Football The 2009/2010 Season Thread

[megadave]

Our midfield was shocking today, feel a bit like we're falling a part. I have no idea why we started with the midfield we did.

I also have no idea how Kalou and Deco are professional footballers at all, let alone at top level.

 

[Raven]

I wonder if Aada is still a City fan?

 

[Everz]

Got my image incase Burnley goes pear-shaped.

 

[Turamber]

I can't see the problem over McCarthy resting those players. Nobody kicks up a fuss when Wenger fields his U16 team in the league cup, or when Champions League teams play their 2nd or 3rd string teams at the end of the season. Heck West Ham and Hull have stayed up on results against Man United in recent seasons.

And who decides who the strongest team is? Could Fergie be pulled before the FA to explain why he only started with one man up front against Villa? It is getting a ridiculous amount of coverage in the press, and makes the FA look like blinkered ninnies.

 

[Ch3tan]

"The guy who organised the fixtures this season must have come from a special school, because he's more intelligent than I am," said Wenger.

^ LOL

I agree with Turamber, storm in a teacup simply because McCarthy actually explained his team selection honestly. All the managers do it.

 

[soze]

I think the fuss is the league rules tell you that you have to play a full strength team in all games the Mickey Mouse Cup does not. But i do not think anything should be done. There is also a difference between resting 4 players a 10 that game looked and sounded like Wolves were rolling over.

Lets just hope Wolves do not go down because some one plays a kids team vs a relegation rival in the last game of the season

 

[Ch3tan]

I think the fuss is the league rules tell you that you have to play a full strengh team in all games the Mickey Mouse Cup does not. But i do not think anything should be done.

Lets just hope Wolves do not go down because some one plays a kids team vs a relegation rival in the last game of the season

Actually I think all the cup competition say that you must play your strongest available squad to ensure the integrity of the competition, I remember Wenger and Fergie have both had complaints over this many a time.

The problem is that no one but the manager and his staff know what the strongest squad is, we can only speculate as can the press.

If I were McCarthy I would have done the same, why risk not having your players for a game that is more likely to get you points?

 

[Marc]

Roy keane could sum up McCarthy in 2 words.

"Clueless ****"

 

[megadave]

heh....

YouTube- Arshavin at Anfield

 

[soze]

Actually I think all the cup competition say that you must play your strongest available squad to ensure the integrity of the competition, I remember Wenger and Fergie have both had complaints over this many a time.

The problem is that no one but the manager and his staff know what the strongest squad is, we can only speculate as can the press.

If I were McCarthy I would have done the same, why risk not having your players for a game that is more likely to get you points?

I did not know the cups had the same rule.

And i would do the same i do not think Wolves first team had a chance to win so its not really a big deal. I just heard on the radio thats why the FA were interested.

 

[cHodAX]

He fielded 6 internationals, I don't see the problem. Every single player out of the 11 has played numerous first team games, unlike when United and Arsenal field young sides for the League cup.

 

[megadave]

It's a bit different when a big team fields a weakened squad against a small team in a mickey mouse, compared to a team just laying down and admitting defeat against Man Utd before they even bother playing the game. It's a joke tbh

 

[Bahumat]

should not matter in the FA/League cup because all Man Utd are doing is limiting their chance to win the match. In the Premiership I think the manager should be able to put out whoever the fuck he wants. It's not a case of "yeah but the other team could win thus making someone else get relegated" it's more "we could lose this match from fielding a weaker sqaud".

The teams in the relegation zone shouldn't be able to whine because their relegation rivals got to play against a weaker top team.

 

[Bahumat]

It's a bit different when a big team fields a weakened squad against a small team in a mickey mouse, compared to a team just laying down and admitting defeat against Man Utd before they even bother playing the game. It's a joke tbh

not in my opinion. He did not expect to beat Man Utd so by resting players, they will be 100% for the match against Burnley (winning that potentially takes them out of relegation). Also they play Liverpool next who have been having a poor season so they could steal a point...or 3 there.

 

[Everz]

Roy keane could sum up McCarthy in 2 words.

