The Football Thread

sgiitk · 10th May 2011, 15:01

Saw the EPl 'final'. Now with Hernandez going great guns Berbatov must be wondering what is he doing at Man United? I bet sir Alex did not fortune to have him warm the bench!

figo_united · 10th May 2011, 15:09

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Originally Posted by sgiitk

I bet sir Alex did not fortune to have him warm the bench!

But who knew then that hernandez is going to have such an effect!
rooney even says he is the buy of the century

I feel berba will still stay at united, and united need him too.

nkapoor777 · 10th May 2011, 15:23

Finally some action and good-humoured football banter in this thread! Lovely to see this thread back to life. Now let's keep it going people - whoever you support, let's show it here. And please don't get offended by any comments - after all this is good-ol' footy banter; we are here to take the mickey out of our rival supporters.

vb-saan · 10th May 2011, 15:30

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Originally Posted by nkapoor777

Finally some action and good-humoured football banter in this thread! Lovely to see this thread back to life. Now let's keep it going people - whoever you support, let's show it here. And please don't get offended by any comments - after all this is good-ol' footy banter; we are here to take the mickey out of our rival supporters.

Completely agree. Pretty entertaining thread

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Originally Posted by figo_united

I feel berba will still stay at united, and united need him too.

Well, I guess thats the only option with Sir Alex. My guess is that Berbatov will not fetch a good sum, atleast in the BPL. But anyway, he is doing pretty well for United.

addyhemmige · 10th May 2011, 15:54

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Originally Posted by figo_united

But who knew then that hernandez is going to have such an effect!
rooney even says he is the buy of the century

I feel berba will still stay at united, and united need him too.

But, the question is, will he want to warm up the benches after a very good first half of the season? I don't think Hernandez would be benched considering how he's played.

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Originally Posted by nkapoor777

Finally some action and good-humoured football banter in this thread! Lovely to see this thread back to life. Now let's keep it going people - whoever you support, let's show it here. And please don't get offended by any comments - after all this is good-ol' footy banter; we are here to take the mickey out of our rival supporters.

figo_united · 10th May 2011, 16:20

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Originally Posted by nkapoor777

Finally some action and good-humoured football banter in this thread! Lovely to see this thread back to life. Now let's keep it going people - whoever you support, let's show it here. And please don't get offended by any comments - after all this is good-ol' footy banter; we are here to take the mickey out of our rival supporters.

Yesss! Lets have some fun

Here's something to start off

Knocking them off their effin perch!

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nfsfreak · 11th May 2011, 11:06

19th Title to United, unless they do something stupid in last two matches. Chicharito is arguably the signing of season in entire Europe.
How many games did he score the all-important winner this season!!! I lost count.
I guess Berby will be used for CL or much of an impact player next season. Chicharito is going to start all matches next season along side Rooney.

Arsenal blew it apart when they had best shot at 2 fronts atleast (LC & EPL). As usual, we will hope for a better next season.
Atleast we are inching closer every season, not backwards

Need some better signings, more importantly a defender (Sakho of PSG will be perfect, lets see).

Liverpool's late revival is something to cheer for their fans. With some shrewd signings, they sure will be a force to reckon next season.

Chelsea - did they commit a blunder by signing Torres? Only time will tell. Hope he will not be another Shevchenko (how many of you still remember Shevchenko as a once great European player???)

ManCity - finally into Top4 after beating Spurs. While it is Good to watch them in CL, future of how many good players they will waste for becoming a super club? Another RM in making? - Santacruz, Ireland, Dunne, Shaun-Wright Philipps. I guess, there will be few more added to this list next season while they buy some more big names.

Spurs - better luck next time. They need some great signings like Van Der Vaart to be reckoned as a force. Hope Bale will stay with them.

Now only thing look forward to is CL final.
United vs Barca in Wembley = Vidic/Rio-Villa/Messi, Rooney/Chicharito - Pique/Puyol, Alves-Valencia. Lets see who is having their final say!!!

vb-saan · 11th May 2011, 11:12

I was expected some favour from Harry, but one Mr. Crouch had other plans. I was expecting Man. City to loose all of the remaining games, and Liverpool to win the remaining fixtures

To be fair to Mancini, they have been in top 4 throughout the season, and he (not the team) atleast deserve a CL spot.

Maybe this was the first and last CL season for Spurs!

figo_united · 11th May 2011, 15:43

Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed how he turned down the opportunity to be Arsenal manager just months before taking over at the helm at Manchester United.

Thank you Arsenal for hurrying

Sir Alex Ferguson admits to almost joining Arsenal | Mail Online

vb-saan · 13th May 2011, 06:50

This is a great news for Liverpool - Kenny Dalglish has signed a three-year deal to become the permanent manager of Liverpool.

Here is the news bit from soccernet!
Kenny Dalglish signs three-year contract with Liverpool - ESPN Soccernet

figo_united · 14th May 2011, 22:51

Woohooo! Weee Aaare the champions!

The 19th is here, and scousers can continue singing "18 till I die"

aaron.d · 15th May 2011, 10:39

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Originally Posted by figo_united

Yesss! Lets have some fun

Here's something to start off

Knocking them off their effin perch!

