[Portman]

As far as I reckon, Milan isn't even level with Arsenal when it comes to current league positions... make no mistake, I'm a Milanfan, but it seems you harbour some extreme hate against this club...

If Arsenal started with -8 points and with their transfers totally fcked (like we had... Ibrahimovic, Zambrotta... etc), they'd be fighting for the 6th place with Everton or so.

PSV? (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

LaLiga-pool walked over them in the quarters.

[misha]

Don't you have ANYTHING positive to say about Arsenal?

They have a nice stadium (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Arsenal are o.k. In England I really hate United

This post has been edited by mishale: Apr 17 2007, 10:06 PM

[kurtsimonw]

They have a nice stadium (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Arsenal are o.k. In England I really hate United

It may look big and 'futuristic' from the outside. But it's rerally awkward once your inside the stadium, and for those that sit down at football games, you can't. There's no leg-space, one of the worst modern stadiums around.

Now Man City have a top-notch stadia.

[Portman]

It may look big and 'futuristic' from the outside. But it's rerally awkward once your inside the stadium, and for those that sit down at football games, you can't. There's no leg-space, one of the worst modern stadiums around.

Benfica's replica. Just check out:

Arsenal's:
(IMG:http://www.bbc.co.uk/london/content/images/2006/07/18/emirates3_440x330.jpg)

The original, from Lisbon:
(IMG:http://www.euro-goal.info/eurox/england/images/stadiums/a/emirates%20stadium.jpg)

Obviously the Arsenal's is really amazing from the outside. Benfica's not. But from the inside, they're almost the same.

[misha]

We can make it impossible for Mourinho to go, says Terry

John Terry spoke for many Chelsea fans yesterday when he expressed his hope that winning the quadruple would make it impossible for the club to dispense with José Mourinho. The manager’s position remains precarious, despite his much-publicised hug with Roman Abramovich after the FA Cup semi-final win over Blackburn Rovers on Sunday, with the Russian still minded to replace him with a more attack-minded coach who would be easier to control.

Although Terry was careful not to criticise the Chelsea owner, it is clear that his sympathy lies with Mourinho, the captain urging the club to “do the right thing” by the man who has led them to four leading trophies in 2½ seasons. Chelsea could yet add a third Barclays Premiership title, a first Champions League and another FA Cup and Terry hopes that finishing the season with a shower of silverware will be enough to save Mourinho’s job.

“No one will leave the club if we win the quadruple, definitely not,” he said. “I don’t see anyone leaving this summer at all. We are a tight-knit family and we want to keep it that way for many years. One thing we have at Chelsea is that we have been very much together over the last two or three years. That has got us where we are and is a big factor in our success.

“Seeing the hug in the papers is great for every player. As a team, on the pitch and off the pitch, we are fully together and that’s the main thing. What goes on behind the scenes is not about us and all we can do is put in the right results and help people that way.”

While Mourinho’s position will not be resolved until the end of the season, Terry is also facing an uncertain future after talks about a new contract broke down last month. Discussions over Frank Lampard’s proposed extension have also reached an impasse after Chelsea refused to match the £130,000-a-week wages enjoyed by Michael Ballack and Andriy Shevchenko, but Terry is hoping that both players will stay at Stamford Bridge.

“If we can keep Frank, myself and the manager, we will achieve great things over many years,” the defender said. “The manager has been great for me and hopefully the club will do the right thing by him, by myself and Frank. I want to stay for life and have told the club that, but negotiations have broken down. I’m not going to go in there when I have got so many more important things on my mind.”

With Chelsea out to overhaul Manchester United’s three-point lead at the top of the Premiership, Terry believes that injuries to Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic could prove crucial. “We had a bit of misfortune earlier in the season but now have everyone fit at the right time,” he said. “Rio has been playing brilliantly well alongside Vidic and he is a big miss for them. Those two are the backbone and any team would miss them.”

