*Official* English Football Season 2005-06

[Craig]

Just wondering has anybody seen new Arsenal signing Emmanuel Adebayor play much? It has been a while since I have seen Monaco play and that was in the Champions League. From what I have read from the reports (we don't get much Ligue 1 coverage here unfortunatly, and not enough to create any opinions and thoughts) that is a player who will give problems to defenders with his height and ability in the air. The progress of this Diaby fellow should be interesting.

Just another thing though I'm surprised by the lack of interest from English clubs for the services of Michael Ballack, who as everybody knows is availble to sign on a Bosman. Think he could probably offer something to all four of the big four in England, or even Tottenham or Newcastle who are usually interested in everybody.

Now it is likely he will join Real Madrid by I don't know if he will actually offer them anything, unless as just another big name player?

 

[James]

OT: Craig, if you're free, are you able to come onto MSN please?

 

[Barney Rubble]

Adebayor = good signing.

Me = off to Fratton Park this afternoon to see Pompski play the most important game of their season so far. Can't wait.

 

[BoyBrumby]

Ha. 2-0. Go Citeh!!

 

[Tom Halsey]

Miles offside.

 

[luckyeddie]

Miles offside.

Really?

I had to giggle when the commentator spoke about the 'new look' United defence - looks just the same as the old one to me.

Clueless and pedestrian.

 

[Burpey]

In my laziness, may one of you nice Englishman tell me who, where, and when Newc Utd are playing this weekend?

 

[Tom Halsey]

The defence doesn't look good, at all.

I'm holding out with the hope that when they gel they'll be more effective.

 

[Scaly piscine]

In my laziness, may one of you nice Englishman tell me who, where, and when Newc Utd are playing this weekend?

Newcastle are away to Fulham, kick off in 1 hour.

 

[Scaly piscine]

45:00
Man Utd substitution: Patrice Evra replaced by Alan Smith (tactical).


Was Evra *that* bad?

 

[Burpey]

Newcastle are away to Fulham, kick off in 1 hour.

Thank you very much

 

[Tom Halsey]

What a joke.

 

[dontcloseyoureyes]

OHHHH YEAAAAHHHHH

Go City!

 

[Scaly piscine]

64:59
Foul by Cristiano Ronaldo (Man Utd) on Andy Cole (Man City). Cristiano Ronaldo (Man Utd) dismissed for serious foul play.


How bad was it?

 

[Tom Halsey]

64:59
Foul by Cristiano Ronaldo (Man Utd) on Andy Cole (Man City). Cristiano Ronaldo (Man Utd) dismissed for serious foul play.


How bad was it?

Didn't touch him, hence the 'what a joke' post.

 

[Scaly piscine]

Didn't touch him, hence the 'what a joke' post.

Yea but you're slightly biassed... horse scoring is a slight bummer for my FPL prospects.

 

[BoyBrumby]

Didn't touch him, hence the 'what a joke' post.

yeah, red was maybe harsh. Two-footed lunge with studs raised tho.

Anyway, 2-1. Poo.

 

[Tom Halsey]

yeah, red was maybe harsh. Two-footed lunge with studs raised tho.

Anyway, 2-1. Poo.

I think a yellow would have been fair enough to be honest.

 

[BoyBrumby]

I think a yellow would have been fair enough to be honest.

Wouldn't disagree myself, I guess the ref would argue "intent" tho.

 

[Scaly piscine]

For me if a professional footballer on a million plus a year tackles with two feet and studs raised he deserves to get sent off and suspended. Whether they cripple someone or not is a matter of luck - so I don't see the need to differentiate between awful tackles that break a leg and those that don't they both need to be dealt with.