20-03-2005 13:10									#1
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Ok, continuance from this thread:

http://apolyton.net/forums/showthre...50&pagenumber=1

(Due to suggestion from MikeH... if you don't like the term 'soccer' in the title, it wouldn't have been pretty using 'football' instead).

Anyway, I wanna talk about Premier League action.

Newcastle's winning streak comes to an end with a tie against Pompey.

And Chelsea win big again welcoming back Robben, making the Premiership title all but won.

But the news of the EPL day was West Brom's drubbing of Charlton 4-1, to give them a bit of a lifeline to avoid relegation.

	20-03-2005 14:02									#2
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Worldwide Soccer, that was an excellent game.

You forgot the most important result today: Spurs beating Man City 2-1.

Also how about hearing more than EPL/Euro competitions, I know some have plenty of stories of their team, and were quietly ignored in other football threads.

	20-03-2005 14:12									#3
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Now why exactly was that an important result?

Cause Tottenham keeps pace with those holding the Europe spots? Cause Reyna was healthy enough to score for Man City?

quote: Also how about hearing more than EPL/Euro competitions, I know some have plenty of stories of their team, and were quietly ignored in other football threads.

Well, they are welcome to discuss the Spanish or Italian or Brazilian or Japanese or whatever league they want to discuss. I just felt like starting with the EPL, since they are who I'm trying to get involved in. I haven't that much knowlege about the other leagues (not even the MLS in my country!!).

So I welcome that talk. I'm sure our French posters can tell us about Ligue 1, our German posters can speak on the Bundesliga, etc. I welcome them all .

Though I did see Juve beating Regina on GolTV. They didn't look all that good, but the announcers did mention Juventus tend to play down to their competition.

	20-03-2005 14:40									#4
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quote: Originally posted by Imran Siddiqui And Chelsea win big again welcoming back Robben, making the Premiership title all but won.

The third goal is a fluke, no doubt about it. Without that I am not sure if Keizman (or however his name is spelled) could score the forth.

	20-03-2005 15:16									#5
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quote: Originally posted by Imran Siddiqui Now why exactly was that an important result? Cause Tottenham keeps pace with those holding the Europe spots? Cause Reyna was healthy enough to score for Man City?

Nah, I know my team's place in the league. We might still grab a euro spot if we're lucky, but our squad is nowhere near ready for it, although that didnt stop Newcastle. Maybe it was just a weak draw this year though.

I saw Rafael Benitez is questioning his players character before the Everton match to the press, Bill Nicholson used to do the same thing with his Spurs sides of the 60's, if he was upset with them he'd complain to the press, the players would hold meetings and plan to get back and prove him wrong at the next match. I doubt Benitez commands the same (if any) respect from the Liverpool players though.

	20-03-2005 16:02									#6
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good day for the top teams yesterday. the mighty arsenal won over blackburn 0-1, robin van persie scored, nice run and a cool finish, what i like to see.

chelsea were all over palace for most of their game, but palace could have gone 2-1 up before half time, andy johnson not able to finish for once.

looking forward to the mersey derby today, i predict a draw and maybe a bit of controversy

	20-03-2005 17:51									#7
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I hadn't noticed that sectarian lyric in your sig before.....

Interesting timing, given the current focus on stamping out sectarianism in football.

	20-03-2005 22:12									#8
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quote: Originally posted by Maquiladora I saw Rafael Benitez is questioning his players character before the Everton match to the press, Bill Nicholson used to do the same thing with his Spurs sides of the 60's, if he was upset with them he'd complain to the press, the players would hold meetings and plan to get back and prove him wrong at the next match. I doubt Benitez commands the same (if any) respect from the Liverpool players though.

Seems to be working so far. 'Pool are up 2-0 with goals from Gerrard and Garcia. Speaking of Gerrard, anyone think he actually ends up staying at Liverpool at the end of the year? I'm thinking next season he is wearing the blue of Chelsea or the white of Real Madrid (the latest galacticos).


And because of injuries, Liverpool have had to use all three subs by halftime, and they get ANOTHER injury! It's unreal!

	20-03-2005 22:39									#9
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I went to see Ajax - PSV today; we got trashed 0-4

	20-03-2005 22:45									#10
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Ouch! Quite a beating indeed! It seems like van Bommel had a stormer against you guys.

I didn't realize the PSV were on top the Eredivisie this season. Looks like they are going to run away with the title if they are playing that well!

Don't worry, your guys will bounce back. They always do.

	20-03-2005 22:49									#11
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quote: Originally posted by Imran Siddiqui Seems to be working so far. 'Pool are up 2-0 with goals from Gerrard and Garcia.

