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Friday, November 26, 2010

Mourinho promises a great performance

Jose Mourinho

MADRID_Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has promised his team will show a big match against Barcelona at the stage of the League on Monday (11/29/2010).

"It is our responsibility to show the big game, both coaches, players and referees. We must give great sorrow of the world", said Mourinho.

"Physically, we are all well and knew what to do. However, we face teams that have long worked together, we're only a few months. But we must be prepared for all possibilities", he said.

"El Clasico"that both heat potentially more previous meetings. In addition to being right on the highest level, they are also competing in the lead. All held the throne in Madrid with 32 points, Barca are a number below.

Madrid: UEFA Not Consistent Cuts

Xabi Alonso
MADRID_Director General of Real Madrid, Jorge Valdano, to assess if UEFA is in line with its rules, so there should be an event study received a second yellow card two players, Xabi Alonso, Sergio Ramos, the operations phase in Group G of the Champions League against Ajax Amsterdam, which ended 4-0 in Madrid on Tuesday.

Ramos and Alonso got his second yellow card for about five minutes last game. Penalties imposed because both are deliberately slowing down to catch the ball dead.

Given the Madrid undoubtedly benefit from the last 16 as group winners, but still has one game remaining, the number of people to evaluate the two players had deliberately made to expel that may appear in the last 16 of the state "clean".

UEFA will investigate these complaints and then coach Jose Mourinho, goalkeeper Iker Casillas, Jerzy Dudek, Alonso and Ramos as a suspect.

According to Valdano, tantrums and Alonso Ramos had done to other players. He also believes that UEFA incompatible, because if the two players to be punished, not the other players.
"I can not speak in detail, but there are many players who do the same for Alonso and Ramos, but not punished", said Valdano.

"(Lyon midfielder) Juninho penalty imposed. Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Samuel water when he was at Inter, also do the same. There is no reason to say (and recognition of gift card) is based on standards", he said.

Saturday, October 30, 2010

Hercules Lose, Ronaldo-Real Madrid at the top




Real Madrid midfielder Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates his goal with the aim of Hercules

HERCULES_The winger Cristiano Ronaldo scored two goals that will determine victory over Real Madrid 3-1 Hercules BBA League continued on Saturday or Sunday morning (31/10/2010). Thanks to him, while Ronaldo became the top scorer with ten goals, master of Madrid in the standings with 23 points, four points ahead of Villarreal to second place.
Let Jose Rico Perez Stadium, Madrid has been caught with quick goals from the host. Iker Casillas was forced to pick the ball into his own net after a header from David Trezeguet keep failed in the third minute.

Once these objectives, "LosMerengues" directly improve the tempo of the game. Madrid, almost got a response through Angel Di Maria hit 23 minutes. Unfortunately his shot was blocked by the goalkeeper could Hercules, Juan Calatayud.

Only a minute later, beating back Calatayud mnunjukkan talent to avoid public streak Cristiano Ronaldo Gonzalo Higuain.

Hercules came before the public himself clearly did not want to be a prisoner. Sometimes they release a sufficient threat of injury. Watch how the act which makes it almost Madrid goalkeeper Abel Aguilar return to vibrate. Fortunately Casillas quickly banish the ball.

Whatever the threat, "El Real" continue to push his opponent from all sides. But for the bastion bond / don Cristiano Ronaldo et al entitled frustrated. Moreover, erroneous option showed to Madrid just a waste of opportunities. Consequently, a break until Madrid should recognize the advantages of his opponent.

In the second half, Madrid are soon to mark a response. Angel Di Maria has managed to equalize through the establishment of goals when the game lasts for seven minutes. Hercules vibrate hatch Di Maria with a high bounce of the ball is released Ronaldo bulldozer from outside the penalty area.

The aim was to restore the confidence of the pupil of Jose Mourinho. Games,"El Real" seems increasingly rampant. In 70 minutes, Sergio Ramos, said almost half lead. Unfortunately, the title of Calatayud Ramos yet assured. Two minutes later, turn off the threat of Higuain. However, speculation has released Higuain shot is not much threat Calatayud as the ball lands on the left side of the goal posts of Hercules.

Ultimately, the goal of Hercules a really hard shot through the vibration of Ronaldo 82 minutes. Seeks to maximize the bounce of the ball blow Benzema. Mourinho's decision to lower very appropriate Benzema.

Benzema goal is again an actor, when you print in Madrid, Ronaldo 86 minutes to get feedback from Benzema, Ronaldo fired immediately without being difficult to predict Calatayud.

Before the battle was over, as Ronaldo scored a hat-trick. Unfortunately, the attacker shot the Portuguese were still hovering high over the crossbar of Hercules. The opportunity to be the last chance, and Madrid at the end of the game to win 3-1.

Three digits to the "El Real" heavily on investment by collecting 23 points.

Players Composition :
Hercules: Juan Calatayud, Sergio Rodriguez, Noe Pamarot, Paco Peña, David Cortes, Abel Enrique Tapia Aguilar, Matias Fritzl, David Trezeguet, Nelson Haedo Valdez, Olivier Thomert (Sendo Basterrechea Aguirre 51), Tiago Gomes

Real Madrid: Iker Casillas, Ricardo Carvalho, Pepe Ramos (Karim Benzema 74), Marcelo, Sergio, Xabi Alonso, Sami Khedira, Gonzalo Higuain, Mesut Ozil, Cristiano Ronaldo, Angel Di María

Friday, October 29, 2010

Zidane accompany Mourinho to San Siro

Zinedine Zidane

MADRID_Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho is likely to be accompanied by Zinedine Zidane when his side visit Pinggera AC Milan at San Siro in the Champions League on Wednesday (11/03/2010). According to Marca, Zidane has been invited to discuss with Madrid president Florentino Perez, Executive Director, Jorge Valdano.

Zidane Pérez Advisor positions. However, two weeks ago, Mourinho said Zidane wants to work more with him than Perez.

"I would like (Zidane) more often with me and reduce meeting with the president. Do not think he (Zidane) wants to be a coach, but I hope to be accompanied by it" Mourinho said at the time.

In response, Zidane admitted that Mourinho's interest to accept the offer to get more deeply involved with the club.

"I was pleased when I trained in a few moments of my career. Jmbatan I will be among the first team and the president. I want to be more involved in the life of this club," said Zidane.

Zidane Real Madrid have strengthened over the period 2001-2006, and, among other things, the club joined the 2003 Spanish champions League and Champions League 2002. World Cup 2006, Zidane retired in 2009 and was subsequently appointed as a consultant to Perez

Saturday, October 23, 2010

Quadtrick Ronaldo, Madrid dominated Standings




Real Madrid midfielder Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates his second goal in the net Racing Santander


MADRID_The midfielder Cristiano Ronaldo scored four goals that will determine victory Real Madrid 6-1 victory over Racing Santander, BBVA in the league following the Santiago Bernabeu stadium on Saturday (10/23/2010). Madrid are now collecting 20 points and reserve the right to control the positions replace Barcelona has 19 points.

