It's the world's number one sport. It's the beautiful game. It needs a thread.
Tell us your footballing allegiance, or discuss the latest footballing story.
And the big story at the moment is Gerard Houllier's dismissal by Liverpool.
Was it fair to sack him? And who do you think should replace him?
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/t...ool/3734773.stm
The latest odds offered by bookmakers Ladbrokes:
7/4: Rafael Benitez
3/1: Martin O'Neill
4/1: Alan Curbishley
5/1: Gordon Strachan
6/1: Jose Mourinho
7/1: Steve McClaren
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Actually some of the underdogs this year to watch for that may come up to bite the front-runners:
1) Cleveland Browns
2) Detroit Lions
3) Houston Texans
4) Jacksonville Jaguars
1) Cleveland Browns
2) Detroit Lions
3) Houston Texans
4) Jacksonville Jaguars
Cufflink , does this include Rugby football.
No, this is for association football, only. Rugby is a big enough sport to deserve it's own thread, if someone wants to start one.
And sweetpumper, as much as I like the sport, American football is not the world's number one sport, nor did Pele describe it as the beautiful game.
And sweetpumper, as much as I like the sport, American football is not the world's number one sport, nor did Pele describe it as the beautiful game.
Pele is no Jerry Rice!
Just teasing!
Just teasing!
[whinny]Awwwwwww[/whinny]
O.k . how about we put it in the hobbies and interests catagorie then .
O.k . how about we put it in the hobbies and interests catagorie then .
Please do, Kismit. I should have put it there myself. 
Well I have to say that Im a Manchester United fan.
No Im NOT a glory hunter,supported them since I was 5yrs old(1975)
No I never lived there,my Uncle did and he got me into them.As he was my fav uncle I had to support them,but as I got older I enjoyed watching them.
No I havn't been to see them play live YET,as a girlie I havn't been allowed to go on my own and my ex was a Hammers fan so refused to take me
I think its wrong to sack a manager just because the team didnt win anything(if I got that wrong excuse me,just heard about it reading this thread)
Cheers Freddy
xx
No Im NOT a glory hunter,supported them since I was 5yrs old(1975)
No I never lived there,my Uncle did and he got me into them.As he was my fav uncle I had to support them,but as I got older I enjoyed watching them.
No I havn't been to see them play live YET,as a girlie I havn't been allowed to go on my own and my ex was a Hammers fan so refused to take me
I think its wrong to sack a manager just because the team didnt win anything(if I got that wrong excuse me,just heard about it reading this thread)
Cheers Freddy
xx
| QUOTE (freddyvjason @ May 25 2004, 11:09 AM) |
| Well I have to say that Im a Manchester United fan. No Im NOT a glory hunter,supported them since I was 5yrs old(1975) |
1975? Crikey, Freddy, that was a very dark time for Man U. You are certainly not a glory hunter!
And your ex was a fool! Most fellas would be delighted if their other half wanted to go to the footie with them!
Cool, so who do you fancy to win Euro 2004, I've got money on a France v Portugal final
Gerard Houllier, well he's earnt enough money, bless him.
I'm not so sure about France, to be honest, especially after the nightmare they had at the World Cup.
| QUOTE |
| Gerard Houllier, well he's earnt enough money, bless him |
And he's blown a fair bit of cash, too.
True, true £128,000,000 wasn't it or was it 28m? No I don't think i'll have any money on France. Portugal Yeah. Dare I say it...........What about EEEENNNGERLAAAND!
| QUOTE (jimma @ May 25 2004, 03:19 PM) |
| No I don't think i'll have any money on France. Portugal Yeah. Dare I say it...........What about EEEENNNGERLAAAND! |
My heart says, Eng-er-land!!
My head says, dejection, misery, and watching some other jammy sods lifting the trophy, instead.
| QUOTE (Cufflink @ May 25 2004, 03:30 PM) | ||
My heart says, Eng-er-land!! My head says, dejection, misery, and watching some other jammy sods lifting the trophy, instead. |
It's what makes us English!!!
Well for my sins I have been a Chelsea fan my whole life (hence my name) and up until the last few years it has been a labour of love.
Now things seem to have got a lot better (well at least we're not skint anymore), although we still seem to be losing our Boss, which I think is out of order, considering we finished 2nd in the Premiership and semi-finalists in the Champions League.
As for the forthcoming competition?
Well I am tired of thinking we have a chance; it happens every 2 years and we always come close and blow it.
So this time I am not going to get excited and will just keep my fingers crossed.
COME ON ENGLAND!!!
Now things seem to have got a lot better (well at least we're not skint anymore), although we still seem to be losing our Boss, which I think is out of order, considering we finished 2nd in the Premiership and semi-finalists in the Champions League.
