This time you're getting shopping in Leeds, MLS, gingers, denim jacket, god-hatred, Venky's, Ophelia, Irene, Usain Bolt, and even Freddie Mercury... And for those who don't know, he was brilliant at Anfield! No, he was not singing. Well, maybe later in the showers (luckily I wasn't there...). BTW, he obviously signed a contract with Gillette; no sign of famous moustache whatsoever... Probably due to aerodynamic reasons...
BUT, still, it was not 'Luis Mercury' who was in the spotlight in the 3rd round of EPL. And even the Citizens weren't - despite very impressive WHL performance. Oh, no! I don't 8 2 say it but it was the Red Devils who stole the show. Fergie's heroes DEMOLISHED - yes, young - lads of Arsenal... Oh, wait, ManU squad was even younger... Hm, what was that all about then? Difference in quality? Nah, it couldn't be since ARSEne is a scouting/tactical genius. I wonder... :D
Now it's time to explain (again), what this blog is all about. As I wrote the last two times: You won't find any detailed experts' analysis here. You won't find complete scoresheets either. But you'll find a good banter, juicy comments about the game, the clubs, the players, the refs, the goals... Maybe you'll find some useful info/opinion for a football chat in your favourite bar...
Namely, football is a global sport, so is English Premierleague. It is followed by a huge number of a-round-ball-loving enthusiasts, journos, players and managers themselves... I hear football is also more and more popular in the US of soccer... :)
And for all those reasons it's widely commented on Twitter. It is a very well known "fact" that tweeps possess a lot of football knowledge, common sense, cynicism, humour, love/hate relationships... And, yes, even different kinds of stupidity occur...
So, all the ingredients for the tasty soup of football opinion are there.
This is the "third edition". Here are some of the bits, which should shed some (different) light on the 3rd round of EPL. I thank all the tweeps for contributing...
And, please, again, pardon my English... I was born lazy (so blame my parents).
ASTON VILA - WOLVERHAMPTON 0-0
MirrorFootball
Loving Mick Mcarthy's gameplan: bore Villa to death for 89 minutes and then try and grab a late goal when they're asleep
StrettyNews
When I saw all the empty seats at Villa Park, I had to re-check who was playing. Had a feeling I was watching City.
MCARTER82
Worse than watching MLS this game.... Ok, ok, not quite THAT bad! #Villa #Wolves
Live4Soccer
FT 0-0 Villa/Wolves....well that's 2 hours of my life I'll never get back.... :-\
WIGAN - QPR 2-0 (1-0)
nick24qpr
Wigan must have the highest ratio of ginger to normal people in the whole of England.!! #justsaying #QPR
Georgie_138
Torres will be with QPR next season lol
LucieDot
Just seen a photo of @Joey7Barton watching QPR in his denim jacket, favourite picture of a footballer ever. Lovely
BLACKBURN - EVERTON 0-1 (0-0)
ManUnitedYouth
Impressive commitment to not scoring by Blackburn.
stevengoal_uk
Let me get this straight - Blackburn miss two penalties, have a dodgy one given against them, and it's the owners' fault?
marcridley88
could be worse #safc could support Blackburn. Can't help but laugh
ivansocceroz
I'm pretty sure God hates Steve Kean #blackburn #rovers
mtkelvin
Blackburn miss two penalty kicks and lose the match.Writing appearing on the wall for Kean.Venky chicken heads arent pleased.MumbaiRoosting
CHELSEA - NORWICH 3-1 (1-0)
stephenfry
Those poor Chelsea supporters must be jolly well pooping themselves at the prospect of confronting the mighty Yellow Army today #NCFC OTBC!
MirrorFootball
Massive goalkeeping error for Chelsea. Hilario by name, dodgy keeper by nature
alexilalas22
Harsh red for Ruddy but maybe the soccer gods saw his late challenge on Drogba.
SiR_Tobii
Juan Mata gets Chelsea's 3rd goal. Has scored as many Chelsea goals in 23 mins as Torres has scored in 21 appearances (14 starts)
SWANSEA - SUNDERLAND 0-0
hywel1974
"Swansea Nil" yes you guessed it.............nil.
Martycricket
1372 miles for #SAFC fans this week to Brighton and Swansea and not a single goal to cheer. Glad I'm shopping in Leeds today.
LIVERPOOL - BOLTON 3-1 (1-0)
Sean_Fay
Joe Cole: "Luis Suarez is the best striker I've ever played with" - didn't know Suarez was lining up for the Liverpool reserves too.
OptaJoke
33 - Ray Wilkins has so far pronounced Luis Suarez's name 33 different ways during Liverpool v Bolton. Americas.
Eboue_Eboue
Liverpool top of the table...3 horse race for the title then..between Liverpool, Chelsea and Wolves..
YoungLee1
Have to admit that Freddy Mercury looks good up front for Liverpool. Though it wont be long before one of the big clubs try to buy him
NEWCASTLE UTD - FULHAM 2-1 (0-0)
carljohnson125
Highlight of the day - seeing a man in a mobility scooter be told to sit down after #leonbestismint 's 1st goal #nufc
NUFC_US Wish I Was a Geordie
Did we sign 3 guys named Cabaye? He was everywhere today. #joeywho #NUFC
Gazcumps
Besty's second goal was a belter. If Messi had turned like that Sky would have a months worth of masturbation material!! #nufc #nufcfans
TOTTENHAM - MANCHESTER CITY 1-5 (0-2)
Melissa_Maria
*turns the tv off* *slits wrists* I'll be floating in the bath doing my best Ophelia impression if anyone needs me. #thfc
Saifington
Well at least we have a nicer kit than them #minorvictory #thfc
RyanSinnott
To put things in perspective its been £480million quid since they last beat us at the lane. #THFC
paddysfc
Looks like Irene has hit White hart lane #thfc
PremLgeReport
Shamrock Rovers scouting party at WHL today. They are considering sending an U15 side for the Europa League clash after today. #THFC #MCFC
Ryan_WDavis
Spurs is yidish for embarrassing #THFC #MCFC
DaddyTdog
I'm sending an S.O.S to Jurgen Klinsmann....... #thfc #COYS!
