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Not surprising.
They really don’t have much height at all and Almunia and to a lesser extent Fabianski are both flappers.
FWIW
The in-the-know guy at the Blue Moon transfer page cryptically linked this video. Suppose he means Dzeko, and I suppose the ‘power’ City showed will be getting him into the clubhou$e early in the window. or whatever
[btw, Blackpool should break lotsa Blue Moon hearts tomorrow if City’s facepalm history is followed]
thinking about it more ...
this guy claims this has nothing to do with Dzeko – so he’s really hanging his rep out there on the line – ‘cause he’s exhibited pretty solid “in-the-know” over the past year or so
So, Rom Lokaku? Sounds to me like Rom’s a Real Madrid/Mourinho fan tho’. Who knows …
I would think
Adebayor and/or Santa Cruz would be on their way out with Dzeko arriving at Eastlands.
Isn't Liverpool linked to Adebayor?
I’m having trouble keeping all the rumors straight in my head.
"...I'd rather play with little men..." - LSJ, 12/16/2010
by Past A Diving Michael Young on Jan 4, 2011 12:00 PM CST up reply actions
I keep track of rumors that haven't even been started yet.
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Nice
Looks like I have a bunch of new links to add.
Zonal Marking and the Tomkins Times are both excellent- I’m on both those sites daily.
"Scared? We're not scared...We do this every day. Scared is being in a prison yard."- Michael Young
Zonal Marking made a twitter list of those blogs
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
fify
www.footballtransferleague.co.uk
"...I'd rather play with little men..." - LSJ, 12/16/2010
by Past A Diving Michael Young on Jan 4, 2011 12:01 PM CST up reply actions
Transfer Window
Is it open now? Or opens Jan1?
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
SAF's response to whether or not United will be active in January
When asked about possible purchases the 69-year-old Scot stated there would “”http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/m/man_utd/9330523.stm" target="new">definitely not" be any new arrivals.
Err, I broke that quite badly.
Here’s the link
I was trying to remember how early last year I heard news ManU were on Hernandez.
Is there anybody you guys have targeted for next summer like that? Close-to-for-sure-wise?
BTW, does the thought ever cross your mind these days that you’d rather see Javier instead of Rooney on the field?
I've seen tons of mentions of United getting a keeper this summer
lately it’s Adler from the german league
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
Noone even remotely close-to-sure.
Lots of talk about Alexis Sanchez, Adler/De Gea (less so now with De Gea), and Defour last summer.
No. Rooney’s a much better link-up player than Chicharito and the goals will eventually start coming. I love Chicharito as a player but he needs to bulk up a bit before he’s ready to play a bigger role in PL games. He gets bullied off the ball very easily.
speaking of bulking up
I saw some old youtube clips of a young NDJ before he got thick. Dude used to have MOVES – really quick and attacking in the offensive 3rd. Not any more!! Bulked up and now he lives south of the center circle.
yeah, but I heard about it loooong before then, IIRC
Like – maybe he didn’t play any the 2nd half of the Mexican season for Guadalajara waiting for the opp to sign in the summer.
I don't remember off the top of my head.
I know he attended one of United’s CL games…in fact, I think it was when they were knocked out by Bayern.
Arsene
Didn’t rule a signing out, but there is no chance he signs anybody.
Vela will probably go on loan and some unfortunate team will get Alumnia. That’s probably the extent of Arsenal’s activity this window.
That team needs more neck-scarf.
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by thedirkatron on Jan 2, 2011 11:10 AM CST up reply actions
Hmmm
Just read on Twitter that Tony Barrett of the Times is reporting that Hodgson is on his way out, and that NESV (John Henry’s group) are actively searching for his replacement, but that they want a “high-calibre” man before dropping the hammer on Roy.
"Scared? We're not scared...We do this every day. Scared is being in a prison yard."- Michael Young
Times story's now up
https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=18xsN2KNWBgC5nr32iMPE-R4fuiNkPsGoH6xjaB4W5sk
"Scared? We're not scared...We do this every day. Scared is being in a prison yard."- Michael Young
Kenny
That’s what I’d expect- Dalglish on an interim basis until the summer. I could also see Sammy Lee, since he knows the club well, and has also managed before.
"Scared? We're not scared...We do this every day. Scared is being in a prison yard."- Michael Young
Could be a German?
Paul Tomkins mentioned this on his website this morning:
“Hearing that Klopp was approached for LFC job, and that in turn, he recommended Ralf Rangnick.”
"Scared? We're not scared...We do this every day. Scared is being in a prison yard."- Michael Young
ya know, in the future
When I look back at the Hodgson era at Liverpool, I’ll remember it as one loooong whine from Woy. sheesh
OK, that non-call against WB makes me feel lucky all the sudden.
And then Cheechoo scores anyway. Hey WB, you ruined the start of my morning, you moes.
Chicharito was left wide open right in front of the net.
been lots of non calls from what i’ve seen, many that should have gone against united.
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
You guys will probably miss Silva. Maybe Balo, too - and AJ.
Our whole team was GASSED today. Milner’s pretty fresh. Jo can play one of the wings.
Be prepared for Mancini to park a bus in your stadium. STALL!!!
Well, this makes me think Balo will be ready to face you guys.
"Mario has a swollen knee yesterday which is a hangover from his operation; he came in today and the swelling had gone down."
Dzeko is headed off to Spain to train with Wolfsburg.
Sunk a lot of expectant Blue Mooner hearts. Sad Pandas. Even if he shows up early next week, doubt he’s more than a late game sub against you guys. I figure you’ll face NDJ, Barry, Yaya, Milner, Tevez and Balo at front six. Bet Silva’s on ice next week.
gasp gasp 3-points gasp
Worst City ever game for Tevez. Hart tips 2 drives away from the upper 90.
Mancini hesitates and loses control of midfield again. Silva limps off grimacing … GULP.
Blackpool
were dreadful the first half and lucky to go in only down one. They were magnificent 2nd half and pushed City to the brink. Hart had two fantastic saves and Phillips tried to run City’s defense off the pitch. Damn near succeeded a time or two. Would have been great to nick a point but with that kind of effort and drive they’ll do more than just stay up this season.
saw this stat
When Silva was on the pitch: City 336 successful passes, Blackpool 240. Once he went off (on 64 mins): City 87, Blackpool 125.
