Football The 2010/2011 Season Thread

[Vladamir]

The only reason they're not signing him is because they're bringing back Raul just for you Vasc!

 

[Vladamir]

Guus takes over, it's official!

http://www.thenewsgrind.com/sport/f..._campaign=Feed:+TheNewsGrind+(The+News+Grind)

 

[Everz]

Lol. winner.

 

[Ormorof]

hah awesome, always loved the expression "couldnt hit a cows backside with a banjo!" the commentator in the WC98 game always said it, but i always wondered, why would you want to?!?!

 

[Vladamir]

Well I guess Torres doesn't have to worry about that just yet

 

[Keitanz]

Chelsea do remember what a league title looks like though.

It's a shame that what they really want is a Champions League trophy

Rafa Benitez for Chelsea

 

[Shagrat]

I wouldnt have thought you'd have the nerve to wind up Chelsea fans when Liverpool didnt even qualify for any european competitions next year!

 

[Ormorof]

BBC Sport - Bin Hammam & Jack Warner face Fifa bribery probe

FIFA launches investigation against Jack Warner and Bin Hammam

wouldnt it be amusing if the FAs corruption complaint ends up seating Blatter on the FIFA throne for a few more years?

 

[Keitanz]

Bitter much? Wouldn't expect any more than this trite rubbish from a Liverpool fan anyway.

Did anyone really believe a player who has a very specific style of play that is unsuited to the way the team he is joining plays would work out in the short-term? No, I think not.

Does anyone really believe the deluded scousers will have anything to cheer about next year other than fighting for a Europa League spot again? No, I think not.

Keep believing in your shit club, it's entertaining. You're just a red Newcastle these days.

I'm not bitter over Torres, he has not been the same player since his injury from last June, and we got 50m for him.

One of the replacements we got for him (Suarez) has performed pretty much instantly, where as Torres? pfft you had to keep him on the bench to win games

I like how people are still doubting Liverpool, things are really looking up at the moment and I can't wait for the start of the transfer window.

In before the usual deluded Liverpool fan comments

 

[Ch3tan]

Well what choice is there Omorof? Vote for one of two clearly corrupt men, or abstain in protest? FIFA are making a mockery of themselves and very publicly. If FIFA was an african nation, there would be outrage at the lack of democratic process, blatter trying to tarnish his opponent etc.

 

[Ormorof]

yeah, it is getting kinda silly now, they need a got clean out of the old boys and a better system more akin to the olympics (after Salt Lake city fiasko)

 

[Ch3tan]

Let's also be fair, Blatter is a fucking tool, but Hamman and Jack Warner are cancers on football.

 

[Ormorof]

true true, no idea who could replace him though

just read that Darren Fletcher is a doubt for the champs league final is he injured? i must have missed that one

 

[Shagrat]

Let's also be fair, Blatter is a fucking tool, but Hamman and Jack Warner are cancers on football.

couldnt agree more (but couldnt rep you......)

 

[Ch3tan]

Anyone else feel Platini could capitalise on this? There is no way FIFA elections should be allowed to continue under this cloud, with one candidate accused of corruption. Platini could quite easily make a stand now and use the power of UEFA to say that he wants to stand and screw over his mate Blatter. I for one wouldn't mind, Platini gets a lot of bad press, but he's better than the lot of those old twats currently in charge.

 

[Keitanz]

I wouldnt have thought you'd have the nerve to wind up Chelsea fans when Liverpool didnt even qualify for any european competitions next year!

I'd rather not be in the Europa than be in it really.. far too many games..

 

[cHodAX]

I'd rather not be in the Europa than be in it really.. far too many games..

£1.7 million gate revenue per home game, anywhere from £250,000-£500,000 TV revenue per game. A good run in Europa league pays the wages of 3 top players for a year, Liverpool need the income but also they need to offer something to new players they are trying to sign, whilst it is no CL it is still football of a level that many players have not played at and some top players would settle for a year until CL qualification can be gained.

 

[Lethul]

£1.7 million gate revenue per home game, anywhere from £250,000-£500,000 TV revenue per game. A good run in Europa league pays the wages of 3 top players for a year, Liverpool need the income but also they need to offer something to new players they are trying to sign, whilst it is no CL it is still football of a level that many players have not played at and some top players would settle for a year until CL qualification can be gained.

