LEN Teh Footy God's Footballodium

[LeftEyeNine]

Gents and barbarians, we have gathered here to meet the expectations of the forthcoming season from us.

Place your bets, dive in Cristiano Ronaldo, enjoy your all footy victory here please.

In minutes, I'll make some predictions for those who are interested in bets for an appetizer.

K-YAAAAAAAH !!! KICK OFF !!!

[Dutch_guy]

Ok, here's the Dutch competition match roster (for the coming two weeks):

25-Aug-2006 19:30 Roda JC - ADO Den Haag
26-Aug-2006 20:00 FC Utrecht - Sparta
26-Aug-2006 19:00 sc Heerenveen - Willem II
26-Aug-2006 20:00 RKC Waalwijk - Excelsior
26-Aug-2006 20:00 Vitesse - AZ Gelredome
27-Aug-2006 14:30 FC Twente - PSV
27-Aug-2006 14:30 Feyenoord - Heracles Almelo
27-Aug-2006 14:30 NEC - FC Groningen
27-Aug-2006 14:30 NAC Breda - Ajax
08-Sep-2006 20:00 ADO Den Haag - NAC Breda
08-Sep-2006 20:15 FC Twente - Roda JC
09-Sep-2006 20:00 Excelsior - sc Heerenveen
09-Sep-2006 19:30 Willem II - PSV

Now obviously most non Dutch visitors of the org 'll know little or nothing of the mentioned teams, however that doesn't un-able you to make a bet on a game, so don't let those foreign names daunt you.

Also, other football competition fixtures will be added. for the fun of it, as will the Champions League (for starters merely the first groups):

12 September:

Group A


Barcelona 0–0 Levski Sofia 20:45
Chelsea 0–0 Werder Bremen 20:45

Group B


Sporting Portugal 0–0 Internazionale 20:45
Bayern Munchen 0–0 Spartak Moskou 20:45



For those who still don't ''get'' this thread just remember the Predictions thread made for the WC. This thread 'll work just like that.

:balloon2:

[LeftEyeNine]

Well tonight, (I know I've been a bit late :sweatdrop:), I could pick two mathes for prediction:

Besiktas - Konyaspor Bet: Over 2.5 goals

Schalke - Werder Bremen Bet: Over 2.5 Goals

Combined, gives around 1 to 3. That would be sufficient to build some base money to bet higher on tomorrow's matches which are more, hence more predicstion combinations being possible.

[InsaneApache]

LEN I know that you'e not a Fenebache fan, but how would you rate Anelka...as we've (BWFC) have just signed him? :inquisitive:

[edyzmedieval]

I place this bet:

Ajax will win the UEFA Cup.

Real Madrid vs Steaua Bucharest 2-0
Steaua Bucharest vs Real Madrid 1-0
Lyon vs Steaua 3-0
Steaua vs Lyon 0-0
Dinamo Kyiv vs Steaua 2-0
Steaua vs Dinamo Kyiv 2-0

[Dutch_guy]

LEN I know that you'e not a Fenebache fan, but how would you rate Anelka...as we've (BWFC) have just signed him? :inquisitive:

From what I know is that he's a pretty lazy guy, which is sad cause he's an incredible player if he puts his mind to it. A seven out of 10 for how he is now, and easily two points higher if he's in form and decides to play football again...

My two cents on the matter, LEN 'll probably have a thing or two more to say about him I'd say.

[EDIT] On Edyz matches :

Real Madrid vs Steaua Bucharest 2-0
Steaua Bucharest vs Real Madrid 0-0
Lyon vs Steaua 2-0
Steaua vs Lyon 1-1
Dinamo Kyiv vs Steaua 1-0
Steaua vs Dinamo Kyiv 2-0


:balloon2:

[LeftEyeNine]

InsaneApache, firstly, I'm a BIG Fenerbahçe fan. ~:)

Anelka is claimed to be the best of his generation by one of the most known coaches of France national team (I can't remember who). His generation is of those like Henry, Trezeguet and Cissé. Stamina, strentgh, technique, ball control, shooting, heading, pace, acceleration, creativity are all complete with Anelka. He is a football god..

..But a dead one..He has personal problems somehow. His mental stance is never relieved, always seems sick of things, bored and consumed, and somehow arrogant. He, being a Muslim, was very warmly welcome here -another factor added to his fame and quality to blend with fans. But let alone fans, he didn't even blend with his teammates at all. He is always disturbed, demanding a move at the end of the season. He still thinks his unfulfilled talent that is never run, should get him to the gianst he was playing for once. But that's not the truth. If you are constantly creating problems somewhere, multiplying this with your arrogance, you don't stand a chance with giants.

Anelka is the greatest talent of all, however, although being 25-26, he has already retired. He will never perform consistently again until he decides to retire. I can tell this so sure.

Bolton just bought a kit-seller. Nothing more in terms of use unfortunately.

[edyzmedieval]

Anelka is very old. :inquisitive:

Ajax Amsterdam is my soul team. :smitten:

[LeftEyeNine]

Besiktas 3-1 Konyaspor Bet: Won (Over 2.5 Goals)

Schalke 04 2-0 Werder Bremen Bet: Lost (Over 2.5 Goals)

If only Werder could pull through a single goal..

[Red Peasant]

Excellent summary LEN, but 'greatest talent of all'? No.
He'll do some good stuff for Bolton, but let them down in the end. I wonder if big Sam will end up thumping him ... I hope so!

[IrishArmenian]

I hope Chelsea goes on to win it all. It was dissapoynting, there loss versus Boro but I cannot forget Chelsea's routes. It has not been long since they were a sub-par team. I am glad my fondness for Chelsea (not Chelski) has finally paid off.

[Louis VI the Fat]

His mental stance is never relieved, always seems sick of things, bored and consumed, Well, he isn't nicknamed The Incredible Sulk for nothing...:sweatdrop:

My prediction for this thread is that Anelka is going to score a handful of phenomenal goals in early september and will then stink for the rest of the season...

[LeftEyeNine]

Waiting for your predictions everybody. :2thumbsup:

[Scurvy]

Well, he isn't nicknamed The Incredible Sulk for nothing...:sweatdrop:

My prediction for this thread is that Anelka is going to score a handful of phenomenal goals in early september and will then stink for the rest of the season...

when he played for Arsenal i saw him play several times, he would meander around the opposition half looking really bored and dejected, then suddenly score an incredible goal, then return to being bored... nevertheless he was a great player and although hes a bit unusual i think he'l certainly be a help.. (although why is he needed! yu already have 2 or 3 good forwards --> Stellios, Davies etc.

[scotchedpommes]

I hope Chelsea goes on to win it all. It was dissapoynting, there loss versus Boro but I cannot forget Chelsea's routes. It has not been long since they were a sub-par team. I am glad my fondness for Chelsea (not Chelski) has finally paid off.

Chelsea might well get in gear and win it yet, but they'll just have to forget
about taking points at the Riverside. *cough* (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJIfY60GbHc)

Edyz, [who must love the Boro also] Ajax for the UEFA Cup? They were knocked
out of the Champions League by Copenhagen - I would be surprised if they even
have a chance of being in contention for the cup.

[Strike For The South]

....:unitedstates: :unitedstates: :unitedstates:

[IrishArmenian]

Chelsea might well get in gear and win it yet, but they'll just have to forget
about taking points at the Riverside. *cough* (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJIfY60GbHc)

Edyz, [who must love the Boro also] Ajax for the UEFA Cup? They were knocked
out of the Champions League by Copenhagen - I would be surprised if they even
have a chance of being in contention for the cup.
Boro does have a flair for beating the favorites, I'll give you that. I cannot wait until the next match at Stamford Bridge, though.

[LeftEyeNine]

There is the Saturday full of matches. Sharpen your minds, deposit your accounts and listen here, LEN is on bet. :smoking:

[LeftEyeNine]

Wohoooo !!! After all elimination disaster against Dinamo Kiev, our mighty board shows mercy for us the pity fans of the richest club of Turkey and signed two well-known strikers for Fenerbahçe:

Mateja Kezman from Atletico Madrid :

https://img165.imageshack.us/img165/8597/matejakezmanmozemowic855793kr1.jpg

Deivid from Sporting Lisboa :

https://img169.imageshack.us/img169/9215/deivid260604800sh1.jpg

(For God's sake, where the heck were you before you moneybags ? :inquisitive: )

Anyways.. w00t WooT !!! Now UEFA Cup has a challenger indeed.

You guys, welcome to the Republic of Fenerbahçe!

https://img91.imageshack.us/img91/7953/wallmc7.jpg

[Alexanderofmacedon]

Germany = uberawsome

they are the best...

[InsaneApache]

Excellent summary LEN, but 'greatest talent of all'? No.
He'll do some good stuff for Bolton, but let them down in the end. I wonder if big Sam will end up thumping him ... I hope so!

