http://www.footyaddict.com/ Mon, 06 Feb 2012 23:16:15 +0000 MyBB http://www.footyaddict.com/showthread.php?tid=4029 Sat, 04 Feb 2012 10:45:04 -0500 http://www.footyaddict.com/showthread.php?tid=4029 The Arsenal at their best....RVP with 3, the OX with 2....Arteta and then Thierry ,the greatest ever premier league player gets the 7th in a close 7-1 win

Crisis what crisis...the black bin bag patrol were hard to spot watching on tv so I am guessing that that protest came to nothing.....FA Cup,Champs league and 4th place not a bad return for AW's work this season(hoping)]]> The Arsenal at their best....RVP with 3, the OX with 2....Arteta and then Thierry ,the greatest ever premier league player gets the 7th in a close 7-1 win

Crisis what crisis...the black bin bag patrol were hard to spot watching on tv so I am guessing that that protest came to nothing.....FA Cup,Champs league and 4th place not a bad return for AW's work this season(hoping)]]> http://www.footyaddict.com/showthread.php?tid=4027 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:16:06 -0500 http://www.footyaddict.com/showthread.php?tid=4027 (6th Jan 2012 17:38)Cityblue Wrote:  I still ask, where is the Terry case going? Swept under a rug for England's captain. Well done FA!
How sadly prophetic our friend cityblue was with that statement. But the Football Association's outright cowardice/hypocrisy is now there for all too see. This is from BBC Sport. John Terry's trial for racially abusing Anton Ferdinand is now pushed back to July 9.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-16825874

The key point. July 9 is not only after the European Championsips but it will be in the midst of Olympic Fever sweeping the country. What a perfect time to hold a whitewashing exercise.
One of the old protest chants is "Justice delayed is justice denied." This incident occurred Oct. 23 and 8 1/2 months later (!!!) it will be adjudicated.
Compare that with the Luis Suarez-Patrice Evra situation. That occurred Oct. 15. Suarez was charged Nov. 17 (25 days later) and Suarez was suspended Dec. 21. The Football Association investigated, charged, tried and convicted Suarez in a two-month time frame!
This time when it involves two English players, one of whom is currently the captain of the national side, they are more than happy to hide behind a London magistrate. There is no investigation into this matter even though this happened on a football pitch just as the previous incident did.

This is scandalous. The people at the board of the Football Association have no moral authority on this issue or indeed on many issues dealing with football in England. Sack every last one of them because they are doing the cause of football harm in England as well as the cause of fighting racism in the game.]]> (6th Jan 2012 17:38)Cityblue Wrote:  I still ask, where is the Terry case going? Swept under a rug for England's captain. Well done FA!
How sadly prophetic our friend cityblue was with that statement. But the Football Association's outright cowardice/hypocrisy is now there for all too see. This is from BBC Sport. John Terry's trial for racially abusing Anton Ferdinand is now pushed back to July 9.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-16825874

The key point. July 9 is not only after the European Championsips but it will be in the midst of Olympic Fever sweeping the country. What a perfect time to hold a whitewashing exercise.
One of the old protest chants is "Justice delayed is justice denied." This incident occurred Oct. 23 and 8 1/2 months later (!!!) it will be adjudicated.
Compare that with the Luis Suarez-Patrice Evra situation. That occurred Oct. 15. Suarez was charged Nov. 17 (25 days later) and Suarez was suspended Dec. 21. The Football Association investigated, charged, tried and convicted Suarez in a two-month time frame!
This time when it involves two English players, one of whom is currently the captain of the national side, they are more than happy to hide behind a London magistrate. There is no investigation into this matter even though this happened on a football pitch just as the previous incident did.

This is scandalous. The people at the board of the Football Association have no moral authority on this issue or indeed on many issues dealing with football in England. Sack every last one of them because they are doing the cause of football harm in England as well as the cause of fighting racism in the game.]]> http://www.footyaddict.com/showthread.php?tid=4026 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:55:00 -0500 http://www.footyaddict.com/showthread.php?tid=4026 How Tim Howard didn't concede a penalty for clearly going through the back of Joleon Lescott is beyond me. To give a foul against Lescott (jostling with an Everton defender for a ball he had a right to) was a complete nonsense. Fair play to Everton, they defended well, Tim Howard made a fantastic save on David Silva and Darren Gibson came up with a terrific goal. But if that penalty is given, what would've happened.

