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Well, as long as there is a confuse Chelsea, a hybrid collection of teams like ManCity and the Spurs and Liverpool plays CL, ManUtd. is the logic solution.
Went to Boro-Villa yesterday.. was a great atmosphere in the away end, but the Boro fans were embarassing, they barely made any noise all game and when you consider it was a win or be relegated situation for them, you'd think they'd make the effort.. we even celebrated their goal as a piss take. 
Anyways, as is tradition, many of our fans travel to the final away game in fancy dress, my mate was put on the website in the Boro Picturess link..
Great day out. The Boro players all collapsed at the final whistle, Southgate looked gutted and their fan was crying, poor them.
Hull drew 1-1 at Bolton, while Newcastle lost at home to Fulham. THis means the situation on the last game is this: Newcastle have to better Hulls result to stay up. If Hull win, they're safe. If Hull draw, Newcastle HAVE TO win. If Hull lose, Newcastle need a point.
Hull vs United
Villa vs Newcastle
I can't wait, if we send them down I think I will bloody cry!
Anyways, as is tradition, many of our fans travel to the final away game in fancy dress, my mate was put on the website in the Boro Picturess link..
Great day out. The Boro players all collapsed at the final whistle, Southgate looked gutted and their fan was crying, poor them.
Hull drew 1-1 at Bolton, while Newcastle lost at home to Fulham. THis means the situation on the last game is this: Newcastle have to better Hulls result to stay up. If Hull win, they're safe. If Hull draw, Newcastle HAVE TO win. If Hull lose, Newcastle need a point.
Hull vs United
Villa vs Newcastle
I can't wait, if we send them down I think I will bloody cry!
Haha. Fancy dress at a game? Great tradition!
Fishdoll +1 cookie to Kurt's friend -- but what costume did you wear, Kurt??????
Fishdoll +1 cookie to Kurt's friend -- but what costume did you wear, Kurt??????
QUOTE (Tennie @ May 18 2009, 02:08 AM) 
Haha. Fancy dress at a game? Great tradition!
Fishdoll +1 cookie to Kurt's friend -- but what costume did you wear, Kurt??????
Fishdoll +1 cookie to Kurt's friend -- but what costume did you wear, Kurt??????
I didn't wear any fancy dress, I just wore my Laursen top. Maybe next year?
You really should, Kurt! At least flashing antlers + jersey!
That's nice Kurt!
As for Newcastle, I think they're going to survive! I can see both Man U and Villa doing this favor for them by winning and drawing their games.
As for Newcastle, I think they're going to survive! I can see both Man U and Villa doing this favor for them by winning and drawing their games.
Good news for those who are interested in Manchester United's financials and all the talk about debt.
We got a new credit training course at work and the instructor was an ex-HSBC corporate banker, who had done a study on Manchester United as of June 2008. Its a whole credit proposal and any of whom would like a copy IM me, as it is a very thorough study, which I might say raises the consciousness of the financial ability of United
We got a new credit training course at work and the instructor was an ex-HSBC corporate banker, who had done a study on Manchester United as of June 2008. Its a whole credit proposal and any of whom would like a copy IM me, as it is a very thorough study, which I might say raises the consciousness of the financial ability of United
QUOTE (Zed.D @ May 18 2009, 09:40 AM)
That's nice Kurt!
As for Newcastle, I think they're going to survive! I can see both Man U and Villa doing this favor for them by winning and drawing their games.
As for Newcastle, I think they're going to survive! I can see both Man U and Villa doing this favor for them by winning and drawing their games.
Villa and United do Newcastle a favour? I think after the famous Keegan rant on United in the mid-90s, he'd be more than happy to see them go down and wouldn't be surprised if United lost to Hull, giving Newcastle no hope of survival. But even if they didn't, winning at VP isn't exactly a given, only 3 teams have managed it this season.
To put it plainly, hardly anyone likes Newcastle. A reporter said to Shearer, we know it's not just going to be XI men against Villa next sunday, it'll be a whole region. Then due to various support given to Villa by fans of other clubs, Newcastle won't be facing XI men, they'll be facing a nation.
Our Academy has beaten Tottenham in the League final, well done to them.
QUOTE (Locke Lamora @ May 18 2009, 05:14 PM)
Our Academy has beaten Tottenham in the League final, well done to them.