Haha, the infamous kung-fu kick from Eric Cantona, good photoshopping!

mallumowgli · 29th May 2011, 02:09

Oh boy! Oh Boy! Poetry in motion. Barca thrashes MU. Happy days are here again!!

ampere · 29th May 2011, 09:04

Man I just missed that match and only can read about it! Nothing like real live action!

Spitfire · 29th May 2011, 16:42

I watched it. Yeah almost. Was feeling really sleepy, missed a few minutes because of this.

Two one side games in a day - This one and the IPL Final.

15 mins into the game, Man U looked lost. Relentless attacks from the kid from Barcelona "Messe"d up the highly rated defense of the English Club.

He was so brilliant in some moves I just could not believe it was happening. And the goal by him. Well that is stuff of legends.

10th May 2011, 15:01	#721
sgiitk BANNED Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Gurugram Posts: 7,969 Thanked: 4,788 Times	Re: The Football Thread Saw the EPl 'final'. Now with Hernandez going great guns Berbatov must be wondering what is he doing at Man United? I bet sir Alex did not fortune to have him warm the bench!
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nkapoor777 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: New Delhi Posts: 608 Thanked: 143 Times	Re: The Football Thread Finally some action and good-humoured football banter in this thread! Lovely to see this thread back to life. Now let's keep it going people - whoever you support, let's show it here. And please don't get offended by any comments - after all this is good-ol' footy banter; we are here to take the mickey out of our rival supporters.
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nfsfreak BHPian Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 330 Thanked: 139 Times	Re: The Football Thread 19th Title to United, unless they do something stupid in last two matches. Chicharito is arguably the signing of season in entire Europe. How many games did he score the all-important winner this season!!! I lost count. I guess Berby will be used for CL or much of an impact player next season. Chicharito is going to start all matches next season along side Rooney. Arsenal blew it apart when they had best shot at 2 fronts atleast (LC & EPL). As usual, we will hope for a better next season. Atleast we are inching closer every season, not backwards Need some better signings, more importantly a defender (Sakho of PSG will be perfect, lets see). Liverpool's late revival is something to cheer for their fans. With some shrewd signings, they sure will be a force to reckon next season. Chelsea - did they commit a blunder by signing Torres? Only time will tell. Hope he will not be another Shevchenko (how many of you still remember Shevchenko as a once great European player???) ManCity - finally into Top4 after beating Spurs. While it is Good to watch them in CL, future of how many good players they will waste for becoming a super club? Another RM in making? - Santacruz, Ireland, Dunne, Shaun-Wright Philipps. I guess, there will be few more added to this list next season while they buy some more big names. Spurs - better luck next time. They need some great signings like Van Der Vaart to be reckoned as a force. Hope Bale will stay with them. Now only thing look forward to is CL final. United vs Barca in Wembley = Vidic/Rio-Villa/Messi, Rooney/Chicharito - Pique/Puyol, Alves-Valencia. Lets see who is having their final say!!!
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vb-saan Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: S'pore/Thrissur Posts: 7,275 Thanked: 12,406 Times	Re: The Football Thread I was expected some favour from Harry, but one Mr. Crouch had other plans. I was expecting Man. City to loose all of the remaining games, and Liverpool to win the remaining fixtures To be fair to Mancini, they have been in top 4 throughout the season, and he (not the team) atleast deserve a CL spot. Maybe this was the first and last CL season for Spurs!
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figo_united BHPian Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Bangalore/Mysore Posts: 395 Thanked: 72 Times	Re: The Football Thread Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed how he turned down the opportunity to be Arsenal manager just months before taking over at the helm at Manchester United. Thank you Arsenal for hurrying Sir Alex Ferguson admits to almost joining Arsenal \| Mail Online
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13th May 2011, 06:50	#730
vb-saan Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: S'pore/Thrissur Posts: 7,275 Thanked: 12,406 Times	Re: The Football Thread This is a great news for Liverpool - Kenny Dalglish has signed a three-year deal to become the permanent manager of Liverpool. Here is the news bit from soccernet! Kenny Dalglish signs three-year contract with Liverpool - ESPN Soccernet
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figo_united BHPian Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Bangalore/Mysore Posts: 395 Thanked: 72 Times	Re: The Football Thread Woohooo! Weee Aaare the champions! The 19th is here, and scousers can continue singing "18 till I die"
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mallumowgli Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Palakkad/Coimbatore Posts: 1,226 Thanked: 1,079 Times	Re: The Football Thread Oh boy! Oh Boy! Poetry in motion. Barca thrashes MU. Happy days are here again!!
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Spitfire BANNED Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Panaji - Goa/Bangalore - Karnataka Posts: 3,312 Thanked: 774 Times	Re: The Football Thread I watched it. Yeah almost. Was feeling really sleepy, missed a few minutes because of this. Two one side games in a day - This one and the IPL Final. 15 mins into the game, Man U looked lost. Relentless attacks from the kid from Barcelona "Messe"d up the highly rated defense of the English Club. He was so brilliant in some moves I just could not believe it was happening. And the goal by him. Well that is stuff of legends.
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