and who plays who and ****. anyways here are the games


HOME AWAY
08:45 ET Arsenal v Man Utd
11:00 ET Aston Villa v Derby
11:00 ET Everton v Birmingham
11:00 ET Fulham v Reading
11:00 ET Middlesbrough v Tottenham
11:00 ET Newcastle v Portsmouth
11:00 ET Wigan v Chelsea
13:15 ET Blackburn v Liverpool

NEWs UPDATES:
Torres, Xabi Alanso and Javier Mascherano is injured soo my team(liverpool) could be fcuked.
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anyways tell us other rfd's your thoughts of this weeks fixtures, who you thing is going to win and other news from the EPL.

[hyperion]

Liverpool hasn't been in top form so far this season, injuries won't make it any easier either. :(
Blackburn's goalie, Friedel has been very good this season, might prove hard to score against for Liverpool.

[mhayer10]

Man u vs arsenal gonna be huge game, i expect high scoring 3-3, 4-3 game, hopefully it wont be a let down

[glaswegian]

The only let down today was fergie's mouth, and that is when you can understand what the h3ll he is talking about :D

Anyway....after a rocky start, we stuck it to the manure, and we are still top of the league baby

http://www.football365.com/story/0,17033,8652_2847578,00.html

Come on gooners ;)

[krash322]

I think we did great today. To go into the Emirates and take a point is huge, coulda been all 3. It shows we are better than Assenal.

[glaswegian]

I think we did great today. To go into the Emirates and take a point is huge, coulda been all 3. It shows we are better than Assenal.

But not better than Arsenal :!: I rest my case manure fan

[krash322]

But not better than Arsenal :!: I rest my case manure fan

An assenal wannabe... way to finish 21 pts behind us last year! :lol: :lol:

[RayK]

hmm having to boast about last year? not cool...man u didnt show they were better than us...explain how? was it when arsenal was playing much better than them in the second half? Overall it was a great game though, both teams deserved a point. Return game should be good, but Arsenal remains top of the league with a game in hand...im very excited about this year though...usually its only a two team race between manutd/arsenal, chelsea/arsenal, chelsea/manutd...but this year a lot of teams are playing well and challenging...still only between manutd and arsenal in my opinion, but chelsea is within 3 pts, liverpool withing 6, man city and portsmouth are also up there...great season so far

[hyperion]

Arsenal and ManU fans can squabble all they want, come the end of the season, Liverpool will be on top. :cheesygri

[McMurphy]

And here comes Chelsea in the rear-view. Keep alive mates, the blue will take it all! :razz:

[krash322]

hmm having to boast about last year? not cool...man u didnt show they were better than us...explain how? was it when arsenal was playing much better than them in the second half? Overall it was a great game though, both teams deserved a point. Return game should be good, but Arsenal remains top of the league with a game in hand...im very excited about this year though...usually its only a two team race between manutd/arsenal, chelsea/arsenal, chelsea/manutd...but this year a lot of teams are playing well and challenging...still only between manutd and arsenal in my opinion, but chelsea is within 3 pts, liverpool withing 6, man city and portsmouth are also up there...great season so far

Last time I checked, you are champions until you get knocked off. So there is absolutely nothing wrong with boasting about being CHAMPS!

You should win your games at home, that's why I think we did well by taking at least a point on the away game.

[Nakuruin]

Arsenal this year is a very different team from Arsenal last year.

Look at what Wenger has managed with a team of youngsters, last few seasons i think they relied too much on Henry and now that he has left, the pressure falls on the team as a whole to perform.

I think Arsenal sort of half tanked 2 seasons or so to develop their youngsters, and now they are reaping the benefits.

And on the topic of that particular game, wow Anderson is sure a faker! Rolled on the floor multiple times after a slight tackle then got back up like nothing had happened after Fabregas got the card.:lol:

[glaswegian]

On top of what....the relegation battle? :D


Arsenal and ManU fans can squabble all they want, come the end of the season, Liverpool will be on top. :cheesygri

[glaswegian]

And manure always wins games at home?


Last time I checked, you are champions until you get knocked off. So there is absolutely nothing wrong with boasting about being CHAMPS!

You should win your games at home, that's why I think we did well by taking at least a point on the away game.

[glaswegian]

Does the name van nestleroy and Christiano spring to mind, when talking about fakers?





Arsenal this year is a very different team from Arsenal last year.

Look at what Wenger has managed with a team of youngsters, last few seasons i think they relied too much on Henry and now that he has left, the pressure falls on the team as a whole to perform.