WBA - STOKE CITY 0-1 (0-0)
briankettle
Having steered #wba to no points from three games, Hodgson can now start his famous ship-steadying, relegation-saviour act. Great manager.
carlrecine
Could't be at WBA today to see Stoke win but being at OT to see Arsene's face at full time nearly made up for it, beautiful moment!! #scfc
MANCHESTER UTD - ARSENAL 8-2 (3-1)
thorpe13
great dinner earlier, feel like I 8 2 much!! #mufc
StiBern84
@WayneRooney You were absolutly brilliant today. The perfomence made me forget my terrible hangover #Rooneyispureclass #MUFC
UnitedLatest
8-2 be an Arsenal supporter... #MUFC #AFC
JamesAithie
Usain Bolt reckons he could play for Man U. Maybe a spot on the bench, as we're okay for pace, plus he's not good with starts! #mufc #motd
GurmeetSahni
Love #mufc. Even when city win 5 1 we steal the show. Always in our shadow. Champ19ns
2011-08-22
MY SERIE A FANTASY XI
Serie A starts in a couple of days. Well, on Saturday exactly. Sadly, Inter and Milan are still the main favourites for Scudetto. Hopefully Juventus can climb to at least 3rd spot ... But it'll be difficult. Lazio, Napoli, Roma, Udinese etc. are all very competitive sides.
Even more "battling" should be in the Serie A live fantasy football. I picked my team, hoping that it is good enough for at least couple of rounds since I'm a bit sluggish (regarding this kind of stuff).
Any comments? Surely they're all good ... :)
MY JUVELEON TEAM:
GK Samir Handanovic UDI (value 14.34)
Why? Well, firstly, he's a great goalkeeper, yes, here and there he makes a stupid mistake, but who doesn't (just to mention more expensive Neuer, De Gea). He's been in Serie A for a long time, he's good at adjusting his line of defence, excellent at penalty-kicks. Guaranteed starting XI. And he's Slovenian as I am. :)
DF Stephan Lichtsteiner JUV (6.02)
Why? One of the better deals Juve made this summer. Tireless (deserves Forrest Gump nickname), capable of producing quality crosses, hopefully he will "gel" even more with Milos Krasic on the right side. And he's experienced, too. Guaranteed starting XI. Not to mention he plays for my favourite lady.
DF Stefan Radu LAZ (4.39)
Why? Well, he's not excellent at anything, but above average at everything. Durability, positioning, discipline, tackling are his best qualities, speed can be also one of his strengths. And he's in a very decent squad. Almost certainly in starting XI.
DF Paolo Cannavaro NAP (3.81)
Why? He's not even near his brother, he can play really poorly, but has experience, he has showed that he can be brilliant, too. He plays in a team that will score more wins than losses. He's not among my favourite players, but I think he'll do good for my team.
MF Sebastian Giovinco PAR (13.13)
Why? He'll prove himself as a key-man in Parma, guarantees goals and assists. Maybe he'll never be any good for the big ones, but in smaller teams he excels. He may be compared to an ant (even if it is "atomica"), but tell me, which ant can take free-kicks like he does? Or dribble? I've always liked him, despite he's not in Juve-shirt anymore.
MF Arturo Vidal JUV (7.00)
Why? If Conte has even a bit of common sense, he won't put him on the left side (in favour of Marchisio that is). And in his natural position in the centre of the midfield, Vidal can be a miracle-worker. Yes, he's not proved in Serie A yet, but I put a lot of faith in him. He can tackle, he can pass, he can score. And wears Juve shirt. Obvious choice then.
MF Josip Ilicic PAL (7.14)
Why? I don't expect Palermo to be one of the top teams this year. Their defence looks really rubbish. But in an attacking department there are quite a few lads, who can penetrate any opposition. One of them is "Jojo", as we call Ilicic in Slovenia (yes, this is also one of the reasons he's in here). This year will be more difficult for him as everyone knows his stuff, but I'm sure he has a joker or two up his sleeve. He can score, he can pass, he can bring some points to my team. No doubt about that. I just hope he's done something about his work-rate.
MF Kevin-Prince Boateng MIL (8.05)
Why? Even at the start of the previous season I would certainly not consider him as a player who can add something to the squad. In the last months he's gained my appreciation. No, he's not as productive as Sneijder or someone of his league, but can help Milan to many victories with his passing, scoring and defending. And he can do "Jacko-imitation" brilliantly. Not that I'm a fan of the king of pop ... or prince Kevin, for that matter ...
FW Mirko Vucinic JUV (7.55)
Why? The season hasn't even started yet and he's already one of the Juventinos' favourite. Brilliant displays in friendlies showed his vast amount of skill. Passing is perfect, finishing also, he can deal with any defender IN THE WORLD (as Jeremy Clarkson would put it). What's not to like about him? Oh, yes, his head. Hopefully he stays motivated throughout the season.
FW Antonio Di Natale UDI (18.76)
Why? Pure and simple. He is a FREAKIN GOAL MACHINE! Even in the "Christ-years" (well he IS 33) his pace is still excellent, his instinct for the goal is as good as ever, his dribbling intimidating for the opponents. One of the "musts" in a fantasy team.
FW Bojan Krkic ROM (9.00)
Why? He may not be one of the Pep's favourite, but I'm pretty sure that he'll become one of the beloved ones in Rome. Shooting, speed, work-rate are his strengths. So he's practically a perfect man for producing goods in front or from the wing. Please, don't let me down. Except when Roma and Juve meet ...
Even more "battling" should be in the Serie A live fantasy football. I picked my team, hoping that it is good enough for at least couple of rounds since I'm a bit sluggish (regarding this kind of stuff).
Any comments? Surely they're all good ... :)
MY JUVELEON TEAM:
GK Samir Handanovic UDI (value 14.34)
Why? Well, firstly, he's a great goalkeeper, yes, here and there he makes a stupid mistake, but who doesn't (just to mention more expensive Neuer, De Gea). He's been in Serie A for a long time, he's good at adjusting his line of defence, excellent at penalty-kicks. Guaranteed starting XI. And he's Slovenian as I am. :)
DF Stephan Lichtsteiner JUV (6.02)
Why? One of the better deals Juve made this summer. Tireless (deserves Forrest Gump nickname), capable of producing quality crosses, hopefully he will "gel" even more with Milos Krasic on the right side. And he's experienced, too. Guaranteed starting XI. Not to mention he plays for my favourite lady.
