Football Focus

[ratty]

I'm afraid that with Bagpuss at the helm relegation is almost a certainty. Down with the Pompey, You're Coming Down with the Pompey! :D

[Jah Lush]

Bloody pessimist. What odds are you gonna get for that?

[ratty]

Dunno - might be worth a flutterette though!

[Keef]

Glad I didn't bother going to the pub last night!

[Sandperson]

Sounded like a typical derby to me. There was only ever going to be one result. Still a long way to go Keef.

[matthew123]

I don't know why Liverpool didn't push on for a 2nd goal at 1-0 - they had all the momentum, Everton were running around chasing shadows then with 20 minutes to go the Reds decided to button down the hatches and throw away the initiative.

Late goals always are lucky goals but bringing on Lucus rather than Mascherano seemed to be more about building Lucus's confidence and sticking 2 fingers up at his critics than actually trying to close the game down. It all left Rafa with egg on his face at 1-1 with Robbie Keane and Torres already substituted - and before anyone says don't blame the manager, well the manager always take the credit after a good win so it works both ways.

I've always said if you are happy to settle for 1-0 then you can't blame anyone when you get hit with a sucker punch.

I wouldn't say Liverpool are running on an empty tank but they are certainly not in the right gear.

[Keef]

Pretty fair summary Matthew. We are still well in it, but we are stalling, and need to pick up quick and hope Man U drop some points somewhere... I would genuinely be proud of second if we make it a fight to the finish (obviously I'd prefer first), I just hope we don't fade like a Primark T-Shirt!

On a more ammusing note, Man City's executive chairman suggesting that Milan "bottled it" over the Kaka transfer... Not of course that the player looked at it and thought, "actually I earn quite a bit where I am, and I'd like to win some medals".

And a day later, has Robinho done a runner? Lets hope so >:D<

[Keef]

Deleted because forum seems to be going a bit mad, and posted it twice whilst saying it wasn't posted :-S

[Sandperson]

It's time to laugh at City again!

How can you be the richest club in the world and not only fail to lure a player for half a million pounds a week but also lose your club and country record signing in the space of 24 hours?

Oh, hang on, it's because it's City. :))

However, I am sure Craig Bellamy is going to set Eastlands on fire....

[Keef]

They could bring back Barton, he and Bellamy could have a right old tear up!

Bellamy not a bad player, but For the ?15m odd that's been quoted, I think the Hammers have done good business. Just hope Zola gets to spend some of it on a replacement!

[Sandperson]

Well, we made a meal of it but got there in the end. It was one of those games where you know United will lose their concentration for part of it and let the opposition back into it. Like the league game against Hull earlier in the season.

[matthew123]

Some cracking FA Cup matches this weekend, it looks a real good 4th round draw. The game that stands out for me is Cardiff City v Arsenal - I think that could be a Cup classic. I think Wenger will be making a big mistake if he puts out a youthful team. As for any shocks, well I think that might be down at Fratton Park where I think Swansea can beat the Cup holders Portsmouth in their own backyard.

[Jah Lush]

A wet night at Turf Moor tonight and I know we're 4-1 up from the first leg and should make it to the final against Man Utd but I still think it'll be tight.

Come On You Spurs!

[matthew123]

Two nil - a shock on the cards? I hope not as it'll spoil the final.

[Ladygooner]

ahem! 4-4 do they extra time or just straight to pens?

[Ted Max]

Extra time and then away goals count. So if it stays as it is then Burnley win.

[Ladygooner]

No pens then?

[Kells]

Not even that to save us. Sky sports news are loving it....

[Ted Max]

No pens then?

Presumably there can only be penalties if this game finishes 4-1 as well.

[ratty]

Judas Out! PMSL!

[Sandperson]

At last, 'Arry might be found out.

[Ted Max]

Or not.

[Kells]

'Arry breathes again, as he hands Pavlychenko a fat brown envelope. But, I don't really care!

[Annasfield]

WTF is going on at the Lane? ::o

[matthew123]

Hooray for tip top Tottenham Hotspur the greatest team of the year, Bravo to honest 'Arry for his tactical masterclass