The Football Thread

mayurpalav · 2nd May 2008, 11:10

Anybody out here seen the thrashing handed out by FC Zenti (????) to FC Bayern Munich. 4-0 Hapless, Don't know hats goin on with the 1 time German giants.
They've got a real good side on paper, Luca Toni, Ribery, Lucio, Podolsky, Schweinsteiger, Van Bommel.
Zenti won 5-1 on aggregate after drawing 1-1 in Munich.

nkapoor777 · 2nd May 2008, 23:21

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Originally Posted by mayurpalav

Anybody out here seen the thrashing handed out by FC Zenti (????) to FC Bayern Munich. 4-0 Hapless, Don't know hats goin on with the 1 time German giants.
They've got a real good side on paper, Luca Toni, Ribery, Lucio, Podolsky, Schweinsteiger, Van Bommel.
Zenti won 5-1 on aggregate after drawing 1-1 in Munich.

Its Zenit St Petersberg, the reigning Russian League Champions. I think Bayern just got burned out at the business end of the season. They have been going for four trophies and its definitely taken a toll.

nkapoor777 · 2nd May 2008, 23:24

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Originally Posted by WhiteKnight

Once more?? You mean get kicked by Chelsea

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Read the lines again. We win the last two premiership games and kick Chelsky out of it for good.

wanderlustindia · 5th May 2008, 08:19

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Originally Posted by nkapoor777

Read the lines again. We win the last two premiership games and kick Chelsky out of it for good.

Utd have put one across. Just one more to go. Chelsea play Newcastle tonight at the Magpies homeground. Tricky tie for Chelsea. I suspect they will drop points here.

benbsb29 · 5th May 2008, 14:03

Comments on the foolish behaviour displayed by Nani? I seriously would want him to be reprimanded for his stupid outburst.

Excellent, the way Man Utd still dominated the game despite being reduced to 10 men.

wanderlustindia · 5th May 2008, 14:05

I thought it was frustration at not really contributing much to Utd's cause that lead to the Nani headbutt incident. He will learn with time. Fergie is a clever manager and he will ensure the guy is reprimanded and taught about his duties as a footballer at a club of the stature of Man Utd.

Any predictions for tonight's game. I predict Newcastle prevail over Chelsea 2-1

. And then the title is United's.

Maibaa · 5th May 2008, 14:20

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Originally Posted by wanderlustindia

Any predictions for tonight's game. I predict Newcastle prevail over Chelsea 2-1

. And then the title is United's.

I predict Chelsea will win tonight.

suman · 5th May 2008, 14:35

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Originally Posted by wanderlustindia

Any predictions for tonight's game. I predict Newcastle prevail over Chelsea 2-1

. And then the title is United's.

That's a wish, not a prediction

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Originally Posted by Maibaa

I predict Chelsea will win tonight.

Amencheers:

wanderlustindia · 5th May 2008, 14:39

[quote=suman;819064]That's a wish, not a prediction

You are right, dude

. The ground reality is different.

finneyp · 5th May 2008, 14:39

Magpies are in good form, so they should down Chelsky 2 - 0!

benbsb29 · 5th May 2008, 16:49

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Originally Posted by finneyp

Magpies are in good form, so they should down Chelsky 2 - 0!

The good form alone wont guarantee them a win against the likes of Drogba and company. They need luck on their side as well. Personally, i wish Chelsea go down, and thereby Man Utd be crowned champs. Err... even a draw would suffice, for me.

wanderlustindia · 6th May 2008, 09:13

Well, it goes down to the wire. Chelsea beat Newcastle 2-0 to ensure their title dream is still alive. Utd face Wigan away and could be a tricky tie for them. But I expect them to come out victors and seal Chelsea's fate.

benbsb29 · 6th May 2008, 10:45

In the first half of the match, Newcastle showed a lot of resolve, and commitment. Owen wasted the rare chances that came his way, but i still hoped they would find the back of the net.

In the second half, one wondered of it was the same side which had played the first half, as Newcastle looked totally outplayed and were contained within their half itself for the major portion of the game from then. Taking off Viduka could have been the reason.

Chelsea played sloppy at times, but held on when it mattered the most. It goes down to the wire now.

benbsb29 · 9th May 2008, 09:48

Guys, when is Man Utd's last match against Wigan? IST timings please?!

wanderlustindia · 9th May 2008, 10:10

All the last round matches to be played on Sunday, 11th May. Timings 1500 UK (1930 IST - with daylight savings considered).

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mayurpalav BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 138 Thanked: 66 Times	Anybody out here seen the thrashing handed out by FC Zenti (????) to FC Bayern Munich. 4-0 Hapless, Don't know hats goin on with the 1 time German giants. They've got a real good side on paper, Luca Toni, Ribery, Lucio, Podolsky, Schweinsteiger, Van Bommel. Zenti won 5-1 on aggregate after drawing 1-1 in Munich.
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benbsb29 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brisbane Posts: 9,968 Thanked: 13,209 Times View My Garage	Comments on the foolish behaviour displayed by Nani? I seriously would want him to be reprimanded for his stupid outburst. Excellent, the way Man Utd still dominated the game despite being reduced to 10 men.
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wanderlustindia BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 608 Thanked: 63 Times View My Garage	I thought it was frustration at not really contributing much to Utd's cause that lead to the Nani headbutt incident. He will learn with time. Fergie is a clever manager and he will ensure the guy is reprimanded and taught about his duties as a footballer at a club of the stature of Man Utd. Any predictions for tonight's game. I predict Newcastle prevail over Chelsea 2-1 . And then the title is United's.
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wanderlustindia BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 608 Thanked: 63 Times View My Garage	[quote=suman;819064]That's a wish, not a prediction You are right, dude . The ground reality is different.
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finneyp Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,716 Thanked: 319 Times View My Garage	Magpies are in good form, so they should down Chelsky 2 - 0!
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wanderlustindia BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 608 Thanked: 63 Times View My Garage	Well, it goes down to the wire. Chelsea beat Newcastle 2-0 to ensure their title dream is still alive. Utd face Wigan away and could be a tricky tie for them. But I expect them to come out victors and seal Chelsea's fate.
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6th May 2008, 10:45	#388
benbsb29 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brisbane Posts: 9,968 Thanked: 13,209 Times View My Garage	In the first half of the match, Newcastle showed a lot of resolve, and commitment. Owen wasted the rare chances that came his way, but i still hoped they would find the back of the net. In the second half, one wondered of it was the same side which had played the first half, as Newcastle looked totally outplayed and were contained within their half itself for the major portion of the game from then. Taking off Viduka could have been the reason. Chelsea played sloppy at times, but held on when it mattered the most. It goes down to the wire now.
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benbsb29 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brisbane Posts: 9,968 Thanked: 13,209 Times View My Garage	Guys, when is Man Utd's last match against Wigan? IST timings please?!
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9th May 2008, 10:10	#390
wanderlustindia BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 608 Thanked: 63 Times View My Garage	All the last round matches to be played on Sunday, 11th May. Timings 1500 UK (1930 IST - with daylight savings considered).
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