Madrid first goal scored by Gonzalo Higuain in the tenth minute. After reaching a breakthrough bait Angel Di Maria, he fired the ball into the middle of the target Tono.

Just five minutes after the start of Cristiano Ronaldo, who broke into the visitors goal. From the middle of the penalty area, he fired the ball into the middle of posts Gonzalo Higuain goalkeeper Tono.

Ronaldo received the ball again to force Toño goal in minute 27. Using the information Mesut Özil, put the ball in the bottom right corner of the goal of Santander.

Ronaldo recorded his third goal when the match came in minute 47. From the center of the penalty area, shot the ball sending Di Maria entered the lower left corner of goalkeeper Toño.

In minute 55, Real Madrid got a penalty, after a break for Di Maria Domingo Cisma. Ronaldo Confident performance, who managed to change the numbers on the scoreboard 4-0 to 5-0.

Advantages five goals without reply came the complacent Madrid. On the other hand, are increasingly eager to attack. Their efforts also led to the sixth goal of Mesut Özil foot on 63 minutes. After dominating over Xabi Alonson bait, which dribbled into the penalty area and fired the ball into the bottom right corner of goalkeeper Tono.

After that, it is Jose Mourinho substitution. After replacing with Mesut Özil Sergio Canales in the 64th minutes, it also replaces Gonzalo Higuain with Karim Benzema on 67 minutes.

Changes that reduce the quality of work line of attack Madrid. Those who had the ball with a swift current, began to play at a slower pace.

Madrid has not found the best rhythm game again when the 73 minutes, racing to shorten the distance with a goal from Pape Diop. Master ball outside the penalty area, he fired the bullet, which had about Markus Rosenberg before entering the goalkeeper Iker Casillas.

Santander goal was to boost morale. In addition to playing fast and aggressive, they have not hesitated to confront the new enemy to steal the ball or break the opponent's attack. Unfortunately, these efforts can not prevent seven goals in Madrid, but not effective enough to add a goal, until the long whistle sounded.

Over 90 minutes, Madrid had the ball as much as 50 percent and ten accurate shots to 16 companies. Meanwhile, Santander create three golden opportunities of the 13 experiments.

The composition of players:

Madrid: 1-Iker Casillas; 12-Marcelo (21-Pedro León 70), 2-Ricardo Carvalho, 3-Pepe, 17-Álvaro Arbeloa; 14-Xabi Alonso, 24-Sami Khedira; 7-Cristiano Ronaldo, 23-Mesut Oezil (16-Sergio Canales Madrazo 64), 22-Ángel Di María; 20-Gonzalo Higuaín (9-Karim Benzema 67)

Santander: 13-Tono; 6-Domingo, 19-Marc Torrejon (22-Ariel Nahuelpán 45), 24-Waldo Ponce, 2-Henrique, 15-Francis; 10-Pedro Alvarez Munitis (7-Manuel Arana Rodríguez 56), 8-Gonzalo Colsa (5-Medhi Lacen 68), 21-Papa Kouly Diop, 16-Kennedy Bakircioglu; 12-Markus Rosenberg










Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Crying and throwing Stankovic Shoes



Inter midfielder Dejan Stankovic, wept after a back injury
MILAN_ Inter Milan midfielder Dejan Stankovic gave angry and upset, because a back injury. In addition, there were no injuries in the same place when he was injured in January. I was so angry, he had time to cry and throw a shoe in the forum.

Stankovic looks great when Inter hosts Tottenham Hotspur in the UEFA Champions League group, Wednesday and Thursday (10/21/2010). His team leading 4-0 at half time. In the 50th minute, was traded and groans of pain. In fact, on the bench, appeared to cry. Later on it became slow and allowed only three goals and eventually won 4-3.

"It's a shame that I have experienced the same place in January. I felt a pain in the calf. I hope to stop him"  Stankovic said.

"These lesions are at a bad time, because I have made progress in recent games. Living an accident like this bothers me. This is a nightmare", he lamented.

Stankovic also disappointed that his team has finally admitted three goals in the second round. "We saved banyak goals in the first half. We must learn from their mistakes. The course can do is, you can not give up before the end of the game. For the meat on permainan very impressive in the first round. Itulah actual results have always enjoyed",he said.

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Ronaldo Milan Forced Surrender




Cristiano Ronaldo (second from right) greeted his comrades after the break in the door of Milan. He scored a goal assists Mesut Oezil, until in the end we won 2-0

Cristiano Ronaldo to Real Madrid 2-0 hero of the victory over AC Milan in the Champions League Group G on Tuesday or Wednesday (20/10/2010). He scored a goal and an assist for Mezut Özil.

The wins Madrid firmly in the top of Group G with a value of 9, 5-point lead over AC Milan. AC Milan's position is threatened by Ajax Amsterdam 2-1 victory over Auxerre. Both now have the same value of 4.

Not wanting to repeat last season's defeat in Madrid appear immediately oppressive. Just make frequent problems in Milan.

A crime committed by Alexandre Pato to Milan, near the penalty area to Sami Khedira 11 minutes of successful disastrous "I Rossoneri". Given a lack exploited by Cristiano Ronaldo. Kick the ball through the door and enter the live Milan goalkeeper Marco Amelia, 1-0 in 12 minutes.

The aim was to increase the pace of the game, both teams. AC Milan immediately tried to grow rapidly, but rather than accept the future disastrous.

A quick attack against Real Madrid on 13 minutes, again to produce a goal. Ronaldo, who comb the right side of the defense of Milan, successfully send your comments to Mesut Özil.

Özil cut the ball directly sontekan low. However, the ball hit his shoulder Daniele Bonera. Depleksi Amelia is one of anticipation and ball in the net hives, 2-0.
Milan tried to get up, but difficult. Because Madrid is playing the press. However, Milan are still able to answer several times.

In the 29th minute, Milan lost a chance to zoom out after Xabi Alonso Gianluca Zambrotta violation near the penalty area. Andrea Pirlo free kick directly into the left corner of Madrid. But Iker Casillas could he brushed.

Four minutes later, Clarence Seedorf scored the chance to get feedback from Ronaldinho. Although an open space, his left foot shot is always rising.

Towards the end of the first half, Madrid becomes urgent. Some attacks have " Los Blancos" Amelia stop dangerous, including a map of the left foot in Amelia pushed Ronaldo is capable of. However, the first tower was finally closed with the result 2-0 in Madrid.

Madrid, with confidence in the second half. Again pressing and forcing more than Milan survive. Several possibilities were created, but less than perfect resolved Ronaldo et al.

In 70 minutes, Ronaldo real opportunity to add goals. Marcelo received a cross in front of the penalty box, he cut no less than perfect, until the ball has bounced.

Milan tried to change the strategy by the former Madrid player, Robinho, Ronaldinho 72 minutes to change Robinho continues Madrid supporters applauded, especially when the ball.

Presence Robinho sufficient impact. In the 85th minute, he works very hard for the soccer goalkeeper at Madrid. Fortunately, Casillas quickly swept away the ball. Madrid, then more likely to survive by entering Lassana Diarra and Esteban Granero, replacing Mesut Oezil and Angel Di Maria. They have also successfully secured a 2-0 win.