If 'BIG' Sam does punch him it might mean that he's lost his man-management skills.....:laugh4:

Thanks for the summary LEN, time will tell I suppose.

Sams worked his magic before on troublesome players, still time will tell.

Anyway back OT.

As we've signed 'le sulk' and in honour of our most costly signing ever.....

Charlton Athletic 0 Bolton Wanderers 2 (Nolan, Diouf)

and just for RP

Spurs 3 Everton 0 :laugh4:

Just a note to congratulate Sevilla on turning over Barca in the super cup, well done :2thumbsup:

[Red Peasant]

Spurs 3 Everton 0 :laugh4:



Thanks IA! You jinxed the poncey Spurs boys. I owe ya a beer ~;)

Everton 2 Spurs 0, and we only had 10 men for an hour. Second in table!

Great day for me as Saints won the Challenge Cup at Twickers as well. What a dump! I can't wait to go to the new Wembley stadium next year, providing those idle Aussies have finished building it! :laugh4:

[InsaneApache]

And the beer will be returned with thanks :2thumbsup: .....to stuff the spuds at home must leave a warm glow, well done to Everton.

We got stuffed ourselves, but at least Charlton don't have that suvvern attitude that they 'belong' at the top table.

I'm sure you know which clubs I allude to. Nice to see Arsenel next to bottom....lmfao.....

BTW I won't be applying for Lawros job...I'm nearly as shite at predictions as he his. :embarassed:

The seasons looking interesting already. :sweatdrop:

[LeftEyeNine]

Gah! I was too late to pick my bets. Promises for Sunday then.

Edu Dracena joins Fenerbahçe today by the way. That Dinamo Kiev defeat couldn't be any more effective.

[Louis VI the Fat]

Thatcher / Mendez (http://www.break.com/index/ben_thatcher_vs_pedro_mendes.html)Old news, I know, but I hadn't seen it until just now. I'm really appalled by it. :no:

Thatcher definately crossed the line here between an excessive charge and plain criminal behaviour.

[Divine Wind]

Blackburn 0 Chelsea 2 :no:

Mumble Grumble...bloody Chelski...bloody Anelka going to Bolton...bloody Lampard...bloody Bellamy going to Liverpool...bloody Ben Thatcher....bloody Jose Moaninho...bloody Tugay getting old....bloody Ooijer having worst debut ever...bloody FOOTBALL!...mumble grumble..

Still...im glad its back ~:thumb:

[IrishArmenian]

Divine Wind, you forgot Bloody Didier Drogba! I'm glad Chelsea rebounded after our hard loss to Boro. Although more than once I found myself singing "The Wild Rover" not in support of Blackburn, I just like that song.

[LeftEyeNine]

LEN forgets picking bets for you again. :wall:

But he won some starter money for bigger bets by predicting these matches right in the eye:


Mlade Boleslav 3-0 Sparta Prague Bet: 2-3 goals

Sakaryaspor 2-1 Fenerbahçe Bet: 2-3 goals

Athletic Bilbao 1-1 Real Sociedad Bet: 2-3 goals

combined, giving 1 to 7.32, letting me hit it bigger next time. :2thumbsup:

Yeah Fenerbahçe lost (I had predicted a draw though), but who cares anyway after we were eliminated from CL. ~:)

[scotchedpommes]

Yeah Fenerbahçe lost (I had predicted a draw though), but who cares anyway...

Who cares, LEN?

https://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y27/ssneoperestroika/hecares.jpg

[Unfortunately I cannot say things are going all
too well on my domestic front.]

[LeftEyeNine]

I mean after returning "home" again, I don't care about domestic defeats anymore. I want a team with continental reputation.

[scotchedpommes]

I don't care about domestic defeats anymore. I want a team with continental reputation.

Ah, but in my mind you will always have a reputation.
[It might be for being absolute nutters, but still.]

Any predictions for approaching European Championship qualifiers?

[LeftEyeNine]

I'll look into it when the schedule comes by. :bow:

[scotchedpommes]

Fixtures for Saturday, 2nd September 2006
Belarus v Albania
Czech Republic v Wales
England v Andorra
Estonia v Israel
Georgia v France
Germany v Rep of Ireland
Hungary v Norway
Italy v Lithuania
Latvia v Sweden
Luxembourg v Holland
Malta v Bosnia-Herzegovina
Moldova v Greece
Northern Ireland v Iceland
Poland v Finland
Romania v Bulgaria
Scotland v Faroe Islands
Serbia v Azerbaijan
Slovakia v Cyprus
Spain v Liechtenstein

Host Friendlies
Austria v Costa Rica
Switzerland v Venezuela

Fixtures for Wednesday, 6th September 2006
Albania v Romania
Armenia v Belgium
Azerbaijan v Kazakhstan
Bosnia-Herzegovina v Hungary
Bulgaria v Slovenia
FYR Macedonia v England
Finland v Portugal
France v Italy
Holland v Belarus
Iceland v Denmark
Israel v Andorra
Lithuania v Scotland
Northern Ireland v Spain
Norway v Moldova
Poland v Serbia
Russia v Croatia
San Marino v Germany
Slovakia v Czech Republic
Sweden v Liechtenstein
Turkey v Malta
Ukraine v Georgia

[Louis VI the Fat]

Fixtures for Wednesday, 6th September 2006[/b]
Albania v Romania
Armenia v Belgium
Azerbaijan v Kazakhstan
Bosnia-Herzegovina v Hungary
Bulgaria v Slovenia
FYR Macedonia v England
Finland v Portugal
France v Italy
Holland v Belarus
Iceland v Denmark
Israel v Andorra
Lithuania v Scotland
Northern Ireland v Spain
Norway v Moldova
Poland v Serbia
Russia v Croatia
San Marino v Germany
Slovakia v Czech Republic
Sweden v Liechtenstein
Turkey v Malta
Ukraine v GeorgiaI predict war. :skull:

[scotchedpommes]

I predict war. :skull:

I predict justice.

3 - 1

[LeftEyeNine]

I predict war. :skull:

I predict Shoryuken this time. Makalele can do it, I guess. :skull:

https://img167.imageshack.us/img167/8364/45914om2.jpg

[IrishArmenian]

Brace yourself, Belguim. There is a reeson we played to a draw against England...
If Eire could get a win versus Germany, that would be a great upper after the loss to Holland.

[scotchedpommes]

If Eire could get a win versus Germany, that would be a great upper after the loss to Holland.

I would be inclined to say the Republic doesn't have a chance. They were rolled
over by the Dutch.

[IrishArmenian]

I would be inclined to call that game a fluke.

[Big King Sanctaphrax]

Wow, the West Ham have signed Tevez and Mascherano. A little bit suss, if you ask me.

Should be interesting to watch, though. They're great players and I'm glad they're in the Premiership.

[Moros]

Brace yourself, Belguim. There is a reeson we played to a draw against England...
If Eire could get a win versus Germany, that would be a great upper after the loss to Holland.
:boxing: :boxing: :boxing:

[IrishArmenian]

I am really looking forward to the Armenia versus Belguim match Gert...:duel:

[scotchedpommes]

Well, the matches are almost upon us, so I might offer up predictions, if only to
allow myself to laugh later at some surprising results. These are not necessarily
the scorelines I would like to see - I hasten to add - but rather what I think
would be the likely outcome in each case. Of course, I would be disappointed
if there is not one upset in this opening round of fixtures.

[If anyone could offer up sites where we might watch highlights, it would be
appreciated.]


Fixtures for Saturday, 2nd September 2006
Belarus v Albania 2 - 1
Czech Republic v Wales 2 - 0
England v Andorra 4 - 0
Estonia v Israel 0 - 2
Georgia v France 1 - 3
Germany v Rep of Ireland 3 - 0
Hungary v Norway 1 - 2
Italy v Lithuania 4 - 1
Latvia v Sweden 2 - 3
Luxembourg v Holland 0 - 6
Malta v Bosnia-Herzegovina 1 - 4
Moldova v Greece 0 - 0
Northern Ireland v Iceland 2 - 0
Poland v Finland 2 - 0
Romania v Bulgaria 1 - 1
Scotland v Faroe Islands 3 - 1
Serbia v Azerbaijan 4 - 1
Slovakia v Cyprus 1 - 0
Spain v Liechtenstein 5 - 1

Host Friendlies
Austria v Costa Rica 1 - 1
Switzerland v Venezuela 2 - 0


I reserve the right to edit these without further notice.

[LeftEyeNine]

I reserve the right to edit these without further notice.

Really? ~D

I agree with BKS on signing of such great players like Tevez and Mascherano by West Ham. IMO, they were the best shots of the deadline transfers. From now on, West Ham is one of my surprise challengers in Premier League.

Soon I'll make my predictions of the day.

[Mount Suribachi]

Its a pity for them that Ashton broke his ankle - this was looking like a breakout season for him. Still waiting for details to emerge on that transfer though, lots of wild speculation as whether West Ham actually own the 2 players, or their agents...

