Football Thread 4 - (Season 2014-15)

[kid-glove]

Witsel now moves to Zenit.

Another diehard gooner boy we've declined to sign (but thankfully we've avoided the cringe worthy situation of the lad signing for another club saying 'I listened to the little boy inside me'). Also, Zenit nearly spending 90m on his wages + transfer fee.

Thank you Gazprom. By that I mean Morons!

[kid-glove]

Warden,
Did you see Giroud hold his run, to ensure Cazorla's pass finds Poldi in space? That's vision and clever play!

[kid-glove]

One thing you'd have to say about Cazorla is that he's cut out of same scissors the likes of Xavi, Iniesta were made. In that, he's not just content finding pockets of space & creating chances like Cesc, Silva, Mata among others, he's first and foremost the flux agent who holds the play with his vision of passing and ability to 'control' football matches.

[Warden]

http://www.whoscored.com/Regions/252/Tournaments/2/Seasons/3389/Stages/6531/PlayerStatistics/England-Premier-League-2012-2013
For one,so far hes the only outfield player with less than 50% passing in a league home of Pulis and Allardyce.And not like theres a lot of risk involved in his game style either.
Or maybe Im just spoilt watching Judas for all these years.

[kid-glove]

That is because we've mixed our play by playing lot more long passes and goal kicks to him. Something we'd not be able to do with VanPursestrings. And he won most of the aerial duels. Dominated Saw-cross, that's enough I say. Besides, likes of Poldi, Cazorla will soon build an understanding, to pick on the second balls.

Besides, this isn't a negative in itself. For a passing side like us, to mix the play with periodic long punts and diagonals, will make the opposition play a higher line than be comfortably parked in double banked four seater bus.

[Warden]

Not concerned at all about his movement or awareness or for that matter his finishing.
Just a bit though about his technique,especially considering we've got to play against parked buses way more than the other teams.

[kid-glove]

Analka, Pursestrings, Reyes, Cashley, Fabregas, Nasri, Adepaymewhore were quick to impress and some of the 'jump ship' specialists all instantly produced BANG! moment.

But true Arsenal legends like Bob, Titi, God all took their time to settle in. Titi never convinced me in his 1st season, even after eventually scoring. Giroud already plays like a striker. Finishing will come. At least, he didn't do an arrogant paneka when you are 1-2 down against a promoted side away from home..

[Warden]

Agreed.Our passing from the back and crossing has been way off as well.

[kid-glove]

True, we might be missing that little bit of sophisticated technique and cultured play against parked buses. But it is not like it always proved successful for us. Remember many frustrating football matches with Pursestrings against parked buses.

[Warden]

True, we might be missing that little bit of sophisticated technique and cultured play against parked buses. But it is not like it always proved successful for us. Remember many frustrating football matches with Pursestrings against parked buses.

Agreed,that should come with time and the return of Jack and Sagna.

Still mad are we :wink: He fits in there both gamewise and attitude wise like a glove though.
And after a looong time Im quite looking forward for this int'l break.

[kid-glove]

He still carries bad curse, which is already at its nadir with latest backstabbing.

[kid-glove]

C: F-you Abou, you've stopped Arsene from signing me
D: Hey careful now, I feel my ribs cracking.

https://p.twimg.com/A147mYHCYAAVPcG.jpg

[kid-glove]

Watched my sweet oranje play with dirty traitor, couldn't help but back the backstabber. :oops:

Is it just me or his heading ability already there, up by leaps and bounds. Especially in set-pieces

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xG9KLnv0VqE



What a play by Benzema to find the angle and thread a pass with right weight. And a characteristically incisive run, lanky cool finish by Diaby. Still in :shaking: whenever he plays..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JB6JXCVMtI

[kid-glove]

Narisgh scored too. Indians who are particular about self-representation might rejoice.

[kid-glove]

Watching highlights of Spain-Arabia. I really hate Stewart Robson's insistence on high line being so costly time and again. We got it, just move on.

Santi's goal + assist

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9Y3sGe0eF8

[kid-glove]

Moldova, like Arabia, not up to task. And another 5-0 scoreline. Engerland still looked impressive. Went there and did the job.

Lampard-Gerrard-Cleverley will not work against top opposition. One of Fat Lump/Stevie Me should be dropped and Carrick brought in.

Decent assist for Theo. More than decent for Ox.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1pY4RI7yjk

[kid-glove]

Nice article on dot com

http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/arsenal-analysis-simple-lines-of-possession

Also this Rodgers Q-A session is fantastic

http://www.theanfieldwrap.com/2012/09/transcript-the-brendan-rodgers-interview/

[kid-glove]

Liam Brady'esque strike by young Conor.

http://football-talk.co.uk/68212/video-arsenals-conor-henderson-scores-stunning-35-yarder-vs-italy/

[VENKIRAJA]

Sans Arsenal matches, I'm watching Football videos, documentaries and stuff.
Any impressive documentaries that you guys would recommend?
Watched ITV's docu on Messi, one on King Henry, History of Arsenal (till 2006 season) and started watching this series called "Legends of Football".