Composition Players


Real Madrid: 1-Iker Casillas, 2-Ricardo Carvalho, 3-Pepe, 12-Marcelo, 17-Álvaro Arbeloa, 24-Sami Khedira, 14-Xabi Alonso, 20-Gonzalo Higuain (9-Karim Benzema 88), 23-Mesut Oezil (10-Lassana Diarra 82), 7-Cristiano Ronaldo, 22-Angel Di Maria (11-Esteban Granero 85)

AC Milan: 1-Marco Amelia, 25-Daniele Bonera, 13-Alessandro Nesta, 77-Luca Antonini, 19-Gianluca Zambrotta, 21-Andrea Pirlo, 10-Clarence Seedorf, 8-Gennaro Gattuso (27-Kevin-Prince Boateng 59), 80-Ronaldinho (70-Robinho 72), 11-Zlatan Ibrahimovic, 7-Pato

Monday, October 18, 2010

Madrid vs AC Milan "Ghost overshadowed"

Ronaldinho and Zlatan Ibrahimovic

MADRID_As mentioned, the two teams face a terrifying ghost. Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho is a ghost  for Milan because Inter Milan, AC Milan can not do anything. However, Milan had two players enough to pursue Madrid, namely, Ronaldinho and Zlatan Ibrahimovic. The two never embarrass "Los merengues" in the center of La Liga.

Ahead of the competition by achieving glorious beginning. Until mid-October, the management of Jose Mourinho's team have never played the defeat on national and European level. It is a great achievement for the 2007-2008 season.

While "Los merengues"has not escaped criticism. The achievement of course Xabi Alonso et al taken for granted.

Because they have never even met an opponent on the right. Of course, if many people are waiting for a meeting in Madrid and AC Milan in the Champions League on Tuesday (19/10/2010).

Yes, this is the first time under the Madrid Agreement Mourinho large groups gathered in the match official. Therefore, the importance of this struggle, not just the point. If you can get a win, one step in the "whites" has developed into a competitive feeling of lightness. On the other hand, not to mention losing the series would be under pressure from Madrid.

However, choose to think simple.If we win at home to Milan, we have nine points and approaches to flee said Mourinho.

So, as an opportunity,"Los Merengues"? Referring to the recent performance in Madrid should be able to conquer Milan. Madrid players have a uniform and finds its best. Acuity problems, which can be initiated to solve the problem. The test , Real Madrid, Deportivo La Coruna to win result 6-1.

But do not be satisfied in the field in Madrid. Until now, Milan has always been a motivation to appear in every Champions League. Especially in front of big teams like Real Madrid.

Madrid is a strong team. They beat Auxerre, but we're going to Madrid to play. We were able to win there last season and could repeat it again,"said left back in Milan, Luca Antonini, who unfortunately could not attend his peers in an injury.

Milan itself should not feel inferior when faced with Madrid. They have a number of players who come with different motivations. Eg. Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Ronaldinho last season had Ibra scored the winning goal Blaugrana. Although never publicly Dinho bothered Bernabeu in Madrid during the 2005-2006 season.

If you have this, Madrid face a tough test. But as Milan. Mourinho is the architect behind the success of Inter Milan and drown ambitions in Serie A. Both Milan teams are faced with "ghosts" are pretty scary Listen read phonetically Dictionary - Show detailed dictionary.

PREDICTION OF STRUCTURE OF PLAYERS


AC Milan (4-3-3)

Last Meeting03/11/2009 Milan-Real Madrid 1-1 (Champions League)21/10/2009 Madrid-Milan 2-3 (Champions League)12/03/2003 Madrid-Milan 3-1 (Champions League)
1-Amelia, 25-Bonera, 13-Nesta, 33-Thiago Silva, 19-Zambrotta,23-Ambrosini, 21-Pirlo, 10-Seedorf,7-Pato, 11-Ibrahimovic, 80-RonaldinhoAbsent: 32-Abbiati, 77-Antonini (injury)Coach: Massimiliano Allegri
1-Casillas, 4-Ramos, 3-Pepe, 2-Carvalho, 12-Marcelo, 14-Alonso, 24-Khedira, 22-Di Maria, 23-Ozil, a 7-Ronaldo, 20-HiguainAbsent: 19-Garay, 5-Gago, 8-Kaka (injury)Coach: Jose Mourinho
Real Madrid (4-2-3-1)

Sunday, October 17, 2010

Gol Eto'o Rasis singing speechless





 Inter Milan striker, Samuel Etoo

CAGLIARI_The goals for Inter Milan striker Samuel Eto'o, his team made him a hero of the 1-0 win over Cagliari in Serie A following Sunday (17/10/2010). The aim was also to silence while racist chanting supporters who had been harboring.

For the umpteenth time Eto'o being ridiculed on the basis of race. proponents of action Cagliari obvious concern and possible sanctions would be rewarded by the Italian Football Federation (FIGC). They tried to overthrow the mental Eto'o in a way that is not commendable.

Before kickoff, the public began to intimidate Eto'o with a racist chant song. Blasphemy, blasphemy is a daughter of Eto'os actions in the field. However, there spotif is not directed only to the former Barcelona striker."Spray" Harsh words are also sent to Douglas Maicon and Biabiany.

Reply to this condition, the judge immediately stopped the fight Paolo Tagliavento in the third minute. For speakers, Tagliavento threatened to stop the game if the spectators are still racist. Eto'o seemed confused when they hear the judge's statement.

After threats of court games continued and increased heat. Eto'o became even more brutal. In fact, he can silence all the profanity that is printed with a goal in 39th minute. From the madding Wesley Sneijder, Eto'o blow with the same from outside the penalty area. I was so hard, the goalkeeper Michael Agazzi was unable to stop the ball.

The goal was to be his sixth goal this season. In addition, making this victory "La Beneamta" installed in second place with 15 points, or simply lost productivity of AC Milan at the top.

Saturday, October 16, 2010

Ronaldo Give Madrid Throne




Action Real Madrid midfielder, Cristiano Ronaldo (left), the BBVA League match against Malaga

MALAGA_The midfielder Cristiano Ronaldo scored two goals and two assists a decisive victory over Real Madrid 4-1 Malaga Liga BBVA continued to La Rosaleda Stadium on Saturday (10/16/2010). They collected 17 points and reserves the right to sit atop the standings mengggantikan Barcelona, which has 16 points.
Playing in the cage opposite, Madrid Malaga able to cope with aggressive play. In addition to reducing attacks in Madrid was also able to create opportunities.
During the first 20 minutes, for example, Madrid barely threatened and are able to release three shots by Cristiano Ronaldo and Angel Di Maria. Unfortunately, none of their execution leads straight into the goal.

Working on the front lines had been hampered because of the threat of Madrid Aponus 24 minutes away. Subsequently, the business Aponus led only to kick the target, Madrid continued to push the enemy, until finally entering the goalkeeper Rodrigo galacto Higuain is 29 minutes.

