May 12, 201313 yr I often root for Chorley as they have a couple of ex-Blackburn Rovers players down there and put on offers for Rovers season ticket holders sometimes. I've never been able to take them up on the offer, but the fact they do such a thing has made me aware of them, and that's all it takes for me to want a team to win.
May 12, 201313 yr [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JgUevnYJOvI]Wow! - Watford score in last seconds after Leics missed pen - YouTube[/ame]
May 12, 201313 yr It's hilarious how Pellegrini announces he wants to leave Malaga yesterday to make it look as if this deal wasn't agreed ages ago. I don't think he'll do a good job at all, which is great news. Big relief Newcastle won today, it means we can't get relegated, Jose Bosingwa is my hero. A lot of action this weekend, Rooney's now put in a transfer request? Wow, it was rejected but as we all know, if he wants to go and is serious about it, he's going. You know that little shit will have no problem turning his back and going to City (I just thought I'd mention it before Daryl does).
May 12, 201313 yr If I was the ref I would've abandoned the game as there was still a few seconds left but the fans caused it to be un-playable. And then I'd get the fuck out of the country.
May 12, 201313 yr If it gets past a certain minute does the score not stand? Or is that only for electric/lighting/whatever failure and weather? I guess fans would do it more often in important games if you could just do that. Especially since en masse you probably won't get arrested.
May 12, 201313 yr ^I have no idea, check out Ben Foster: https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=jbGmuygJOk8#t=15s King of the blooper.
May 12, 201313 yr http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2323318/Harry-Redknapp-bar-QPR-lap-honour.html Is that a bit far? It would seem kind of silly to give them a lap of honour, their wages and horrible performances all season have left the club in a fucking mess.
May 13, 201313 yr Cesc Fabregas in Manchester United's sights but Arsenal have first option on ex-skipper EXCLUSIVE: Spaniard would be happy to return to Premier League Manchester United have launched a stunning bid to sign former Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas from Spanish champions Barcelona. Standard Sport understands United are determined to make a huge signal of intent, following Sir Alex Ferguson’s decision to retire, by luring Fabregas to Old Trafford while they are also attempting to buy back Cristiano Ronaldo from Real Madrid. It is believed contact has been made with Barcelona over Fabregas, who swapped the Emirates Stadium for the Nou Camp in a £35million deal just two years ago. Barcelona still owe the Gunners £5m of that fee and would be looking to recoup at least £20m for the Spain international. Fabregas has struggled to make much of an impact at the Catalan giants and has been under heavy criticism from the club’s fans for his performances this season. The 26-year-old midfielder has been regularly left out of the starting XI, although he was picked for the 2-1 win against Atletico Madrid last night with the La Liga title already won. Barcelona are keen to make changes to the squad following their humiliating 7-0 aggregate defeat by Bayern Munich in the Champions League semi-final and are ready to listen to offers. Fabregas would be happy to return to the Premier League, where he made a huge impact during his eight years in an Arsenal shirt. It has been reported Arsenal inserted a clause when they sold Fabregas to Barcelona to ensure they had first option on buying him back, while Arsene Wenger said last January that he believed the player would return to Emirates one day. “I’m not convinced that he will not one day come back here because he is a real Arsenal man,” added the Gunners boss. “He loves Arsenal, he watches every Arsenal game.” United want to strengthen the midfield as they look to retain the League title next season under new manager David Moyes while also competing for the Champion League. Paul Scholes has retired, Anderson is expected to be sold, Darren Fletcher’s future is uncertain because of an on-going health issue and Phil Jones’s future is at centre-half. Michael Carrick is United’s main playmaker but he turns 32 in July. Fabregas has been identified as a key acquisition and United’s interest will stun Arsenal, who are expected to spend big themselves this summer. It remains to be seen whether they will try to exercise their option on Fabregas and use up a lot of their budget on just one player. Fabregas admitted following Barcelona’s victory last night that he hadn’t been at his best since joining them. “I have to improve, I need to be self-critical once the season ends but I’m young and I can do it,” he said. United, who beat Swansea 2-1 yesterday to give Ferguson the perfect send-off in his last game in charge at Old Trafford, are confident they can buy back Ronaldo from Real. Ronaldo is refusing to sign a new contract at the Spanish club and his current deal has two years left to run. The Portugal international has scored 200 goals for Real since joining from United for £80m in 2009 but is unsettled at the Bernabeu. He played a huge part in Ferguson’s side claiming nine major honours during his