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qwertyboy
20 Jan 2010, 14:17
Just came accross my mind today that Liverpool are a very similar club to Essendon. We are very rich in history however not of late. We are both very stable clubs and have big supporter bases with alot of money, facilties and the like.
We also have won the most silverware out of both of our competitions. We are definetely one of the big 4 clubs in the AFL along with Collingwood and Carlton and we both have never really had long periods with out success.
Would like to hear others thoughts. but to me I think the similarities speak for them selves.
Ben the Gooner
20 Jan 2010, 14:24
I don't think you can draw a straight parallel with any EPL club.
There's the success aspect which has us parallel with Man United and Liverpool. There's a sense of being run in an old-school and local way similar to Arsenal. There's a lot of family tradition which is again similar to Arsenal (the Hill-Woods and the Bracewell-Smiths are Arsenal's equivalent of the Evanses, the Watsons, the Fletchers etc., except in the ownership stakes rather than players in the case of the last two Essendon examples).
It's easy to cast us as one particular team, but in reality it's a combination.
Ludwig van Bertstare
20 Jan 2010, 14:45
No, Man Utd.
Skeeta Olly
20 Jan 2010, 15:09
No, Man Utd.
Aren't we in some way connected with them?
Ludwig van Bertstare
20 Jan 2010, 16:14
Aren't we in some way connected with them?
Some sort of partnership that hasn't gone anywhere.
Have you ever been to Liverpool?
We're more like Arsenal than anyone else ... we play an attacking brand of football but haven't won any silverware in ages. We also signed a gun midfielder from a far far superior team on the cheap (Prismall->Fabregas).
Ludwig van Bertstare
20 Jan 2010, 16:35
We're more like Arsenal than anyone else ... we play an attacking brand of football but haven't won any silverware in ages. We also signed a gun midfielder from a far far superior team on the cheap (Prismall->Fabregas).
Prismall - gun?
Skeeta Olly
20 Jan 2010, 16:39
Some sort of partnership that hasn't gone anywhere.
Robson is probably onto it.
No.
Our coach/manager is good.
Ben the Gooner
20 Jan 2010, 17:16
We're more like Arsenal than anyone else ... we play an attacking brand of football but haven't won any silverware in ages. We also signed a gun midfielder from a far far superior team on the cheap (Prismall->Fabregas).
Prismall's not better than Ablett, Bartel, Selwood and Corey combined.
no hyperbole
much homo
bipolarbeaR
20 Jan 2010, 17:24
DO NOT... compare Essendon and Liverpool, that is a disgusting comparison.
*spits*
Chelsea?
Adidas and Samsung sponsorships :D
centrelink1
20 Jan 2010, 17:47
DO NOT... compare Essendon and Liverpool, that is a disgusting comparison.
*spits*
Chelsea?
Adidas and Samsung sponsorships :D
Yeah, but who is the up and coming Chelsea star to mirror Hurley.
Its gotta be Wigan.
A young manager.
James Mccarthy mirrors Hurley.
Attractive style.
Brilliant one week, average the next.
Both defeated teams that were on undefeated runs (Chelsea, St K)
Darealrath
20 Jan 2010, 17:49
We also signed a gun midfielder from a far far superior team on the cheap (Prismall->Fabregas).
Oh dear, this is embarrassing.
Firstly, Arsenal were a better team (in the midst of a historic undefeated EPL premiership crown, not runners up like barca - Arsenal also went further in Europe too) when they signed Fabregas. Far far superior Arsenal I should think.
Second you are comparing a pretty good player yet to really prove himself to one who is the best player in his league? Really?
Just came accross my mind today that Liverpool are a very similar club to Essendon. We are very rich in history however not of late. We are both very stable clubs and have big supporter bases with alot of money, facilties and the like.
We also have won the most silverware out of both of our competitions. We are definetely one of the big 4 clubs in the AFL along with Collingwood and Carlton and we both have never really had long periods with out success.
Would like to hear others thoughts. but to me I think the similarities speak for them selves.
United have won more FA Cups, equal on league titles.
Smyth94
20 Jan 2010, 18:17
We're more like Arsenal than anyone else ... we play an attacking brand of football but haven't won any silverware in ages. We also signed a gun midfielder from a far far superior team on the cheap (Prismall->Fabregas).
Prismall is a solid B grader whilst Fabregas is clearly the best player in his competition...no comparison.
timskul
20 Jan 2010, 18:38
different styles of play, essendon much better financially, although both very successful - DaSawx dont mean to argue but uve omitted all european cups league cups etc. and essendon are on the up - opposite of liverpool
Oh dear, this is embarrassing.
Firstly, Arsenal were a better team (in the midst of a historic undefeated EPL premiership crown, not runners up like barca - Arsenal also went further in Europe too) when they signed Fabregas. Far far superior Arsenal I should think.
Second you are comparing a pretty good player yet to really prove himself to one who is the best player in his league? Really?
http://cdn.bleacherreport.com/images_root/slides/photos/000/124/331/57640743.jpg.10972.0_display_image.jpg
Still hurting is it?
ps: congrats on picking up the sarcasm in the Prismall pun. Clearly a gun player isn't one who plays half a season half-prep'd from a knee injury.
http://www.football-wallpapers.com/wallpapers/champions_league_2006_1_1024x768.jpg
hotlink fail.
stay true
21 Jan 2010, 00:05
Actually Liverpool are more similar to Carlton.
Liverpool are a 2 man team (Gerrard and Torres) much like Carlton up until this year (Judd and Fevola).
Both sets of fans immortalise their 2 "gods", wanking furiously over them hoping one day they will deliver the drought breaking premiership.