Goals from Ronaldo bait Di Maria on the right hand side of the defense Malaga. Ronaldo then cross street. The player who was able to Higuain penalty box Malaga is trying to throw the ball, but failed. The ball then fell to the feet Higuain, who melesakkannya Gallatto the wicket.

Entering 30 minutes from Malaga airport to play more aggressively, so the attack and trying to steal the ball. This business is an effective way to reduce the destructive force of Madrid, but does not make them avoid a second goal, which is printed in Madrid Ronaldo is 44 minutes.

From the middle of the penalty box Ronaldo welcomes feedback Mesut Oezil to swing his right foot, which makes the ball left in the bottom right of the target in Malaga.

In the second half, Madrid continued to pressure. However, Malaga assume a defensive attitude. Madrid goal was difficult to get a penalty after violation of Mesut Oezil Eduardo Gomez is 50 minutes.

Ronaldo, who is believed to play successfully conquer Gallatto. Shot in the lower right corner of the goal late in the Gallatto expected. Lag 3-0 is not waving the white flag is Malaga. To take risks, they spread the defense and attack, which led to goals Kris Stadsgaard the foot of the 55 th minute.

Gol Malaga morale. Also still trying to wait in the midfield battle. However, instead of getting the second goal, even missed a fourth goal which was printed in Madrid Higuain 65 minutes. From the center of the penalty box, bait Higuain Ronaldo fired a low shot to the lower right corner of the goal of Malaga.

Do not want the wind, Madrid maintain the intensity of the attack. Besides being able to encourage the enemy, you always come back to create chances. However, until the long whistle sounded, the scoreboard continued to show the numbers 4-1.

Over 90 minutes, Madrid had the ball as much as 61 percent and seven shots clear of 21 experiments. Malaga creates a golden opportunity of nine trials.

The composition of players:


Madrid: 1-Iker Casillas; 12-Marcelo, 2-Ricardo Carvalho, 3-Pepe, 17-Álvaro Arbeloa, 14-Xabi Alonso, 24-Sami Khedira; 7-Cristiano Ronaldo, 23-Mesut Oezil (16-Sergio Canales Madrazo 81), 22-Angel Di María (21-Pedro León 69), 20-Gonzalo Higuain (9-Karim Benzema 73)
Malaga: 13-Rodrigo Galatto; 19-Patrick Mtiliga, 3-Robson, 12-Kris Stadsgaard, 2-Jesus Gamez, 10-Apono (27-Francisco Portillo 78), 24-Juanito, 8-Fernando (22-68 Sandro Silva ); 23-Rondon, 21-Quincy Owusu-Abeyie, 16-Eduardo Gomez (5-Albert Luque Martos 52)

Momentum Awakening

Inter Milan striker, Samuel Eto'o, will be a major toehold for his team scoring against Cagliari.
CAGLIARI_Given the position in the ranking, the results of the Inter Milan to six weeks in third place quite reasonable. But if you can not see the results of the last two games.

After losing against AS Roma,"I Nerazzurri" held a draw by Juventus at Giuseppe Meazza. An alarming situation, because in an era of Jose Mourinho, Inter typically become the team's most fond of silence rivals in weight.

The plan, part against Cagliari at the Sant Elia will increase momentum. Unfortunately, Rafael Benitez does not drop the best team in this game. Esteban Cambiasso and Diego Milito will be sidelined due to injury .

It will certainly be an uphill battle. Cagliari always look good and confident. However, we are willing to strive to give our best," said Inter coach there.

Milito and Goran Pandev, without injury, Benitez will no doubt or Samuel Eto'o to its original position as a striker, not an end. Eto'o made with at least as excited as when the 4-0 win over Werder Bremen in the Champions League.

As a substitute Cambiasso was injured, Benitez had a reliable number. Dejan Stankovic, who was pleased with his new position, but the game should be better.

Stankovic, you must have a personal mission in this fight. He tried to prove to myself, if I could focus and forget the case when it comes to defending vandalism Serbia in Euro 2012 qualifying.

PREDICTION OF STRUCTURE OF PLAYERS

Cagliari (4-3-1-2):


1-Agazzi, 14-Pisano, 21-Canini, 13-Astori, 3-Ariaudo, 8-Biondini, 4-Nainggolan, 10-Lazzari, 7-Cossu, 32-Matri, 9-AcquafrescaAbsent: -Coach: Pierpaolo Bisoli


1-Julio Cesar, 13-Maicon, 6-Lucio, 25-Samuel, 26-Chivu, 4-Zanetti, 5 Stankovic, 88-Biabiany, 10-Wesley Sneijder, 29-Coutinho, 9-Samuel Eto'oAbsent: 2-Cordoba, 19-Cambiasso, 22-Milito, 27-Pandev (injury)Coach: Rafael Benitez
Three last meeting

02/07/2010 Inter-Cagliari 3-0 (Serie A)09/20/2009 Cagliari-Inter 1-2 (Serie A)05/24/2009 Cagliari-Inter 2-1 (Serie A)
Internazionale Milan (4-2-3-1):

Van der Sar, Evra blunders, MU Series


Manchester United goalkeeper, Edwin van der Sar and Patrice Evra (center) bowed sluggish. Both make the blunder until MU held 2-2 by West Bromwich Albion.
He had a 2-0, Manchester United have been forced to swallow the series 2-2 by West Bromwich Albion (WBA) and the Premier League continued on Saturday (16/10/2010). Two goals in the WBA responses errors created by Patrice Evra and Edwin van der Sar.

Evra a fatal error, scoring an own goal 50 minutes. Even though Van der Sar made a great mistake to anticipate the border Somen Tchoyi Chris Brunts so freely MU netted a goal yet.

Naturally, this leads to happen, because the MU is not possible to close the first half with a score of 2-0. Javier Hernandez printed on the machine when the game is running five minutes. The goal was to create an after Hernandez was able to maximize recovery from a free kick the ball out of the Dwarves.

WBA tried to score a quick response. You have a pretty good chance at 15 minutes Jonas Olsson, lead, gold, Chris bunt that maximizes the bait floating just above the norm of Edwin van der Sar.

Whatever the threat, MU continues to threaten the goalkeeper Scott Carson monitoring AMB. Home Business has not been in vain after exciting AMB Nani goal at 25 minutes. The goal came from the collaboration between well with Berbatov Nani on the left side of defense AMB.

Managed to steal the ball at the feet of the opposing defense, Nani sends a brief statement of Berbatov. The Bulgarian striker and then quickly returns the ball to Nani, who was in the penalty box. Calmly, Nani opened fire without being able to achieve by Carson.

Come halftime, WBA trying to get out of pressure. Their attack is very dangerous. Gabriel Tamas action in 31 minutes and James Morrison on 33 minutes almost scored a response. Fortunately for United, fired two players are still missing. The failure forced WBA recognizes excellence MU after scores did not change until the break.

In the second half, WBA seems very surprising. How not able to compensate for WBA in just ten minutes.


WBA first goal came from a goal against his team created by Patrice Evra on 50 minutes. The goal was the source of the chaos in front of goalkeeper Van der Sar, the results of a Chris Brunt free-kick in the MU defense industry left. Evra has made a mistake in anticipation as the ball into the net on your own computer.

