Right, then. It's the business end of the tournament, and it's about now that networks start asking for your choice of best goal.
If you're stuck for ideas, Sport Relief have a video allowing you to pick your favourite from a list of ten, with a video clip of each.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/default.stm#
My heart says Rooney's second against Croatia. He runs half the pitch, and cooly slots it past the keeper.
But...my head says Jon Dahl Tomasson's brilliant dipping volley against Sweden.
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So...Greece, Champions of Europe. 
What a shocker. Or in the language of some UM members...
Like...whoa, dude.
Absolutely f-ing well done to the Greeks. You've given the 'bigger' footballing nations a good kicking, and created the biggest shock result in football history.
Except for Graeme Taylor being made England manager, of course. If ever a topic needed to be posted on these hallowed UM pages, it's that one.
I just hope that the big stars like Figo, Sir David of Beckham, Zidane and a fair few others take a long hard look at themselves over this. And I mean in a soul-searching way, not on yet another billboard or TV ad.
22 virtual unknowns (outside of Greece) have mugged the footballing superstars and snatched the second biggest prize in sport. Yes it was bloody ugly, but if our respective nations had won it the same way, hand-on-heart, would we be complaining?
Would we fuc-
What a shocker. Or in the language of some UM members...
Like...whoa, dude.
Absolutely f-ing well done to the Greeks. You've given the 'bigger' footballing nations a good kicking, and created the biggest shock result in football history.
Except for Graeme Taylor being made England manager, of course. If ever a topic needed to be posted on these hallowed UM pages, it's that one.
I just hope that the big stars like Figo, Sir David of Beckham, Zidane and a fair few others take a long hard look at themselves over this. And I mean in a soul-searching way, not on yet another billboard or TV ad.
22 virtual unknowns (outside of Greece) have mugged the footballing superstars and snatched the second biggest prize in sport. Yes it was bloody ugly, but if our respective nations had won it the same way, hand-on-heart, would we be complaining?
Would we fuc-
I couldn't resist Cuffy( lol I am such a fairweather fan- I know)
You know...I was watching a game recently...and I couldn't help but notice that this game isn't the same game i played when I was 5...
whats with all the fights between fans???it doesn't make sense...
maybe i'm not a huge football fan, but I do watch on occasions, care to update me on whats been going on?
whats with all the fights between fans???it doesn't make sense...
maybe i'm not a huge football fan, but I do watch on occasions, care to update me on whats been going on?
| QUOTE (Daughter of the Nine Moons @ Jul 5 2004, 07:36 AM) |
| I couldn't resist Cuffy( lol I am such a fairweather fan- I know) |
That's okay, sweety. Why not.
Let's face it, if my lot had won, I'd have a flag so big, it would be threatening to exceed the site's bandwith.
Hmmm...I saw something on Fox sports world...about greece winning...
from what I've heard...absolutely great game...so, Well Done Greece...
from what I've heard...absolutely great game...so, Well Done Greece...
| QUOTE |
| So...Greece, Champions of Europe. ohmy.gif What a shocker. Or in the language of some UM members... Like...whoa, dude. Absolutely f-ing well done to the Greeks. You've given the 'bigger' footballing nations a good kicking, and created the biggest shock result in football history. |
I must say - the Greeks played wonderful in this game!
Congruts!
If small countries like Portugal and Greece made it to the final, maybe Israel has a chance too....
Anyway, I take back what I said earlier about the Greeks. As oppose to their other games, this game was interesting, exciting, and wonderfull to watch.
Thank you Portugal and Greece for a wonderfull final game.
| QUOTE (Scar @ Jul 2 2004, 12:20 AM) |
| If the Greeks Won , I'd eat my hat |
Hey Scar,would you like any sauce with your hat?
Congratulations to Greece,Im glad they won seeing that they were the under dogs.
Its great to see something like that happen.
It was a fantastic game to watch.
Salt and pepper please 
Well fair play Greece , You took my money
I was so close
WHY ???
