Sandperson

I saw the Hughes wave this afternoon and thought it was hilarious. We complain that managers aren't given enough time and when Hughes doesn't deliver (yet, and they are only 3 points behind Arsenal with a game in hand over most teams) in his first full season with their new found wealth you think he should be sacked! Keef, your dislike of him wouldn't stem from his United associations would it? ;)

Not a one!

That's it Anna stick the knife right in!

I was just noting how in this day and age it's a bit silly to leave your car running in the street. It takes two seconds to stop the engine and turn the key in the lock/press a button to lock the doors. I ride a bike mostly, but I do drive on occision and have never felt the need to leave the car running while I pop out.

I'm looking forward to seeing what team Fergie puts out for the Manchester derby cup tie! I was sort of hoping for an all Manchester final but hey ho.

It's a bit of a silly thing to do isn't it? Also not very environmental.

Sorry Jah. :(

That's a coincidence because I don't give a toss about Portsmouth. ;) Matt, is it also a coincidence that you don't want an English dominated Champ League after your side gets knocked out?

matthew123 Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Texaco Cup - won twice by Newcastle in their 2nd > goal era Is that when they could score a second goal?

We use it regularly for evening film trips. Park on the ground floor which is well lit and it's free. Never seen anyone else in there, let alone smack addicts, and never had a problem.

???? Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Personal conclusions from the weekend > > Chelsea looking formidable with decent coverage > everywhere > Man U actually played well for maybe the first > time this season > Arsenal missing Van Persie too much > Liverpool may be pushing it for any european > qualification next year let alone Champions > League > > ...Spurs lucky We played well against Chelsea, just didn't get the result, but those are the two best performances this season. Arsenal out of it now? Liverpool must be. Blimey, all over by Christmas? Where have I heard that phrase before?

Sing out brother! Gaming sine the ZX Spectrum and still buying games!

Shame on him for having ambition! For someone who is quick to jump on an out of context quote Matt you've only gone and done it yourself. The quote in full makes him sound a little less manical: Fletcher told the new edition of ?United we Stand: ?I love challenging myself against all the best players and a lot of them play in the Premiership,? ?I watch how good they are, but when we play them I think to myself ?Right, I?m going to see how good you really are. [Cesc] Fabregas, [Frank] Lampard and [steven] Gerrard, I?m going to get against you and see how you like it'.? ?And when you?ve not got the ball I?m still going to get about you and see how you like it.? ?I?m going to ask you: ?Do you fancy it? Do you like getting kicked? Do you like the fact that I am going to be at you for the whole 90 minutes?? ??As soon as you get the ball I am going to be in your face. You are not going to like it one bit. And when we have the ball I am going to run you into the corner and you?re going to follow me. Are you ready for that? Because that?s what?s going to happen.?? Of all his opponents, Fletcher believes Lampard is currently the best of the lot. He added: ?Lampard is the one who stands out in the Premiership.? ?His movement is outstanding for such a big lad. He?s fit, runs all day, but if you turn your back and he gets blindside of you he?s gone.? ?You have to be so aware of him for the whole game, concentrating 100 percent.? ?You can?t watch the ball; you have to watch the player. Lose your concentration and switch off and he will punish you.?

Ha, ha. I've just had that sent to me Jah and was trying to decide whether to post it.. He played for Arsenal you say?

Atila Reincarnate Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Sandperson Wrote: > -------------------------------------------------- > ----- > > I love it when AG gets all sanctimonious. > > > I was wondering when you'd turn up. You should be > used to sanctimonious, you do it better than the > rest of us. I know. Thank you.

I love it when AG gets all sanctimonious.

Oh god no. Please make it stop.

'bout now Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Sorry SP, I always thought Richard Williams was an > idiot and that article just goes to strengthen my > opinion. > > What a load of cobblers, citing Fowler and Di > Canio in the same context. As he said national > pride and millions of Euros were at stake and if > Henry was a "Man" he'd admit that it was an error. > Henry played to the whistle, he did not score the > goal with his hand. I do not know of one player in > world football who would implore the ref to > overturn the decision. That article is just an > embittered attack on a player that Williams does > not like, it's tone is sneering and smug, hardly > objective. > > The blame for this, as I have said is higher up > the chain. Yes the game should be re-played, of > course it should. The French seem to want it, > Ireland certainly do but it won't because FIFA > will again disappear under the wads of cash that > dominates every decision they make. Fair enough. I enjoyed it as a good read.

Great Grauniad article...I don't think it's been posted already: Richard Williams

Aren't you a Leeds fan Alan? ;-)

Stolen from the beeb live feed: Fifa Fair Play Code: "Play fair. Winning is without value if victory has been achieved unfairly or dishonestly. Cheating is easy, but brings no pleasure. Playing fair requires courage and character. It is also more satisfying. Fair play always has its reward, even when the game is lost. Playing fair earns respect, while cheating only brings shame. Remember: it is only a game. And games are pointless unless played fairly."

Stolen from the Beeb live feed: Fifa Fair Play Code: "Play fair. Winning is without value if victory has been achieved unfairly or dishonestly. Cheating is easy, but brings no pleasure. Playing fair requires courage and character. It is also more satisfying. Fair play always has its reward, even when the game is lost. Playing fair earns respect, while cheating only brings shame. Remember: it is only a game. And games are pointless unless played fairly."

What's a bit of homophobia between friends Keef.

Oh, come on Sean. It's ANOTHER example of the degredation of the game. ANOTHER nail in the coffin of something we all love and enjoy. Not to highlight another Arsenal thing, it happens with all teams, but I go back to the recent Eduardo dive. There is just no need for it. As Arsenal were the better side in that game France SHOULD have been the better side in this. They shouldn't need to resort to these lengths. Henry is a wonderful player and he has managed to not only sour his own reputation but bring an element of shame to his national side and partially taint one of the best sporting events in the world. To much hyperbole?

Keef's example of Fowler telling the ref he didn't deserve a penalty. Wenger offering a replay of the FA cup game. Only a week or so ago Bobby Zamora telling the ref that Carragher got the ball. It does happen and it should be encouraged and applauded. I just can't see how a footballer like Henry can look at himself in the mirror this morning.