[kid-glove]

a) ITV's Football rivalries are all short, simple and instructive
b) Lot of Sky and AFC's own features on Bergkamp, Henry
c) Season reviews - all clubs
d) Tournament reviews Euros and WC
e) History of CL
f) FIFA centenary celebration videos
g) Garrincha documentary
i) Zidane dvd 1, dvd2, dvd 3 (all named as those in isohunt)
j) Youtube has ton loads of clips of players as varied as Roger Magnusson to Cesar Cueto to Laudrup
k) Football matches as highlights and available for download..

[satissh_r]

CL Fantasy

http://en.uclfantasy.uefa.com

Code for league: 1239299-429047

[Warden]

CL Fantasy

http://en.uclfantasy.uefa.com

Code for league: 1239299-429047
Satish you have a league for PL?
If so code plz :)

[satissh_r]

Satish you have a league for PL?
If so code plz :)

Premier League Fantasy Football

Code for classic league : 48193-49952
Code for Head 2 head : 48193-49984

[VENKIRAJA]

Premier League Fantasy Football

Code for classic league : 48193-49952
Code for Head 2 head : 48193-49984

Satish, one doubt.
What happens to the substitutes? If I don't manually change them instead of the players inside the XI, will I still get points?
(P.S: Without knowing what the wildcard is, I used it up last week. What is that?!)

[satissh_r]

Satish, one doubt.
What happens to the substitutes? If I don't manually change them instead of the players inside the XI, will I still get points?

If a player in your main XI does not play in the gameweek, he is substituted automatically from a likewise player in the bench.

Your team must have 1 goalkeeper, at least 3 defenders and at least 1 forward selected at all times.

If your starting team has 3 defenders, and one of them played 0 minutes, he can only be replaced by another defender who played


(P.S: Without knowing what the wildcard is, I used it up last week. What is that?!)

You play a wildcard when you want to make multiple changes to your team, for example Gameweeks when teams are playing more than once, or when your team is underperforming or has a lot of injuries.

A wildcard allows you to make unlimited free transfers throughout a Gameweek. Playing a wildcard will remove any points deductions from transfers already made in the same Gameweek.

You can play 2 wildcards a season.One wildcard can be played at any time. The January Wildcard can only be used after Gameweek 21 starts (1 Jan 11:30) until Gameweek 24 ends (2 Feb 11:30)

Hope that helps :)

[VENKIRAJA]

If a player in your main XI does not play in the gameweek, he is substituted automatically from a likewise player in the bench.

Your team must have 1 goalkeeper, at least 3 defenders and at least 1 forward selected at all times.

If your starting team has 3 defenders, and one of them played 0 minutes, he can only be replaced by another defender who played



You play a wildcard when you want to make multiple changes to your team, for example Gameweeks when teams are playing more than once, or when your team is underperforming or has a lot of injuries.

A wildcard allows you to make unlimited free transfers throughout a Gameweek. Playing a wildcard will remove any points deductions from transfers already made in the same Gameweek.

You can play 2 wildcards a season.One wildcard can be played at any time. The January Wildcard can only be used after Gameweek 21 starts (1 Jan 11:30) until Gameweek 24 ends (2 Feb 11:30)

Hope that helps :)

Yeah. Got it! Thanks.
But say, in case all three forwards played this week and one forward in the bench scored more points than everybody else, will his points be included? Or, only those inside the XI?

[satissh_r]

Yeah. Got it! Thanks.
But say, in case all three forwards played this week and one forward in the bench scored more points than everybody else, will his points be included? Or, only those inside the XI?

Depends on the formation you setup initially, lets say you have a 4-4-2 formation, if 3 defenders, 1 goal keeper have played and your 4th defender or one of the midfielder hasn't played then the forward in your bench gets substituted automatically.

If everyone in your starting XI have played at least a minute then no automatic substitutions will happen, regardless of the points they score..

[VENKIRAJA]

Depends on the formation you setup initially, lets say you have a 4-4-2 formation, if 3 defenders, 1 goal keeper have played and your 4th defender or one of the midfielder hasn't played then the forward in your bench gets substituted automatically.

If everyone in your starting XI have played at least a minute then no automatic substitutions will happen, regardless of the points they score..

Yeah got it!
Thanks :-D

[Warden]

Podolski vs Southampton
Goals/Shots/On Target : 1/2/2
Key Passes : 2
Passes : 31
Passing Accuracy : 100%
Successful Dribbles (4/4)
Tackles : 1

Ruthless German efficiency. :cool:

[kid-glove]

I loved the combination play in left side. Poldi-Cazorla-Gibbs almost Titi-Pires-Cashley type interchanging of play.

[NOV]

overall, lovely results.. couldnt ask for more. :)

[kid-glove]

Amazing, Henry watches the GK coming off his line anticipating a cross, so scores directly


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6HUJ2rHPi8

[VENKIRAJA]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/644313_10151097016638355_48142105_n.jpg
Szczesny was horrible yesterday. All bad clearances. Very bad effort in initiating that Soton goal.
Defence was .75x solid as in the earlier matches. Cazorla is a treat to watch. Poldi was excellent. Cazorla-Poldi have developed some brilliant brilliant chemistry within 5 games and I'm looking forward to something extraordinary as the season progresses. Attack after attack and they were simply bossing around. Treat to watch really! *THE* beautiful game which I've always loved.
And, today marks the 16th year in Wenger's tenure as manager. Long live!