Liverpool have had a pretty good week. Through to their first cup final since the New Wembley opened by knocking Manchester City out of the Carling Cup. Then dumping Manchester United out of the FA Cup with a late goal, but their result Tuesday night might be the most significant one of all for a few reasons. First the Reds may have slain their dragon of playing down to the competition. After 45 minutes it looked like the same old Liverpool, dominate the game but find a way to win or even lose. Charlie Adam set up Andy Carroll (so vital for the confidence of both players) and Liverpool crushed Wolves in the second half and won comfortably. Results like that give Liverpool a chance at fourth spot. Meanwhile there were Mick out signs at Molineux. If Wolves sack him they are as good as relegated.

Manchester United and Spurs weren't particularly brilliant (except for Gareth Bale) but they did what had to be done in the wake of Manchester City's Merseyside nightmare, they won with minimum of fuss. Spurs are still rueing Jermaine Defoe's miss at the death at Manchester City but they are still right in this title race. The Red Devils must be quietly confident that they can overtake a wobbling City side as well.

Swansea meanwhile are proving to be one of the more fun teams to watch with their passing and flowing football. They were seconds away from beating Chelsea only to drop two points due to a deflected goal from Jose Bosingwa. Hard to believe Brendan Rogers is the same manager who flopped so badly at Reading. He's working wonders at the Liberty and they (and Norwich) would need a Blackpool/Hull type collapse to go down this season. Chelsea are a mess. Buy Gary Cahill and sit him on the bench for this match? Why? Ashley Cole sent off for two bookable offences and out for the key match with Manchester United this weekend. In general a poor performance without putting the kind of pressure a team with Chelsea's resources should put on a promoted side. They are fourth for now, but sit only 4 points ahead of Liverpool and will only be 3 ahead of Arsenal and Newcastle if they win tonight. And the only way for Chelsea to improve is a dramatic upturn in form from the old guard or a return to form from someone like Michael Essien. That can't be a comforting thought for the top brass at Stamford Bridge.]]> How Tim Howard didn't concede a penalty for clearly going through the back of Joleon Lescott is beyond me. To give a foul against Lescott (jostling with an Everton defender for a ball he had a right to) was a complete nonsense. Fair play to Everton, they defended well, Tim Howard made a fantastic save on David Silva and Darren Gibson came up with a terrific goal. But if that penalty is given, what would've happened.

Liverpool have had a pretty good week. Through to their first cup final since the New Wembley opened by knocking Manchester City out of the Carling Cup. Then dumping Manchester United out of the FA Cup with a late goal, but their result Tuesday night might be the most significant one of all for a few reasons. First the Reds may have slain their dragon of playing down to the competition. After 45 minutes it looked like the same old Liverpool, dominate the game but find a way to win or even lose. Charlie Adam set up Andy Carroll (so vital for the confidence of both players) and Liverpool crushed Wolves in the second half and won comfortably. Results like that give Liverpool a chance at fourth spot. Meanwhile there were Mick out signs at Molineux. If Wolves sack him they are as good as relegated.

Manchester United and Spurs weren't particularly brilliant (except for Gareth Bale) but they did what had to be done in the wake of Manchester City's Merseyside nightmare, they won with minimum of fuss. Spurs are still rueing Jermaine Defoe's miss at the death at Manchester City but they are still right in this title race. The Red Devils must be quietly confident that they can overtake a wobbling City side as well.

