Jarvinja Ilnow

Even if the Mancs win, I love Bilbao. At least they have gone for the result. Us and most English teams show them too much respect

professional footballers trying to improve?

May the awkward Gods of reverse psychology strike my prediction down

ok great score but the Mancs will win. We all know that - they won't lose their Thursday C5 spot without a fight.

its sad

they're playing the gayer into form

I know these bastards beat us and will spawn a win tonight, but how do they do it, being so shit?

what better club if you want a moan

Sloppy Mancs according to Nevin. Nevin is suggesting Rooney isn't actually the Dark Knight rising. Controversial there, Pat.

He's a silent hero. The man with no name who rights wrongs.

Athletic are getting stuck in and look good. Therefore I am going for the Mancs to triumph in some shitty way. May the awkward Gods of reverse psychology strike my prediction down

You are the Norwegian AC Slater

they're hard work

There was an article about this in last week's 'Sport' magazine (the one you get on the tube, not the one with the boobs, sadly). It confirmed what you are both saying - English success came at the time English clubs were big spenders but it was English football's UEFA points, rather than trophies won. Our win helped up the points total, but we weren't big spenders, far from it. I suppose we were the exception that proved the rule.

we've all been there (in our own sanctuaries - not your saniflow in the basement)

Well if you are in SanFrancisco then you've got to try Liverpool Lil's - nice location near the Presidio. Not sure you'll get the match there (despite the name) as it's baseball/ American football mostly. Great IPA beers though. Welcome to Liverpool Lil's For the football, there's a pub on Fisherman's Wharf - I think it's 'Jack's' and it's before you get to the Giradelli Square end of the F's Wharf (I think it's opposite the Boating club). There was football there when we last went, and a decent range of microbrews as well as the usual watery lagers. I'm really jealous - can't wait to go back!

this has got to be a wind-up. Judge blasts Luis Suarez after 'handshake bust-up' with Patrice Evra prompts Manchester United fan to assault wife in Eccles A judge has launched an amazing attack on footballer Luis Suarez after a Manchester United fan hit his partner with a TV remote control following the infamous handshake bust-up with Patrice Evra. Judge Jonathan Taaffe said the Liverpool striker – who refused to shake hands with United's Patrice Evra after a racism row – had been 'petulant' and acted like a 'spoilt child' He spoke out after hearing how United fan Graham Trelfa claimed to be so enraged by Suarez's behaviour that he hurled the TV remote in his partner's face. Sentencing him, Judge Taaffe made it clear Suarez was NOT directly responsible for Trelfa's 'bullying' behaviour. But he added: “The actions of Mr Suarez were at best ill-considered and at worst the actions of a petulant individual who behaved like a spoilt child and brought contempt on both his club and the many professional footballers who conduct themselves properly week-in, week-out. “It's undoubtedly the case that the actions of a so-called role model can affect the behaviour of many and the need to act responsibly both on and off the field as they hold privileged position and are idolised by many.” Manchester magistrates court had heard how dad-of-three Trelfa – of Trafford Road in Eccles - reacted furiously after watched footage of the 'handshake that wasn't' on the Ten O'Clock News. He made a comment about 'foreigners refusing to shake hands' before hurling the remote at his partner at close range. It hit her in the eye – and Trelfa, who had been drinking cider, then grabbed her and hurled her to the floor before storming out. When he returned his partner had called police. Trelfa was arrested – and later pleaded guilty to common assault. He was given a 12-month community order and told to pay £85 in costs yesterday. The court heard Trelfa, who works as an engineer, had received a caution in 2008 for a similar offence. Judge Taaffe told him that by trying to blame Suarez he was 'missing the point' about his behaviour. He said: “In my judgement it would've occurred sooner or later as it's quite clear you have an anger problem and have behaved in a bullying fashion for many years towards your partner without any thought for the effects it would have. “To blame Mr Suarez, in my view, illustrates your refusal to confront the real issue.” Speaking outside court Trelfa said he was 'sorry' for his actions. He said: “I would like to apologise for what happened and I'm relieved with the judge's decision. “I saw the snub and it just made me angry. It annoyed me so much. Read more at: Judge blasts Luis Suarez after 'handshake bust-up' with Patrice Evra prompts Manchester United fan to assault wife in Eccles | Manchester Evening News - menmedia.co.uk

PRAY FOR NANDO

well said - would like to rep you but can't again

or is it..... THE EVERTON POEMS A moving poem first off: HERE TO STAY We’ve given the reds the blues Proved everybody wrong Punched above our weight Resilient and strong Confounded all the critics Beyond all expectations Silenced all the experts With on pitch revelations The bite, the fight, the timing’s right Against the odds, victorious The goal that’s bright is in our sight In this, our season glorious We may have limped and stumbled We’ve never fallen by Led by the man with vision The team that doesn’t die Everyone’s a hero In this band of brothers blue All for one and one for all Honest spirit, bold and true One last push, we’ve done enough It’s time to live the dream Believe the unbelievable With Everton Football Team And now they must believe us And now we’re on our way The Goodison Boys of David Moyes Are here and here to stay. even he know's that's stretching it a bit. LIGHTNING STRIKES TWICE I will never forget the crowd tonight, The atmosphere electric The air charged with energy The current of expectation fizzing The tackles and commitment that lifted the crowd The noise and cacophony that lifted the players Weathering the storm Fighting against the elements So that lightning struck One dynamite flash of electric blue lightning Struck with devastating and deadly effect Just like ten years ago It was our time It is our time And I will never forget this time. JUST We’ve scaled the heights and stayed there Just Through dizzy spells, occasional vertigo And heart in the mouth moments We’ve stayed there Just No-one good enough to profit In the weeks that we have stumbled We’ve always stayed there Just And as the pundits always say When the season closes in The table does not lie We are where we are on merit, We are where we are on results And on reflection, where we are, at the end of the day is Just OVER THE MOON Over the moon Under the influence In the Champion’s League Out of the doldrums PAUL COOKSON

checkmate. Well played

Twat - you obviously never read the Rafa honey bee poem!

I'm not having a go at you as a person but most of what you wrote there is shite. Substitute Torres for Owen and it's the same scenario in most of the points you wrote. As others have said: Ha ha, he's shit.

it was a typo - he meant "Norse pissing" I think