(Football) Soccer thread (English Premier League, Champions League)

[Sira]

Lol this is sweet. Revenge is truly a dish best served cold.

Some decent centers and this team is set.

[scruffynick]

Stunning, the atmosphere inside old Trafford today was as good as anything I've been to in my lifetime! United simply wanted so much more including us supporters.....Manchester was buzzing after, but had a few and went home for the masters! But beltin day

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What an absolute delight to watch!


A long road remains ahead lads. Chelsea, Everton, Palace, Arsenal within the next 6 games.
But so far so good!

[Jonesy]

Flippen loved that result! Great game to watch as well! I'm still surprised as to why Kompany didn't get a red card...

[scruffynick]

Kompany didn't see red as burkeberg bottled it!

[TheGameChanger]

Great Month. Only thing concerns me about this team is the Center Backs and Strikers. If Di Maria stays next season. I think he'll light it up.

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I hate how Zidane talks or how the media twists his word.

"Zidane warns Man Utd to back off Bale"
http://www.espnfc.com.au/blog/soccer-usa/3/post/2397962/transfer-talk-zinedine-zidane-puts-end-to-gareth-bale-to-manchester-united-transfer-speculation

Did Zidane remember he was the one who winked at Beckham back in the 2003 Champions League between Real Madrid v Man Utd..."come join our team, Becks!"
Did he also forget Madrid leeched onto United for C. Ronaldo?

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I hate how Zidane talks or how the media twists his word.

"Zidane warns Man Utd to back off Bale"
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Did Zidane remember he was the one who winked at Beckham back in the 2003 Champions League between Real Madrid v Man Utd..."come join our team, Becks!"
Did he also forget Madrid leeched onto United for C. Ronaldo?
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I don't really like Zidane (that headbutt in the world cup...) Well, to be fair, Ronaldo said that it's always been his dream to join Real, right? And the fees, while low in a hindsight, was a world record at that time.

And Beckham, i still wonder to this day that if that damn boot that Fergie kicked had missed, would Beck still have not left?

[wetdogsmell]

Zidane is a legend! It was disappointing that he was goaded into headbutting that scum Materazzi. I hate that guy.

[scruffynick]

Madrid derby is getting tasty.....30 mins gone and real look very good....but 0-0! As for zizande, don't care as marca seem to whore around de gea like they did with Beckham, ruud and Ronnie.......classless club and mob is a word that best describes them

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Madrid derby is getting tasty.....30 mins gone and real look very good....but 0-0! As for zizande, don't care as marca seem to whore around de gea like they did with Beckham, ruud and Ronnie.......classless club and mob is a word that best describes them
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I cried in great agreement

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I hate how Zidane talks or how the media twists his word.

"Zidane warns Man Utd to back off Bale"
[url="http://www.espnfc.com.au/blog/soccer-usa/3/post/2397962/transfer-talk-zinedine-zidane-puts-end-to-gareth-bale-to-manchester-united-transfer-speculation"]http://www.espnfc.co...fer-speculation[/url]

Did Zidane remember he was the one who winked at Beckham back in the 2003 Champions League between Real Madrid v Man Utd..."come join our team, Becks!"
Did he also forget Madrid leeched onto United for C. Ronaldo?
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I don't really like Zidane (that headbutt in the world cup...) Well, to be fair, Ronaldo said that it's always been his dream to join Real, right? And the fees, while low in a hindsight, was a world record at that time.

[b]And Beckham, i still wonder to this day that if that damn boot that Fergie kicked had missed, would Beck still have not left?[/b]
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Ronaldo wouldn't have come/probably!

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I should make it clear that I don't like Real Madrid, I just enjoyed the crazy skills of Zidane.

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I should make it clear that I don't like Real Madrid, I just enjoyed the crazy skills of Zidane.
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Me too, I just don't like these silly 'warnings' etc.
Telling Man United to back off, why don't you back off too?

Either that or there is a done deal behind doors with De Gea/Bale and they are just playing politics with the media and public.

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I hate how Zidane talks or how the media twists his word.