Meanwhile, the second objective of the AMB was a grave error by Van der Sar. At that time, the Dutch goalkeeper was trying to catch a ball of bait that Chris Brunt is released. However, Van der Sar made a big mistake after the ball from his arms. wild ball that managed to maximize Somen Tchoyi into goals.

You do not want to lose points all together, defensive backs MU trying to dismantle his opponent. Fergie even make changes to his training team. He put Wayne Rooney and Paul Scholes to replace Anderson and Michael Carrick.

Information about these two players are not too effective. Because MU is still visible through the hassle WBA defense that does not seem stuck in this cycle.

However, MU has a golden opportunity in the 81st minutes. At the time, Manchester United a free kick in the penalty area after Carson make a fatal mistake by catching the ball in the area of the penalty area goes back clean. Unfortunately, these opportunities crude, because the ball hit the crossbar Rooney shot yet.

MU attempts to use the remaining time to score goals. But this power has created the series was unable to convert chances of goals, the score 2-2 will not change until the battle was over.

Composition Players

Manchester United: Edwin van der Sar, Nemanja Vidic, Rio Ferdinand, Patrice Evra, Rafael; Anderson (Wayne Rooney 72), Michael Carrick (Paul Scholes 72), Ryan Giggs (Darron Gibson 53), Nani; Javier Hernández, Dimitar Berbatov
West Bromwich Albion: Scott Carson; Jonas Olsson, Gabriel Tamas, Nicky Shorey, Gonzalo Jara; Youssuf Mulumbu; Paul Scharner, James Morrison (Graham Dorrans 86), Chris Brunt, Somen Tchoyi (Jerome Thomas 69), Marc-Antoine Fortune

Friday, October 15, 2010

Mourinho is the mission in Madrid

Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho
MADRID_Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho said he wanted to win the Champions League this season. He said that in addition to his own reputation, you want the Champions League trophy to where it belongs.
The last time Madrid won the Champions League 2001-2002. Even so, remain the animation team has won the majority, which is nine times.
End of last season, Mourinho Madrid from Inter Milan. Besides being known for always giving his side the trophy, Mourinho has hit because the Champions League 2009-2010.
The Champions League is a competition of all competitions. In terms of quality is the biggest and The best,said Mourinho.
Not to sound selfish, but I want to win the Champions League, because he wanted to defend my title and took him to Real Madrid, where it belongs, he added.

Mourinho Keep Kaka

Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho
MADRID_Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho reportedly asked to preserve the existing team with new players not to buy or sell players in the transfer window to come. On the way Mourinho has also continued to defend Ricardo Kaka, who was rumored to be sold.
The Italian media had linked the two clubs, like Kaka in the Italian giant, AC Milan and Inter Milan. Both clubs are ready to welcome the Brazilian midfielder, whose "El Real" sell.
Kaka speculated would be sold after rumors emerged from the former Milan midfielder would have difficulty returning to the main team after recovering from injury. That's because the game Mourinho satisfied Mesut Özil and Angel Di Maria, who brought in this season.
Despite the security is not maintained or not, through Twitter Kaka said he would survive. Kaka never thought of leaving. He thinks that now is the restoration of the lesion.
Finally, Kaka can breathe easier with his future at the Bernabeu. Yesterday, Mourinho revealed, would maintain the current equipment until the end of this season.
"At this point", I said the current team will last until the end of the season. January transfer window closed Bursa us and you (journalists) do not receive the same answer if bertahanya the same thing for the CEO or president,said Mourinho.

Bojan Krkic Inter Target

Bojan Krkic
MILAN -Inter were tracking Lionel Messi. But their real objective was Bojan Krkic, Messi Barcelona colleagues.
Inter chase a story that Messi is discussed smelly no indication of truth. Meanwhile Inters desire to be more realistic and tangible Bojan.
Bojan always play well with Barcelona and the Spanish national team. However, it has always been a reserve player. That's what makes Bojan started thinking about leaving Barcelona. 
The situation has been exploited by Inter Milan. Serie A Champions League began to maneuver and approach to obtaining Bojan. Inter hope to bring together stakeholders from 20 years in the January transfer window.

Opponent Fergie, Rooney launched threatened

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney

Manchester United-Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney is now in real trouble.He threatened dumped or sold, because he challenged the manager Sir Alex Ferguson.

Scot that most do not like being challenged. There were many stars, kicks, because he dared fight.
Rooney angry that began reserved by Ferguson. For the media, Ferguson said Rooney's injury. Suddenly, Rooney react and express the truth that he was healthy and fit.

Description Rooney said the England fitness coach, Gary Lewin.In the past seven days with the national team, Rooney fine and regular every day and able to play,he said.

This is embarrassing, obviously, Ferguson and that is usually very difficult to react. Fergie may just want to give Rooney a chance to rest. However, Rooney always wanted to play.

Rooney has not scored a goal for Manchester United since March. However, Manchester United was planning to extend his contract for five years. However, with the latter case, everything can change. In fact, Sunsport, Rooney could have been dumped, as Jaap Stam and David Beckham.

Saturday, October 9, 2010

Liverpool sold to Red Sox in Danger

Liverpool Bos
Acquisition of Liverpool of the owners of the Boston Red Sox did not materialize if the English club will be forced to write in the form of bankruptcy, and be punished for the Premier League standings, the people familiar with the negotiations said Saturday.

Liverpool already have three teams in the relegation zone, after the worst start to a season more than 50 years, and would receive a sentence of nine points, the Premier League when it was insolvent before the Boston trade was finalized.

A penalty could sentence up to Liverpool for the second tier of English football, and lead the New England Sports Ventures, which owns the Red Sox baseball at the foot of the face, two people familiar with negotiations told The Associated Press . They spoke on condition of anonymity because neither side is discussing the situation publicly.

The club was able to avoid financial administration, if three council members to convince a court of Liverpool London next week to force the co-owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett Jr. to sanction the sale 300 million pounds (476 million dollars) New England Sports Ventures.

Hicks and Gillett will support the trio did not have the authority to accept the tender offer, they said ''dramatically undervalues'' the club.
But if the court rules in favor of Hicks and Gillett, the couple returned to the team's bank loan on Friday to prevent the Royal Bank of Scotland is dominated by Liverpool and the club's holding company could potentially shape the administration of bankruptcy protection.

A third person familiar with the negotiations said that in this scenario could NESV groped to get a deal cheaper to buy 18 times English champions.

Meanwhile, before accepting bids Nesve earlier this week, the Liverpool board also considered the offer from a consortium Asian unidentified. And even if it approved Nesve potential takeover, it is the Premier League still performs the same checks on the suitability of the Asian group to run the club.

Sunday, October 3, 2010

La Liga Roundup October,3

La Liga

Real Madrid have produced their most impressive performance of Jose Mourinho to beat Deportivo La Coruna 6-1 and jump from Barcelona in the league. Madrid were 3-0 at half time thanks to goals from Cristiano Ronaldo, Mesut Özil and Angel Di Maria, before Gonzalo Higuain has extended his lead eight minutes after the restart.