Didn't realise the academy season had finished! Surprise we finished 3rd in our league, we pissed the whole thing last year, very disappointing. Although we've won the reserve league south for the 2nd successive year, better than disappointing.
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Magpies appeal over Bassong ban
Newcastle have appealed against Sebastien Bassong's dismissal in their 1-0 defeat by Fulham on Saturday.
The 22-year-old Frenchman was shown a straight red card by referee Howard Webb after tangling with Fulham striker Diomansy Kamara.
Bassong is set to miss the club's final game of the season at Aston Villa on Sunday, unless his appeal is upheld by an FA regulatory commission on Tuesday.
The defender has started 30 games since joining from FC Metz last summer.
An FA statement said: "The FA has received a claim for wrongful dismissal from Newcastle United defender Sebastian Bassong.
"Bassong was shown a red card for denying an obvious goal-scoring opportunity during Newcastle's match against Fulham on May 16.
"A regulatory commission will hear the claim on May 19."
Newcastle have appealed against Sebastien Bassong's dismissal in their 1-0 defeat by Fulham on Saturday.
The 22-year-old Frenchman was shown a straight red card by referee Howard Webb after tangling with Fulham striker Diomansy Kamara.
Bassong is set to miss the club's final game of the season at Aston Villa on Sunday, unless his appeal is upheld by an FA regulatory commission on Tuesday.
The defender has started 30 games since joining from FC Metz last summer.
An FA statement said: "The FA has received a claim for wrongful dismissal from Newcastle United defender Sebastian Bassong.
"Bassong was shown a red card for denying an obvious goal-scoring opportunity during Newcastle's match against Fulham on May 16.
"A regulatory commission will hear the claim on May 19."
Hopefully the FA show some balls for a change and do the right thing. Upheld the decision and extend the ban for wasting their time. Not sure who decides on the appeals, but the guy was the last defender, pulled on the back of the strikers shirt, then eventually kicked him to the ground. If this gets over-turned, we all know who the Premier League want to stay up.
QUOTE (kurtsimonw @ May 18 2009, 04:58 PM)
Villa and United do Newcastle a favour? I think after the famous Keegan rant on United in the mid-90s, he'd be more than happy to see them go down and wouldn't be surprised if United lost to Hull, giving Newcastle no hope of survival. But even if they didn't, winning at VP isn't exactly a given, only 3 teams have managed it this season.
To put it plainly, hardly anyone likes Newcastle. A reporter said to Shearer, we know it's not just going to be XI men against Villa next sunday, it'll be a whole region. Then due to various support given to Villa by fans of other clubs, Newcastle won't be facing XI men, they'll be facing a nation.
To put it plainly, hardly anyone likes Newcastle. A reporter said to Shearer, we know it's not just going to be XI men against Villa next sunday, it'll be a whole region. Then due to various support given to Villa by fans of other clubs, Newcastle won't be facing XI men, they'll be facing a nation.
I certainly didn't know all that about Newcastle, but what I meant was that I think United will act professionally and play their game against Hull.
QUOTE (Zed.D @ May 19 2009, 07:38 AM)
but what I meant was that I think United will act professionally and play their game against Hull.
Hopefully not.
Just noticed a new site When The Nation Calls about the release of Villas new away shirt. Apparently it's an 'England-inspired' shirt to hail the fact that we've had more players represent England than any other club. I'm presuming it's just going to be white and nothing special though.
The top trumps style things at the bottom of the page are interesting, our first 3 England players scored 4, 5 and a hat-trick on their respective debuts.
So did I just hear correctly that the Newcastle dude's red card was upheld?
QUOTE (Tennie @ May 20 2009, 03:18 AM)
So did I just hear correctly that the Newcastle dude's red card was upheld?
Yep, you heard correct.
Could be costly, like £50m costly if they go down.
QUOTE (Tennie @ May 20 2009, 03:18 AM)
So did I just hear correctly that the Newcastle dude's red card was upheld?
Yep.
I think this may very well mean that Collocini plays, God I hope so, he's as bad as Boumsong and Bramble were when they were up there.
QUOTE (kurtsimonw @ May 20 2009, 05:04 AM)
Hopefully not.
Just noticed a new site When The Nation Calls about the release of Villas new away shirt. Apparently it's an 'England-inspired' shirt to hail the fact that we've had more players represent England than any other club. I'm presuming it's just going to be white and nothing special though.