Agree, don't understand the Liverpool/Tottenham fans who are saying they don't want UEFA Cup. Clueless

I for one am gutted we missed out

 

[cHodAX]

Agree, don't understand the Liverpool/Tottenham fans who are saying they don't want UEFA Cup. Clueless

I for one am gutted we missed out

Yep it is madness, there is silverware with a history to be won, alot of money to be made and European football to blood new players with. Any top side can cope with 60 games a season, United/Chelsea/Arsenal have been doing it season in season out for a decade. Liverpool need to see it as £25 million plus potential revenue and upto 16 games extra to broadcast into Asia to help grow the fanbase. Anything else is small time thinking.

 

[Lethul]

Yep it is madness, there is silverware with a history to be won, alot of money to be made and European football to blood new players with. Any top side can cope with 60 games a season, United/Chelsea/Arsenal have been doing it season in season out for a decade. Liverpool need to see it as £25 million plus potential revenue and upto 16 games extra to broadcast into Asia to help grow the fanbase. Anything else is small time thinking.

Not to mention one more UEFA Cup win would put us at the top of the Marathon table

 

[Corran]

BBC Sport - Bin Hammam & Jack Warner face Fifa bribery probe

FIFA launches investigation against Jack Warner and Bin Hammam

wouldnt it be amusing if the FAs corruption complaint ends up seating Blatter on the FIFA throne for a few more years?

It isnt down to the FA complaint. This is totally different complaint that stems from bribery in relation to the presidental election. Apparently to do with a meeting a couple of weeks ago.

Fucking hilarious. All the claims of there being no corruption and 2 of the lead people in saying that are now up infront of the panel.
If guilty, surely this will put Blatter in charge by default with no need for a vote because a candidate should be kicked out for bribery!

just read that Darren Fletcher is a doubt for the champs league final is he injured? i must have missed that one

Almost a couple months out with a very bad virus that sucked out all his energy and made him lose alot of weight. Weight started to go back on, but his fitness isnt there. Was clear at the weekend he isnt gonna be at his best and thus a liability in the final unless he can get fully fit in a few days. Shame for the lad, really is.

 

[Ch3tan]

Joey Barton apparently not getting a new contract, bit stupid of Newcastle if you ask me.

Also, QPR are apparently increasing ticket prices by 40% next season! What a stupid, stupid move.

 

[Corran]

Joey Barton apparently not getting a new contract, bit stupid of Newcastle if you ask me.

Also, QPR are apparently increasing ticket prices by 40% next season! What a stupid, stupid move.

40%??????????? do they not know how fecked the economy is and that they will alienate the economy! Oh wait, their owners are twats. lol.

And Barton, well he may have outrageous contract demands. And he no loss in terms of personality, even if he has done well for them.

 

[cHodAX]

Almost a couple months out with a very bad virus that sucked out all his energy and made him lose alot of weight. Weight started to go back on, but his fitness isnt there. Was clear at the weekend he isnt gonna be at his best and thus a liability in the final unless he can get fully fit in a few days. Shame for the lad, really is.

Saw him up close last night, he is a slim lad anyway but is face is quite gaunt. I would say he is still roughly 5-7kg under his normal weight and because of that you have to worry about stamina for what will be an intense game.

 

[Corran]

Saw him up close last night, he is a slim lad anyway but is face is quite gaunt. I would say he is still roughly 5-7kg under his normal weight and because of that you have to worry about stamina for what will be an intense game.

Aye, when I saw him on the TV i couldnt believe how much weight he lost of his face. Really is a disappointment for the lad and really liked the idea of him and Anderson in the middle as a defensive pairing. Both can cover Messi in turn and rotate who is pushing forward.

 

[Embattle]

Not expecting much from FIFA as it is still internal.

 

[Calaen]

Barton not being offered a new deal is a massive blow to the club, why on earth are Enrique, tiote, nolan going to commit to the club when another of the best performers this season is being told no.

This is the beginning of an exodus if you ask me.

 

[Embattle]

Logic says it is because he is asking for something stupid.

 

[Reno]

Let's also be fair, Blatter is a fucking tool, but Hamman and Jack Warner are cancers on football.

Absolutely agree with the last part,but not with the first part.

Fifa wasn't clear under Havelange, but since Blatter took over it started to get really big.
Hamman and Warner are only Blatter's metastacized offspring.

Danita

 

[megadave]

pss. Here's another stat for you, if Liverpool would have played Chelsea every game of the season we would have won the league undefeated

Someone explain that "stat" to me? I don't get it.