Dammit Portugal
Well fair play Greece , You took my money
I was so close
WHY ???
Dammit Portugal
After yesterdays game Cyprus went mad! All Greek-Cypriots were out in the streets, it was chaotic...but so wonderful. It's just amazing how sports can unite people 
I wish i had taken photos, I only remembered after when i went home
Such moments are truly rare
ΣΗΚΩΣΕ ΤΟ, ΤΟ ΓΑΜΗΜΕΝΟ ΔΕΝ ΜΠΟΡΩ, ΔΕΝ ΜΠΟΡΩ ΝΑ ΠΕΡΙΜΕΝΟ!!!!
I wish i had taken photos, I only remembered after when i went home
Such moments are truly rare
ΣΗΚΩΣΕ ΤΟ, ΤΟ ΓΑΜΗΜΕΝΟ ΔΕΝ ΜΠΟΡΩ, ΔΕΝ ΜΠΟΡΩ ΝΑ ΠΕΡΙΜΕΝΟ!!!!
| QUOTE (MaNgO_gIrL_hErE @ Jul 6 2004, 01:11 AM) |
| I wish i had taken photos, I only remembered after when i went home Such moments are truly rare |
Over here we get a local free paper put through the door so if I forget to take photo's of big events like that,I just keep the paper.
Do you get something like that MaNgO_gIrL_hErE?
If you do then you could always go to their office and get a couple of prints.
Joe Royle has been awarded £422,000 in damages after he launched a compensation claim against his former club, Manchester City.
Royle sued the club when he received only a fraction of the pay-off he was due after being sacked in May 2001.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/manches...ter/3870971.stm
I'm pleased for Joe, despite the sky blues taking a spanking financially. Managers are treated like crap by club boards and chairmen. The board at City argued Royle was hardly skint. But the sport is awash with money, and managers get a pittance compared to the stars. Yet a good manager can turn clubs around, and get average players performing way above their level. Just look at Greece.
It's nice to see big Joe had the good grace to apologise to the fans for wanting his money. No apology needed, Joe. Had it been down to the fans, you'd have got every penny.
Royle sued the club when he received only a fraction of the pay-off he was due after being sacked in May 2001.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/manches...ter/3870971.stm
I'm pleased for Joe, despite the sky blues taking a spanking financially. Managers are treated like crap by club boards and chairmen. The board at City argued Royle was hardly skint. But the sport is awash with money, and managers get a pittance compared to the stars. Yet a good manager can turn clubs around, and get average players performing way above their level. Just look at Greece.
It's nice to see big Joe had the good grace to apologise to the fans for wanting his money. No apology needed, Joe. Had it been down to the fans, you'd have got every penny.
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| Do you get something like that MaNgO_gIrL_hErE? |
hmmm...we get a local monthly magazine, hopefully they will have many pics in this months issue, can't wait till it comes out
Just spotted these. The Alternative Awards for Euro 2004.
Catergories include Best Dive, Worst Kit, Worst Excuse and Most Over-rated Player.
My fave bit was the worst excuse winners, Italy.
"Someone should be ashamed, and it's not us," carped Gianluigi Buffon after Italy crashed out in the group stages following the 2-2 draw between Sweden and Denmark.
Look, there are more than 20 words in Italian for "fix", and not a single one in Swedish. That's all you need to know.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/e...004/3859921.stm
Catergories include Best Dive, Worst Kit, Worst Excuse and Most Over-rated Player.
My fave bit was the worst excuse winners, Italy.
"Someone should be ashamed, and it's not us," carped Gianluigi Buffon after Italy crashed out in the group stages following the 2-2 draw between Sweden and Denmark.
Look, there are more than 20 words in Italian for "fix", and not a single one in Swedish. That's all you need to know.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/e...004/3859921.stm
I notice that Chelsea are getting the winner from the best dive catergory(Edgar Davids),from The Alternative Awards 2004.
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| I notice that Chelsea are getting the winner from the best dive catergory(Edgar Davids) |
Nah, I don't think we will freddyvjason, we already have enough overpayed 'stars' and our new glorious leader has dismissed this as speculation.
