Football (soccer) in all its glory WC, EPL, UCL etc..

[grimace06]

Both 06 finalists out in pathetic fashion.

Lippi couldn't even shake hands with the other coach.

[sausage]

Poor old Ryan Nelsen the champ howling at the media after-match interviews.

THE BELIEF WAS THERE

[Starscream]

http://www.fifa.com/mm//Photo/Tournament/Competition/01/25/72/38/1257238_FULL-LND.jpg

It's called "karma". Remember Germany 2006?

[sausage]

lol Sarkozy sent his own motorcade to pick the losers up and drop them off at his office for a Hitler rant over their "national scandal".

[NiB]

I'd much prefer a proper punishment from the french first lady (perhaps some light spamking)

Anyway...

Good to see the italians crash out they played like shit and couldn't just flip a switch when required.

At this stage I still think spain has what it takes to break their WC hoodoo but looking forward to the poms and krauts squaring off

[Spazzallo]

Really disappointed in Italy :(. Sad to say (and my cousin residing in Milan agrees) that no Buffoon, no Italy ><.

What's interesting now is that Uruguay, Korea, USA and Ghana are all in one quarter of the knock out stages meaning one of the 4 teams will reach the semis, a huge achievement for any of them.

[^gR]

Both 06 finalists out in pathetic fashion.

Lippi couldn't even shake hands with the other coach.

Yeh lol the old ****head walked straight off the pitch at the final whistle, I flipped him the bird. It felt good

LOL @ that photo Starscream 'remember germany '06'. Genius


I doubt Ghana will make it to the Semi's without some penalties.

Germany vs England..jesus if England can make it through I will be getting naked!

[autologic]

Really disappointed in Italy . Sad to say (and my cousin residing in Milan agrees) that no Buffoon, no Italy ><.
More like no Pirlo.

[[m]averick]

BORING

Such a shit match between Portugal and Brazil. There were no good plays or tactics, they just played terrible.


Yeah, I posted something about it in the negativity thread. I was pretty amped for it. I thought that since Portugal was almost an impossibility to slip to third that they might try for the win, but at the end of the day, they both just wanted to get through.

Not to mention that all the yellow's in the first half meant for a much more cautious second half.


What's interesting now is that Uruguay, Korea, USA and Ghana are all in one quarter of the knock out stages meaning one of the 4 teams will reach the semis, a huge achievement for any of them.


:(


Just like in '06. If we'd have gotten past Italy the draw was really going to open up for us. Such a shame that Pim ****ed us for the Germany game.

Also, while I'm complaining, is there any team unluckier than Australia at the WC?

'06:
-- Japan: Schwarzer pushed in the back, goal still counted
-- Croatia: Three yellow cards to one guy before send-off
-- Italy: Grossi dive that Sepp Blatter admits was wrong eight months down the track

'10
-- Germany: Cahill's red
-- Ghana: Lee Addy not sent off
-- Ghana: Ghanian striker taken off on stretcher for blood nose in stoppage time, when the play restarts the referee blows his whistle straight away (lost time: two maybe three minutes).

[Spazzallo]

You missed the part in the Croatia game where Australia were about to score at the death and the referee decided to blow time -_-'.

[[m]averick]

You missed the part in the Croatia game where Australia were about to score at the death and the referee decided to blow time -_-'.


You actually made me think of another one in the Ghana game.

[Jay]

Korea have equalised and it's no less than they deserved.

[nintendo]

Really disappointed for korea, they really deserved to win that one with the amount of possession they had in the 2nd half. When they equalized I was just hoping they could hold out and force it to a shoot out which I think they could have won. Really sad because I would have loved to see an Asian team go the distance.

[T Strife]

Really disappointed for korea, they really deserved to win that one with the amount of possession they had in the 2nd half. When they equalized I was just hoping they could hold out and force it to a shoot out which I think they could have won. Really sad because I would have loved to see an Asian team go the distance.

The possession percentage probably went largely down to Uruguay playing a wholly defensive formation in the second half, until Korea finally broke through.

That aside, I still do feel that Korea actually played the better game, and that Uruguay lucked out a bit (however, it's hard for me to say this completely free of bias). Their first goal was the worst I've seen since the England/USA game, and really set the tone a bit for the rest of the game. The fact that Korea kept in control, and kept the pressure on in spite of this (although it must be said that they are a very attack-focused team, even in the way they play defense) is something that I'm still somewhat proud of. They had some good shots on goal, but just missed out on the net.