Ze Castro own goal is scored 5-0 before Juan Rodriguez pulled one back but Ronaldo grabbed his second time to a minute to put the icing on the cake of Madrid, which is the third leg of the weekend two points behind leaders Valencia.
Emilio Nsue lead to an equalizer shock sting Barcelona Pep Guardiola'sen fell to the fourth point behind Madrid, thanks to a 1-1 draw with Real Mallorca.

Lionel Messi gave Barca the lead after 20 minutes but teenage striker Nsue tied to the island, just before the break.

Villarreal continued its perfect start to the season by beating Racing Santander 2-0 to stay second.

Nilmar opened the scoring with his fifth goal of the season after eight minutes and Giuseppe Rossi doubled the hosts ahead five minutes later.

New boss Gregorio Manzano was in his first home game similar to Seville Atletico Madrid 3-1 win over blown.

Goals from Alvaro Negredo and Diego Perotti gave Sevilla a two-goal advantage at the break when Frederic Kanoute added early in the second half.

Diego Costa pulled one back for Atletico, but the team of Quique Sanchez Flores could not find another goal to make it a flawless finish.

Kalu Uche missed penalty was crucial 1-1 draw with 10-man Almeria Malaga.

Malaga Eliseu Pereira had been expelled in the 40th minute for violent conduct, but took the lead thanks to Quincy Owusu-Abeyie four minutes after the break.

Uche then when Ruben Martinez save his sentence, although he did take his team equalized with 14 minutes.

Levante came away from Osasuna with a barely deserved 1-1 draw after being outclassed by their hosts for much of the encounter at Estadio Reyno de Navarra.

After rejecting an excess of possibilities, finally Osasuna took the lead thanks to Walter Pandiani 18 minutes of time to lift the level thanks to Sergio Gonzalez, seven minutes later with his first shot on target.

Getafe picked up their third Primera Division victory of the season after comfortably seeing off promoted Hercules 3-0 at the Coliseum Alfonso Perez.

objectives of the first half of Dani Parejo and Manu Del Moral put Getafe in their path and replace third Miku added later to seal a convincing victory for the side of Michael, who also hit the post twice. Abel Aguilar Hercules was expelled in the 89th minutes.

Not enough for a variety of reasons

At least the Ryder Cup went well this afternoon, because the football certainly didn't. Blackpool went away to Liverpool and showed that it is not just about the individuals, it is about the team and the work ethic. It wasn't awful by any means against Chelsea, we had our chances, there were some positives. The problem was that we didn't really have the cutting edge we needed to convert the

Another leg breaker, another skilful player broken

Another player has a broken leg, another violent reckless challenge has gone unpunished by the referee. Meanwhile the FA stand by watching and absolutely sod all about it. We have already lost several Premiership players to broken bones this season as a direct result of overly aggressive and dangerous tackling, not to mention the number who have been put out for a few weeks with nasty sprains

Karl Henry tackle and repugnant fat Sam

Here is the video showing Karl Henry's latest leg breaking challenge. Well done to Lee Mason for getting the red card out straight away, it's just a shame that the FA don't want to highlight this kind of violence by giving extended bans of at least six games, that's what this kind of recklessness deserves.The most worrying thing is that Karl Henry seems to be aggrieved that he has been sent off,

Friday, October 1, 2010

Injuries, injuries and more injuries

As always we are struggling with injuries, our list is currently as follows: Ramsey, Almunia, Vermaelen, Gibbs, Cesc, Bendtner, RVP, Walcott. Some people seem to think that these injuries are the fault of the club's medical team, I would say that this idea is misguided at best and arguably stupid.There are several reasons for our fondness of excessive injuries. Firstly we have a few injury

Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Partizan thoughts

Six points is a very decent start. Unfortunately I couldn't watch last night's game due to work commitments and had to make to do with the odd update via the Internet. I've now had time to watch most of the game and read the match reports/opinion.The midfield appeared much improved on Saturday. Certainly Denilson and Wilshere added some cunning and discipline, while having fully fit players

Sunday, September 26, 2010

Arsenal shorts, some small problems need solving

Having had a chance to reflect upon yesterday's poor result, I think there are a few things that need addressing if we are to sort ourselves out and make a proper challenge for the title.Goalkeeping: There is no doubt this has been woefully managed. Almunia makes an easy scapegoat for yesterday's defeat but this is not only shortsighted but also foolish. Almunia had a solid first half, he was

Saturday, September 25, 2010

Where were the leaders? A self induced capitulation

No game is easy, but to concede three at home to West Brom is frankly nothing other than woeful. A late equaliser may have papered over the cracks and salvaged a point, but perhaps in the long run it is better than we have not avoided this hefty kick in the nuts.I think Arsene got the starting midfield wrong. The middle trio of the unfit Diaby, Song and Eboue just doesn't have the right balance

Nutters and our dishonest media

Harry Redknapp, love him or hate him, has said some very fair things about Arsene Wenger. In some media outlets it has been reported very reasonably and factually. For example in the Guardian the headline is 'Arsène Wenger is one of the nutters now' and one can read the quotes in context:"It was strange, it just shows you what happens in football. We can all remember when Arsène first came to

Friday, September 24, 2010

West Brom, Money and Poles

So West Brom arrive at the Emirates tomorrow and three points will be expected, but they should not be underestimated, they have pulled off a few decent results already this season. Team wise Gibbs is out, the good news is that he may be back soonish, Diaby may return and faces a fitness test, Song returns from suspension, Squillaci will return to partner Koscielny at the back. Vermaelen and

Thursday, September 23, 2010

The FA lies/Dembele/Arsene

Having entered into a dialogue with the FA it does appear that they are squirming and not answering some rather straightforward questions. They claim that FIFA's laws of the game prevents them from reviewing incidents that have been seen by referees. This FIFA guidance is not easy to find, in fact I suspect there is no such guidance as the FA are currently refusing to say exactly where it has

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Fingers crossed for Kieran Gibbs/FA and cheats

So poor old Kieran Gibbs mat have done something nasty to his foot again, I really hope this isn't the case given just brilliant he has been in his few appearances thus far this season. Obviously he fractured his first metatarsal last season, which then didn't heal, this meant he had to have it fixed and bone grafted. The concern would be that he has re fractured the same metatarsal that he

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Cup run off to straightforward start

While some gloat in victory and others make DVDs at the drop of the hat, here we do not get carried away after beating average footballing sides managed by dishonest wheeler dealers.One man who didn't leave the stands early was that man Arsene Wenger and how he must have loved what he saw. Both sides had rather similar strength sides, although I am sure that the media will try to brush this

Monday, September 20, 2010

Spuds preview and sweet FA

Apparently Arsene has named a much stronger squad than expected for tomorrow's game against the Spuds, only three Reserves players are in there: JET, Lansbury and Eastmond. It means that the team won't be drastically different to the side that played at the weekend. Unfortunately Fabianski is set to start in goal, I'd also expect Gibbs to return for Clichy, Djourou and Eboue may well come into