[scotchedpommes]

Results [and latest] for Saturday, 2nd September 2006
Belarus v Albania 2 - 2
Czech Republic v Wales 2 - 1
England v Andorra 5 - 0
Estonia v Israel 0 - 1
Georgia v France 0 - 3
Germany v Rep of Ireland 1 - 0
Hungary v Norway 1 - 4
Italy v Lithuania 1 - 1
Latvia v Sweden 0 - 1
Luxembourg v Holland 0 - 1
Malta v Bosnia-Herzegovina 2 - 5
Moldova v Greece 0 - 1
Northern Ireland v Iceland 0 - 3
Poland v Finland 1 - 3
Romania v Bulgaria 2 - 2
Scotland v Faroe Islands 6 - 0
Serbia v Azerbaijan 1 - 0
Slovakia v Cyprus 6 - 1
Spain v Liechtenstein 4 - 0

Host Friendlies
Austria v Costa Rica 2 - 2
Switzerland v Venezuela 1 - 0


Going to watch Germany v the Republic now.

[They played well, and were unlucky to concede a heavily deflected goal.
Anyway, most results added now.]

Time for France to do the business, Louis.

[IrishArmenian]

I think the Euro Cup people are idiots! They put Azerbajain and Armenia in the same group. What the hell? That is like putting Serbia and Bosnia together. I have spent neerly haf of my life (and still am) fitting Azerbajain and now they expect us to play football? Not the britest people, they are. Yes, West Ham got great deels, but I am reelly eksited about Chelsea getting Ashley Cole. Good hing we dumped Gallas... Whyner.

[LeftEyeNine]

IA, this is no politics. This is football. We are several times seeded with Greece in the same group. And that was absolutely a very nice way to come together rather than the primitive perception of it being a war.

What's more, Azerbaijani people are true friends of Turks -they are as bright as the Armenians, if not brighter. Racism is out of bounds here, mister.

I don't get how frequently you put up your nation-oriented hate lately. But please be aware that this was a friendly warning.

[scotchedpommes]

I think the Euro Cup people are idiots! They put Azerbajain and Armenia in the same group. What the hell? That is like putting Serbia and Bosnia together.

Which FIFA did for the last World Cup qualifiers. Cue much joy.
[Were you able to see any of the Ireland game there?]

[naut]

Edit:

[IrishArmenian]

Left Eye Nine, I am not hating the country. I am saying that the common people will not seperate Football and Politics. I am not being nationalist. Please do not label me. If I somehow sounded hateful, I apologise but I would like to know if anyone else thinks I was being hateful. Why? I was talking about the Fifa people, not Azerbajainis. So before you juge me, pleese make sure you have everything cleer. When have I been Nationalist recently? I admit, coming from such a small and old country, I was born nationalist, but I have kept it in control on these forums. I do not meen offense, just hear me out.
No, I did not catch the game, but Eire did give you Germans a run for your money.

[Scurvy]

West Ham getting Tevez and Mascareno is brilliant for them, but very scary for the rest of us :P

I'm not sure is the Cole deal was good for us, if Gallas settles in as replacement then it was, but theres a risk that he wont, and we'l be back to using our 3rd best left back :skull:

Some qualifiers are political (like Israel being counted as european to avoid playing football against the rest of the middle east) :duel: anyway, sometimes rivalry makes better football matches,

[naut]

Edit:

[Louis VI the Fat]

I don't think Arsenal made a clever move by swapping Cashley Cole for Gallas and a few million either. Chelsea will benefit more from this deal. :no:

Gallas is great, he really is. But there's no shortage of great centre backs, like there is for great left backs.

And unlike Arsenals foreign legion, Chelsea now has a core of English players, which should be the objective of all Premiership teams.

[IrishArmenian]

Chelsea has now Terry, Lampard, Cole (Ashley and Joe). I think the secret is the blend of non-English and English Players. I think Carvallho is one of the smartest players in the game today, which is a great asset to Chelsea.

[Scurvy]

And unlike Arsenals foreign legion, Chelsea now has a core of English players, which should be the objective of all Premiership teams.

we cant help it if all the english players go elsewhere, and i think Arsenal do have a few english players on loan (although in honesty they are all reserves and youth)

we could do with an experienced centre back to help out, i also think gallas can play left def if needed? - if not every other player on our team can (why not leave it to flamini, i agree he did very well last season)

[naut]

Edit:

[scotchedpommes]

Well, well, the initial prediction proved to be spot on.

France beats Italy 3 - 1 (http://www.uefa.com/competitions/EURO/FixturesResults/Round=2241/match=83968/Report=RP.html)

Upset: Northern Ireland beats Spain 3 - 2 (http://www.uefa.com/competitions/EURO/FixturesResults/Round=2241/match=83713/Report=RP.html)

[LeftEyeNine]

WHAT THE HECK WAS THAT GERMANY ?!!!

BLOODY 13-0 ?!?!!

[Big King Sanctaphrax]

It was against San Marino, to be fair.

[IrishArmenian]

That is still crazy. I probably could've gotten a better team which would consist of mostly a few brothers/sisters, my wife and some friends. I am begging to like this Idea! I am throwing down the gauntlet, San Marino! Also, I think the Vatican should get its own team. The logo would be stolen from England, just with a sacred hart in the middle to avoyd a law sute.
Still wayting for the Armenia Azerbaijan match.

[Red Peasant]

Bring on The Derby!

Everton 3 Liverpool 1 :sweatdrop:

:balloon2:

[IrishArmenian]

Eeesh.

[Red Peasant]

Eeesh.

Thanks for the support, I presume that is Armenian for, "Come on you Blues!"

:laugh4: :2thumbsup:

[naut]

Edit:

[Red Peasant]

Everton 3 Red Sh**e 0 !!!!

I feel awesome! Not a bad prediction either!

Now for anther rendition of 'Grand Old Team'

"If you know your history..... etc, etc."

[scotchedpommes]

Everton 3 Red Sh**e 0 !!!!

I feel awesome! Not a bad prediction either!

Now for anther rendition of 'Grand Old Team'

"If you know your history..... etc, etc."

Just saw the highlights now. Excellent play by Johnson.
[But what was Reina doing?]

[naut]

Edit:

[InsaneApache]

Another three in the old onion bag for us. Felt a bit sorry for Watford, as we didn't deserve the draw, never mind a win. :sweatdrop:

Oh, and Arsenel are where they belong.....:laugh4:

[LeftEyeNine]

Oooh...

Marseille - Mlada Boleslav match would be having 2 more goals and I'd get my bet right.

Here is how I failed in todays UEFA Cup matches:


Fenerbahce 2-1 Randers Bet: 2 or 3 goals (Won)
Livorno 2-0 SV Pasching Bet: Under 2.5 goals (Won)
AZ Alkmaar 3-2 Kayserispor Bet: Over 2.5 goals (Won)
Marseille 1-0 Mlada Boleslav Bet: Over 2.5 goals (Lost)

You should have seen me praying for Randers not to concede another goal while Fenerbahce was assaulting like a storm all over them. Now my bet lost, and Fenerbahce got a critical score which can be averted to Randers qualifying after some disastrous goal or something, LEN is the loser of the night. :shame:

[LeftEyeNine]

I just noticed that my other coupon was lost on a single match again. Here is the proof of shame:


Beşiktaş 2-0 CSKA Sofia Bet: 2 or 3 goals (Won)
Trabzonspor 2-2 Osasuna Bet: Under 2.5 goals (Lost)
Fenerbahce 2-1 Randers Bet: 2 or 3 goals (Won)
AZ Alkmaar 3-2 Kayserispor Bet: Over 2.5 goals (Won)

[IrishArmenian]

Cannot wait for Chelsea versus Liverpool.

[naut]

Edit:

[naut]

Edit:

[Quid]

Quite pleased that all the Swiss teams have either won or drawn the first round of the UEFA Cup. Very pleased with FC Sion vs. Beyer Leverkusen. To get a 0 : 0 draw is sort of a miracle. Although Sion had won the Cup last year (10 times in a Cup Final and won it 10 times!!), they also just got promoted to the First Division in Switzerland. So, I got to hand it to them.

Zurich and Basel should have no probelms qualifying as their wins in the first round were staggering...

Quid

[scotchedpommes]

Although I'm looking forward to Arsenal v Man U, although I know Man U will win...meh.

Have some hope, Rythmic. I predict another sweet long-ranger. ~;)
[Hopefully not from Man U, no. They deserve to burn for Wednesday night.]

[IrishArmenian]

IrishArmenian your a Chelski supporter, right?

It is spelled ChelsEA, but yes, and prowd of it.

[DukeofSerbia]

Although I'm looking forward to Arsenal v Man U, although I know Man U will win...meh.