[Warden]

Same old same old :cry:
Expected better :(

[satissh_r]

Why did Arsene substitute Podolski? Gervinho would have been better

[kid-glove]

Because if we won it, we wouldn't be Arsenal. Dominated possession, created more chances, but botched it up in final third on occasions with Gervinho (but who apart from the Ivory Coast gazelle could get in to those positions regularly. No, not Theo. Better finisher, but pacy in obvious manner, Gervinho is a different kind. If he could finish, he would be right footed Messi). Overall, loving this new Arsenal. But it's the Old Arsenal really. Eff New or Old.

Jenkinson playing it out from the back, what a progress he has made. Rest all in alignment.

[Warden]

We were in complete control of things for the most part.60% possession at the champions home turf :)
One of Ramseys best game since return.Terrific energy,drive and vision while keeping it uncharacteristically simple.More of the same please.

[VENKIRAJA]

Arteta's passing was unbelievable! Cazorla had a good game, but looked fatigued. Same with Poldi (Must be the reason for substitution, I guess).. could have swapped Ox for Gervinho. Giroud was impressive for the short duration he stayed. He was lucky so far, with 2 goals. 3 good CBs in the squad after a long time with the tall German shaping up nicely. Very promising line-up with Wilshere's comeback set to happen next month. Gotta challenge Chelsea's bus and pick up 3 points at home. BTW, Is this goodbye for Walcott?

[Warden]

Arteta's passing was unbelievable! Cazorla had a good game, but looked fatigued. Same with Poldi (Must be the reason for substitution, I guess).. could have swapped Ox for Gervinho. Giroud was impressive for the short duration he stayed. He was lucky so far, with 2 goals. 3 good CBs in the squad after a long time with the tall German shaping up nicely. Very promising line-up with Wilshere's comeback set to happen next month. Gotta challenge Chelsea's bus and pick up 3 points at home. BTW, Is this goodbye for Walcott?

Hasn't that ship sailed yet :? Don't think they've got the personnel anymore.
Of course ill be very surprised if the 'trio' start behind Torres.But two of them,most likely Hazard and Mata should start with Ramires playing right half back cutting in to nullify our left.

[kid-glove]

Hope they come out to play against us. It would suit us.

I'm reassured and impressed by this team's tiki-taka to play out of danger & find a way in creating decisive moments.

[Warden]

Memories of 07-08 resurfacing.We're not only picking up points but also look solid throughout.
Striker is still an area of concern though.With the all obvious Messi-Villa rift hitting new lows,we must try a cheeky bid for the latter this winter.

[VENKIRAJA]

Hasn't that ship sailed yet :? Don't think they've got the personnel anymore.
Of course ill be very surprised if the 'trio' start behind Torres.But two of them,most likely Hazard and Mata should start with Ramires playing right half back cutting in to nullify our left.

Ivanovic is still strong and Cashley is doing good this season. Unless Giroud sets his temperament at the right time or if Cazorla creates chances/ setpieces for Podolski to fire, I think it is a very tough fixture. I believe our style of play is already too vulnerable for counter-attacks and we shouldn't especially underestimate FT9 there.

[Warden]

Chelsea start with Hazard,Mata,Oscar behind Torres while we go with the same attack that got us a point at the east lands.
Their 150M£ attack should give our defence their sternest test yet. :shaking:
Ive put money on Terry scoring.

[Warden]

Giroud :lol: Still dont see why Per had to be dropped for this one

[satissh_r]

Koscielny seems to be getting blame for that Mata goal, for me the goal keeper could have done better too.. I thought he was waiting for Koscielny to clear it..

[satissh_r]

Probably, no definitely the worst performance I've seen from us in the 1st half. Rooney's introduction changed the game in the 2nd half, Scholes :notworthy:
Kagawa - good, Giggs :( Nani, easily the most annoying player for us today. Based on the 1st half performance we deserved to lose, for the the 2nd half performance we deserved a point at least..

[Warden]

Chris Foy, who refereed vs Scum has been demoted to League 2 for the weekends fixtures.
http://diminbeirut.typepad.com/my-blog/2012/09/the-truth-is-out-there.html

[VENKIRAJA]

Was reading all the posts of about 40-odd pages of last season till Euros. This season seems so much better but, looks like we aren't gonna finish anywhere above 4th place as always.

A favour from Gooners here. Need a poster to frame it up in HOC, Chennai. Any pulsating hi-res images with anyone?

[NOV]

Another glorious wknd. :D
chelsea seems to be real threat this season...

[VENKIRAJA]

Worst ever performance in recent years. Woeful injuries. Horrible week ahead for me. Happens everytime Arsenal performs bad.
And to top that, we are facing Schalke who are back from winning Dortmund at Dortmund.

[raagadevan]

Maradona in Kannur, India:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tc8U1KSIuGA

[NOV]

CL results are shocking.....!