Limp dysfunctional FA charge Wenger

So as expected the FA have charged Arsene Wenger after the media's massive over reaction to some very very mild behaviour on Saturday. In fact the FA charge relates to what happened right at the end of the game:"Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has been charged with using insulting and/or abusive language and behaviour amounting to improper conduct. The charges relate to Wenger’s conduct towards

Dowd reviewed, Denilson and Defense

Here's my summary of Phil Dowd's work on Saturday:The good: foul on Clichy 8mins, Wilshere deserved his yellow card 22 mins, Bent penalty decision 27mins, correct free kick foul by Koscielny, a free kick for Arsenal!!!!! 44 mins as Sunderland player climbs all over Song, yellow for Wellbeck 47mins for a nasty lunge on Sagna, got the penalty decision on Nasri right, Malbranque correctly carded

Sunday, September 19, 2010

Calmer thoughts - frustrating but not a disaster

It is just so so frustrating to lose a game in the final minute. Nothing but time can take away that feeling of wanting to break one's head on a wall. Overall a point at Sunderland is a good point, three points was so close, but one must remember that one point is better than none.Despite the sloppy late goal Sunderland were restricted to very few decent openings, generally we defended reasonably

Saturday, September 18, 2010

Blame ourselves, but what planet?

It is only really productive to blame ourselves. Despite the fact that there should never have been enough time added for Sunderland to score, we could have cleared the ball, we could have slotted the penalty home, we could have kept eleven men on the field.Still Dowd was awful, soft free kicks for Sunderland time in time out without any reciprocation. The added time and the harsh yellows.

Thursday, September 16, 2010

Fat Sam - comments dismantled

It's always tempting to react to Sam Allardyce's comments with aggression, anger and vitriol. However there's simply no point in getting angry, it's far more amusing to actually analyse the content of this fat walrus' words and systematically show that they are the bitter ravings of a very sad, paranoid and unpleasant individual. Sam seems to have a whole deep fat fryer full of chips on his

Only six? Arsene should be ashamed

Clichy-Cesc-Kos-Seb-Den-Sagna-Nasri-Seb-Jack-Clichy-Kos-Cesc-lovely one two with Den-Cesc-Jack-Cesc-Arshavin-Vela-Goal!!! That was the story of the wonderful fifth goal last night and wasn't it sumptuous? It's hard to find words to describe just how good we were last night.Despite what certain negative people in the media may say, you can only beat who is in front of you and Arsenal did that in

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

The FA's inconsistency and lies

One doesn't have to look far on the Internet to find countless examples of problems with the FA's useless disciplinary system. High profile examples include Gerrard's missed elbow (Stuart Attwell again!), Mascherano's missed elbow, the RVP and Adebayor exchanges, the Ashley Cole tackle on Alan Hutton, RVN's punching of Freddie Ljungberg and on and on ad infinitum. It has been clear that their

The FA are an utter disgrace

So the FA turned down Gary Cahill's appeal yesterday, they had no choice really, two footed tackles from behind should never be appealed, he should have been given an extra game ban for taking the p*ss. Arsene has had some very interesting things to say since the match, reported by John Cross here in the Mirror and also by Matt Lawson in the Express, I have taken a few bits to highlight for you:

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Cahill dismissed again as Diaby suffers

Firstly poor Abou Diaby is out for a period after Paul Robinson's shocking tackle, it would not surprise me if this turns out to be weeks, the fact that he could barely move his leg after the game does not bode for a quick return. Arsene says he is out til after the weekend at an absolute minimum. For those of you who need reminding as to the reckless and violent nature of the tackle, it can be

Noble Coyle speaks up for little clubs

Anotherarsenalblog has had exclusive access to Owen Coyle in order to obtain a special interview about events at the weekend, Paul Robinson and the clear bias against small clubs shown by referees. Coyle started off:"Maybe when the smaller clubs come to the elite clubs, they don't get the rub of the green."It's hard to disagree with him here. There are so many many ways in which Bolton didn't

Monday, September 13, 2010

Mark Hughes: breaking legs to win

On BBC Radio 5 Live this Saturday gone feelings were running fairly high following the horrendous injury sustained by Bobby Zamora and some rather interesting things were revealed over the duration. The program was introduced with Mark Chapman saying that Gary Cahill had done 'very little' to get sent off at the Emirates. Robbie Savage went on to say that kids should be taught how to cheat by

Sunday, September 12, 2010

Paul Robinson and the media blackout

Here is the video of 'that' tackle by Bolton's Paul Robinson. I thought it was a clear red card at first viewing and it only looks worse on the replays. If ever a tackle was designed to break a leg then this is it. A couple of chaps at the stadium sitting behind me felt it was a fair tackle, if they haven't changed their minds having studied in it more detail then they need their heads

The loss of control: Stuart Attwell

Being a bit of sad bastard I watched the whole game again on ArsenalTV online this morning. I thought I'd review my opinion of the referee's performance and the team in the cold light of day. Stuart Attwell was the referee and I think he brought a lot of the trouble on himself with some poor inconsistent decisions making, although he was certainly not helped at all by his linesmen who were

Saturday, September 11, 2010

Arsenal 4 Bolton 1 - a victory for football

As I stood up for another action packed ninety minutes at the Emirates I have to admit the starting eleven wasn't the one many of us had predicted. It was great to see Kieran Gibbs and Jack Wilshere get the nod, Tomas Rosicky also deserved his starting slot on the right of the front three. The full eleven was Manuel: Eboue, Seb, Kos, Gibbs: Cesc Wilshere Song: Rosicky Chamakh Arshavin.The first

Seb and 'No woman, No Kai'

Not much more to really add to yesterday's pre match amble, it's just that a little bit more mocking of certain individuals may be in order. Seb Squillaci will make his debut and it will be a baptism of fire for him, playing against Kevin Davies is a bit like playing with a chainsaw without protection, those swinging elbows, not forgetting his relatively impressive falls to ground for such a big

Happy 700 Sir Alex, it's lucky Manchester United have forgotten the 99 questions!

I thought I would preempt the media fanfare that will greet the might Sir Alex Ferguson's 700th league game for Manchester United. If anyone wishes to know the background to Sir Alex's and Manchester United's dirty business past then read here and here.Essentially Sir Alex is not whiter than white. He took on men far bigger and more powerful than himself in John Magnier and JP McManus, he was

Friday, September 10, 2010

A boring post saying nothing that exciting

I thought it would be nice to have a completely honest headline for once, so many headlines on the Internet these days are designed to suck readers in, often the headline makes it out that something very exciting is to follow, however the actual article is invariably just recycling something tedious. Take this from today: 'Arsenal defender plots Emirates exit', it makes you think that a big

Thursday, September 9, 2010

Bloody ankles and more dross

So Theo is going to be out a bit longer than expected, the club are saying between 4 and 6 weeks, really bad luck for the lad given his great start to the season. It's always a bit of a guessing game with ankles, he could be back in less than the 4 weeks, the estimate is just that, an estimate and can sometimes be a bit off. All we know is that he's had a scan which will show that he hasn't

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Theo, injuries, Squillaci debut and Bolton

