[kurtsimonw]

FT 5-0. Gerrard free kick and then Gerrard with another penalty after Torres ran into Friedel (replay clearly shows Friedel moved out of the way!) so they converted the penalty AND Friedel was sent off which was ridiculous.

They deserved the win, no question, but the diving from Torres and Riera is disgraceful 3 of their goals were from poor refereeing decisions - all with Riera as well I believe, they must be lovers. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)

Oh well, onto Old Trafford we go.. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

Huge thumbs up to our travelling support today. Outsinging the pin drop Kop for the majority of the game and you could only hear chants of Gabby, Carew and MON at 5-0. Well done boys!

This post has been edited by kurtsimonw: Mar 22 2009, 07:04 PM

[dst]

Huge thumbs up to our travelling support today. Outsinging the pin drop Kop for the majority of the game and you could only hear chants of Gabby, Carew and MON at 5-0. Well done boys!

Well done!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/king.gif) Of course the 'fool fans will still tell everyone how great they are!

PS I don't think Torres dived but it was not a penalty anyway.

[kurtsimonw]

We should have just let Torres have the ball, he's played Villa 4 times and been awful in all 4.

I feel sorry for Friedel, he currently has the record EPL streak of games and it's still going, then a ridiculous sending off is going to end it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) Brad Jnr. in goal at Old Trafford then, what a way to make your league debut. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)

[MizNelson]

I'm too lazy to scour the forums for the Ronaldo thread, but since Robinho plays in the EPL, I'll post this here.

Yeah, it's Goal.com, but it's a true "WTF?" moment nonetheless.

Pele Claims Ronaldo And Robinho Took Drugs
In statements that will surely rock Brazilian football, the country's greatest ever player has accused two modern-day samba stars of substance abuse...

22 Mar 2009 00:50:01

Brazilian legend Pele has made comments that are sure to generate massive controversy in the footballing world, after he indicated that Ronaldo and Robinho took drugs at a private event in Sao Paulo with businessmen in the tourist sector.

Pele is currently appearing in court in relation to a case involving his son Edinho, who has confessed to being addicted to cocaine. According to the radio station Jovem Pan, Pele told the court, "It is unfair to talk about drugs in football because of just one or two cases, like Ronaldo and Robinho, who have that problem."

Pele also criticised his old foe Diego Maradona, presently the coach of Argentina, for being a "negative example".

"He was an excellent player but unfortunately everyone can see what he has done with his life," the Santos icon said.

He then cited Kaka, Michel Platini and Franz Beckenbauer as ideal role models to follow, stressing that these types of figures in world football more than make up for the less savoury side of the sport.

"Kaka is an example of a great role model, and beside him there are others like Platini, Beckenbauer and many others," Pele said. "There are a lot of good people and it is unfair to focus on an isolated case."

This post has been edited by MizNelson: Mar 23 2009, 02:06 AM

[kurtsimonw]

Well done!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/king.gif) Of course the 'fool fans will still tell everyone how great they are!

My mate that went was telling me some of the songs they were singing, some are pretty funny.
*When the 3 minutes added time was announced, the fans started to chant "We're gonna win 6-5!"
*Chants of "We're gonna win the league!" were sung.. by Villa fans.
*Chants of "Bring on United!"
*Also singing "Where's your famous atmosphere!?" and "Shall we sing a song for you?"

Yeah, it's Goal.com, but it's a true "WTF?" moment nonetheless.

Pele is a prick. I have never rated him as a footballer or a person. He has no idea what's going on in the World of football anymore, probably because his head is so far up his ***.

[kurtsimonw]

(IMG:http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t146/bazalini/spending.jpg)
I found this interesting.

Chelsea only spend £26m per season net, that's actually not bad at all!

For those that think Jose won the titles at Chelsea based on the money he spent.. how many titles have Spurs, Citeh and Liverpool won lately?

This post has been edited by kurtsimonw: Mar 23 2009, 07:47 PM

[Jack Sparrow]

That's an unfair comparison, since it was after Jose left that Roman reined in spending. No other manager since Jose has been given the blank cheque book. You'd have to look at Chelsea only in the Jose era and then compare it with the rest of the Premiership clubs. Spurs have always been the (old) Inter of the EPL. They spend so much money, and get little bang for buck.

Liverpool have always made 3 shite transfers for every one good transfer. And Manchester splashed I think post Jose. But once they did, the Chelsea deadlock was out. Don't forget, that at the time Jose left, Chelsea was looking down the barrel of the gun.