Agree. I'm Arsenal fan but we play in Premier league catastrophally. Ah, we play in Sunday. And without Henry we don't have any chance.:no:

[Scurvy]

It is spelled ChelsEA, but yes, and prowd of it.

Im pretty sure its Chelski really :2thumbsup:

As an Arsenal fan its great to watch them play elaborate football When they are winning! but not before - I think w ehave a chance of a draw, but cant see any hope of a win... at least Giggs is injured

[IrishArmenian]

Ah, but Rooney is back.

[InsaneApache]

Ah, but Rooney is back.

Some poor sods gonna get a kicking then.

Man U - 2 Gunners 0

ChelSKI:laugh4: - 2 Red Peasants favourite club - 0

:sweatdrop:

[Divine Wind]

Blackburn 4 Man City 2 !!!! :balloon2:

HUURRRAAAH!

And Man Ure lose to Arsenal....what a fantastic day !

[DukeofSerbia]

We won! We won!:balloon2: :balloon2:
https://img102.imageshack.us/img102/18/arsenalxm0.gif

What to say. In the craziest dreams I never thought that Arsenal with that crapy team can beat Man Utd. But we did it. Even with missed penalty by Gilberto Silva.


Unfortunately, Chelsea won. Liverpool can't score evem if thez played until morning. Referee Raily (or how is spel) didn't saw obvios faul for penalty kick on Gerard which was comitted by Lampard.

[Louis VI the Fat]

Meanwhile in France, my Girondins Bordeaux got a right good whopping from the one team I can't stand to lose from, Marseille.

It's early september, and we're already - what, forty, fifty? - points behind L'OL and L'OM.:furious3:


Scurvy, Arsènal IS creativity and elaborate play. While Russian crooks may back Chelski, and glory seekers Man U, we, people with flair and a sense of style, know it's all about Arsenal.

https://img102.imageshack.us/img102/18/arsenalxm0.gif

[InsaneApache]

You may say that, Louis, i couldn't possibly comment. :laugh4:

[Big King Sanctaphrax]

The Chelsea-Liverpool game was dross, apart from an awesome goal from Drogba.

I really enjoyed the Arsenal-Man U game, on the other hand. Arsenal played some really entertaining football, and probably deserved to win by one or two more the way they were dominating the midfield. They almost certainly would have done if Henry was playing. I'm with Louis on this one, the Gunners are by far the most interesting team to watch out of the big four at the moment-even if this hasn't always been the case.

Oh, and I have to say that on the strength of Gallas's performance today, Wenger got the best of the Cole-Gallas swap.

[Red Peasant]

Some poor sods gonna get a kicking then.

Man U - 2 Gunners 0

ChelSKI:laugh4: - 2 Red Peasants favourite club - 0

:sweatdrop:

Well, y'got one right me old tater!

At this rate maybe I'll put a quid on the gobshites being relegated *dreams*. :laugh4:

I can't believe my blueboys let the lead slip twice against the Pie-Eaters. Doh!:no:

[InsaneApache]

You need to spread some HP sauce on the pitch....the Pie-Eaters hate that.....:laugh4:

[IrishArmenian]

Ah! Chelsea wins, Man U looses. The day was very good. Drogba's goal was brillyant. I have to say that Liverpool has to do something about how they are playing. Kind of trash, but even if they are my enemies to the North, I am glad Arsenal won agenst Man U.

[Scurvy]

WE WON! (Arsenal that is) it was a good game, and i think we deserved to win it....

Im not quite so happy Chelsea won, but you cant have evrything

[naut]

Edit:

[DukeofSerbia]

Last night UEFA CL matches were good. Arsenal easy won. Henry played well but van Persie disappointed me again.

[LeftEyeNine]

Reds got a game with close encounter after a shocking hitback with 2 goals of Galatasaray.

I may be a Fenerbahçe fan, but Galatasaray is a Turkish team that fought with their honor in a match where they were predicted to concede a lot of goals. Yes they did concede but they scored in return as well. It was a very enjoyable match after Liverpool's 3rd goal. And I still can't believe how a 1.98 m-tall man can make a timing to score that volley into Cimbom's net. It will be a classic.

PS: Cimbom = Galatasaray's nick

[Red Peasant]

Reds got a game with close encounter after a shocking hitback with 2 goals of Galatasaray.

I may be a Fenerbahçe fan, but Galatasaray is a Turkish team that fought with their honor in a match where they were predicted to concede a lot of goals. Yes they did concede but they scored in return as well. It was a very enjoyable match after Liverpool's 3rd goal. And I still can't believe how a 1.98 m-tall man can make a timing to score that volley into Cimbom's net. It will be a classic.

PS: Cimbom = Galatasaray's nick

Being an Everton lad I was rooting for Gala and couldn't understand why they didn't try from the beginning. They seemed over-awed, but you have to stick it to Liverpool, and you find that they don't like it.

[InsaneApache]

but you have to stick it to Liverpool, and you find that they don't like it.

We will this Saturday mate, we will.

Likkul Bowton to win 2-0 Anelka & Diouf to get one each in front of the Kop. :laugh4:

Just read this on the BBC.


Gerrard signs short Blades deal

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/s/sheff_utd/default.stm

Sadly it's not Stevie.....:sweatdrop:

[Red Peasant]

Lol! The Trotters try to 'stick it' to everyone! :laugh4:

Hope you spank the beggars. :2thumbsup:

[Divine Wind]

Blackburn continuing with there good run of form with a comfortable win versus Red Bull Salzburg.

Cant believe Rovers actually won a european game at home!

Im in a minor state of shock!

[DukeofSerbia]

My Red Star Belgrade again did nothing.:furious3: Lost from Liberec...

[Scurvy]

Sounds like West Ham not only got thrashed by Palermo, but there fans didnt behave too good either :no:

[InsaneApache]

Another good win at fortress Reebok. I got the result and the score right, wrong with the scorers.

Now second in the table. C'mon you whites!!!!

[Big King Sanctaphrax]

Woo, Cardiff stuffed Wolves, and are now 5 points clear of Brum at the top of the Championship.

[Red Peasant]

Another good win at fortress Reebok. I got the result and the score right, wrong with the scorers.

Now second in the table. C'mon you whites!!!!

Nice one IA, I couldn't stop laughing ... until the thieving Mancs robbed us in the fourth minute of injury time with the last kick of the game.
Bar-Stewards!! :furious3:

However, it was our own fault for missing a raft of good chances. We've thrown away six points from the last three drawn games, and I hope it doesn't come back to haunt us later in the season.

Great result against the rednecks, for Bolton though. I can still enjoy that at least. ~;)

And great prediction!

[DukeofSerbia]

We won again.:balloon2: Great serie! Van Persie finally started scoring.:2thumbsup:

http://www.arsenal.com/images/mobile/dotcomhome.jpg

[Scurvy]

It was a brilliant goal - i thought we deserved to win, but charlton played okay, :2thumbsup:

Well done Villa on holding vs Chelsea, good match - that Alabdawotsit is so amazingly quick - i just expect him to make "road runner" sounds as he sprints forward...

[Big King Sanctaphrax]

Van Persie's goal was awesome, goal of the season so far I reckon.

[InsaneApache]

Van Persie's goal was awesome, goal of the season so far I reckon.

I missed that one mate, any chance of a link?

(just keep an eye out for the mods)....:inquisitive: :laugh4:

[Big King Sanctaphrax]

Clicky (http://antithesis98.blogspot.com/2005/11/van-persies-goal.html)

I should say his second goal, actually.

[Red Peasant]

Clicky (http://antithesis98.blogspot.com/2005/11/van-persies-goal.html)

I should say his second goal, actually.

Cheers for the link, great goal!

[InsaneApache]

Wow, what a cracker! Thanks for the link. :bow:

[Divine Wind]

Uefa Cup draw.

GROUP A
Auxerre
RANGERS
P Belgrade
Livorno
Maccabi Haifa

GROUP B
Bayer Leverkusen
Club Brugge
Besiktas
Dinamo Bucharest
TOTTENHAM

GROUP C
Sevilla
AZ Alkmaar
Slovan Liberec
Grasshopper
Braga

GROUP D
Parma
Lens
Heerenveen
Osasuna
Odense

GROUP E
Feyenoord
Basle
Wisla Krakow
BLACKBURN
Nancy

GROUP F
Ajax
Sparta Prague
Espanyol
Austria Wien
Zulte Waregem

GROUP G
Panathinaikos
Paris St Germain
Rapid Bucharest
Hapoel Tel Aviv
Mlada Boleslav

GROUP H
NEWCASTLE
Celta Vigo
Palermo
Fenerbahce
Eintracht Frankfurt

Im quite pleased with Rovers draw. Feynoord and Basle are playing relatively poorly so far, and Wisla Krakow/Nancy while being tough games, shouldnt be any tougher than the normal premiership opponents we face everyweek.

