Other football

[fowler9]

Celtic the big game raising cunts 2-0 down to some nobodies from Kazakhstan. Cost me £98 too.

 

it surprises me just how many people don't realise how bad Scottish football is, of course they should be beating that lot but it astounded me with the calls to spend big on the likes of Wanyama based on performances against pub teams and the odd champions league game

[Batigol]

Borat's boys were well deserving of the 2-0 too. Bookies must of made a mint cause 6/5 was just too damn tempting.

[Red Phoenix]

Newcastle manager Alan Pardew says Arsenal's bid for midfielder Yohan Cabaye had a "huge bearing" on his side's 4-0 defeat at Manchester City.

 

The Gunners made a £10m bid for Cabaye on Sunday and Pardew pulled the France international, 27, out of Monday's Premier League opener.

 

"You prepare for three days with a player of that talent and that was taken away from us," said Pardew.

 

"It had a huge bearing on the result as well."

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You, are a pathetic loser Alan. Painful reading that, people like you are ruining the game, just grifters in nice suits.

 

Makes no sense either because the daft twat should've just played him. As if Cabaye alone would've stopped that from happening anyway.

[FanchesterCity]

Makes no sense either because the daft twat should've just played him. As if Cabaye alone would've stopped that from happening anyway.

 

I cannot believe a professional footballer doesn't go into 'football' mode the moment the game kicks off.

All this 'head not in the right place' crap is shocking. It's a transfer bid, not the death of a loved one. If anything, it might have made him play better - if only from a boosted ego, or will to impress potential suitors.

 

Pardew should probably have left in the summer and used Kinnear as a convenient excuse. Nobody would have blamed him, and it would have helped to mask his failings too. Seems like he's just waiting for the big payoff though.

[Red Phoenix]

I cannot believe a professional footballer doesn't go into 'football' mode the moment the game kicks off.

All this 'head not in the right place' crap is shocking. It's a transfer bid, not the death of a loved one. If anything, it might have made him play better - if only from a boosted ego, or will to impress potential suitors.

 

Agreed, it's a stupid excuse from Pardew and most people can probably see it instantly.

 

Antoine Griezmann just scored a fucking awesome overhead kick for Sociedad in their match against Lyon too. Amazing goal.

[Dr. J]

Maybe I'm reading too much into this but last night, as the cameras were zeroed in on Pellegrini, he kept looking over at the tunnel and the opposition bench - seemed pretty clear he was looking for Pardew. They cut away from him a bit and then returned to him walking over to Pardew, who was looking out over the pitch. Pardew had come out and didn't even greet Pellegrini, who had the class to go over and greet him.

 

Seemed clear that Pardew was trying to show him up on his first game in the league. Classless cunt.

[The Great Jacko]

Watching PSV vs Milan, PSVs Maher looks a really good player anyone know anything about him?

[TheHitman]

He just left Alkmaar in the summer Maher had a few offers outside Holland but wanted to stay in Holland for a few more years to grow rather than warm a more illustrious team bench.

[FanchesterCity]

Maybe I'm reading too much into this but last night, as the cameras were zeroed in on Pellegrini, he kept looking over at the tunnel and the opposition bench - seemed pretty clear he was looking for Pardew. They cut away from him a bit and then returned to him walking over to Pardew, who was looking out over the pitch. Pardew had come out and didn't even greet Pellegrini, who had the class to go over and greet him.

 

Seemed clear that Pardew was trying to show him up on his first game in the league. Classless cunt.

 

Not sure about that. On the City site, they have a tunnel cam video that shows both teams arriving and the banter between Newcastle and City players etc. Pardew seems fairly friendly with Pelligrini as they go into the ref's room.

 

Everything looked fine before kick off.... but maybe something happened during the game? Didn't see anything at the game mind you. Will have a look when I watch the match on telly!

[Red Phoenix]

Seferovic just scored a goal for Sociedad that wasn't far off in quality from their first to put them 2-0 up against Lyon. Long range half-volley that swerved into the top corner area. Glad I picked this one to watch, rare to see either of those types of goal alone, never mind in the same match.

[Captain]

PSV vs. AC Milan is turning into a feisty game.

[Dr. J]

Will have a look when I watch the match on telly!

 

I'd like to know what you think. I had the distinct feeling that pardew was trying to show Pellegrini up in his first match as manager. Exactly the sort of twat thing that he's capable of but...

[Babb'sBurstNad]

Fingers crossed for a Kuyt hat-trick tonight.

[Captain]

Fingers crossed for a Kuyt hat-trick tonight.

 

Indeed. I think I'll start with Chelsea vs. Villa and see how that goes. Switching at every corner kick!

[Captain]

Well, it took Chelsea less than 5 mins to take the lead.

[Hand Shandy]

Torres not even on the bench...

[Baltar]

I think Arsenal will get through. Even if they lose Fernebache are bound to be found guilty of the match fixing allegations and be thrown out, and Arsenal will be reinstated and get a bye. So Arse are in a win-win situation.

[fowler9]

Turkish clubs usually have intimidating atmospheres but can't be used as an advantage tonight as Arsenal are used to being booed

[Captain]

I think Arsenal will go through too, on better results. Plus, this is just the first game so that makes it less interesting.

[dennis tooth]

Can see arsenal getting smashed and then re instated.

[Captain]

I think Mourinho will have to repeat the offside rule to Ba at half time.

[2pak]

Fenerbahce are terrible! Look like a bunch of retirees.

[Red Phoenix]

Fucks sake that was a nasty kick to the head. They're really having some messed up luck with injuries aren't they?

 

Koscielny too, surely that's going to weaken them a decent bit.

 

Come on Fenerbahce, get it sorted!

[Batigol]

Villa have been terrible. Chelsea barely out of 1st gear and strolling at one nil.

[Batigol]

Ha fantastic finish from Benteke.