Football 2010-2011

[worm]

Perhaps they've looked at Bolton and thought "we could do that if we got rid of Sam".

[eFestivals]

have just been reading this page on Tevez.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/man_city/9282282.stm

I'm loving this quote by the editor of a City fanzine: ""I don't see how he can have fallen out with the executives because he can't speak English and why would he be dealing with them?"

[The Nal]

Perhaps they've looked at Bolton and thought "we could do that if we got rid of Sam".

Edited December 13, 2010 by The Nal

[worm]

Who bets Alan Curbishley is now linked with Blackburn? I mean really, the best guy out there for them is Sam Allardyce

[funkymp]

Rumours that Mcleish on his way out of Birmingham as well...

[Alcatraz]

No one at Blackburn thinks so. They want Hughes back. I can see it happening given the lack of organisation at Fulham. Could even see a straight swap over.

[eFestivals]

No one at Blackburn thinks so. They want Hughes back. I can see it happening given the lack of organisation at Fulham. Could even see a straight swap over.

nah, Fulham are on the most sound basis they've been for years. Cos Fayed has sold Harrods he's actually got a bit of money that's his own (rather than the club having to borrow it), and Fulham is his only plaything now. Supposedly things have improved there quite a bit in the last 6 months or so.

[The Nal]

Rumours that Mcleish on his way out of Birmingham as well...

[eFestivals]

And Carlo at Chelsea, Woy at Liverpooh too, Grant at Villa, Houiller at Villa. Probably a few more by XMas.

if the stories are true that the FA are letting Postman Pat talk to Inter, then 'Arry could end up leaving Spurs too.

[llcoolphil]

Didn't see it coming this quick, but it was going to happen. We're shit to watch most of the time but stayed in the premiership, which is as good as you could expect for a club our size with our budget. The Indians can have all the plans they like, but they haven't got the money to back it up. Owt could happen now!

[worm]

nah, Fulham are on the most sound basis they've been for years. Cos Fayed has sold Harrods he's actually got a bit of money that's his own (rather than the club having to borrow it), and Fulham is his only plaything now. Supposedly things have improved there quite a bit in the last 6 months or so.

[ralph250]

Out of interest when was the last time arsenal won at old trafford, seems to me they never win at the big boys. Im thinking a narrow man utd win or a draw today.

[worm]

Would be great for Fulham

[ralph250]

Yeah, but they're playing like shite.

[ralph250]

Dead right. What business could he possibly have with a director or executive?!! A f**king idiot.

[eFestivals]

Yeah, but they're playing like shite.

like every team in the league right now.

[ralph250]

Didn't see it coming this quick, but it was going to happen. We're shit to watch most of the time but stayed in the premiership, which is as good as you could expect for a club our size with our budget. The Indians can have all the plans they like, but they haven't got the money to back it up. Owt could happen now!

[llcoolphil]

Be interesting who they plan on getting in. To be fair to Allardyce, on recent results he doesn't really deserve sacking. Blackburn have won 4 of their last 7, and the ones they've lost are Spurs, United and Bolton all away from home.

[ralph250]

With £5 million to spend not sure it matters (though if you look what Coyle's done...). We have a decent run of games coming up which might explain the timing but you can't fault Allardyce for what he's achieved with bugger all

[Steve P]

Szczsney starts in goal for us, that's some premier league debut!

[Cardboard Box City]

That Anderson is a f**king chancer isn't he

[The Nal]

Great result, thought Arsenal we're very sloppy at times though. Utd 2 points clear with a game in hand! Roll on Chelski.

More on Tevez....

Carlos Tevez, December 7: "I'm happy here. I really am. I do miss my family, just like anyone would when they are not around. But I don't see retirement happening for a long time to come. A sacrifice has to be made when you make a commitment like I have done with City and it is something I am going to see through. Once that job is done I will have plenty of time with my kids."

Carlos Tevez, December 12: "I wanted to leave in the summer, but was convinced to return to the club. Sadly, my feelings have not changed."

A Brief History Of Carlos Tevez

The boy's got form...