DF Stefan Radu LAZ (4.39)
Why? Well, he's not excellent at anything, but above average at everything. Durability, positioning, discipline, tackling are his best qualities, speed can be also one of his strengths. And he's in a very decent squad. Almost certainly in starting XI.
DF Paolo Cannavaro NAP (3.81)
Why? He's not even near his brother, he can play really poorly, but has experience, he has showed that he can be brilliant, too. He plays in a team that will score more wins than losses. He's not among my favourite players, but I think he'll do good for my team.
MF Sebastian Giovinco PAR (13.13)
Why? He'll prove himself as a key-man in Parma, guarantees goals and assists. Maybe he'll never be any good for the big ones, but in smaller teams he excels. He may be compared to an ant (even if it is "atomica"), but tell me, which ant can take free-kicks like he does? Or dribble? I've always liked him, despite he's not in Juve-shirt anymore.
MF Arturo Vidal JUV (7.00)
Why? If Conte has even a bit of common sense, he won't put him on the left side (in favour of Marchisio that is). And in his natural position in the centre of the midfield, Vidal can be a miracle-worker. Yes, he's not proved in Serie A yet, but I put a lot of faith in him. He can tackle, he can pass, he can score. And wears Juve shirt. Obvious choice then.
MF Josip Ilicic PAL (7.14)
Why? I don't expect Palermo to be one of the top teams this year. Their defence looks really rubbish. But in an attacking department there are quite a few lads, who can penetrate any opposition. One of them is "Jojo", as we call Ilicic in Slovenia (yes, this is also one of the reasons he's in here). This year will be more difficult for him as everyone knows his stuff, but I'm sure he has a joker or two up his sleeve. He can score, he can pass, he can bring some points to my team. No doubt about that. I just hope he's done something about his work-rate.
MF Kevin-Prince Boateng MIL (8.05)
Why? Even at the start of the previous season I would certainly not consider him as a player who can add something to the squad. In the last months he's gained my appreciation. No, he's not as productive as Sneijder or someone of his league, but can help Milan to many victories with his passing, scoring and defending. And he can do "Jacko-imitation" brilliantly. Not that I'm a fan of the king of pop ... or prince Kevin, for that matter ...
FW Mirko Vucinic JUV (7.55)
Why? The season hasn't even started yet and he's already one of the Juventinos' favourite. Brilliant displays in friendlies showed his vast amount of skill. Passing is perfect, finishing also, he can deal with any defender IN THE WORLD (as Jeremy Clarkson would put it). What's not to like about him? Oh, yes, his head. Hopefully he stays motivated throughout the season.
FW Antonio Di Natale UDI (18.76)
Why? Pure and simple. He is a FREAKIN GOAL MACHINE! Even in the "Christ-years" (well he IS 33) his pace is still excellent, his instinct for the goal is as good as ever, his dribbling intimidating for the opponents. One of the "musts" in a fantasy team.
FW Bojan Krkic ROM (9.00)
Why? He may not be one of the Pep's favourite, but I'm pretty sure that he'll become one of the beloved ones in Rome. Shooting, speed, work-rate are his strengths. So he's practically a perfect man for producing goods in front or from the wing. Please, don't let me down. Except when Roma and Juve meet ...
2011-08-20
FUNNY (?) TWITTER RECAP OF THE 2nd ROUND OF ENGLISH PREMIERLEAGUE
This time there are some "thoughts" about candles, beer, spells, despair, cavalry, disrespect, soldier, dad, superman, solar energy, Barbados, spanking, Libya ... and bad haircuts. In this department Arsenal is far superior to any club in the EPL. No doubt about that! Some of their players would easily get a role in a Star Trek episode. Without visiting make-up artists.
But firstly, let me explain what this blog is all about. As I wrote the last time: You won't find any detailed experts' analysis here. You won't find complete scoresheets either. But you'll find a good banter, juicy comments about the game, the clubs, the players, the refs, the goals ... Maybe you'll find some useful info/opinion for a football chat in your favourite bar ...
Namely, football is a global sport, so is English Premierleague. It is followed by a huge number of a-round-ball-loving enthusiasts, journos, players and managers themselves ... I hear football is also more and more popular in the US of soccer ... :)
And for all those reasons it's widely commented on Twitter. It is a very well known "fact" that tweeps possess a lot of football knowledge, common sense, cynicism, humour, love/hate relationships ... And, yes, even different kinds of stupidity occur ...
So, all the ingredients for the tasty soup of football opinion are there.
This is the "second edition". Here are some of the bits, which should shed some (different) light on the 2nd round of EPL. I thank all the tweeps for contributing ...
And, please, again, pardon my English ... I didn't have any lessons during the week ...
SUNDERLAND - NEWCASTLE UTD 0-1 (0-0)
jonawils
It's one win in 30 years for Sunderland at home to Newcastle now.
jimspc
Sunderland is down to 10 man. I told you Joey Barton FC can put a spell to ref to give red cards
lewisainslie
Sunderland are a disappointment. Oh well, time to get drunk.
ARSENAL - LIVERPOOL 0-2 (0-1)
MirrorFootball
Arsenal bring on Ignasi Miquel. Andy Carroll briefly excited as he mishears and thinks he's up against his favourite bottled Spanish lager
MirrorFootball
Great long-range effort from Frimpong. Perhaps that haircut is actually an aiming device?
TonyEvansTimes
One bad haircut off, one on. Still all even at Emirates
marcetuc
There was a young man called Frimpong, who's haircut went very wrong. He tackled too hard, got a red card....(fill in gap)!
piersmorgan
Oh great, here comes the cavalry: Bendtner. Light the candles.
MirrorFootball
Nice of the Arsenal players to take heat off Samir Nasri by ensuring they ALL get disrespected by the fans at the final whistle
ASTON VILLA - BLACKBURN 3-1 (2-0)
LordWilsonVILLA
Aston Villa 3 - 1 Blackburn FT- "We're on top of the world Ma"
rowner86
@Reidy_Update I don't understand. Blackburn lose again but they've got Super Steve Kean in charge. It just doesn't make sense.
homeless_turtle
How does it feel for blackburn, having played twice, being below spurs, who haven't yet played? #BBCFootball
EVERTON - QPR 0-1 (0-1)
chriswvtr
Can we finish the season now please, Liverpool champions, Everton relegated?
jessjcl
Are Everton just programmed to have terrible starts to the season?
abbiesykes_TW
Dad shouting cos everton lost, me: are they out of the league, dad: no its the start of the new season, me: huh?
robinja01
@jbaxter37 Six midfielders and no forwards with 30 mins to go and a goal down at home to QPR? WOW indeed.
