Football 2010-2011

[Alcatraz]

And Mark Schwarzer makes howlers

[dakyras]

Goal of the season in Wolve's first game from David Jones.

[pink_triangle]

Its not that bad... If they can pick a stack of points up earlier on then they will have a fair chance..

[pink_triangle]

Looks like bellamy is going to cardiff, thats a cracking transfer for them. If he can stay fit he will take the piss in the championship.

[luckysalt]

Looks like bellamy is going to cardiff, thats a cracking transfer for them. If he can stay fit he will take the piss in the championship.

[Cardboard Box City]

good for him, Cardiff in the Prem next year?

[ste4_20]

Just cant see it, once the honeymoon is over think they will come crashing down. Brett Ormerod is one of their main cover players. Im not sure he would look outstanding in league 1.

[Steve P]

Well we got away with one yesterday. I missed most of the game, but saw the last 20 mins and then the highlights later. Very disappointed with the way we played against 10 men. Although Liverpool played very well, and challenged for every ball, we made it so easy for them. Turned inside at every opportunity rather than holding our width and stretching them. Fabregas and Van Persie will make a big difference when they're back, but it's going to be a few weeks before they're properly fit. Until then we've got to find a way to create more in the final third. As so often with last season, having the majority of possession means sod all if you don't make chances. I'm worried about Arshavin, he was very poor season last but with no world cup, I was hoping he'd be up and ready this time around. Sadly he looked woeful yesterday, and I worry that he's going to be a periferal figure far too often again.

As for the games big talking points, I think Cole was maybe a bit unlucky to see red. I think it was a 50:50 decision and with another ref he might have got away with a yellow. It was a stupid challenge though. I hear that they might appeal it, but can't see the decision being overturned. If it was i'd be very annoyed, as the second booking that Koscielny got was an awful decision that we can't appeal. How N'Gog got away with his lord alone knows.

Almunia again showed why he's just not up to the job really. He just doesn't inspire any confidence on crosses, and once again was beaten on the near post for the goal. That happens too often with him, even if it was a good strike yesterday. Did have to laugh at Riena's mistake, a pretty dreadful weekend for most keepers.

[funkymp]

drogba's gonna be scary this year if he's being truthful with his whole 'first time i've been fully fit in 6 years' nonsense. lots of rumours (still) that we're announcing the neymar signing this week, guess that'll mean he'll take anelka's place

[The Nal]

As for the games big talking points, I think Cole was maybe a bit unlucky to see red. I think it was a 50:50 decision and with another ref he might have got away with a yellow. It was a stupid challenge though.

[Cardboard Box City]

What goes around comes around.

Notice Fergies "THATS A f**kING RED CARD" scream at the ref.

[The Nal]

Thats a yellow card for tripping him when he was clearly away from him - the slow motion makes it look worse, any contact at that sort of stretch and speed would have been minimal.

Edited August 16, 2010 by The Nal

[Steve P]

Good old twitcher, I wish we could almost sign as many players as he has

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[The Nal]

Ozil going to Madrid now apparently. Its his "dream". Just as going to Barca was last week. These footballers really must sleep a lot.

[ampersand]

Ozil going to Madrid now apparently. Its his "dream". Just as going to Barca was last week. These footballers really must sleep a lot.

[pink_triangle]

Good old twitcher, I wish we could almost sign as many players as he has

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[Alcatraz]

Shock horror, Man City dont want to strengthen their rivals!! Everyone knows as soon as man city get that top 4th place that everything is going to change dramatically. Assuming that manu and chelsea fill 2 of the top 4 that only leaves 2 spaces for man city to fight out with liverpool, arsenal and spurs so you can be sure they wont do any favours for these teams. Unfortunate as I dont like the thought of a great keeper like given wasting time on the bench.

[The Nal]

Yeah but this is nothing new. There's even an option on Championship Manager 01/02 to refuse an offer because "We do not want to sell the player to a rival club"

[Cardboard Box City]

[luckysalt]

TEAM_talk

Liverpool agree £2.3million fee with Middlesbrough for goalkeeper Brad Jones, who has agreed personal terms and completed a medical.

[minute5072]

Joey Barton's paedo 'tache for the win

[The Nal]

Joey Barton's paedo 'tache for the win

[llcoolphil]

Just to let you know in advance, when the Indian billionaire takes over at the Rovers, I will, again, be completely changing my opinion on the impact of foreign billionaire owners in the Premier league as it will clearly be an excellent thing

[Steve P]

Just to let you know in advance, when the Indian billionaire takes over at the Rovers, I will, again, be completely changing my opinion on the impact of foreign billionaire owners in the Premier league as it will clearly be an excellent thing

[llcoolphil]

I wondered what your opinion might be on that.