Mick Mac Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 Just using the old FA Cup exit cliche (usually reserved for stronger teams I guess) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5028-on-the-ball-new-football-focus/page/26/#findComment-174808 Share on other sites More sharing options...
???? Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 MP - I can still see Neil Orr slipping on that buggered up pitch when we were coasting at 1-0 against Chelsea to let them into score....now 3 points that night and it would have gone to the wire when I think we'd have beaten Everton on the last game of the season, as they'd have been out of it then...also we were just so knackered on the run in with the backlog Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5028-on-the-ball-new-football-focus/page/26/#findComment-174809 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mockney piers Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 Ha ha, yes indeed.I suppose we could just about get away with claiming an outside shot at a European spot.Mind you we could just as easily say that we're concentrating on avoiding the drop.It's been one of those seasons hasn't it!! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5028-on-the-ball-new-football-focus/page/26/#findComment-174811 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mockney piers Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 It still hurts doesn't it quids.I dunno these supporters with their interminable comparative European title shot statistics, they don't know just how much a little success really means.Spoilt they are, spoilt.I wept at the end of the FA Cup defeat I did the stupid thing of actually daring to hope. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5028-on-the-ball-new-football-focus/page/26/#findComment-174813 Share on other sites More sharing options...
???? Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 IMP sat numbed and then had scousers buying me drinks in a well meaning but slightly patronising manner all night in Cardiff...I still drank them! I presume you are older enough to remember 1980 but there are plenty of quite old fans who've never seen us win a thing....still that's the norm a lot of supporters.. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5028-on-the-ball-new-football-focus/page/26/#findComment-174819 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mockney piers Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Yep, just.I celebrated the youth cup win like it was the real one, it was also my first exposure to a certain Joe Cole, so great night all round (6-0 on the night, 9-0 on aggregate didn't hurt either).But you're right, we normal many simply roll our eyes to the so called big four less few than they should be, bleating on about what a terrible season they're having; plus I was very jealous of Ratty the other year!! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5028-on-the-ball-new-football-focus/page/26/#findComment-174838 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keef Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 It's all relative though isn't it. 5 years ago Chelsea were a team that might win a cup, there was no big 4. Then they got rich, won a title, and suddenly fans had new expectations. Plus they suddenly got a lot of new fans who claimed to have supported for years, but that's another matter :-) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5028-on-the-ball-new-football-focus/page/26/#findComment-174843 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atila Reincarnate Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Keef Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> It's all relative though isn't it. 5 years ago> Chelsea were a team that might win a cup, there> was no big 4. Then they got rich, won a title, and> suddenly fans had new expectations. Plus they> suddenly got a lot of new fans who claimed to have> supported for years, but that's another matter :-)Glory hunters I think they are called Keef and I hate those types with all of my being!!! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5028-on-the-ball-new-football-focus/page/26/#findComment-174884 Share on other sites More sharing options...
red devil Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Here you go Atila, an homage to Super Nick Bendtner Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5028-on-the-ball-new-football-focus/page/26/#findComment-174909 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atila Reincarnate Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Good stuff & very funny, a bit like the stuff the guys who put the Arsenal fanzines do with players from other clubs. It's what makes following football so great. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5028-on-the-ball-new-football-focus/page/26/#findComment-174920 Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthew123 Posted February 26, 2009 Author Share Posted February 26, 2009 Well no one else is going to say it (I wonder why ;-), so I will, well done to Liverpool for beating Real Madrid last night at the Bernabau. Liverpool limited Real to scraps, and bossed the game, and can now look forward to the 2nd leg a bit more than the other Premiership teams.The team most likely to struggle from the PL quartet is United. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5028-on-the-ball-new-football-focus/page/26/#findComment-175325 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon_H Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Aye, well done to Liverpool, very happy! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5028-on-the-ball-new-football-focus/page/26/#findComment-175354 Share on other sites More sharing options...