SWANSEA - WIGAN 0-0
Spikey_Mikey_23
Still, we're off the mark. 3 points against sunderland please next saturday. Oh, and well done to the wigan fan who made the trip. Soldier!
CHELSEA - WBA 2-1 (0-1)
Johan_88
Do Chelsea have a new manager? It looks like the same system, same players and same mundane viewing. #cfc
Delano_718
See why I Would always support Chelsea FC on Chelsea's electronic billboard, Barbados was being advertised.. during WBA game :)
swilletts
#WBA this week and last, and 2 the fans who are saying "I'm proud of the performance" what's to be proud of? we lost points off our own back
DeanAJMaiden
While #WBA away kit seems to copy Bayern Munich, Bayern's new home kit is an ode to Stoke city!
NORWICH CITY - STOKE CITY 1-1 (1-0)
liverpooldeep
Brilliant. At Norwich match the stadium announcer said "5 minutes remaining" and the entire crowd replied "5??" ala Monty Python style.
Scottywashere
Kenwyne Jones just pissed Canary yellow all over The Canaries... Poor Norwich. #EPL
malvernzodiac
Norwich City 1, Stoke 1 .... eerrrr, can somebody check the accent of the referee?
WOLVERHAMPTON - FULHAM 2-0 (2-0)
MRiemen
Whats with the empty stand behind Schwartzer at Molineux? Bags on seats? Is that the traveling Fulham support?
RealMattyboy
Well bloody fulham let me down, 3 out of 4 correct for second week running. Gambling: The sure way of getting nothing from something.
OptaJoe
1 - Wolves are in first place in the top-flight for the first time since August 28 1973, after which they lost 5 successive games. History.
BOLTON - MANCHESTER CITY 2-3 (1-2)
sidlowe
Bolton fans booing Aguero are probably just making him feel at home. Sounds like the 'Kuuuuuuun' that used to ring round the Calderón.
MirrorFootball
Is this City kit just a ruse to convince Balotelli he already plays for AC Milan?
henrywinter
Do not adjust your sets.. It's true....Aguero has just missed a sitter
abeautifulnoise
Definition of optimism is the Solar Energy Company (#HanwhaSolar) that's advertising pitchside at the Bolton/ManCity game. It's Manchester!!
MANCHESTER UTD - TOTTENHAM 3-0 (0-0)
MirrorFootball
For those watching in HD, Harry Redknapp does NOT have a shredded wheat on his head
StuffMickSays
Enjoying the #mufc v #thfc game - real end-to-end stuff. There are more attacks here than on Gadaffi's compound.
RuKotecha
Giggs doesn't matter you've shagged everyone! We still love you!!! #MUFC :)
ameypv
I'm saying it again.Rooney after that hair transplant has gone all Curious Case of Benjamin Button.He's 18 again :D #MUFC
FachtnaK
Modric has been invisible for Spurs tonight. #mufc #thfc
adamwasere
Now u've had ur Manchester spanking please return to the capital and tell the Arsenal how it feels in prep for the weekend. Cheers. #MUFC
But firstly, let me explain what this blog is all about. As I wrote the last time: You won't find any detailed experts' analysis here. You won't find complete scoresheets either. But you'll find a good banter, juicy comments about the game, the clubs, the players, the refs, the goals ... Maybe you'll find some useful info/opinion for a football chat in your favourite bar ...
Namely, football is a global sport, so is English Premierleague. It is followed by a huge number of a-round-ball-loving enthusiasts, journos, players and managers themselves ... I hear football is also more and more popular in the US of soccer ... :)
And for all those reasons it's widely commented on Twitter. It is a very well known "fact" that tweeps possess a lot of football knowledge, common sense, cynicism, humour, love/hate relationships ... And, yes, even different kinds of stupidity occur ...
So, all the ingredients for the tasty soup of football opinion are there.
This is the "second edition". Here are some of the bits, which should shed some (different) light on the 2nd round of EPL. I thank all the tweeps for contributing ...
And, please, again, pardon my English ... I didn't have any lessons during the week ...
SUNDERLAND - NEWCASTLE UTD 0-1 (0-0)
jonawils
It's one win in 30 years for Sunderland at home to Newcastle now.
jimspc
Sunderland is down to 10 man. I told you Joey Barton FC can put a spell to ref to give red cards
lewisainslie
Sunderland are a disappointment. Oh well, time to get drunk.
ARSENAL - LIVERPOOL 0-2 (0-1)
MirrorFootball
Arsenal bring on Ignasi Miquel. Andy Carroll briefly excited as he mishears and thinks he's up against his favourite bottled Spanish lager
MirrorFootball
Great long-range effort from Frimpong. Perhaps that haircut is actually an aiming device?
TonyEvansTimes
One bad haircut off, one on. Still all even at Emirates
marcetuc
There was a young man called Frimpong, who's haircut went very wrong. He tackled too hard, got a red card....(fill in gap)!
piersmorgan
Oh great, here comes the cavalry: Bendtner. Light the candles.
MirrorFootball
Nice of the Arsenal players to take heat off Samir Nasri by ensuring they ALL get disrespected by the fans at the final whistle
ASTON VILLA - BLACKBURN 3-1 (2-0)
LordWilsonVILLA
Aston Villa 3 - 1 Blackburn FT- "We're on top of the world Ma"
rowner86
@Reidy_Update I don't understand. Blackburn lose again but they've got Super Steve Kean in charge. It just doesn't make sense.
homeless_turtle
How does it feel for blackburn, having played twice, being below spurs, who haven't yet played? #BBCFootball
EVERTON - QPR 0-1 (0-1)
chriswvtr
Can we finish the season now please, Liverpool champions, Everton relegated?
jessjcl
Are Everton just programmed to have terrible starts to the season?
abbiesykes_TW
Dad shouting cos everton lost, me: are they out of the league, dad: no its the start of the new season, me: huh?
robinja01
@jbaxter37 Six midfielders and no forwards with 30 mins to go and a goal down at home to QPR? WOW indeed.
