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2008-09 Football Thread - The Second Half

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You can take encouragement from the fact it doesn't look like Newcastle and Middlesbrough will pick up any more points this season, can't be certain though. If we can keep Bridges I think he'll have a big impact next season
 
CarlisleUnited said:
You can take encouragement from the fact it doesn't look like Newcastle and Middlesbrough will pick up any more points this season, can't be certain though.
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Thing is, they play each other a week today so at least one of them will gain some points – the ideal result from our point of view would be a draw. Meanwhile, Villa play both clubs before the end of the season so if Mr O'Neill could arrange for his side to whoop some north-east ass in the upcoming weeks it would be much appreciated.

We now really need to beat Stoke City on Saturday...
 
Fuzzy14 said:
BTW, can we have a voluntary ban on phrases in this thread such as 'business end of the season'?
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I'd also like to add to the list of banned phrases...

  • Reality check
  • Freefall
  • The bubble's burst
  • Half-time team talk at Eastlands
...which the pundits repeat ad nauseam with such glee and relish.

Meanwhile, my prediction is for Manchester United to progress this evening.
 
Jaffa Cake said:
Stockport County are the latest club to go into administration...
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Not at all unexpected TBH. Our ex-Chairman and Managing Director signed a debenture deal which may have seemed like a good idea at the time but soon turned sour. We'll be back from this, though whether we have much of a team left is another matter.
 
Wow. I really feel sorry for Gibbs.

Well, that was not quite what I expected. Arsenal looked threatening in the first few minutes, but Gibbs' slip-up and Park's cashing it in really took the wind out of the Gunners' sails. Some have said that lousy goalkeeping allowed Ronaldo's free kick into the back of the net, but I just didn't see it -- looked like a great strike to me.

Now what I really don't see is Fletcher's red card. Who says Man Utd gets all the breaks from the refs? I think he'll be sorely missed in the finals.

Other than that, a dream night for Utd.
 
We are dangerously close to another Chelsea - United final...I can't say I'm excited about that. Though, we can expect some entertaining banter from Platini and Blatter, who are sure to complain about it.

Best of luck to Barca...
 
I missed the game last night and have not seen the highlights yet but I heard the Fletcher sending off was shocking, did he get a big touch on the ball or did he just brush it? Hoping for a Barca win tonight
 
He shouldn't have been sent off, CarlisleUnited – he won the ball and the penalty was extremely harsh, never mind the red card.
 
"I felt the fans were really up for a big night and to disappoint people who stand behind the team so much hurts." - Wenger

At least he understands a bit 🙁
 
Lord Blackadder said:
We are dangerously close to another Chelsea - United final...I can't say I'm excited about that. Though, we can expect some entertaining banter from Platini and Blatter, who are sure to complain about it.

Best of luck to Barca...
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I'm not excited about a United/Chelsea final although it could go either way.Barca/United on the other hand is drool worthy although United would probably lose.
 
that early goal sure led to the italian style concrete mixers start again

i know it's the only way to win against barca but no team made me wish for a fast 2 goal turn around in the last 5 minutes more than chelsea's playing
 
So, I've overcome last night's bitter disappointment.... and watching Chelsea v Barcelona.

Part of me wants Hiddink to win. But, OTOH... please, not another Chelsea v Man Utd final.

BTW, how did Chelsea not get to 2-0! Drogba.... man, what a chance!

Must admit Chelsea are not enjoying the ref ATM.
 
Chelsea could have had 3 penalties by now.. and Barcelona has had 0 shots on target! (8 mins left)

If Chelsea were not to win... 😱

There you go again.... 1 shot on target, and they win. I really feel sorry for Chelsea.

Don't know which side I want less to win in the final.
 
You know, I'd only just mentioned to Miss Jaffa Cake that I fancied Barcelona to get one good shot in during injury time... 😀
 
93 minute. 1st shot on goal of barca and it's in

oh boy so much for my hoped for last minute turnaround


that's what you get for playing like the italian national team
 
takao said:
93 minute. 1st shot on goal of barca and it's in

oh boy so much for my hoped for last minute turnaround


that's what you get for playing like the italian national team
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I am so gutted, Chelsea should have had at least two penalties!!!
 
takao said:
93 minute. 1st shot on goal of barca and it's in

oh boy so much for my hoped for last minute turnaround


that's what you get for playing like the italian national team
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When the Italian national team wins, everyone shouts "it's all about the result".
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stridemat said:
I am so gutted, Chelsea should have had at least two penalties!!!
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Exactly.

This is going to be a first for me: I think I really prefer Mac Utd to win in the final.
Let's hope they have a decent ref then.
 
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