At least I hope this is the case; to be honest, I don't get very excited about the possibilty of some 'star' from Europe joing the ranks of the blues anymore.
I think we have demonstrated that the English guys are more passionate (and in a lot of cases better) when it comes to slugging it out in the depths of winter on some windswept Northern pitch, than some fly-by-night mercenary from warmer climbs.
| QUOTE (Stamford @ Jul 7 2004, 04:04 PM) |
| I think we have demonstrated that the English guys are more passionate (and in a lot of cases better) when it comes to slugging it out in the depths of winter on some windswept Northern pitch, than some fly-by-night mercenary from warmer climbs. |
I couldn't agree more, Stamford.
The imported stars may shine on a sunny afternoon, in front of Sky's cameras. But midweek in the rain and cold, and I'd back homegrown players, any day.
I couldn't face this thread yesterday, because I'm not exactly looking forward to the new season.
I've just been reading an article on the state of play in Premiership transfers, and for my lot, things are not exactly full of sunshine.
FEELGOOD FACTOR: In short supply. More a fear factor after last season and Keegan is working on a very small transfer budget.
UP OR DOWN? Talent in the squad but City's old habit of hitting the self-destruct button means they should be happy finishing around 12th unless Keegan can pull off some transfer shocks between now and the start of the season.
Check out the gloomy or cheerful predictions for your own team:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/e...rem/3889781.stm
I'm considering a punt on Chelsea for the title, because the odds for Arsenal are probably pants.
I've just been reading an article on the state of play in Premiership transfers, and for my lot, things are not exactly full of sunshine.
FEELGOOD FACTOR: In short supply. More a fear factor after last season and Keegan is working on a very small transfer budget.
UP OR DOWN? Talent in the squad but City's old habit of hitting the self-destruct button means they should be happy finishing around 12th unless Keegan can pull off some transfer shocks between now and the start of the season.
Check out the gloomy or cheerful predictions for your own team:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/e...rem/3889781.stm
I'm considering a punt on Chelsea for the title, because the odds for Arsenal are probably pants.
1. AFC Buffalo Bills Fav team
2. NFC New Orlean Saints
3. AFC Cincinatti Bengals
2. NFC New Orlean Saints
3. AFC Cincinatti Bengals
Well cufflink i feel the same. Celtic havent signed a single player this season.
We've been haemorraging players not buying.
Still no Larrson replacement. The board better cough up an give Martin the money he needs.
I also read that time magazine called the Old Firm game "the most evil game in football".
I understand the hatred fully and the disgusting secterianism thats rifew in this fixture.
I know all too well about the bigotry abd violence after the games.
However,
The Big Game in Argentina between Boca an River has a much worse problem in violence terms that of the old firm. Mind you thats not really the way we should look at it tho.
Whatever you say if the sectarian element was lost from an old firm it would take the edge away from the game right or wrong it wouldnt be as appealing.
I think it was a little unfair, Understandable but not well researched.
We've been haemorraging players not buying.
Still no Larrson replacement. The board better cough up an give Martin the money he needs.
I also read that time magazine called the Old Firm game "the most evil game in football".
I understand the hatred fully and the disgusting secterianism thats rifew in this fixture.
I know all too well about the bigotry abd violence after the games.
However,
The Big Game in Argentina between Boca an River has a much worse problem in violence terms that of the old firm. Mind you thats not really the way we should look at it tho.
Whatever you say if the sectarian element was lost from an old firm it would take the edge away from the game right or wrong it wouldnt be as appealing.
I think it was a little unfair, Understandable but not well researched.
I agree with you on Old Firm games, Wun. Take away that intense passion to do over the others, and a large part of the atmosphere is gone. I remember watching the games on the Beeb last season, and each was like watching a cup final.
And the violence in South and Central American footie is much worse than in the UK and Europe.
