Ya gotta hate him, rich, can probably get any girl he wants, rich, oh and plays football for living I mean f.... hell, hard life eh?

However, I do have a hard time imagining that someone can actually love him.
To me he seems like a self-absorbed pr*ck that has fallen in love with himself.

Probably not love him but what guy Under-25 wants to worry about that anyway

Call me a bluff old traditionalist, but I do.

A cookie to the bluff old traditionalist.

And a pitcher of ice-cold beer too for the bluff old traditionalist, straight from Pola's bar. And oh, I like to think I know a thing or two about girls, so keeping that in mind I don't think CR can get any girl he wants. Probably or not probably, Ash, girls are a different matter entirely.

"Cute girls lover".. what an incredible sig.

Well I guess I do have some idea... I get the flippin idiots giving me there whole love life story just cause I'm a barman in a club and that's when they first come-in... And I'm a 19 year-old single student they do kind of run a prominence in my life!

I know most girls wouldn't turn down a night with Ronaldo. Just like guys wouldn't turn down Britney, she maybe not what she used to be but the allure of saying without sounding callous "I did her" would grab most blokes. Girls would do Ronaldo, and then probably realise he doesn't like/love them and accuse him of 'r**e' or summit for money, and to tell the world they slept with him.

I'd honestly like to see a single girl if Ronaldo came up to them in a club and say 'No way I'd much rather go home with that other average joe guy' it pretty much isn't going to happen. Now obviously I don't mean he can get everyone most are true to their wedding vowels...

Thanks. Wait till you see a couple of others one as I attach them. In fact, since there is a limit on one image file per signature and I've created five of them, I'm in the process of negotiating an under-the-table deal with Mike in this regard. Fingers crossed I'll be able to attach at least three at a time. They are as good or better than this one.


I get your point. Having said that I do know of a bunch who'd certainly not. In fact, this was bought up in my friend's circle (at university etc) a couple of times, and a lot of girls answered no if they ever got a chance. To each his own I guess.

But what do I know, the girls CR spends time with probably aren't average Janes either.

I guess I'd still like to see them if he came up to them individually and asked though. It's not just what he looks like it's because he's Ronaldo! Most top-flight footballers will have a far better chance, not just Ronaldo. Anyone famous has a better chance.

You are right though one of them, Gemma Atkinson she's not average!

Gabby Bags Another Hat-trick -- Now I'm not gay or anything, but I'm pretty sure that Ronaldo is a better looking guy than Gabby. Not to mention better known, richer, better player, reputation, etc. etc. But footballers do seem to be able to get more girls!

A lot of guys are starting to do that... even myself.

Doesn't mean we're... um...

As far as Ronaldo... I don't want to come off the wrong way... but even I know he has looks. But he's a self absorbed punk that reminds me of the worst of Los Angeles.

Anyways, hats off to Chelsea. Man City was taught a lesson today. Robinho started off well, but disappeared for most of the match I hear...

Well I think his reputation would get in the way...

Your'e kidding me?

Well said. Reputation.

I don't think any of the good-girl type would go with him, at least not if she knows the kind of lifestyle CR lives. Other than that, yes, most would. But if I were a girl, I know I won't be too proud of saying I had a one-night-stand with Christiano. A long term relationship, maybe? But I guess that's the reason I'm not a girl.

Oh, and Locke good idea on the beer counter. You'll get two pitchers if we beat the merda in the first derby!

Deal. And you'll get a combine harvester if Arsenal beat Tottenham in the London derby.

Thank you. I've always wanted a combine harvester ever since I was a little kid. Go Arsenal!

At least he managed to upgrade each time. Mind you anything would be an improvement from his first two attempts on goal.

If we win by more than two goals you get to choose between a combine harvester, an aardvark and a trebuchet.

I already have three aardvarks, so it'll be a tossup between the harvester and a trebuchet. So when's the derby?

October the 29th.

Good. Plenty of time left for teams to step into high gear. I'll make sure I catch it, preferably on the tele, if not then on a stream.

Making bets you know you aren't going to have to go through with, I like it.. just kidding!


Agreed!

I guess I'll have to hold the beer delivery now. Carlo or not, I don't see us giving an honorable fight to the merda based on what I've seen now. Even if we get a new coach by then, that's no guarantee the team will pick up that fast. How much can the player gel and improve in the next two matches.

Oh, my.

Never despair, everything's possible, who dares to dream etc.

That's enough motivation from me for today.

Thank you. Hope is all I have!

Did SAF have some sort of mental breakdown after todays defeat or something? If we win tomorrow we're right up there, but win the league..

He's getting old.

It's official: he's senile.

http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsD...1392670,00.html

Mike "Fat F" Ashley statement.

It seems he's going to sell Newcastle. This club deserve 'a Abramovich'. An historic club like this one, with loads of potential... I'd really like to see going back to the top.