As for the forthcoming competition?
Well I am tired of thinking we have a chance; it happens every 2 years and we always come close and blow it.
So this time I am not going to get excited and will just keep my fingers crossed.
COME ON ENGLAND!!!
| QUOTE (Cufflink @ May 25 2004, 02:36 PM) | ||
1975? Crikey, Freddy, that was a very dark time for Man U. You are certainly not a glory hunter! And your ex was a fool! Most fellas would be delighted if their other half wanted to go to the footie with them! |
I have been to see the Hammers play,when Harry Redknapp was manager.It was a birthbay present for me from my ex
He hated it that I was into footie.As for now,I got my bloke into it and its going to be an interesting season coming up.He now supports Norwich and they are up with us.
As for Euro 2004,I'd love to say ENGLAND as well.But we will have to see.My purse is saying Portugal v Sweden as thats who I picked in the locals sweepstake
I would win £250.00 if that did happen.
Bah! Norwich promoted....foiled again this season. 
Millwall & Ipswich.
Millwall & Ipswich.
| QUOTE (Agent_21 @ May 26 2004, 03:58 PM) |
| Bah! Norwich promoted....foiled again this season. Millwall & Ipswich. |
Oops,put me foot in it again
We only have one Ipswich fan in the pub and he is thinking of supporting Arsenal,which brings me to another point.At least we stopped Arsenal from getting too cocky by winning The FA cup.Chelsea stopped them in europe.
BTW A:21,are you going to start to root for The Seagulls?
For some strange reason wy wee nephew started supporting Chelsea when he started school. Of course he's beside himself with excitement now. I always ask him when I see him, 'who have Chelsea signed today?'.
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| I always ask him when I see him, 'who have Chelsea signed today?'. |
Lol, I still have to pinch myself these days as we are being linked with everyone from Beckham to Roberto Carlos.
We were literally stairing down the barrell of financial oblivion last year, now look at us.
I remember the dark old days of the late seventies and early eighties, when you literally took your life in your hands going to Stamford Bridge, so anything is an improvement, but being a Chelsea boy these days is brilliant!!!!
| QUOTE (Stamford @ May 26 2004, 04:37 PM) |
| I remember the dark old days of the late seventies and early eighties, when you literally took your life in your hands going to Stamford Bridge, so anything is an improvement, but being a Chelsea boy these days is brilliant!!!! |
Thats where the term Chelsea headhunters comes from isn't?
My mates are Chelsea fans and go to Stamford bridge for all the home games.
One of my mates took his 13 yr old daughter to her first match a couple of months ago.She loved it and came back to tell us the whole game(even though we had watched it on the TV)
My guys nephew is a Man Utd fan and we are hoping to take him to watch them play at Norwich next season.I would love to take him to the Theater of Dreams,but his Mum isn't going to let him.(he is only 12 yrs old!)
She is scared there might be violence
Am I on my own being a Man Utd supporter (on this forum I mean)?
| QUOTE |
| Thats where the term Chelsea headhunters comes from isn't? |
Yeah, The Chelsea Headhunters are one of the nastiest firms around.
Thankfully the days of violence at Chelsea matches are gone (security is so tight these days that you would be out on your ear before you had a chance to kick-off).
That's not to say the violence doesn't go on anymore, it is just away from the grounds; from what I read, The Headhunters are still alive and well.
I am so glad that children can go to matches these days without seeing the kind of things I witnessed as a kid at matches.
I can't wait to take my little boy when he gets a little bit older.
The thing that keeps so many away these days is the price. Admission prices for most of the premier league teams are just nightmarish.
Freddy mentioned going to Old Trafford (I refuse to use the laughably pompous other name ). I know so many local Man U fans who can no longer go, and they feel very annoyed, especially as Old Trafford is packed out each week by thousands of southerners, businessmen, and Irish fans over on the ferry.
Freddy mentioned going to Old Trafford (I refuse to use the laughably pompous other name
). I know so many local Man U fans who can no longer go, and they feel very annoyed, especially as Old Trafford is packed out each week by thousands of southerners, businessmen, and Irish fans over on the ferry.
News just in(what I mean is I just got an e-mail from mu.com)Man Utd have just signed striker Alan Smith from Leeds.He has signed a 5 year contract worth £7.05m.
I think it is great that anyone can feel safe going to see a footie match now.It isn't look on as much these days as a mans game(I was always told when I was younger that I was a girl and shouldnt like footie,glad I didnt listen to anything my parents told me!!)
Prices for everything is really bad these days,Man Utd are not as bad price wise as other prem teams.I do agree with you Cuffy,but if you want to see your team you will find some way.Thats what I have learnt,wish I'd learnt that years ago.
