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Mick Mac Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > A player is within his rights to go to ground if > he is fouled. Within his rights? What, even if the contact isn't sufficient to send a player sprawling? I don't agree that a player has a "right" to go to ground, but I would hope that we have referees who are professional enough to ensure that players do not over egg the pudding when fouled. Anyway, I see Chavski have lodged an official complaint against the hapless Battenburg. Interesting to see how this pans out.

Alan Medic Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Good retort from Mr.Lennon. Schuster obviously touched a nerve.

Aston Villa 2 Norwich 1 Arsenal 2 QPR 1 (kiss of death) Reading 1 Fulham 2 Stoke 2 Sunderland 1 Wigan 1 West Ham 1 Man City 3 Swansea 0 Everton 2 Liverpool 2 Newcastle 2 West Brom 1 Southampton 1 Tottenham 3 Chelsea 2 Man Utd 1

Toothless performance by the Arsenal last night, woeful is the only word to describe it. And as for Man City, best to say nothing.

Both the Chavski and Celtic scores flatter them, bothe were comprehensively outplayed.

Well at least Rio, Lescott and Roberts not wearing the shirt has got us (not just the EDF I hasten to add) talking about it, which has to be a good thing, don't you think?

Sorry. Wearing a badge or a T shirt is not enough. Until the powers that be actually treat the matter seriously, I'm with Rio and Jason Roberts.

Well played Norwich, worked harder and wanted it more.is Fergie serious by the way? Is he really going to punish Rio for not wearing a meaningless T shirt. Well done Rio for standing up for what you believe in and not acting like a robot. Need more players with the balls to stand up and be counted.

Very worrying scenes at Leeds game last night. Not only the fact that a fan attacks Chris Kirkland, but the fact that he was applauded by other Leeds fans when he climbed back into the stand. He has just flushed what was left of Leeds reputation down the shit hole. Well done lad. Tool.

Tottenham 1 v Chelsea 2 Fulham 2 v Aston Villa 1 Liverpool 2 v Reading 0 Man Utd 3 v Stoke 1 Swansea 1 v Wigan 1 West Brom 0 v Man City 2 West Ham 1 v Southampton 1 Norwich 1 v Arsenal 3

Poland v England poor spectacle thus far

*Bob* Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I know, I know. But I'm going out with Claire out > of 4b. Sorry. That's not whatClaire says, she says you're a geek and wouldn't be seen dead with you.

*Bob* Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Maybe they fancy each other. > > Salsaboy, can you tell Rosie that Hugenot fancies > her? He'll meet her behind the bins at hometime. Ah that's where you're wrong, we both fancy you, you big hunk of a man you.

Huguenot Wrote: ------------- > I can understand that Jah in his polarised tabloid > world view thinks that there is only one approach > to any problem and only one perspective. He's been > coached in it for years, and relativistic > approaches like mine drive him nuts. You really are up yourself aren't you? Jah is not the only EDFer that dislikes you and your views and its no wonder with what you've written above. You write in such a self righteous and condescending manner its hard to find any redeeming features for you. I agree with Jahs' view of you. You insult others and dress it up as an educated, erudite opinion, and cry wolf when you get a verbal kicking. Why would anyone want pick on poor old, innocent, inoffensive, intellectual you? Bless.

I love the 70's cos that's when I was a teenager, 70's soul/funk/reggae music was at its best, life was simpler as I lived at home with no ties, loads of foreign holidays with tens of mates, and had a fcuking great time. What more can a lad ask for?

Serbia need to be shown the door by Fifa and UEFA. They have a disgraceful track record as far as racism is concerned and last nights performance by Serbian fans, players and officials was sub human. Grow a pair Fifa and Uefa and boot them out of competions for at least a year. Well done norn iron for making multi millionaire and sour puss Ronaldo "unhappy", tool. At least they had a go unlike the Jocks who were played off the park. Shcoking.

Just watched 15 minutes of Belgium v Scotland, and Scotland are having a new one made for them. Not really surprised.