Not such a nice draw for the spuds and geordie fans though!

[InsaneApache]

Where are West Ham? :laugh4: :laugh4: :laugh4:

[Scurvy]

:2thumbsup:

Newcastle hava very dificult group :laugh4:

[DukeofSerbia]

Uefa Cup draw.

GROUP A
Auxerre
Rangars
Partizan Belgrade
Livorno
Maccabi Haifa



I am Red Star Belgrade fan (Partizan and Red Star dont like each other like Rangers/Celtic, Milan/Inter, Betis/Seville etc). They can go further and probably will.

[Dutch_guy]

GROUP F
Ajax
Sparta Prague
Espanyol
Austria Wien
Zulte Waregem


Well, this draw certainly gives us a good chance of getting through the group stage at least. Albeit this doesn't exactly replace our missing of the Champions League...

:balloon2:

[LeftEyeNine]

GROUP H
NEWCASTLE
Celta Vigo
Palermo
Fenerbahçe
Eintracht Frankfurt

I was hoping for Sevilla, since they are the toughest of all here. Anyway, this group will weigh Fenerbahçe precisely.

[Dutch_guy]

I was hoping for Sevilla, since they are the toughest of all here. Anyway, this group will weigh Fenerbahçe precisely.

The matches against Newcastle and Celta 'll be good, that's for sure :2thumbsup:

:balloon2:

[edyzmedieval]

Uefa Cup draw.

GROUP F
Ajax Amsterdam(all that cares! :2thumbsup: )
I don't care
I don't care
I don't care
I don't care


Ajax Amsterdam. :smitten:

We beaten Utrecht 2-3. Long live Perez!

[DukeofSerbia]

Ahhh, our U21 team lost from Sweden 0-3 yesterday in qualification for EURO 2007 U21.:furious3:

[Dutch_guy]

Ajax Amsterdam. :smitten:

We beaten Utrecht 2-3. Long live Perez!

Yeah that was great, since we usually lose those games.

:2thumbsup:

:balloon2:

[Divine Wind]

Saturday, 07 October 2006

European Championship Qualifying

Armenia v Finland, 17:00
Bulgaria v Holland, 19:00
Croatia v Andorra, 19:15
Cyprus v Rep of Ireland, 17:30
Czech Republic v San Marino, 16:15
Denmark v Northern Ireland, 19:00
England v FYR Macedonia, 17:00
Faroe Islands v Lithuania, 15:00
Greece v Norway, 19:30
Hungary v Turkey, 18:45
Italy v Ukraine, 19:50
Kazakhstan v Poland, 16:00
Latvia v Iceland, 19:00
Moldova v Bosnia-Herzegovina, 17:00
Portugal v Azerbaijan, 21:00
Romania v Belarus, 18:15
Russia v Israel, 16:00
Scotland v France, 17:00
Serbia v Belgium, 19:15
Slovenia v Luxembourg, 19:45
Sweden v Spain, 19:00
Wales v Slovakia, 15:00

Should be some good games today! Cmon England!

[edyzmedieval]

Let's gooo Romania!!! :2thumbsup:

[DukeofSerbia]

Saturday, 07 October 2006

European Championship Qualifying

Armenia v Finland, 17:00
Bulgaria v Holland, 19:00
Croatia v Andorra, 19:15
Cyprus v Rep of Ireland, 17:30
Czech Republic v San Marino, 16:15
Denmark v Northern Ireland, 19:00
England v FYR Macedonia, 17:00
Faroe Islands v Lithuania, 15:00
Greece v Norway, 19:30
Hungary v Turkey, 18:45
Italy v Ukraine, 19:50
Kazakhstan v Poland, 16:00
Latvia v Iceland, 19:00
Moldova v Bosnia-Herzegovina, 17:00
Portugal v Azerbaijan, 21:00
Romania v Belarus, 18:15
Russia v Israel, 16:00
Scotland v France, 17:00
Serbia v Belgium, 19:15
Slovenia v Luxembourg, 19:45
Sweden v Spain, 19:00
Wales v Slovakia, 15:00

Should be some good games today! Cmon England!

Those times are GMT, not CET.

[Big King Sanctaphrax]

Eurgh, we were not especially good.

[LeftEyeNine]

First half gone with one goal in front of Hungary on an away match. :2thumbsup:

Watch out for our new wonderkid, Arda Turan, the number 14. He has feet that the ball sticks at.

[Dutch_guy]

Bulgaria v Holland, 1 - 0.

Let's hope we manage to make an early goal in the second half, would be a waste to lose points in such a match.

:balloon2:

[edyzmedieval]

Romania - Belarus 3 - 1

Awesome, with less than 20 minutes left. Good job so far. :2thumbsup:

[IrishArmenian]

Damn you Finland! At least we got Andorra.

[InsaneApache]

What a night.

So many upsets.

Even though it grieves me so....well done the Scots. :2thumbsup:

WTF happened to Eire? :laugh4:

Oh boyo, the Welsh get trounced again..isn't it? :wall:

England are crap...as usual. :sweatdrop:

[Big King Sanctaphrax]

I wonder if Scotland might actually qualify this year? That would be bizarre.

I don't imagine it will happen though, things usually even out in favour of the big teams over the course of the qualification games.

[Louis VI the Fat]

Qualification games? What qualification games?

And what's this 'football' thingy you're all going on about? http://matousmileys.free.fr/ka1.gif

[Strike For The South]

Where Are The Pads! Dear God Where Are The Pads!

[InsaneApache]

Qualification games? What qualification games?

And what's this 'football' thingy you're all going on about? http://matousmileys.free.fr/ka1.gif

Good job you're now a Texan eh? ~;)

Otherwise you might have been a tad upset. :laugh4:

[scotchedpommes]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/internationals/4801873.stm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8faPLnkHaCc

Scotland 1, France 0
Ecosse: trois points
France: nul points

Amazing, absolutely brilliant. I had taken up residence in a fine establishment up
here, unfortunately just in time to see Wales destroyed, and then watch the
best fighting performance I have seen for a long time. The atmosphere was
fantastic even up here. I almost wish I'd been down in Glasgow for the game.

Pure class. Domenech blames 'boy balls'? Get it right up ye.

[I should add, I still doubt qualification is possible, lots of things need
improvement - and 3 points against the Ukraine is essential - but this result will
live on regardless.]

[DukeofSerbia]

Serbia - Belgium 1 - 0

Very though game. We can't score! That's our problem. On the end we hardly won.

[scotchedpommes]

Thought I might sneak in a certain video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OlsQjxrGDVY) here. ~;)
[Or another one (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8faPLnkHaCc) from the BBC Scotland highlights.]

Oh, et en français (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7RDLtvZUJY).

[edyzmedieval]

Ouch, Netherlands 1 - Bulgaria 1. What happened? ~;)

Romania top of group G. ~D

[Dutch_guy]

The Ref's (only) bad call in the entire game was disallowing van Persie's second goal, the ref. saw a foul in van Persie's move. However, camera footage shows us there is no contact in any way between the defender and the Arsenal player, therefore the goal should have counted.

:balloon2:

[Scurvy]

good results for scotland and n.ireland, but not for wales or england or ireland or wales :2thumbsup:

[DukeofSerbia]

Our U21 defeated Sweden last night 5-0!!! We lost last Friday 3-0 at home. I can't believe!

Anyway,

Croatia play well against England. Not so quality game, England is better, but best chance had Croatia. Scott Parker play for England?! Who is he?

[DukeofSerbia]

Croatia defeated England! England without Gerard is pathetic... :laugh4: Englishmen almost didn't shoot in Croatian goal.:laugh4:

[scotchedpommes]

Croatia defeated England! England without Gerard is pathetic... :laugh4: Englishmen almost didn't shoot in Croatian goal.:laugh4:

Croatia were almost certain to win, in my view. They have never lost at home,
and had far too much quality in the team, if not individuals, to drop points against
England - who simply aren't working as a team.


For us though, Chelski's £30 million olympic diver took us down. He flew through
the air like any self-respecting overrated striker would, successfully getting one
of our boys sent off, and then getting a penalty with his second dive. Their first
goal was acceptable, and Kenny Miller had an easy header which he failed to put
in, but to have the insult of that penalty was too much.

[IrishArmenian]

Who is Chelski's 30 million pound olympic diver? Chelsea doesn't have any English strikers.

[Big King Sanctaphrax]

I'm pretty sure he's talking about Shevchenko, as Scotland were playing Ukraine.

[IrishArmenian]

Oh. I thought SSN was either English or Croation. My mistake.

[scotchedpommes]

Oh. I thought SSN was either English or Croation. My mistake.

Gasp - never a Croation.

On the subject of the performance in Croatia though, it seems that Wayne Rooney had a run-in
with a disgruntled fan. Surely that'll do wonders for the team and their travelling support.

[IrishArmenian]

You have to put your location or I will take potentially offensive guesses like that.