The top trumps style things at the bottom of the page are interesting, our first 3 England players scored 4, 5 and a hat-trick on their respective debuts.
Just noticed a new site When The Nation Calls about the release of Villas new away shirt. Apparently it's an 'England-inspired' shirt to hail the fact that we've had more players represent England than any other club. I'm presuming it's just going to be white and nothing special though.
The top trumps style things at the bottom of the page are interesting, our first 3 England players scored 4, 5 and a hat-trick on their respective debuts.
One cannot but show respect to Villa. I read somewhere that they are the last club to field an all-English squad too and not all that long ago, it was in mid-90's I think.
edit: What do you think about Wenger leaving for Madrid? Do you think it'd be a good choice for him?
Also, Barcelona are looking to bring back Fabregas. Honestly I can't see what they'll do with him, they should only get him so that Real don't.
QUOTE (dst @ May 20 2009, 09:53 AM)
One cannot but show respect to Villa. I read somewhere that they are the last club to field an all-English squad too and not all that long ago, it was in mid-90's I think.
About 1998 I think. Although it wasn't a good game, we lost 4-1 at home to Coventry. Them winning at VP is almost as rare as seeing an all English side in the EPL, what a freak game.
QUOTE (dst @ May 20 2009, 09:53 AM)
edit: What do you think about Wenger leaving for Madrid? Do you think it'd be a good choice for him?
Also, Barcelona are looking to bring back Fabregas. Honestly I can't see what they'll do with him, they should only get him so that Real don't.
Also, Barcelona are looking to bring back Fabregas. Honestly I can't see what they'll do with him, they should only get him so that Real don't.
I don't think it would be a good choice for him, nor do I think he'll go. I wouldn't blame him either, the setup at Arsenal is perfect for him, not many other top clubs would give their manager the patience Arsenal do.
I think he'll end up there evtnually, but like you can't see where he'd fit in. They'd have t change their system, which wouldn't make any sense to do.
Good news for us.
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Stiliyan Petrov has handed Villa a massive boost by putting pen-to-paper on a new four-year deal.
The defensive midfielder, who scooped both Player of the Year awards at the club's annual dinner, this morning signed a contract keeping him at Villa Park until June 2013.
The Bulgarian international has enjoyed a sensational 2008-09 campaign - combining brilliantly with Gareth Barry in the central ground.
Excelling in his anchor role, Petrov has turned out in 35 league games this season, scoring the one goal against Stoke City at Villa Park. He has also played in seven UEFA Cup clashes, three FA Cup games and one League Cup match.
He wasn't able to produce his best form initially after his £6.5m 2006 move from Celtic but he is now definitely one of the first names on Martin O'Neill's team sheet.
The defensive midfielder, who scooped both Player of the Year awards at the club's annual dinner, this morning signed a contract keeping him at Villa Park until June 2013.
The Bulgarian international has enjoyed a sensational 2008-09 campaign - combining brilliantly with Gareth Barry in the central ground.
Excelling in his anchor role, Petrov has turned out in 35 league games this season, scoring the one goal against Stoke City at Villa Park. He has also played in seven UEFA Cup clashes, three FA Cup games and one League Cup match.
He wasn't able to produce his best form initially after his £6.5m 2006 move from Celtic but he is now definitely one of the first names on Martin O'Neill's team sheet.
After winning the Reserve League South, we defeated the winners of the Reserve League North, Sunderland, 3-1 tonight. Well done to the young Lions!
New Villa away shirt unveiled today, I like it!
..it does look very England.. well done Nike and Villa, fantastic effort!
..it does look very England.. well done Nike and Villa, fantastic effort!
Looks retro too - I'm pleased; Villa following the trend.
Viva Ronaldo.
newcastle relegated
We savaged Stoke 4-1 and Ronaldo was beaten to the top scorer race by Anelka.
Such a shame to miss Paolo's last home game, but seeing us send Newcastle down is a nice little consolation! Was a fantastic atmosphere, Newcastle were the first to start celebrating after the fans had heard the news that Hull were 1-0 down to United, but were quickly shut up when Barrys shot deflected off Duff into the bottom corner. Edgar got sent off in the dying seconds when he fouled Young, then party time when the whistle went - no more Newcastle. Only this club could go down in a way so funny.. by an OG from their own player.