City's just started, and have brought in just Robinho. Nowhere near the quantity of talent Chelsea invested in. We'll see how Mark Hughes works.

Actually I'm happy for Sparky. For some time now, Moyes and Hughes have been my two favourite managers in the EPL.

[Tennie]

Fishdoll wonders where Kurt is. If Kurt were around, he'd surely report that Brad Friedel's redcard (and subsequent suspension) has been overturned. Friedel will be available to play for Villa against Man U. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

[kurtsimonw]

Friedel playing against United is almost irrelevant, we'll get battered anyway. The good thing is that he'll continue his record breaking consecutive appearance streak. For it to have ben stopped because of such a poor refereeing decision would have been harsh.

TOON FEAR A NINE POINT TYNE-BOMB

HOPE: Ashley is hoping that Kinnear will be well enough to return to the club before the end of the

Sunday March 29,2009
By John Richardson


THE value of Newcastle United will be slashed by half – from around £200million to £100million – if the club is relegated to the Championship.

Now there are fears among the Toon army that desperate owner Mike Ashley, who is also having a torrid time with his sports retail business, could stun the football world by taking the famous North East club into administration.

When he decided to sell up, amid the furore of Kevin Keegan’s abrupt departure in September, it was believed that the sportswear magnate was hoping for a huge profit on his £230m investment.

There was talk that the multi-millionaire was looking for a figure in excess of £400m. Now, with the credit crunch having undermined the world’s economy, financial experts have placed a value of around £200m on a club fighting for its Premier League life.

A drop into the Championship would wipe another £100m off the asking price leaving Ashley in a financial hole. He announced at the end of December that he had taken the club off the market but it is believed that privately he is very much open to offers.

They have not been forthcoming and that has led to informed chatter in the financial world that Ashley has not ruled out the stark threat of administration. It would only be implemented as a last resort and not until Newcastle’s Premier League destiny is decided.

To call in the Receiver now would mean a likely nine-point deduction and almost certain relegation, something Ashley would not welcome through his desire to sell.

The threat, however, will hang over the Geordies during the summer months that they could start next season minus nine points unless Ashley can attract a buyer.

A worried insider admitted: “We are looking at a Leeds United scenario. I don’t think people realise how serious things are at St James’ Park. Relegation would make it a complete disaster.”

Neil Mitchell of the Newcastle United Supporters’ Club added: “NUSC have been made aware of the growing rumours of this catastrophic possibility over the last week and it’s now causing grave concern.

"These really are becoming dark and grave times for all fans of Newcastle United.”

To make matters worse it appears that Ashley has ignored advice from within the club to appoint a temporary boss, to help coaches Chris Hughton and Colin Calderwood, who increasingly appear out of their depth.

Terry Venables and the Alan Curbishley have been mentioned but Ashley is clinging to the hope that Joe Kinnear, despite undergoing a triple heart-bypass operation, will be back by the end of next month.

That could be too late if Newcastle lose games against Chelsea and Stoke. It is not certain either that Kinnear will be given the all-clear by his specialist that would mean him being back before the end of the season.

Ashley was last week accused by business rival and Wigan chairman Dave Whelan of stripping Newcastle of their dignity.

The threat in the coming months is that Newcastle could be stripped of points.

It doesn't look good for the Toon, they've got a very, very tough fixture list ahead and are currently in the bottom 3 and one of the favourites to go down, administration and a deduction of points would end all hope for them.

Even if they don't get points deducted, they come to Villa Park last game of the season, if we could be the team to send them down I think it'd be a dream come true, that'd mean we'd sent Coventry, Birmingham and Newcastle down in the space of 7 years.. 3 teams I just adore so much. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

[vahid]

Does any body knows Macheda.he scored the 3rd goal of ManUtd.
Oh yes,he is Italian (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy.gif)

[Jack Sparrow]

I believe the English press are calling him the Italian Cryuff. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)

[Rossoneri7]

The EPL is drawing to a close with United and Liverpool really pushing it to the wire. Let see how it all unfolds.

I believe United will win, but then again I wouldn't put money on this one in particular

[acid911]

Pele is a prick. I have never rated him as a footballer or a person. He has no idea what's going on in the World of football anymore, probably because his head is so far up his ***.

Boy, I love it when you roast Pele, Kurt. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy.gif) Always makes my day!

[Darunia]

I don't like it when the EPL takes youth players from Italy... Macheda used to play for Lazio.

[dst]

I don't like it when the EPL takes youth players from Italy... Macheda used to play for Lazio.

It's unethical but not illegal... I blame his parents first.