Farcical scenes in Poland tonight, can the game really be played on THAT pitch? Whats going to happen to those poor sods whom are booked on planes home tonight? Anyway I'll be watching Spain v France.

thecaptain Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Its the 3rd time some punk has tagged my wall on > the side of my house, I'm fuming!...I'm going > batter him. If you catch him or her doing it, following them home and use the front step of the offenders home as a toilet. That should even things up.

red devil Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I don't recall the MCGB advising Muslim players > not to play for teams sponsored by companies > associated with gambling and alcohol, both frowned > upon in the Muslim world... Nor do I, perhaps they have a specific issue with Wonga?

I'd be amazed if the players actually refused to take to the field with shirts bearing the the Wonga logo. Interesting stuff taken from the Independent below. Newcastle United's ?24m shirt sponsorship deal with Wonga was engulfed in fresh controversy last night when the club's Muslim players were warned that wearing the new shirts would infringe Sharia law. The intervention from the Muslim Council of Britain will heap further pressure on the club as it seeks to deflect widespread criticism after unveiling a four-year deal with the short-term loan company. Of the Newcastle team who took the field against Manchester United on Sunday, four are practising Muslims ? Demba Ba, Papiss Ciss?, Cheick Tiot? and Hatem Ben Arfa. Wonga, whose deal to succeed Virgin Money begins next season, drew criticism from MPs for the level of interest charged on its 30-day loans. If a Newcastle supporter took out a loan to purchase a ?49.99 club shirt, he would have to repay ?71.92 after one month ? a rate that would be equivalent to 4,212 per cent over a year. The club did its best to offset criticism of the new deal by announcing that the Sports Direct Arena would revert to its original name of St James' Park. Wonga also promised to invest heavily in Newcastle's academy and the club's foundation scheme, which helps 15- and 16-year-olds find work. However, the deal drew a stinging attack from Nick Forbes, the leader of Newcastle City Council, who said: "I'm appalled and sickened that they would sign a deal with a legal loan shark. It's a sad indictment of the profit-at-any-price culture at Newcastle United. We are fighting hard to tackle legal and illegal loan sharking and having a company like this right across the city on every football shirt that's sold undermines all our work." Whilst it is accepted that Wonga have not behaved improperly it came in for further criticism from the Muslim Council of Britain. Under Sharia law, a Muslim is not allowed to benefit from lending money or receiving money from someone. This means that earning interest is not allowed. To comply, interest is not paid on Islamic savings or current accounts or applied to Islamic mortgages.

Alan Medic Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > First-team squad > No. Position Player > 2 DF Winston Reid > 3 DF George McCartney > 4 MF Kevin Nolan (captain) > 5 DF James Tomkins > 7 MF Matt Jarvis > 8 FW Andy Carroll (on loan from Liverpool) > 9 FW Carlton Cole > 10 MF Jack Collison > 11 FW Modibo Ma?ga > 12 FW Ricardo Vaz T? > 13 GK Stephen Henderson > 14 MF Matthew Taylor > 15 MF Yossi Benayoun (on loan from Chelsea) > 16 MF Mark Noble (vice-captain) > 17 DF Joey O'Brien > 19 DF James Collins > 20 DF Guy Demel > 21 MF Mohamed Diam? > 22 GK Jussi J??skel?inen > 23 MF Alou Diarra > 27 DF Jordan Spence > 30 GK Raphael Spiegel > 32 MF Gary O'Neil > 33 DF Daniel Potts > 39 FW Dylan Tombides > 40 MF Matthias Fanimo > 41 DF Callum Driver > 42 MF George Moncur > 45 FW Paul McCallum > 46 FW Robert Hall > > There's a fair few foreigners in his current > squad. Plus the goalkeeper not listed above. He may have foreign players in his side but not by choice probably. He has not been shy is voicing his opinion about the problems foreign players have brought to English football. During his spell at Bolton his tactics and style were anathema to myself and many others. In short, he's a tool.

Alan Medic Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > What's BFS ever done to you Parky? Don't > understand the hatred of him. The Arsenal and Allardyce have history. He detests Johnny Foreigner and blames the for all the shorcomings of the English game. That and his footballing philosophy are about as welcome as turd in a swimming pool to us Gooners.

3 points away from home is always sweet but against any team managed by the odious Allardyce is always sweeter. Santi Claus delivered yet again. He's the best buy of the summer.

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