Any REAL football fans here? (Page 27)

Wigan?

Really!?!?!

We can't beat ruddy Wigan!?!?!?!?!

*sigh*

Our thread is alive!..did we get rid of the troll? or non-believer!

Pool are a shambles..the Gillette backlash, the team, the manager.....if you dont get 4th more trouble on the horizon....

Yeah, I recorded and watched the Wigan game Monday. Out of courtesy, I didn't post. They looked awful, uninspired for such an important match. Now 4th looks out of reach. Will be interesting how they look with Rafa gone.

Yeah.  4th was going to be Rafa's salvation.  Now it looks to be his downfall.  Over the past years, I had quite a bit of trust in him, now he needs to go.  And don't get me started on Hicks and Gillette.  Ugh!

Just saw this.  Whether you like Beck's or not, you have to feel for him and the poor timing of the injury.

And Liverpool won, but not without controversy.  Gerrard was lucky he wasn't straight red carded for that elbow in the second half.  I know he is frustrated, but there is NEVER a reason to do that.  Ever.  Quite disappointed in the play even though they won.

I think Captain Fantastic is very frustrated...would not be surprised to see him leave Pool in the summer....the Pool for life mantra will wear thin as his England team mates win trophies and get more press...favorable press that is. His form has definitely dipped, and if Torres decides to leave and Pool dont bring in new blood, chances of changing the current course is slim - he'll be off for greener pastures

He definitely has had a bad year.  Not that the rest of the team has been good around him.  Frankly, I would be surprised if 1/2 the team is back next year.  I agree with you, I think he is gone after this year.

Watched the Chelsea/Inter game today. I'm even more impressed with Inter than after the first leg. Chelsea only had a few decent scoring opportunities and the Inter defense looked great. The Inter goal was pretty sweet--great pass by Sneijder. Sorry Chelski, maybe next year

Gerrard escapes sanctions for the elbow. I saw the game and thought he'd get a suspension. ManUre cries foul.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2010/mar/16/steven-gerrard-liverpool-manchester-united

Yeah, I saw that yesterday.  And for once, ManUre and I might be in agreement.  I feel so dirty now.  Ugh. 

MLS avoids strike. 

What..no mention of the tepid and feckless performance from Pool yesterday? You have to get rid of Rafa...playing 2 Defensive Mids and not Benayoun was nuts....Torres had an off day but still...Manure won in a stroll....

Side note - did you see the Messi goal on Sunday....youtube it.....against Zaragoza....brilliant - he is far better than Shrek but gets half the publicity

Meh.  I've given up on 'Pool.  Rafa will be gone.  He will be gone to Juventas next season.  And the team will probably be dismantled and not look anything like itself for the next 3-5 years.  I truly think 'Pool will not see the top of the table for close to 1/2 a decade unless some drastic things happen.  1) the Yanks need to go, 2) the new owners actually back whatever coach they hire and 3) they get a coach that knows what he is doing.  I see at least 1 if not 2 of these not happening meaning we will be mid table obscure for a while. 

I just looked up the goal.  Very nice indeed.

I saw those draws.  Should make for some interesting footy.

31 goals in one game!

MLS has started.

zed, did you catch the match last night.  Looks like Seattle has picked up where they left off last year.  And Philly does not look too good.

You bet I did! But I'm afraid I agree with you that Philly didn't look good so it's hard to take too much away from the match. Was happy to see the unbelievable fan support continue this year--over 36,000 attended.

Will be interesting to see just how injured Shrek (Rooney) is.  Not only damage their chances in CL but also in the PL.

HA!  Did anyone see this?

http://msn.foxsports.com/foxsoccer/video?vid=5db0fb8f-eb7d-4905-9338-b0ce214d20ad&from=en-us_msnhp&GT1=39002

That's hilarious, thanks. At least he had the grace to laugh at himself.

I was actually going to post today about that incredible performance yesterday by Messi. Fantastic. Barca made Arsenal look pretty bad--and they're in the hunt for the EPL. And of course ManUre faces the possibility of elimination today also. I've got that one set to record as well.

Haven't checked the TV listings, but hopefully we'll get the Real/Barca game Saturday.

Re the Arse comment - they were missing Fabregas, Song, RVP, Arshavin, Gallas - half of their best 11...and had to play Silvestre in center back...it was a total mis-match to start with so hardly a surprise that Barca won easily..lets see how they do against Inter....who will be more organized defensively thanks to the Great One. Messi is the worlds best player, no doubt - and put on a show.