"Clueless ****"

Everyone can sum up Roy Keanue in 1 word

''****''

 

[Marc]

Everyone can sum up Roy Keanue in 1 word

''****''

Mick, you're a liar … you're a fucking wanker. I didn't rate you as a player, I don't rate you as a manager, and I don't rate you as a person. You're a fucking wanker and you can stick your World Cup up your arse. The only reason I have any dealings with you is that somehow you are the manager of my country! You can stick it up your bollocks

 

[Calaen]

Mick, you're a liar … you're a fucking wanker. I didn't rate you as a player, I don't rate you as a manager, and I don't rate you as a person. You're a fucking wanker and you can stick your World Cup up your arse. The only reason I have any dealings with you is that somehow you are the manager of my country! You can stick it up your bollocks

Fucking lol

 

[Everz]

Mick, you're a liar … you're a fucking wanker. I didn't rate you as a player, I don't rate you as a manager, and I don't rate you as a person. You're a fucking wanker and you can stick your World Cup up your arse. The only reason I have any dealings with you is that somehow you are the manager of my country! You can stick it up your bollocks

Still doesnt deter from the fact the bloke is a **** .

 

[Marc]

Still doesnt deter from the fact the bloke is a **** .

Oh I know, my mate is from Cork and used to frequent the same pub Keane used to go to whenever he was back in the country during his forest and early United days. He grew up somewhat under Fergy but before that he was a right prick

 

[Wonk]

Ajax - Anderlecht 1-3

Lukaku has scored twice already Oo I wonder who will be getting him. Im pretty sure it will be one of the best clubs in the world - possibly chelsea.

 

[Lethul]

Ajax - Anderlecht 1-3

Lukaku has scored twice already Oo I wonder who will be getting him. Im pretty sure it will be one of the best clubs in the world - or maybe chelsea.

Fixed that for you!

 

[soze]

BBC Sport - Football - Stoke's Tony Pulis hits out at 'moaning' Arsene Wenger

It might be my arsenal defence but he should shut the fuck up saying crap like that is fine when your only aim is to avoid relegation. But If you need to Win all 3 games for Europe, League and Cup reasons its a different story which competition should Wenger throw away to rest players? FA Cup maybe our best chance of Silverware. League is still a target so can't throw that away (on purpose) and the fans want Europe so he cant ditch that.

 

[Raven]

"moaning like a drain"

haha

 

[Influenza]

YouTube- Prem Aid - Do they Know it's Christmas? (Don't Beat Portsmouth)

 

[megadave]

that was great as are all tehtrunk videos

 

[Ch3tan]

BBC Sport - Football - Stoke's Tony Pulis hits out at 'moaning' Arsene Wenger

It might be my arsenal defence but he should shut the fuck up saying crap like that is fine when your only aim is to avoid relegation. But If you need to Win all 3 games for Europe, League and Cup reasons its a different story which competition should Wenger throw away to rest players? FA Cup maybe our best chance of Silverware. League is still a target so can't throw that away (on purpose) and the fans want Europe so he cant ditch that.

Cry me a river.

 

[CorNokZ]

Champions League Quarter Finals:

Stuttgart - Barcelona
Olympiakos - Bordeaux
Inter - Chelsea
Bayern München - Fiorentina
CSKA Moskva - Sevilla
Lyon - Real Madrid
Porto - Arsenal
Milan - Manchester United

Benzema vs. Lyon
Mourinho vs. Chelsea
Beckham vs. United

Fun fun fun!

 

[Ch3tan]

Also as pointed out on the general footy thread.

Both Chelski and Utd go to the san siro in the same week, on consecutive days. Now the italians are horrible normally, can you imagine the violence and police brutality with two visiting sets of fans over two days?

 

[Marc]

Also as pointed out on the general footy thread.

Both Chelski and Utd go to the san siro in the same week, on consecutive days. Now the italians are horrible normally, can you imagine the violence and police brutality with two visiting sets of fans over two days?

It will be changed. A stadium cannot be used for two consecutive days.

 

[Ch3tan]

It will be changed. A stadium cannot be used for two consecutive days.

The only way I can see it working is if they delay one tie by a week. Because they can not change the stadium, and they cannot play in england first, because that would negate the advantage of winning the groups.