Black Wizard Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 If you have such a narrow view of Europe, you should also include Iceland, Russia, Malta and Cyprus in there.I have no problem with them. Most of Russia's population is this side of the Ural mountains, and Cyprus & Malta are close enough to Europe with historical links as well. Iceland is pretty much part of Europe since it was part of Norway & Denmark for about one thousand years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireball07 Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 Look at Liverpool, we're waiting for you!No Gerrard, no Torres, possibly no Masch. Could be problems for them. Bent to score a couple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ser Howsmelly Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 Friedel's still got it (?).here's hoping he saves three points for Villa.ETA: He did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Wizard Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 Bent to score a couple.Well he got one, with the help of a beach ball or something. Then Craig 'future best goalkeeper in the world' Gordon saved Sunderland's collective ass once again.Dundee United grabbed a late equaliser against Hamilton, which is the second time in two home games against Hamilton they've had to do that. Hamilton are United's bogey team. :(A week ago Celtic were four points clear of Rangers and everyone was writing Rangers off after three consecutive goalless draws in the league. Now Rangers are a point ahead of Celtic so expect the press to be slagging off Celtic for the next couple of months until Rangers have a bad patch and the tabels are turned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calibandar Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 Wow. Liverpool beaten by Sunderland, they now drop to what, 8th or 9th place. Villa passes Liverpool even with a game in hand, beating Chelsea. Man U manages to benefit from Chelsea's defeat with yet another meagre home victory. Arsenal picks up another win and moves up.If Man City win tomorrow they move into the top 3 as well.The big clubs look somewhat unimpressive sofar this year. Arsenal is apt to drop points in between a string of good and interesting to watch matches. Man United is fairly consistent but hasn't really excelled in more than one or two matches. Chelsea also takes surprising losses lately. Liverpool without Alonso and with a powerless Benitez still at the helm has become a second string side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padraig Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 I have no problem with them. Most of Russia's population is this side of the Ural mountains, and Cyprus & Malta are close enough to Europe with historical links as well. Iceland is pretty much part of Europe since it was part of Norway & Denmark for about one thousand years.Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan are all west of the Urals too. :)For this purpose they are. They do belong to AFC after all, and that's what counts for FIFA.Very true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Wizard Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan are all west of the Urals too. :)As is Turkey, but they seem more Asian to me. (Not a particularly meaningfull point I know...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maltaran Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 As is Turkey, but they seem more Asian to me. (Not a particularly meaningfull point I know...)They're classed as Europe for the purposes of the Eurovision Song Contest, as well as by UEFA. The only country that really shouldn't be in UEFA is Kazakhstan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireball07 Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 Well he got one, with the help of a beach ball or something. Then Craig 'future best goalkeeper in the world' Gordon saved Sunderland's collective ass once again.Even though we outclassed Liverpool for most of the game, they only started having chances in the last 15 minutes or so. Bent should have had a hat-trick, Henderson and Malbranque both missed easy enough chances too.Cana was immense, I knew he was going to be a great signing. Nicked right under Arsenal's nose, and he's been brilliant so far this season. But we were by far the better team today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuroishi Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 Even though we outclassed Liverpool for most of the game, they only started having chances in the last 15 minutes or so. Bent should have had a hat-trick, Henderson and Malbranque both missed easy enough chances too.Cana was immense, I knew he was going to be a great signing. Nicked right under Arsenal's nose, and he's been brilliant so far this season. But we were by far the better team today.Cana is a great player. In fact, no offense intended but I was surprised when he chose to go to Sunderland this summer, 'cause I really thought that he could aim higher... But it seems that you're doing well so far this year, so maybe his choice will prove right in the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireball07 Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 Yeah, when I first saw we signed him, I was shocked, and actually thought it was a joke. He was probably Marseille's best player last season, and he and Cattermole have been fantastic this season. Cattermole has probably been better so far this season, but Cana had a brilliant performance today.And of course Andy Reid is outclassing everyone in terms of creativity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polishgenius Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 And Darren Bent is the rich man's Eto'o. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireball07 Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 Darren Bent is the new Kevin Phillips (a.k.a the greatest striker who has ever lived) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polishgenius Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 Would that make the beach-ball the new Quinn? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireball07 Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 Would that make the beach-ball the new Quinn?Jonesy is the new Quinn.The beach ball can be the new Summerbee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renasko Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 The spine of Sunderland's team is quite strong, now:GordonFerdinand-TurnerCana-CattermoleBent-JonesStill need to fix the wide areas, I feel.A week ago Celtic were four points clear of Rangers and everyone was writing Rangers off after three consecutive goalless draws in the league. Now Rangers are a point ahead of CelticJust a matter of time. We fucking rocked it yesterday. Played some nice, entertaining football. Was amusing to see McGeady, Maloney, McGinn and McCourt all on the pitch, at the same time. :D Shame McGeady's shit at heading the ball, and McDonald was having an off-day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daeric Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 I was just looking at some comments about the beach ball incidents in the liverpool sunderland match and came across this beautGlen Johnson has admitted that he should have been keeping an eye on beachball, He also said in his statement that he should never have let beachball sneak into a scoring position but also praised Darren Bent saying it was a cleverly disguised pass to beachball and the finish was second to none. he said so confident was beachball in his scoring ability he even ran off behind the goal to celibrate before the ball crossed the line, Johnson finished by saying that this is exactly what liverpool are lacking at the minute a striker of beachballs talent and confidence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renasko Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 So, the nominations for this year's Ballon d'Or have been announced. Biggest surprise on there has to be Ryan Giggs. He's a fine player, but still, I wouldn't have selected him.Full list of nominees:Andrei Arshavin (Russia) ArsenalKarim Benzema (France) Olympique Lyon then Real MadridIker Casillas (Spain) Real MadridCristiano Ronaldo (Portugal) Manchester United then Real MadridDiego (Brazil) Werder Bremen then JuventusDidier Drogba (Ivory Coast) ChelseaEdin Dzeko (Bosnia) VfL WolfsburgSamuel Eto'o (Cameroon) Barcelona then Inter MilanCesc Fabregas (Spain) ArsenalFernando Torres (Spain) LiverpoolDiego Forlan (Uruguay) Atletico MadridSteven Gerrard (England) LiverpoolRyan Giggs (Wales) Manchester UnitedYoann Gourcuff (France) BordeauxThierry Henry (France) BarcelonaZlatan Ibrahimovic (Sweden) Inter Milan then BarcelonaAndres Iniesta (Spain) BarcelonaJulio Cesar (Brazil) Inter MilanKaka (Brazil) AC Milan then Real MadridFrank Lampard (England) ChelseaMaicon (Brazil) Inter MilanLionel Messi (Argentina) BarcelonaLuis Fabiano (Brazil) SevillaFranck Ribery (France) Bayern MunichWayne Rooney (England) Manchester UnitedJohn Terry (England) ChelseaNemanja Vidic (Serbia) Manchester UnitedDavid Villa (Spain) ValenciaXavi (Spain) BarcelonaYaya Toure (Ivory Coast) BarcelonaWho would you all pick? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuroishi Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 Well I guess it's gonna be Messi's year, if only for Barça's last season. I'd love to see a player like Iniesta win it though...But the Ballon d'or has always been more of a popularity contest than anything else.And this year, on 30 nominees we have... 3 defenders ! Come on, France Football, you really could try harder. But it's not as if they knew something of football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renasko Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 I'd like to see Arshavin win it, personally. But it may be a year too soon, for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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