[Warden]

Dunno how the same team which effortlessly outplayed the champions at the etihad manages to turn all shit everytime we play the scums :( I'll take a 2-0 right now :(

[NOV]

ha ha.... what a game
if only MU had not got over confident, would have been a better scoreline ;)

[NOV]

http://img.thesun.co.uk/multimedia/archive/01613/RVP-SPLASH_1613848a.jpg
unbelievable!

[VENKIRAJA]

Spurs lost
Everton lost.
Newcastle lost.
Chelsea lost.
United lost.
Arsenal won.
:happydance:

[satissh_r]

Chelsea have sacked Roberto Di Matteo, he won them their first champions league last season, the FA Cup also. Chelsea's current position in the league isn't bad either, Roman Abramovich is a crazy man. According to twitter gossip, the likely candidate is Rafa Benitez

[NOV]

at this rate, no decent manager will want to go to chelsea...

[satissh_r]

at this rate, no decent manager will want to go to chelsea...

I can see why Rafa wants to go there ;)

[Warden]

I can see why Rafa wants to go there ;)
Retirement package for 2-3 months effort :)

[satissh_r]

retirement package for 2-3 months effort :)

facht :P

[satissh_r]

Chelsea this season have been decent to watch with Mata, Oscar an Hazard combo, god knows what Benitez will do to them. One thing for sure is that he'll try and get Torres back to his best.

[satissh_r]

Another sacking now, QPR sack Mark Hughes this time. Harry Redknapp firm favourite according to journos on twitter.

[NOV]

Redknapp would be foolish to join a team that is at the bottom of the table and most surely demoted next season :p

[satissh_r]

Redknapp would be foolish to join a team that is at the bottom of the table and most surely demoted next season :p

He did a similar rescue job for Spurs in 08-09 if I remember right. QPR have money, if the wheeler-dealer gets into transfer action in January, they may stay up

[NOV]

Sir Alex Ferguson
- The greatest football manager the world has ever seen!

http://sphotos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/532301_10151305454262629_811365202_n.jpg


26 years - 12 Premier League titles, 10 Charity Shields, 5 FA Cups, 4 League Cups, 2 Champions Leagues, 1 Cup Winners' Cup, 1 Super Cup, 1 Intercontinental Cup, 1 World Club Cup.

Thursday was Thanksgiving Day in the United States. Friday was Thanksgiving Day at Old Trafford! A statue of the most successful manager in United’s history was unveiled outside the Old Trafford. “It's a really proud moment for me,” Sir Alex said, before joking: “Normally people die before they have a statue. I'm outliving death!

Sir Alex Ferguson has so far seen off 5 American Presidents, 5 British Prime Ministers, 10 Liverpool Managers 18 Chelsea managers and 19 ManCity Managers.
"....9 Chelsea managers ago, the year was 2004; 9 Utd managers ago, the year was 1925 !"

[NOV]

CAN'T BELIEVE:

1. We have lost three games... so early in the season :(

2. West Brom is at no. 3 :shock:

3. Chelsea at no. 4, Arsenal at no. 6 & Liverpool @ no. 11 :frightened:

[Warden]

We used to be fun to watch not so long ago :(
Guess we need an Arshavin type signing for winning the 'prize' this time around :)

[NOV]

maybe its time to look for a new manager?

[VENKIRAJA]

We used to be fun to watch not so long ago :(
Guess we need an Arshavin type signing for winning the 'prize' this time around :)

I think we've got it completely wrong this time.
Letting Song go has sot us dearly. We immediately need a classy DM so that Arteta and Santi can be allowed their natural roles.
With Rosicky returning and JW10 getting stronger, I hope the midfield will be good enough to play our beautiful game.

[VENKIRAJA]

maybe its time to look for a new manager?
No!
Who do you think can do a good job at Arsenal?
Moyes - No big club experience. Might end up like Rodgers.
Pep - Will ask for a big transfer budget, which isn't likely to happen.
Klopp - Won't move out of what looks like the team of this decade in a few years.
Jose - :rotfl2: United, more likely.

[NOV]

Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea.... and now....

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/A9rz_BZCIAAJ2HZ.jpg

[NOV]

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger cut from 25/1 to 7/1 to be the next Premier League boss to go after Bradford loss.

http://www.skybet.com/football/manager-specials?aff_id=7945&dcmp=snt-bet-WENGERTwit

[satissh_r]

Champions League Knockout Draw


Galatasaray vs Schalke
Celtic vs Juventus
Arsenal vs Bayern Munich
Shakhtar Donetsk vs Borussia Dortmund
AC Milan vs Barcelona
Real Madrid vs Manchester United
Valencia vs Paris St. Germain
Porto vs Malaga

**********************
As interesting as the draw is, it'll be tough for both the PL teams... Ronaldo :sigh2:

[NOV]

I heard the end of the world scheduled for tomorrow has been postponed as God wants to watch the United-Real match. :yessir:

[VENKIRAJA]

8-0! Benitez :shock: I don't really care about the Falcao saga now, but Ben Arfa :banghead:
4 teams at 30 and 3 more at 25. GD of top three 19. Merry christmas.