A shame, as I do feel that they could have taken Ghana.

[Lazlow]

Englol

WAR GERMANY

ZERQUETSCHEN SIE DEN FEIND!

[Lazlow]

dang!

EDIT: lol denied a legit goal :p

[Jay]

I was about to come in here to write how our 4 - 0 drubbing against Germany wasn't such a bad effort but England have scored one and been robbed of a second in a minute. Fantastic game.

[Ali G]

Well shit, England just got ****ed over really hard.

[T Strife]

I'm going to be really naive here and ask if that goal can be added at half time. It was a goal, clearly and without doubt, and the ref just said no. Really, really messed up. Perhaps moreso than all the questionable red cards.

[Lazlow]

Yeah it's pretty astounding that this game has to be dragged kicking and screaming into the modern area. All other professional sports have adopted some form of video replay challenges or line technology.

[Lazlow]

also;

KRIEG DEUTSCHLAND!

[^gR]

oh my ****ing god that was 110% goal

that is ****ing bullshit england got ****ing robbed

what do you have to actually do to ****ing score? Rooney wasnt offside, you cant be offside if a ****ing backpass fails. That linesman is ****ing shithouse this is ridiculous

england robbed

[^gR]

un****ingbelieveable

[Lazlow]

How awesome was Germany's first goal!

[Jay]

Rooney needs to get into this game. His last two minutes have been better, but they need something special here.

[Lazlow]

GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAL! (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Blitz)

[^gR]

Sorry, but that scoreline doesn't represent the game at all. It should have been 2-2 going into the break, possibly even 3-2 (rooney was called offside when a backpass from a german player went through to him in the first half ..you cannot be offside in that situation, and it would have left him 1v1 on the goalie)

Instead, it was 2-1, and England were left having to chase the game, commit too many players up forward, and that just totally ****ed them.

I'm not watchin the world cup anymore, cause that's ****ed and I'm over the amount of ****ed decisions that have been made

see you in 4 years Fifa when you bring in video refereeing you ****face peices of shit

[Jickle]

That was unbelievably ****ed, but then I'm pretty sure Germany would have won regardless. I'm not subscribing to the Butterfly Effect on this one.

Still, it's absolutely insane that there's no contingency plan in place for when something like this happens. The games I used to play during lunch time at school (using benches for goals) were more professional than that!

[^gR]

I think the English would surely have changed their defensive style had it been 2-2 though?

the germans were fast as ****. England made the same mistake Australia did against them, played a high defensive line, allowing excellent through balls and lots of running space. That is the way to beat Germany, dont let them run lols

[texta]

Great game. Germany killed it. And a beautiful beautiful contrast to that 1966 "goal".

Part of me is extatic that England were smashed ruthlessly, the other part wishes it had finished 2-1 just to see the British go mental. Either way, soccer was the real winner.

__MJV11nRqU
(This is England's third "goal" in the 66 World Cup scored in extra time after the game finished 2-2)

[^gR]

I think it has to be said that SBS have done an absolute brilliant job of broadcasting these games live to Australia. Theyve given us great coverage. Thank **** it wasn't 7 or 10, because it would be delayed, covered in ad-breaks, and hosted by people like Bruce Macaveney (sp) who don't have a ****ing clue what they're talking about

I don't understand why every AFL game isn't covered live, on a 7 or 10 main or secondary channel. We really do have bullshit greedy broadcasting networks

WD SBS, the World cup might be inconsistently ****ed, but you are steadfast in your awesomeness

[sausage]

Heartbreak for England.



Who ate all the pies?
Who ate all the pies?

YOU fat bastard,
YOU fat bastard,

YOU ate all the pies!

[NiB]

As an aussie, I won't be shedding any tears for the poms...in fact I look forward to compounding their national misery by taking back the ashes.

This world cup so far is more memorable for the mistakes made than any actual on soccer played (well the disappearence of north koreas players may soon be a story)

Apart from the play of Messi nothing in south africa has stood out (the socceroos aside naturally)

[Starscream]

Disallowed goals aside, Germany were far too good. Hope they make the final.