I prepared myself to hear Holloway talk absolute CRAP in the postgame interview.
Instead he sounded very very sane.
He really does care more about effort and progress
than results. Yeah he wants to win and pick up points but more than that he wants his team to improve, play well and pass the ball playing attractive football. The first half they didn’t but as the second half wore on and Silva left the game Blackpool held onto the ball longer and gave themselves opportunities to score.
In some ways its disappointing not to have gotten anything from either of these fixtures against City but if you look at the matchup on paper as far as money and quality of player, I didn’t really expect otherwise. Thought it might be more high scoring but…
They have to beat Birmingham today
There’s a team really struggling. With the F.A. Cup break coming up, and a make-up game with Liverpool a week from tommorrow, a win is essential.
He's a really poor fit for Birmingham.
Not sure why he chose to go there.
basically b/c it was NOT barca i believe...
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
I cant decide who's worse
Squillaci or Koscienly.
Though Djourou seemed to pair well with Koscienly
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
Squillaci is really good at headers, especially into his own net
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
That tackle against Fabregas brings back a pretty good phrase used to describe Birmingham on the United forums.
“Shower of cunts.”
Johnson goes in two footed, catches Fabregas on the ankle while getting none of the ball, and then protests like he didn’t even touch him.
I assume if that was later in the match it would have been red
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
its a huge difference
and walcott bring much more energy than asharvin
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
Commentary for the Chicharito goal today.
“Well you better call Quincy, ‘cause there’s an autopsy going on in this West Brom defense” (???)
“I’m sorry, but Javier Hernandez could walk under a bed with a top hat on.”
He really isn't a LB though
Very typical of Villa to melt down late though
Remember to retire Fin's number, Mark.
"I've had people walk out on me before, but not when I was being so charming."
by jonthefon on Jan 2, 2011 9:27 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
Albrighton came on and ... SUCKED - thought he was better than that
AV by far was the most disheartened team City has played this season. Next game they go to Chelsea and draw. wild stuff
He's really talented.
But he’s also really young and got zero run under Fuckwad O’Hoolihan or whatever his name was.
Games like that are gonna happen.
He reminds me a lot of Der-Hol in terms of his unintentional awkward awesomeness.
I mean, how bad do you want to party with him and Lichaj in B-Vegas?
Really bad, I’m guessing.
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by thedirkatron on Jan 2, 2011 11:16 AM CST up reply actions
What in the hell is Albrighton wearing?
Also, Lichaj is the spitting image of Federico Macheda.
Not really, but in those pics they look a bit alike.
Macheda’s got a weird face-to-head ratio.
He’s like a fucking Dick Tracy villain.
I hate him and wish him death.
Fucking flop monkey.
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-LiamP(oppins)
He was on for ten minutes...
And that was still a great cross even though the defending was abysmal.
Remember to retire Fin's number, Mark.
"I've had people walk out on me before, but not when I was being so charming."
by jonthefon on Jan 2, 2011 5:58 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
"He really isn't a LB though"
Neither is fucking worthless Warnock.
Obviously my least favorite Villain is Ireland, but Warnock’s up there.
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by thedirkatron on Jan 2, 2011 11:13 AM CST up reply actions
Dzeko signed. 27m and between 150-180k a week.
Here comes the diamond.
by LiamP on Jan 3, 2011 2:31 AM CST via mobile reply actions
Shit got real
Pretty bargain-y too.
Remember to retire Fin's number, Mark.
"I've had people walk out on me before, but not when I was being so charming."
by jonthefon on Jan 3, 2011 6:48 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
That is a massive loss
You could argue that he has been City’s best pickup in the last transfer window. He is a brilliant player.
Fletcher-Gibson midfield
Lord give me strength.
by LiamP on Jan 4, 2011 1:47 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Is he talking about Ramsey?
or someone getting a haircut?
cesc4official Cesc Fàbregas Soler
Don‘t be scared if tomorrow you see a new player in the squad……
Maybe Fabregas
is going to change the name on his jersey
by Brett Perryman on Jan 4, 2011 5:19 PM CST up reply actions
Did you see what happened to Wellington Silva?
Our own little Alexi Ogando situation, being denied a work visa.
Doubtful.
Song probably pulled a Cisse and did something even worse to his hair.
by LiamP on Jan 4, 2011 5:42 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
like add bright pink spots to it?
it cant get much worse.
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
Holy shit did I call this or what?
Colored the facial hair blonde like Cisse too.
by LiamP on Jan 6, 2011 2:48 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
looks like its ramsey
ArsenalDotCom Arsenal.com
Arsène Wenger has confirmed Aaron Ramsey will return to the Club on Wednesday
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
Kinda interesting article about Beckham and the LA Galaxy
some interesting stats in it – sorta puts a black hat on him – it also seems to claim that Landycakes was denied permission to loan out to the EPL this season by the Galaxy FO
hey RC
I just listened to the Times soccer podcast. One guy said a journo buddy of his came away from a meeting with the new Liverpool FO thinking that these guys were profoundly clueless about the business side of Eurofootball. And the pod group generally agreed, calling them ingénues. This was in reference to the Hodgson situation – basically that firing Hodgson doesn’t solve anything because the American FO doesn’t know what they’re doing. They have bigger fish to fry than just finding a new caretaker mgr for the sake of canning Hodgson, himself a caretaker mgr in their eyes.
Is that Liverpool’s fans take on the situation? They weren’t mean-spirited or anti-American in their tone, just convinced that the people running things were horribly inexperienced, and that bigger probs than a new mgr existed.
BTW, they thought hiring Dalgliesh would be a mistake, since he wouldn’t be the long-term fix but just a bandaid. I was surprised at how harsh they were in their assessment of the Liverpool situation.
The new owners
The fan base seems mixed on them so far. You’ve got your element who’s opposed on general principle to foreign ownership (especially in the wake of Hicks/Gillett), there’s the group that’s pissed they haven’t fired Hodgson yet, there’s the group who’s still in “wait and see” mode, then there’s a few optimists.