[satissh_r]

Benitez needs no credit for what happened y'day.. Aston villa were horrendous and would have easily conceded more if not for their keeper.. He lost to Coriantas in the club world cup, a game Chelsea should have done well IMH. Let his sides beat one of the big teams convincingly

[VENKIRAJA]

Benitez needs no credit for what happened y'day.. Aston villa were horrendous and would have easily conceded more if not for their keeper.. He lost to Coriantas in the club world cup, a game Chelsea should have done well IMH. Let his sides beat one of the big teams convincingly
I was shocked at the fellow's luck. Ambuttu dhen. Didn't watch the CWC finals vs. Corinthians.

[satissh_r]

Okay okay, lot of Chelsea fans have already changed their tune hence my rant

[Warden]

FSWs done alright.Chelsea have been great with the ball all season,its without it they've been struggling and they've certainly improved on it recently.
Still they're not gonna win the league,so :wave: :wave: end of season.

[Warden]

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger cut from 25/1 to 7/1 to be the next Premier League boss to go after Bradford loss.

http://www.skybet.com/football/manager-specials?aff_id=7945&dcmp=snt-bet-WENGERTwit

Aint gonna happen :) Wenger leaves when he wants to.Simples!

[satissh_r]

With the new midfield trio they have any manager can improve that team.. If Torres gets better then that may be attributed to Benitez.

[VENKIRAJA]

With the new midfield trio they have any manager can improve that team.. If Torres gets better then that may be attributed to Benitez.

Is it true that they target Ben Arfa to replace Lampard (Strange!)
If that happens, their midfield is the best in PL.

[satissh_r]

Is it true that they target Ben Arfa to replace Lampard (Strange!)
If that happens, their midfield is the best in PL.

Not sure Venki, I haven't read anything about it

[villan007]

Is it true that they target Ben Arfa to replace Lampard (Strange!)
If that happens, their midfield is the best in PL.

Ben Arfa? nah.. hes better of as a wide player cutting in a la Bobby Pires. Cabaye much more suited to Lamps role

[VENKIRAJA]

Sturridge to Liverpool 12 mil
Pato to Corinthians 15 mil (Euros?)
Ba to Chelsea 7 mil

-Confirmed so far.

[VENKIRAJA]

Chamakh loaned to West Ham, Djourou loaned to Hannover. Squillaci is also on his way. Quite a stern move from Wenger.
2nd bid for Lopez? Determined?!

[satissh_r]

I'm surprised Wenger didn't go for Ba

[VENKIRAJA]

I'm surprised Wenger didn't go for Ba
Doesn't Mata

[VENKIRAJA]

Loic Remy to QPR.
Pep Guardiola to Bayern Munich next season.

[arsjay]

We drew yesterday..but we ll be back to the 4th spot where we belong

[selvakumar]

Have stopped watching cricket after Sachin's ODI retirement & sehwag's exclusion from the limited overs team. Watching football. Not interested in any club. Club ellam ozhiga!!

Watching it only for the stars. This time - Messi.. !

P.S: I don't know much about football. Rules ellam namakku oru 80% thaan theriyum. :P

[arsjay]

we are getting there slow and steady.. Everton drew yesterday and chelsea lost.. one injury to Adebayor and that's it. Spurs will fall back to 5th, 6th place.

POS LP CLUB P W D L GF GA GD PTS
1 (1) Man United 25 20 2 3 60 31 29 62
2 (2) Man City 24 15 7 2 45 19 26 52
3 (3) Chelsea 25 13 7 5 51 27 24 46
4 (4) Tottenham 24 12 6 6 41 29 12 42
5 (5) Everton 25 10 12 3 40 30 10 42
6 (6) Arsenal 25 11 8 6 49 29 20 41
7 (7) Liverpool 24 9 8 7 42 30 12 35

[satissh_r]

Bale is the one who makes the difference for Spurs more than Adebayor, it'll be great if both Arsenal and Spurs qualify for CL though.

[NOV]

http://vincentloy.files.wordpress.com/2012/12/congratulazioni-gif-congratulations-glitter-611.gif


http://i1126.photobucket.com/albums/l601/simpsonsfootball/Man%20Utd/manchesterunitedmanbadgespin20times.jpg

[Warden]

F*** O** Arsenal !
You stupid pathetic cry babies.

[satissh_r]

Easy bro you'll win this game, need you more in the CL than Chelsea.

[satissh_r]

Sir Alex retires

http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/Football-News/2013/May/sir-alex-ferguson-to-retire-as-manchester-united-manager.aspx

Gutted to be honest, this still hasn't sunk in yet, though it was inevitable I never knew it would shake me so much :(

His persona, winning mentality, his effect on players and so much more made Man Utd what it is now.. In fact, he is Manchester United for me.

Perhaps the greatest manager ever, Thank you Sir Alex!

[satissh_r]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BJu6LlGCIAABV9Z.jpg:large

[NOV]

http://sphotos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/p480x480/255718_625471754159711_1859986922_n.jpg

[Brianengab]

Shocking greatest ever English manager has retired.... Sir Alex Ferguson a true legend

Managers since 1986:
• Madrid - 24
• Inter - 19
• Chelsea - 18
• Bayern - 14
• Juve - 14
• City - 14
• Milan - 13
• Man Utd - Sir Alex.

#Respect..

