[Locke Lamora]

And what does "the book gets thrown at one" mean?

I think it means UEFA will look for any regulations or rules broken by the Chelsea players.

[dst]

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Now I get it.

But yeah, as Kurt said, it's basically no more than a couple of Chelsea players who can be labeled divers. (The vast majority of football players dive, I'm talking about constant diving)

[Tennie]

Fishdoll has to give a cookie to Darren Fletcher. He got a red (and I do think it was the right call) and didn't argue, didn't threaten, didn't pitch a fit. He took the dismissal and walked off the pitch.

Classy behavior and a clear contrast to the behavior of more than one Chelsea player.

[kurtsimonw]

Fishdoll has to give a cookie to Darren Fletcher. He got a red (and I do think it was the right call) and didn't argue, didn't threaten, didn't pitch a fit. He took the dismissal and walked off the pitch.

Classy behavior and a clear contrast to the behavior of more than one Chelsea player.

Agreed. Glad you said it though, because my hands won't let me type out something that positive about a Scot playing for United.

[kurtsimonw]

Villa play at Fulham today. Mark Halsey is the ref. I guarentee a penalty against us.

Fulham 1-0. Penalty. Whoever thought Halsey would do that to us? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)

ASHLEY YOUNG! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

20-odd seconds into the 2nd half, 2-1 Fulham. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)

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[kurtsimonw]

United 2-0 City

Ronaldo scored another free-kick. Tevez scored, though I'll have to watch the repeat to make sure it was him. I was under the impression he didn't know how to play football. United need 4 points to take the title. They play Wigan on Wednesday, Arsenal next weekend.


Arsenal 1-4 Chelsea.

Well and truly owned. Former boys Anelka and Cole were superb. Alex, Anlkea,T oure (OG) made it 3-0, Bendtner scored, Malouda finished it off.

[Locke Lamora]

Arsenal 1-4 Chelsea.

Well and truly owned. Former boys Anelka and Cole were superb. Alex, Anlkea,T oure (OG) made it 3-0, Bendtner scored, Malouda finished it off.

Doesn't mean sh*t, we had nothing to play for at all.

[dst]

Doesn't mean sh*t, we had nothing to play for at all.

You were owned by them in the FA Cup semi too and besides, Chelsea had nothing to play for either. These kids have shown no balls lately, Arsenal need a couple of BIG players, I don't believe Wenger will buy anyone that's not talented-enough-to-become-big-in-the-future though.

If it was not for Arshavin Arsenal would probably not be in 4th place right now but I can see more Ramsey's and Nasri's coming in this summer.

[Locke Lamora]

You were owned by them in the FA Cup semi too and besides, Chelsea had nothing to play for either. These kids have shown no balls lately, Arsenal need a couple of BIG players, I don't believe Wenger will buy anyone that's not talented-enough-to-become-big-in-the-future though.

If it was not for Arshavin Arsenal would probably not be in 4th place right now but I can see more Ramsey's and Nasri's coming in this summer.

No, but Chelsea were clinical, that's the difference. We created like 15 more chances than them but just couldn't get anything from them. And Chelse'a first goal came from a free-kick given for a classic Drogba dive.

[dst]

No, but Chelsea were clinical, that's the difference. We created like 15 more chances than them but just couldn't get anything from them. And Chelse'a first goal came from a free-kick given for a classic Drogba dive.

I just don't think the fact that you had nothing to play for is the reason why you lost. Like you said, you did create some chances so it's not like they were lazy or anything.

Anyway... what would you like to see happen in the summer?

OUT: Firstly, I'd give Ramsey and Wilshere on loan. Denilson MUST be kicked out, Gallas too. Bendtner surely. In case some club (...) is stupid enough to offer you 30m for Adebayor you should accept it. You can get Villa or Benzema for that money or maybe a little more. Sell Nasri.