And the violence in South and Central American footie is much worse than in the UK and Europe.
| QUOTE (The Nameless One @ Jul 14 2004, 06:47 AM) |
| 1. AFC Buffalo Bills Fav team 2. NFC New Orlean Saints 3. AFC Cincinatti Bengals |
Someone already did that joke much earlier in the thread. And it wasn't funny, then, either.
Proper football, Nameless One. Proper football.
Yes football as it was invernted nameless.
Yeah cufflink.
Although english fan wen abroad are given a worse press , british football fans in general are given an extremely unfair representation by the rest of the world , especially in our domestic games.
On any given saturday between all the games i bet in each country on an average day the arrests could be counted in one hand.
It is only in exceptional cicumstances there seems to eb trouble.
Dont get me wrong its horrible in glasgow on old firm day, an awful feelin of tension an hatred. normal people just loose their heads its almost tribal , thankfully tho the police have become experts in calmin and controling the way the fans are integrated.
Although english fan wen abroad are given a worse press , british football fans in general are given an extremely unfair representation by the rest of the world , especially in our domestic games.
On any given saturday between all the games i bet in each country on an average day the arrests could be counted in one hand.
It is only in exceptional cicumstances there seems to eb trouble.
Dont get me wrong its horrible in glasgow on old firm day, an awful feelin of tension an hatred. normal people just loose their heads its almost tribal , thankfully tho the police have become experts in calmin and controling the way the fans are integrated.
Yeah an cufflink about the cup final .
Because of the intense aptmosphere its like winnin a cup final wen you win but wen you loose its so unbearable.
Thats got more to do with how ingrained it is in our lives, if you loose you kno that for the next 3 weeks you'll get a constant slaggin from your workmates or friends.
It gets so built up for weeks before hand you actually believe the hype LOL.
Because of the intense aptmosphere its like winnin a cup final wen you win but wen you loose its so unbearable.
Thats got more to do with how ingrained it is in our lives, if you loose you kno that for the next 3 weeks you'll get a constant slaggin from your workmates or friends.
It gets so built up for weeks before hand you actually believe the hype LOL.
Here's an interesting tale...
Libyan leader Colonel Gaddafi could buy newly-promoted Crystal Palace, according to newspaper reports.
"I've been told that Gaddafi and his son are interested in acquiring Palace," the club's chairman Simon Jordan told the Guardian.
He said that as yet there had been no formal approach from Gaddafi, who already owns 7.5% of Juventus.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/t...ace/3902583.stm
Libyan leader Colonel Gaddafi could buy newly-promoted Crystal Palace, according to newspaper reports.
"I've been told that Gaddafi and his son are interested in acquiring Palace," the club's chairman Simon Jordan told the Guardian.
He said that as yet there had been no formal approach from Gaddafi, who already owns 7.5% of Juventus.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/t...ace/3902583.stm
Yas we gave fullham a doin today.
It was only 2-0 but showed our class even the youngsters looked a just a cut above.
Even wee lennie got in on the act and scored a classy penalty.
STAND UP FOR THE CHAMPIONS.
C'MON THE HOOPS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It was only 2-0 but showed our class even the youngsters looked a just a cut above.
Even wee lennie got in on the act and scored a classy penalty.
STAND UP FOR THE CHAMPIONS.
C'MON THE HOOPS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I was just reading a match report on that game, Wun. Celtic were a class above Fulham.
It's hard to believe the pre-season friendlies have started already!
It's hard to believe the pre-season friendlies have started already!
Anno it comes around so quickly.
Its never too soon either eh
Cufflink whats goin on wiv anelka BTW?
I saw somethin in the paper, did he accuse the fans of bein racist??????
Its never too soon either eh
Cufflink whats goin on wiv anelka BTW?
I saw somethin in the paper, did he accuse the fans of bein racist??????
Hey, Wun, I see our respective boys will be facing one another in a tour of America.
Care to place a little wager on this one?
Care to place a little wager on this one?
| QUOTE (wunarmdscissor @ Jul 19 2004, 12:38 PM) |
| Cufflink whats goin on wiv anelka BTW? I saw somethin in the paper, did he accuse the fans of bein racist?????? |
The papers put two and two together and got seven, as usual, Wun.
