Epl 2006/2007

[song cm]

woo hoo...finally...charity shield this weekend....

Kochun, wats ur prediction?
I cant wait to see Ballack and Lampard fighting for the ball....:laugh: :eek:

[KoChun]

Liverpool Rulez! :cheesy:

[song cm]

Bellamy to score............................................. .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. .............................own goal :p

[JC]

Liverpool Rulez! :cheesy:
Ya brader... sokong habis... :)

[andrewjpan]

Ya brader... sokong habis... :)
not bad ko chun... you're not walking alone in here.

[KoChun]

not bad ko chun... you're not walking alone in here.
You just don't know how many Liverpool supporters we have here in the forum. We just let the Devils talk nia, we maintain low profile. :cheesy:

[jstanly]

Chelsea Rules this weekend!!! kahkahkah!! :p

Its Rafa VS The Special One this weekend, Watch both of them fight it out... Cheers!!

:eek:

[jstanly]

Woohoo!! Becks is Out of England Team..... Sol Campbell and David James tooo:D

At last someone in England (Mc Claren) is brave and bold enough to axe Beckham from the team.... Who will wear the No. 7 Jersey? Lennon??

Terry is the new England Captain.... Goodlah. Asst Captain is Gerrard. Venables is new England Coach.

Sorry, side track abit.....

Wings of Change for New England Team!! It about time.............

[KoChun]

At least I see a little hope in England now. Let's see how the recover for Euro 2008.

[JC]

Beckham that bad meh?? Sorry.. not a crazed footie.. help me understand.. :o

After all, he did help England reach the qtr-finals of the world cup...

[KoChun]

http://soccernet-att.espn.go.com/design05/images/PH2/Riise412.jpg
Wonder goal by Riise in the 9th min.

http://soccernet-att.espn.go.com/design05/images/PH2/riisecrouch.jpg
Scorers John Arne Riise and Peter Crouch celebrate in Cardiff.

Final score, Liverpool 2-1 Chelsea.

Liverpool Rulez!!!

[song cm]

congrats pool......must say Ballack n Lampard was fighting for the central midfield role....:laugh:

but i am very worried abt shevchenko.....the fella dem good....

[James Nga]

congrats pool......must say Ballack n Lampard was fighting for the central midfield role....:laugh:

but i am very worried abt shevchenko.....the fella dem good....

Dun worry lah.... :cool:

I saw 2 things last nite - Pools is now stronger than the one last year last year - the team that capitulates easily at both Anfield and Stamford Bridge

CFC is definitely having a few problems.... the team has yet to gel and could have difficulty trying to defend the title... :cool:

[jerrychoo2004]

gratz to pool...i also sokong pool to win against chelsea

as for JC...beckham to me is quite good with his passes and crossing as well as set pieces...just that he don run at opponents and dribble

as u know ppl pay too much attention to beckham that every mistake or poor performance from him will make headlines...give the guy a break plssss

[song cm]

i agree jerry, i believe beckham do deserve to be at least on the sub bench....i think Mclaren is just trying to prove dat he is not Sven....

[LiLiaN]

well, i haven't see beckham particularly outstanding most of the time...
yeah, he has the touch to perform something amazing, but that's rare...
in any case, he's what, 30 now? so time to move on for younger players to step in...

[JC]

Final score, Liverpool 2-1 Chelsea.

Liverpool Rulez!!!
Woohoo.. kita menang!!! :)

[song cm]

well, i haven't see beckham particularly outstanding most of the time...
yeah, he has the touch to perform something amazing, but that's rare...
in any case, he's what, 30 now? so time to move on for younger players to step in...

but dont forget, he scored one and assisted 2 in the last world cup....without them, england could have been eliminated in the first round

Woohoo.. kita menang!!! :)
hmm....got time delay isit?? :P

[KoChun]

hmm....got time delay isit?? :P
Must be Kim's fault. :laugh:

[song cm]

Must be Kim's fault. :laugh:

at least it was not pre-mature one.....:laugh:

heard u guys had a blast.....mana gambar??

[KoChun]

at least it was not pre-mature one.....:laugh:

heard u guys had a blast.....mana gambar??
Gambar semua dalam otak. I did not take any, not sure the rest of the gang. I went off earlier, sorry about that.

[song cm]

Gambar semua dalam otak. I did not take any, not sure the rest of the gang. I went off earlier, sorry about that.

hmm...those type of gambar would be the most potent one....:laugh:
no worries....i bet JC aka super-duper-buaya will post one....

okok...better talk abt EPL.....woo hoo...only 4 days to go....

[KoChun]

okok...better talk abt EPL.....woo hoo...only 4 days to go....
I don't think Chelsea will win it so easily this season, even though they have strengthened their team by bringing in Shevchenko and Ballack. I just believe too many stars in a team does not guarantee success. These stars will have difficulty to play together. A very good example is Lampard and Ballack. On the paper, they look frightening but on the field, they are not that mighty.

As which team will challenge them, should be Pool, MU and Arsenal again. Spurs will only come 5th, the most.

Hey, this is the first time is many years that Liverpool is rated higher than MU.

Song, what's your prediction of the top 4?

[song cm]

you are right but nevertheless Chelsea is still very strong....I think its gonna be a three horse race between Chelsea, Pool and ManU. I don't really fancy Arsenal this season....

[KoChun]

you are right but nevertheless Chelsea is still very strong....I think its gonna be a three horse race between Chelsea, Pool and ManU. I don't really fancy Arsenal this season....
Well, they've got Tomas Rosicky, a player I reckon to do well in Premiership. Arsene Wenger is damn good in buying players, for example, he bought Anelka at 700K and sold him off at 17mil!!!

Whatever it is, these 4 teams should top the table again.

(Hopefully Alka does not see this thread)

[jerrychoo2004]

my prediction is 1st MAN U
2nd is Chelsea
3rd is Liverpool
4th is Arsenal

[KoChun]

my prediction is 1st MAN U
2nd is Chelsea
3rd is Liverpool
4th is Arsenal
How come I am not surprise to see MU top in your list?