I tend to fall in the “wait and see” camp. I can’t disagree that Henry’s group appears inexperienced, and I think they have a lot to learn, both about soccer in general, and Liverpool FC in particular. That said, they appear to recognize they need help. I know Henry has personally reached out to one LFC blogger I highly respect to get his opinions; they’ve held discussions with some of the major fan groups, and they hired Damien Comolli to oversee transfers.
I do like that ownership seems to be organizing the club on an Arsenal/Lyon model of acquiring and building around younger players, and maximizing the club’s commercial assets. As for the manager situation, I agree that Dalglish would be no more than a caretaker, and as much as I would like to see Hodgson gone, I also understand that it’s important to find the right replacement first.
"Scared? We're not scared...We do this every day. Scared is being in a prison yard."- Michael Young
Updated list of EPL/English club supporters!
Arsenal: sprite, zywica, rentz
Aston Villa: jonthefon, thedirkatron
Blackburn: HypoLuxa
Blackpool: Hull Fan
Chelsea: GhettoBear04
Everton: hinduplaya
Hull City: lupojohn3
Liverpool: RCCook
Newcastle: PADMY
Man City: shroomer
Man Utd.: LiamP, IrishP1
Spurs: tyd3311
Wolves: naropean
Remember to retire Fin's number, Mark.
"I've had people walk out on me before, but not when I was being so charming."
I am Man U and Reading...
I never make the fucking lists for anything… All I am know for is surveys and boobs…
JD’s like, "you want some fucking pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, bitches!"- RCCook
Have to admit, I cringe every time I see someone who supports United refer to themselves as a "Man U" fan.
by LiamP on Jan 5, 2011 3:00 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
I support United.
Just not your United.
"...I'd rather play with little men..." - LSJ, 12/16/2010
by Past A Diving Michael Young on Jan 5, 2011 3:48 PM CST up reply actions
Por que?
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-LiamP(oppins)
Why's that?
There’re more United’s out there than just Manchester.
Yeah, well at least I'm housebroken.
exactly... its is not like I am a Leeds United or a Dundee United fan
I am a Man U fan…
JD’s like, "you want some fucking pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, bitches!"- RCCook
That'd be totally boss if you were a Dundee United fan, though.
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"WHY IS LIAM POPPINS STICKING. IT'S AN ABSURDLY BAD NICKNAME"
-LiamP(oppins)
I like Dundee but don't keep up with the SPL to really consider myself a fan
JD’s like, "you want some fucking pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, bitches!"- RCCook
"Man U" is anathema to Manchester United supporters
The proper shorthand is “Man United”.
Not mediocre. Right about average
Ok sure, but still doesn't explain why it HAS to be United or nothing for Liam
Yeah, well at least I'm housebroken.
Guess it's like
people referring to U of Miami as The U…
If that’s the case, shame on you Poppins
Yeah, well at least I'm housebroken.
I approve this racism you did here.
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-LiamP(oppins)
It doesn't.
Call it United, Man United, I don’t care. Man U is wholly cringeworthy though.
by LiamP on Jan 6, 2011 10:48 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
I've only been given more reasons to call them Man U
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
Us Liverpool fans just call you "The Scum"
:)
"Scared? We're not scared...We do this every day. Scared is being in a prison yard."- Michael Young
"Man Ure"?
Remember to retire Fin's number, Mark.
"I've had people walk out on me before, but not when I was being so charming."
no la liga list?
heh then again thats just me + shroomer who are fans there…
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
So this thread is like Prime Rib.
And the basketball thread is like the weird brother of Prime Rib…right?
You're the Steak and Kindney Pie... whatever the fuck that is.
Me?
I’m ruggedly handsome.
And about to fly (boat-take?) to your stupid-dumb country and shoot Emile Heskey in the face.
If you want to shut up Jordan Henderson’s douche-face, just fucking punch it.
Don’t fucking push it.
FUCKING HURT THAT FUCKING PRICKASS MOTHER FUCKER.
FUCK HIM.
Also, Agbonlihor is fat now and I hate him.
“Oh, I’m a speedy striker, I think I’ll spend this off-season trying to bulk upin order to render all of my strengths completely moot…. Hooray for being a British guy!!!!”
No, FUCK you, Agbonlihor.
You fucking suck.
Also, play Albrighton more.
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"WHY IS LIAM POPPINS STICKING. IT'S AN ABSURDLY BAD NICKNAME"
-LiamP(oppins)
Agbonlahor
Does anyone else get him and Adebayor confused? Or am I the only one?
"Scared? We're not scared...We do this every day. Scared is being in a prison yard."- Michael Young
You're the only one.
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"WHY IS LIAM POPPINS STICKING. IT'S AN ABSURDLY BAD NICKNAME"
-LiamP(oppins)
Appearance wise?
Surely not, unless “they” all look alike to you.
Always knew Rob was a closet racist.
by LiamP on Jan 5, 2011 4:02 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
No, just the names
Although as much EPL as I watch, I really should know the difference.
And being a closet racist is progress for my family- most of them are fairly open about it. I actually have two second cousins who are in the KKK. :)
"Scared? We're not scared...We do this every day. Scared is being in a prison yard."- Michael Young
He's the new Emile Heskey!
Fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuck.
Remember to retire Fin's number, Mark.
"I've had people walk out on me before, but not when I was being so charming."
We kept imploring him to get mad and do fucking rapes...
…we never considered he’d do them on us.
The 40 trumps all!
"WHY IS LIAM POPPINS STICKING. IT'S AN ABSURDLY BAD NICKNAME"
-LiamP(oppins)
Isn't this what happened with Heskey?
Someone told him to do musclings up and then of course that made him start doing Emile Heskeyings.
Remember to retire Fin's number, Mark.
"I've had people walk out on me before, but not when I was being so charming."
No Balotelli tomorrow either.
So what are we looking at here?
Hart; Boateng, K. Toure, Kompany, Kolarov(? can he be trusted to defend Nasri or Walcott?); Barry, DeJong, Y. Toure; Milner, Tevez, Johnson(?)
Hoping for a draw but fearing an Arsenal win.
Good point about Kolarov - he sucked last week, had to be subbed off for Zabba.
And Micah Richards has arguably been better at RB than Boateng. Will be interesting to see who Mancini goes with at wingbacks in a big game. Form over paychex?