I think Arsenal sort of half tanked 2 seasons or so to develop their youngsters, and now they are reaping the benefits.

And on the topic of that particular game, wow Anderson is sure a faker! Rolled on the floor multiple times after a slight tackle then got back up like nothing had happened after Fabregas got the card.:lol:

[glaswegian]

I bet you've never been to manchester, let alone a game in the UK



An assenal wannabe... way to finish 21 pts behind us last year! :lol: :lol:

[Handa]

Arsenal and ManU fans can squabble all they want, come the end of the season, Liverpool will be on top. :cheesygri

agreeeeeed :D

[thug-life]

Arsenal and ManU fans can squabble all they want, come the end of the season, Liverpool will be on top. :cheesygri

+1. LFC TILL I DIEE.

Amazing week in the EPL this weekend. Pompey beat newcastle 4-1 kind of an upset, chelsea back on top with Grant incharge,Liverpool struggling (we need a new striking coach), Man utd didnt play they way tehy always doo but still managed to tie, Amazing weekend i must say

[glaswegian]

Didn't realize LFC is an Ukranian club now? I know Chelsea is russian, hence th ereason we call them chelski

Now a liverpudian and ukranian accent mixed together would be something, we barely understand the scousers now :D


+1. LFC TILL I DIEE.

Amazing week in the EPL this weekend. Pompey beat newcastle 4-1 kind of an upset, chelsea back on top with Grant incharge,Liverpool struggling (we need a new striking coach), Man utd didnt play they way tehy always doo but still managed to tie, Amazing weekend i must say

[krash322]

And manure always wins games at home?

Obviously reading and comprehension is a problem for you? Perhaps your head is stuck in your assenal?

Going into enemy territory who is strong at home and getting a point is a good result.

[krash322]

I bet you've never been to manchester, let alone a game in the UK

You want some cheese with all that WHINING? HA! 21 pts!!

[Madchester]

I watched the Liverpool match on Sopcast the other day... and it was something out of Pro Evo Soccer.

[thug-life]

Didn't realize LFC is an Ukranian club now? I know Chelsea is russian, hence th ereason we call them chelski

Now a liverpudian and ukranian accent mixed together would be something, we barely understand the scousers now :D

lol, dont have a ukrainain accent tho. And i was a pre 2005 liverpool fan so w.e andd screw chelsea being owned by a russian, abrahamovich stole that money from thousands of russians. And eh its soccer were talking anyone can support whoever

[hyperion]

lol, dont have a ukrainain accent tho. And i was a pre 2005 liverpool fan so w.e andd screw chelsea being owned by a russian, abrahamovich stole that money from thousands of russians. And eh its soccer were talking anyone can support whoever

True, this is the beautiful game.

[thug-life]

True, this is the beautiful game.

LIVERPOOL WON 2-0:D aha torres scored one after coming back from injury got subbed on, and gerrard scored of a penelty shot.

Other news sunderland and Newcastle tie 1-1
west ham destroy derby 5-0.

[thug-life]

No one watches BPL/ EPL in Canada, what is this ?

[maebach]

Villa won teh Derby! and I am quite pleased. Im gonna steal this quote from a friend of mine:
Good work Agent Ridgewell

For those of you who dont know, ridgewell signed with teh blues this year from Villa, and he deflected in one ofour goals!

[krash322]

Damn, Man Utd aint on until Monday. Villa vs Arsenal game was all right.

[glaswegian]

Damn, Man Utd aint on until Monday. Villa vs Arsenal game was all right.

Was alright, really? It was more than alright geez, we pretty much had the game buried in the 1st half, considering we were away. Still comfortably sitting at the top of the EPL my gooners :D

I'll raise my pint to that ;)

[rb]

Torres goal againt Bolton on Sunday was class - Great pass by Gerrard even better finishing from Torres. His Speed and composure is frightening. He seems to leave Defenders in his wake

[boumbo]

does anyone know on which channel i can watch these games next week?
Sunday, 16 December 2007
Liverpool v Man Utd, (13:30 UK - 5) = 8:30am canadian time
Arsenal v Chelsea, (16:00 UK - 5) = 11.00am canadian time

I currently watch soccer on SOPcast or internet but for these games i need to watch it on television with my friends. does rogers or bell have it? :p

[mhayer10]

does anyone know on which channel i can watch these games next week?
Sunday, 16 December 2007
Liverpool v Man Utd, (13:30 UK - 5) = 8:30am canadian time
Arsenal v Chelsea, (16:00 UK - 5) = 11.00am canadian time

I currently watch soccer on SOPcast or internet but for these games i need to watch it on television with my friends. does rogers or bell have it? :p

WOW, huge games that weekend, Arsenal vs Chelsea is gonna be on the score, liverpool vs man u, should be on sky sports, dont know which tv provider carries sky sports

[maebach]

If we beat Portsmouth this weekend, we'll be in 5th. This is going to be a close game.