[sausage]

All of a sudden I want some Mahindra Satyam.

[Jay]

Once again FIFA proves itself to be the slowest moving, most backward administration in world sport. ****ing retarded.

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/world-cup/story/_/id/803244/ce/uk/?cc=3436&ver=global

[^gR]

"voting 6-2 against"

what a stupid bunch of ****s, I'm pretty sure its 6 against a few billion people tbh

[Jay]

The Slovakian goalkeeper just saved a goal with his face. Now he just needs his team to score so they can truly save face.

[Hide & Reason]

Should I barrack for the Victory or the Heart?

[Jay]

What a ****ing joke.

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/world-cup/story/_/id/803404/ce/uk/?cc=3436&ver=global

What a ****ing brilliant solution to the problem. Well done FIFA. Wankers.

[T Strife]

Oh, wow. They actually just decided the announce that, instead of doing something to stop these mistakes (which, it should be noted, could be done very easily), they're instead going to do what they can to stop people from seeing them as quickly.

Golden. They're wanking in our faces, and covering our eyes with the other hand.

[^gR]

That is actually unbelieveable. Communist football imo

its actually almost as if they dont want a fair game? why have a referee at all then if he can't make accurate decisions? wtf?

[T Strife]

I referee free game would be an interesting beast, actually. It could go horribly wrong, but at least it would cut down on diving...

[NiB]

Wonder how many players would stay down after a tackle with no refs

[Lazlow]

So now they will apparently look into goal-line technology (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2010/jun/29/world-cup-2010-sepp-blatter-technology)

[^gR]

hurry the **** up and score Japan jesus

[^gR]

Heartbroken for Japan, I quite like their Football, even though tonight they didn't play amazingly well. That Honda kid is pretty good.

**** penalties are intense, intense shit. I can't see Paraguay going further in the World Cup then the next round, they're quite shithouse.

[T Strife]

I. ****ing. Hate. Penalty. Shootouts!

[Lazlow]

I'm of the opinion that extra time should be multi-ball, with another ball added every minute.

[sausage]

Like a Lance Armstrong Testimonial porn orgy?

[Jay]

Brazil are utterly imploding. It's the ugly side of the beautiful game. Truly magnificent.

Robben has been incredible

[Ali G]

Oh bye Brazil!

[StorminNorman]

Well, that's the end of Brazil. Pretty big upset, but the Dutch have looked pretty good throughout the tournament.

[Jay]

They became so unbelievably petulant when things started going against them. It was funny to watch.

[texta]

Okay Ghana actually deserved that penalty. In fact I feel a bit like a penalty and a red card wasn't enough at that point in the game.

[JC Henderson]

Okay Ghana actually deserved that penalty. In fact I feel a bit like a penalty and a red card wasn't enough at that point in the game.

Not enough by a long shot. It was blatent cheating from Uraguay to go from a definite loss to some sort of chance. I would have been quite happy to allow Ghana a second player in the goals in the shootout to assist the keeper in punching the ball away.

[sausage]

Ok shit, I am the octopus; I totally called Netherlands for the win last night after a drug-fuelled premonition.

[Jay]

If you think you're the octopus you really do need to get off the drugs.

[^gR]

I called the Netherlands for the win about a week and a half ago when I saw how awesome they were <_<

they just dont panic, no matter what. Amazing football strats they got goin, so patient

[sausage]

As soon as I saw that all the Brazilian players names were just one word I knew then they would implode in a mist of South American presumption.

[^gR]

Just watched the Uraguay and Ghana highlights..****en wow that dude at the end with his own hand of god should have copped 10 red cards and some massive fine. Cause that was 100% going in :(

[Jay]

Come on Germany!

Just saw a report on how Ghana were knocked out, with the Suarez handball. What a ****ing disgrace. The fact that he is being hailed as a hero in his homeland instead of them being ****ing contrite and downright embarrassed about the whole thing is exactly what is wrong with the sport.

[Jay]

YES!! Come on!!

[Ali G]

Oh hell no I'm not about to start giving out pep now.

[Lazlow]

KRIEG DEUTSCHLAND!

f***ing caps filter

[Lazlow]

Wow, Argentina make it pretty easy to hate them. Two mad aggressive challenges, and four players way offside and they still throw a tanty when they're dicked for it.