It wouldn’t surprise me if Jo starts over AJ. AJ ran his guts out for 90 mins over the weekend and yesterday attended the funeral one of his best friends – an apparent suicide. Tough ask to excel so soon.
I saw a good point made at an Arsenal blog – City’s point total is a bit inflated because, beyond the season opener @ Spurs, City haven’t played any of the big teams on the road yet. City is really an unknown in this situation. Form-wise, City have been playing better on the road than at home, so we got that going for us. Arsenal could be overlooking us a bit, too, considering the manhandling they gave us at COMS.
I was very hyped up for the City/Arse game at COMS a few weeks ago. Ended up with big pain. This week I’m just the opposite. Resolved to watching for Spurs and Chelsea to drop points today as my probable source of happiness. If City don’t lose I’ll be thrilled.
Dear Roy
If you ever start Paul Fucking Konchesky in a game of importance ever again, I will travel to Liverpool and beat you personally. Lucas has had to cover his useless ass all day today, and there’s only so much he can do.
Also, Daniel Agger is one of your best defenders. He should not be behind Skrtel, Carragher, and Kyrgiakos in the pecking order.
kthxbai
"Scared? We're not scared...We do this every day. Scared is being in a prison yard."- Michael Young
Never mind
I doubt you’re going to be managing this club tomorrow anyway. Down 3-0 to Rovers with a half-hour still to play.
"Scared? We're not scared...We do this every day. Scared is being in a prison yard."- Michael Young
Villa will give you Stephen Ireland for Agger.
I bet he’ll fit perfectly with Roy’s methodical training regimes which involves people not being complete airheads!
Remember to retire Fin's number, Mark.
"I've had people walk out on me before, but not when I was being so charming."
This game reminds me of City's game over the weekend.
We grew mentally and emotionally exasperated by our inability to put away our chances. Blackpool enventually took advantage and won the run of play and some good chances.
Arsenal kinda started to look that way here – the exasperation affecting their energy level and concentration to the point where City began to balance the run of play over the last 20 mins or so. If AJ can get on the field for Yaya or Barry before we go down a goal, I give us a chance not to lose – his quickness could really help by replacing a plodder in midfield. SWP for Jo over the last 20 mins might bring some more quickness.
have to agree with the Arsenal fans
Boring boring City.
Not mediocre. Right about average
by trza on Jan 5, 2011 3:41 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Zonal Marking's take:
Mancini got what he came for with a dogged defensive display. City had to withstand an early Arsenal siege, in a similar way to the opening day 0-0 at Spurs, but were much more comfortable in the second half, although there still has to be an improvement in turning defence into attack – too often City simply had no forward pass from the back.
I think this will be FO’s job this summer – find young, athletic, skilled 2-way players to put in the midfield instead of Barry, Yaya and Milner.
x
young, athletic, skilled 2-way players
I sort of agree with you, but that’s a pretty tough ask even if you have an unlimited budget. You could go after guys like Hamsik and Nuri Sahin and it would work fine. They’re not really 2-way players, but I don’t think that’s what you have to have. You just need to find a guy who’ll supplement your attack and who isn’t completely defensively challenged…that way you can just push Yaya Toure back to a more natural position.
Shut up.
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-LiamP(oppins)
My game MVP's
1 – Van Persie – beyond that fab save by Joe Hart, I was always glad when you had the ball rather than Cesc, Nasri or Walcott.
2 – Wenger – thank you for not bringing on Chamahk for Van Persie and for putting Arshevin on for Walcott. Really really helped.
3 – Wolves and Toffies – you guys rawk.
Yay for Wolves being out of the relegation zone!
Boo for the 11 year-old emo/goth/hannahmontanafan spelling of “rock”…
Please put this poster up in your sex-office and/or apartment living room.
I hate everything.
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"WHY IS LIAM POPPINS STICKING. IT'S AN ABSURDLY BAD NICKNAME"
-LiamP(oppins)
I googled "British guy who sucks" and that pic came up.
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Is that you?
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by thedirkatron on Jan 10, 2011 11:28 PM CST up reply actions
Doubtful, but okay.
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"WHY IS LIAM POPPINS STICKING. IT'S AN ABSURDLY BAD NICKNAME"
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by thedirkatron on Jan 10, 2011 11:32 PM CST up reply actions
Today couldn't have gone any better for united.
lucky bastards
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
Roy, Carlo, and Avram all lose today.
Lots of vacancies tomorrow, I’d guess.
"...I'd rather play with little men..." - LSJ, 12/16/2010
by Past A Diving Michael Young on Jan 5, 2011 3:50 PM CST reply actions
And Time Warner is even worse
Reason #939393 I hate them: Apparently there was some sort of weather or abduction warning, so both of my receivers did this EAS thing and instead of returning to normal after it was over they essentially shut down and didn’t record the game (I had them both set to record just in case). I’m going to have to get over my DirecTV billing vendetta because I can’t take much more of TWC.
by Brett Perryman on Jan 5, 2011 7:15 PM CST up reply actions
I hate Directv, too.
But there’s really no other viable option.
TW can do complete and utter suckings on my fucking grundle.
Fuckers.
The 40 trumps all!
"WHY IS LIAM POPPINS STICKING. IT'S AN ABSURDLY BAD NICKNAME"
-LiamP(oppins)
fabregas was giving him some shit after the game
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
He's from Spain.
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Glimpse inside United's facility.
20 minutes of a 60 minute program but that’s all I can find online. Anyone know how this compares to Valley Ranch, for example?
less impressed that I thought I would be
Boone Pickens and OSU blows Man U away…
I guess it really is true that European sports are 10 years behind the US in training and application of technology in sports.
JD’s like, "you want some fucking pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, bitches!"- RCCook
That's what I thought too, but I've never been around a US equivalent.
Thought Carrington would be a lot more impressive than it was. Pretty underwhelming.
by LiamP on Jan 6, 2011 3:06 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
That is less impressive than several university athletic compounds I have been around
much less on par with some of the athletic palaces in the NFL….
JD’s like, "you want some fucking pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, bitches!"- RCCook
Dzeko signing now official - pronounced "JAYKO" per the Bosnians polluting the Blue Moon forum.