[jerrychoo2004]

How come I am not surprise to see MU top in your list?

because u know that they will win the EPL this year?

[song cm]

i dunno...even tho i am man u fan....i am worried abt Pool n Chelski....more of the latter......so, my choice
Man U ...88 pts
Chelsea ...87 pts
Liverpool ...86 pts
Arsenal ...78 pts

[jerrychoo2004]

i dunno...even tho i am man u fan....i am worried abt Pool n Chelski....more of the latter......so, my choice
Man U ...88 pts
Chelsea ...87 pts
Liverpool ...86 pts
Arsenal ...78 pts

omg we have the same thinking song....high five bro!!!!!!!

[song cm]

omg we have the same thinking song....high five bro!!!!!!!

high five back....<piak piak> :D

[Alkapocino]

Well, they've got Tomas Rosicky, a player I reckon to do well in Premiership. Arsene Wenger is damn good in buying players, for example, he bought Anelka at 700K and sold him off at 17mil!!!

Whatever it is, these 4 teams should top the table again.

(Hopefully Alka does not see this thread)
Spurs will be the Champion this season! :cool:

[jerrychoo2004]

sure bor....it will be a miracle if they can get into top 3 ;)

[song cm]

double dem...rooney n scholes kena banned 3 matches....:mad: :(

[jerrychoo2004]

:mad: ...damn them....really want rooney out of the game meh
but MAN U will not fall that easily
i am sure we can still win without rooney and scholes
we can count on saha...and i hate to say this but still ....MAN U will depend a lot on ronaldo ;)

[song cm]

yeap, ronaldo is important and he is in good form....i am pretty impressed with Lee Martin and David Jones but I think the former will be on loan to Rangers.....

[song cm]

woo hoo...england won 4-0 againt the European Champion, Greece......Hargreaves was good in the holding role and Gerard was superb in the right wing....now i know why Mclaren dropped Beckham.....

[KoChun]

woo hoo...england won 4-0 againt the European Champion, Greece......Hargreaves was good in the holding role and Gerard was superb in the right wing....now i know why Mclaren dropped Beckham.....
Gerrard delivers all the time, in whatever position.

Good win for England and Mclaren. :)

World Champion, Italy lost 0-2 to Croatia???

[jerrychoo2004]

go go england....as for italy...they fielded an understrength team
nvm just a friendly

[Alkapocino]

sure bor....it will be a miracle if they can get into top 3 ;)
You will see lots of miracles this season! :D

[jerrychoo2004]

You will see lots of miracles this season! :D

yah...like pompey win the EPL? and chelsea relegated to 2nd division? :laugh:

[jerrychoo2004]

anyone interested in playing fantasy football? i am playing the yahoo fantasy football...if anyone interested pls let me know i add u to my group ... then we can challenge for the coming season:)

[jstanly]

Yippeeee!!! EPL starts this weekend!! :D

First match Sheffield vs Liverpool??

Liverpool Win lah

Congrats Kochun and Pool fans for winning the Charity Shield by thumping Chelski out. Wah!! Kuyt is on the way to pool!!

Crouch is scoring leh. 8 goals in 8 England starts.... Not bad not bad... Bad news for all other EPL teams...

Cheers!! To all footie fans...

LET THE GAMES BEGIN!! :eek:

[KoChun]

Yippeeee!!! EPL starts this weekend!! :D

First match Sheffield vs Liverpool??

Liverpool Win lah

Congrats Kochun and Pool fans for winning the Charity Shield by thumping Chelski out. Wah!! Kuyt is on the way to pool!!

Crouch is scoring leh. 8 goals in 8 England starts.... Not bad not bad... Bad news for all other EPL teams...

Cheers!! To all footie fans...

LET THE GAMES BEGIN!! :eek:
Kuyt may even start in this opening game against Sheffield United. Frankly, I think Liverpool will have something extra this season compare to the previous seasons. They have speed in Mark Gonzalez and Craig Bellamy.

Let's hope Liverpool can give Chelsea a good challenge for the title this season.

[KoChun]

19th min, MU 4-0 Fulham. :laugh: :laugh:

Play badminton or football??? :unsure:

[andrewjpan]

19th min, MU 4-0 Fulham. :laugh: :laugh:

Play badminton or football??? :unsure:
that's just warming up for the season...

[song cm]

wow...Man U won big time....chelsea too....both Pool n Arsenal choked abit....

[socka]

wow...Man U won big time....chelsea too....both Pool n Arsenal choked abit....

Although, I am a Pool fan,after watching the Sheffield game, they still have work to do. To win the title, you must score big and win games against teams like Sheffield. The midfield was a bit dissapointing as they not only were not able to control well but also failed to get the ball to the forwards. Only consolation is that its the first game.

With Risse and carra out for two weeks its gonna be tought.

Manure (:p ) played well and looked very strong and really got the perfect start to the new season.

Was I the only one impressed with Theo Walcott. He did not score, but certainly had the speed and moves to trouble Villa.

To all fans, heres to the next 9 months of action, thrills and spills! YNWA

[song cm]

socka, Pool was lucky to get the penalty....:p

man U was terrific.....esp RSSR....Rooney, Saha, Scholes n Ronaldo......
I am worried for the next 3 matches....:(

[LiLiaN]

song, must have faith a little... plus they did so well...
as long as they don't start getting a little too arrogant after the win... :squeeze:

[song cm]

song, must have faith a little... plus they did so well...
as long as they don't start getting a little too arrogant after the win... :squeeze:

hmm...i guess i am abit paraniod......:laugh:

[KoChun]

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b240/KoChun/chelsea.jpg

I think they will win the EPL again this season. :blink:

[socka]

socka, Pool was lucky to get the penalty....:p

man U was terrific.....esp RSSR....Rooney, Saha, Scholes n Ronaldo......
I am worried for the next 3 matches....:(

Song, agree with you, Pool was lucky with the penalty. Gerrard just ran too fast and lost control of the ball.

Have faith in your team (Man U, I presume). It will be interesting to see how Carrick fits in.