The ultimate heel.

[Jay]

Seems to me - and I run the risk of being extremely racist here - that the South American teams lose their shit retardedly when things don't go their way, particularly the teams who feel they have a god given right to be in the latter stages of the tournament.

[StorminNorman]

Yeah, I can't believe they got upset at that. I mean, they had to have known they were offside.

And yeah, the Ghana thing is a disgrace. This is why Soccer will never be popular in this country.

[Jay]

The commentator just said of Maradona: 'He cuts a lonely figure sometimes...and a demented figure sometimes as well.' Brilliant.

[StorminNorman]

Well, unless a miracle happens, Argentina are out of the World Cup.

EDIT: Wow. 4-0. Germany have to be the top contenders now.

[Spazzallo]

That was some horrible defending. More pep for me :D.

[Emilbus]

Argentina got owned in the midfield....they might as well not be there. Love how Messi got swamped everytime he gets the ball too.

[texta]

The two things I'd say about the Luis Suarez handball is that I for one really like to see someone sacrifice their own game for their team and from talking to people who aren't big soccer fans, I don't think that really does a lot of harm to the success of the game in Australia.

And secondly; Ghana 100% should have scored the goal from the penalty. If they hadn't messed it up, what Suarez did would be a total non issue.

Anyway, Germany were amazing last night. It's hard to not see them going all the way. Spain have certainly not dominated, but I guess you could argue that Torres is probably due to finally do something.

You'd tip Netherlands to get up easily on Uruguay, but funny things happen sometimes.

My tip would be if Germany beat Spain they'll smash the final. But if Spain get up then Netherlands v Spain could be too close to call.

[bulkerking]

The two things I'd say about the Luis Suarez handball is that I for one really like to see someone sacrifice their own game for their team and from talking to people who aren't big soccer fans, I don't think that really does a lot of harm to the success of the game in Australia.

And secondly; Ghana 100% should have scored the goal from the penalty. If they hadn't messed it up, what Suarez did would be a total non issue.

Anyway, Germany were amazing last night. It's hard to not see them going all the way. Spain have certainly not dominated, but I guess you could argue that Torres is probably due to finally do something.

You'd tip Netherlands to get up easily on Uruguay, but funny things happen sometimes.

My tip would be if Germany beat Spain they'll smash the final. But if Spain get up then Netherlands v Spain could be too close to call.

Fifa has said that a video umpire would take away from the "Romance" of the game. It would all depend on which side you where on at the time.
________
MAGIC FLIGHT (http://mflbvaporizer.com)

[Ali G]

Fifa has said that a video umpire would take away from the "Romance" of the game. It would all depend on which side you where on at the time.
There's nothing romantic about getting ****ed in the ass by a ref from time to time.

[Jay]

There's nothing romantic about getting ****ed in the ass by a ref from time to time.

Depends if they wine and dine you first, and then whisper sweet nothings in your ear while they're doing it.

[^gR]

Germany..just pissed on Argentina. The Argentines looked dangerous for maybe 10 of the 90 minutes, and it was right at the start of the second half..I was convinced they were going to score, but the German's defend like the Dutch and counter-attack like the bloody African nations.

A style of football that is well outside how I've previously seen them play, but christ it's effective. Every time they've picked up the 4-0 or 4-1 scorelines, it's because they've scored first, very early, and teams have had to attack more than defend, commit too much up forward and leave themselves well open to some fast paced lethal german attacks.

That Schweinstiger (sp) dude picked apart the Argentinians like ****ing crazy. Their..3rd? goal he just basically ran past about 4 defenders..was great play.

I'm feeling a Dutch world cup this year, or at least a Dutch v Germany final..German's are gonna be a ****ing strong team for the next 3 world cups too, their average player age is something like 24, with their oldest being like 26. That's insane, they're only going to get better

[texta]

I have no problem with the lack of video refs. The occasional game changing mistake just adds to the drama that makes World Cup soccer so excellent.


Anyway, I've just been reflecting today on the Nike ad and how pretty much everyone in it has failed. Pretty lol.