While Terry is relishing the tussle for trophies with United, Stuart Pearce fears that the dominance of the big clubs is damaging the long-term health of English football.

“I think it’s extremely one-sided,” the Manchester City manager said. “There is a massive gorge between the top four and maybe even the top two or three and the rest of the league. Statistically you might say four teams can win the league, but Liverpool haven’t won it for years, so that perhaps narrows it down even more.”

times

[Tennie]

Obviously the Arsenal's is really amazing from the outside. Benfica's not. But from the inside, they're almost the same.

I've been to Benfica's stadium, for what it's worth. The seating there is very comfortable -- and ticket prices a whole lot more reasonable than ticket prices in the UK. Tribune seats were 30 euros.

[Portman]

I've been to Benfica's stadium, for what it's worth. The seating there is very comfortable -- and ticket prices a whole lot more reasonable than ticket prices in the UK. Tribune seats were 30 euros.

I've been to some matches too there. Prices around 20-30-35 euros... the usual.

Not only in Benfica but Porto, Sporting and the other stadiums too. (And we, portuguese, think those are quite expensive)

Expensive for a sh!t league like our. In England... it's another world.

[Milan Are Brilli...]

Benfica's replica.

Obviously the Arsenal's is really amazing from the outside. Benfica's not. But from the inside, they're almost the same.

Benfica's looks a hell of a lot nicer...

Mind you not a big fan of Arsenal, mainly their fans, their worse than United or Chelsea's, whatever player plays well in their team is the best in the world at their respective position (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)

[Rossoneri7]

WOW .... Benificia has an amazing stadium, never actually pictured Portugues stadiums to be as amazing as that !!! (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif)

I always thought they were more like Italian stadiums ..

Btw .. Didn't they play the EURO 04 in Portugal ?! If so, then that explains a lot (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

[dst]

WOW .... Benificia has an amazing stadium

Haven't seen it but Benfica's is great too, isn't it!?? (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

[Rossoneri7]

Haven't seen it but Benfica's is great too, isn't it!??  (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)   (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)   (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

No sh1t !!! (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)

[kurtsimonw]

I've been to some matches too there. Prices around 20-30-35 euros... the usual.

Not only in Benfica but Porto, Sporting and the other stadiums too. (And we, portuguese, think those are quite expensive)

Expensive for a sh!t league like our. In England... it's another world.

English ticket prices aren't as bad as people make out. For me to sit in the Holte End (Villa's main home stand) it costs £19, I'm not sure what the Euro conversion for that is, but I'm sure it's not much more than 30.

Admittedly we are one of the cheapest teams in the league, but most other EPL teams price at about £23-£25.

I'm sure other European countries are just as bad, when i saw Villa play at Deportivo in the UEFA Cup a few years back, the ticket alone cost me £60.

[Locke Lamora]

Arsenal are 2-1 up against Spurs on White Hart Lane, 10 minutes to go.
Toure and Adebayor.
Keane for Tottenham.

End.
2-2.
Jenas.
In the 94. minute.

HOW THE HELL CAN SUCH THINGS HAPPEN!!!


I need some drink now...

This post has been edited by Locke Lamora: Apr 21 2007, 02:46 PM

[Portman]

Arsenal are 2-1 up against Spurs on White Hart Lane, 10 minutes to go.
Toure and Adebayor.
Keane for Tottenham.

FT Tottenham 2-2 Arsenal

Arsenal played better but a Jenas 35 m shot gave Spurs the equalizer in the last minute.

Now it's Liverpool-Wigan and United-Boro later. Newcastle-Chelsea tomorrow.

[han2503]

FT Tottenham 2-2 Arsenal

Arsenal played better but a Jenas 35 m shot gave Spurs the equalizer in the last minute.

Now it's Liverpool-Wigan and United-Boro later. Newcastle-Chelsea tomorrow.

I miss the last 10 minutse of the Ar$e game and this happens (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)

I'm gonna watch the United game later, Liverpool just bore me to death