[song cm]

Song, agree with you, Pool was lucky with the penalty. Gerrard just ran too fast and lost control of the ball.

Have faith in your team (Man U, I presume). It will be interesting to see how Carrick fits in.

but i guess Gerrard cld have easily tripped over by Blade's defender and earned the penalty.....

Yeah, it wld be interesting to see how Carrick fit in...more so, if Man U manage to land Hargreaves as well :D

[jerrychoo2004]

with rooney and scholes MAN U win 5-1
without both of them MAN U will win 4-1 :)

so MAN U will win whatever the condition...previous, next and all future games ;)

[jerrychoo2004]

OMG Chelsea lost !!!!!!1 wahhahahahaaa :laugh:
MAN U win 3-0....wooohooo looks like this will be united's year :)

[song cm]

OMG Chelsea lost !!!!!!1 wahhahahahaaa :laugh:
MAN U win 3-0....wooohooo looks like this will be united's year :)

2 goals in last 10 mins for Middleborough.....well done....

Man U cld have won 6-0.....Giggs, Ronaldo and Park hit the post/bar.....

[KoChun]

So, double celebration for all MU fans.

Song, got party tonight to celebrate?

[song cm]

So, double celebration for all MU fans.

Song, got party tonight to celebrate?

haha...no party yet...too early....

[song cm]

okok...man u to beat Watford by 2-0 this weekend....:D

[LiLiaN]

song is back with full confidence again! :D

[song cm]

song is back with full confidence again! :D

esp after they beat watford...

woohoo...got turkish f1 too.....i am aso happy with Kimi's performance of late...:)

[James Nga]

Finally, some justice done at EPL. I was gutted to think of the suspension of both Scholes & Rooney when this idiot was NOT even sent off.


Thatcher banned by City and charged by FA

Ben Thatcher has been suspended by Manchester City and charged with serious foul play by the Football Association as the full horror of his challenge on Pedro Mendes begins to sink in.


The former Welsh international met manager Stuart Pearce at City's Carrington training ground this morning and was told he would not feature against Arsenal tomorrow as a direct result of his elbows-first tackle on Mendes which saw the Portsmouth player spend Wednesday night in hospital.


Thatcher is said to be in full agreement of the internal punishment, which is also likely to extend to two weeks wages and has been ratified by City chairman John Wardle, who also met with Pearce this morning.

'Manchester City can confirm that Ben Thatcher has been suspended from first-team action pending the results of the club's internal investigation into the incident involving Pedro Mendes during the game with Portsmouth on Wednesday,' said a City statement.

'The player will miss tomorrow's home fixture with Arsenal. Ben Thatcher fully agrees with this decision.'

Blues officials have been embarrassed at the negative publicity Thatcher's disgraceful lunge has brought to the club.

Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp has called for the 30-year-old to be kicked out of the game completely should he ever do anything like that again.

And, though referee Dermot Gallagher inexplicably failed to send Thatcher off, the FA have now stepped in with a charge of serious foul play.

The 30-year-old has been given until September 12 to respond. However, with Pearce describing the incident as `indefensible' it is difficult to see what plausible plea Thatcher could make.

And, having stated their belief a red card would have warranted `an additional sanction', the FA have raised the obvious possibility of Thatcher receiving a ban equal to the six matches meted out to Lee Bowyer for his infamous scrap with Newcastle team-mate Kieron Dyer last season.

'The incident is being considered as an exceptional case because The FA contends that the challenge was sufficiently serious that had Thatcher been sent off, an additional sanction would have been merited,' said a statement released by the FA.

Pearce, whose own game was based on aggression, could come up with no justification for the tackle.

'People will say I played to the limit of the rules,' said Pearce.

'Ben's game is also based on aggression. But every now and then a red mist appears and he steps over the mark, which is totally unacceptable.

'The more I have seen the challenge on Wednesday, the worse it gets.

'It was an awful challenge, completely indefensible.'

Pearce has pleaded with Greater Manchester Police not to mount their own investigation, which they have threatened to do after receiving a number of complaints from outraged City supporters.

'Anything that happens on a football pitch should be governed by the FA and FIFA,' he said.

'Once you starting involving the police, the floodgates can open and you could end up with a situation where players are arrested during a game.'

Pearce followed up Thatcher's letter of apology to Mendes by ringing Redknapp personally to express his regret at the incident, which Blues skipper Richard Dunne claims has visibly crushed his team-mate.

'Normally, Ben is such a bubbly character, but he has lost all that,' said Dunne.

'He doesn't want to speak to anyone. He is really down in the dumps -- and rightly so.

't is something we could have done without so early in the season because it has just brought a lot of bad publicity to the club and has distracted from our preparations for the Arsenal game.

'But, unfortunately, these things happen. They have happened in the past and they will no doubt happen somewhere else in the future.

'There is an awful lot at stake once you cross that white line. It changes some people completely and sometimes, things do get out of control.'

[song cm]

england won 5-0 against andorra.....even tho its a crappy team, i am happy with how england played.....very entertaining indeed....cheers to mclaren....

[song cm]

anyone watching Macedonia v England tonite? i know I am...;)
I think England will win 2-0

[KoChun]

anyone watching Macedonia v England tonite? i know I am...;)
I think England will win 2-0
Peter Crouch to score again? This is will be a tougher test for the new England team. However, I predict them to win by a single goal margin only.

[song cm]

Peter Crouch to score again? This is will be a tougher test for the new England team. However, I predict them to win by a single goal margin only.
1 for peter and 1 for gerard....i found out they are not showing the match live.....only delayed at 5am.....

[KoChun]

1 for peter and 1 for gerard....i found out they are not showing the match live.....only delayed at 5am.....
Isn't that better? I mean, can watch and straight away go to work. But hor, make sure you don't know the result before watching.

[song cm]

Isn't that better? I mean, can watch and straight away go to work. But hor, make sure you don't know the result before watching.

yeah...the timing is better...but i sure will log into soccernet first...gatal mah.....:D
u watching??

