Football! Premier League 7th-8th February Discussion Thread

Ray Parlour wrote:Eboue apologises for red card at Tottenham

Emmanuel Eboue has apologised for his sending off at Tottenham on Sunday.

The Arsenal midfielder received a yellow card in the 17th minute for dissent and another nine minutes before the break for flicking out at Luka Modric.

It left the visitors with a mammoth task but Arsène Wenger’s side rolled up their sleeves and dug out a deserved draw on the ground of their fiercest rivals. Alex Song and Nicklas Bendtner even had chances to give them all three points.

However, the game had turned on that red card and afterwards, Eboue was understandably contrite.

“I am sorry,” he told Arsenal.com. “This game was very, very important for us. We must always win when we play against Tottenham and give our best for the fans.

“I am so disappointed to get the red card but I say thank you to my friends [team-mates] who gave everything. We drew and we are happy. It is a good point for us after playing so long with 11 v 10.”

Eboue admitted his error for the second caution but felt the first was harsh – along with the decision to chalk off his ‘goal’ in the 13th minute for a push on Jonathan Woodgate.

“The referee sent me off,” said the Ivorian. “For the first yellow card I did not say anything bad.

“I was in front of the ball and I was talking with Almunia [following a foul]. After that I said [to the referee] you have to whistle before and he said OK. I came back to take my place and then he called me and gave me a yellow card. I don’t really understand why.

“For the second one, I touched him. I put my leg up because [Modric] had touched me before in front of the referee and he did not say anything. He kicked me when I tried to go forward and I put my leg up. The second card is normal, I accept it.

“But for me the referee was not good today. It was a goal [in the first half]. I don’t know why he did not give it. The referee said I touched Woodgate but I did not.

“I know have to control myself [on the pitch] but I did not want to let Tottenham win.

"I just wanted to give my best.”


Someoneplease shoot him.

COTR wrote:Who is Ebeue Dick ?

Dick Grayson wrote:

COTR wrote:Who is Ebeue Dick ?

The negro chap that got sent off for Arse-nal Cotter, do ye actually follow football?

COTR wrote:

Dick Grayson wrote:

COTR wrote:Who is Ebeue Dick ?

The negro chap that got sent off for Arse-nal Cotter, do ye actually follow football?

Never heard of him mate

I'll look out for his name from now on

COTR wrote:Is that Ebeue

Sheffield gunner wrote:Wouldn't be surprised if he has. Most owners in the same position would start to get rather nervy with the way Portsmouth have played in recent months. Unfortunately it does seem that Adams isn't cut out for management. He might do a decent job as a coach or assistant, but he's done a poor job when given the main role.

Six wrote:Watching Motd - Ferdinand gets away with another blatant tug outside of the box on Carlton Cole who is through on goal. Untouchable.

Vitesse Glennhem wrote:Savio

GianDeano Zola wrote:

chrissicross wrote:So how´s Nsereko doing so far? Did he already play for West Ham in the league?

Yeah, he played about 5 minues against Hull, and then about half hour against Arsenal. He's very quick and good close control...means we can break quick, which is what you need against a team like Arsenal.

We play with alot of pace, so he'll fit in well. Should get his chance tbh...

No, you don't.

Carlton Cole is pointless. Comparisons with Heskey are laughable, Heskey always had quality, he just lacked confidence. Some of the goals he scored for Leicester and in his first season at Liverpool just oozed quality. Carlton Cole is tall but he doesn't have half of Heskey's strength or pace. He is the dictionary definition of mediocre and I'll be surprised if he scores double figures this season.