[Jay]

Nike should have known something was up when they used Ronaldinho the horse and he didn't even get selected. :p

[NiB]

Looks like Netherlands v Uraguay was a cracker

Apparently Vanbronkurst kicked the goal of the tournament so far

Hopefully spain click into gear so the second semi is just as good

[Barefooted Hobo]

Yeah Spain! Octopus is winning me money. 8)

[Starscream]

Yeah Spain! Octopus is winning me money. 8)

If only the Octopus learned to access and use the sportstab website....

[sausage]

Too bad he's now part of Thursday's Soup Of The Day.

[shallowdays]

Hey people I've started a Hyper fantasy league over at Fantasy Premier League (http://fantasy.premierleague.com) if anyone's interested. It's easy to set up a team and fun as hell. There's two leagues to join:

- The classic league who's code is 228038-84780
- The head to head league who's code is 228038-84796

Once you've added yourself to the leagues jump into the classic league's forum and post your team name and forum name so we know who's who. Thanks guys.

[Dunkurtin]

Ok, finally got around to adding myself to the leagues. This is my first time doing fantasy league, hoping it will help me keep up with following the game more as the last few years I've kind of let my interest slide.

[shallowdays]

You will be no match for Spraynard Athletic.

[shallowdays]

Come on dorks, isn't there any other football fans out there that wish to partake?

[^gR]

I'm thinking about getting behind Melbourne Heart.

Bit of fun, new team. Anyone else? :)

[Spazzallo]

I'm looking into it as well. Love the away strip (same as the old South Melbourne one (AFL not soccer)).

[^gR]

So..fantasy premier league? lets go?

[shallowdays]

So..fantasy premier league? lets go?

So far it's just me and Dunk that have joined up. All the info's in my sig. Join people, join.

[^gR]

Aight I joined the 'classic league' in your sig

I'm the 'C U Next Tuesday'S'

lewl

[shallowdays]

Nice one. Now if we can only get 2 or 3 more players it might actually be worth it.

[Michaelangelo]

MORE LIKE JOE LOL

http://i.telegraph.co.uk/telegraph/multimedia/archive/01697/colereu_1697116c.jpg

http://img.skysports.com/10/08/218x298/Liverpool-v-Trabzonspor-Joe-Cole-missed-penal_2492218.jpg

[Jay]

I know no-one posts here who gives a shit anymore except maybe grimace but whatever: Go Villa!! Play for the draw!

EDIT: Oh my penalty to Villa! Come on!!!!

EDIT EDIT: Yes!!!! **** off Ferguson you ****ing ****!

[Jay]

**** I hate you Manchester United. I ****ing HATE you.

[grimace06]

**** I hate you Manchester United. I ****ing HATE you.

Boohoo. Chelsea did the exact same thing during the Mouriniho years epsecially.

[grimace06]

Chelsea lose 3-0 to Sunderland at the Bridge. Unbelievable.

Title race is well and truly on.

[Ad-Rock]

Aussies lost 3-0 to Egypt. Shit heads.

[Emilbus]

Ooooh yeah! Spurs came back from 2-0 down!

[autologic]

Good match it was. Also nice to see Chelsea lose again, keeps things nice and close.

[Michaelangelo]

I fear my beloved Fulham are Championship bound after last night's horrendous display...

:(

[Barefooted Hobo]

I fear my beloved Fulham are Championship bound after last night's horrendous display...

:(

Also known as my beloved Fulham. :p

As long as West Ham, Wigan and Wolves are in the league, we'll be fine.

[Jabbz]

Hmmmm, United 7-1 over Blackburn, interesting result. How the heck does Berbatov score 5???

[NiB]

what a whitewash the El Classico was

Messi is a ***king magician with the ball at his feet.

[Barefooted Hobo]

Anyone up to watch the World Cup bid announcement?

[grimace06]

Anyone up to watch the World Cup bid announcement?

Yep.

My tip is England for 2018 and Qatar for 2022

[Jay]

Qatar worries me as well. :(

[Pauly]

Any idea when they are announcing it?

[Jay]

Right now...

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/feature?id=847763&sec=global&cc=3436

[Spudzilla]

Thank god for that

[Jay]

What do you mean? Over England?

[Spudzilla]

Thank god it's not here

[Spudzilla]

ARRRGH! FOR MOTHER LAND!!

l

[Jay]

It still might be - we have bid for 2022, not 2018.

