Premier league discussion 1st/2nd January

Derby hit the crossbar with a fine effort.

L r d wrote:Smith aint playing No wonder they're playing well.

He's got concussion, hence the 442 and the good performance. The sad thing is i know in the next game we'll be back to 451 and Smith and Barton in midfield.

COTR wrote:gerrard and mascha both miss easy chances. poor mascha just doesn't know what to do when clean through

torres is our best player again tonight. we need a goal to open the floodgates though as wigan might be dangerous on the break

the midfield and Torres are so disconnected. It's almost like we're playing counter attack. I don't understand this team selection at all. Torres has done better than expected with back to goal I suppose.

Merry Krimbo wrote:

L r d wrote:Smith aint playing No wonder they're playing well.

He's got concussion, hence the 442 and the good performance. The sad thing is i know in the next game we'll be back to 451 and Smith and Barton in midfield.

The even sadder thing is that Allardyce, having made the mistake of signing Barton in the first place, won't rectify that error by not playing the c**t when he's (yet again) behaving like a twat, and there's almost no chance of him being sold this season.

Smith, for all his limitations as a footballer, is a good guy to have around. His attitude helps inspire others, I believe. There must be some reason why he lasted three seasons at Man U.

Nonetheless, I can understand your frustration with the pair of them. 11.8 million...

1 goal in 180 minutes of football, how enthralling.

Unsurprisingly 4-2-3-1 / 4-5-1 not working against the wigan bus and as usual as a support striker (ie his best position and the only position he is world class in according to some of the board intellectuals ) gerrard has been ineffective

crouch would change it all in an instant so I await his introduction with about ten minutes to go

Liverpool will win 4:0 if Benayoun + Crouch come on.

Merry Krimbo wrote:

L r d wrote:Smith aint playing No wonder they're playing well.

He's got concussion, hence the 442 and the good performance. The sad thing is i know in the next game we'll be back to 451 and Smith and Barton in midfield.

You wont be playing barton as he has had his bail refused.
nice to see the Kunt getting some justice.

LordAnger wrote:

Merry Krimbo wrote:

L r d wrote:Smith aint playing No wonder they're playing well.

He's got concussion, hence the 442 and the good performance. The sad thing is i know in the next game we'll be back to 451 and Smith and Barton in midfield.

You wont be playing barton as he has had his bail refused.
nice to see the Kunt getting some justice.

Unless his "bird" has been extended he will be out tomorrow.

Anas Al-Liby wrote:

Merry Krimbo wrote:

L r d wrote:Smith aint playing No wonder they're playing well.

He's got concussion, hence the 442 and the good performance. The sad thing is i know in the next game we'll be back to 451 and Smith and Barton in midfield.

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Smith, for all his limitations as a footballer, is a good guy to have around. His attitude helps inspire others, I believe. There must be some reason why he lasted three seasons at Man U.
Nonetheless, I can understand your frustration with the pair of them. 11.8 million...

Tis a reason that nobody has worked out. We were shite for 2 of the 3 seasons untill the moron went and got his leg broke, he broke it in a defeat for us at anfield....when does that ever happen ffs? Thankfully he couldn't play for awhile and fergie finally realised we're actually pretty good without that fucko. 5 good games in 3 years

really? it just said on radio he isnt getting out yet. They were pretty vague though.

Both Santa Cruz and Kenwyne Jones have been taken off at half-time in the Blackburn-Sunderland match.

Santa Cruz, Kenwyne Jones and Obfami Martins all of at half time, Christmas period catching up with everyone.

Kevin Davies to.

L r d wrote:

Anas Al-Liby wrote:

Merry Krimbo wrote:

L r d wrote:Smith aint playing No wonder they're playing well.

He's got concussion, hence the 442 and the good performance. The sad thing is i know in the next game we'll be back to 451 and Smith and Barton in midfield.

.

Smith, for all his limitations as a footballer, is a good guy to have around. His attitude helps inspire others, I believe. There must be some reason why he lasted three seasons at Man U.
Nonetheless, I can understand your frustration with the pair of them. 11.8 million...

Tis a reason that nobody has worked out. We were shite for 2 of the 3 seasons untill the moron went and go his leg broke, he broke it in a defeat for us at anfield....when does that ever happen ffs? Thankfully he couldn't play for awhile and fergie finally realised we're actually pretty good without that fucko. 5 good games in 3 years

5? I can only think of 3. Still, Fergie seemed to like the guy, and he's generally a good judge of character. In footballing terms though, possibly the worst buy he ever made. A miracle you got your money back on him.

Kewell and Pennant swap sides which causes the narrowest 5 man midfield I have ever seen

Torres 1:0

Torres

Finnan assist.

lovely goal from the club legend

good luck with your bus now bruce

Sunderland miss a penalty.

Bent hits the crossbar from the penalty spot!

GLARING

Glenn Hysén wrote:Bent hits the crossbar from the penalty spot!

GLARING

half a yard offside though glenda as was given

Sheffield gunner wrote:Sunderland miss a penalty.

Should have let Richardson take it.

Blackburn 1-0 Sunderland

McCarthy (Samba)

Friedel's saved two penalties in a row. Don't think Reina's even had the chance to save two penalties this season.

COTR wrote:

Glenn Hysén wrote:Bent hits the crossbar from the penalty spot!

GLARING

half a yard offside though glenda as was given

it's still the footballing equivalent of coming in your pants

Newcastle 0-2 Man City
Fernandes (Vassel)

Dwight Yorke has been sent off.

Kewell is making Mario Melchiot look ordinary

Dwarf wrote:Newcastle 0-2 Man City
Fernandes (Vassel)

They should just sack him now so the bookies can get on with the next sack race

a treat for the ladies as Kewell is replaced by Benayoun.