Per MCFC.com. His English is pretty good, which can’t hurt.
I'm shocked!
Arsène Wenger has ruled out a January bid for Eden Hazard.
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
Yep
Arsène Wenger has confirmed that Arsenal are considering a move for the Lille forward Eden Hazard this summer.
The player said this week that, with clubs from all over Europe courting him, he dreams of moving to the Emirates. “Let us try to make his dream come true,” Wenger said when told of the player’s ambition.
Yah, he pretty much said he wasn't gonna leave his sex-place 'till summertime.
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And Roy is officially goneskis.
I will be amused if they’re just as mediocre under Dalglish.
Remember to retire Fin's number, Mark.
"I've had people walk out on me before, but not when I was being so charming."
by jonthefon on Jan 8, 2011 6:06 AM CST via mobile reply actions
WOO-HOO!!!!
Nice man, Roy, but wrong for our club. I wish him well, but won’t miss him.
"Scared? We're not scared...We do this every day. Scared is being in a prison yard."- Michael Young
You think they stick with Daglish?
I’d like to see Boas or Deschamps.
I’m a white boy who doesn’t think a black man is good enough to manage my baseball team.-Lonestarjon
Not past this season
Dalglish does command a ton of respect in that locker room, but the club seems like they want him in more of an advisory capacity long-term. I suppose things could change if they finish top four and make a deep run in the Europa League.
From what I’ve read of the candidates rumored for the job, Vilas Boas and Deschamps both seem like they’d be good fits. Deschamps was supposedly a strong candidate over the summer, but the board at the time was fixated on bringing in an English manager. For what it’s worth, Vilas Boas has worked previously with Steve Clarke, who was hired today as a first team coach, and they reportedly have a good relationship.
Other names I’ve heard mentioned recently: Dortmund manager Jurgen Klopp, Ralf Rangnick, who just left Hoffenheim, Owen Coyle, and FC Copenhagen manager Stale Solbakken.
"Scared? We're not scared...We do this every day. Scared is being in a prison yard."- Michael Young
I liked the sound of that German who just quit his club over the holidays... Rangnick, I think.
Ah… and now I see you mentioned him.
Sounds like the best man for the job to me.
Basically whoever’s got enough heft in his ballsack to send Ladyboy Torres packing is the man y’all need.
He’s just a fucking pussy.
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by thedirkatron on Jan 10, 2011 11:23 PM CST up reply actions
Such a great name.
I’d NEVER call him a wanker.
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by thedirkatron on Jan 10, 2011 11:28 PM CST up reply actions
Klopp
I heard that he not only said no, but recommended Rangnick.
From what I’ve read of Rangnick, he seems like a guy well-equipped to handle our current squad. Like Rafa, he favors a high defensive line, lots of pressing, and the possession game. He also seems to share Rafa’s prickly personality, and hasn’t been afraid to speak his mind, which could be a potential issue. On the other hand, his attacking philosophy is reportedly more in the Wenger mold, and he’s cited him as someone he greatly looks up to.
Vilas Boas also seems like a great choice- learned from one of the best in Mourinho, and has also made his name at Porto.
Both Rangnick and Vilas Boas speak fluent English, and have spent time in the country, so they probably wouldn’t have as much trouble adjusting as some other foreign managers might. And I expect we will go foreign for our next hire- just a gut feeling there.
"Scared? We're not scared...We do this every day. Scared is being in a prison yard."- Michael Young
Umm, No
bobanddan The world was a better place when Leeds United was in the EPL. Never cared for them, but miss them now. Shame
With Alan Smith, Viduka and Batty
i never liked ’em either.
where is O’Leary these days?
Yeah, well at least I'm housebroken.
Theo admits to diving to get Arsenal's last minute pen.
I cannot believe he’s not getting raked over the coals for this. If his name was Theopolus Walcottpopolis, there would be massive cries to suspend him for 7 games or something.
It wasn't the last minute penalty
It was the one before that. Got awarded a penalty initially but it was waved off when Bendtner was ruled offsides.
That said, he’s an idiot for admitting this.
It's fucking soccer.
No one would care.
Soccer = Floppings.
Soccer is awesome, but pretending like the flop isn’t completely and totally accepted as part of the game is lik pretending we take your baseball opinions seriously even though we read all your comments in a British accent.
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Yeah, for a while I convinced myself soccer sucked because they spent too much time on the ground.
Then I found out getting kicked in the shins, even with pads, hurts like fuck.
Then I realized I was being stupid.
Remember to retire Fin's number, Mark.
"I've had people walk out on me before, but not when I was being so charming."
It's really not though.
Is it widely done? Yes. Is it completely and totally accepted? Hell fucking no.
And if his name was Dennis Berstaff you'd never admit that.
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It really is, though.
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lol
That Berbabatov penalty was pretty ridiculous.
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Needed the replay to tell it was a dive.
Was a poor decision by Webb but one that’s made quite often. The red on Gerrard was fully justified, and those were really the only two talking points.
Stevie & Babel
I didn’t think so at first, but after getting a couple more looks at it, yeah, that red card was justified.
Still, I thought the team played with a lot more passion today, and to be down a man for an hour and only lose 1-0 at Old Trafford on a dodgy penalty- well, that sucks, but I’m not terribly upset by it. Reina looked like his old self today, and I hope Kenny took note of Martin Kelly’s performance, and finds a way to get him in the first team more often.
Loved Babel’s tweet, even if he’s likely to get a fine for it.
"Scared? We're not scared...We do this every day. Scared is being in a prison yard."- Michael Young
Martin Kelly.
I don’t understand the praise for his performance today. I thought he looked good but in no way did he keep Giggs in his pocket, which is what quite a few of your lot have indicated. Giggs was one of United’s top 3 performers today along with Rio and Rafael, so I don’t follow that logic at all.
More passion perhaps, but Torres still looked really languid and, frankly, uninterested. I’m guessing a lot of that has to do with Gerrard’s exit since they have some crazy symbiotic relationship, but he has to show a bit more than he did today. Your only legitimate goal threats were a Maxi shot hit straight at Kuzczczzczak and the Fabio Aurelio FK.
Rafael... Fuck you guys for having him.
I hate you.