[KoChun]

yeah...the timing is better...but i sure will log into soccernet first...gatal mah.....:D
Haha, gatal for 2 hours only lah. Can tahan mah. If I were you, I will not check the result before watching. Make sure you don't ternampak the result in channel 80.

[song cm]

Haha, gatal for 2 hours only lah. Can tahan mah. If I were you, I will not check the result before watching. Make sure you don't ternampak the result in channel 80.

haha...okok...i will try to withstand the itch for 2 hours.....:laugh:

[Alkapocino]

Ai yo, MU vs. Spurs. Me no eye see! :worried:

[jerrychoo2004]

lucky MAN U win spurs :P

but i am also interested to see where west ham will land this season as they have signed 2 argentina WC player, tevez and masherano

[song cm]

champions league starting.....luckily scholes n rooney will be back...i say man U to beat celtic by 2-0 :D

[jerrychoo2004]

celtic will be very lucky if they lose 2-0
i think 3-0 is more likely :D

[song cm]

final score 3-2.....man u sud have scored more goals esp in the second half....

[song cm]

man u vs arsenal and chelsea vs Pool this weekend....any prediction?

mine....

Man U 2-1 Arse
Chelsea 1-1 Pool

:D

[jerrychoo2004]

my prediction is
MAN U 2- Arsenal 0 (henry is injured)
Chelsea 1-Pool 1

[song cm]

my prediction is
MAN U 2- Arsenal 0 (henry is injured)
Chelsea 1-Pool 1
hmm...i like yours better...;)

[KoChun]

MU 0-0 Arsenal
Chelsea 1-1 Liverpool

[Big Chief]

MU kalah edi...:crying:

[song cm]

MU kalah edi...:crying:

no wonder i feel so crappy today....:(
Arsenal played well but to lose a goal so late in the match is surely painful...:crying:

[song cm]

jerry, where are you? i need someone to drink with me....:( :(

[jerrychoo2004]

i watched yesterday match...so sad MAN U lost.....i feel like taking mc today :(

[song cm]

i know....dem jialak......they sud at least draw.....
i felt that SAF sud have started with Carrick n Sosjear instead of O Shea n Flecther.....

[jerrychoo2004]

yes thats what i think also....o'shea really not good enough to be in the middle of the field la!!!!!

[song cm]

yes thats what i think also....o'shea really not good enough to be in the middle of the field la!!!!!
o shea is only good as a defensive midfielder but he lacks the vision....infact flecther is better than him in the middle...:squeeze:

[jstanly]

Not to worry? MU will bounce back, Vidic, Heinze and Smith will be back into the lineup soon....

Yeah!! Atleast Ole is back scoring? Should have leveled that game that nite if not for the fingertips clearence from LAYMAN...

The good thing is that Pool lost and the sad things is Chelski won?? Now level with MU but trailing Pompey?

Eh!! What we said about Pompey last season ah? This year they starting so well leh... How was the one who supported Pompey???

Cheers to ALL my EPL mates?

[KoChun]

Prediction, Liverpool 2-0 Newcastle :)

[jerrychoo2004]

your dream come true....alonso got a wonder goal

[song cm]

the question wud be how much did he win?? :squeeze: :laugh:

[jstanly]

Damn I lose money leh last night? No thanks to Alonso..

Congrats Kochun for your spot on prediction.

Can you predict the next game ah?

[jstanly]

Chelsea Face Three-Point Loss

Chelsea's title defence has been undermined by a new tapping-up scandal which could see them docked three points. Last night’s BBC bungs-probe Panorama programme showed Chelsea academy director Frank Arnesen apparently offering the agent of Middlesbrough youngster Nathan Porrit a deal to move to Chelsea.

[fishboy]

Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso intends to try to score more goals from inside his own half after a stunning effort against Newcastle on Wednesday night.

The Spain international put the seal on a 2-0 win which sent Liverpool back into the top half of the Premiership when he struck from 65 yards with 12 minutes remaining at Anfield.

It was the second time Alonso had pulled off that trick for Liverpool, having done so in an FA Cup third-round tie against Luton in January.

'I think this was better,' said the 24-year-old, who had not scored since his Kenilworth Road strike.


:worried: :worried:

i foresee .. pool shots on goals 20.... goals 0...

[KoChun]

All big guns all won, except MU. Oooops...

Great victory for Liverpool over Spurs and a wonder goal from Riise. Do that more often, ya?

[jerrychoo2004]

gratz to liverpool....guess jermaine jenas missing the open goal is the turning point...i wonder how things might be if that goal went in :P

[socka]

gratz to liverpool....guess jermaine jenas missing the open goal is the turning point...i wonder how things might be if that goal went in :P

jerry, you are right. the miss was very crucial. Although Pool won 3-0, I still feel that the team can improve. The 3 goals were scored in the last 30 mins. For 60 mins, we just found it tough to break in and create good chances.

Still, good victory, esp with Reading (who :D ) draw with some other team in Red and Everton's draw with the barcodes....

Hope this starts a good streak for the Reds..

[KoChun]

gratz to liverpool....guess jermaine jenas missing the open goal is the turning point...i wonder how things might be if that goal went in :P
What about Pool hitting the crossbar against Chelsea last week? Pool could've won the game, right? Unfortunately, Chelsea 1-0 Liverpool, the FT score.

Whatever blah blah blah, we can talk till tomorrow. The result stands, Liverpool 3-0 Spurs.

[jstanly]

What about Pool hitting the crossbar against Chelsea last week? Pool could've won the game, right? Unfortunately, Chelsea 1-0 Liverpool, the FT score.

Whatever blah blah blah, we can talk till tomorrow. The result stands, Liverpool 3-0 Spurs.

OKlah, Pool win last nite also, somemore Crouchie scored two....:p

[KoChun]

OKlah, Pool win last nite also, somemore Crouchie scored two....:p
Giraffe is better than zebra. :cheesy:

[jstanly]

Giraffe is better than zebra. :cheesy:

Yah lor!! Giraffe is doing fine so far..... competing with Kuyt, Fowler and Bellamy...

So how this Sat got game hor!! Can ask JC to fix astro at the poolside so we can watch together!! keke..

