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I seen Zenden and his Mrs last night - she was an absolute stunner, 10/10. Much nicer than either of the girls above.

I reckon Materazzi just accused him of having a shit first touch and that was enough to make him flip.

At first (and following the immediate replays) I thought it was extremely harsh, but having seen it again on the highlight last night it was correct. I think the ref should have blown up earlier for a freekick on Rooney, before he lashed out. Even having tried to play the advantage he should have whistled.

Crouchy seems bullet proof at the minute (penalties aside)

Gotta give Fowler the number 9 shirt back if Cisse leaves.

One of mine...

Captions?

Reina Finnan Carragher Hyypia Riise Gerrard Sissoko Nolan J.Cole D.Bent Rooney

'Drogba clarifies diving comments'

It's dead easy to say Rafa is becoming Shankly-like but it's true. Wonderful to see him do what he did at the end of the game.

Last minute Hobbs o.g. makes it 2-1 (3-3) - extra time to be played.

7.30

1. In your opinion, where is Garcia's best position? 2. What's your thoughts on Valencia post-Benitez? 3. Would you agree that Guti is crap? (Sorry Dave!)

I'd rather Phil Easton left first!

Athletic Bilbao only have local players in their team by tradition (Basque I think). I think that's something to be proud of. I'd play: Warner Hibbert Carra Stubbs Warnock Gerrard Barton Nolan Rooney Fowler (Lee) Trundle Subs: David Martin (controversial choice?), Davey Thompson (not fit enough to get in the team), Baines, McAteer, Dele Adebola.

Alonso was having a right go at Cisse at the final whistle - pointing to where he should be running etc.

The ticket office can replace them for £10 apparently.

Carra "fouled" him and he went down like he'd been shot. Carra then proceeded to kick the ball at him from point blank range as EHD was down on the floor. They pretty much squared up walking off the pitch at half time. One lad behind me in the lower shouted "Diouf you queer" which Riise who was warming up by the corner flag could hear. Riise turned round a gave a big nod!

"...oh, y'beauty!" - Andy Gray

I think the "What a waste of talent" chant is highly applicable in this scenario....

He's arguably Birmingham's best player - and they'll need good players to stay up. Can't see them selling until the end of the season.

...I wonder who'll get blamed for that?

...and that was never a booking today! Ball then man.

I think we'll do well to take a point from either game.