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by thedirkatron on Jan 10, 2011 6:01 PM CST up reply actions
have you ever called someone a "wanker"?
I’ve always wanted a British guy to call me a wanker in one of them silly accents y’all have.
Can we arrange for you to call me that sometime?
Do you own a telephone or perhaps a computer?
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by thedirkatron on Jan 10, 2011 9:32 PM CST up reply actions
Not once in America. Used the term frequently before I moved here and I do it occasionally when I call friends from England or go back there.
I’ll do it if you win the AL league next year.
i must say i am excited about the league next year...
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
by knockoutking on Jan 10, 2011 10:23 PM CST up reply actions
If it goes on it'll be in a new format with a new draft.
No real reason to keep on with the Dirkatron show.
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by thedirkatron on Jan 10, 2011 11:24 PM CST up reply actions
Probably.
There’ll be too many replacement managers to stick with current rosters.
Yes, plus I am the sexual monster of that league so things have to be changed or we risk a league where we can crown the champ after like a week again.
No one wants that… unless you happened to be a wanker, or an urchin, or an urchin who was also a wanker.
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by thedirkatron on Jan 10, 2011 11:31 PM CST up reply actions
At times I think the term "thundercunt" was designed specifically for you.
I’ll have to sort out the details but I’m assuming there’ll be anywhere from 5-6 of the old group back and then 4-5 replacements needed.
How do we decide which ones stay and which one go?
As the only non-Dirkatronical league champion (albiet an accidental champion and one in which I have never and will never fully recognize), I hereby designate you and me the official sexual deciders of who’s on and who’s out.
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by thedirkatron on Jan 10, 2011 11:39 PM CST up reply actions
I think we start with the people that were truly active last year.
So, that’s me, you, Eric, Maurice and BDavidson. Then go from there. KOK and his no-1B and Chris Davis at UTL for half the season-ass can be in too I suppose, but on a fucking probationary status.
wont happen again
but fwiw i had branyan at 1b
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
by knockoutking on Jan 10, 2011 11:50 PM CST up reply actions
Also, of course "thundercunt" was designed specifically for me.
You made it up just now, and you’re obsessed with me.
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by thedirkatron on Jan 10, 2011 11:39 PM CST up reply actions
Do a search for "thundercunt" on LSB.
You’re quite wrong, sir.
Dude... effort.
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by thedirkatron on Jan 10, 2011 11:42 PM CST up reply actions
Oh.
It’s still pretty bad, though.
It sounds like it should be a good one, but it just doesn’t work.
I’m a bit offended you called me something you first used on fucking Rev, but I know you love me like a dear loves a stream with very little pollution in it, so I’ll let it pass.
Sex.
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by thedirkatron on Jan 10, 2011 11:56 PM CST up reply actions
I love it and I wish cunt was a more acceptable word over here.
Barring the interwebs, it’s been basiucally erased from my lexicon.
Cunt is good, yes.
Thundercunt is like you went and went JoJo the Idiot Circus Boy on a perfectly good curse word and just kind of wrecked it.
Diminishing returns and all that jazz.
But of course you can’t see that.
You’re too busy finding the idea of a man dressed as a woman fucking HILARIOUS.
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by thedirkatron on Jan 11, 2011 12:03 AM CST up reply actions
Bit of trivia:
Dame Edna’s actually Australian.
You possum buttfag.
Remember to retire Fin's number, Mark.
"I've had people walk out on me before, but not when I was being so charming."
Crikey you are a real knobber.
Remember to retire Fin's number, Mark.
"I've had people walk out on me before, but not when I was being so charming."
No, British people just genereally find the idea of man dressed as woman to be hilarious.
Benny Hill and all that.
I’m sure you have the DVD box set that late night television is always trying to sell me.
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by thedirkatron on Jan 11, 2011 12:14 AM CST up reply actions
Hmm...
http://www.lonestarball.com/2010/10/23/1769563/al-champs-epl-thread#50329950
Remember to retire Fin's number, Mark.
"I've had people walk out on me before, but not when I was being so charming."
Yah, it's hard to get too varied with racisms.
It’s fun to do racisms, but there’s really only so many stereotypes to work off of.
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by thedirkatron on Jan 11, 2011 12:29 AM CST up reply actions
wait, there is an IF?
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
by knockoutking on Jan 10, 2011 11:48 PM CST up reply actions
Babel charged by the FA today
With improper conduct.
Shine on, Ryan, you crazy diamond. And score some damn goals for us again, will ya?
"Scared? We're not scared...We do this every day. Scared is being in a prison yard."- Michael Young
Are y'all still the front runners to sign Lacina Traore?
I heard it was y’all but then I heard it was Fulham.
I love that guy.
He appears to be one guy who’s almost a lock to move, and apparently he wants to go to England.
He’s actually good so of course Villa won’t go near him.
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by thedirkatron on Jan 10, 2011 9:34 PM CST up reply actions
Traore
I know there’s some interest, but I haven’t heard anything linking him strongly to us.
The three players I keep hearing we’re after are Ryan Shawcross, Luis Suarez, and Ricky van Wolfswinkel. I know our scouts have also been taking a good look at Hazard and Sylvain Marveaux, a winger who plays for Rennes in the French league, and is available on a free transfer this summer.
"Scared? We're not scared...We do this every day. Scared is being in a prison yard."- Michael Young
Hazard won't go anywhere till the summer, though.
And I’d heard he’s not at all interested in Liverpool. (Though obviously that could change drastically depending on the manager y’all do sex-moves on.)
I’ve also heard y’all are going hard after Lukaku… Jeezus do I hope he heads to Real, though.
He looks like an absolute beast in the making.
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by thedirkatron on Jan 10, 2011 11:25 PM CST up reply actions
That's madness.
Unless Liverpool get mad transfer resources and make the top 4, there’s a 0% chance he goes there. He’ll be the hottest commodity on the market this summer…why would he go to Liverpool in this state? Same goes for Lukaku, who I think is destined for Chelsea or Real.
Well, it all depends what happens with their ownership.
If the new owners aren’t willing to spend 20-30mm pounds-of-money, then why the fuck did they buy the team?
And, even so, assuming they’re gonna sell some of their shit (mainly Ladyboy) they can at least expect some cash to free up that way.