SWANSEA - WIGAN 0-0
Spikey_Mikey_23
Still, we're off the mark. 3 points against sunderland please next saturday. Oh, and well done to the wigan fan who made the trip. Soldier!
CHELSEA - WBA 2-1 (0-1)
Johan_88
Do Chelsea have a new manager? It looks like the same system, same players and same mundane viewing. #cfc
Delano_718
See why I Would always support Chelsea FC on Chelsea's electronic billboard, Barbados was being advertised.. during WBA game :)
swilletts
#WBA this week and last, and 2 the fans who are saying "I'm proud of the performance" what's to be proud of? we lost points off our own back
DeanAJMaiden
While #WBA away kit seems to copy Bayern Munich, Bayern's new home kit is an ode to Stoke city!
NORWICH CITY - STOKE CITY 1-1 (1-0)
liverpooldeep
Brilliant. At Norwich match the stadium announcer said "5 minutes remaining" and the entire crowd replied "5??" ala Monty Python style.
Scottywashere
Kenwyne Jones just pissed Canary yellow all over The Canaries... Poor Norwich. #EPL
malvernzodiac
Norwich City 1, Stoke 1 .... eerrrr, can somebody check the accent of the referee?
WOLVERHAMPTON - FULHAM 2-0 (2-0)
MRiemen
Whats with the empty stand behind Schwartzer at Molineux? Bags on seats? Is that the traveling Fulham support?
RealMattyboy
Well bloody fulham let me down, 3 out of 4 correct for second week running. Gambling: The sure way of getting nothing from something.
OptaJoe
1 - Wolves are in first place in the top-flight for the first time since August 28 1973, after which they lost 5 successive games. History.
BOLTON - MANCHESTER CITY 2-3 (1-2)
sidlowe
Bolton fans booing Aguero are probably just making him feel at home. Sounds like the 'Kuuuuuuun' that used to ring round the Calderón.
MirrorFootball
Is this City kit just a ruse to convince Balotelli he already plays for AC Milan?
henrywinter
Do not adjust your sets.. It's true....Aguero has just missed a sitter
abeautifulnoise
Definition of optimism is the Solar Energy Company (#HanwhaSolar) that's advertising pitchside at the Bolton/ManCity game. It's Manchester!!
MANCHESTER UTD - TOTTENHAM 3-0 (0-0)
MirrorFootball
For those watching in HD, Harry Redknapp does NOT have a shredded wheat on his head
StuffMickSays
Enjoying the #mufc v #thfc game - real end-to-end stuff. There are more attacks here than on Gadaffi's compound.
RuKotecha
Giggs doesn't matter you've shagged everyone! We still love you!!! #MUFC :)
ameypv
I'm saying it again.Rooney after that hair transplant has gone all Curious Case of Benjamin Button.He's 18 again :D #MUFC
FachtnaK
Modric has been invisible for Spurs tonight. #mufc #thfc
adamwasere
Now u've had ur Manchester spanking please return to the capital and tell the Arsenal how it feels in prep for the weekend. Cheers. #MUFC
2011-08-13
FUNNY (?) TWITTER RECAP OF THE 1st ROUND OF ENGLISH PREMIERLEAGUE
You won't find any detailed experts' analysis here. You won't find complete scoresheets either. But you'll find a good banter, juicy comments about the game, the clubs, the players, the refs, the goals ... Maybe you'll find some useful info/opinion for a football chat in your favourite bar ...
Namely, football is a global sport, so is English Premierleague. It is followed by a huge number of a-round-ball-loving enthusiasts, journos, players and managers themselves ... I hear football is also more and more popular in the US of soccer ... :)
And for all those reasons it's widely commented on Twitter. It is a very well known "fact" that tweeps possess a lot of football knowledge, common sense, cynicism, humour, love/hate relationships ... And, yes, even different kinds of stupidity occur ...
So, all the ingredients for the tasty soup of football opinion are there.
This is the "first edition". Here are some of the bits, which should shed some (different) light on the 1st round of EPL. I thank all the tweeps for contributing ...
And, please, pardon my English ... It's been a while ...
LIVERPOOL – SUNDERLAND 1-1 (1-0)
bglendenning
Judging by way everyone was blowing smoke up Liverpool's nether regions at HT, I presume they went on to win by a landslide? Oh.
ColinUdoh
Sunderland's back four today was Brown, Brown, Brown and Brown
BLACKBURN – WOLVERHAMPTON 1-2 (1-1)
michaelclucas11
Watching blackburn just makes me angry
dsmitheconomics
So many surprising things have happened recently but few more than Wolves beginning the new season with a 2-1 away win. 2nd in the table.
FULHAM – ASTON VILLA 0-0
KristianJack
Its been all Fulham since the restart. Given already worth his weight in gold. Two big saves.
Russ_Goldman
My wife came in and saw the score of the Fulham match and said that must have been boring. I told her absolutely not. Very entertaining.
QPR – BOLTON 0-4 (0-1)
BWFCForum
QPR ticket prices aren't that bad if you think of them as £12.50 a goal. #bwfc #qpr
MirrorFootball
GOAL! You know you're in trouble when Fabrice Muamba scores... QPR 0-4 Bolton
WIGAN – NORWICH CITY 1-1 (1-1)
KristianJack
70 mins in and #Wigan and #Norwich have combined for 26 attempts on goal in what has been another great advert for the #epl. Still 1-1.
Chris_Cohen
Paul Merson - Norwich with lots of possession, but they don't look like scoring at all...... GOAL! Norwich equalise! #genius
NEWCASTLE UNITED – ARSENAL 0-0
alokistwitting
#Gervinho certainly looks a player to win lots of trophies for #AFC. #fairplay being one of them.
AnnieEaves
Gervinho has now seen a replay and is shaking his head at the decision. Weather forecast in Newcastle changes to 'Windy'.
STOKE CITY - CHELSEA 0:0
MirrorFootball
For those asking, attractive lady on #cfc bench now is their reserve physio. Attractive lady on the #cfc bench later will be Torres
TheGhost84
Torres improved form linked to return to old hairstyle? Like Samson - no wonder Stoke fans singing for Delilah!
amycfc90
Stoke's man of the match: Mark Halsey. Closely followed by Stoke's bus.