[KoChun]

Yah lor!! Giraffe is doing fine so far..... competing with Kuyt, Fowler and Bellamy...

So how this Sat got game hor!! Can ask JC to fix astro at the poolside so we can watch together!! keke..
Or we just get Alka's house key. Alternatively, we can also go to the mamak place.

Pool kick off early again. This season Pool always kick off early, got something behind it but I don't know what. Maybe lead the way for other kelong matches? :unsure:

[jerrychoo2004]

what is this saturday's fixture?

[KoChun]

what is this saturday's fixture?
Forum 2nd Birthday Party!!

[jstanly]

what is this saturday's fixture?

Saturday, September 30, 2006 - Malaysian Time
7:45pm Bolton v Liverpool (Reebok Stadium)
10.00pm Charlton v Arsenal (The Valley)
10.00pm Chelsea v Aston Villa (Stamford Bridge)
10.00pm Everton v Man City (Goodison Park)
12:15am Sheff Utd v Middlesbrough (Bramall Lane)

Sunday, October 1, 2006
9.00pm West Ham v Reading (Upton Park)
10.00pm Blackburn v Wigan (Ewood Park)
10.00pm Man Utd v Newcastle (Old Trafford)
11.00pm Tottenham v Portsmouth (White Hart Lane)

[fishboy]

The Hammers kena hammered by Palermo in the Uefa cup ..isnt it suppose to be "chelsea 2" ? Still a long, long way to go.... Anyway, congrats to Spurs & Toons on advancing to the next round.

[jerrychoo2004]

dunno what happen to hammers...got 2 argentina international players still keep losing >.<

[fishboy]

dunno what happen to hammers...got 2 argentina international players still keep losing >.<
I think Argentinians cant play in EPL... previous big time flops... Crespo & Veron

[Alkapocino]

I think Argentinians cant play in EPL... previous big time flops... Crespo & Veron
How about Osvaldo Ardiles?? ;)

[fishboy]

How about Osvaldo Ardiles?? ;)
Ossie flopped big time as a manager also

[jstanly]

Cech undergoes surgery on skull
Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech has undergone surgery for a depressed fracture of the skull after being knocked unconscious in the win at Reading.


Chelsea are now facing a goalkeeping crisis for Wednesday's meeting with Barcelona.

Cech, the 24-year-old Czech Republic international, was knocked unconscious in the opening minute of Saturday evening's 1-0 Premiership win over Reading at the Madejski Stadium in a clash that left boss Jose Mourinho fearing for his player's life.

Chelsea have confirmed that Cech underwent surgery after being transferred to the Radcliffe Infirmary in Oxford to their specialist neuro-surgical unit. It is unknown when he will return to action but he is expected to miss the Barca game.

Reserve goalkeeper Carlo Cudicini could also miss the Champions League clash at Stamford Bridge after he was also knocked unconscious against Reading, although he was discharged from hospital on the same evening as the match.

A statement from Chelsea confirmed: "The operation was successful but it is too early to give an accurate assessment of his condition.

"Naturally everybody at Chelsea wishes Petr, and Carlo Cudicini - who was discharged last night after being knocked unconscious - a speedy recovery from their injuries."

It means Chelsea are set to start third-choice goalkeeper Hilario. The 30-year-old joined the Premiership champions on a free transfer from Portuguese top-flight club CD Nacional and has yet to make his debut.

Mourinho was furious with Stephen Hunt following Saturday's win, claiming the Royals player was laughing after inflicting the injury.

[James Nga]

Cech undergoes surgery on skull
Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech has undergone surgery for a depressed fracture of the skull after being knocked unconscious in the win at Reading.


Chelsea are now facing a goalkeeping crisis for Wednesday's meeting with Barcelona.

Cech, the 24-year-old Czech Republic international, was knocked unconscious in the opening minute of Saturday evening's 1-0 Premiership win over Reading at the Madejski Stadium in a clash that left boss Jose Mourinho fearing for his player's life.

Chelsea have confirmed that Cech underwent surgery after being transferred to the Radcliffe Infirmary in Oxford to their specialist neuro-surgical unit. It is unknown when he will return to action but he is expected to miss the Barca game.

Reserve goalkeeper Carlo Cudicini could also miss the Champions League clash at Stamford Bridge after he was also knocked unconscious against Reading, although he was discharged from hospital on the same evening as the match.

A statement from Chelsea confirmed: "The operation was successful but it is too early to give an accurate assessment of his condition.

"Naturally everybody at Chelsea wishes Petr, and Carlo Cudicini - who was discharged last night after being knocked unconscious - a speedy recovery from their injuries."

It means Chelsea are set to start third-choice goalkeeper Hilario. The 30-year-old joined the Premiership champions on a free transfer from Portuguese top-flight club CD Nacional and has yet to make his debut.

Mourinho was furious with Stephen Hunt following Saturday's win, claiming the Royals player was laughing after inflicting the injury.

Hope nothing stupid happens after this - hopefully & definitely, no more Permanent Head Damage - PhD to Petr Cech.

[jerrychoo2004]

Hope poor Petr Cech get well soon even though i am not a chelsea fan
I don want later moan rinho come and say MAN U won the EPL and CL because chelsea keeper is injured :P

[James Nga]

Hope poor Petr Cech get well soon even though i am not a chelsea fan
I don want later moan rinho come and say MAN U won the EPL and CL because chelsea keeper is injured

Wahahahahahhahaaaa......................... :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

[jstanly]

Chelsea chasing Buffon - Agent
Jose Mourinho is set to make a bid for Juventus stopper Gianluigi Buffon to solve his goalkeeper crisis, according the player's representative.

With first-choice keeper Petr Cech facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines after fracturing his skull against Reading on Saturday, Mourinho is said to be keen to draft in a world-class replacement as soon as possible.

And Buffon's representative Paolo Fabbri told The Sun that the Premiership champions are interested in the 28-year-old.

"We are aware (Chelsea owner) Roman Abramovich can offer fortunes," he said. "What he needs is to convince the player it's the right move for him. This is not a financial issue, it's about a chance in life.