Had a look on one of their forums to see what they thought, one of their many deluded fans said "Us going down is the same as if Liverpool were to go down".. get over yourselves, small time club, small time trophy cabinet, back where you belong.
Had a look on one of their forums to see what they thought, one of their many deluded fans said "Us going down is the same as if Liverpool were to go down".. get over yourselves, small time club, small time trophy cabinet, back where you belong.
I can't help but laugh, the only thing the Premier League will lack by them not being in it is the calamitous centre-backs they seem to buy every single summer. Boumsong, Coloccini, Bramble to name but a few. I wouldn't even say they are guaranteed to come straight back up, I mean look what happened to Leeds/Leicester/Southampton, all big clubs that came out of the Premiership and struggled.
QUOTE (Kaka Is Brilliant @ May 24 2009, 08:03 PM)
all big clubs that came out of the Premiership and struggled.
Newcastle should be okay then.
It's great that they're gone, and most people seem to think so. On the Villa forum I use, we've had Sunderland, Everton, Fulham, United, Chelsea, fans from tonnes of clubs give their support to us before the game! What makes it better is that Hull lost, meaning relegation was down to them being so ****, and God were they ****, they had about 1 shot in the 2nd half!
Burnley vs Sheffield United in the play-off final today. I'd like to see Sheff U get promotedafter the whole Tevez thing, but I think Burnley will win, everytime I've seen them this season they've looked great.
Burnley 1-0, great goal.
Burnley 1-0, great goal.
Well done to Burnley, one of the founder members of the football league, Premier League to them.
QUOTE (brinklerg @ May 25 2009, 06:36 PM)
aaaaaaaaaaaa
Come on mods, just ban him all right?
QUOTE (Locke Lamora @ May 25 2009, 09:15 PM)
Come on mods, just ban it all right?
fixed
QUOTE (Zed.D @ May 25 2009, 06:50 PM)
fixed
Ah, a bot was it?
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Arsenal midfielder Samir Carruthers has completed his move to Aston Villa following a successful trial, Jeorge Bird’s Arsenal Youth can reveal.
The tricky winger, who is of Morrocan descent, was offered scholarship terms by Arsenal but rejected the club at which he first came to prominence in favour of the Midlands outfit who boast one of the strongest academies in the country.
Carruthers had previously been on trial at Fulham but opted against a move across London because he felt that he would not receive sufficient game time there. He subsequently returned to Arsenal before Villa contacted Liam Brady with an enquiry and invited Samir to train with their under-18s.
He impressed during his 3-day trial and was given a free tour of Villa Park as well as seats in an executive box to watch the final game of the season against Newcastle yesterday.
Samir made his final appearance in an Arsenal shirt at Emirates Stadium this morning during the u-16s’ 4-1 victory over Chelsea. He leaves with the best wishes of his team-mates and the seal of approval from Brady and Steve Gatting.
Carruthers made a solitary appearance for the u-18s, during the 1-0 victory over Watford in March. He certainly has a bright future ahead of him and might one day regret his decision to leave the Gunners at the tender age of 16.
The tricky winger, who is of Morrocan descent, was offered scholarship terms by Arsenal but rejected the club at which he first came to prominence in favour of the Midlands outfit who boast one of the strongest academies in the country.
Carruthers had previously been on trial at Fulham but opted against a move across London because he felt that he would not receive sufficient game time there. He subsequently returned to Arsenal before Villa contacted Liam Brady with an enquiry and invited Samir to train with their under-18s.
He impressed during his 3-day trial and was given a free tour of Villa Park as well as seats in an executive box to watch the final game of the season against Newcastle yesterday.
Samir made his final appearance in an Arsenal shirt at Emirates Stadium this morning during the u-16s’ 4-1 victory over Chelsea. He leaves with the best wishes of his team-mates and the seal of approval from Brady and Steve Gatting.
Carruthers made a solitary appearance for the u-18s, during the 1-0 victory over Watford in March. He certainly has a bright future ahead of him and might one day regret his decision to leave the Gunners at the tender age of 16.
About time Arsenal got a taste of their own medicine, and nice to see young players are recognises us as one of the best academies in the country. The bit at the end makes me feel excited about the kid, the Gunners wouldn't sound so biter if he was crap.
