Football Thread (formally Soccer Thread)

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That's the PG version of what was being sung around the Emirates when City played there recently.

Warning: Language.

[R3DM@N]

+1

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After Yossi won us that game last weekend, they brought out the original Nasri song, but changed it to benayuon.

[JuDgE MenTaL]

What the fuck is this about?

"Chelsea players furious at Nicolas Anelka being banned from the club Christmas party — as revealed by Sportsmail — organised their own celebrations for the departing French striker on Friday in defiance of Villas-Boas, it was reported on Sunday night."

Anelka has been a key player for us and given a lot to the club, this is such a piss poor move by AVB. Way to get your team and fans onside...

Of course, it's probably the grand plan to remove any and all player power.

Apparently we're injury central now aswell and some are mysteriously 'ill', funny that. Our back 4 for Wolves = Bertrand, Hutchinson, Chaloba, Boswinga I shit you not. Mind you they couldn't do a worse job...

Torres will be starting but only because Drogba, Sturridge and Kalou are injured ....jeez. What a season this is going to be.

[LeadCollector]

What is going on? The only result I have gotten right so far was the Wolves Chelsea match..... Apart from that it seems 2012 is upside down world

[JuDgE MenTaL]

Yea it's mental mate, Villa just got outplayed by Swansea too...makes the result against us look even more crazy. Gooners lose

At least Torres had a good game today, still looks unconfident but can't fault his creativity. Needs to attack the ball a bit more, but positive stuff. Shaky game though, good to see Frank bailing out AVB....again.

Citeh v Liverpool will be a cracker tomorrow.

[R3DM@N]

Lampard has proven me wrong time and time again, Cole and Terry looked good. So age isnt a factor but they have been very hot/cold as of late.

Swansea/Fulham had good wins today.

GO LIVERPOOL TOMORROW.

Wtf is that shit with Anelka? Id be pissed! Anelka has been a very dedicated to Chelsea and bloody AVB isnt proving to be the best thing for Chelsea since his arrival.

[LeadCollector]

The way things have been going and based on Cities performance earlier this week I would have to say the game tomorrow will be interesting... Obviously I would love to see Liverpool win! They have a good shot at it and our game lifts against the top teams so go boys and just doeeet

[Spork]

I think Pool could sneak in a win or at least a draw.

I don't mind either result, just want it to be an entertaining match with as many red cards and goals as possible.

[JuDgE MenTaL]

Reina's having a mare.

Not writing the Reds off yet, but the defensive frustrate setup clearly isn't working, so time for Plan B.

[Spork]

Sunderland is the only team in the whole PL to not drop points over the last 4 days.

EDIT; Bad luck Pool, I was hoping you might be able to scrape something from the game.

[LeadCollector]

Well I still think Carrol is shite! Reina did have a mare but I suppose everyone has thier bad days.
Interested to see what Kenny does this month as there are gaps that need plugging and with no Suarez until Feb 6th Carrol just wont cut it imo, 3 goals for 35 million is not a good return.

[kilabee]

Carrol is a dunce. No pace and for all his height is never in a decent position to take any advantage of it. I picked a bad day to take a half day to watch the football.

[JuDgE MenTaL]

3 goals for $50m?

At least he had a proven track record. Nolan made Carroll look good at Newcastle, it was plain to see. I guess the good thing is that it's another nail in the coffin for ridiculous transfer fees. I thought Roman had learned with Shevva.

Hopefully both will come good, Torres just looks frustrated and unhappy and Carroll just looks hungover (which he probably is most of the time), but age is on his side, still got a bit to learn and of someone can stick on his head it'll come right (looking at you Stevie G). Seriously though if Peter Crouch can score there's hope for anyone.

Surprised he didn't start Bellamy, he'd have annoyed the fuck out of them

[maorifulla]

I dont think Carroll is that bad, liverpool just dont play to his strengths

its players like Adam and Downing who piss me off, i mean i knew adam was slow but wasnt he purchased for his freekicks and passing?

Downing was purchased as a winger to get crosses into carroll and he keeps cutting back and losing the ball, 94 minutes and not one cross from downing

Kuyt and Johnson were horrible on their side

I hope we dont make a stupid purchase over the summer

bent can stay at villa

[LeadCollector]

Howay Lads.... Keep it up

[JuDgE MenTaL]

Demba Ba - 15 goals - Free Transfer from West Ham
Torres and Carroll - 6 Goals... 85Million

how about that for perspective.

[LeadCollector]

Demba Ba - 15 goals - Free Transfer from West Ham
Torres and Carroll - 6 Goals... 85Million

how about that for perspective.

Indeed... I am happy for Carroll to go on a free transfer

[LeadCollector]

What a game! Most enjoyable game I have watched in a while now. Webb surprised me too, guessing he left his Red shirt at home today as none of the Manc's usual tricks worked.
Was a little worried when he let the Blatent Ferdinand penalty on Ba go but in the end came good.

[JuDgE MenTaL]

lol @ Phil Jones....

[LeadCollector]

lol @ Phil Jones....

I Lol at that name anyway Cos like my cousin, who is also called Phil Jones, is a complete cock also

[R3DM@N]

Tim Howards Goal..amazing!

[maorifulla]

i was a bit gutted after the loss to Citeh

but Newcastle made me smile again haha

[JuDgE MenTaL]

Tim Howards Goal..amazing!

hah yea, shame it wasn't a winner. Look at the bounce on it, like it hits concrete.

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