TalkBass OFFICIAL English Football thread 2012-13: Part 3 - Page 11

Tituscrow · #**201** 02-07-2013, 01:13 PM

Haha....the rumours were true after all, then

http://www.whoateallthepies.tv/evert...rt-skirts.html

"....Drenthe joined two days later". That's priceless.

chuck norriss · #**202** 02-07-2013, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Tituscrow

Haha....the rumours were true after all, then

http://www.whoateallthepies.tv/evert...rt-skirts.html

"....Drenthe joined two days later". That's priceless.

Perhaps I should visit Liverpool.

Darkstrike · #**203** 02-07-2013, 05:00 PM

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Perhaps I should visit Liverpool.

I hear it's lovely this time of year.....

MarkMgibson · #**204** 02-07-2013, 11:39 PM

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As for Cahill...his status on Merseyside is legendary.

As it should be - a top player. I met him about 3 years ago - basically I just said "G'day", but he seemed like a a good guy. Considering his prowess in the air, I was surprised that's he not much taller than me (5'9").

I thought it was real shame that he left Everton, and even worse that he went to the football equivalent of "Woop-woop". What's he going to achieve playing in the States at his age (except for lots of money). Bad decision, I reckon, but he's been our best player for years, so I shouldn't bitch too much. I miss watching him play in the EPL though.

Keano · #**205** 02-08-2013, 10:28 AM

These are the supposed Liverpool's kit design for next year. They must really want to stay in the 90's.

Darkstrike · #**206** 02-08-2013, 10:31 AM

I saw these yesterday, them change kits are beyond ridiculous. Home one's not bad though, except for that awful crest they use now.

dangnewt · #**207** 02-08-2013, 11:09 AM

I agree, DS - the alt jersey hurts my eyes.

The away uni looks like an old computer punch card (yes, I am that old

). Appropriate enough for a bank-sponsored club, I guess, but not attractive.

The LFC home jersey is classic - no need to change what works.

matante · #**208** 02-08-2013, 02:13 PM

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I saw these yesterday, them change kits are beyond ridiculous. Home one's not bad though, except for that awful crest they use now.

I hadn't noticed they changed their crest? What was the fan reaction? And why on earth would they change it?

SoVeryTired · #**209** 02-08-2013, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Keano

These are the supposed Liverpool's kit design for next year. They must really want to stay in the 90's.

Because the 90s were such a great decade for them...

**cheezewiz** · #**210** 02-08-2013, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Keano

These are the supposed Liverpool's kit design for next year. They must really want to stay in the 90's.

Just another reason to loathe them.

MartinG1957 · #**211** 02-09-2013, 07:28 AM

From our Scottish correspondent:
Interesting pre-Champions League outing for Celtic today - away at Inverness, always a tough place to go and currently 2nd in the SPL, Celtic put out a team with only 5 recognized first team players and brought in some youngsters - 3-1 comfortable win and some good performances from the kids and new lads including a MOTM performance from young Aussie Tom Rogic which should please certain members :-) Juve are a huge test this week but sure, keeping the faith is what we all here do best!

Tituscrow · #**212** 02-09-2013, 01:19 PM

Ferguson already moaning that the FA are not kind to their top teams in European competitions, unlike other countries, who clearly engineer fixtures to favour their potential cash-cows.

Real play today, United play tomorrow, they play each other on Wednesday. Clearly that extra days rest makes a huge difference to these elite, athletic young men on a hundred grand a week to play a bit of footy.

Oh, my beautiful game....where have you gone?

Btw, Fellaini 1-0.

SoVeryTired · #**213** 02-09-2013, 03:53 PM

I did think, as a United fan, that Fergie was making a mountain out of a molehill.

On a more serious note, let us all bow our heads and observe a two-minute chortle at city.

**cheezewiz** · #**214** 02-09-2013, 05:27 PM

Chortle at City? I can do that!

I may begin to call Sunderland junior Orcs. The played quite the physical game today then shrieked like babies whenever a Gunner touched one of them. Lee Cattermole should immediately be sold to the Stokeorcs.

MarkMgibson · #**215** 02-09-2013, 09:19 PM

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Chortle at City? I can do that!

I may begin to call Sunderland junior Orcs. The played quite the physical game today then shrieked like babies whenever a Gunner touched one of them. Lee Cattermole should immediately be sold to the Stokeorcs.