It's fitting as I view Liverpool similar to the way I view Carlton.:D
centrelink1
21 Jan 2010, 00:25
Actually Liverpool are more similar to Carlton.
Liverpool are a 2 man team (Gerrard and Torres) much like Carlton up until this year (Judd and Fevola).
Both sets of fans immortalise their 2 "gods", wanking furiously over them hoping one day they will deliver the drought breaking premiership.
It's fitting as I view Liverpool similar to the way I view Carlton.:D
Absolutely true, especially the 3rd bit;)
Call Me Cake
21 Jan 2010, 01:40
English Football is a snoozefest.
:D
We're more like Arsenal than anyone else ... we play an attacking brand of football but haven't won any silverware in ages. We also signed a gun midfielder from a far far superior team on the cheap (Prismall->Fabregas).
Would much rather be like Arsenal then Liverpool. Aren't Liverpool in some sort of financial troubles???
bipolarbeaR
21 Jan 2010, 08:40
English Football is a snoozefest.
:D
Yeah, I enjoy the talk about it, the stats and everything but when a game is on I cannot keep my eyes open. Used to such an awesome fast paced sport. ;)
Ben the Gooner
21 Jan 2010, 08:43
Still hurting is it?
http://img.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2008/04_01/fabregasES0204_468x545.jpg
Slattery_20
21 Jan 2010, 10:18
Yay for Boro.
I think Boro are probably the best team in the history of association football.
We had a couple of good players once, you know. We won a plastic cup so there.
http://img.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2008/04_01/fabregasES0204_468x545.jpgFrom this
http://img.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2007/04_03/HenryBarcelona_468x321.jpg
To this...
http://img.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2008/04_05/henryDM2504_468x704.jpg
this
http://blogs.mirror.co.uk/football-banter/css/henry-messi.jpg
and this ...
http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2009/05/28/article-0-051D1507000005DC-56_306x527.jpg
Ben the Gooner
21 Jan 2010, 12:26
http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/41650000/jpg/_41650362_henry_kiss203x152.jpg
Where is your Nou Camp?
SirJimi05
21 Jan 2010, 15:18
Just came accross my mind today that Liverpool are a very similar club to Essendon. We are very rich in history however not of late. We are both very stable clubs and have big supporter bases with alot of money, facilties and the like.
I lol'd. Liverpool are stable?
spiraldiver
21 Jan 2010, 15:46
I despise Liverpool almost as much as Arsenal, and the bastards beat Spurs this morning. All similarities are immediately expunged.
Ef off we are like Liverpool. That is surely Collingwood, Magpies supporters are just South Pacific scousers.
The mighty Gunners - yes there are similarities. Both teams have great young players, have been hit by injuries last couple of years, and have been written off. Hopefully, we will be top half way through our season as well!
The difference - Arsenal could do with some good talls!
Ben the Gooner
21 Jan 2010, 16:26
The difference - Arsenal could do with some good talls!
Ain't that the truth?
centrelink1
21 Jan 2010, 16:50
Arsenal have Bendtner, the now crap player that could become really great.
Comparisons to Laycock?
Arsenal have Bendtner, the now crap player that could become really great.
Comparisons to Laycock?
I'll pay that.
Ben the Gooner
21 Jan 2010, 17:34
I'll pay that.
Bentdner's injury this season is an anomaly, rather than the norm. Apart from that, both are whipping boys who I defend to the hilt.
Bentdner's injury this season is an anomaly, rather than the norm. Apart from that, both are whipping boys who I defend to the hilt.
You're right ... Bendtner will never be great. What was I thinking. :D
Vermalean's goal scoring ability > Bendtner
Ben the Gooner
21 Jan 2010, 17:53
You're right ... Bendtner will never be great. What was I thinking. :D
Vermalean's goal scoring ability > Bendtner
Yeah, but Vermaelen's scoring ability > Messi
no homo
Eduardo = Davy
Not quite the same since being injured.
Eduardo = Davy
Not quite the same since being injured.
I was actually thinking Walcott = Davey ... fast, very talented and promised so much and yet delivered next to nothing so far. But the Eduardo comparison works.
I was actually thinking Walcott = Davey ... fast, very talent and promised so much and yet delivered next to nothing so far. But the Eduardo comparison works.
Yep, either or.
With Bendtner, he remines me more of McPhee - gets into the right positions, but lacks that finishing touch.
Ben the Gooner
22 Jan 2010, 14:21
Cesc = Hird
The best I've ever seen.
igknighter
23 Jan 2010, 09:15
its funny because i;ve been thinking this for a while too. both teams are very similar in many ways. trust ben the gooner to not agree, the guys a flog.:thumbsu:
air jordan
23 Jan 2010, 12:10
Yeah, but who is the up and coming Chelsea star to mirror Hurley.
Its gotta be Wigan.
A young manager.
James Mccarthy mirrors Hurley.
Attractive style.
Brilliant one week, average the next.
Both defeated teams that were on undefeated runs (Chelsea, St K)
lmao Wigan !!!
Gerrard = Hird
Carragher = Fletch
Torres = Hurley :D
I've went to Anfield early this season when they beat stoke 4-0.
Crowd was electric. Nothing beats ANZAC day or big games.
YNWA = incredible
Hopefully we have a better season this year then they are having.
stay true
23 Jan 2010, 17:08
Gerrard = Hird
Carragher = Fletch
Torres = Hurley :D
I've went to Anfield early this season when they beat stoke 4-0.
Crowd was electric. Nothing beats ANZAC day or big games.
YNWA = incredible
Hopefully we have a better season this year then they are having.
That is an insult to Fletch. Carragher is shit.
That is an insult to Fletch. Carragher is shit.
Both true to their colors, Fletch owns him though i agree.