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Even if you managed to buy the things off eBay, you probably wouldn't be supporting the campaign's cause (monetarily I mean, of course), since it's probably a bunch of opportunists hawking replicas for some extra cash

++ [ originally posted by Fliakis ] ++
't was yesterday silly

bah, time zones are confusing

 

Buy on AliExpress.com

[Zlatan]

++ [ originally posted by Nicole ] ++


Its the same difference!

It's not even close dear.

 

[flieeeekke]

++ [ originally posted by gray ] ++
Even if you managed to buy the things off eBay, you probably wouldn't be supporting the campaign's cause (monetarily I mean, of course), since it's probably a bunch of opportunists hawking replicas for some extra cash

 

[Turdhead]

hey they cost 1.50. I might buy some and sell them myself

 

[Nicole]

Or, similarly you can get a 'Beat the Bully' blue wrist band from Radio 1 for free if you contact them

 

[Turdhead]

++ [ originally posted by Nicole ] ++
Or, similarly you can get a 'Beat the Bully' blue wrist band from Radio 1 for free if you contact them

I stole one of those while they were collecting for the tsunami fund. Not my proudest moment I admit

 

[Chxta]

Nicole, what was written on their jerseys?

 

[Nicole]

What do you mean? The anti-racism pictures? They are on the next page, but basically they said 'Stand Up, Speak Up'

 

[Chxta]

++ [ originally posted by Nicole ] ++


He was, after France '98, Becks was magnificent, why do you think he managed to the country who hated him back to love him? I have never said Totti is better then Shevachenko, but it is true. Is Sheva an inspiration Captain? Have you watched him the last couple of months, he has probably been on his greatest form, is it fluke that he was Serie A Player Of The Year, and Sheva wasnt? As for Keane, I dont even have to say anything, his performances, influence is there for all to see.

Arsenal were better then us, until Giggs got the opener, in the 18th minute, after that Arsenal deflated, picked it up after Bergy's goal, but as soon as Ronaldo got his second (3-2, 58th Minute) It was over, Man Utd completely over-ran them, it was sad to watch really, everyone even Arsenal fans would of wanted us to get that 4th, because it was like leaving a wounded animal to die slowly, the 89th goal from O'Shea was the humane thing!

Erm...



I thought Kaka was player of the year,

 

[Daddi]

Kaka?! ha has suxxed this far.. IMO

 

[Chxta]

But doesn't change the fact that he won.

 

[Zlatan]

Totti was voted Best Italian Player.

 

[Chxta]

The days when six defeats was deemed acceptable for a Premiership-winning team seem a world away. Chelsea are widely expected to beat Blackburn tonight and extend their Premiership lead to 11 points, so tempering Manchester United's euphoria following their tremendous win at Highbury on Tuesday.

They have dropped just eleven points all season - and must now drop more than that again in their 14 remaining games, with United adding a further 13 consecutive wins to their current run of three.

In short, the title race is over, with Mourinho's warriors making United and Arsenal look second rate. But are they really that bad?

United's 53 points from 25 games puts them on target for a final total of 81. While that may yet be insufficient to grab second, the tally would have been enough to win the title in four of the nine seasons since the Premiership was reduced to 20 teams.

In 1996/97, Manchester United could not even manage two points per game as they out-psyched Kevin Keegan's Newcastle United to take their fourth championship in five years.

United drew twelve and lost five, but still managed to cruise home with a seven point cushion over the broken Magpies, who finished on 68.

Last season United again totalled 75 points, but had to content themselves with a distant third, 15 astray of Arsenal.

SOUTHERN IMPROVEMENTS

The Red Devils are arguably as dynamic and star-packed as the side that won the treble - even more solid at the back, perhaps. It's just that their opponents have improved beyond measure.

Pity poor Arsenal. The best part of a decade spent overhauling their arch-rivals, and now Chelsea have come steaming past with seemingly effortless ease.

All this merely demonstrates English football's recent polarisation, as the rich have accelerated alarmingly away from the poor, seemingly able to grab any player they desire.

Knockers claim the Premiership is turning into Scotland, with the big clubs crushing mediocre opponents week after week, unable to afford even the slightest slip lest their rival embarks on a 20-game winning streak.

Such claims remain hard to deny as long as English teams fail to lift the Champions League trophy. One European title in 14 years - plus a couple of Cup-Winners' Cups and a UEFA Cup - hardly smacks of the best league in the world.

Yet the English are widely respected around the continent, and always have teams involved in the latter stages of the tournament. This year they have four in the last 16.

But somehow - Manchester United's 1999 miracle aside - the English have always foundered at the sharp end of the knockout stages.

For all the supposed woe inflicted on the Premiership by Roman Abramovich's lavish wealth, the best thing that could happen to the country would be if the Blues dominate their way to coach Jose Mourinho's third European trophy in successive years.

 

[Bjerknes]

++ [ originally posted by Nicole ] ++


I'd love to quote everyone who wrote us off, so sorry I picked on you chxta, but those who can feel throughly fooled right now is David Del Piero and Burke...

Not only did we win 4-2, we completely and utter destoryed them, it was the right result as well, Arsenal didnt deserve to win and they did, not only were we down to 10men, we also had to handle Arsenal's underhand tactics, there was alot of shameful diving/'playacting' from them, and there was Vieira threating our players at the start, and thats where the magical Roy Keane said to him, 'have to a go' at him if he wants a fight. He said 'that if anyone is going to pick on MY players, then I'll do something about it', that is why he is the greatest captain. It wouldnt be underestimatation to say there are some at United who'd walk to hell with Keane, name me other Captain's who inspire that kind of loyalty?