[satissh_r]

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2013/05/12/article-2323400-19BDC897000005DC-932_964x529.jpg

[satissh_r]

http://www.manutd.com/~/media/Title%2020/Wallpapers/Champions_20_SirAlex_3.ashx?w=2560&h=1600

[satissh_r]

http://static.guim.co.uk/sys-images/Guardian/Pix/pictures/2013/5/12/1368387769750/Man-Utd-v-Swansea-013.jpg

[satissh_r]

http://sphotos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/163554_10151466522002746_943882655_n.jpg

[Brianengab]

The next sad one...:(

http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/1835663/report-football-legend-david-beckham-announces-retirement

Football legend David Beckham announces retirement

[Brianengab]

Gud bye Beckham .. :(


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[NOV]

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[ecureuhapis]

Pellegrini :thumbsup:

Great manager and class gentleman. Noone has ever had anything bad to say about him except Marca.

[satissh_r]

Pellegrini :thumbsup:

Great manager and class gentleman. Noone has ever had anything bad to say about him except Marca.

Now that he has associated himself with THAT club, expect everything ;)

[ecureuhapis]

he's somewhat reticent, so i don't expect him to get any backlash from media (Rafa Benitez for example). he will win over the fans/neutrals with the football style

there's a huge difference between been his interview in mcfc tv and mourinho on chelsea tv. Manny is talking about city,academy and football style and mourinho is all about him, him and him.

[satissh_r]

Yeah I've liked watching his Malaga team in the La Liga the past couple of seasons, they were quite fluid. Biggest problem for him would be to handle the ego of the current city bunch, his Madrid experience should obviously help. Btw which team do you support?

[NOV]

Btw which team do you support?:rotfl:

[NOV]

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[satissh_r]

Fantasy Football time :)

URL: http://fantasy.premierleague.com/

Classic League Code: 53250-48229

Head to Head League: 53250-332101

Please do join!

[NOV]

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vetri meedhu vetri vandhu nammai sErum......!


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Piers Morgan ‏@piersmorgan
This is why @WayneRooney will leave United in the next 14 days, and why Arsenal should break the bank for him >

[satissh_r]

This Piers is a disgrace for all Arsenal fans, constantly asking for Wenger to be sacked and all other crap..

[NOV]

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[Rbee]

:smokesmirk: :)

[Warden]

Hell yeah! Bring it on now :thumbsup:

[ecureuhapis]

Mourinho, he obviously needs someone to fight with wherever he goes so he picked the team's best player. even the most ardent plastics fans will have hard time justifying Oscar over Mata. Oscar *probably will have a better career in playmaking role but he's nowhere near Mata in terms of goals - assists. Maybe it's true Jose truly dislikes Spanish players considering he's also not fond of one of best RBs last season. It's make us realise what a good job Benitez did when he was there last season (and Napoli this season) playing Oscar-Mata-Hazard-Moses regularly and also playing good football which is never Jose's forte.

[mareen]

Well Oscar scored yesterday. Personally i think both are great players but its the work rate where Mata loses points. He doesnt track back but oscar does.

[interz]

Happy Happy Happy

Group D(eath) world cup 2014 brazil

Italy, Uruguay, England, Costa Rica

If Premier League is the best league in world. I would like to see England on 1st spot in this group.

[mareen]

Well this is the only chance of England playing good teams in the world cup. Roy is a gutless manager!

[satissh_r]

If Premier League is the best league in world. I would like to see England on 1st spot in this group.

Has no bearing for me as the league has imports from all across the world, more than any other top league.

[Rbee]

That was a massacre by City. Btw a footballer of Tamil origin is playing in the PL. :) Adrian Mariappa. He looks like Walcott's cousin.

[Rbee]

Sensational first half by Pool. I think we are ready to take on City. We will do a better job than Arsenal

[ecureuhapis]

hope Moyes gets few more years at Utd :mrgreen:

[satissh_r]

hope Moyes gets few more years at Utd :mrgreen:

Yeah he will, don't you worry. Its only a MATA of time before he succeeds ;)

[ecureuhapis]

he's a great signing, but can someone so inept like moyes work magic with him? rdm & rafa tweaked their sides a lot to give mata the freedom to succeed.


4-2 for city. and that's 110 goals for the season already!

[satissh_r]

Take away 3 of your best players and any team would struggle, Moyes hasn't settled in yet, we can judge him once he gets to build a team of his own. This is SAFs side and lacks quality in few areas, the great man pulled it off last season with his experience, something Moyes will hopefully develop soon. As for Mata, I'm sure he would be able to bring in a system to accommodate him. Lack of quality in the final third has hurt us most this season and who better to fix it than Mata

[ecureuhapis]

he's already had more than 6 months. martinez has been in everton's job for same period, he's not doing too bad.

liverpool had suarez suspended for first 6 matches, missed coutinho, sturridge, agger, lucas for long periods at various times and they're going ok.

Mata is a terrific signing, mainly because Jose is cunning and will probably never die without getting his hands on OT hot-seat. You'll probably get Luke Shaw & Vidal (best box to box in the world). Moyes can't have any excuse if he fails after this (providing the likes of carrick, rvp & rooney are fit)

[satissh_r]

Martinez has done well, agreed, but did Moyes ever have a player like Lukaku while he was at Everton? Luis Saha is the closest I can remember and we know his injury record right?