[InsaneApache]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFdwVoOks_Y :shame:

[Andres]

Serbia - Belgium 1 - 0

Very though game. We can't score! That's our problem. On the end we hardly won.

It hurts, but: Congratulations Serbia...

I'm afraid we won't qualify... We shouldn't have played 0-0 against Kazachstan :embarassed:

[Divine Wind]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFdwVoOks_Y :shame:

~:eek: :hide: ~:mecry: :jawdrop: ~:doh: :tomato: ~:argue:


~:(

[scotchedpommes]

You have to put your location or I will take potentially offensive guesses like that.

No offence would be taken.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFdwVoOks_Y :shame:

Thanks for the video. I think that the only positive you can take from that
situation is that it wasn't the only [and vital] goal in the game.

[DukeofSerbia]

Arsenal won 3-0. Good. We finally started to score more than one goal.:2thumbsup:

Nemanja Vidic scored for Man Utd. :balloon2: I am not Man U fan but it's nice to see him to score. :balloon2:

P.S.
My 600. post.

[LeftEyeNine]

Any Brits here, get out ! :smoking:

Seriously, Tottenham has one of the best squads of the Premier League, so, provided the inexperienced Beşiktaş players, Delgado missing and a disastrous keeper named Runje, they trashed out Beşiktaş. Good win.

Newcastle..Aah..My beloved Fenerbahçe bought so "wise" players that when it is a European competition game, they struggle like hellhounds however when it comes to a domestic game they let it loose. We have absolutely dishonest money-vampire centre-backs. I had predicted the game to have a lot of goals, but it was a poor one in scores. Congrats to Newcastle Utd, but they shouldn't expect any real success with such play in Premier League.

Zico should have retired completely after quitting football -his coaching career stains his legendary player career.

[Big King Sanctaphrax]

Edit: Never mind, completely incorrect post.

[IrishArmenian]

I forgot to boast earlier! Chelsea 1, Barcelona 0. Now if that is not a kick to the balls, I don't know what is!
Drogba is really coming into his own now. It's a shame we released Crespo this late and didn't give Drogba a chance to shine earlier.

[lanky316]

Seriously, Tottenham has one of the best squads of the Premier League, so, provided the inexperienced Beşiktaş players, Delgado missing and a disastrous keeper named Runje, they trashed out Beşiktaş. Good win.


I think the biggest problem Besiktas has was that they allowed us to play our patient game. We were allowed to just keep the ball and weren't really hurried too much which was perfect. We actually took our chances for once it could have been 4 or 5 in the end but a good start to the competition.

[InsaneApache]

Edit: Never mind, completely incorrect post.

I had the same idea when LEN said that the spuds were a good premier team! :laugh4:

[InsaneApache]

OK a prediction.

The Dingles (http://www.northwestblues.co.uk/DingleShop.html) 0 :Bolton Wanderers 2

[edyzmedieval]

YEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!

Feyenoord Rotterdam - Ajax Amsterdam

0 - 4


~:cheers:

[InsaneApache]

Another win. Got the result right, again wrong scoreline. Jussi is my new god, he saved two penalties in two minutes.

:yes:

[Dutch_guy]

:2thumbsup: :2thumbsup:

Have yet to see the match, must have been a good one.

:balloon2:

[LeftEyeNine]

Wow, so Ajax trashed the hell out of Feyenoord. :2thumbsup:

Best Feyenoord is a beaten Feyenoord. :smoking:

[Dutch_guy]

Best Feyenoord is a beaten Feyenoord. :smoking:

Wise words my Turkish friend, wise words. :2thumbsup:

:balloon2:

[Divine Wind]

Another win. Got the result right, again wrong scoreline. Jussi is my new god, he saved two penalties in two minutes.

:yes:

~:mecry:

I hate Bolton, i hate them so much!

Oh, and everyone knows the real dingles are Burnley. ~;)

[InsaneApache]

~:mecry:

I hate Bolton, i hate them so much!

Oh, and everyone knows the real dingles are Burnley. ~;)

:tomato: ~:shock: :jumping: :cheerleader: :bounce: :elephant: :evilgrin: :grin2: :crown: :devil: :rolleyes: :rolleyes3: :rolleyes4: :rolleyes2: :smug: :smartass: :smartass2: :wink3: :laugh2: :laugh: :laugh3:

[IrishArmenian]

Good goal by Sheva and Ballack. I was very happy for Sheva, he needed that goal.

[DukeofSerbia]

Arsenal trashed Reding 4-0 away. We play better and better.

[Scurvy]

yep we were very good agaisnt reading - i just hope we can keep the momentum going.

Jussi Jaskalainen (i hope i spelt that right!) is a damn good keeper - how many years has he been your first choice now?

Yeh i was happy shevchenko scored, he deserves a few goals and it would be nice seeing him play at his best in the premier league this season :2thumbsup:

[DukeofSerbia]

Alosno is the new/old F1 chapmion.
Why nobody opened thread? I will...

[InsaneApache]

Jussi Jaskalainen (i hope i spelt that right!) is a damn good keeper - how many years has he been your first choice now?

IIRC about nine years. He's an excellent shot-stopper but his kicking is bobbins. Although much better than Robinsons. :embarassed:

[naut]

Edit:

[scotchedpommes]

On the subject of keepers, I should say not to detract from Jussi Jääskeläinen's
obvious skill, but David James has been playing out of his skin since the start of
the season. None of you think he might be better for England than Paul Robinson
just now?

[DukeofSerbia]

:balloon: :balloon: :balloon: :dancing: :balloon: :balloon: :balloon:

A great match, to bad Van Persie was lacking confidence in front of goal though.

Yes, van Persie played only few games well. I watched live Reding - Arsenal in Serbian national television (RTS). Arsenal is one of the most popular English club in Serbia.:2thumbsup:

[Scurvy]

lol i cant even watch the games live in England :furious3:

David James has been playing really well, but he's both too old and too unreliable to be international keeper --> robinson is dont fine

[DukeofSerbia]

lol i cant even watch the games live in England :furious3:


Why?

Before that RTS broadcast live Man Utd - Liverpool in 2 p.m.. And in Saturday one game live, too (I forgot what).

[Scurvy]

i only have terrestrial television, in the UK premiership games are on Sky :furious3:

[DukeofSerbia]

I thought that. Listen on BBC Sport Radio...

We in Serbia can watch free terrestrial English, Spanish and Italian football leagues and on cable German and French (I am not on cable).

[Scurvy]

:wall: i think im gonna go live in Serbia :beam: :flybye:

[DukeofSerbia]

Average weekend:

3-4 Premiership games (all are live)
always 3 Primera division games (2 always live)
always 3 Seria A games (all are live)

------
Arsenal was so far 4 or 5 times live.

[Scurvy]

:wall: :wall: :wall: :wall: :wall: :wall: :wall: :wall: :wall:

:help:

How much does your average serbian house cost? :2thumbsup:

[IrishArmenian]

I am incredibly suprised! I might have to travel to Serbia every weekend!

[LeftEyeNine]

Here is the challenger!

2-3 Premiership games,
2-3 Serie A games,
2-3 La Liga games,

Free Kebab included!

[Big King Sanctaphrax]

Makes sense if you think about it. I don't suppose big networks are falling over themselves for the Serbian broadcast rights. Probably not very lucrative.

[LeftEyeNine]

A-ye that should be why we and Serbians there are able to watch what you crave for, obvious reasoning.

[IrishArmenian]

I get only Armenian football, but I get streaming Chelsea matches.

[naut]

Edit:

[LeftEyeNine]

Yeh in Aus, I get EPL, CCC, Spanish, UEFA Cup and Champions League. But all at about 1 in the morning :juggle2:.

Oh well if 1 is morning for you, I guess you rely on sunlight panels that turn you off after the sunset.

[DukeofSerbia]

:wall: :wall: :wall: :wall: :wall: :wall: :wall: :wall: :wall:

:help:

How much does your average serbian house cost? :2thumbsup:

I forgot... In cable system SBB (Sport Klub channel) which I am not subscriber every weekend:

always 1-2 1. French Division
3 always Bundesliga
1-2 Brasilian

Whole weekend football!:dizzy2: Plus Champions league which I watch also in Croatian tv and UEFA Cup live.

Not to mention other sports like NHL, NBA, tennis, basketball...:2thumbsup:


Average cost of house is Serbia - depend in what town and part of town just like everywhere else.:book: :laugh4:

[DukeofSerbia]

Makes sense if you think about it. I don't suppose big networks are falling over themselves for the Serbian broadcast rights. Probably not very lucrative.

Premier league - RTS (like BBC - public service)
Primera (B92 - private)
Serie A (Kosava and Pink - both private)
Champions league (B92)
UEFA Cup (RTS)

Those we always can watch free.
The problem is German Bundesliga because Bundesliga games are in the same time when is Serbian Super League. That's why nobody had right on it.:thumbsdown: But now is avaible on cable (Sport Klub).