[Spudzilla]

Oh god no

[Spudzilla]

Thank god for that

[Jay]

Qatar. Mother****ers.

[AranchineD]

Well done Qatar. You've saved this country from itself.

[Jay]

How? Please explain to me how us hosting the world cup would have been detrimental.

[AranchineD]

Because the dickhead ratio of our population would have skyrocketed

[Spazzallo]

Something is very wrong about this result. Disgusting.

[AranchineD]

That's some top notch sportman-like behaviour right there, Spazzallo.

I think I understand why FIFA decided Australia would not be the best place to host.

[Pauly]

Yeah because someone else had ten times the $$$

[grimace06]

I'm sure Qatar will do a fine job as World Cup host.

However, in 2022 we have the World Cup in a country where -

- Drinking is against the law
- Women can't drive or go to stadiums
- Israel is not recognised
- In June and July the temperature hits 50 degrees plus
- They have a population of 1.6 million

Damn that cartoon Kangaroo.

[AranchineD]

OH NO A COUNTRY HAS DIFFERENT VALUES AND CLIMATE TO US

STOP THE PRESSES k

[Ad-Rock]

Very disappointing result. We withdrew from the 2018 bid because everyone thought China would get it. The corrupt as ever FIFA gives the 2022 cup to the least suitable/football friendly country on the list.

What a ****ing sham.

[Lazlow]

I for one cannot wait to see these f***en princesses having to play in 50 degree heat.

[dinopoke]

Don't they have air conditioning or something?

[buckstwits]

It's all about the TV rights and Australia's sucky timezone.

[sausage]

It's a poofs game anyway.

[buckstwits]

It's like most sports in that respect.

[Beinkasaurus Rex]

Very happy that Qatar won the bid and we didn't, not really in the mood for the drunken rioting and looting (as well as the increased sales in flares) that comes from such a disgusting game like soccer - I'd rather this country be safe thank you very much!

[sausage]

soccer is the benchmark upon which all poofery is measured though.

[TAT]

Cannot adequately express my relief in words.

[grimace06]

In 2003 we hosted the Rugby World Cup and Australia was descended upon by masses of fat-necked cretins, I didn't like it but it helped the economy.

Yet no FIFA World Cup is a relief to some people.

[Lazlow]

That's because Rugby is the better game.

[Spudzilla]

In 2003 we hosted the Rugby World Cup and Australia was descended upon by masses of fat-necked cretins, I didn't like it but it helped the economy.

Yet no FIFA World Cup is a relief to some people.

To anyone who doesn't belong to the crowd of people who shuffle into clubs and begin moving around to flashing lights and the sound of a bass drum, grunting and occasionally muttering "Sick, sick" every time a Lancer drives by

[TAT]

In 2003 we hosted the Rugby World Cup and Australia was descended upon by masses of fat-necked cretins, I didn't like it but it helped the economy.

Yet no FIFA World Cup is a relief to some people.
So your slogan would have been "Australia 2022: For the Economy"?

[TAT]

The reaction in today's Herald Sun is amazing.

DIRTY RATS
FIFA chiefs took rich gifts then stabbed us in the back

THE INSIDE STORY: HOW WE WERE BETRAYED

We spent $45m for just one vote


The butthurt is glorious

[stabbscmgee]

It's a poofs game anyway.

let me guess and you like Rugby "******" league? where they have players fingering each others asses on the field? getting dogs to suck their c*cks ?

Football (yes its football because they kick the ball with their foot, unlike hand egg which is known as rugby) is the original ball sport, it requires skill and strategy...everything Rugby doesn't require.

[Barefooted Hobo]

let me guess and you like Rugby "******" league? where they have players fingering each others asses on the field? getting dogs to suck their c*cks ?

Hey guys, it's just not a good night out unless it ends with your dick getting sucked by a dog (according to rugby players at least).

[Tonez]

And my beloved Chelsea continue their downward spiral. Bring back Wilkins, Abramovich. Bring him back now.

[NiB]

***king useless Liverpool

[grimace06]

Man U get screwed out of the 3 points, Arsenal drop points after a big win although they probably should have won, Liverpool continue their laughable season with a loss to Wolves at home and Chelsea win their first game in 7.

What a weird season.