WBA - MANCHESTER UNITED 1-2 (1-1)
UtdIndonesia
'91 Somebody should wear speedo. Yellow for WBA player for diving.
henrywinter
Do not adjust your television sets....Danny Welbeck's boots really are that fluorescent. #mufc
AverageCynic
lovely goal from Carlos Valderrama... oh no my mistake its Wayne Rooney. #hair
DeeperMadness
I'm not too good with Spanish names; do you pronounce "De Gea" like "Barthez"?
MANCHESTER CITY - SWANSEA CITY 4-0 (0-0)
Lord_Sugar
£270m v £9m still only 11 men per team new Man City player warming up don't know his name for now I will call him Costafortune
SAINTVOLDEMORT I love how the Man City fans are going this is our year" NO. it was one game against Swansea.
prodnose
Dynamite debut Aguero. Up till then City were average and, be fair, beating Swansea is like kicking away a blind man's stick. See ya Tevez!
TOTTENHAM - EVERTON 2-0 (1-0)
K_Doyle1985
“@johncrossmirror: Sandro sneakily pouring water over Pavlyuchenko's head on the subs' bench. That's my sort of humour. #thfc” now injured
krisverri
Landon Donovan should go see Wayne Rooney's hair guy. #THFC #MUFC #EFC
dilski
@BenPearceSpurs The stream i'm watching just did a feature on Ginola... just imagine him, in his prime, in this side? Ooh la la... #thfc
nicbuchel
Watching #mcfc v. #lfc & #thfc v. #efc. The "Cosmo Kramer" look is really working for Adebayor.
chrishenry81
One of my favourite tweets I've ever read was "Gareth Bale looks like he cheated at Jumanji!" #efc #thfc
liam_twomey
Assou-Ekotto just unleashed what's known in the industry as a 'Di Santo special' - spectacular but significantly deflected #thfc
Namely, football is a global sport, so is English Premierleague. It is followed by a huge number of a-round-ball-loving enthusiasts, journos, players and managers themselves ... I hear football is also more and more popular in the US of soccer ... :)
And for all those reasons it's widely commented on Twitter. It is a very well known "fact" that tweeps possess a lot of football knowledge, common sense, cynicism, humour, love/hate relationships ... And, yes, even different kinds of stupidity occur ...
So, all the ingredients for the tasty soup of football opinion are there.
This is the "first edition". Here are some of the bits, which should shed some (different) light on the 1st round of EPL. I thank all the tweeps for contributing ...
And, please, pardon my English ... It's been a while ...
LIVERPOOL – SUNDERLAND 1-1 (1-0)
bglendenning
Judging by way everyone was blowing smoke up Liverpool's nether regions at HT, I presume they went on to win by a landslide? Oh.
ColinUdoh
Sunderland's back four today was Brown, Brown, Brown and Brown
BLACKBURN – WOLVERHAMPTON 1-2 (1-1)
michaelclucas11
Watching blackburn just makes me angry
dsmitheconomics
So many surprising things have happened recently but few more than Wolves beginning the new season with a 2-1 away win. 2nd in the table.
FULHAM – ASTON VILLA 0-0
KristianJack
Its been all Fulham since the restart. Given already worth his weight in gold. Two big saves.
Russ_Goldman
My wife came in and saw the score of the Fulham match and said that must have been boring. I told her absolutely not. Very entertaining.
QPR – BOLTON 0-4 (0-1)
BWFCForum
QPR ticket prices aren't that bad if you think of them as £12.50 a goal. #bwfc #qpr
MirrorFootball
GOAL! You know you're in trouble when Fabrice Muamba scores... QPR 0-4 Bolton
WIGAN – NORWICH CITY 1-1 (1-1)
KristianJack
70 mins in and #Wigan and #Norwich have combined for 26 attempts on goal in what has been another great advert for the #epl. Still 1-1.
Chris_Cohen
Paul Merson - Norwich with lots of possession, but they don't look like scoring at all...... GOAL! Norwich equalise! #genius
NEWCASTLE UNITED – ARSENAL 0-0
alokistwitting
#Gervinho certainly looks a player to win lots of trophies for #AFC. #fairplay being one of them.
AnnieEaves
Gervinho has now seen a replay and is shaking his head at the decision. Weather forecast in Newcastle changes to 'Windy'.
STOKE CITY - CHELSEA 0:0
MirrorFootball
For those asking, attractive lady on #cfc bench now is their reserve physio. Attractive lady on the #cfc bench later will be Torres
TheGhost84
Torres improved form linked to return to old hairstyle? Like Samson - no wonder Stoke fans singing for Delilah!
amycfc90
Stoke's man of the match: Mark Halsey. Closely followed by Stoke's bus.
WBA - MANCHESTER UNITED 1-2 (1-1)
UtdIndonesia
'91 Somebody should wear speedo. Yellow for WBA player for diving.
henrywinter
Do not adjust your television sets....Danny Welbeck's boots really are that fluorescent. #mufc
AverageCynic
lovely goal from Carlos Valderrama... oh no my mistake its Wayne Rooney. #hair
DeeperMadness
I'm not too good with Spanish names; do you pronounce "De Gea" like "Barthez"?
MANCHESTER CITY - SWANSEA CITY 4-0 (0-0)
Lord_Sugar
£270m v £9m still only 11 men per team new Man City player warming up don't know his name for now I will call him Costafortune
SAINTVOLDEMORT I love how the Man City fans are going this is our year" NO. it was one game against Swansea.
prodnose
Dynamite debut Aguero. Up till then City were average and, be fair, beating Swansea is like kicking away a blind man's stick. See ya Tevez!
TOTTENHAM - EVERTON 2-0 (1-0)
K_Doyle1985
“@johncrossmirror: Sandro sneakily pouring water over Pavlyuchenko's head on the subs' bench. That's my sort of humour. #thfc” now injured
krisverri
Landon Donovan should go see Wayne Rooney's hair guy. #THFC #MUFC #EFC
dilski
@BenPearceSpurs The stream i'm watching just did a feature on Ginola... just imagine him, in his prime, in this side? Ooh la la... #thfc
nicbuchel
Watching #mcfc v. #lfc & #thfc v. #efc. The "Cosmo Kramer" look is really working for Adebayor.
chrishenry81
One of my favourite tweets I've ever read was "Gareth Bale looks like he cheated at Jumanji!" #efc #thfc
liam_twomey
Assou-Ekotto just unleashed what's known in the industry as a 'Di Santo special' - spectacular but significantly deflected #thfc
2011-08-07
POGLED NA SP U20 V KOLUMBIJI - NEKATERA IMENA SI VELJA ZAPOMNITI
Yeah, right … Mah, nič ne bom dolgovezil. Mene to zanima, vas verjetno ne, toda to me ni ustavilo, da ne bi par besed vrgel na splet. Tema je, da, nogomet. Nič presenetljivega, mar ne?