Swansea meanwhile are proving to be one of the more fun teams to watch with their passing and flowing football. They were seconds away from beating Chelsea only to drop two points due to a deflected goal from Jose Bosingwa. Hard to believe Brendan Rogers is the same manager who flopped so badly at Reading. He's working wonders at the Liberty and they (and Norwich) would need a Blackpool/Hull type collapse to go down this season. Chelsea are a mess. Buy Gary Cahill and sit him on the bench for this match? Why? Ashley Cole sent off for two bookable offences and out for the key match with Manchester United this weekend. In general a poor performance without putting the kind of pressure a team with Chelsea's resources should put on a promoted side. They are fourth for now, but sit only 4 points ahead of Liverpool and will only be 3 ahead of Arsenal and Newcastle if they win tonight. And the only way for Chelsea to improve is a dramatic upturn in form from the old guard or a return to form from someone like Michael Essien. That can't be a comforting thought for the top brass at Stamford Bridge.]]> http://www.footyaddict.com/showthread.php?tid=4025 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 13:14:39 -0500 http://www.footyaddict.com/showthread.php?tid=4025 Everton v Blackpool/Sheffield Wednesday
Chelsea v Birmingham City
Crawley Town v Stoke City
Stevenage v Tottenham Hotspur
Norwich City v Leicester City
Sunderland/Middlesbrough v Arsenal
Millwall or Southampton v Bolton Wanderers]]> Everton v Blackpool/Sheffield Wednesday
Chelsea v Birmingham City
Crawley Town v Stoke City
Stevenage v Tottenham Hotspur
Norwich City v Leicester City
Sunderland/Middlesbrough v Arsenal
Millwall or Southampton v Bolton Wanderers]]> http://www.footyaddict.com/showthread.php?tid=4024 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 13:11:25 -0500 http://www.footyaddict.com/showthread.php?tid=4024
What a change around in the 2nd half....whatever AW said worked and the Arsenal came out fighting for the 2nd 45 mins after a poor first half where AV had 2 chances and scored from both

Sorry Temp but it the Arsenal who go on to meet Sunderland or Middlesbro in round 5]]>
What a change around in the 2nd half....whatever AW said worked and the Arsenal came out fighting for the 2nd 45 mins after a poor first half where AV had 2 chances and scored from both

Sorry Temp but it the Arsenal who go on to meet Sunderland or Middlesbro in round 5]]> http://www.footyaddict.com/showthread.php?tid=4023 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 10:03:15 -0500 http://www.footyaddict.com/showthread.php?tid=4023
5 hours, 53 minutes
5-7, 6-4, 6-2, 6-7 (7-5), 7-5

Nadal's place in the sport as a legend is sealed as far as I am concerned. He has one citadel left. One place where Djokovic has not stood victor over him, Roland Garros. I will be desperately disappointed if we don't get Nadal vs. Djokovic in the finals of the French Open. If Djokovic can win there, then a Grand Slam would be a real possibility.]]>
5 hours, 53 minutes
5-7, 6-4, 6-2, 6-7 (7-5), 7-5

Nadal's place in the sport as a legend is sealed as far as I am concerned. He has one citadel left. One place where Djokovic has not stood victor over him, Roland Garros. I will be desperately disappointed if we don't get Nadal vs. Djokovic in the finals of the French Open. If Djokovic can win there, then a Grand Slam would be a real possibility.]]> http://www.footyaddict.com/showthread.php?tid=4022 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:51:56 -0500 http://www.footyaddict.com/showthread.php?tid=4022 v

Carling Cup - Semi-Final, 2nd Leg
Liverpool v Man City
Wednesday 25 January
Anfield
19:45
(Agg: 1-0)]]> v

Carling Cup - Semi-Final, 2nd Leg
Liverpool v Man City
Wednesday 25 January
Anfield
19:45
(Agg: 1-0)]]> http://www.footyaddict.com/showthread.php?tid=4021 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:01:35 -0500 http://www.footyaddict.com/showthread.php?tid=4021 v

Carling Cup - Semi-Final, 2nd Leg
Cardiff v Crystal Palace
Tuesday 24 January
Cardiff City Stadium
19:45
(Agg: 0-1)]]> v

Carling Cup - Semi-Final, 2nd Leg
Cardiff v Crystal Palace
Tuesday 24 January
Cardiff City Stadium
19:45
(Agg: 0-1)]]> http://www.footyaddict.com/showthread.php?tid=4018 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 06:57:02 -0500 http://www.footyaddict.com/showthread.php?tid=4018 v

Barclays Premier League
Arsenal v Man United
Sunday 22 January
Emirates Stadium
16:00]]> v

Barclays Premier League
Arsenal v Man United
Sunday 22 January
Emirates Stadium
16:00]]> http://www.footyaddict.com/showthread.php?tid=4017 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 06:55:56 -0500 http://www.footyaddict.com/showthread.php?tid=4017 v

