Hector wrote:Its interesting BN that you mentioned Martin Tylers commentry. I always hear the words: "And Solskjear has WON IT!!!" when I think about Man Utd winning the Treble and European Cup. Also, I think it was Motty who said "CANTONA!! You just couldn't write this script!" in the 1996/ 96 FA cup final against Liverpool. Its strange. I wonder to what degree commentators realise that their words will forever be etched on the memory, defining classic moments in the game.
The best example has to be: "They think its all over..."
Hector wrote:By the way, I think its great that every English club made it through to the next stage in the Champions League. I've always held that the Premier League is the most exciting and now we can even boast that the quality is of the very highest. Just look at the last few CL finals, an Enlish club has been involved.
Hans the German Butler wrote:Didn't see the game but I was mightily pleased that the mighty reds went marching on with another 4-0 victory yesterday. With money from Sheikh Mohammed to come too, the future's looking a little rosier all of a sudden.
Phil Branch wrote:Yes BN, quite a game indeed.
I'm glad to see my 2nd team, Arsenal, spoil it for Chelski, though I admit they were a bit fortunate at the end. Still, ABC I suppose.
As for my 1st team, Brentford, lying bottom of League 1, the least said the better. Wonder who our new manager will be...Alan Curbishley would be nice!
Davey Boy wrote:Good result to see Arsenal not win AND Chelseas drop points. An of course Spurs demolished Charlton 5-1, always nice to see a healthy number of goals flying in!
Davey Boy wrote:Hmm I always question the intent on those kinda shots but it was a spectacular goal I thought. I'd hate to be a goalkeeper in that kind of situation going in after the match!
Davey Boy wrote:As for Sheikh Mohammed taking over Liverpool it concerns me in the same way Abramovic taking over at Chelsea did. I mean look at how much player prices have balooned in the last few seasons. Shevchenko for example, whilst a great player at AC Milan was purchased for £31million!! He's 30 years old! At least Man Utd paying that much for Rooney represents long term investment. I don't like to see the stupid amounts of money tht are being banded around the game at the moment it just seems like such a waste.
Davey Boy wrote:Yes let's hope not. I just mean instances like Shaun Wright Phillips. He was such a prospect at Man City and I believe at the time Arsenal were also interested in him but with Chelskis money the Gooners had no chance and therefore he went to Chelski to sit on the bench and waste away his career, albeit with alot of money. The same is happening with Micah Richards again with Man City. He's had a dozen good games his season and looks like a good prospect and I read that Chelski are reportedly going to make a £15 million bid. It just seems crazy to me that such vast sums are thrown around and the fans still end up paying £40+ to watch a match.
I have to say though it would be good to see Chelsea unable to have the monopoly on all the big name players and Liverpool being able to compete every now and then.
Davey Boy wrote:It would be awful if Cheski were to dominate football but it looks like Man Utd might at least give them a run for there money. As long as they avoid any injuries to key players and perhaps add a player or two (Hargreaves for example) then I don't see why they can't do it. I think the Chelski players are going to start suffering from a slight lack of motivation. Obviously they are still really geared up for the Champs League but I think maybe their hunger for the Premiership has dropped just slightly whereas Man Utd and Fergie's has really built up over the last few trophieless years (not counting the league cup).
Hector wrote:What do you all think of Jose?
Obviously great at what he does but... do you think he is a classy person, with a straight up honest and moral approach to the game? How much do you find yourself agreeing with some of his statements about the game and other teams/ managers? I for one can never make my mind up about him.
Hector wrote:What do you all think of Jose?
Obviously great at what he does but... do you think he is a classy person, with a straight up honest and moral approach to the game? How much do you find yourself agreeing with some of his statements about the game and other teams/ managers? I for one can never make my mind up about him.
Davey Boy wrote:Hector wrote:What do you all think of Jose?
Obviously great at what he does but... do you think he is a classy person, with a straight up honest and moral approach to the game? How much do you find yourself agreeing with some of his statements about the game and other teams/ managers? I for one can never make my mind up about him.
Obviously he's an excellent manager and his ranting and raving does always give people something to talk about on a Monday morning BUT... he also falls in to a catergory of manager that really really ticks me off. That is the managers who can't admit defeat with grace. He will always blame a refereeing decision or an offside call, even if most people would agree the decision was correct. He also will accuse the other side of diving, for example, in a game where Robben or Drogba has clearly dived and yet defend his players saying they were fouled. I prefer the attitudes of your Martin Jol's, Stuart Pearce's, Martin O'Neils etc who will always give an honest assessment of the game.
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