Football Focus

[Sandperson]

There's nothing like a six goal thriller watched through the haze of Guinness at the Hamlet.

[mockney piers]

Very true sandperson, very true (and cheap as chips too!!!)

[Keef]

To be fair to Anna, I think she was playing with Sandperson there.

I used to go all the time when I lived in Liverpool, but I haven't been to Anfield for years, was going to go up to The Fulham match, but couldn't in the end (and am quite pleased I missed it really). I do want to go to a game soon, mainly because Anfield won't be there much longer, but to be honest, I prefer watching matches in the pub, simply because I have rubbish eyesight, and can follow it better.

I went to see Charlton a month or 2 ago, and it was the first match I'd seen in a couple of years. Sat there just thinking why have I wasted ?20 for this, I can't see who is who from here, and I'm cold, and the beer is in plastic glasses.

As I say, I will try and get to a game soon, probably with our very own Annasfild, but even if I could see perfectly, I think I'd chose to spend my money on other things (not that I'd have the money to go all the time anyway).

Each to their own though I say!

[Sandperson]

Keef, you have heard of such things as glasses, right?:)

[Keef]

Yep, I even have a pair, but glasses can't fix the problem with my sight.

[mockney piers]

Here you go Sandperson

http://www.krcsc.co.uk/?p=29

[Sandperson]

Ok, so I've learnt three things from that article.

1. Madeline McCann had sight problems

2. Keef has sight problems

3. There is no such thing as too many puns

Fair play to you Keef, My bowling was attrocious with full eyesight.

[mockney piers]

The Kings Road Cricket Club is mostly made up journos, some from the South london Press. They enjoy flexing their tabloid muscles from time to time (they sure as hell can't count).

Nice bunch though.

[Annasfield]

Thanks Keef, I wasn't trying to be all high and mighty (so cheers for that too MP :-S).

It was by no means aimed as a nasty dig or pop at anyone and as I'm sure you'll be aware there is always plenty of banter between United and Liverpool fans. The first question that is usually asked is "have you even ever been to Anfield/OT?" delete as apt'.

What's the stat'? __% of Man United supporters have never even been to Manchester......

[Sandperson]

I'm sure it was all meant in the best possible taste. I find that pretty much where ever I go in the world I see just as many Liverpool and Chelsea fans as United. It's like the old cliche about United changing their kits more often than other teams it's a nice myth that rival fans liked to use as a wind-up.

[mockney piers]

Of course there was that Southampton game ;-)

[matthew123]

Yes it's on days like that with Ferguson blaming the colour of the shirts for their SIX goal pounding rather than defensive problems (they'd conceded FIVE at Newcastle the previous week) that it calls into question anything he says as being creditable.

[Keef]

So, wild stab in the dark here, are you not a fan of Man U then matthew?

[Sandperson]

matthew123 Wrote:

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> Yes it's on days like that with Ferguson blaming

> the colour of the shirts for their SIX goal

> pounding rather than defensive problems (they'd

> conceded FIVE at Newcastle the previous week) that

> it calls into question anything he says as being

> creditable.

I still don't know which paragons of virtue you follow...Obviously Fergie makes no sense. I mean nine Scottish trophies, 15 English trophies (not including the 8 Community Shields and 7 European Cups of varying types means he is an idiot. All I can say is give me Fergies and loveable ways over your manager any day. So come on, give us all a laugh, who do you follow?

Oh, and by-the-way, we still won the league for the 10th time in the 95-96 season, grey kit or not.

[ratty]

matthew123 Wrote:

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> Yes it's on days like that with Ferguson blaming

> the colour of the shirts for their SIX goal

> pounding rather than defensive problems (they'd

> conceded FIVE at Newcastle the previous week) that

> it calls into question anything he says as being

> creditable.

UGH!

[Keef]

Ince sacked. No big surprise, but a shame. How will we ever get new talented managers in the top flight if they are just sacked, and we go back to the same old tired names like Big Sam, and Graeme Souness!?!? What has the latter ever done in management that is impressive?

At least Big Sam kept Bolton up for a long time, and made them in to a tough (if boring) team.

I'm not the biggest fan of Ince, but he should have been given time, and a bit of money.

[Jah Lush]

He wasn't given enough time and certainly no money to get his own players in but no wins in eleven games tells it's own story. He'll be back and good luck to him.

[matthew123]

Shame for Ince but at least he has a track record behind him at Macclesfield and MK Dons, so should be back in management sooner rather than later. Unlike Roy Keane of course who had no track record and so decided to bail out from Sunderland before his reputation was dented beyond repair.

I just hope Ince does not sink to the same level as likes of Big Sam and pimps himself around ITV, Setanta and Sky until some dopey Chairman thinks he talks a good game.

[Keef]

matthew123, please tell us who you support!

[Rhinestone Cowboy]

Don't think he supports West Ham if he is sticking up for Ince.

[Keef]

Hmmm fair point. Then again, it's a funny old game as they say... Should Zola get the sack.......... ;-)

[matthew123]

I don't know why who I support has any relevance, as in regard Manchester United all I have said is what I'd expect from any fair minded United fan. Now I know Sandperson can't be openly negative on this forum against his once proud club but I am sure down at Fans HQ in Surrey he will agree with my every word ;-)

[Keef]

I don't know why who I support has any relevance

Because it's a football thread, and we all share a bit of banter about our respective clubs. Coming on and just having a dig at Man U, but refusing to admit your own allegiances seems a bit rubbish.

[lard]

To be fair if you go week in week out, home and away and live hundreds of miles from your home ground, and spend thousands doing it, it does give you the right to banter at those that don't go, irrespective of circumstances.

Regarding todays news, couldn't happen to a nicer bloke in Ince, by most accounts. ;-)

[Keef]

Well that gives Anna ultimate super fan powers then! She's not a true fan though, she told me she's going on holiday and will miss a match. And you call yourself a red!