Barclays Premier League
Man City v Tottenham
Sunday 22 January
Etihad Stadium
13:30]]> v

Barclays Premier League
Man City v Tottenham
Sunday 22 January
Etihad Stadium
13:30]]> http://www.footyaddict.com/showthread.php?tid=4015 Sat, 21 Jan 2012 07:25:18 -0500 http://www.footyaddict.com/showthread.php?tid=4015 v

Npower League Two
Shrewsbury v Southend
Saturday 21 January
Greenhous Meadow
15:00]]> v

Npower League Two
Shrewsbury v Southend
Saturday 21 January
Greenhous Meadow
15:00]]> http://www.footyaddict.com/showthread.php?tid=4014 Sat, 21 Jan 2012 07:22:31 -0500 http://www.footyaddict.com/showthread.php?tid=4014 v

Npower League One
Huddersfield v Brentford
Saturday 21 January
Galpharm Stadium
17:20]]> v

Npower League One
Huddersfield v Brentford
Saturday 21 January
Galpharm Stadium
17:20]]> http://www.footyaddict.com/showthread.php?tid=4013 Sat, 21 Jan 2012 07:20:51 -0500 http://www.footyaddict.com/showthread.php?tid=4013 v

Npower League One
Charlton v Sheffield United
Saturday 21 January
The Valley
15:00]]> v

Npower League One
Charlton v Sheffield United
Saturday 21 January
The Valley
15:00]]> http://www.footyaddict.com/showthread.php?tid=4012 Sat, 21 Jan 2012 07:19:20 -0500 http://www.footyaddict.com/showthread.php?tid=4012 v

Npower Championship
Barnsley v Millwall
Saturday 21 January
Oakwell
15:00]]> v

Npower Championship
Barnsley v Millwall
Saturday 21 January
Oakwell
15:00]]> http://www.footyaddict.com/showthread.php?tid=4010 Sat, 21 Jan 2012 07:16:07 -0500 http://www.footyaddict.com/showthread.php?tid=4010 v

Npower Championship
Reading v Hull
Saturday 21 January
Madejski Stadium
15:00]]> v

Npower Championship
Reading v Hull
Saturday 21 January
Madejski Stadium
15:00]]> http://www.footyaddict.com/showthread.php?tid=4009 Sat, 21 Jan 2012 07:14:57 -0500 http://www.footyaddict.com/showthread.php?tid=4009 v

Npower Championship
Cardiff v Portsmouth
Saturday 21 January
Cardiff City Stadium
15:00]]> v

Npower Championship
Cardiff v Portsmouth
Saturday 21 January
Cardiff City Stadium
15:00]]> http://www.footyaddict.com/showthread.php?tid=4008 Sat, 21 Jan 2012 07:05:55 -0500 http://www.footyaddict.com/showthread.php?tid=4008 v

Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier League
Inverness CT v Hearts
Saturday 21 January
Caledonian Stadium
15:00]]> v

Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier League
Inverness CT v Hearts
Saturday 21 January
Caledonian Stadium
15:00]]> http://www.footyaddict.com/showthread.php?tid=4007 Sat, 21 Jan 2012 07:04:02 -0500 http://www.footyaddict.com/showthread.php?tid=4007 v

Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier League
Rangers v Aberdeen
Saturday 21 January
Ibrox Stadium
15:00]]> v

Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier League
Rangers v Aberdeen
Saturday 21 January
Ibrox Stadium
15:00]]> http://www.footyaddict.com/showthread.php?tid=4006 Sat, 21 Jan 2012 07:02:40 -0500 http://www.footyaddict.com/showthread.php?tid=4006 v

Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier League
St Mirren v Celtic
Saturday 21 January
St Mirren Park
12:30]]> v

Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier League
St Mirren v Celtic
Saturday 21 January
St Mirren Park
12:30]]> http://www.footyaddict.com/showthread.php?tid=4005 Sat, 21 Jan 2012 06:56:35 -0500 http://www.footyaddict.com/showthread.php?tid=4005 v

Barclays Premier League
Bolton v Liverpool
Saturday 21 January
Reebok Stadium
17:30]]> v

Barclays Premier League
Bolton v Liverpool
Saturday 21 January
Reebok Stadium
17:30]]>