"Zidane warns Man Utd to back off Bale"
[url="http://www.espnfc.com.au/blog/soccer-usa/3/post/2397962/transfer-talk-zinedine-zidane-puts-end-to-gareth-bale-to-manchester-united-transfer-speculation"]http://www.espnfc.co...fer-speculation[/url]

Did Zidane remember he was the one who winked at Beckham back in the 2003 Champions League between Real Madrid v Man Utd..."come join our team, Becks!"
Did he also forget Madrid leeched onto United for C. Ronaldo?
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I don't really like Zidane (that headbutt in the world cup...) Well, to be fair, Ronaldo said that it's always been his dream to join Real, right? And the fees, while low in a hindsight, was a world record at that time.

[b]And Beckham, i still wonder to this day that if that damn boot that Fergie kicked had missed, would Beck still have not left?[/b]
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Ronaldo wouldn't have come/probably!
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True that. Both were great with the no.7 shirts!

Now if we talk whoring, to me nothing compare to Barcelona and Csec Fabregas!

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Some crazy results today compared to yesterday's less interesting matches.

Barcelona and Porto both claiming 3-1 victories over PSG and Bayern respectively. I hope Porto could keep up their strengths when playing their next away game. I've never seen such a team punish another for an ant like mistake, well done Porto.

Also, well done Suarez! Doing really well for Barcelona!

[scruffynick]

As for boot........rumors around town that fergie took the blame as many believe someone else did it......giggs knocking off he shouldn't have ha ha

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As for boot........rumors around town that fergie took the blame as many believe someone else did it......giggs knocking off he shouldn't have ha ha
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Or it was Fergie's hairdryer treatment that propelled the boot off to Beck's face...

Anyhow Nick, what are your thoughts on the [b]Chelsea vs Man United [/b]game?

I'll be happy for a draw, and Chelsea are definitely favourites to win this game. Man Utd's form is awesome, yes, but probably still not enough.
For those that have watched DBZ, think of this as Goku (being Man Utd) after coming out of the hyperbolic time chamber and fighting Cell (Chelsea FC). A very strong Man Utd team, but still not enough.

[scruffynick]

Feeling good crumble about tomorrow as to me it's a free game in a way......didn't think United would win spurs Liverpool and city.....in fact I didn't see us winning one a month ago. But fair does, van gaal has pulled something out of the team and deserves full credit. But hearing Carrick, rojo, blind and Jones are out is a big blow especially blind and Carrick. My gut feeling is 1-1, and in truth that would do nicely! But 5.30 games really buggar me up as I don't like missing kids bed time but wife is use to it now......and I've only heard today that wba is a 5.30 ko too, oh well I'll have a kebab on way home after the match

[scruffynick]

Feeling good crumble about tomorrow as to me it's a free game in a way......didn't think United would win spurs Liverpool and city.....in fact I didn't see us winning one a month ago. But fair does, van gaal has pulled something out of the team and deserves full credit. But hearing Carrick, rojo, blind and Jones are out is a big blow especially blind and Carrick. My gut feeling is 1-1, and in truth that would do nicely! But 5.30 games really buggar me up as I don't like missing kids bed time but wife is use to it now......and I've only heard today that wba is a 5.30 ko too, oh well I'll have a kebab on way home after the match

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Feeling good crumble about tomorrow as to me it's a free game in a way......didn't think United would win spurs Liverpool and city.....in fact I didn't see us winning one a month ago. But fair does, van gaal has pulled something out of the team and deserves full credit. But hearing Carrick, rojo, blind and Jones are out is a big blow especially blind and Carrick. My gut feeling is 1-1, and in truth that would do nicely! But 5.30 games really buggar me up as I don't like missing kids bed time but wife is use to it now......and I've only heard today that wba is a 5.30 ko too, oh well I'll have a kebab on way home after the match

 

 

Ahh kinda sad we didn't win score a goal today, but good win for Chelsea (one step closer to the title Jose!). Luke Shaw did pretty well which I was surprised, actually the entire team did well except for Falcao (sporting a new Tony Stark look?). It's a good thing Southampton's advance were halted so this gives Man United some breathing space in the top 4. I know I'm being bias, but I rather our players get some rotation as we did today with 4 guys injured (hopefully recovered by the time we face Everton which is a freaken tough team at Goodison Park), and honestly the lads including Shaw did quite well today.