I think it is great that anyone can feel safe going to see a footie match now.It isn't look on as much these days as a mans game(I was always told when I was younger that I was a girl and shouldnt like footie,glad I didnt listen to anything my parents told me!!)
Prices for everything is really bad these days,Man Utd are not as bad price wise as other prem teams.I do agree with you Cuffy,but if you want to see your team you will find some way.Thats what I have learnt,wish I'd learnt that years ago.
Rumour that Chelsea, as anticipated, have fired their manager. Is it true?
I wouldn't fancy signing Smith - he gets into trouble too frequently on the pitch.
I wouldn't fancy signing Smith - he gets into trouble too frequently on the pitch.
| QUOTE (Agent_21 @ May 27 2004, 08:45 PM) |
| I wouldn't fancy signing Smith - he gets into trouble too frequently on the pitch. |
I agree with you about Smith, Agent. He's a hotheaded thug. I'm surprised a club with Man U's clout didn't look further afield than someone who isn't good enough to start for England.
I suspect Smith could be for United what Fowler has been for City. A waste of money. I get the feeling he'll finish up as an expensive bench ornament.
| QUOTE (Cufflink @ May 27 2004, 09:28 PM) |
| I agree with you about Smith, Agent. He's a hotheaded thug. I'm surprised a club with Man U's clout didn't look further afield than someone who isn't good enough to start for England. |
Heaven forbid he ever start for England.
Unfortunately what ability he possesses is overshadowed by the 'temperament'.
| QUOTE (freddyvjason @ May 26 2004, 04:03 PM) |
| BTW A:21,are you going to start to root for The Seagulls? |
I take an interest...but haven't seen them for a while. Hope they get the new stadium. I tend to follow the resurgent Sussex non-league scene these days.
| QUOTE |
| take an interest...but haven't seen them for a while. Hope they get the new stadium. I tend to follow the resurgent Sussex non-league scene these days. |
Since I moved out of the Big Smoke a few years ago, I now reside in Lewes, a couple of miles from the proposed new site for Brighton's ground.
I for one hope they get it; the fans deserve a great stadium as they are some of the most loyal I have ever met and it would be great to be able to pop down the road to see the Seagulls in action.
I wish them all the luck for the playoffs.
| QUOTE (Stamford @ May 28 2004, 09:39 AM) | ||
Since I moved out of the Big Smoke a few years ago, I now reside in Lewes, a couple of miles from the proposed new site for Brighton's ground. I for one hope they get it; the fans deserve a great stadium as they are some of the most loyal I have ever met and it would be great to be able to pop down the road to see the Seagulls in action. I wish them all the luck for the playoffs. |
I really want them to do well and go up,it would give the team and the fans a massive boost.They were the local (in a league)team to me when I lived in Worthing.
Lewes is a great place to live Stamford,not that far really from the Seagulls.
BTW,whats the latest story with the Blues?I heard something on the news earlier but didnt catch all of it.
Is it just me, or have the play-off finals been played in a different order this season? And is there any specific reason for the change?
And is there any specific reason for the change?
I thought there was something different this time Cuffy,just couldnt put my finger on it.
Also wanted to say COME ON BRIGHTON.And well done Palace.
Also wanted to say COME ON BRIGHTON.And well done Palace.
Wooo Hooo, Freddy. Knight penalty clinches promotion for Albion!
Tough luck Bristol, maybe next year.
Tough luck Bristol, maybe next year.
I've just seen the result. Well done Brighton.
| QUOTE (Agent_21 @ May 30 2004, 04:58 PM) |
| Wooo Hooo, Freddy. Knight penalty clinches promotion for Albion! Tough luck Bristol, maybe next year. |
I am sooo happy that The Seagulls are finally in division 1,it has been a long hard fight and it has now all paid off for them.
It is fantastic that they won and I just wish I was in Brighton tonight to join in the celebrations,that place is going to be buzzing.
I am sooo happy that I cant put any more
(tears of joy )
I'm adding a link to stir up a little bit of that controversy I was hoping for ...
uglyfootballers.com
| QUOTE (Kismit @ May 31 2004, 01:05 AM) |
| I'm adding a link to stir up a little bit of that controversy I was hoping for ... uglyfootballers.com |
Shameful, these moderators.
Paul Gascoigne's an ugly sod. When he was born, the midwife slapped his mother.
As for Ronaldo.......did anyone mention chipmunk?
| QUOTE (Kismit @ May 31 2004, 01:05 AM) |
| I'm adding a link to stir up a little bit of that controversy I was hoping for ... uglyfootballers.com |
Goodbye footie thread,it was nice knowing you
Some people will do anything to get their nomination to win
One bloke I thought was an ugly player was Peter Beardsley,now he was UGLY.
