OK, I didn't know how that works in other sports outside the US. I probably incorrectly assumed that all the players would try as hard as they could, even though it's a friendly. Bad assumption most likely.
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2008-09 Football Thread
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OK, I didn't know how that works in other sports outside the US. I probably incorrectly assumed that all the players would try as hard as they could, even though it's a friendly. Bad assumption most likely.
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going to see any match in the UK is going to be better than a aaa, aa, a single baseball game in the states. the rivalries, even at a "friendly", lend themselves to be very good matches most of the time.
procuring tickets is going to be the real problem. most clubs, i assume actually all clubs, require that you buy a membership. then you get the chance to buy tickets. some travel agencies have package deals. i'd look into one of those first then go from there. the scalpers would be my last option.
Depends on the size of the club and the match in question if it's Arsenal or Chelsea we're talking about then I'd agree, but for the Championship matches swiftaw mentions I reckon Badandy should be alright.
One thing though, Badandy whatever you do do not go and see QPR. They're bloody awful to watch.
I had a dream last night that Arsenal bought Michael Turner off us.
XIII make sure this doesn't happen.
XIII make sure this doesn't happen.
I had a dream last night that Arsenal bought Michael Turner off us.
XIII make sure this doesn't happen.
No problem, I gave Arsene a quick buzz and he says the transfer is off.
I'm sure there'll be an emergency meeting at Premier League headquarters first thing on Monday.
As a Chelsea fan who's not Markleshark, so I'm not too sure why I'm replying to this post, I'm very excited
As a football fan, hm. Indifferent.
That wink will forever be etched into my mind.
Milan and Barca are still making eyes at Adebayor...what's the likelihood he'll still be at the Emirates next season?
Paul Ince has been officially named as the new Blackburn Rovers manager.
It'll be interesting to see how he gets on...
It'll be interesting to see how he gets on...
I think he'll do a good job. it could also be a good stepping stone to the England job.
It's a bit of a step up, and perhaps a spell at a Championship level club would have given him useful experience before moving onto employment in the Premier League. But he's got talent and potential, and he may very well do a good job for Blackburn. He's cut his managerial teeth in the lower leagues though, which is something I approve of.
Hopefully though it'll take a few matches for him to pick up his first win, though. Any match after their second fixture will do.
Hopefully though it'll take a few matches for him to pick up his first win, though. Any match after their second fixture will do.
If we get a decent amount of money for him, sell him. Provided we invest it in another striker - Villa please.
Also bring me Arshavin now.. we've been linked with him, I want him at Arsenal!!
Today, we have mostly been linked with Kris Boyd of Glasgow Rangers.
With quality pointing like that, I reckon he'd be a great signing. Forget all those namby pamby stepovers favoured by Ronaldo and similar foppish 'stars', proper pointing is the mark of a truly great player.
With quality pointing like that, I reckon he'd be a great signing. Forget all those namby pamby stepovers favoured by Ronaldo and similar foppish 'stars', proper pointing is the mark of a truly great player.
Blimey.
Meanwhile, my sources are telling me this evening that we're in advanced discussions with Alan Smith. I trust this is the player currently plying his trade with Newcastle United, and not the now retired Arsenal Player and Sky Sports pundit...
I'm not sure how he measures up when it comes to pointing, though. I'll have to look into this.
Meanwhile, my sources are telling me this evening that we're in advanced discussions with Alan Smith. I trust this is the player currently plying his trade with Newcastle United, and not the now retired Arsenal Player and Sky Sports pundit...
I'm not sure how he measures up when it comes to pointing, though. I'll have to look into this.
Blimey.
Meanwhile, my sources are telling me this evening that we're in advanced discussions with Alan Smith. I trust this is the player currently plying his trade with Newcastle United, and not the now retired Arsenal Player and Sky Sports pundit...
I'm not sure how he measures up when it comes to pointing, though. I'll have to look into this.
may not point much but gives his all. If you do get him, it will be a fantastic signing for you.
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If what I've heard is true and he does sign, I can see some folk not being happy due to his Leeds connections.
But a proven Premier League player and occasional England international? Wouldn't be a bad signing at all...
But a proven Premier League player and occasional England international? Wouldn't be a bad signing at all...
I blame Sam Allardyce myself.
Meanwhile, I've got used to some sections of the media showing up their lack of knowledge of the mighty Tigers – understandable perhaps given that we've never been within a sniff of The Greatest League In The World™ before. A common example is seeing some of the tabloids using the wrong City crest when they're making mention of whichever Bolton player we're reckoned to be signing next. It's not an uncommon sight to see the 'Hinchliffe' crest used instead of our current one, which has only been our identifying mark for the past seven years or so.
However, the News of The World excelled itself this weekend by not only showing the wrong crest, but also the wrong team and sport. Rather than a magnificent Tiger-based badge, readers were instead treated to an image of the crest of Hull FC, our egg-chasing groundmates!
Honestly.
Meanwhile, I've got used to some sections of the media showing up their lack of knowledge of the mighty Tigers – understandable perhaps given that we've never been within a sniff of The Greatest League In The World™ before. A common example is seeing some of the tabloids using the wrong City crest when they're making mention of whichever Bolton player we're reckoned to be signing next. It's not an uncommon sight to see the 'Hinchliffe' crest used instead of our current one, which has only been our identifying mark for the past seven years or so.
However, the News of The World excelled itself this weekend by not only showing the wrong crest, but also the wrong team and sport. Rather than a magnificent Tiger-based badge, readers were instead treated to an image of the crest of Hull FC, our egg-chasing groundmates!
Honestly.
Hull AFC, Hull FC and Hull KR - if even the mighty journo's of the News of the World are confused, how will the rest of us cope?
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