IN: NO MORE ****ING 16 YEAR OLDS!!! Undoubtedly a big, strong, indefatigable DMF must join the club. I don't know who, FIND HIM! Replace Ade with either of those two if it's possible, bring in a good substitute in Bendtner's place: EASY, anyone's better than Noclass Bendtner. Get Senderos back. Get a CMF in Nasri's place

Secondary: This is not a priority but if everything else is covered with minimum cost I'd get a LB of Sagna's demote Clichy to the bench and send Gibbs out on loan.
A better player than Diaby should also be found.

Almunia
Sagna - Kolo - Djourou - Clichy/LB
--------DMF--------
Fabregas - CMF
Arshavin---------
---------van Persie
FW

Now that's an English side!

[kurtsimonw]

Almunia
Sagna - Kolo - Djourou - Clichy/LB
--------DMF--------
Fabregas - CMF
Arshavin---------
---------van Persie
FW

Now that's an English side!

Walcott should be in there! Although, based on his finishing against Chelsea, he doesn't deserve it, he should have scored a few.

I do think Arsenal had something to play for, 3rd place. Finishing 3rd means you're in the CL, finish 4th and you have a chance of playing a tough team in qualifying due to the new way they do it. Not much, but still something. There's still a few holes in the team, a commanding CB, a defensive midfielder and a poacher.. but finding top quality players at prices Wenger will be willing to pay may prove difficult.

[Locke Lamora]

I just don't think the fact that you had nothing to play for is the reason why you lost. Like you said, you did create some chances so it's not like they were lazy or anything.

Anyway... what would you like to see happen in the summer?

OUT: Firstly, I'd give Ramsey and Wilshere on loan. Denilson MUST be kicked out, Gallas too. Bendtner surely. In case some club (...) is stupid enough to offer you 30m for Adebayor you should accept it. You can get Villa or Benzema for that money or maybe a little more. Sell Nasri.

IN: NO MORE ****ING 16 YEAR OLDS!!! Undoubtedly a big, strong, indefatigable DMF must join the club. I don't know who, FIND HIM! Replace Ade with either of those two if it's possible, bring in a good substitute in Bendtner's place: EASY, anyone's better than Noclass Bendtner. Get Senderos back. Get a CMF in Nasri's place

Secondary: This is not a priority but if everything else is covered with minimum cost I'd get a LB of Sagna's demote Clichy to the bench and send Gibbs out on loan.
A better player than Diaby should also be found.

Almunia
Sagna - Kolo - Djourou - Clichy/LB
--------DMF--------
Fabregas - CMF
Arshavin---------
---------van Persie
FW

Now that's an English side!

I'm not saying we lost because we didn't care, what I meant is that this loss is no big deal as it effects very, very little.

OUT: Gallas, Eboue.

IN: Zapata, Srna/Zhirkov, Villa/Tevez. I'm sure I can think of more, but those are the names who come straight off the top of my mind.

[dst]

Walcott should be in there! Although, based on his finishing against Chelsea, he doesn't deserve it, he should have scored a few.

I don't think Walcott should be in the first XI. He should play the vast majority of the games on rotation or as a sub though.

OUT: Gallas, Eboue.

IN: Zapata, Srna/Zhirkov, Villa/Tevez. I'm sure I can think of more, but those are the names who come straight off the top of my mind.

I truly don't like Eboue but that's mostly because Wenger fields him at RMF. As a sub for the RB position I think he's very good. Srna is a RB and Zhirkov a LB... do you want both of them?

[kurtsimonw]

I don't think Walcott should be in the first XI. He should play the vast majority of the games on rotation or as a sub though.

I think he has to play on the basis that he's there best wide player at the club right now.

[Locke Lamora]

I don't think Walcott should be in the first XI. He should play the vast majority of the games on rotation or as a sub though.


I truly don't like Eboue but that's mostly because Wenger fields him at RMF. As a sub for the RB position I think he's very good. Srna is a RB and Zhirkov a LB... do you want both of them?

I put a slash in there didn't I? So that means one of them. And Eboue isn't any better at RB than at RMF.
The only difference is that his co*k-ups in defence tends to have more serious consequences.