Martin Keown is another,but I think he looks really scary as well.
Lets make an all time ugly XI - We had beardsly, Keown, and my nomination - Luke 'Jesus i'm ugly' Chadwicke
Luke Chadwicke.
Who needs a fireguard, when you can put his picture on the mantlepiece.
Who needs a fireguard, when you can put his picture on the mantlepiece.
hey how did i miss this thread.
Well seein as my beloved scotland wont be at the euro;s im gonna be depressed readin this thread over the summer.
We did get a couple of wins there and the future is lookin a bit brighter woth young players.
As long as the english media can keep a lid on their arrogance ill be really happy if you lot do really well.
Dont understimate croatia tho, its gonna be them that end up costing you dearly not france if you dont take them seriously enough and ive read a few quotes to lead me to believe the england players arent.
Im gonna say itll be a cezch republic (they are awesome and have the best midfielder in the world at the moment in nedved), holland (whoever they get i hope they get stuffed) final. Although Italy an protugal (pyrennial underacheivers) also have shout.
You'll reach the quarters, which isnt that bad. If you do better then good on you.
Well seein as my beloved scotland wont be at the euro;s im gonna be depressed readin this thread over the summer.
We did get a couple of wins there and the future is lookin a bit brighter woth young players.
As long as the english media can keep a lid on their arrogance ill be really happy if you lot do really well.
Dont understimate croatia tho, its gonna be them that end up costing you dearly not france if you dont take them seriously enough and ive read a few quotes to lead me to believe the england players arent.
Im gonna say itll be a cezch republic (they are awesome and have the best midfielder in the world at the moment in nedved), holland (whoever they get i hope they get stuffed) final. Although Italy an protugal (pyrennial underacheivers) also have shout.
You'll reach the quarters, which isnt that bad. If you do better then good on you.
oh an the reason i hate holland isnt that they humped us well an truly ... thats easily forgivable and over the last 2 years there would hardly be a side in world football i liked if i had that attitude , they are an excellent side.
No its because they have DICK ADVOCAAT in charge.
His sin??? Hes an ex-rangers managaer.nuff said.
... thats easily forgivable and over the last 2 years there would hardly be a side in world football i liked if i had that attitude , they are an excellent side.No its because they have DICK ADVOCAAT in charge.
His sin??? Hes an ex-rangers managaer.nuff said.
| QUOTE (wunarmdscissor @ May 31 2004, 04:12 PM) |
| Dont understimate croatia tho, its gonna be them that end up costing you dearly not france if you dont take them seriously enough and ive read a few quotes to lead me to believe the england players arent. |
That's my concern over the England squad, Wun. They just don't perform at the big tournaments. Beckham will play his heart out, Owen will probably score a belter, but will the rest get their fingers out?
And Croatia definitely have the air of banana skin about them.
this tournie in ameirca wiv chelsea, celtic, manu , liverpool should be good eh?
you know amoruso on the Ugly footballer 11.
Hes famous here in scotland for comments he made about scottish women.
LOL him of all people claimed they were all "dogs"
Hes famous here in scotland for comments he made about scottish women.
LOL him of all people claimed they were all "dogs"
This is so great talking to a bunch of blokes about the ugliest men in footie,its normally a bunch of laddettes during the game saying who they would/not kick out of bed.
Fabian Bartez is another UGLY guy..
Us women aint all dogs but I think the guys should take a long hard look in the mirror first before saying anything
Fabian Bartez is another UGLY guy..
Us women aint all dogs but I think the guys should take a long hard look in the mirror first before saying anything
| QUOTE (freddyvjason @ May 31 2004, 06:16 PM) |
| Fabian Bartez is another UGLY guy.. Us women aint all dogs but I think the guys should take a long hard look in the mirror first before saying anything |
Barthez fell out of an ugly tree and hit every branch on the way down.
And you're quite right, sweety. Blokes like to point out who they think the woofers are, and it's usually the mingers who are the worst culprits.
| QUOTE (freddyvjason @ May 31 2004, 06:16 PM) |
| This is so great talking to a bunch of blokes about the ugliest men in footie,its normally a bunch of laddettes during the game saying who they would/not kick out of bed. |
So that's assuming you'd let them into bed in the first place
I'm no Frank Sinatra, Freddy, would you kick me out of bed?Um, yeah, go Nottingham, you lot.
| QUOTE (wunarmdscissor @ May 31 2004, 05:02 PM) |
| you know amoruso on the Ugly footballer 11. Hes famous here in scotland for comments he made about scottish women. |
That Premiership XI has a few top class stars of uglyness missing.
Ronaldo, for a start. And where is Robbie Fowler? I'm a sky blue, and even I can't love him. And Luke Chadwicke's omission is shameful.
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