Although, FWIW, I said I don’t think there’s anyway Thorgan’s Bro ends up in Red, I actually do think there’s a realistic chance they snag Lukaku.
I’d favor Chelsea and Real as well, but I think that one’s at least doable, and I’ve read reports their main scout is in love with Romelu’s penis.
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by thedirkatron on Jan 10, 2011 11:37 PM CST up reply actions
Lukaku
His father is very involved with his future plans and says he won’t go anywhere until he finishes his schooling in Belgium. After that, he wants him to go to a top-level club that can develop his talent. Does that sound like Liverpool?
Everyone’s in love with Lukaku. The guy’s in his teens, is proficient with both feet and is built like a fucking house. Comps are totally meaningless most of the time but he is a young Drogba.
Come one, now.
I’m no Liverwanker, but Liverpool is not a top level club?
Sure they are.
They’re down right now, but even a fan of the British New York Yankees has to admit Liverpool is still very much a top-level club.
And, yah, I know he’s not going anywhere till the summer cause Roger loves him some Belgium schooling, but I fail to see how that hurts Liverpool.
Like I said, I favor other clubs over them, but I still think him to the Pool is a very real possibility.
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by thedirkatron on Jan 10, 2011 11:45 PM CST up reply actions
In a vacuum perhaps, but at the moment their star is fading in comparison with other clubs.
Their club is in a bad way right now. This will be the 2nd consecutive year without CL football and what quality young players have they’ve produced over the last few years? Lucas? I don’t think they can compete with City, Chelsea (even with Roman’s penny-pinching of late), United (even with their financial situation) or maybe even Spurs financially. Developmentally, I don’t see why a young player, particularly one as demanded as Lukaku, would go there when he would have his veritable pick of the litter.
Oh, I didn't know we were going shortsited.
Yes, shortsitedly speaking, Liverpool is fucked and they have no shot at signing anyone ever and Manyoo will never ever lose and Dame Judy Dench is the best coach ever, LOL!!!!!
But, realistically I don’t see it panning out that way.
The Liverpool-iness of Liverpool has to have a longer shelf-life than that.
Or maybe you’re British-ier than me and I should shut the fuck up before you show me that book again.
We’ll see, I spoze.
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by thedirkatron on Jan 11, 2011 12:01 AM CST up reply actions
Liverpool's under the ownership of a group that's completely new to football ownership and whose budget is complete speculation.
They’re being managed by a glorified caretaker and their best (non-GK) players are a constantly crocked 30 year old and a constantly crocked 26 year old with the ankles of a 40 year old. Their 10 year future is impossible to speculate on, but the recent history speaks volumes.
I’m not saying Liverpool will collapse into a pile of ruin, but why would anyone as in demand as Lukaku choose them in their current state?
Are we talking about that quote a few months back?
That was taken well out of context, which is no shock.
As Poppins said, he said something about liking Spanish footsoccer and loving Real Madrid or something, but it definitely wasn't what it was made out to be, imo.
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by thedirkatron on Jan 11, 2011 12:12 AM CST up reply actions
Well, like I said, a lot of it depends on how the new ownership acts.
I was under the impression they paid a huge sum for the franchise in order to get them back to the top, cause otherwise why the fuck buy the team?
If they’re not gonna free up a bunch of funds, then, yah, they’re fucked and no wonderkid’s gonna go out of his way to end up there.
But I see a different short-term future up there than you, I suppose.
Like we’ve both basically said, nobody really has any clue cause nobody knows fuckall about how the owners are gonna conduct themselves financially and they don’t even have a new long-term manager at this point.
I see it going one way, you see it going another.
I don’t think either of is “wrong”, it’s just that no one fucking knows.
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by thedirkatron on Jan 11, 2011 12:11 AM CST up reply actions
Good grief, C. Ronaldo already has 30 fucking goals this season.
Remember to retire Fin's number, Mark.
"I've had people walk out on me before, but not when I was being so charming."
in la liga...
messi: 15 games, 18 goals, 12 assists, 71 shots
ronaldo: 18 games, 22 goals, 6 assists, 127 shots
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
by knockoutking on Jan 10, 2011 10:09 AM CST up reply actions
He's still Messi's bitch, though.
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by thedirkatron on Jan 10, 2011 6:00 PM CST up reply actions
I hate you still.
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by thedirkatron on Jan 10, 2011 9:34 PM CST up reply actions
That's incredibly awesome.
No wonder Ireland conquered England.
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by thedirkatron on Jan 10, 2011 9:37 PM CST up reply actions
The Lady Parks-down at the end is the best thing ever.
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by thedirkatron on Jan 10, 2011 9:38 PM CST up reply actions
Also, is there a petition or something we could sign to try to get Albrighton more PT?
He’s so good.
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by thedirkatron on Jan 10, 2011 6:02 PM CST up reply actions
I dunno, convince Houllier that Agbonlahor and Young are both injured or something.
Remember to retire Fin's number, Mark.
"I've had people walk out on me before, but not when I was being so charming."
Albrighton has been pretty much the best player for Villa this season, along with Downing.
Young’s been pretty good in his free role overall, but he’s tended to play up-and-down.
Just that Albrighton really should play whenever he can.
Except it might not matter when they don’t have a single fucking forward.
Remember to retire Fin's number, Mark.
"I've had people walk out on me before, but not when I was being so charming."
Carew was pretty bad in the couple of games he played before Houllier came in as well.
Remember to retire Fin's number, Mark.
"I've had people walk out on me before, but not when I was being so charming."
Yah, unfortunately you're right.
Still, though.
Gotta be better than Tubby Agbonlihor, no?
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by thedirkatron on Jan 10, 2011 9:46 PM CST up reply actions
Carew is barely functional at this point... but, still, I agree.
We’ve got fantastic wingers who all deliver great crosses into the box, but asking Emile Heskey and Jiggle-Tits to geton the end of one them is like asking a crumpet to taste delicious… it’s just not going to happen.
At least Carew is fucking mean.
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by thedirkatron on Jan 10, 2011 9:45 PM CST up reply actions
Agreed on all counts.
If I find the man who convinced Agbo it was a good idea to try to add 20 lbs. this off season in an attempt to become a more “complete” forward, I’m gonna stick my man-penis inside of every single hole on his fucking body.