And now it's 2-1 with Baros sent off. It's getting interesting.

	20-03-2005 22:51									#12
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Fooking A! I wish they were freaking showing this on Fox Soccer Channel instead of a GOD DAMNED infomercials!

Everton down 1 goal, 1 man up... they'll have to attack-attack-attack, which isn't their forte, but it'd probably be very interesting seeing them try.

	20-03-2005 22:51									#13
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hey imran, you can talk about soccer without having to sound like a brit

	20-03-2005 22:54									#14
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Nope, not allowed... er, mate .

Btw, where am I sounding like a 'brit'?

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quote: Originally posted by Imran Siddiqui Ouch! Quite a beating indeed! It seems like van Bommel had a stormer against you guys.

Nah, his first goal was in the fourth minute of first-half overtime while there only should have been two minutes of OT
His second goal was a penalty, and the third was a crappy goal...

All in all, a flattering result. As the new coach, Blind still has a lot of work to do...

	20-03-2005 23:15									#16
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Apparently so. I'm thinking the Ajax fans won't be happy with anything less than the league title.

Though as an Ami, I am glad that Beasley got to play for a good portion of time as a sub.

	20-03-2005 23:25									#17
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Unless PSV experiences a major collapse, they will take this year's title. Ajax needs to close a seven-point gap to overtake AZ for second place (Champions' League qualifier spot). It is a tough onus, but we're facing AZ at home in April, and they have a tough sked ahead (also with UEFA Cup matches in-between).

IIRC, Beasley came on when it was already 0-4, so he wasn't doing anything special in the half hour that he was on the pitch.

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Yeah, but he got some good playing time nevertheless .

Yeah, it is quite a ladder for Ajax to climb to reach AZ, and AZ is looking good (at least in UEFA Cup). I guess the new coach will get another year to see if he can return Ajax to the usual place.

	20-03-2005 23:42									#19
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Watching Real Madrid vs Malaga, and wow, Beckham actually looks useful . Put him in the center of the midfield, and he does pretty good. That being said, I think Madrid needs a Striker who can put a head on Beckham's brilliant crosses. Of course someone like that wouldn't be famous enough to be a galacticos I guess .

	21-03-2005 00:15									#20
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26.03, Israel vs. Ireland....

	21-03-2005 00:17									#21
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Where is the match being played?

	21-03-2005 00:18									#22
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Ramat Gan.

( I'll see this one on T.V., of course, but there is a chance I'll go the distance and see the game against France 4 days later)

	21-03-2005 00:22									#23
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I'm guessing Ramat Gan is in Israel?

Well, then you'll be safe. Though I'm not sure how you'll do on the scoresheet.

	21-03-2005 00:22									#24
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I predicsiate that the players from the local league will suck real bad, esp. wrt fitness ( the league is horrible this year, zero competition) Our players from europe will deliver, though.

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But you're guys will have to be top quality to get a ball past Given. Keane and Carr are also going to be on Ireland's side after not playing the last friendly. It'll be a tough nut to crack.

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quote: But you're guys will have to be top quality to get a ball past Given. Keane and Carr are also going to be on Ireland's side after not playing the last friendly. It'll be a tough nut to crack.

Oh, for sure!

We'll just have to out-brutalize the Irish.
All the coach needs to do is to tell the arab members to show off some of their league charms to our Irish guests.

j/k Seriously, though, I think we're counting on a packed stadium. Everything will be just fine. People are worried about Ireland? I am more worried about France on the 30th.

	21-03-2005 00:37									#27
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quote: All the coach needs to do is to tell the arab members to show off some of their league charms to our Irish guests.

In response, the Irish manager tells his players to play like... well, Irish .

	21-03-2005 00:42									#28
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quote: Originally posted by Imran Siddiqui Nope, not allowed... er, mate . Btw, where am I sounding like a 'brit'?

I would guess its your use of "fooking", now you see what prejudices we face in europe.

quote: Nah, his first goal was in the fourth minute of first-half overtime while there only should have been two minutes of OT His second goal was a penalty, and the third was a crappy goal... All in all, a flattering result. As the new coach, Blind still has a lot of work to do...

Blind something tells me its going to be hard work...

	21-03-2005 00:50									#29
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quote: In response, the Irish manager tells his players to play like... well, Irish

It seems that the "sent off" stat is what the real contension is about.

	21-03-2005 00:55									#30
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quote: Originally posted by Maquiladora I would guess its your use of "fooking", now you see what prejudices we face in europe.

Well that was more because the curse word is, well, censored.