"I don't think he wants to leave Italy but things can change quickly in football."

Buffon has four years remaining on his current contract with the Turin-based club, who were relegated to Serie B at the end of last season following a match-fixing scandal.


Can you believe this? Can they always get what they want??

[jstanly]

Reds cut to pieces by super Gunners
Mathieu Flamini, Kolo Toure and William Gallas left Liverpool's title hopes in tatters after earning Arsenal a 3-0 win at the Emirates Stadium.

Flamini struck late in the first half to put the Gunners in front and Liverpool never looked like ending their five-match goalless drought away from Anfield, before Toure and Gallas added gloss to the result in the second half.

Both teams went in search of the victory, knowing defeat would almost certainly rule them out of the Premiership title race.

However, Arsenal have now closed the gap on Manchester United to ten points and have a game in hand, while Rafa Benitez's men remain some 14 points off the pace. :p

[KoChun]

Haha, I watched until I tertidur. When I woke up, it was Arsenal celebrating the 3rd goal.

Another sad day but hoping for Red's revival.

[James Nga]

Haha, I watched until I tertidur. When I woke up, it was Arsenal celebrating the 3rd goal.

Another sad day but hoping for Red's revival.

............reds revival????? :blink:

WAHAHAHAHHAAAAA................... :laugh:

[fishboy]

I think our M'sia Cup champ Perlis with M Chepita played better than Pool.... :crying:

[Big Chief]

Pool playing in M'sia cup..?:eek:

[socka]

............reds revival????? :blink:

WAHAHAHAHHAAAAA................... :laugh:

There is still 81 points to be played for.....its never over till the neville sisters sing...

[Big Chief]

There is still 81 points to be played for.....its never over till the neville sisters sing...

Pool no need to sing already la....:p

[jstanly]

Pool no need to sing already la....:p

Yeah!! But you can sing - You always walk alone..... alone....:p

[Big Chief]

Yeah!! But you can sing - You always walk alone..... alone....:p

I hope you'r referring to Pool & their fans...:eek:

[jstanly]

yes of course... special dedication to Socka and Kochun.

Even Fish Boy has jumped camp now. heem! I think he is supporting Reading.
kakakaka:eek:

[Anson F-Clef]

yes of course... special dedication to Socka and Kochun.

Even Fish Boy has jumped camp now. heem! I think he is supporting Reading.
kakakaka

I tot Reading has MOST of the time been on RELEGATION mode leh! :eek: :laugh: :cheesy:

[jerrychoo2004]

Reading very keng leh....first year in premiership and in top 10 now....Liverpool got a much needed win from stevie...what a relief for Pool fans
Man U draw with Chelsea....well not much complaint after seeing chelsea stronger 2nd half performance

[socka]

Reading very keng leh....first year in premiership and in top 10 now....Liverpool got a much needed win from stevie...what a relief for Pool fans
Man U draw with Chelsea....well not much complaint after seeing chelsea stronger 2nd half performance


yup, it was a much needed win, that puts us just 3 points away from third. overall it was a good weekend for pool, withe everton, portsmouth, arsenal, man u and chelski all dropping points.

[socka]

yes of course... special dedication to Socka and Kochun.

Even Fish Boy has jumped camp now. heem! I think he is supporting Reading.
kakakaka:eek:


that the beauty of pool fans, win or loose, we are always with the team..YNWA!!

[jstanly]

that the beauty of pool fans, win or loose, we are always with the team..YNWA!!

Are you telling me a joke?? OK ............ kakakakakaka:eek:

[jstanly]

THE REDS TAKEOVER DEAL
Dubai International Capital are expected to make a formal £450million offer early in January 2007 after Liverpool gave them permission to inspect their accounts.

The potential new owners are said to be happy with the management of Rafael Benitez, and he is expected to be given more money to spend than any other manager in the club's history.

The £450million investment is likely to include £200million to spend on a new stadium at Stanley Park and £80million to pay off the club's debts, while the remainder would pay for 85% of the shares, with current chairman David Moores keeping an interest.

It is not yet clear whether Moores will remain as chairman of the club.

Boss Benitez has welcomed news of the takeover, saying: "I have talked to the chairman and chief executive about this and I was pleased with what I heard.

"It is always good for a club to have more money and more possibilities

[jstanly]

Pardew realistic over Addicks task
New Charlton boss Alan Pardew believes his side need to win at least half of their remaining Premiership games to avoid the drop.

The 45-year-old was paraded at a press conference at the Valley on Boxing Day, barely two weeks after being sacked as West Ham boss.

The Addicks were second bottom of the table at the start of play on Tuesday, seven points adrift of safety.

As for taking another job so quickly after leaving Upton Park, Pardew said: "I booked a holiday with the family and was expecting to go on that on the fifth of January. Situations change quickly in football and this opportunity came my way and it just fit well for me.

"It was an easy decision because it was my old club.

"Sometimes in life it's nice to go where you feel you've got a good shot at it and I feel I've got that here."

So funny, it takes one ex-charlton manager Curbishley to replace Pardew at West Ham and then Pardew join Charlton as manager two weeks later... replacing Curbishley's successor.

What's next in football? Mourinho takes over Liverfools as manager??:p

[jstanly]

Chelsea 2-2 Reading: Calamity Cole's Royal mess

A bizarre own goal from Michael Essien prevented Chelsea from going top of the Barclays Premiership as brave Reading left Stamford Bridge with an unlikely share of the spoils in a 2-2 draw.

Drogba leaps to head home Chelsea's first against Reading.The Blues looked on course for victory with Didier Drogba's double sandwiching Leroy Lita's equaliser but a blunder from Ashley Cole in the 85th minute handed Reading a point.


Kevin Doyle crossed but Cole, who had come on as a second-half substitute and was under no pressure, rushed his clearance, hitting it at Essien who unwittingly deflected the ball into the net.

It was a remarkable ending to a match that Chelsea seemed destined to win give the emphatic response to Lita's header, with Shaun Wright-Phillips setting up Drogba's 19th goal of the season.