Nicolas was talking about his time in France and Spain, particularly in away games, where there was a lot of abuse dished out to black players.
The City fans adore Anelka, and the fans favourite, Shaun Wright-Phillips, is black also, so like a lot of City fans, I was mystified by the story.
I think it's the press down here sh**-stirring, as usual. We had stories about him falling out with the manager and leaving, the other week, yet the guy has a great relationship with Keegan.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/t...ity/3904867.stm
Of course we will hammer you lot stamford
| QUOTE |
| Of course we will hammer you lot stamford |
Now the close season is coming to an end, I do hope this is a taste of things to come; everyone has been too nice to one another for my liking.
As for your Celtic boys doing my guys? We will see my little Scottish chum, we will see.
PS- Do you know when the game is? I know we are travelling out there at the end of the week, so it must be soon.
Next week i think.
I think maybe you might have just too much for us.
However Ive never seen a better celtic team in my lifetime, Who knows.
I think maybe you might have just too much for us.
However Ive never seen a better celtic team in my lifetime, Who knows.
| QUOTE |
| Next week i think. I think maybe you might have just too much for us. |
Cool, I'll look forward to it.
Not sure if we do have too much for your boys, bloody Oxford held us 1-1 the other day.
Taking bets on the Celtic v Chelsea game.
Anyone want to say who they think is going to win?
Sorry Stam,have to say(as always had a soft spot for Celtic)that I want Celtic to win.
Anyone want to say who they think is going to win?
Sorry Stam,have to say(as always had a soft spot for Celtic)that I want Celtic to win.
| QUOTE |
| Sorry Stam,have to say(as always had a soft spot for Celtic)that I want Celtic to win. |
We will see, we will see. I know it's only a friendly, but I really am looking forward to this, probably the only time me and Wun will go head to head, seeing as we agree on every other bloody thing.
| QUOTE (Stamford @ Jul 20 2004, 03:15 PM) |
| We will see, we will see. I know it's only a friendly, but I really am looking forward to this, probably the only time me and Wun will go head to head, seeing as we agree on every other bloody thing. |
You have got the whole of the season for us to come head to head so I won't get into this one too much Stam
| QUOTE |
| You have got the whole of the season for us to come head to head so I won't get into this one too much Stam |
First game of the season, Freddy!!
That one I am really looking forward to.
My mates are trying to get tickets,but last I heard they are not on sale yet.
If they do get them my mate(the good looking one)will be there.
Im sure that if you look out for her then you will spot her,seeing as there are no good looking birds there.
My mates are trying to get tickets,but last I heard they are not on sale yet.
If they do get them my mate(the good looking one)will be there.
Im sure that if you look out for her then you will spot her,seeing as there are no good looking birds there.
| QUOTE |
| If they do get them my mate(the good looking one)will be there. Im sure that if you look out for her then you will spot her,seeing as there are no good looking birds there. |
It is sadly true, I have never seen a woman at the Bridge who is even remotely cute (and that's taking into account that I usually have my beer goggles on by that stage).
Still, my better half probably thinks this is a good thing.
This story has been on the local news all day.
Chester City have been served with a winding-up order by Customs and Excise over alleged unpaid VAT.
The Conference champions were issued the petition on 16 July and officials must attend a hearing next Monday.
Chairman Stephen Vaughan said: "This situation is historic and we are having dialogue with Customs and Excise."
Meanwhile, Boston have contacted the Football League claiming Chester have not paid the final payment of striker Daryl Clare's performance-related fee.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/t...ter/3910737.stm
It's a sickener, and I think the football fans of Chester have to take a long hard look at themselves, for not giving the team the support it needed.
Chester City have been served with a winding-up order by Customs and Excise over alleged unpaid VAT.
The Conference champions were issued the petition on 16 July and officials must attend a hearing next Monday.