Boca Juniors (2001-2004)Tevez forces his way out of the club claiming that the press intrusion in Argentina is too much for him and his family and the club aren't doing enough to support him. Public bust-up with manager also ensues.

Claims he loves the club and supporters, and always will.

Time at club: Two-and-a-half seasons.

Corinthians (2005-2006)Tevez forces his way out of the club, going on strike, after arguments - some physical - with teammates, the head coach and the club president.

Claims he loves the club and supporters, and always will.

Time at club: One season.

West Ham (2006-2007)Tevez almost immediately falls out with the manager and players. Storms off and threatens to go on strike after being substituted. Goes AWOL to Argentina at one point.

Claims he loves the club and supporters, and always will.

Time at club: One season.

Manchester United (2007-2009)Tevez complains of being fatigued and overplayed in his first season. In his second, he complains of being underplayed - drama queening it every time he's taken off - managing just five goals, despite playing more minutes than the league's third top scorer Fernando Torres. Parting shot of "I'll scream in Ferguson's face when I score against them".

Claims he loves the club and supporters, and always will.

Time at club: Two seasons.

Manchester City (2009-????)Tevez is tired, homesick, wants to retire, takes time off to see his daughter and is caught on camera spending that time allegedly banging his mistress (the actually banging remains unphotographed), feels there's too much greed in football despite being the highest-paid player in Britain, hates football in general yet throws a wobbly every time he's taken off, wants his old life back, hates the club executives, claims that he would like to punch his young teammates and finally hands in a transfer request.

Claims he loves the club and supporters, and always will.

Time at club: One-and-a-half seasons so far, some of it begrudgingly.

Edited December 13, 2010 by The Nal

[Ed209]

Great result, thought Arsenal we're very sloppy at times though. Utd 2 points clear with a game in hand! Roll on Chelski.

More on Tevez....

Carlos Tevez, December 7: "I'm happy here. I really am. I do miss my family, just like anyone would when they are not around. But I don't see retirement happening for a long time to come. A sacrifice has to be made when you make a commitment like I have done with City and it is something I am going to see through. Once that job is done I will have plenty of time with my kids."

Carlos Tevez, December 12: "I wanted to leave in the summer, but was convinced to return to the club. Sadly, my feelings have not changed."

A Brief History Of Carlos Tevez

The boy's got form...

Boca Juniors (2001-2004)Tevez forces his way out of the club claiming that the press intrusion in Argentina is too much for him and his family and the club aren't doing enough to support him. Public bust-up with manager also ensues.

Claims he loves the club and supporters, and always will.

Time at club: Two-and-a-half seasons.

Corinthians (2005-2006)Tevez forces his way out of the club, going on strike, after arguments - some physical - with teammates, the head coach and the club president.

Claims he loves the club and supporters, and always will.

Time at club: One season.

West Ham (2006-2007)Tevez almost immediately falls out with the manager and players. Storms off and threatens to go on strike after being substituted. Goes AWOL to Argentina at one point.

Claims he loves the club and supporters, and always will.

Time at club: One season.

Manchester United (2007-2009)Tevez complains of being fatigued and overplayed in his first season. In his second, he complains of being underplayed - drama queening it every time he's taken off - managing just five goals, despite playing more minutes than the league's third top scorer Fernando Torres. Parting shot of "I'll scream in Ferguson's face when I score against them".

Claims he loves the club and supporters, and always will.

Time at club: Two seasons.

Manchester City (2009-????)Tevez is tired, homesick, wants to retire, takes time off to see his daughter and is caught on camera spending that time allegedly banging his mistress (the actually banging remains unphotographed), feels there's too much greed in football despite being the highest-paid player in Britain, hates football in general yet throws a wobbly every time he's taken off, wants his old life back, hates the club executives, claims that he would like to punch his young teammates and finally hands in a transfer request.

Claims he loves the club and supporters, and always will.

Time at club: One-and-a-half seasons so far, some of it begrudgingly.

[pink_triangle]

That game reminded me of some of the terrible liverpool v chelsea snoozefests from a few years ago. These big premiership games never fail to disappoint. Give me el classico any day!

[funkymp]

has the ball from Rooney's penalty landed yet?