I think it's best for Newcastle. That poor club is in a horrible state.

Some Indian billionnaires were in for them and pulled out. Hopefully Everton are the next for a takeover, and Spurs - but they don't seem to need money. The big 7 of English football.. and Man City .. would then all have rich owners.

Heh...Newcastle with Indian owners That would be the day. We'd be worse than Ashley at spending, but be Moggi like in the transfers.



But they are the Ambanis, one of India's foremost business families.

Everton is another historic club.

BTW, thinking on Newcastle, Spurs, Everton and City. Who has more fans in the UK + who are the most loyal ones? Just curiosity.

This question is obviously to the British Crew in MF: kurt, Brill, I_Ross, etc.

From what i have seen Newcastle fans are diehard, I would say they are the most loyal

I hardly have access to a cross section of the country as i am Manchester based, that said there is a lot of loyalty by the Man City fans i know (this was even pre Thaksin), they are completely rabid now . Through thick and thin they always went to matches even those bitterly cold Carling Cup matches (or so they said)

I dont know too much about Everton but Spurs are admired. I would maybe say that they have a little more support than Everton but they seem to be on a similar plane nontheless

I don't think I've ever met an Everton fan!

I am no where related to England, Porty, but if I had to choose from the ones listed, it'd be the Newcastle fans. This is from personal experience with friends, relatives and general acquaintances.

All Hail R.V.P

I presume you are talking about Robin Van Persie.

Somebody Give the Guy Above Me a Cookie.

Yes, I am:D

It will be a dream for me watching him play in Ac Milan.

Sorry, we're short on cookies! An Oreo will have to do, maybe? Or yeah, a large pitcher of beer. Here Locke, have another cold one on the house:

Dream on.

Oh and thanks acid!

You're welcome, Lock. And you're right. Immense player RvP is, it's very hard for me to imagine him playing in the red and black, not now, not in the near future. I know it's not impossible, but it's pretty darn near that.

I"D Kiss Galiianis Bold Head if we bring R.V.P

(I only said that cuz I know it will happen in my dreamzzzz...)

And Yes Acid, That will do.

Thank you, Sold. We haven't stocked up on cookies, thanks to our recent string of defeats against stupid clubs. Oh, and nothing would please me more than seeing guys like RvP in Milan, and while I still believe we can go and get any damn player in the world (all it takes is some understanding and lots of $$$), I like to keep my dreams and expectations realistic.

But who knows, maybe he'll come down the road. You never can tell in football.

(Fishdoll says Locke has to work harder than that to merit a cookie. But he's in a bad mood due to recent performances).

Who has the most fans outside of the big 4? Probably Newcastle. But there's a reason why. Spurs are in London, there's alot of people there yes, but there's 7 or 8 teams in the top 2 divisions alone. Villa are in Birmingham and although we're the most supported team in the West Midlands we have 7 or 8 other Midlands clubs in the top 2 divisions. Everton and City are in the North West so share their support with each other plus the likes of United, Liverpool, Blackburn, Bolton, Wigan, etc. Newcastle, Sunderland and Middlesbrough are the only 3 teams of any note within miles up in the north east, so both Sunderland and Newcastle have alot of support to share between each other. As for loyal.. that's hard to say, I don't think there's an answer for that.

In my opinion? Newcastles reputation of great support comes from the fact they have a huge stadium, and that's about it. It seems Everton, ourselves and a few other clubs are expanding their stadium to around the 50k mark, and then Newcastle will be just another club.

Going on both past and present I'd rank the teams.. United, Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea, Villa, Everton, Spurs then there's a big gap. City are probably next followed by Blackburn and then Newcastle.

Anyways the game tonight..

FT Spurs 1-2 Villa.
Reo-Coker and Ash Young put Villa 2 up, Darren Bent equalised with a deflection late on. In truth we were the better side and if it was not for a few Gomes saves and missed chances we could have had a lot more. Spurs the only team in the league without a win and keep resting players in the league in order to use them in the UEFA Cup.. keep this up and you'll get relegated!

Can't really speak for the other teams but my brother lives just outside of Newcastle and he reckons they are the most loyal/hardcore fans around. They have something like 4 club shops(including St james Park) dotted around Newcastle, and the metro9underground railway) is painted to look like the ground and there is also a massive mural dedicated to the toon heroes(McDonald, Jackie Milburn, shearer etc). He also said everyone wears the Newcastle shirt there as well. It is their religion.

A cookie to Villa. (Fishdoll still wants a jersey, Kurt!) They're one English club I can like. They have a sane owner, they're fiscally sound, and the pub near the stadium is supposed to be cool (Holte End Pub, I think is the name). Plus, they've got a pretty good coach, a good percentage of local guys in the squad, and I find them entertaining to watch.