Večini se verjetno gladko jebe za mladinske turnirje, no, meni pa so iz leta v leto bolj všeč. Ne vem, določen čar je v tem, da spremljaš razvoj določenih nogometašev (oh, le koliko Ronaldov, Messijev, Maradon in drugih se je „izgubilo“). No, whatever, kot bi rekle tinejdžerke v ameriških sitcomih ...
Le malokdo, ki ni službeno s tem povezan, ve, da so letos poleti številna mladinska prvenstva (prihodnje leto imamo v Sloveniji EP u17 btw), za nami je že, denimo, SP do 17 let v Mehiki. Tam so se na domačem terenu proslavili Mehičani na čelu s krilcem Pachuce Juliom Gomezom, ki so za seboj pustili Urugvaj, Nemčijo, Brazilijo ...
Svetovni javnosti pa so se lahko predstavili še nekateri obetavni mladci, denimo prvi strelec turnirja Souleymane Coulibaly s Slonokoščene obale (član Tottenhama), Nemca Samed Yesil in Okan Aydin (oba Bayer Leverkusen, oba napadalca), Brazilci Wallace (obetavni levi bočni branilec Fluminenseja), Sao Paulov Ademilson (kot napadalca ga krasi natančen strel) in njegov kreativni klubski soigralec Lucas Piazon (za katerega se bodejo v Evropi, bržčas bo šel k Chelseaju) in mnogi drugi. Bomo še kaj slišali o njih, gotovo ...
Malce „resnejši“ nogomet so igrali 19-letniki na EP v Romuniji, kjer so ne preveč presenetljivo slavili Španci z Realovim Alvarom Morato (top scorer) pred Čehi, še bolj zanimiv s stališča „narejenih igralcev“ je bil evropski turnir do 21 let, kjer so spet in pričakovano slavili Španci, ki se v tej starostni kategoriji lahko pohvalijo s prvim strelcem turnirja Adrianom Lopezom, pa Bojanom Krkićem, Thiagom Alcantaro, Davidom De Geo, Ikerjem Muniainom in drugimi, ki jih ni treba posebej predstavljati.
Trenutno pa poteka SP do 20 let. Nogometaši so zbrani v Kolumbiji. Skupaj je nastopalo 24 reprezentanc, znani pa so že pari osmine finala (naši sosedi Avstrijci in Hrvati so končali v predtekmovanju, nas, Madžarov in Italijanov ni bilo tam).
Med najboljšimi 16 se bodo torej pomerili (ob tem si drznem malo dannyjevstva) :
Portugalska – Gvatemala
(napovedujem preboj Portugalcev, Gvatemala je premagala le razštelane Hrvate, pa čeprav so imeli v svojih vrstah opevane Mateja Delača, Andreja Kramarića ...)
Argentina – Egipt
(Egipčani niso izgubili tekme, remizirali so z Brazilci, a vendar dajem prednost Argentini, rekorderki po številu naslovov v tej kategoriji; ta ni navdušila, a se na krilih Juana Iturbeja – novi član Porta je zmožen tudi kakšne messijevske poteze -, Carlosa Luqueja, Rominega Erika Lamele in drugih dviga iz tekme v tekmo)
Kamerun – Mehika
(tu dajem prednost Mehičanom, ki znajo odigrati na rezultat, v Tauficu Gurachu pa imajo živahnega strelca, ki pa ima lahko tudi zelo slab dan)
Kolumbija – Kostarika
(v tem paru bi bilo vse razen napredovanja Kolumbije presenečenje; ne le da ima v svoji vrsti že uveljavljenega Portovega Jamesa Rodrigueza, pa še enega napadalca Luisa Muriela iz Lecceja, temveč tudi odkritje, vezista Juana Davida Cabezasa iz Deprotiva Cali; zanesljivo je dobila vse tekme, tako da Kostariki niti Joel Campbell, želja Arsenala, Seville, Fiorentine, ne more pomagati)
Nigerija – Anglija
(v tem paru gre po moje naprej Nigerija, saj je v predtekmovanju vse tekmece po vrsti zmlela, njihov najboljši strelec je Tobi Kayode; Angleži v svoji vrsti nimajo posebej izstopajočega igralca, bržčas pa imajo dobrega vratarja za prihodnost v Jacku Butlandu iz Birmingham Cityja)
Španija – Južna Koreja
(imena, kot so Sergio Canales po novem iz Valencie, Alvaro Vazquez iz Espanyola, Rodrigo Moreno iz Benfice, Oriol Romeu iz Chelseaja, Koke iz madridskega Atletica in drugi, ter vse boljše predstave Špancem zagotavljajo napredovanje, čeprav sta se ji Kostarika in Ekvador kar dobro upirala in pokazala tudi nekatere vrzeli v zadnji vrsti)
Brazilija – Saudska Arabija
(za mnoge je četrtfinalist že znan, ampak Saudijci so pokazali dober nogomet, čeprav jih zdaj čaka po Nigeriji, proti kateri so izgubili, prvi resen tekmec; ta ima na voljo izjemno razpoloženega vezista Coutinha iz Interja, branilca Danila iz Porta, napadalca Henriqueja iz Sao Paula, zelo zaželenega vezista Casemira prav tako iz Sao Paula, kar je bržčas dovolj, da lahko Južnoameričani računajo na najboljšo osmerico)
Francija - Ekvador
(težka odločitev, ampak naj bo Francija, ki prav tako stopnjuje formo, ima razpoloženega napadalca Lyona Alexandra Lacazetta, pa vezista Antoina Griezmanna, ki si iz Sociedada želi k madridskem Atleticu, in že znanega Gaela Kakuto iz Chelseaja; Ekvador na drugi strani nima igralca s takim potencialom, čeprav sta dva že člana tujih klubov – Renato Ibarra Vitesseja, Juan Cazares argentinskega River Plata, veliko obeta tudi vratar John Jaramillo).