Liverpool have played the same system since last year and they have benefitted because of that. Moyes hasn't established a system yet and that's why he needs time. As for Jose, I've never been a big fan but for some of his sarcasm. Don't want him at OT, if Moyes doesn't succeed I'll prefer someone like Ole Gunnar Solskaer getting a chance rather than Jose. As far as targets go, Vidal or Gundoggan is what everyone seems to want, I have limited knowledge on both of them so wouldn't mind either, LB I still want to try Fabio for a few games and see. Coentrao on loan would also be good, Shaw might go to Chelsea by the looks of it. BTW which is your club? :)

[ecureuhapis]

Fergie knocked us off from our perch ;)

Rodgers has done well this season. but he's tactically very naive. he can't close the games down when we're in winning situations (City & Chelsea) and still very much dependent on in-form players. i don't think he knows what his best formation. now with Lucas out, it's going to be a big fight for 4th and decent run in FA Cup.

[satissh_r]

Ha ha ha, ok so we're at opposite ends. I thought he's got your team to play good attacking football, much better than how it was last season. 4th place is going to be really tough, we'll be up there with Everton and you'll. Spurs would be the one missing out I think

[Rbee]

That was a class act. After many disappointing seasons, finally happy with the team. If we play like this we can dump City and Chelsea out of the race for the title.

[ecureuhapis]

1st half vs arsenal was the best i've ever seen from any team this season. BR is doing great. He just needs to sort out the defence.

i really can't help but laugh at utd. i was cursing fulham when they went 2-1 down, but man the draw was even better than winning 1-0. 82 crosses?

will be really surprised if he stays beyond the season. which is a shame, all Liverpool fans like him :mrgreen:

[ecureuhapis]

That was a class act. After many disappointing seasons, finally happy with the team. If we play like this we can dump City and Chelsea out of the race for the title.


it's chelsea's to lose. Jose is doing what he does best. play negative, keep clean sheet and grind out results. it's not pretty but effective.

Hazard is a cracking player. :thumbsup:

[Rbee]

Why is the game being played out like this? Is it hard to play once decent game?

[Rbee]

Already three yellow cards

[NOV]

let's wait for red cards 8-)

[ecureuhapis]

gotta love the away fans at OT :mrgreen:

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[NOV]

congratulations wenger for his 1000th game

[interz]

Visca El barca, 4-3 on bernabeu, its world class.

[Rbee]

very pleasing results. Chelscums and City lose points. Now its all in our hands (handing out defeats to both the teams)

[Rbee]

Hard fought win.

[Rbee]

Terrific first half.

[Rbee]

I am getting irritated with Sturridge.Oftentimes, he is selfish and also he wastes easy chances. I liked when Suarez played without him.

[NOV]

:sigh2:

[Rbee]

What is the sigh for?

[NOV]

from a MU fan :p

[NOV]

David Silva just scored :D

[Rbee]

Sturridge you selfish prick. Back to square one

[satissh_r]

Moyes, you've made Nov cheer a City goal, what have you done
:sigh2:

[NOV]

Moyes, you've made Nov cheer a City goal, what have you done it was a choice between the devil and the deep blue sea :p
see even the colors match :rotfl:

[Rbee]

We are back. King of kings. Man Utd fans please enjoy your 7th position in the league. Its going to be a long stay

[NOV]

:fatigue:
were you born before LP won the league or after?

[satissh_r]

Says someone whose club has been mid table for 25 years, oh the Irony!

[Rbee]

Yes Yes yes !! We did it !!!

[Rbee]

King da. Come on Chelsea. We will eat you !!

[Rbee]

Red machine marches on :-d

[NOV]

MOYES'S RECORDS AT MAN UTD

United are guaranteed to finish the season with their lowest ever Premier League points tally

United fail to qualify for the Champions League for the first time since 1995

United's worst home league form for over a decade

Suffered three defeats in a row for the first time since 2001 this season

Eliminated in the FA Cup third round - something which happened just once under Ferguson

First ever home defeat to Swansea this term

First home defeat to Newcastle since 1972

First home defeat to West Brom since 1978

First league defeat to Stoke since 1984

First time United conceded a first-minute goal in the Premier League - Dzeko for City

First time Man City & Liverpool have beaten United home & away since Premier League's inception

First time Everton, Man City & Liverpool have beaten United home & away since Premier League's inception

First time Everton have beaten United home and away since 1969-70

First time Everton & Liverpool have ever done a league double over United in the same season

[satissh_r]

:sigh2: If reports are true and Moyes has no support from the players, he may as well resign now

[venkkiram]

Sathish and friends here..

இந்த பிரசில் உலகக் கோப்பை கால்பந்து போட்டிகளுக்கான விவரங்களை எந்த இணையத் தளத்தில் படிக்கலாம், யார் யாரோட விமர்சனக் கட்டுரைகளை படிப்பது, எந்தெந்த அணிகள் முன்னிலை வகிக்கும், பலம், பலவீனம் என்னென்ன எனச் சொல்வீர்களா? வீரர்களைப் பொருத்தவரை யார் யார் முக்கியாமாக கவனிக்கப் படவேண்டியவர்கள்? ஒரளவு புள்ளி வைத்தீர்கள் என்றால் அதை வைத்து கோலம் போட முயற்சி செய்வேன்.