 

Congrats to Arsenal beating Reading in the FA Cup too.

 

I'm secretly hoping Arsenal would fail against Chelsea and Man Utd when they meet, but they are a real solid team lately.

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Feeling good crumble about tomorrow as to me it's a free game in a way......didn't think United would win spurs Liverpool and city.....in fact I didn't see us winning one a month ago. But fair does, van gaal has pulled something out of the team and deserves full credit. But hearing Carrick, rojo, blind and Jones are out is a big blow especially blind and Carrick. My gut feeling is 1-1, and in truth that would do nicely! But 5.30 games really buggar me up as I don't like missing kids bed time but wife is use to it now......and I've only heard today that wba is a 5.30 ko too, oh well I'll have a kebab on way home after the match

 

 

Ahh kinda sad we didn't win score a goal today, but good win for Chelsea (one step closer to the title Jose!). Luke Shaw did pretty well which I was surprised, actually the entire team did well except for Falcao (sporting a new Tony Stark look?). It's a good thing Southampton's advance were halted so this gives Man United some breathing space in the top 4. I know I'm being bias, but I rather our players get some rotation as we did today with 4 guys injured (hopefully recovered by the time we face Everton which is a freaken tough team at Goodison Park), and honestly the lads including Shaw did quite well today.

 

Congrats to Arsenal beating Reading in the FA Cup too.

 

I'm secretly hoping Arsenal would fail against Chelsea and Man Utd when they meet, but they are a real solid team lately.

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Another FA Cup trophy on the way for the Gunners?

Not bad at all if they win it twice in a row and finishes 2nd in the League, Wenger is doing something very right.

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Another FA Cup trophy on the way for the Gunners?

Not bad at all if they win it twice in a row and finishes 2nd in the League, Wenger is doing something very right.

[scruffynick]

Strange game crumble, totally bosses the game and really shouldn't have lost but it was in truth a typical jose masterclass in getting 3 points. Waited for a mistake and bang........just thought playing falcao was a huge mistake as he's plain awful.....Rooney should have started up top with di Maria in midfield. But hey been on a great run but Everton next Sunday is massive.....simply have to win it.

[scruffynick]

Strange game crumble, totally bosses the game and really shouldn't have lost but it was in truth a typical jose masterclass in getting 3 points. Waited for a mistake and bang........just thought playing falcao was a huge mistake as he's plain awful.....Rooney should have started up top with di Maria in midfield. But hey been on a great run but Everton next Sunday is massive.....simply have to win it.

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Strange game crumble, totally bosses the game and really shouldn't have lost but it was in truth a typical jose masterclass in getting 3 points. Waited for a mistake and bang........just thought playing falcao was a huge mistake as he's plain awful.....Rooney should have started up top with di Maria in midfield. But hey been on a great run but Everton next Sunday is massive.....simply have to win it.
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Absolutely Nick, Falcao although hard working, is not translating well onto the English pitch at all.
I just don't know whether it would be better to use Falcao for 15 mins or none at all, still hoping he'll prove the doubters including me, wrong.

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Strange game crumble, totally bosses the game and really shouldn't have lost but it was in truth a typical jose masterclass in getting 3 points. Waited for a mistake and bang........just thought playing falcao was a huge mistake as he's plain awful.....Rooney should have started up top with di Maria in midfield. But hey been on a great run but Everton next Sunday is massive.....simply have to win it.
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Absolutely Nick, Falcao although hard working, is not translating well onto the English pitch at all.
I just don't know whether it would be better to use Falcao for 15 mins or none at all, still hoping he'll prove the doubters including me, wrong.

[Jonesy]

I unfortunately missed the Chelsea vs United game due to our country not having any electricity... I saw a stat somewhere that said United had 72% of the possession in the game which kinda leads me to believe that Chelsea parked the bus and just relied on the counter attack...

[Jonesy]

I unfortunately missed the Chelsea vs United game due to our country not having any electricity... I saw a stat somewhere that said United had 72% of the possession in the game which kinda leads me to believe that Chelsea parked the bus and just relied on the counter attack...

[Nick6771]

No mention of the second semi-final in this thread?

Lets put that right....

COME ON YOU VILLA BOYS !!!!!!