So Theo is the latest of our injured strikers, if you look at the first England goal carefully you can see that he is chopped down from behind as the cross comes in, he has twisted his ankle in the process. It doesn't sound too bad though, he wasn't in that much pain and apparently when talking to Fabio Capello about it he was fairly optimistic about a quick return. Hopefully no more than two

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Expected news as proper action nears

So the club have revealed that RVP is likely to be out til mid October ish with his ankle injury. It was obviously a nasty sprain so that's what was expected really, about 4-6 weeks give or take. RVP needs to stop diving into tackles when he is not fully committed, it's only inevitable that he'll continue to get these kind of injuries if he does so.A shed load of Gunners are in international

Monday, September 6, 2010

Shawcross the brave

There was a youthful clogger from Stokewho was a terribly lovely kind of bloke,in fact he was so nice that I am at a lossto find words suitable for Mr Ryan Shawcross!The Daily Mail and Sun have made it rather clearthat this young man is a dear,a beacon of control and disciplineand most certainly someone not known to sin!He's had a rather glittering career,it started off with Fergie gripping his

Sunday, September 5, 2010

Wayne Rooney rhyme

There once was a young lad called Wayne,and it was from near the Mersey that he came.From quite a young age he developed a tastefor the ladies upon whom money you waste.The rumour went that it was around the bingo hallwhere our Wayne used to trawl;looking for that special grannyand then trading his cash for fanny.Since those old days a lot has changed,some would even say that our Wayne is less

Friday, September 3, 2010

Poem of the intertull: boredom

So another day passes of the interlull,isn't it too soon for life to be this dull?England are playing against the mighty Bulgaria,but that doesn't make me feel any less wearier.The Sun continues to report the so called news,but they're mainly concerned with who's being screwed by whose.Young Jack Wilshere is the subject of their latest concocted tale,but at least he wasn't climbing trees like

Thursday, September 2, 2010

Squad announced amidst ridiculous tabloid fury

So our first team squad for the coming season has been announced. It's both smaller and larger than others around if that makes any sense. It's smaller in the sense that we only have a squad of 20 over-21 year old players, but it's larger than most in the sense that we have a fantastic depth of U-21 talent which includes the likes of Walcott, Wilshere, Gibbs, JET, Vela, Szczesny and

Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Schwarzer: my final thought

I was never particularly keen for us to sign Mark Schwarzer, not only is he 37 but he is arguably no better than the goalkeeper we already have, Manuel Almunia. The transfer window has closed and we have no new keeper, Manuel Almunia has to be our man.I didn't watch that much of Fulham last season but I can certainly remember Schwarzer's howler at the Emirates. I also saw him in the World Cup,

Deadline day exclusive!

I can exclusively reveal that transfer deadline day is an over hyped turd burger which teases and tantalises, but then invariably fails to deliver. One has two choices. One can either waste a perfectly good day listening to incessant gossip and rumour, and in the process become progressively manic and infuriated. Or one can go and do something completely different, ignore the damn transfer

Monday, August 30, 2010

Fat Sam stewed, Pulis the dire and 'Arry kari

Having re-watched the weekend's game I now feel ready to comment on proceedings. The starting eleven was almost as we had predicted, RVP given the lone striking role with Arshavin and Walcott retained in the wide forward roles, Cesc returned alongside Diaby and Song in the middle. We started positively both offensively and defensively, there was a bit of aggression about our defending which is

Saturday, August 28, 2010

The start

I am slightly paralysed away from my computer and typing this brief post from a phone with a moribund battery supply. Today's result away to blackburn is exactly the kind you need to grind out if you are to be in contention come the end of the season.We showed grit, determination and desire. We played far more like a team than we did in many away games last season. The bottom line is we now

Thursday, August 26, 2010

CL draw as fat Sam's cloggers await

Year by year it seems the draws for various competitions become more drawn out as a result of various vacuous pieces of bullsh*t that no one really cares for, the problem is you care about the outcome of the draw so you watch on regardless, getting progressively irate as Michel Platini drones on whilst admiring his plump pomposity in the mirror. Anyway we have Shakhtar Donetsk, Braga and

Barca again, Twitts, Defoe cheats and await 1700

It is no surprise that Barcelona are again trying to sign a player for a pittance of a transfer fee. This time the club concerned is Liverpool and the footballer is Javier Mascherano. Again the miniature Neanderthal freak boy feels the need to comment on things, saying:“Javier won't play for the club again, I can assure you of that, and I think the Liverpool coach knows that now. Javier's

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Assorted witterings and congratulations spurs

It seems that the Squillaci signing is extremely close, the Is have been dotted and the Ts have been crossed, the one thing that may not have been done is the stocking up of the club shop's supply of the letter Q. He seems to tick all the boxes, most importantly he wants to play for us, he has experience, he is aggressive and he has a good track record. The one thing of interest is who is going

Monday, August 23, 2010

Fergie's red herring and the truth behind the murky Rock

Having researched the background to the feud between Alex Ferguson and the BBC, it has become pretty clear that Alex Ferguson may well have created this feud as a smokescreen to obscure our view of the real dirt. They key to the whole affair lies in a racehorse, the Rock of Gibraltar.Firstly let's go back a few years to 2001 when John Magnier and JP McManus first began buying shares in

Sir Alex Fergsuon, the BBC and Manchester United's dirty dirty linen

The long running refusal of the Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson to speak to the BBC stems all the way back to 2004. The BBC produced a program that looked into some rather suspicious transfer dealings that had involved Manchester United, Elite and L'Attitude, the agency that Alex Ferguson's son Jason worked for.The background to this story is also rather interesting, the BBC's

Sunday, August 22, 2010

Tangerine dreams

You simply can't argue with that. A fantastic team performance combined with so many excellent individual performances. You can only beat what is in front of you and that's precisely what we did yesterday. The starting eleven was close to my prediction, Djourou obviously wasn't 100% so Song came in at centre back, Rosicky in for Nasri in midfield, Walcott for Eboue on the right. It was

Saturday, August 21, 2010

Wenger on Scholes: spot on and undeniable

The Sun is making a massive deal of Arsene's comments regarding Paul Scholes this morning. Really there is nothing to make a big deal out of when you read the proper quotes in the Telegraph:“You ask me was Scholes a fair player: I say no,” said Wenger. “I’m sorry, for me he was not a fair player. There’s a little bit of a darker side in him, sometimes, that I did not like. I respect him

Friday, August 20, 2010

Overpaid, Redknapp's no-brainer and tomorrow

Armand Traore has apparently turned down a move to Benfica because it would result in his salary halving. I think this shows that we are overpaying some of our younger players who have no even made it as first team players. Obviously we need to attract in the best talent, however I would argue that a lot of lucrative five year deals have been thrown around too early, before players have done

Billy Gallas, Manu, and transfers attempted

So William Gallas is set to join the mighty spuds. It hardly gets me worked up because it shows that there can't have been much interest in Gallas, and one must realise that this is because he has been pretty damn poor over the last couple of seasons. As well as demanding ridiculous wages, Gallas has been a disruptive influence, an inconsistent performer, in fact the only thing he did