[stabbscmgee]

Chelsea can crash and burn for all I care, they are nothing but divers and cheats....But saying that my team is right back at the bottom of the ladder :(

[Tonez]

Chelsea can crash and burn for all I care, they are nothing but divers and cheats....But saying that my team is right back at the bottom of the ladder :(

WTF are you on about?

[grimace06]

Chelsea can crash and burn for all I care, they are nothing but divers and cheats....But saying that my team is right back at the bottom of the ladder :(

5 points from 9 over the Xmas period ain't bad.

If you get some of your injured players back who knows, you might survive on the simple fact that Wolves are shit and Newcastle are fading fast.

[Michaelangelo]

First away win in 16 months!!

http://manutd.theoffside.com/files/2007/12/fulham-fc.jpg

[Barefooted Hobo]

First away win in 16 months!!

http://manutd.theoffside.com/files/2007/12/fulham-fc.jpg

Fulham till I die! :D

[Shaddow]

That's why we're top of the league!

[grimace06]

That's why we're top of the league!

I thought Adelaide were a little unlucky with their chances but Brisbane defended incredibly well. A good all round match too.

[Shaddow]

I thought a draw would have been a fair result but still, 11 points clear and we're taking the piss!

[grimace06]

A fantastic set of results this morning for Manchester United.

[grimace06]

Adelaide United break the hoodoo and thrash the Victory.

Brilliant.

[Barefooted Hobo]

Victory are shit at Aami park. Good at Etihad though.

[Shaddow]

Unlike Sydney who are shit everywhere.

[nintendo]

Got to watch Australias game against S. Korea in a pub in Korea. They really get into their football over hear, much more than you see in Australia. Apparently for all the Korea games, as long as its not too cold, they show them at the city center on a big screen. Im gonna try go for their next game because it was too cold for the Aus match. Kinda funny being the only one to stand up and clap when we got that goal, I was the only foreinger in the bar and I just happen to be Australian lol

The match was alright though. I do think that Korea played a better game. But our experience, and our size, kept us in it.

[grimace06]

Kevin Muscat really needs to be banned from Football.

[Barefooted Hobo]

Did you see him tackle the wall like he was trying out for the melbourne rebels (when they scored their second)?

[grimace06]

Did you see him tackle the wall like he was trying out for the melbourne rebels (when they scored their second)?

Yeah, the ref missed that and a couple of other incidents.

[Barefooted Hobo]

'Arry, 'Arry cool.

[Ad-Rock]

Kevin Muscat really needs to be banned from Football.

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[NiB]

Shocking tackle, heart player is out 2-3 months but doesn't need surgery

[grimace06]

Ryan Giggs truly is a superstar.

[NiB]

Aussies win 6-0 WTF ?

[texta]

Will the Asian Cup final be on free tv?

[Ad-Rock]

No :(

Fox Sports 2 am Sunday.

[grimace06]

Gutted. Australia were the better side but couldn't put our chances away. :(

[Slippery]

So many shots at goal! :(

Credit where credits due, that goal was pretty sick and their goalie was good.

[Tonez]

Yeah the match was disappointing but I still walked away proud. We absolutely dominated a very solid team.

Also, we may be getting Torres :) Happy camper I am.

EDIT: Yeah we signed him. Now to get a decent playmaker for when Lampard is gone.

[Tonez]

Got a fantastic defender in David Luiz.

[dimorphic]

Gold Coast United down Melbourne Victory tonight in an awesome match. I was there and I cannot understand why Gold Coast soccer doesn't get decent crowds. It was an excellent match, very back and forth and a goal in the last 5 minutes. Everything you want.

[Barefooted Hobo]

Gold Coast United down Melbourne Victory tonight in an awesome match. I was there and I cannot understand why Gold Coast soccer doesn't get decent crowds. It was an excellent match, very back and forth and a goal in the last 5 minutes. Everything you want.

I hope they dump GCU for the next season. I'd rather have NQF tbh.

[NiB]

North Qld Fury kicked out of A League due to financial pressure

[dimorphic]

**** you Barcalona. When will Arsenal get some silverware!? :(

[ropper]

Arsenal is common this season while Real Madrid is really bad and disappointing

[Emilbus]

OMG!! What a last day of the Premier League!!!