Annasfield

Do you remember a few weeks ago, we were dscussing whether or not Ronaldo was/is a team player? This interiew says it all: "Guillem Balague: What feeling have you got after the defeat to Germany? Cristiano Ronaldo: What feeling? Guillem: The one after being knocked out Ronaldo: We didn?t expect this. We wanted to continue in the tournament, but we didn?t do enough. We weren?t strong enough Guillem: The little details were won by Germany. You didn?t seem concentrated enough Ronaldo: I didn?t do anything wrong. I did what I had to do but the team made mistakes and that is why we lost" What an outstanding sportsman. (td)

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Oh dear, oh dear. There's a thread somewhere on this page called football focus. Read it. All of it. Then repeat this MANtra "I'm a man and don't need fake tan". What is the world coming to......

Viva Espana :)-D (although in terms of cash, I'm slightly torn - if Italy make the final I'll get a minimum of 20 squid)

I'm quite enjoying the Euros without England. :-S

By the skin of their teeth.

Of course it's exciting!! The season ended ages ago and it seems like the next is a life time away. Was really hoping for a home game as I doubt i'll get a ticket for Sunderland. Boo! Where's Jah lush these days anyway? My mate at work (spurs ST holder) friend's friend is convinced that they've already secured Villa. Not sure he's seen this: http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y285/giz_19/torresvilla.jpg?t=1213481753 ;-) :))

MrBen Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Ahem...yes anyway you are right the ground was > pants. Were you wearing any? ;-)

Yep 10 am. :) Would be nice to have our first game at home. Hasn't happened for a while.

I also don't think that Ronaldo sees this as an opportunity to better himself. I imagine he is motivated by money and his vanity. It's all about him and he doesn't care who's toes he stamps on in getting what he wants. I just hope he goes to Real Madrid and fails. Like a lot of other Premiership players who can't seem to play well in La Liga. Would rather United don't get ?70 mill to spend though.

It's not the fact that they move on, it's the way they conduct themselves when doing so. Ronaldo is behaving like a tosser.

annaj Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Ahem. > As much as I hate to correct MrJ in public, I > should say that the lovely Lady MacGabhann took no > part in this offence. My accomplice in molesting > the foliage was in fact Annasfield. ;-) Grass! ;-)

i've found that when people speak too soon on this forum it tends to bite them on the arse. Myself included. Would actually like italy to do well but don't see it happening.

Not sure if anyone else saw Wright's comments about Ronaldo's behaviour. I do think he has a point.

ratty Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Just thought I would pop in to remind you all of > this...... > > http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/44666000/jpg > /_44666035_cup_av512.jpg Nice one Ratty :)-D How do you reckon you'll get on in Europe next season? Will you go to any away games?

Yes Keef, I am biased but I am basing it on MY experience. Where do you think Celtic get YNWA from? Sadly the crowd at Anfield can be a bit flat at times, but it's probably because alot of the people who manage to get their hands on tickets are "soccer tourists" who have no comprehension about the history of the songs let alone know the words. Don't get me wrong, I have no doubt that they support the club and they're very welcome. I meant proper Scousers for whom football is in their blood - not people who have jumped on the bandwagon because of historic success. Thats what I mean about passion. It's not just about match day and I don't think you got my point.

I see that Chelsea have confirmed their new manager.

The used to play the top 10 before kick off on a Saturday afternoon. If you look on youtube and search "Kop - Panorama", you'll find a clip of them singing Beatles songs. When YNWA alone was number one, the whole crowd joined in and because it was number one, it was the last song to be played before the players came out of the tunnel. It just stuck and has been sung ever since. Quite difficult to explain, but I have lived in various places all over the country and been to several grounds and sat with the home fans. I have never experienced passion like I have seen/felt at Anfield when surrounded by fellow supporters. I know that we harp on about our history and pedigree, but it's not just about winning trophies, it's more like a religion up there and things like YNWA make it so special. Admittedly I am extremely biased, but it is simply quite spine tingling to hear it in full voice at Anfield and never fails to move me when it's sung. One of it's biggest nights was at half time that night in Istanbul. Apparently the players could hear the travelling Kopites singing from inside the changing rooms and Rafa told them to listen to the passion from the fans and to go out and play for them. We all know what happened next. :)-D It's worth listening to the documentary on the listen again feature as it traces the history of the song in it's entirety. Quite moving too, particularly when they play the rendition that was sang at the Hillsborough service.

Ladygooner Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Keef/Annasfield - can I recommend you listen again > to Radio 2 programme "You'll Never Walk Alone" - > on last night at 11.30pm. Did you know the song > originally came from the musical "Carousel"? Thanks Ladygooner - I listened to it last night. Was quite interesting. Yep, originated from Carousel and has gone from there really. Nothing like standing on the Kop with the whole of Anfield singing YNWA. Took my Dad to Anfield for the first time last season and he had tears in his eyes.

What about Alonso and Arbeloa?

Keef Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Yeah, and this helps my fantasy score how??? ;-) Because you're adoration for El Nino should overshadow such minor things. You would have got an assist from him last night and there are also at least another two games to play. Plenty of time for his 4th hat-trick of the season. ;-)

I'd like Italy to get to the finals (because they're my sweepstake team). However ideally it will be LiverSpain or if I'm true to my roots Greece. Mind you, after last night's negative performance I'm not sure I could sit through another 90 mins.

Keef Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Damn you Torres, I was trying to pick between > Torres & Villa for my top scorer at work, and my > Liverpool loyalty made me go Torres, only for > Villa to net a hatrick!!! :X Oi!!! (6) you leave Fernando alone. Villa's first was made by Torres and I half expected him to have a shot and not pass the ball. (in a similar style to his goals at WHL and when Chelsea came to Anfield) In the interview after the game Villa dedicated his 3rd to Torres for his assistance with the first 2. ;-)

Ha ha - Cheers Ladygooner. It's not so bad now there's footy on the box again. Have watched nearly every game so far. :-S

Fantastic game - Nice to see Dirk running his socks off and providing two assists. (tu)