But it doesnt end that, Keane was fantastic in the game, Man Of The Match without doubt...Roy Keane is the greatest, and in my opinion the best in the world ever, I dont know what Maradona did in his time at Napoli I dont know if he won many titles, but in my opinion Roy Keane has been the single most influencial/important player in our history, that includes players like Charlton/Best/Law/Cantona/Schmeichel. Roy Keane is god!

Wow, what rubbish. First of all, in the first half Arsenal brought the game to you, and Man United looked rather sorry except for the Giggs goal. Moreover, Wayne Rooney was being the disgusting douche that he usually is, making late challenges, mocking other players, and completely disrespecting the referee. If this was any other match, Rooney would have been sent off. He recieved at least two warnings from Poll before he gave out the yellow, and I am sorry but that is just unacceptable. Rooney's mouth towards the officials, combined with his other bookable offenses, should have led to him being sent off. That would have changed the whole face of the game, but Poll decided to be soft with the beligerant youngster.

No, you did not really destroy them, and Keane was not your best player. How can you say Keane was your best player of the day when Giggs and Ronaldo basically tore apart Arsenal's defense and did all the damage? Keane was solid, but that was Giggs best match of the season. Keane better than Charlton and Best? Wow, lets not even go there..

Cygan was Arsenal best player??? No, he was one of the worst. His positioning skills make him look legally retarded, and his ball skills look no better than mine. He was horrendous, and if I had to choose the best player of the night for Arsenal it would be Bergkamp or Flamini. The former showed more skill out there than any other player on the pitch.

Beckham was the world's best player before 2000? That's like saying Cygan is one of the best defenders in the world. What nonsense.

 

[Chxta]

++ [ originally posted by Andy ] ++


Wow, what rubbish. First of all, in the first half Arsenal brought the game to you, and Man United looked rather sorry except for the Giggs goal. Moreover, Wayne Rooney was being the disgusting douche that he usually is, making late challenges, mocking other players, and completely disrespecting the referee. If this was any other match, Rooney would have been sent off. He recieved at least two warnings from Poll before he gave out the yellow, and I am sorry but that is just unacceptable. Rooney's mouth towards the officials, combined with his other bookable offenses, should have led to him being sent off. That would have changed the whole face of the game, but Poll decided to be soft with the beligerant youngster.

No, you did not really destroy them, and Keane was not your best player. How can you say Keane was your best player of the day when Giggs and Ronaldo basically tore apart Arsenal's defense and did all the damage? Keane was solid, but that was Giggs best match of the season. Keane better than Charlton and Best? Wow, lets not even go there..

Cygan was Arsenal best player??? No, he was one of the worst. His positioning skills make him look legally retarded, and his ball skills look no better than mine. He was horrendous, and if I had to choose the best player of the night for Arsenal it would be Bergkamp or Flamini. The former showed more skill out there than any other player on the pitch.

Beckham was the world's best player before 2000? That's like saying Cygan is one of the best defenders in the world. What nonsense.

Damn! You're good!

Am glad that Chelski extended the gap again!

 

[Juve_The_Best]

++ [ originally posted by David Del Piero ] ++
Kaka?! ha has suxxed this far.. IMO

++ [ originally posted by Zlatan ] ++
Totti was voted Best Italian Player.

what does that has to do in here ?

its EPL

anyways.. the blues are fling with 11 points can any one stop them

i dont think so !!

 

[Nicole]

++ [ originally posted by Andy ] ++


Wow, what rubbish. First of all, in the first half Arsenal brought the game to you, and Man United looked rather sorry except for the Giggs goal. Moreover, Wayne Rooney was being the disgusting douche that he usually is, making late challenges, mocking other players, and completely disrespecting the referee. If this was any other match, Rooney would have been sent off. He recieved at least two warnings from Poll before he gave out the yellow, and I am sorry but that is just unacceptable. Rooney's mouth towards the officials, combined with his other bookable offenses, should have led to him being sent off. That would have changed the whole face of the game, but Poll decided to be soft with the beligerant youngster.

No, you did not really destroy them, and Keane was not your best player. How can you say Keane was your best player of the day when Giggs and Ronaldo basically tore apart Arsenal's defense and did all the damage? Keane was solid, but that was Giggs best match of the season. Keane better than Charlton and Best? Wow, lets not even go there..

Cygan was Arsenal best player??? No, he was one of the worst. His positioning skills make him look legally retarded, and his ball skills look no better than mine. He was horrendous, and if I had to choose the best player of the night for Arsenal it would be Bergkamp or Flamini. The former showed more skill out there than any other player on the pitch.

Beckham was the world's best player before 2000? That's like saying Cygan is one of the best defenders in the world. What nonsense.

Andy, you are wrong. And I am right!

 

[Daddi]

Chelsea will win the league and make another record. Getting most points ever in EPL. petr Czech did break another record yesterday, playing 780min or so without letting a goal in

 

[Nicole]

No they wont, highest total ever, Man Utd 1999: 91 points!

 

[Nicole]

Tuesday saw the implosion of *cough* ‘the greatest team ever’ (copyright 2003-2004) Arsenal. Perhaps damned by premature deification by the media, Arsenal have failed consistently in the champions League and are yet to win titles back-to-back. A sound 4-2 thrashing by a defiant Manchester United team at home not only put to an end their title challenge and saw them slip to third place in the table, but reduced their Adidas-Predator-wrapped-feet to those of clay.
Though Wenger has used the psychological trickery of applauding his team’s ‘mental strength’, the players themselves clearly remain unconvinced.
Arsenal play ethereally fluid football when the going is good, but when it isn’t, Wenger loses it and tightens the defences, and his players sulk, niggle and dive.