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2009-10 Football Thread The Second Half
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Real progress will be achieved when footballers are taught to properly knot their tie.
Phil Brown has left Hull City! 
The Club confirms that Phil Brown's contract has ended with immediate effect and that he is no longer the manager of Hull City Football Club.
We thank Phil for his significant contribution during his time as manager and we wish him well for the future. The Club greatly appreciates Phil's co-operation, patience and understanding throughout the conciliation process.
Three months since he was placed on gardening leave. Blimey.
In other amber-hued news, we've today announced a 'long standing' deal with Adidas which will see the tri-stripe toting Teutons supplying our polyester rags from July onwards. Of course, this is no news to us here as I hinted at the switch to Adidas almost a year ago...
The Club confirms that Phil Brown's contract has ended with immediate effect and that he is no longer the manager of Hull City Football Club.
We thank Phil for his significant contribution during his time as manager and we wish him well for the future. The Club greatly appreciates Phil's co-operation, patience and understanding throughout the conciliation process.
Three months since he was placed on gardening leave. Blimey.
In other amber-hued news, we've today announced a 'long standing' deal with Adidas which will see the tri-stripe toting Teutons supplying our polyester rags from July onwards. Of course, this is no news to us here as I hinted at the switch to Adidas almost a year ago...
Good response by Arsenal to Barca's advances - but it all comes down to what Fabregas wants to do. If his head has been turned he might as well be gone already, for all the good it will do to try and keep him.
I consider Liverpool to have officially entered an era of uncertainty, though things have been uncertain for a while now. We need a top manager to take us forward, but that's only one piece of the puzzle and I feel that few, if any, top managers would want to take over under the current ownership.
I have a strong suspicion that it's going to be all downhill from here. And I can't see Rafa being able to fill the Special One's shoes at Inter, though Serie A suits his style better than the Premier League.
I consider Liverpool to have officially entered an era of uncertainty, though things have been uncertain for a while now. We need a top manager to take us forward, but that's only one piece of the puzzle and I feel that few, if any, top managers would want to take over under the current ownership.
I have a strong suspicion that it's going to be all downhill from here. And I can't see Rafa being able to fill the Special One's shoes at Inter, though Serie A suits his style better than the Premier League.
Phil Brown has left Hull City!
The Club confirms that Phil Brown's contract has ended with immediate effect and that he is no longer the manager of Hull City Football Club.
We thank Phil for his significant contribution during his time as manager and we wish him well for the future. The Club greatly appreciates Phil's co-operation, patience and understanding throughout the conciliation process.
Three months since he was placed on gardening leave. Blimey.
In other amber-hued news, we've today announced a 'long standing' deal with Adidas which will see the tri-stripe toting Teutons supplying our polyester rags from July onwards. Of course, this is no news to us here as I hinted at the switch to Adidas almost a year ago...
well done jaffa. i hope that addidas start making good looking kits now. the one you lot had a season ago, with the thick black and amber stripes was beautiful...
Striped shirts are my preference, and the one you're referring to was indeed a thing of great beauty – I'm wearing mine now, as it happens.
Unfortunately, Adidas have a tendency to issue all but the really big clubs with 'template' shirts – their teamwear range for 2010-11 only features one striped design that I can see, and that's the one that Stoke City have had foisted upon them...
The stripes have smaller dashed stripes running alongside them that I'm not keen on, and this shirt commits the heinous crime of having a totally plain back – something that will spoil any striped shirt, and something that is unnecessary for us because black and amber don't contrast against each other as much as some other combinations (like Wednesday's blue and white, for example), meaning that white numbering and lettering can be used and be easily visible.
The template is available in black and yellow – ambercize that yellow and I'm guessing next season's kit won't be a million miles away from this...
The only other option would be for us to get a Hull Cityized version of a striped shirt worn by another Adidas-clad team (Milan, for example), or for us to get a totally bespoke design. I think the former isn't that likely, and there's no way the latter is going to happen – they just don't do that sort of thing for clubs of our stature.
And to think – we switch from Umbro just as they're about to roll out their very lovely 'Tailored' range across all their club teams. Pah.
Jaffa Cake said:
I think the plain back totally ruins the shirt. Adidas did the same thing to the template shirts they use in MLS - or at least that's what Columbus' away shirt has had done to it. I was going to buy one but I've held off because of the plain back.