[krash322]

does anyone know on which channel i can watch these games next week?
Sunday, 16 December 2007
Liverpool v Man Utd, (13:30 UK - 5) = 8:30am canadian time
Arsenal v Chelsea, (16:00 UK - 5) = 11.00am canadian time

I currently watch soccer on SOPcast or internet but for these games i need to watch it on television with my friends. does rogers or bell have it? :p

I imagine they will be on Setanta Sports. Channel 429 on Rogers. They pretty much have all the games except a Sat 10am game on Sportsnet and a Sun 11am game on Score.

[krash322]

Easy victory as expected over Derby.

Love to see that Assenal lose to Boro! HA HA HA HA!!

[wesleyw]

HUGE games this weekend.

Red Devils visit Liverpool at Anfield and also Gunners will be hosting Chelsea.

[maebach]

HUGE games this weekend.

Red Devils visit Liverpool at Anfield and also Gunners will be hosting Chelsea.

Depending on who wins, it can shift the whole top 4 in the table.

[krash322]

Man Utd win. Draw in the other game.

[glaswegian]

My Arsenal stuck it to Chelsea :D

[krash322]

Another big match against Everton. But damn those early games!!

[krash322]

Back on top where we belong!! 2 great wins this wk so far...

[Madchester]

I'm loving Santa Cruz. He's pushed my team to the Top 100 in Facebook's Fantasy Football league. :)

[Madchester]

That Adebayor goal was something out of PES.... and Clichy picked up an assist on the play for my fantasy team... Top 50! Hahaha...

[maebach]

UP TEH VILLA! another win. we're in sixth, but man city has a game in hand

[nsx]

"Allardyce parts company with Newcastle United

Newcastle United have parted company with manager Sam Allardyce, the club have confirmed...."

Newcastle sack Allardyce (http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=496793&cc=5901)

[krash322]

My boys will be kicking Newcastle some more while they're down...

[krash322]

Not sure what happened to the EPL thread.

Very interesting 5th round of FA Cup. Man Utd demolished Arsenal. Liverpool lose to a second division team. Looks like that will be it for Rafa. They're gonna get smoked by Inter Milan and then no more trophies to go after. Looks like it will be Man Utd vs Chelsea in the final this year again.

[Canada_7]

Meh, yeah, Manchester Utd beat an under-maned Arsenal squad in the FA Cup draw (not to mention Eboue and Toure just coming back from African Nations Cup), but Arsenal are still a full 5 points ahead of Man U in the EPL. Though a tough test for the Gunners coming up for the Champions League to play against AC Milan.

[NDman]

What happened to the EPL thread? Nothing. Just a lot of Liverpool fans (myself included) have been hiding and sulking with the piss poor run of form lately. If they can't redeem themselves through Champs League to get some respectable results, even then would make a tall order with the current team and form, Rafa is doomed.

[rb]

Krash - that T**t glas has been permo banned you'll be happy to hear

[krash322]

I guess that's good for everyone...

[mhayer10]

wow, did anybody see the eduardo injury? his career could be done

[Madchester]

wow, did anybody see the eduardo injury? his career could be done

That makes Shaun Livingston's injury seem "minor".

[nsx]

Congrats Spurs and Ramos!


Tottenham 2
- Berbatov (70')
- Woodgate (94')

Chelski 1
- Drogba (39')

[maebach]

good game. Chelsea had some chances in the end. I feel bad for Eduardo. I dont think he'll ever reach his potential after that injury.

[NDman]

The curiosity got the best of me. I was trying hard not to watch the Arsenal highlight but ended up watching the clip on Match of the Day 2. Man, that was a horrible horrible injury. WAY worse than Jason Kendall (baseball player for those who don't know) few years ago. I cringed when I watched that. What a horror show.

Not to put the guy down, but it could very well be a good ending if Eduardo can walk normally after this. All the best to him

[mhayer10]

it was a bad tackle on eduardo, but there have been worse ones, it looked like taylor got eduardo right in the right place for him to sustain that kinda injury, I really hope eduardo can make a full recovery and play again, cisse has broken his leg twice and still managed to play

[NDman]

I agreed. The chellenge wasn't as vicious as Wenger made it out to be. it was a bad one and definitely hit Eduardo at the most vulnerable area right below the shin guards and above the boots. Hope he'll pull a Cisse or Bullard and make full recovery

[nsx]

Best wishes for a speedy recovery! Dudu. ;)

"Club releases statement with update on Eduardo injury

...

