mockney piers Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 It would be wrong of me to gloat what, with the self-confessed Stoke hating one's enforced absence, but* as an ex resident of said town with a soft spot for the team, andone who spent ?150 quid treating an arsenal friend of mine to join me in Watching his team dump us out the cup in the last round... HA Ha Ha, in YER FACE ;-)*everything before the but in a sentence is bullshit. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/18997-football-focus/page/70/#findComment-482580 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpc Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 Interesting article by Ron Liddle. The early days of the new regime at West Ham are very similar to when they took over at Birmingham, albeit with a different starting point. There were talks of the disastrous and parlous state of the club naming rights, new stadium, bringing in star players (Papin at ?20k per week - Maradona was mentioned once) and a nice guy manager (Terry Cooper). Next few months are going to be very interesting but I fear for Zola. One thing Sully sneaked into interviews is that he will decide on players coming in (i.e. his agent mates will decide). Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/18997-football-focus/page/70/#findComment-482581 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mockney piers Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 I fear for our club too. I couldn't believe their ridiculous pronouncements and sure as hell the fans won't be fooled. Anyway, back to the match; bugger!!! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/18997-football-focus/page/70/#findComment-482582 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanMacGabhann Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 Piers.. what was it Rod Liddle said in that article?oh yeah Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/18997-football-focus/page/70/#findComment-482583 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladygooner Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 We are obviously saving ourselves for Europe and the premiership title! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/18997-football-focus/page/70/#findComment-482584 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandperson Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 Chelsea must be favourites for the cup now, no? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/18997-football-focus/page/70/#findComment-482585 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpc Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 You would think. Plus Villa, Spurs and Man City (providing...). Depends what draw(s) throws up but could be the year for an outsider to at least make the final. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/18997-football-focus/page/70/#findComment-482586 Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthew123 Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 I think they were favourites even before other big guns were dumped out.. they are very strong and seemed to have avoided the injuries that cost them trophies in previous seasons.Be interesting to see where Rooney ends up next season - he has been a good servant to United and I don't think anyone would begrudge him a move to Real Madrid. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/18997-football-focus/page/70/#findComment-482587 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mockney piers Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 no schadenfreude, I'm actually happy for Stoke. I have no particular gripe againt Arsenal truth be told. I've been to Highbury a good dozen times with arsenal mates. I do like Stoke though, they've usualy had a torrid time in the top flight, and they're demonstrating good old fashioned values like hard work and gumption and physicality, and atila knocks them at very opportunity. An arsenal fan. I'll allow the irony to speak for itself. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/18997-football-focus/page/70/#findComment-482588 Share on other sites More sharing options...
???? Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 BetfairBirmingham/Stoke look the best value to meChelsea 2.94Man City 5.3Tottenham 8Aston Villa 7.4Fulham 20Birmingham 17Wigan 38Stoke 26Portsmouth 48Bolton 27Wolves 80Leeds 65West Brom 65Reading 120Cardiff 140Derby 150 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/18997-football-focus/page/70/#findComment-482589 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narnia Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 I doubt he will end up at Madrid or leave OT. He has become the main man now that Ronnie has left. Also it takes a particular type of Englishman to be able to cope with the change of lifestyle/language etc. I doubt he is that type. He's not very good at speaking English is he? How is he going to speak Spanish? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/18997-football-focus/page/70/#findComment-482590 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruffers Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 Get a few quid on Fulham to do well I reckon. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/18997-football-focus/page/70/#findComment-482591 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanMacGabhann Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 I know, I was just teasingI thought Stoke were great today - they did fight well as expected but they were clever as well and played some decent ballsArsenal were far form Carling-Cup-Weak as well, just didn't have it... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/18997-football-focus/page/70/#findComment-482592 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpc Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 ???? Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Betfair> > Birmingham/Stoke look the best value to me> We have an unblemished record in the FA Cup and will uphold the tradition of the competition. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/18997-football-focus/page/70/#findComment-482593 Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthew123 Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 mockney piers Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------..and they're demonstrating good old fashioned valuesWhat I saw was Rory Delap launching the ball into the box like a missile from a throw after he'd been allowed to time to dry the ball with a towel. That seemed at the heart of their tactics. However it was enjoyable seeing the mighty Arsenal tumble out of the Cup but I couldn't watch that every week... and neither could their own fans based on the empty seats on display.Spot on there Declan - he wasn't exactly a good English tutor for Tevez was he! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/18997-football-focus/page/70/#findComment-482594 Share on other sites More sharing options...
???? Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 Saints v Pompey! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/18997-football-focus/page/70/#findComment-482595 Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_carnell Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 Away against Premiership opposition AGAIN.........should we overcome the return leg against Spurs.Marching On Together! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/18997-football-focus/page/70/#findComment-482596 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpc Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 ???? Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Saints v Pompey!Given current circumstances, most interesting tie. Somebody mention schadenfreude earlier?Blues away to Derby - vaguely confident of quarter-final place. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/18997-football-focus/page/70/#findComment-482597 Share on other sites More sharing options...
???? Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 I have not so fond memories of a Quarter Final at StAndrews ;-) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/18997-football-focus/page/70/#findComment-482598 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluerevolution Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 City/Villa v Chelsea Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/18997-football-focus/page/70/#findComment-482599 Share on other sites More sharing options...
???? Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 Nope, I fancy Spuds......I don't fancy them, I can't stand them but you know what I mean. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/18997-football-focus/page/70/#findComment-482600 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Mac Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 Glad Arsenal lost - don't want them distracted from their main priority - winning the premiership and making me some money. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/18997-football-focus/page/70/#findComment-482601 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpc Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 ???? Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> I have not so fond memories of a Quarter Final at> StAndrews ;-)5th round in 1984 involving a number of pitch invasions I suspect. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/18997-football-focus/page/70/#findComment-482602 Share on other sites More sharing options...
???? Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 Sorry was the 5th. Not a good day on or off the pitch. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/18997-football-focus/page/70/#findComment-482603 Share on other sites More sharing options...
???? Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 Mick Mac Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Glad Arsenal lost - don't want them distracted> from their main priority - winning the premiership> and making me some money.Wot Mic said Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/18997-football-focus/page/70/#findComment-482604 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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