[Scurvy]

:hanged:

[DukeofSerbia]

Why?

[Scurvy]

I just thought of a genius plan, we run a 1050 mile cable from your tv to mine, so i can watch serbain tv at weekends :2thumbsup:

[scotchedpommes]

I will refrain from joining in the Serbian Appreciation Society at this point and just
add that West Ham is going down. Down to Chesterfield tonight, crash and burn
down to the Championship before the end of the season, and down goes Pardew (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/w/west_ham_utd/6082588.stm),
if he isn't out within a few weeks. Down you go. Buh-bye (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/league_cup/6072626.stm).

[If I am wrong, I will move to Serbia Slovenia.]

[Scurvy]

:2thumbsup: its not looking good for the East Londoners, however they can't play this badly all season, harewood and tevez are both brillaint forwards, while reo-coker and mascherano are two of the top premiership midfielders... however they need to improve soonish or Pardew's got the sack :2thumbsup:

[scotchedpommes]

Well, you would not expect them to continue with that form, but I think they will.
Eight consecutive losses. West Ham are gone. Gone in terms of spirit, gone in
terms of confidence - and yes, gone to the Championship.

[I reserve the right to edit these posts if they manage to pull off a West Brom, natch.]

[Scurvy]

which 3 teams do you think will be relegated?

I think: Watford
Shefield Utd
Fulham

[scotchedpommes]

which 3 teams do you think will be relegated?

I think: Watford
Shefield Utd
Fulham

Hm. What makes you think Fulham? I might have said them before the start of
the season, but their away form seems to have improved greatly over last
season. If they can turn the cottage into something of a fortress like before I
think they'll easily be safe.

As for Watford, I'm not sure I'd say them. Their initial performances just seemed
to have been too good, albeit without getting crucial results, though enough to
make me think they can stay up.

I think I will have to say Charlton, as I don't rate Iain Dowie too highly, and
simply as they just haven't looked like winning, particularly against Watford.
Add to that, I think unless Man City 'release' Stuart Pearce soon he's either
going to succumb to the stress, or the team will to the pull of the relegation
zone - and I wouldn't like to see them go.

With Sheffield I'm almost inclined to agree, although I think West Ham will take
one of the spots. [In case I didn't make that clear.]

[Scurvy]

I chose fulham because i think there squad is just to weka to last the season, a few injuries and they're out of it, --> similarly i think Watford just dont have the stamina to last the season, altho i rate Bothroyd very highly as a manager

Charlton!! They hav'nt played all he well, but Dowie is competant enough, and compared to fulham and watford they have much greater all round quality (especially the two bents up front)

[naut]

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[Big King Sanctaphrax]

Ha, West Ham lost to Chesterfield! Their two wonder-signings are going to be playing in the Championship next season if the team don't pick things up.

[naut]

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[IrishArmenian]

West Ham are gone, dead and passed. Along with the overrated Macherano and Tevez.
I wouldn't say they were overrated. I think that they need to adjust to Premiership stlye play. The Argentines normally end up in some sort of half-brawl once every ten minutes and the ball rarely goes anywhere fast. In the Premiership, the ball moves much faster and so do the players. Therefore it is just the getting used to that is hurting these players.

[scotchedpommes]

Ha, West Ham lost to Chesterfield! Their two wonder-signings are going to be playing in the Championship next season if the team don't pick things up.

On the subject of the Argentines, I think it highly unlikely that Mascherano and
Tévez would stay onboard the sinking ship. They'll be out to bigger clubs, and I
wouldn't bet against them leaving England even after such a short time if West
Ham continues to nosedive. [Not mentioning supposed West Ham - Chelsea links
regarding their contracts.] They've already been under pressure from the
Argentina national coach to leave West Ham. [Link (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/w/west_ham_utd/5411702.stm).]


I wouldn't say they were overrated. I think that they need to adjust to Premiership stlye play. The Argentines normally end up in some sort of half-brawl once every ten minutes and the ball rarely goes anywhere fast. In the Premiership, the ball moves much faster and so do the players. Therefore it is just the getting used to that is hurting these players.

I've seen this 'difference in the pace of the game' referred to several times, and
it just leaves me wondering if anyone has watched any of the South American
leagues before having said that. I can't speak for the Campeonato, but having
watched a decent amount of the Apertura this season and the Copa Libertadores
the last, I would say that if anything the pace seems to be equal, and at times
nothing less than frantic.

[InsaneApache]

I would like the bottom three of the EPL come the end of the season to be:

18 NUFC
19 MCFC
20 WHUFC

Why?

Well because they are all 'big clubs' and 'too good' to get relegated. The arrogance and self-delusion of these three 'under achievers' in particular, really gets my goat. A couple of seasons in the fizzy pop league might knock the hubris out of them, maybe even some sense into them.

:whip:

[Big King Sanctaphrax]

I agree about the first two, but haven't West Ham only been back in the Prem for a couple of seasons?

[edyzmedieval]

Why is Arsenal only 4th? :thumbsdown:

They got Henry,Reyes,Fabregas,Hleb,Lehmann,Diaby,Toure,Campbell,Eboue....

[scotchedpommes]

Why is Arsenal only 4th? :thumbsdown:

They got Henry,Reyes,Fabregas,Hleb,Lehmann,Diaby,Toure,Camp bell,Eboue....

Reyes is in Madrid for now, and Camp bell [an interesting take on his name] is at
Pompey, that most exotic of clubs. Arsenal have put together a good run of late,
so it wouldn't surprise me to see them go third soon. Have to say that before IA
gets some kind of quip in, mind.

I don't think seeing some of the more established [financially or otherwise] clubs
go down would be good for the quality of your game in the long-run, although
yes, those three haven't been adding to the quality recently.

[InsaneApache]

I agree about the first two, but haven't West Ham only been back in the Prem for a couple of seasons?

True. However haven't you heard how they won the world cup back in 66? The fans are truly 'up 'emselves'....a right royal pain in the bumhole. As it is written; Pride come's before a fall.

Anyway they are the medias' darlings. Ever read Louise Taylor banging on about their 'silky skills' in the Gruniad?

Nope into the fizzy pop league wiv 'em. Cor blimey, stwike a lite, innit! :laugh4:

[scotchedpommes]

IA, seems your boys have been beaten by Charlton. Oh dear, oh dear.

[Divine Wind]

Who id like to see relegated (in dreamland)

Spurs
Bolton :whip: :thumbsdown: :furious3:
Newcastle

In reality I believe it will be:

Charlton
Sheffield United
Watford

West Ham undoubtly have problems, not just on the pitch, but off it too. They can say what they like, but losing their assistant manager to Norwich, and all the talks of take overs are making the manager and players very uneasy. Its quite clear to see. However they are strong enough to stay up. They will probably do what Everton did last season, as in when they find their form they will rocket up the table.

I think the relegation battle could be quite close this year. Lets not forget clubs like Middlesbrough, Fulham, Reading. If they all hit a bad run of form nobody can predict who will be down at the end of the season.

As long as Blackburn arnt there, I couldnt give a monkeys :yes:

[InsaneApache]

Who id like to see relegated (in dreamland)


Bolton :whip: :thumbsdown: :furious3:

As long as Blackburn arnt there, I couldnt give a monkeys :yes:

:laugh4:

[IrishArmenian]

I've seen this 'difference in the pace of the game' referred to several times, and
it just leaves me wondering if anyone has watched any of the South American
leagues before having said that. I can't speak for the Campeonato, but having
watched a decent amount of the Apertura this season and the Copa Libertadores
the last, I would say that if anything the pace seems to be equal, and at times
nothing less than frantic.
I've seen some, not much, but enough to find that it is much more defensive, with much pulling on the shirts and shady tackles.

[edyzmedieval]

Ajax beats ADO Den Haag.
2 - 0.

Yupiii, another 3 points. ~:)

[naut]

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[scotchedpommes]

Good to see you kept that link, Rythmic. Always a good one to drop in every
now and then. ~;)

I'd made the assumption, probably wrongly, that edyz would be aware that
Arsenal have a game in hand. On the subject of the video though, Rosicky just
hasn't been taking them from far enough out recently. :yes:

[edyzmedieval]

You also got Rosicky and Senderos. ~;)

[naut]

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[Scurvy]

our whole team is class - you've missed out Toure, Hleb, Baptista etc etc etc etc. :2thumbsup:

[scotchedpommes]

Punishment reduced for Italy trio (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/europe/6093348.stm)

Lazio had their penalty slashed from 11 points to three, Juventus' was reduced to nine from 17, while Fiorentina's deficit was cut from 19 to 15 points.

Crucially, Juventus have had some more points restored, meaning an almost
certain return to Serie A for them next season. In my own view I think that this
is a negative outcome for football in Europe as a whole, but do any of you have
views on this?