The previous two Hull City designs were very nice examples of the stripes. I think my favorite striped design is Inter Milan's. (but the best Italian shirt design has to be Sampdoria IMO, it seems retro)
Rafa Benitez is the new Inter manager.
He inherits a great squad, one would imagine he will bring home silverware next season but he's not going to be able to repeat Mourinho's triple.
Now, who the hell is going to end up managing Liverpool? I don't think the club will be able to attract a top-shelf manager, but without one I feel we are doomed.
Striped shirts are my preference, and the one you're referring to was indeed a thing of great beauty I'm wearing mine now, as it happens.
Unfortunately, Adidas have a tendency to issue all but the really big clubs with 'template' shirts their teamwear range for 2010-11 only features one striped design that I can see, and that's the one that Stoke City have had foisted upon them...
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The stripes have smaller dashed stripes running alongside them that I'm not keen on, and this shirt commits the heinous crime of having a totally plain back something that will spoil any striped shirt, and something that is unnecessary for us because black and amber don't contrast against each other as much as some other combinations (like Wednesday's blue and white, for example), meaning that white numbering and lettering can be used and be easily visible.
The template is available in black and yellow ambercize that yellow and I'm guessing next season's kit won't be a million miles away from this...
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The only other option would be for us to get a Hull Cityized version of a striped shirt worn by another Adidas-clad team (Milan, for example), or for us to get a totally bespoke design. I think the former isn't that likely, and there's no way the latter is going to happen they just don't do that sort of thing for clubs of our stature.
And to think we switch from Umbro just as they're about to roll out their very lovely 'Tailored' range across all their club teams. Pah.
posh lad you....
the black and gold isn't too bad... i bet they get something nice for the amber magicians....
Is Kenny Dalglish going to be the next Kevin Keegan?
The Hodgson rumors continue. He's a quality manager, possibly more suited to Liverpool than Benitez was, but why would he want to leave Fulham when he's done so well there?
The Hodgson rumors continue. He's a quality manager, possibly more suited to Liverpool than Benitez was, but why would he want to leave Fulham when he's done so well there?
Is Kenny Dalglish going to be the next Kevin Keegan?
The Hodgson rumors continue. He's a quality manager, possibly more suited to Liverpool than Benitez was, but why would he want to leave Fulham when he's done so well there?
It's all smoke and mirrors for Southgate.
Bad news for Liverpool – one manager has already moved to rule himself out of the running for the Anfield hotseat.
"The Liverpools are beyond me because of the stature of the club."
Sorry, Scousers – you're not big enough for Phil.
"The Liverpools are beyond me because of the stature of the club."
Sorry, Scousers – you're not big enough for Phil.
I'm pleased to have put your mind at rest.
Meanwhile, now that Brown has officially left we can officially appoint a new manager. Apparently we're going to name our new gaffer in the next seven days, Paul Hart has emerged as the favourite...
Meanwhile, now that Brown has officially left we can officially appoint a new manager. Apparently we're going to name our new gaffer in the next seven days, Paul Hart has emerged as the favourite...
Heh.
The fixtures are literally due out any minute so we'll see opening game, final game, the local derbies, Boxing Day and Forest away. Those are the big ones I'm looking for.
The fixtures are literally due out any minute so we'll see opening game, final game, the local derbies, Boxing Day and Forest away. Those are the big ones I'm looking for.
Nov 6: Blackpool - Everton.
I honestly never thought I'd see this as a premier league fixture...
http://www.premierleague.com/page/FixturesResults/0,,12306,00.html
I honestly never thought I'd see this as a premier league fixture...
http://www.premierleague.com/page/FixturesResults/0,,12306,00.html
You know, it's nice to get a set of fixtures with proper teams on it.
Swansea City at home on the opening day, Bristol away on the final...
Swansea City at home on the opening day, Bristol away on the final...
Given that the 2010-11 fixtures are out, there's no reason not to start one – although I imagine it would be a bit quieter than usual due to the World Cup, which has its own dedicated thread of course.
If you fancy starting the 2010-11 thread, please feel free – I don't have a monopoly on starting soccerball-related threads or owt.
Once the club handyman is assigned to screw a 'Jim Gannon' name plaque on the manager's office door, the process will be complete.
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