red devil Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Did something happen last night?... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5028-on-the-ball-new-football-focus/page/26/#findComment-175360 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annasfield Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Pft.... You'd have all been on here laughing if we'd lost. ;-)What an amazing night - the Bernabeu is a fantastic stadium.YOSSI, YOSSI YOSSI, YOSSI YOSSI..... :)-D Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5028-on-the-ball-new-football-focus/page/26/#findComment-175361 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon_H Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Lucky you Anna, the Kop on Sunday wasn't quite as good. Ah well. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5028-on-the-ball-new-football-focus/page/26/#findComment-175362 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annasfield Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Yeah it was shocking last week wasn't it? No one was up for it. Such a shame. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5028-on-the-ball-new-football-focus/page/26/#findComment-175364 Share on other sites More sharing options...
red devil Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 While you were sunning yourselves we all thought Rafa was quitting, a couple of bookies suspended bets on him leaving etc...I'm (secretly) hoping all 4 sides go through to the semis, that would be press overhype central, and of course I'd laugh when you got knocked out then...;-) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5028-on-the-ball-new-football-focus/page/26/#findComment-175366 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandperson Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 matthew123 Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> The team most likely to struggle from the PL> quartet is United.You think that? What a suprise. I'm sure you're right, we are shit after all, we couldn't boss a game like Liverpool. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5028-on-the-ball-new-football-focus/page/26/#findComment-175368 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Mac Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 United will do a league and champions league double. I don't believe they will struggle in the second leg, I think they gave Inter a lesson in the first half in Italy that they will not have properly recovered from, to be treated like that at home is humiliating, and they will get a full 90 mins of that in Manchester. I don't think Sir Alex will allow Jose to do a "Porto" on him again. MU are in my opinion the best team in europe this year, they just have to prove it by winning the trophy. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5028-on-the-ball-new-football-focus/page/26/#findComment-175409 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keef Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 I'm with Red devil, I want all 4 clubs in the semis. I'd love a Liverpool Vs United match up over 2 legs, I think it was an old wrestler or something who said "to be the best, you've got to beat the best". Very true in my book, and United are the best, simple as that. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5028-on-the-ball-new-football-focus/page/26/#findComment-175432 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandperson Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 Rick Parry is on his way and all is well at Liverpool. Rafa should sign his new deal and they'll win the league in 2010! ;-) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5028-on-the-ball-new-football-focus/page/26/#findComment-175453 Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthew123 Posted February 27, 2009 Author Share Posted February 27, 2009 Sandperson Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> matthew123 Wrote:> --------------------------------------------------> -----> > > The team most likely to struggle from the PL> > quartet is United.> > You think that? What a suprise. I'm sure you're> right, we are shit after all, we couldn't boss a> game like Liverpool.United are the top team in Europe - but it is arrogant to think you will steamroller anyone in your path; Inter Milan are a good team, very dangerous. They will pose a significant challenge in the 2nd leg, more so than any of the other teams playing PL sides so I will stand by my sober judgement. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5028-on-the-ball-new-football-focus/page/26/#findComment-175465 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandperson Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 I didn't say we'd steamroller anyone. In fact if you go back over the thread I said I thought we'd go out on an away goal. I also think that Real have a lot to play for and they are going to give you a game at Anfield. I would say that Chelsea and Arsenal - especially Arsenal - are in pole position. I think that Arsenal have the benefit of the weakest opposition (no offence to Arsenal) and I think that their progress might just kick start a bit of a resurrgence, in fact I wouldn't bet against them making the final...you heard it here first. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5028-on-the-ball-new-football-focus/page/26/#findComment-175487 Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthew123 Posted February 27, 2009 Author Share Posted February 27, 2009 LIVERPOOL are officially the top ranked club in EuropeUEFA's latest rankings (over last 5 years): 1 Liverpool FC (114.077)2 Chelsea FC (110.077)3 Barcelona (109.403)4 AC Milan (109.306)5 Arsenal (101.077) 6 Sevilla (100.403)7 Man Utd (99.077) 8 Bayern Munich (93.664) 9 Lyon (90.576)10 Inter Milan (87.306)http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/liverpool-fc/liverpool-fc-news/2009/02/27/liverpool-are-officially-the-top-ranked-club-in-europe-100252-23026354/ Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5028-on-the-ball-new-football-focus/page/26/#findComment-175509 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandperson Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 There's a phrase, it's on the tip of my tongue, "there are lies, damn lies and statistics". Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/5028-on-the-ball-new-football-focus/page/26/#findComment-175511 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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