QUOTE (kurtsimonw @ May 26 2009, 04:01 PM)
About time Arsenal got a taste of their own medicine, and nice to see young players are recognises us as one of the best academies in the country. The bit at the end makes me feel excited about the kid, the Gunners wouldn't sound so biter if he was crap.
Cry me a river.
QUOTE (Locke Lamora @ May 26 2009, 05:06 PM)
Cry me a river.
"You are a selling club.. you are a selling club."
QUOTE (kurtsimonw @ May 26 2009, 06:09 PM)
"You are a selling club.. you are a selling club."
Who's in the CL?
QUOTE (Locke Lamora @ May 26 2009, 05:40 PM)
Who's in the CL?
Manchester United and Barcelona.
QUOTE (kurtsimonw @ May 26 2009, 06:46 PM)
Manchester United and Barcelona.
Well done, I wasn't sure you were gonna catch that one.
QUOTE (Locke Lamora @ May 26 2009, 06:56 PM)
Well done, I wasn't sure you were gonna catch that one.
Anyways, Burnley have rewarded their fans that bought season tickets last season, by giving them season tickets for next season absoloutely free. It will cost the club round £2m, but will reward the fans that watched them in the Championship. Very classy move.
This one's for dst; FA Youth Cup final
First leg:
Arsenal 4-1 Liverpool
Second leg:
Liverpool 1-2 Arsenal.
Aggregate: Arsenal 6-2 Liverpool.
First leg:
Arsenal 4-1 Liverpool
Second leg:
Liverpool 1-2 Arsenal.
Aggregate: Arsenal 6-2 Liverpool.
Sweet! I'll take it but please beat the senior suckers next season too!
Portsmouth agree to takeover
I really hope this fals through. The same guy involved in the Man City takeover? THat seems a bit dodgey in the first place, but the two guys they've taken/are taking over from, Thaksin Shinawatra and Alexandre Guydamak.. they're not exactly people that should be allowed to run football clubs due to what they, allegedly, have done in the past.
I really hope this fals through. The same guy involved in the Man City takeover? THat seems a bit dodgey in the first place, but the two guys they've taken/are taking over from, Thaksin Shinawatra and Alexandre Guydamak.. they're not exactly people that should be allowed to run football clubs due to what they, allegedly, have done in the past.
FA Cup Final
Chelsea 1-1 Everton ('23)
Saha after 30 seconds, Drogba after 21 minutes.
Chelsea 1-1 Everton ('23)
Saha after 30 seconds, Drogba after 21 minutes.
Left foot strike from 25 yards from Lampard, 2-1 Chelsea. 20 goals for the 4th straight season for Lampard. Over 100 goals in his last 5 seasons.
QUOTE (kurtsimonw @ May 30 2009, 03:34 PM)
Left foot strike from 25 yards from Lampard, 2-1 Chelsea. 20 goals for the 4th straight season for Lampard. Over 100 goals in his last 5 seasons.
Its amazing how good he is at coming late into the box and scoring, not to mention he's got a killer shot on him and is great at utilizing it, unlike one of our very own players
QUOTE (han2503 @ May 30 2009, 04:38 PM)
Its amazing how good he is at coming late into the box and scoring, not to mention he's got a killer shot on him and is great at utilizing it, unlike one of our very own players
Yeah, Gattuso is a waste..
Chelsea should be 3-1 up. Malouda hit the bar and it bounced over the line (much alike in '66
) except this one wasn't given.
QUOTE (kurtsimonw @ May 30 2009, 03:41 PM)
Yeah, Gattuso is a waste..
btw, that shot from Malouda had gone it but was not given...
Should be 3-1
QUOTE (han2503 @ May 30 2009, 04:43 PM)
btw, that shot from Malouda had gone it but was not given...
Should be 3-1
Yep.
Ashley Cole named MotM and very deservedly. Seemed to lose interest in football when he first moved to Chelsea, but he's been World Class this year, best LB in the World. I think this is his 5th FA Cup winners medal too.
FT Chelsea 2-1 Everton.
Well done to Hiddink, he really is a World class manager.
Well done to Hiddink, he really is a World class manager.
Great strike by Lampard and he took it with his left foot!
I'd say Euro class manager... in your face!
QUOTE (kurtsimonw @ May 30 2009, 06:57 PM)
Well done to Hiddink, he really is a World class manager.
I'd say Euro class manager...
in your face!
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