I was playing a gig and missed that game (and forgot to record it). I know the score, but how did they play? They've been so inconsistent, I'm happy with those 3 points.

MarkMgibson · #**216** 02-09-2013, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by MartinG1957

From our Scottish correspondent:
Interesting pre-Champions League outing for Celtic today - away at Inverness, always a tough place to go and currently 2nd in the SPL, Celtic put out a team with only 5 recognized first team players and brought in some youngsters - 3-1 comfortable win and some good performances from the kids and new lads including a MOTM performance from young Aussie Tom Rogic which should please certain members :-) Juve are a huge test this week but sure, keeping the faith is what we all here do best!

Glad to hear it. I don't much about Rogic, but some of the commentators here think he's a good prospect.

**cheezewiz** · #**217** 02-10-2013, 01:33 AM

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I was playing a gig and missed that game (and forgot to record it). I know the score, but how did they play? They've been so inconsistent, I'm happy with those 3 points.

First half was one of the Gunners best of the season. They really should have been 3-0 up except for a some goalkeeping heroics from the Sunderland keeper. Stoke, I mean Sunderland, were kicking boy Jack at every opportunity. The second half wasn't as bright, mostly due to Jack getting taken out since it was obvious he could be kicked with no repercussions, and Carl Jenkinson getting his second yellow and taking us down to 10 men. Sagna was forced into playing center half when Kos was hurt in warmups, and had his best game of the year. He was a beast in central defense, especially down the stretch. The last 10 minutes or so, Sunderland really put the pressure on. Sagna, Giroud (yes I said Giroud), and Czczesny were HUGE in defense. The Gunners had two chances to put the game away late, but Santi missed a shot, and Walcott shot when he should have passed to a WIDE open Santi.

All in all, wasteful in front of goal, but a very gritty 3 points earned.

MarkMgibson · #**218** 02-10-2013, 03:25 AM

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First half was one of the Gunners best of the season. They really should have been 3-0 up except for a some goalkeeping heroics from the Sunderland keeper. Stoke, I mean Sunderland, were kicking boy Jack at every opportunity. The second half wasn't as bright, mostly due to Jack getting taken out since it was obvious he could be kicked with no repercussions, and Carl Jenkinson getting his second yellow and taking us down to 10 men. Sagna was forced into playing center half when Kos was hurt in warmups, and had his best game of the year. He was a beast in central defense, especially down the stretch. The last 10 minutes or so, Sunderland really put the pressure on. Sagna, Giroud (yes I said Giroud), and Czczesny were HUGE in defense. The Gunners had two chances to put the game away late, but Santi missed a shot, and Walcott shot when he should have passed to a WIDE open Santi.

All in all, wasteful in front of goal, but a very gritty 3 points earned.

Thanks mate, I appreciate the run-down of the game. I'm not surprised they targeted Wiltshire; he's been our most outstanding player lately, and just gets better with every game. He often gets the **** kicked out of him; he's a slippery customer when he runs at players. Sagna is central defence? That's unusual. I'm sorry I missed it - it sounds like it was an interesting match. Shame about Jenkinson - I thought he was great early in the season when Sagna was injured. A bit unlucky to lose his place really. Like you say, those 3 points are all the matters at this stage of the season.

Cheers,
Mark

MartinG1957 · #**219** 02-10-2013, 05:11 AM

Walcott as striker reminds me of a kid in the school team who gets handed the No 9 shirt and thinks it means he has to score all the goals - try looking up and passing - or for me, get him back on the wing and buy a natural striker.... Tough performance from the team though in a hard game
Titus - today I'm in blue!
(and that's something for a Celtic supporter :-))

MarkMgibson · #**220** 02-10-2013, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by MartinG1957

Walcott as striker reminds me of a kid in the school team who gets handed the No 9 shirt and thinks it means he has to score all the goals - try looking up and passing - or for me, get him back on the wing and buy a natural striker.... Tough performance from the team though in a hard game
Titus - today I'm in blue!
(and that's something for a Celtic supporter :-))

I agree they need to buy an experienced striker for the moment, but Walcott could end being a good No. 9. Considering he's only played a handful of games in that position, he hasn't done too badly. Van Persie started out as a winger, as did Thierry Henry, so who knows? His goal scoring record this season is pretty damn good. I'm not completely convinced yet, but he's certainly shown some promise. He's scored a few classy goals of late.