He’s been beyond putrid.
To me the main problem is our best three players this season are all wingers… Young and Downing functioning best on the left, and Alby on the right…. if someone (Liverpool?) were willing to buy high on Young, would you do it? (Say, 22mm pounds of money?)
I think I would.
Fuck do our forwards suck.
I wish we’d sit Agbo until he stopped being fat and just play Delfuenso.
At least he’s fast enough to be threatening.
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by thedirkatron on Jan 10, 2011 9:42 PM CST up reply actions
If someone offers a fee above 20m (presumably not like, 20.1mil or some shit like that)
I would do it.
I used to worry that playing one forward was ‘wasting’ the others on the bench. Now…
Except Delfouneso doesn’t seem to bother pressing, can’t hold the ball up, and the team will probably never knock the ball into space for him anyway.
I guess I haven’t seen enough to properly opine on him, but I’d rather have him play in the Championship on loan or something to gain some consistency.
I wonder how Weimann will do. Seriously, I’ve been reduced to some guy who’s been injured all season.
Fuck-cock.
Remember to retire Fin's number, Mark.
"I've had people walk out on me before, but not when I was being so charming."
I'm worried we're gonna make a panic move for some older forward that I'm just gonna absolutely HATE.
Like, say, Robbie Keane.
You’re probably right about Delfuenso… I guess my frustration there is that this is a re-building year, and yet we still can’t be bothered to get our young forward (the one we should theoretically be re-building around) out there on the pitch at all.
He should’ve at least been given some run in some of the cup matches or whatever… I did not need to see Gabby’s titts jiggle against the Blades this past weekend, for instance.
But you’re prolly right and he’d be best served by getting regular PT on a chamipionship side this second half. (Lichaj, too, for that matter.)
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by thedirkatron on Jan 10, 2011 9:55 PM CST up reply actions
WTF is that?
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by thedirkatron on Jan 10, 2011 11:26 PM CST up reply actions
Oh, wow.
That is Bendtender, isn’t it?
Sheesh.
That’s the douchiest pic of him I’ve ever seen.
And, yah, I’d actually love Bendtender.
He’s a terrible fit at Arsenal right now (they don’t have a system to utilize a PF-type striker at the moment), but he’d be light-years ahead of the oldies-and-fatties lineup of forwards we’ve got at the moment.
Fucking Agbonlihor… I fucking want to stab him in his waddle.
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by thedirkatron on Jan 10, 2011 11:48 PM CST up reply actions
Hell yes I'd take Bendtner.
Remember to retire Fin's number, Mark.
"I've had people walk out on me before, but not when I was being so charming."
SELL HIM ARSENE
Remember to retire Fin's number, Mark.
"I've had people walk out on me before, but not when I was being so charming."
Cool.
You can have Ireland!!!
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by thedirkatron on Jan 10, 2011 11:59 PM CST up reply actions
We'll take him as well.
Remember to retire Fin's number, Mark.
"I've had people walk out on me before, but not when I was being so charming."
lol
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by thedirkatron on Jan 11, 2011 12:03 AM CST up reply actions
LOL, my feelings exactly.
“Scraps!? Fuck yah we’ll take scraps!!!”
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by thedirkatron on Jan 10, 2011 11:57 PM CST up reply actions
I don't think Liverpool has 20m to spend...much less on one player.
There’s been talk about United being in for Young if Valencia doesn’t recover soon, but his comeback has been moved up to early February (by which point Park should be back), so that’s not likely.
No, Young's been fine.
Being asked to play out of position this year behind the striker has been awkward for him (he’s got a pure LW’ers skillset, imo) but overall he’s been pretty good.
However, as jtf said, being a creative player on a team with no one to create for is kind of a losing proposition from the get go.
I haven’t seen any drop in his work ethic or passion, though, despite all the shit going on around Villa Park, which says a lot about him, imo.
He’s not one of the guys I blame at all for the mess we’re in.
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by thedirkatron on Jan 10, 2011 9:51 PM CST up reply actions
HAHA FUCK STEPHEN IRELAND
WHO THE BEJEEZUS THOUGHT HE WOULD BE A CREATIVE SOURCE
OH WAIT THAT FUCKING MORON WAS ME AT FIRST
Remember to retire Fin's number, Mark.
"I've had people walk out on me before, but not when I was being so charming."
He totally could be.
He just doesn’t give a fuck.
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by thedirkatron on Jan 11, 2011 12:42 AM CST up reply actions
An Arshavin interview with Ovechkin
What type of training do you dislike the most?
A: Cross country, running long distances.
Don't fuck with the Russians, Mo.
Just fucking don’t.
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by thedirkatron on Jan 10, 2011 9:47 PM CST up reply actions
WANKER WANKER WANKER
I love this word.
I’m going to call everyone a wanker all the time now.
The British are weak, but their ridiculous insults make me giggle, so there’s that.
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Wanker, twit and pillock are really the only ones worth mentioning, in my eyes.
Remember to retire Fin's number, Mark.
"I've had people walk out on me before, but not when I was being so charming."
I still use mong and variations on mong (monghead)
It’s wonderful and not well known here.
I like to use the soccer-isms on people.
Like I tell a girl-slut that “I’ve just got such qulaity about my game” or “Last night was a howler” or something like that.
British people are so fucking adorable.
Are their British ladies?
I think maybe I need to do a sex on one.
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by thedirkatron on Jan 10, 2011 11:42 PM CST up reply actions
I'm so bored and my entire shitass city is snowed in for at least the next two days so I got shitall to do.
So… Anybody play FIFA11 on ye olde PS3*?
I’d be up for a game.
You’ll never guess my Screenname.
*It’s a videogame system. We have those in America, you fucking wanker. You know who I’m talking to.
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Of course you do.
So lame.
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by thedirkatron on Jan 11, 2011 7:09 PM CST up reply actions
Freaking Vermaelen
Arsène Wenger has confirmed that Arsenal will move for a new centre-half in the January transfer window following the news that Thomas Vermaelen suffered another injury setback.
interesting
Football Supporter Map of London
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
Crystal Palace!!!!
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by thedirkatron on Jan 11, 2011 7:09 PM CST up reply actions
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