On the Ball (new Football Focus)

[red devil]

Fergie the 'father figure'...say no more, say no more...

[Sandperson]

Atila Reincarnate Wrote:

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> Possibly not gay, but perhaps more an extremely

> bad dress sense. Maybe a case of too much money

> and not knowing what to do with it. Be honest if

> most of us had his dosh you wouldn't be seen dead

> in the outfits he chooses.

Hardly something unique to Ronaldo...I give you John Barnes etc etc.

[Atila Reincarnate]

Sandperson Wrote:

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> Atila Reincarnate Wrote:

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> > Possibly not gay, but perhaps more an extremely

> > bad dress sense. Maybe a case of too much money

> > and not knowing what to do with it. Be honest

> if

> > most of us had his dosh you wouldn't be seen

> dead

> > in the outfits he chooses.

>

> Hardly something unique to Ronaldo...I give you

> John Barnes etc etc.

Very true, I give you............Freddie Lungberg!!!!!

[red devil]

...and I give you...Fernando Torres!

http://media.justjared.com/headlines/2009/06/sacha-baron-cohen-bruno-thong.jpg

Too scared to zoom in and figure out who the blokes head is, long shot Peter Mandelson?..

[matthew123]

New ESPN channel will cost ?9 per month on Sky and will be available in HD - it's rebranding ESPN America to now also include it's 46 Premiership matches. I don't think I'll be signing up.

[Sandperson]

Atila Reincarnate Wrote:

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> Sandperson Wrote:

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> > Atila Reincarnate Wrote:

> >

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> > -----

> > > Possibly not gay, but perhaps more an

> extremely

> > > bad dress sense. Maybe a case of too much

> money

> > > and not knowing what to do with it. Be honest

> > if

> > > most of us had his dosh you wouldn't be seen

> > dead

> > > in the outfits he chooses.

> >

> > Hardly something unique to Ronaldo...I give you

> > John Barnes etc etc.

>

> Very true, I give you............Freddie

> Lungberg!!!!!

lol, I was going to mention him but I thought it might start a row. There was always big Tony Adams too....I think he was drunk when he went shopping most of the time though so he can be forgiven.

[matthew123]

Looks like Barcelona fans have turned up in their thousands to salute their new Midfield enforcer... perhaps this finally puts to rest their pursuit of Javier Mascherano.

[jaybee82]

Emmanuel Adebayor 2009 Brochure

Particularly enjoyed him being described as 'Wifi Enabled' and 'Backwards Compatible'

[Atila Reincarnate]

Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo insists Real Madrid have bought him for a snip at ?80m. "Of course the club can pay ?80m for me," said Ronaldo. "Or more. I think I'm worth more."

Full story: The Sun

There, in a nutshell, is the reason why I can't stand the show pony.

[Jah Lush]

Ronaldo can play a bit and his diving is up there with Jacques Cousteau but what a giant-sized egocentric cunt.

[ratty]

Hopefully he will break his neck and get leprosy!

[Rhinestone Cowboy]

Sunderland have bid about ?11 million for Peter Crouch and Portsmouth are considering their response. The forward has expressed his dissatisfaction with the situation at the club, with many out-of-contract players having left and uncertainty surrounding the proposed takeover by Sulaiman al-Fahim. The England striker scored 18 goals last season after his ?11m move from Liverpool.

[Sandperson]

News Of Aurelio's child induced injury reminded me of this:

Ridiculous football injuries.

[matthew123]

Sorry to disappoint you SP but Aurellio is out for a maximum of 2 months, perhaps back in 1 month according to Rafa... so in plenty of time to demonstrate the art of scoring a free kick whilst the goalkeeper is flat footed ;-)

As for Peter Crouch he should show Pompey a bit of respect and remember he is under contract - his apparent dissatisfaction seems to be an excuse for another juicy signing on bonus. The reason for leaving Liverpool is still valid to why he should remain at Fratton Park, i.e. first team football, as it certainly wasn't to have a crack at the title.

[Sandperson]

Erm, I ain't disappointed and never said anything about that. It would be a shame for him to miss playing because of injury. I hope he is fit and well for the start of the season.

[Keef]

his apparent dissatisfaction seems to be an excuse for another juicy signing on bonus.

Not sure that's fair, the club are flogging most of their half decent talent, can't blame him for being a bit concerned.

[red devil]

Product Recall:

Would Liverpool like to return all the players they've bought who were under contract with their previous club, all monies refunded with valid receipt or proof of purchase...

[????]

..it's a bit laughable isn't it....

[matthew123]

I think players need to take the rough with the smooth - if others jump ship it's not an invitation to also disembark. Think about the poor supporter who through thick and thin keeps plodding along giving their support and hard earned dosh and then a star player has a little cry to manufacture a move. It's time for clubs to play hard ball and not be soft - I have no sympathy for Crouch.

[????]

good. we'll have Yossi back then please

[red devil]

Can we have Johnson back then please?

Signed

Poor Portsmouth supporter who through thick and thin keeps plodding along giving their support - is that you Ratty?

[Keef]

Ha ha, touche Matthew.

[ratty]

I think Sunderland are testing the water. We have a Plan A - We get taken over by Dr Al Fahim with the financial backing of Holger Heims and Plan B - we rely on Hayden Mullins to assure our relegation and eventual administration.

Sunderland are getting their bid in just in case we are plan B.

Just talking about silly footballer injuries. I was with Jason Lee some time ago (Baddiel and Skinner ruined him), we were playing FIFA 95 I think. He picked up his nephew, my godson, and put his back out. He had to get straight on the phone to Stuart Pearce, then manager of Notts Forest to explain his injury. I could hear Pearce screaming at him from over the phone! Hillarious!

I am meant to be dining with the new Pompey owner Saturday evening - bet he does not show, but if he does then I will surely get some juicy gossip!

Robert Mancini is new PFC manager btw - I got in while he was still at 4-1 but I think the odds have dropped now!

[matthew123]

We've given Pompey and West Ham a hell of a lot more players than we've taken in return!

Coming to Anfield from Pompey or Hammers: G.Johnson, Yossi, Dicks

Going in opposite direction: Pennant, Crouch, Patrik Berger, Dicks, Burrows, Marsh, Ruddock, James, Jones, Hutchison, Titi Camera, Rigobert Song

[matthew123]

>> Robert Mancini is new PFC manager btw

How certain is that, 100% ?