Tekme osmine finala bodo 9. in 10. avgusta, Eurosport in Eurosport 2 prenašata zgodnje tekme, torej tiste, ki se začnejo opolnoči …
Večini se verjetno gladko jebe za mladinske turnirje, no, meni pa so iz leta v leto bolj všeč. Ne vem, določen čar je v tem, da spremljaš razvoj določenih nogometašev (oh, le koliko Ronaldov, Messijev, Maradon in drugih se je „izgubilo“). No, whatever, kot bi rekle tinejdžerke v ameriških sitcomih ...
Le malokdo, ki ni službeno s tem povezan, ve, da so letos poleti številna mladinska prvenstva (prihodnje leto imamo v Sloveniji EP u17 btw), za nami je že, denimo, SP do 17 let v Mehiki. Tam so se na domačem terenu proslavili Mehičani na čelu s krilcem Pachuce Juliom Gomezom, ki so za seboj pustili Urugvaj, Nemčijo, Brazilijo ...
Svetovni javnosti pa so se lahko predstavili še nekateri obetavni mladci, denimo prvi strelec turnirja Souleymane Coulibaly s Slonokoščene obale (član Tottenhama), Nemca Samed Yesil in Okan Aydin (oba Bayer Leverkusen, oba napadalca), Brazilci Wallace (obetavni levi bočni branilec Fluminenseja), Sao Paulov Ademilson (kot napadalca ga krasi natančen strel) in njegov kreativni klubski soigralec Lucas Piazon (za katerega se bodejo v Evropi, bržčas bo šel k Chelseaju) in mnogi drugi. Bomo še kaj slišali o njih, gotovo ...
Malce „resnejši“ nogomet so igrali 19-letniki na EP v Romuniji, kjer so ne preveč presenetljivo slavili Španci z Realovim Alvarom Morato (top scorer) pred Čehi, še bolj zanimiv s stališča „narejenih igralcev“ je bil evropski turnir do 21 let, kjer so spet in pričakovano slavili Španci, ki se v tej starostni kategoriji lahko pohvalijo s prvim strelcem turnirja Adrianom Lopezom, pa Bojanom Krkićem, Thiagom Alcantaro, Davidom De Geo, Ikerjem Muniainom in drugimi, ki jih ni treba posebej predstavljati.
Trenutno pa poteka SP do 20 let. Nogometaši so zbrani v Kolumbiji. Skupaj je nastopalo 24 reprezentanc, znani pa so že pari osmine finala (naši sosedi Avstrijci in Hrvati so končali v predtekmovanju, nas, Madžarov in Italijanov ni bilo tam).
Med najboljšimi 16 se bodo torej pomerili (ob tem si drznem malo dannyjevstva) :
Portugalska – Gvatemala
(napovedujem preboj Portugalcev, Gvatemala je premagala le razštelane Hrvate, pa čeprav so imeli v svojih vrstah opevane Mateja Delača, Andreja Kramarića ...)
Argentina – Egipt
(Egipčani niso izgubili tekme, remizirali so z Brazilci, a vendar dajem prednost Argentini, rekorderki po številu naslovov v tej kategoriji; ta ni navdušila, a se na krilih Juana Iturbeja – novi član Porta je zmožen tudi kakšne messijevske poteze -, Carlosa Luqueja, Rominega Erika Lamele in drugih dviga iz tekme v tekmo)
Kamerun – Mehika
(tu dajem prednost Mehičanom, ki znajo odigrati na rezultat, v Tauficu Gurachu pa imajo živahnega strelca, ki pa ima lahko tudi zelo slab dan)
Kolumbija – Kostarika
(v tem paru bi bilo vse razen napredovanja Kolumbije presenečenje; ne le da ima v svoji vrsti že uveljavljenega Portovega Jamesa Rodrigueza, pa še enega napadalca Luisa Muriela iz Lecceja, temveč tudi odkritje, vezista Juana Davida Cabezasa iz Deprotiva Cali; zanesljivo je dobila vse tekme, tako da Kostariki niti Joel Campbell, želja Arsenala, Seville, Fiorentine, ne more pomagati)
Nigerija – Anglija
(v tem paru gre po moje naprej Nigerija, saj je v predtekmovanju vse tekmece po vrsti zmlela, njihov najboljši strelec je Tobi Kayode; Angleži v svoji vrsti nimajo posebej izstopajočega igralca, bržčas pa imajo dobrega vratarja za prihodnost v Jacku Butlandu iz Birmingham Cityja)
Španija – Južna Koreja
(imena, kot so Sergio Canales po novem iz Valencie, Alvaro Vazquez iz Espanyola, Rodrigo Moreno iz Benfice, Oriol Romeu iz Chelseaja, Koke iz madridskega Atletica in drugi, ter vse boljše predstave Špancem zagotavljajo napredovanje, čeprav sta se ji Kostarika in Ekvador kar dobro upirala in pokazala tudi nekatere vrzeli v zadnji vrsti)
Brazilija – Saudska Arabija
(za mnoge je četrtfinalist že znan, ampak Saudijci so pokazali dober nogomet, čeprav jih zdaj čaka po Nigeriji, proti kateri so izgubili, prvi resen tekmec; ta ima na voljo izjemno razpoloženega vezista Coutinha iz Interja, branilca Danila iz Porta, napadalca Henriqueja iz Sao Paula, zelo zaželenega vezista Casemira prav tako iz Sao Paula, kar je bržčas dovolj, da lahko Južnoameričani računajo na najboljšo osmerico)
Francija - Ekvador
(težka odločitev, ampak naj bo Francija, ki prav tako stopnjuje formo, ima razpoloženega napadalca Lyona Alexandra Lacazetta, pa vezista Antoina Griezmanna, ki si iz Sociedada želi k madridskem Atleticu, in že znanega Gaela Kakuto iz Chelseaja; Ekvador na drugi strani nima igralca s takim potencialom, čeprav sta dva že člana tujih klubov – Renato Ibarra Vitesseja, Juan Cazares argentinskega River Plata, veliko obeta tudi vratar John Jaramillo).
Tekme osmine finala bodo 9. in 10. avgusta, Eurosport in Eurosport 2 prenašata zgodnje tekme, torej tiste, ki se začnejo opolnoči …
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