[Scurvy]

its terrible. Italian corruption still hasnt gone, despite the whole affair.

Very simply, the italian FA can't afford to loose the money those clubs provide them with (especially juventus) in terms of merchandise and tv rights and so they deliberately make it possible for them to return. Horrible :thumbsdown:

:2thumbsup:

[Dutch_guy]

Punishment reduced for Italy trio (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/europe/6093348.stm)

Lazio had their penalty slashed from 11 points to three, Juventus' was reduced to nine from 17, while Fiorentina's deficit was cut from 19 to 15 points.

Crucially, Juventus have had some more points restored, meaning an almost
certain return to Serie A for them next season. In my own view I think that this
is a negative outcome for football in Europe as a whole, but do any of you have
views on this?

Disappointing really, was hoping Juventus had to remain in the Serie B for another season, their crime warranted it. But then again, I would prefer to see Juventus in the CL instead of say...Udinese (random name really) so in that respect it's a ''good'' thing.

Anyway, as said above, It would have been right/better to have just let the punishments alone...

:balloon2:

[DukeofSerbia]

Why is Arsenal only 4th? :thumbsdown:

They got Henry,Reyes,Fabregas,Hleb,Lehmann,Diaby,Toure,Campbell,Eboue....

1. Reyes is loaned to Real Madrid which is good.
2. You forgot Gallas. This man is excellent. Better than A. Cole.
3. Campbell is not any more in Arsenal as I know.

The most of players are "kids".

[Scurvy]

Campbell is now a Portsmouth player, and seems to be enjoying his time there, which is nice :2thumbsup:

Gallas is good, but only equally as good as A. Cole (in the left back position at least :egypt: )

Yep, the best thing about this Arsenal team is that its so long (Fabregas only 19 etc.) it could conceivably saty together at least 5 years - improving all the time.

[DukeofSerbia]

Punishment reduced for Italy trio (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/europe/6093348.stm)

Lazio had their penalty slashed from 11 points to three, Juventus' was reduced to nine from 17, while Fiorentina's deficit was cut from 19 to 15 points.

Crucially, Juventus have had some more points restored, meaning an almost
certain return to Serie A for them next season. In my own view I think that this
is a negative outcome for football in Europe as a whole, but do any of you have
views on this?

Good news is that AC Milan had the same penalty. :2thumbsup:

Especially after they lost 3-4 from Internazionale in Saturday evening. And that was the one of the rare game for which I can say that was SUPERB.:2thumbsup: Excellent game. Fantastic goal by Dejan Stankovic and what Materazzi did - after he scored he got second yellow => red. Inter had great luck to win after he got red!

[DukeofSerbia]

Campbell is now a Portsmouth player, and seems to be enjoying his time there, which is nice :2thumbsup:

Gallas is good, but only equally as good as A. Cole (in the left back position at least :egypt: )

Yep, the best thing about this Arsenal team is that its so long (Fabregas only 19 etc.) it could conceivably saty together at least 5 years - improving all the time.

I forgot to mention Senderos (father Spaniyard, mother Serb and they are citizen of Switzerland :dizzy2: - what a combination?).:2thumbsup:

[naut]

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[scotchedpommes]

Personally I don't mind:

1. Because I don't watch the Italian league(s)
2. Cheating wont get them far in the champions league, which was true of last season (2-0 loss to Arsenal :2thumbsup:).

Well, it's nice to think it wouldn't get them far, but as far as I'm aware, the
intercepted telephone conversations had included choosing referees for
European matches. That being the case, I think we just have to hope that
opposing teams can beat them regardless.

[Should just add at this point that I felt Chelsea had an excellent game last
night, and I'm glad to see Barcelona in a tight spot as far as their progression
from the group stages is concerned. I'll be hoping Celtic can get one over Benfica
tonight - they tore them apart at Parkhead quite nicely.]

On the domestic front, I almost wish I'd been at my local team's game on
Monday, it was surprisingly good. Although I'll be there to welcome the Huns
up here next month. :yes:

[DukeofSerbia]

For 10 minutes Arsenal start game with CSKA Moscow. I am going home to watch it live.

[Andres]

AC Milan - Anderlecht : 4-1

:shame:

[scotchedpommes]

For 10 minutes Arsenal start game with CSKA Moscow. I am going home to watch it live.

How did they not manage to score? And why did Celtic feel the need to recreate
the 1969 tie's scoreline against Benfica? [3 - 0 to both sides at home.] Such a
frustrating game at times, football. Although I will still say, I was quite pleased
for Copenhagen.

[And Andres, it was a bit much to expect them to take down AC in Milan, wasn't it?
At least they scored.]

[naut]

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[Scurvy]

Gah!

ditto

[naut]

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[Big King Sanctaphrax]

I have never seen a team miss more chances than Arsenal did last night. This is what's so frustrating about being an Arsenal fan. They play amazing football, and score psectacular goals, but when it comes to the dull stuff, the simple finishes, the scuffly little tap-ins, they always seem to have problems.

[Andres]

[And Andres, it was a bit much to expect them to take down AC in Milan, wasn't it?
At least they scored.]

I know, I know, but still, in soccer everything is possible, and it has been sooooo... long since Anderlecht did something really stunning in Europe ...

[scotchedpommes]

How does Arsenal not win?

I'm very happy that Man Utd lost though! :2thumbsup:

Such questions will live on through the sporting ages, doubtless.
I shall, however, be looking forward to seeing Fergie's other team
get taken by Haifa tonight.

[edyzmedieval]

Let's goooo Ajax!!! :2thumbsup:

Ajax - Austria Vienna

[Divine Wind]

Blackburn Rovers vs FC Basel.

Its on Eurosport UK if anyones interested. Goals are guaranteed when it comes to Blackburn in Europe. :yes:

[DukeofSerbia]

Bože, šta su ti ljudi uspeli da promaše.:furious3:

I was so frustrating that I almost thrown my TV from room.:furious3: :furious3: :furious3: 10 CLEAR chanses and nothing! Rosicky missed empty goal from 4 meters! Then Henry, Fabregas and van Persie.:wall: :wall: :wall:

[Divine Wind]

Blackburn 3 - 0 FC Basel

Great result for Rovers!

BTW, Tugay = GOD !

Watch the following video if you dont believe me.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9604kIQApuM

[LeftEyeNine]

Whee Tugay is still alive and on the pitch ? ~:eek:

[IrishArmenian]

Isn't the Euro-Asian border the Northern Cacuaus line?
If so, why are Turkey, Armenia and Azerbaijan in the Euro Cup?
I was just curious.

[naut]

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[IrishArmenian]

Specify, but I think you mean Turkey. Good point, but why us and Azerbaijan?

[naut]

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[Big King Sanctaphrax]

What does everyone think about South Africa getting the 2010 world cup? Personally, I think it's a pretty poor idea to give the competition to a country which probably wouldn't even freakin' qualify normally.

[scotchedpommes]

What does everyone think about South Africa getting the 2010 world cup? Personally, I think it's a pretty poor idea to give the competition to a country which probably wouldn't even freakin' qualify normally.

I think it's an excellent idea. If it works as desired, it will kick start development
in deprived areas, or at the very least of infrastructure. It should also force the
police to clean up a fair amount of their security issues. Forgive me for mentioning
such things in the Frontroom, but I believe these are some of the main reasons
for awarding them this opportunity. Despite their problems, make no mistake, they
are the only country in Sub-Saharan Africa which could host a World Cup, and for
them to do so would boost football across the whole continent. On top of that,
South Africa isn't that freakin' bad in terms of football.

Also, if you wish to approach the issue from a more selfish perspective, hosting
the tournament in that country will mean less of a time difference for those of
us in Europe than if it were hosted in South America or [East] Asia. From my
own point of view, it gives me an excuse to go to Cape Town.

[Unless they kick start that aforementioned development and crackdown on
crime very soon you needn't worry in any case, because we'll be looking at
Argentina, Mexico, or Brazil.]

[Scurvy]

Basically what he said, one of the best things about these competitions is that they have the potential to greatly improve the infrastructure and living standards of the areas on which they are held, south africa (and africa in general) will greatly benefit from having the world cup

[edyzmedieval]

I definitely agree with Perestroika and Scurvy.

Ajax 3 - Austria Vienna 0

:2thumbsup: :beam: :beam: :beam:

[AussieGiant]

It was also selected because at the time there was a strong rotation policy concept being used.

With the current FIFA president about to go into his last term he wanted to do something really significant.

[scotchedpommes]

Did I mention that I don't much care for West Ham? [I feel the need to do so
now.] One penalty denied, and surprise, surprise, yet more frustration. West
Ham will hopefully lose their next five or so to make up for this, yes.

[Although the football's more pleasing here, I have to say. Rangers have just
been taken out of the title race with a shock loss to the team that were
bottom in the league.]