நன்றி.

[Rbee]

For a start, try bleacher report, guardian , dailymail .

[satissh_r]

Venki sir, will post soon..

[satissh_r]

David Moyes leaves United

Manchester United has announced that David Moyes has left the Club.

The Club would like to place on record its thanks for the hard work, honesty and integrity he brought to the role.

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Not happy with the way United handled this tbh, why leak it to the press the day before, they might as well have announced it y'day.

Thanks David, your time at united wasn't good for the club or you but you definitely deserve better, hopefully, you'll find a club where you would find success soon enough. All the very best to you!

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[Rbee]

In the movie Crash, a locksmith is asked to attend to a problem involving a door-lock. He inspects it, replaces the lock with a new one and then calmly tells the person who summoned him,"Look here, there is no problem with the lock.Its the door that needs some work". The moron fails to understand.

[NOV]

Congratulations to Chelsea for having beaten Liverpool 2-0 at their home! No mean feat.

Two more games to go.

Chelsea is breathing down Liverpool's neck, but Liverpool has to just win the two games and they will be ahead of Chelsea.

Man City is a different game altogether. If they win all their last 4 games, they will become champions on goal difference.

What an exciting climax!

[satissh_r]

Fair play to Gerrard, when it comes to Chelsea, he's always been consistent

[ecureuhapis]

that was depressing and it's inevitable we'd let it slip at one stage.

nothing wrong in chelsea's tactics. everyone knew how they'd play and it's BR's mistake not to come up with a plan to go around their tactics (like how Pellegrini beat them at FA Cup after going down at the league). they didn't have their best player, best defender, best goalkeeper, best striker and still beat us fair and square. defensively they were spot on. Right or left Azpilicueta has been the best fullback this season.

BR has done great job this season but as i pointed out previously, he's still tactically very naive, inexperienced. no plan B and doesn't know how to close out the games. it's not necessary to play attacking game all the time. 0-0 would have been sufficient.

[venkkiram]

Any good DVD online for Soccer skills for Kids? Your valuable suggestions are appreciated. I see some in Amazon. Not sure which one to buy.

[NOV]

Get him to go out and play! :)

[venkkiram]

Yes Nov. He 8 years old is playing Soccer and I am making sure he would spend 2 to 3 hours of practices in a week. Now the spring season has started in the local city soccer recreation community. He is learning various ball control techniques and trying to implement in their Saturday matches. In Youtube, there are lot for kids and adults. But I feel it would be good if I get "One DVD" that covers variety of techniques for the beginners, it would be useful as a guide for him.

[Rbee]

That was so frustrating . But there is this Everton Man City game to be played. If Everton takes a point or Suarez scores 6 each against CP and NC the title is still ours. Takes me back to 2008-09 season, when we came so agonizingly close to winning the title.

[Rbee]

2nd place. Ok fine. The question that remanis unanswered is will Chelsea field 3 buses next season or just the 2 like they do now?

[ecureuhapis]

best team won.

Felicitaciones, señor Pellegrini

we can blame everything from FFP to chelsea parking the bus, but the table never lies. crystal palace game was the nail in the coffin

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The season finally comes to an end. Congratulations to the winner. See you again in August.... with a fresh new beginning and fresh hopes!


In the meantime...... http://www.mayyam.com/talk/showthread.php?10949-World-Cup-2014-!

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Kaasu...Panam... Thooddu... money money ;)

[NOV]

Kaasu...Panam... Thooddu... money money ;)naah.... not everything can be purchased by money.
The reason the big guys want to come over is because they have FAITH.

[k_vanan]

naah.... not everything can be purchased by money.
The reason the big guys want to come over is because they have FAITH.

:lol:

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[interz]

Good job by Juventus, Its gonna be thriller next week in Madrid in the semifinale in champions league between Real Madrid and Juventus. 2-1, that away goal by penaldo made it open.

[interz]

This could be the beginning of new era for Barcelona. MSN trio will get more and more when they play together. Messi is outstanding as usual. I doubt we are gonna see any other player of his calibre in my lifetime. Forza Barca!.

3-0 win against Bayern is superb, that just made my day.

[interz]

Real Madrid 1- 1 Juventus FC. A team that has 23 shots on goal and just score 1 on penalty, doesnt deserve to reach finale, as simple as that. I am glad Juventus got into the finale. Many ppl laughed and thought it would be a walkover for Real Madrid. This is what happens when they think games are decided on papers. Tonights it is forza Juve. The old lady kicks a**

[interz]

God damn Messi. I need new eyeballs, I keep losing them watching Messi scoring fantastic goals. His first goal in Copa del rey which they won 3-1 against Atletic Bilbao is just pure world class.

[interz]

woohoo. FC Barcelona has won champions league
This has been one of the best seasons. Bacelona are kings of europe. viva blaugrana

[interz]

breaking news: real madrid didnt turn up at bernabeu for the el classico. barcelona had to settle with some easy football practice. 4-0 enough said!