He's just a cranky old man. I don't think he's ever admitted that any foul, penalty or card against his team was deserved. His achievements are beyond question but his sportsmanship is a doubt at times.
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He's just a cranky old man. I don't think he's ever admitted that any foul, penalty or card against his team was deserved. His achievements are beyond question but his sportsmanship is a doubt at times.
His comments about international teams 'wasting time' playing 'futile' friendlies during the season might carry more weight had he not taken his team out to Saudi Arabia this January (in the middle of the season, don't forget) to play in a money-spinning friendly.
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I know Arsenal have been off form lately, but this is still a shocker...Bolton?
As things stand Man U can nearly call the engraver...Chelsea are snapping at their heels but the only thing that will change things now are some major dropped points by United.
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I'm sure Diaby's horror tackle will dredge up the whole Eduardo thing again, and Wenger is gonna get raked over the coals.
Birmingham are now up 3-1 on yet another dodgy Rob Styles penalty call.
Arsenal are level with a penalty - you have to think they'll find a winner.
Lots of penalties today.
Arsenal are level with a penalty - you have to think they'll find a winner.
Lots of penalties today.
Bolton 2-3 Arsenal
Didn't see that happening at half time but then again it is still Bolton.
Goodnight and goodbye Derby. Someone has to make way for Watford (or Hull seeing as they won 3-0)
They only need 5 more points to avoid the embarrassing record of lowest points in a season (currently Sunderland 05/06), but 5 points will be a major struggle for them.
Didn't see that happening at half time but then again it is still Bolton.
Goodnight and goodbye Derby. Someone has to make way for Watford (or Hull seeing as they won 3-0)
They only need 5 more points to avoid the embarrassing record of lowest points in a season (currently Sunderland 05/06), but 5 points will be a major struggle for them.
Maybe it's just me, but is this becoming a trend? Promotion really seems a poisoned chalice.
I think he was operating on a referee's version of "two wrongs must make a right".
Also... Jamo saved another penalty. If only the same could have happened in France too.
It would have been nice, but England didn't score so James shouldn't take too much blame.
Man U are already up with a fancy backheeled goal from Ronaldo.
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Oh my God - not only is Wenger admitting to have seen a foul committed by one of his players, he is also admitting it was the proper call? What's next, Ferguson agreeing with referees?!? Surely not.
Sheff Wed 1 - 1 Stoke
21' 1 Richard Cresswell
82' Franck Songo'o 1
avoiding relegation one point at a time... maybe...
21' 1 Richard Cresswell
82' Franck Songo'o 1
avoiding relegation one point at a time...
maybe...
We were quite, quite ace today. The away end started exiting with a good 20 minute left to go.
A tale of three cities. Lovely stuff.
Still a long way to go yet, though...
just finished reading that one....
The Man City penalty was a little dodgy, but as he gave it he had to send Quedrue off. But I feel sorry for Styles, Quedrue and Jaidi do look alike
However, the penalty he gave us was never a penalty, but I guess you take em when you get em.
Blimey Newcastle United are 4-1 winners over hapless Tottenham. Mr Keegan might be looking a little less stressed now.
Blimey Newcastle United are 4-1 winners over hapless Tottenham. Mr Keegan might be looking a little less stressed now.
looks like the media will have to sharpen their knives for some other club for the moment.
Keegan, Keegan.
I'm not surprised that Spurs leaked goals, they've been doing it all season...but for Newcastle to score four is rather an event. If Newcastle wanted some momentum they have it now.
Liverpool controlled the match against Everton but were wasteful in their finishing. Gerrard's volley was very close, Kuyt and Babel could each have bagged a goal. Liverpool are good at holding on to a lead but against Everton it would have been wise to try and get more of a cushion IMO. Three points is three points, of course.
Hold your horses a moment it looks like Wednesday might be in a spot of bother. It seems the Owls named six on-loan players in their Tiger-pleasing draw against Stoke City, Football League rules though state only five members of the 16 man squad can be loanees.avoiding relegation one point at a time...
The punishment could include a fine or possibly being docked the point they earned through the draw. Worryingly, Stoke could be awarded (and are apparently appealing for) the full three points for the match, an outcome that may have a bearing on our own promotion hopes.
Bloody hell, pachyderm can't your lot count?
Stoke a desperate!
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Shola Ameobi loan fee of £500,000 & £25,000 per week in wages for 6 weeks work, plus for £500,000 bonus loan fee if Stoke are promoted.
His touch is so poor he usually traps a ball further than I can kick a ball!
daily mail link
Shola Ameobi loan fee of £500,000 & £25,000 per week in wages for 6 weeks work, plus for £500,000 bonus loan fee if Stoke are promoted.
His touch is so poor he usually traps a ball further than I can kick a ball!
There's one obvious reason why they've resorted to such desperate measures – we've clearly scared them.
Ta muchly.
Actually, one good thing about yesterday's results that I haven't mentioned... our win and Sheffield Wednesday's inability to clinch a similar result means that we're now mathematically safe from relegation. Phew!
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