Chairman Stephen Vaughan said: "This situation is historic and we are having dialogue with Customs and Excise."
Meanwhile, Boston have contacted the Football League claiming Chester have not paid the final payment of striker Daryl Clare's performance-related fee.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/t...ter/3910737.stm
It's a sickener, and I think the football fans of Chester have to take a long hard look at themselves, for not giving the team the support it needed.
Okay, Wun.
Chelsea v Celtic is on Saturday, mate!
I'm taking the family down to Dorset for a long weekend, so I will not be rubbing it in until I return to UM on Tuesday (of course, If your boys get the result, I am sure you will leave some choice messages in my absence).
Chelsea v Celtic is on Saturday, mate!
I'm taking the family down to Dorset for a long weekend, so I will not be rubbing it in until I return to UM on Tuesday (of course, If your boys get the result, I am sure you will leave some choice messages in my absence).
World Cup, anyone? Heh. 
It's been announced that Old Trafford will host four of England's five home World Cup 2006 qualifying games, including the opening home fixture against Wales.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/i...and/3917615.stm
Good idea, because OT has 67,000 capacity, which is bigger than many national stadia. Good for me, too, because it's a bus ride.
Home fixtures for Sven's men are:
v Wales, 9 Oct 2004, at Old Trafford
v N Ireland, 26 Mar 2005, at Old Trafford
v Azerbaijan, 30 Mar 2005, at St James' Park
v Austria, 8 Oct 2005, at Old Trafford
v Poland, 12 Oct 2005, at Old Trafford
It's been announced that Old Trafford will host four of England's five home World Cup 2006 qualifying games, including the opening home fixture against Wales.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/i...and/3917615.stm
Good idea, because OT has 67,000 capacity, which is bigger than many national stadia. Good for me, too, because it's a bus ride.
Home fixtures for Sven's men are:
v Wales, 9 Oct 2004, at Old Trafford
v N Ireland, 26 Mar 2005, at Old Trafford
v Azerbaijan, 30 Mar 2005, at St James' Park
v Austria, 8 Oct 2005, at Old Trafford
v Poland, 12 Oct 2005, at Old Trafford
| QUOTE (Cufflink @ Jul 23 2004, 10:49 PM) |
| Good for me, too, because it's a bus ride. Home fixtures for Sven's men are: v Wales, 9 Oct 2004, at Old Trafford v N Ireland, 26 Mar 2005, at Old Trafford v Azerbaijan, 30 Mar 2005, at St James' Park v Austria, 8 Oct 2005, at Old Trafford v Poland, 12 Oct 2005, at Old Trafford |
Well we all know where we can stay on those dates,round Cuffys.
| QUOTE (AliceCoopersGirl @ Jul 24 2004, 09:32 AM) |
| Well we all know where we can stay on those dates,round Cuffys. |
Ooh, we can sit in our jammies, and all stay up until after midnight, telling ghost stories.
| QUOTE |
| Okay, Wun. Chelsea v Celtic is on Saturday, mate! I'm taking the family down to Dorset for a long weekend, so I will not be rubbing it in until I return to UM on Tuesday (of course, If your boys get the result, I am sure you will leave some choice messages in my absence). |
You canbe assured of that
| QUOTE (Cufflink @ Jul 24 2004, 06:32 PM) | ||
Ooh, we can sit in our jammies, and all stay up until after midnight, telling ghost stories. |
That sounds like an idea Cuffs,I'll bring a botle of Jamesons(or two
)
we got beat
I feared this would happen.
Apparently our defending was appalling but our young striker was seemingly pretty good.
#Ahh well.
BTW for anyone interested @(an im dreadin stamford readin this) the score was 4-2. bah
I feared this would happen.
Apparently our defending was appalling but our young striker was seemingly pretty good.
#Ahh well.
BTW for anyone interested @(an im dreadin stamford readin this) the score was 4-2. bah
hey i see youve had a name change alice coopers girl .
LOL
i was really confused for a while.
Not very hard though.
LOL
i was really confused for a while.
Not very hard though.
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