Was going to put this in another thread but figure there's probably enough interest around to make one of it's own. Was thinking about where England go from here, figure it's probably only a couple of months before the world cup qualifiers start. New manager, but what of the squad. For me...
I'm not sure if the stats will back this up but I'm noticing more and more injuries, recurring injuries and injury crisis' in football at the moment.
Anyway, I complain about it every few weeks so why not a thread?
So, read this today, pretty interesting given Liverpools recent troubles. And...
Likely to make his last appearance (in the stands) at a premier league game this week before a move up north. In a highly decorated career he has won:
Man City Young Player of the Year 2009/10
FA Cup 2010/11
It will be a sad day for the premier league when he exits stage right, and I'm sure...
We've had one of these before, just somewhere to discuss how we see the board and how we would like it to.
Anyway, this is what I'd like to see happen to the board.
The Terrace - Scrap it. No-one goes on there, and it just gives people excuses to censor anything remotely humourous on the main...
Opposite of the other thread, this is the one that made you feel sick.
For me, Dean Ashton for West Ham against us in the FA Cup quarters, must have been around 2005. At the time I thought it was best chance we were ever going to get of making it to a cup final.
Middlesbrough beat us 0-1...
On the TV last night Neville and Carragher said that Aguero is the only world class player in the premier league.
Different people have different definitions of world class, some say it's a player that would make a world XI. I reckon its someone that wouldnt look out of place playing in any...
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Wondering if we could come up with a couple of XI's, first of a team of players not selected for the world cup squads. Second a team of players whose countries didn't qualify.
Been touched on a bit in other threads. Thought it would be worth getting a bit of discussion going on what teams will be doing/need to do next season. What their expectations will be and what movements are going to happen.
For City, I think we need to win the league. Especially if we don't win...
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/manchester-united/10728515/Manchester-Uniteds-decline-is-bad-for-the-Premier-League-says-Richard-Scudamore.html
Staggering comments from him. "Generally" in the business of putting on a competition where people can compete.
And I can't see any...
What stats would you look for in a player if you were recruiting by stats alone? Would it be a good way of recruiting? Does work in other sports.
For example the stats most used for keepers is save percentage and clean sheets.
Personally I think control of your area is much more important so I...
Manages his 1000th Arsenal game on the weekend against Chelsea.
I may not agree with some of the things he says and with his vision for club and the game but the bloke deserves a lot of credit.
Doubt 1000 will happen again after this. But quite an achievement.
Been raised by Carragher that clubs need to stick with the manager for the whole season.
I generally think that clubs should be able to do what they like but the idea has some merit.
Few benefits that I can see:
- Gives the managers the full season to live or die on their results of the...
I know it's not for everyone but I reckon the league Cup is great. And the final should be a fantastic occasion.
Logic says City should win, but logic had City winning the FA Cup as the last leg of a multi last year as well.
And its not as if Sunderland havent caused us all sorts of problems...
Theres now quite a few games that will have to be played late in the season, could be interesting especially in the context of title, top 4 and relegation races. Anyway, postponed games so far are:
Man United v Man City (league cup final) - 25 March
Sunderland v West Brom (league cup final) -...
Wasn't aware that changes had been made. But for someone to be charged:
1. The ref has to confirm he did not have a full view of the incident. If he can't do that no charges will be laid.
2. The matter then gets referred to a panel of 3 former refs, if they unanimously agree it was a red card...
Thought it was worth its own thread, as it looks as if he will be contesting the charges. This is translated from his facebook page.
The dumpling I believe is the english translation for the Quenelle.
Takeover of Villa was mooted a few months ago, apparently still a possibility.
A club going nowhere at the moment and it must be depressing being a Villa fan right now.
Can't do much with spending with the FFP rules but they could get a manager with ambition and start to move forward again...
Puncheon has basically accused Warnock of giving extra appearance and bonus money, and taking a chunk in return for selecting them. He's deleted the tweets, but plenty of pics about.
Lawyers rubbing their hands together I suspect
About now that football clubs release their annual financial results. Particularly important this year as it will be the first reporting period for FFP.
Chelseas came out last night (good time to bury bad news?).
Revenue of £255.8m and a loss of £49.4m. Combined with last years profit if £1.4m...
Found this staggering
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/manchester-united/10510758/Manchester-United-midfielder-Ashley-Young-unapologetic-about-his-reputation-as-a-diver.html
Knockouts been decided in this comp, all the English teams got through except Man United who finished bottom of their group. First named teams won the group, I believe they will host a one legged R16 playoff against a group runner up. Can't play someone from your own association in this round...
On ITV now over here. Interesting stuff, I'm sure there will be streams/downloads about.
Keane not on best terms with Fergie, thought it was interesting that Scholes, Giggs and Neville didnt make his United XI. Vieira's more obvious.
Good talk about some of the big games between the two.
I don't think this one is going to go away, so rather than clog up the div 2 thread with something that isn't necessarily restricted to div 2, here 'tis.
So far arrests for spot fixing include:
Whitehawk FC (Conference South) - Michael Boateng, Hakeem Adelakun
Tranmere (div 3) - Akpo Sodje...