Blues manager Jose Mourinho had opted for a 4-4-3 formation with Salomon Kalou, Andriy Shevchenko and Drogba forming a three-pronged attack that enjoyed enough chances to put Chelsea out of sight by half-time.

Reading sensed a chink in Chelsea's armour and their second equaliser came in bizarre circumstances in the 85th minute.

Doyle crossed into the area and Cole, under no pressure, hit the ball straight at Essien and it deflected off the Ghana midfielder and into the net.

Chelski's luck ran out tonite? All I can say is about time after two lucky wins in the last 2 EPL games. All EPL team will have a go at Chelsea from now on...:p They are no longer invisible...

[elvin]

Chelsea 2-2 Reading: Calamity Cole's Royal mess

A bizarre own goal from Michael Essien prevented Chelsea from going top of the Barclays Premiership as brave Reading left Stamford Bridge with an unlikely share of the spoils in a 2-2 draw.

Drogba leaps to head home Chelsea's first against Reading.The Blues looked on course for victory with Didier Drogba's double sandwiching Leroy Lita's equaliser but a blunder from Ashley Cole in the 85th minute handed Reading a point.


Kevin Doyle crossed but Cole, who had come on as a second-half substitute and was under no pressure, rushed his clearance, hitting it at Essien who unwittingly deflected the ball into the net.

It was a remarkable ending to a match that Chelsea seemed destined to win give the emphatic response to Lita's header, with Shaun Wright-Phillips setting up Drogba's 19th goal of the season.

Blues manager Jose Mourinho had opted for a 4-4-3 formation with Salomon Kalou, Andriy Shevchenko and Drogba forming a three-pronged attack that enjoyed enough chances to put Chelsea out of sight by half-time.

Reading sensed a chink in Chelsea's armour and their second equaliser came in bizarre circumstances in the 85th minute.

Doyle crossed into the area and Cole, under no pressure, hit the ball straight at Essien and it deflected off the Ghana midfielder and into the net.

Chelski's luck ran out tonite? All I can say is about time after two lucky wins in the last 2 EPL games. All EPL team will have a go at Chelsea from now on...:p They are no longer invisible...

Ashley cole was the main culprit for that own goal. Essien jus happen to be standing at the wrong place and time. nevertheless, exciting match with two beautifully taken goals by drogba and lita

[jstanly]

Chelsea draw 0-0 with Villa - yippee!!

Arsenal menang besar - 4-0. Damn! Henry is back!!

[jstanly]

GERRARD READY TO REPEL GUNNERS

Steven Gerrard has set his sights on becoming the first Liverpool captain to lift the FA Cup twice.

The 26-year-old skipper, who was awarded an MBE in the New Year's Honours List, got his hands on the famous trophy last May after a remarkable penalty shoot-out victory over West Ham.

His side begin their defence with one of the toughest possible tests this weekend when Arsenal visit Anfield in the third round.

However, the England midfielder is determined to help his home-town club retain the trophy for the first time in their history and set his own personal record.

Can Liverpool Beat Arsenal in Anfield this weekend??

[KoChun]

Can Liverpool Beat Arsenal in Anfield this weekend??

YES!!

[elvin]

YES!!

SURE WIN!!!!

must i say this again?

[jstanly]

SURE WIN!!!!

must i say this again?

Opps!! Arsenal leading 1 nil. Rosicky 37 mins. Anfield crowd slightly quiet now. Nevertheless, Pool is still dominating the game.

Correction, Pool 0 Arsenal 2. Rosicky scored again at 45 mins. Dudek sucks!!!

Pool is back in the game, Kuyt header in 72 mins. Pool 1 Arsenal 2. Pool is dominating the game as Arsenal sat back to defend. But for how long?

OK, game over for Pool.. Thierry Henry the KING scored at 84 mins with a solo goal. Carragher's mistake and Dudek looks so fat and clumpsy.. Pool 1 Arsenal 3. Arsenal fans singing Que Sera Sera now..... for who? Pool fans singing their club anthem - you always walk alone.

Final Score - Liverpool 1 Arsenal 3. Defending Champion is out of the FA Cup....

I am also sad cos I bet on Pool to win.. Sigh!

[KoChun]

Me hiding in my room after the game, singing I'll Always Cry Alone. :crying:

Rafa should have played Reina and not Dudek. However, Rosicky played well and scored 2 wonderful goals. I guess it was gameover even in the 1st half itself.

[jstanly]

Me hiding in my room after the game, singing I'll Always Cry Alone. :crying:

Rafa should have played Reina and not Dudek. However, Rosicky played well and scored 2 wonderful goals. I guess it was gameover even in the 1st half itself.

Yeah, Dudek was hopeless. He really look out of sort last night. Could have save the second goal. Reina could have hold the post better. Wonder why managers likes to make changes like that eventhough meeting a strong opponent. I just don't understand.

Suprising Rosicky scored last night cos normally he will always miss such opportunities. Sad that Pool had to meet Arsenal so early in 3rd round. This years draw sucks. Most Premiership teams are meeting each other early in the Cup games.

Cheer up bro! Pool still got chance to do a treble - CL, League Cup and EPL.

[KoChun]

Rafa promised Dudek early of the season that he will start in cup competition, in this case, FA Cup and Carling Cup. Damn, I hope he does not start with Dudek again.

The 2 teams will meet again at Anfield this week, think tomorrow.

[elvin]

Yeah, Dudek was hopeless. He really look out of sort last night. Could have save the second goal. Reina could have hold the post better. Wonder why managers likes to make changes like that eventhough meeting a strong opponent. I just don't understand.

Suprising Rosicky scored last night cos normally he will always miss such opportunities. Sad that Pool had to meet Arsenal so early in 3rd round. This years draw sucks. Most Premiership teams are meeting each other early in the Cup games.

Cheer up bro! Pool still got chance to do a treble - CL, League Cup and EPL.