six years there, including three League titles and the Champions League in 2008. Despite Ferguson’s claim that Wayne Rooney is not for sale, it is understood United will listen to offers for the England international. After leaving Rooney out of his squad to face Swansea yesterday, Ferguson said the striker had asked for a transfer. As Standard Sport revealed last week, United do not want to sell him to a Premier League rival and Paris St-Germain are the strong favourites for his signature. Former United defender Gary Neville has warned Rooney there is nowhere better to play his football than Old Trafford and believes the player needs to be guided properly by the people who know him best. “Wayne needs to surround himself with his family and his players. The ones who have been here for a long time will bring him round,” Neville told Sky Sports. “He is not someone who will make rash decisions but he needs people around him to give him good advice. This is the only club he should be playing at. If you play for this club for 20 years it is not a bed of roses. You struggle mentally at times. He will be going through a difficult moment. Neville will become Rooney’s coach later this month for England friendly internationals against Republic of Ireland and Brazil. http://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/cesc-fabregas-in-manchester-uniteds-sights-but-arsenal-have-first-option-on-exskipper-8613874.html
May 13, 201313 yr [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iAEFIaiqHc0]Coentrao went to the bench - YouTube[/ame] msn: Coentrao took his place on the Real Madrid bench for the match against Espanyol, and on most days, there would be nothing unusual with that. But on Saturday, he wasn’t in the match-day squad. Goalkeeper Iker Casillas gives Coentrao a double take, but even after he explains the situation to the Portugal defender it just doesn’t seem to sink in that he is not supposed to be there. Even Jose Mourinho gets a good laugh out of his blunder, and let’s face it, smiles have been in short supply at Madrid lately. Cristiano Ronaldo’s reaction says all you need to know about what he thinks about Coentrao — even he knows his close friend isn’t too bright sometimes.
May 13, 201313 yr Whoever did the stupid music and zoom editing must think its funnier than it is, but that was good.
May 13, 201313 yr Two goals for Man Utd's Wilfred Zaha demolishes Brighton's hope of the Prem Brighton 0-2 Crystal Palace (88 mins) Watford v Palace later this month at Wembley for a place in the Premier League
May 13, 201313 yr So Palace V Watford. I'm hoping for Watford to go up for three reasons. 1. It will mean Watford are validated for sacking the man who became Burnley's manager (anything that makes Burnley look crap is great in my books) 2. It'll be interesting to see what will happen to all the loan players Watford have. 3. I don't like Holloway.
May 13, 201313 yr I too hope Watford go up, in part because Zola's a gent, but mainly so I don't have to listen to the ramblings of that mad man Holloway, and constantly see comments from people who think he's a "legend".
May 13, 201313 yr Mancini dismissed officially according to Henry Winter on Twitter. Hardly news but was obviously coming but now it's happened.
May 13, 201313 yr It is with regret that Manchester City Football Club announces that Roberto Mancini has been relieved of his duties as Manchester City Manager. This has been a difficult decision for the owner, Chairman and Board to make and it is the outcome of a planned end of season review process that has been brought forward in light of recent speculation and out of respect for Roberto and his extensive contributions to the Football Club. Despite everyone’s best efforts, the Club has failed to achieve any of its stated targets this year, with the exception of qualification for next season’s UEFA Champions League. This, combined with an identified need to develop a holistic approach to all aspects of football at the Club, has meant that the decision has been taken to find a new manager for the 2013/14 season and beyond. Chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak said: “Roberto’s record speaks for itself and he has the respect and gratitude of Sheikh Mansour, myself and the Board for all of his hard work and commitment over the last three and a half years. He has clearly also secured the love and respect of our fans. He has done as he promised and delivered silverware and success, breaking the Club’s 35-year trophy drought and securing the title in 2012. I would like to personally and publicly thank him for his dedication to the progress that he has overseen and for his support and continued friendship." Assistant Manager Brian Kidd will take interim responsibility for the remaining two games of the season and the post-season tour to the United States.
May 13, 201313 yr For the first time in memory someone takes an interest in what you think about City, instead of you constantly having to bring it up, and you come out with that.
May 13, 201313 yr Ive just had enough of the constant bad smell emiting from the Ethihad these days... lost for words..
May 14, 201313 yr I don't think many are surprised. It was a pretty crap season (all things considered).
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