The Football Thread

JVH · 18th August 2009, 11:52

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Originally Posted by anurag_p80

Who do you guys think is in the pole position as far as the league is concerned?

I seriously think Arsenal will have a say this season. It is just my gut feeling. Remember Chelsea dominated the league under Mourinho and then ManU came out of nowhere to win 3 leagues in a row. I really like the way Arsenal play but don't like the way they whine

Chelsea's squad is no doubt the best but they have a new coach who is new to English football. It remains to be seen how he handles the pressure of both Roman Abramovic and the english press.

Chelsea and Real Madrid are in the same boat. Strong squad, new coach.

meerkat · 18th August 2009, 23:19

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Originally Posted by JVH

Chelsea and Real Madrid are in the same boat. Strong squad, new coach.

There is a crucial difference : Chelsea have a settled squad, -- playing
together for a while. Not so for Real.

safari_lover · 31st August 2009, 21:19

Anybody's watching the Nehru Cup final? India 4- Syria 4, in the penalty shootout!
One heck of a match!

Edit: India Wins! 5-4, in the penalty. Hats off to the Goalie. He saved the last one!

PS- I am not a regular Football watcher, but this match might have just turned me into one!

Spitfire · 1st September 2009, 10:36

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Originally Posted by safari_lover

One heck of a match!

Yes truly enjoyed the match.

But the Indian defense was Horrible. I am surprised they didnt let in more in normal time.

But a well deserved win for Bhutia, the Coach and the Team. Now to win some tournaments on foreign soil.

bigmoose85 · 28th September 2009, 01:50

Oh. Boy. I don't how I missed this thread for so long. I am a hardcore ManU fan and would want Manu to win the premier leagure this year as well. Has got a good start as well. Any ManU fans out there??

MaserQ · 28th September 2009, 14:23

This thread has been inactive for far too long. The EPL season is really warming up now. Chelsea and Man U have suffered early losses to smaller clubs. Liverpool and Arsenal are striking form after an indifferent start. Man City are becoming a force to reckon with. Aston Villa and Tottenham are ever improving. Boy, this season is going to be something!

bigmoose85 · 28th September 2009, 14:51

Whatever, the cup is gonna be again with Manchester United.

Nitronium · 29th September 2009, 21:38

Amen

I actually had goosebumps when Chelsea got thrashed by Wigan

And no ones commented on the Manchester Derby two weekends back. Lets just say i lost my t shirt and my voice

amith.2974 · 29th September 2009, 21:49

Derby was easily the match of the year, I have a feeling we will see Manchester city finish in the top 4 at least.

benbsb29 · 30th September 2009, 11:38

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Originally Posted by amith.2974

Derby was easily the match of the year,

Righty so! I got to see only the last 30 mins, and they made ofr missing the rest of the match.

However, i was sure ManU would win.

JVH · 30th September 2009, 12:21

Derbies are matches where in players forget what their coaches have instructed

And thats why you see some basic mistakes being committed and loads of goals being scored. I love them.

Frankly I didnt think ManU would win after Bellamy scored but kudos to Giggsy and Owen for the last goal. It was brilliantly executed.

Amith - If Man city finish in top 4, who will they eliminate among the big 4?

benbsb29 · 30th September 2009, 13:06

You have a point there, JVH. Ferdinand's mistake which resulted in a goal was elementary, and rather stupid. He was lucky that Owen made up for his mistake.

bigmoose85 · 30th September 2009, 13:38

Yes. I agree to all that and I am a die hard ManU Fan. But, the injury time was too much. Correct?

JVH · 30th September 2009, 13:50

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Originally Posted by bigmoose85

Yes. I agree to all that and I am a die hard ManU Fan. But, the injury time was too much. Correct?

I was hoping someone would mention it

. Can you believe the goal was scored in the 6th minute and the allotted time was 4 mins? No wonder Mark Hughes was a dejected man.

All said and done, teams need to finish off the game to be on the surer side. You cannot chance upon a goal difference or a draw because a goal can be scored even by a fluke and then the whole equation changes.

bigmoose85 · 30th September 2009, 13:55

Jayant, that was just to make the rivals feel better.

We are not going to let go off the cup any time soon. Also, can't take any thing away from Owens goal, the pass from Giggs was just too good. Owen had to score.

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safari_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bengaluru / Bagdal Posts: 1,156 Thanked: 786 Times	Anybody's watching the Nehru Cup final? India 4- Syria 4, in the penalty shootout! One heck of a match! Edit: India Wins! 5-4, in the penalty. Hats off to the Goalie. He saved the last one! PS- I am not a regular Football watcher, but this match might have just turned me into one! Last edited by safari_lover : 31st August 2009 at 21:24.
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bigmoose85 BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 52 Thanked: 2 Times	Oh. Boy. I don't how I missed this thread for so long. I am a hardcore ManU fan and would want Manu to win the premier leagure this year as well. Has got a good start as well. Any ManU fans out there??
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MaserQ Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,196 Thanked: 166 Times	This thread has been inactive for far too long. The EPL season is really warming up now. Chelsea and Man U have suffered early losses to smaller clubs. Liverpool and Arsenal are striking form after an indifferent start. Man City are becoming a force to reckon with. Aston Villa and Tottenham are ever improving. Boy, this season is going to be something!
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bigmoose85 BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 52 Thanked: 2 Times	Whatever, the cup is gonna be again with Manchester United.
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Nitronium BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 407 Thanked: 94 Times	Amen I actually had goosebumps when Chelsea got thrashed by Wigan And no ones commented on the Manchester Derby two weekends back. Lets just say i lost my t shirt and my voice
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amith.2974 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 71 Thanked: 2 Times	Derby was easily the match of the year, I have a feeling we will see Manchester city finish in the top 4 at least. Last edited by amith.2974 : 29th September 2009 at 21:57. Reason: too short
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JVH Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,052 Thanked: 213 Times	Derbies are matches where in players forget what their coaches have instructed And thats why you see some basic mistakes being committed and loads of goals being scored. I love them. Frankly I didnt think ManU would win after Bellamy scored but kudos to Giggsy and Owen for the last goal. It was brilliantly executed. Amith - If Man city finish in top 4, who will they eliminate among the big 4?
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benbsb29 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brisbane Posts: 10,104 Thanked: 14,192 Times View My Garage	You have a point there, JVH. Ferdinand's mistake which resulted in a goal was elementary, and rather stupid. He was lucky that Owen made up for his mistake.
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bigmoose85 BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 52 Thanked: 2 Times	Yes. I agree to all that and I am a die hard ManU Fan. But, the injury time was too much. Correct?
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bigmoose85 BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 52 Thanked: 2 Times	Jayant, that was just to make the rivals feel better. We are not going to let go off the cup any time soon. Also, can't take any thing away from Owens goal, the pass from Giggs was just too good. Owen had to score.
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