Liverpool could have come back with such dominance they showed but thiery henry was jus superb...he really killed off the game...no mistake about it. Dudek was not the only one to blame(he's crap between the sticks though)...but the other defending players are to blame too...Again liverpool show their gentlemanly behavior by not being physical enough in their tackles:rolleyes:

[elvin]

I really dun like the Rafa's idea of bringing mascherano to anfield. I always think that argentinians and south americans have problem settling in the english game and learning the language...ohh..brother.....:worried: hope he can really produce the goods if he really arrive at anfield:squeeze:

[yee keong]

mascherano is a tough tackling fella, very physical. maybe that's what Liverpool needs?

[jstanly]

FA Cup fourth-round draw:

Arsenal v Bolton

West Ham v Watford

Bristol City or Coventry v Hull or Middlesbrough.

Chelsea v Nottingham Forest

Chester or Ipswich v Swansea

Cardiff or Tottenham v Southend or Barnsley

Barnet or Colchester v Peterborough or Plymouth

Birmingham or Newcastle v Reading or Burnley

Derby v Bristol Rovers

Sheffield Wednesday or Manchester City v Southampton

Crystal Palace v Preston

Manchester United v Portsmouth

Blackpool v Norwich

QPR or Luton v Blackburn

Wolves or Oldham v WBA

Leicester or Fulham v Stoke

[KoChun]

mascherano is a tough tackling fella, very physical. maybe that's what Liverpool needs?

Not really, Pool needs Mimo Sissoko to be back soonest possible. According to news, he will be ready by end January. He is similar to Didi Hamann, I like his play. The only thing is, he does not score goals like Hamann did.

[Big Chief]

I think MU will rest all their best players for EPL.
But then, this lineup is still better than the rest..:D

[jerrychoo2004]

wah lao 6-3....what i the liverpool defender and goalkeeper doing?

[fishboy]

wah lao 6-3....what i the liverpool defender and goalkeeper doing?

time to change manager already..hiddink for chelski...& jose for pooly... and rafa can can go real madrid..or perak:noworry:

[elvin]

Really apalling result! How malu for the players to have lost the game at home...Nightmare for anfield history.
Losing back to back to same team is really shocking.
Poor rafa he must be having nightmares
But arsenal really took their chances well. 3 goals from 4 on target shots and 6 goals from 8 on target shots.

Dudek must be hiding somewhere now:laugh:

[jerrychoo2004]

i think not so fast
rafa is a good manager and has guided them to CL victory...a feat that Arsene Wenger can only have in his dream
so unless Liverpool fare really bad in the EPL i think we will see him till next season...

[socka]

i think not so fast
rafa is a good manager and has guided them to CL victory...a feat that Arsene Wenger can only have in his dream
so unless Liverpool fare really bad in the EPL i think we will see him till next season...

Loosing 6-3 at home is bad. no two ways about it. But I agree that rafa should not be blamed solely for it.. its also not fair to compare rafa, wenger and SAF. wenger has been in charge for 10 years. SAF even more. They have had the time to stamp their mark on the team. rafa has been with pool for only 3. Read somewhere that even the great sir alex had it very tough in hist first few years in charge... in his first 4 years in charge of man utd they were in relegation zone twice! he almost got sacked after 4 years. see where he has taken the team to now. unless one has the funds to "buy" a whole new team (read: chelski), creating a winning team takes years. you have to start from the bottom, youth, reserves etc.

rafa has got the right attitude and he is one of the best managers around. sometimes i feel that he won the CL to soon. too much expectations placed on him. but hey a 5th CL is still better than no trophies.:D

Football is all about winning and loosing. Pool have to put the losses behind and concentrate on watford this weekend and barca in the CL. ynwa.

[jerrychoo2004]

really interested to see how liverpool fare this week in th EPL ;)

[KoChun]

really interested to see how liverpool fare this week in th EPL ;)

Watford 0-9 Liverpool.

[jstanly]

Loosing 6-3 at home is bad. no two ways about it. .

Well said Socka.

One history broken last nite... First time Pool had conceded 6 goals at home for 76 years:eek:

Cheer up bro!! It is only the League Cup....

[KoChun]

My friend was telling me yesterday, Pool and Arsenal were actually playing tennis, not football. :laugh:

[socka]

My friend was telling me yesterday, Pool and Arsenal were actually playing tennis, not football. :laugh:

the score seem to suggest that:)

[socka]

[QUOTE=jstanly;375893]Well said Socka.

One history broken last nite... First time Pool had conceded 6 goals at home for 76 years:eek:

Cheer up bro!! It is only the League Cup....[/QUOTE

Not too upset....would have been more upset if we had lost 6-3 to man utd. cause I will never hear the end of it from my bosses at work. they are already asking me "which league is Liverpool playing in"!

[jstanly]

[QUOTE=jstanly;375893]Well said Socka.

One history broken last nite... First time Pool had conceded 6 goals at home for 76 years:eek:

Cheer up bro!! It is only the League Cup....[/QUOTE

Not too upset....would have been more upset if we had lost 6-3 to man utd. cause I will never hear the end of it from my bosses at work. they are already asking me "which league is Liverpool playing in"!

hehe!! Pool played well last night.. 3 nil win over Watford.

I think Rafa don't like Crouchie, why didn't he be allowed to stay on in the game to complete his hattrick.

[KoChun]

[QUOTE=socka;375930]

hehe!! Pool played well last night.. 3 nil win over Watford.

I think Rafa don't like Crouchie, why didn't he be allowed to stay on in the game to complete his hattrick.

Never scored a hattrick in his club career. However, he scored hattrick for England before.

[socka]

[QUOTE=socka;375930]

hehe!! Pool played well last night.. 3 nil win over Watford.

I think Rafa don't like Crouchie, why didn't he be allowed to stay on in the game to complete his hattrick.

I tend to agree. We had the game in full control. Let the tall man stay on for his first ever hattrick.

[elvin]

fuyoo 70 mins gone and still 2-0 for pool vs chelski mtch. hope it stays the same.;)

[elvin]

fuyoo 70 mins gone and still 2-0 for pool vs chelski mtch. hope it stays the same.;)

oklah already 87 mins stil 2-0. i think can close shop already.