matthew123

Is this the beginning of the end for such online dating problems, as it seems the Japanese have a solution!? ;-) http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/7946780.stm

>> zephyr >> Real story?? >> I would be surprised if no other passengers had a mobile phone in this day and age.... unless it was a long time ago when bricks were fashonable. Well, it was told to me as a real story a few years back - think it took place on an Inter City train (perhaps during the daytime when numbers are down).

Found this on newsnow - http://www.chelsea.vitalfootball.co.uk/article.asp?a=513683 Brilliant read if you were cheering Liverpool Saturday.

red devil Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > :))...yes I noticed how 'pool 'neutralised' Utd's > midfield leading to 3 of your goals, totally > by-pass the midfield by hoofing the ball 60 yards > a la Wimbledon... you're pomposity holds no bounds > Matthew, I predict you talk through your arse... I think I might have touched a few raw nerves there...

AllforNun Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > 11/2 villa to do liverpool. > > Form says this year, win a big one lose the next, > check it out and place your bets ! Form says beat Real Madrid then... put United back in their box. Villa have buckled under the pressure, as I predicted last month, on Sunday they also need a result so could be a very entertaining match at Anfield. As for 'wake up call' to United ... I think more like wake up call to the opposition who they will play. Liverpool didn't reach the same levels as against Real Madrid but they were still strong enough to neutralise United's midfield and thus cut off the supply line upfront. I wonder if Wenger feels like a dumb arse for saying United were untouchable!?

I don't think it was an act of cowardly intimidation like Roy Keane and Jaap Stam all those years ago, I saw it as Liverpool and United players (to be fair) standing their ground and giving the Ref space but giving their opinion.

Keef I actually like to see Liverpool players surrounding the Ref, I think it shows passion however misplaced. This ain't cricket or Rugby, it's football, it's an emotional sport and long may it continue! ;-)

>> Keef >> Don't want to see that from the likes of Carra and Sami. Surely Vidic's act of professionalism in hauling Gerrard to the ground was worse than Sami and Carra balancing out United's own attempt to influence Ref that Rio had situation covered as last man? (To thus avoid red card) I thought Alan Wiley had a great game as Ref - I dread to think how it'd have turned out if United had their own man, Steve Bennett, Refereeing the game.

>> ???? >> A question for the Liverpool fans. Why hasn't Benitez let them play like this all season? I think he's found his courage too late for this particular pot but Europe...who know? Rafa is too cautious, and I don't think that is going to change. Having said that they've beaten Chelsea, United and Real Madrid all home an away this season, so that proves they have the players to do the job. I can imagine Ferguson is having a fit as now everyone in Europe knows Liverpool are the best even if they do win the title this season for the 18th time. I could have been at Old Trafford today, but gave my ticket to a friend. Do I regret it!? Hell no! When I go to Old Trafford it's always bad luck, so feel relieved I've done my bit for the 'cause' :)) Have to say though, I am slightly disappointed it wasn't 6-1, I think Gerrard should have scored a second, and El Zhar should have made an easy pass for Babel to score in the last seconds. Anyway, 4-1 is not bad.

>> However, I think a second place finish within touching distance of first would actually be a significant improvement for the pool (once people forget disappointment and look at previous tables). I disagree - any disappointment will not be forgotten. I've still not forgiven David James, 'Jessie James' cowboy mistakes, against United, from 12 years ago, that cost us title.

I thought AS's response was well written and cut to the point - the grammer and punctuation was in keeping with the usual punch of postings. An ability to step down and mix it with the locals should surely be applauded ;-)

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Damn, I've sprained the bottom of my back, and the last time that happened, also happened to be on the eve of a Manchester United v Liverpool match. Almost 6 years ago in 2003. So, I'm going to predict the same scorline as that joyful afternoon. TWO nil to Liverpool. Then hopefully, I can make it down to the EDT afterwards to watch Wales thump Italy in Six Nations!

Okay I missed those quotes, probably because of information overload on him blaming Liverpool. Warnock may have 'slammed' Ferguson at the time, but a year later he was still slating Rafa and accusing him of being bribed by the Fulham owner, 'Maybe Rafa gets a yearly hamper from Harrods for his team selections' - and 'Integrity, doing what is right for the game, comes way down Rafa's list of priorities' http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2008/apr/20/newsstory.sport5

Well, Sheffield United only had themselves to blame, for getting relegated. They were not good enough. There are rules broken all the time. For me, the Tevez case was just a technicality, the spirit of the law was upheld. It's not like Tevez was the 12th man on the pitch, or should have been serving a suspension when he scored his goals. Neil Warnock at one stage blamed Rafa Benitez for United getting relegated, due to Liverpool playing a weakened team at Fulham before a huge Champions League match. Whereas Warnock, did not blame his good friend Ferguson for putting out a weakened team on final day of season at home to West Ham. Should West Ham pay up - no!

But would your West Ham "Academy" team beat your West Ham "Liverpool" team !? ;-) David James Rob Jones David Burrows Neil Ruddock Julian Dicks * Yossi Don Hutchison * Mascherano Mike Marsh Titi Camera Craig Bellamy

No, what I was getting at, was that those players added to the current West Ham team would struggle to just get CL qualification... ok they'd probably pip Arsenal... but not in a million years would they be the best. I think MP was probably alluding to also keeping hold of James, Tevez, Bellamy, Mascherano - in his bold statement!

Yes they were the players I was thinking of as well... ;-)

mockney piers Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Potts was the last true hammer, and we can't seem > to hold onto our academy products sadly, else we'd > be far and away the best team in the premiership. So who exactly would be in this West Ham "best team in the premiership" XI !?

The more we know about Gallas the more Wenger's judgement has to be called into question over making him Captain in first place. It's that simple judgement call by Wenger that magnifies his other judgements on how to rebuild Arsenal.

Have to say the Roma goalkeeper was pretty hopeless in the penalty shoot out. I think likes of Pepe Reina would have saved majority of those Arsenal penalties. So 4 English clubs in the QF. I hope Liverpool get United in the QF draw.

Does it cost the British tax payer more in revenue lost because of Alleyn's charitable status - or does it cost the tax payer more to fund another public school of same number of pupils?

I actually predicted same thing last night at Anfield I reckon penalty shoot out in Rome... with Arsenal coming up trumps

Yup me to!

Well Inter have just got stronger as the half has progressed and (to use one of Fergie's words) should have been rewarded with an equalizer. I'm sure United will come out 2nd half and look to get a killer goal within first few minutes otherwise it could start to get rather anxious at Old Trafford. So that's my prediction, United to make it 2-0 within 5 minutes of re-start, otherwise Inter to win the tie..