Earlier today (Monday 25th February), the Orthopaedic surgeon and Arsenal medical staff assessed the extent of the damage and possible time scale for a full recovery.

All being well, Eduardo will have his leg in plaster and using crutches for the next six to eight weeks. After that time, partial weight-bearing exercises will be scheduled into a slow rehabilitation process.

It is hoped that Eduardo will be running again in six months time and making a full recovery after nine months.

Eduardo will be released from hospital in a few days..."


Club releases statement with update on Eduardo injury (http://www.arsenal.com/article.asp?thisNav=News&article=488085&lid=NewsHeadline&Title=Club+releases+statement+with+update+on+Eduar do+injury)

[krash322]

That injury is just crazy. I've seen some gruesome ones, but this one is pretty bad. At least this gives England a better chance at making 2010.

[krash322]

Another good weekend to cut the lead to 1 pt! I thought Arsenal was gonna lose, but they got lucky at the end.

[nsx]

2 FA Cup upsets today:

Man U 0
Pompey 1

- 78' Sulley Muntar (penalty)

------------------------------------------

Barnsley - The Giant Killer 1
Chelski 0

- 66' Kayode Odejayi

[krash322]

That Man Utd game was ridiculous. Ref was so out of it. Several penalty calls that he didn't call. It was like a hockey game out there. Body-checking is now allowed in English football.

I hope Barnsley will win it.

[Canada_7]

1) Manchester United: 31GP, 73 points
2) Chelsea: 31GP, 68 points
3) Arsenal: 31GP, 67 points

That, is a DISGUSTING sight. After today's loss against Chelsea, Arsenal has now dropped to third, and now 6 points behind Manchester United. Arsenal have had 4 straight draws and today's loss, meaning they haven't won in 5 straight matches. UGH :mad: .

[maebach]

damn. Out of the top 4 teams in the Prem, Arsenal and Chelsea are my fav. I feel terrible for Arsenal for choking the lat few weks. GL to them in the Champions league though. I didnt want Man U to win today, but Im glad Mascherano got red carded, I hate that guy. Especially for that stunt on Aliadiere (sp) from Middlesbrough. Mascherano should have got carded as well that game.

[nsx]

They've got themselves to blame by throwing points away against lesser sides (No offence to Birmingham, Middlesborough, & Wigan).

Wenger should be one to blame for not strengthening the "centre-back" position before the transfer deadline.

Why could one (forgot who the centre defender was) miss that "long-ball" header that led to the tying goal by Chelski?

Apparently, this will be another trophyless season and Flamini will be Edu II soon... >:(

[mhayer10]

chelsea arsenal game was a very good game, fast paced good football, i loved it win they started chanting jose mourinhos name, that was classic, if grant didnt win this game he was done

on a side note, anybody watched Im on setanta sports with jose mourinho? absolutely hilarious, go look it up on youtube

[flexwong]

chelsea arsenal game was a very good game, fast paced good football, i loved it win they started chanting jose mourinhos name, that was classic, if grant didnt win this game he was done

on a side note, anybody watched Im on setanta sports with jose mourinho? absolutely hilarious, go look it up on youtube

YES! IM ON SETANTA SPORTS IS THE BEST!!! i love that show so much, its so amusing.

united are looking strong and i think will repeat as champions. no more big 4 either, its big 3 + 1, and that 1 can be ALOT of different teams (liverpool, everton, portsmouth)

[mhayer10]

breaking news............no news except IM FANTASTIC.

BE CHAMPIONS

[Tereno]

Mourinho is a legend!:)

[krash322]

Arsenal is done! Why would Wenger leave Adebayor on the bench?? Theo Walcott stinx!! I hate playing a team like Middlesbough. They always come up with a big game here and there to beat a team like Utd. Let's hope we can come through with a victory tomorrow.

[forgiven]

Eventually Manchester United got the cup :D Ronaldo is the best. Hope they beat Chelsea next week and got the Champion League title :cheesygri :cheesygri :cheesygri

[rb]

player of the season - Torres

[NDman]

Disappointment aside (being a Liverpol fan), this season has been a treat to watch. Championship was right down to the last game, well, sort of... and the relegation battle was a lot of fun in teh last 3-4 games of the season!

Hopefully Liverpool can shake off the turmoil this off season and get things back in order. Arsenal is going to have a tough off-season, it seems. Flamini is gone. And the Adebayor watch is already on!