On the Ball (new Football Focus)

[Mark]

It's free admission to watch Dulwich Hamlets vs Walton Casuals tomorrow evening (Tuesday). 7.45 kick off at Champion Hill Stadium (on the left of Sainsburys). http://www.dulwichhamletfc.co.uk/

[citizenED]

Sean, a beautiful spring day in ED, Arsenal winning, United losing, England putting France to the sword and then spurs beating the Villa. You know what it all adds up to: the probably is a God!

[red devil]

Got back last night from a weekend in Mcr and 'that game'. General consensus from Utd fans was that the scousers have probably done us a favour in the long run, we were starting to look complacement, especially against Inter.

It's funny being away and coming back to see all the comments, especially the anti-Utd ones. Ratty's right, it goes with the territory, and long may it continue. What amazes me though is so called fans who trash Utd first before praising their own team. I'm not going to waste my time responding to the Munich poster, other than to say big respect to the posters who trashed him..(tu) It is indeed a beautiful Spring day, top of the league by 4 points with a game in hand, and Fulham lined up next...

[AllforNun]

11/2 villa to do liverpool.

Form says this year, win a big one lose the next, check it out and place your bets !

[Tony.London Suburbs]

SeanMacGabhann Wrote:

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> Yesterday , hot and sunny, a ramble in rural Kent,

Gods Own Country.

Whereabouts Sean?

[SeanMacGabhann]

see the "walks in south east" thread for details - let's leave this one footie related T ;-)

[matthew123]

AllforNun Wrote:

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> 11/2 villa to do liverpool.

>

> Form says this year, win a big one lose the next,

> check it out and place your bets !

Form says beat Real Madrid then... put United back in their box. Villa have buckled under the pressure, as I predicted last month, on Sunday they also need a result so could be a very entertaining match at Anfield.

As for 'wake up call' to United ... I think more like wake up call to the opposition who they will play. Liverpool didn't reach the same levels as against Real Madrid but they were still strong enough to neutralise United's midfield and thus cut off the supply line upfront.

I wonder if Wenger feels like a dumb arse for saying United were untouchable!?

[red devil]

:))...yes I noticed how 'pool 'neutralised' Utd's midfield leading to 3 of your goals, totally by-pass the midfield by hoofing the ball 60 yards a la Wimbledon... you're pomposity holds no bounds Matthew, I predict you talk through your arse...

[Rhinestone Cowboy]

Great w/e of sporting action, Liverpool were a joy to watch Arsenal back on form. England smashing France was tops as I work with 2 french guys. Now West Ham have paid off Sheff Utd ?15-?25 mio if we win tonight thats 42 points and safe.Happy me Irons.

[matthew123]

red devil Wrote:

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> :))...yes I noticed how 'pool 'neutralised' Utd's

> midfield leading to 3 of your goals, totally

> by-pass the midfield by hoofing the ball 60 yards

> a la Wimbledon... you're pomposity holds no bounds

> Matthew, I predict you talk through your arse...

I think I might have touched a few raw nerves there...

[red devil]

zzzzzz...

*wakes up from sun induced slumber*...

did matthew just say something original and thought provoking?

thought not...

*returns to sun induced slumber*...

zzzzzz...

[SimonM]

It is strange how there appear to be two different versions as to how much WHU are paying Sheffield United. Most papers say ?15 million, paid over five years. However both the Times & Observer say ?10 million now, and ?15 million over five years. The settlement details are supposed to be confidential, so it looks like two separate leaks. Goodness knows which, if any, is accurate.

Edited to add that Yorkshire Post changed the figure to ?25 million from ?15 million too at 11.30am...hmmm

[Keef]

BBC, which I'd trust more than any paper, is saying around ?15m.

A compensation figure has not been disclosed but the BBC understands it is in the region of ?15m in instalments.

[matthew123]

Found this on newsnow - http://www.chelsea.vitalfootball.co.uk/article.asp?a=513683

Brilliant read if you were cheering Liverpool Saturday.

[????]

A rare visit to the Academy for me tonight - Irons

[mockney piers]

may you bring them good fortune!!

[tommy]

Come on the Hammers - Fabio is watching you

[????]

erm.......paint drying...no shot on target!

[red devil]

Have you heard Warnock is now planning a personal lawsuit against the Hammers for loss of earnings etc...

[Atila Reincarnate]

As are many of the Sheffield United players!

[SeanMacGabhann]

I watched a bit of the game last night and felt bad that quids gave up an evening to go and see it

then I read about Warnock and couldn't believe it. Then I thought, no I CAN believe it

So then I watched Stewart Lee's new show on BB2 and all was ok again.

[mockney piers]

Yeah this has been in the pipeline for a while.

They're all overpaid and sh!t, it's a fucking insult to the fans having to struggle through these tough times frankly.

Fucking football really does exist in its own fantasy world doesn't it.

Cunt.

[Tony.London Suburbs]

Disgusted with myself for losing, albeit "small" on that West Ham/WBA game last night as I was certain it would be very low-scoring.

West Ham's makeshift front 3 can't possibly cut it and I was so angry with going with WBA as they were handed the match ona plate and were so lacking in confidence and frankly, useless that they could not take advantage of a side who could have played all night and not scored.

What a contrast to the wondrous West Ham/WBA game I went to with Hursty/Peters/Mooreo and Astle/Bomber Brown for The Albion...6/1 and it could have been 11/3....modern football, eh?

[Atila Reincarnate]

According to various reports, Fergie refused to speak with Sky before and after the game on Saturday as he believes they are responsible for the scheduling of the game which meant Pool had one more day to prepare for the game. Is this a little like the time he blamed the colour of the away kit for the mancxs being on the wrong end of a hiding against Southampton some years back.I think he also forgot to mention the fact that there was a Y in the day, which went against them. JEEZ!!!!! And I thought Le Prof griping about Sunderlands performance against us smacked of sour grapes!!!!

[Jah Lush]

Never mind Quids. Better lucky next time eh?