The Football.....

[Aperitif]

In the latest chapter of 'Blame the Manager', Ian Holloway refuses to 'discuss the future'...AKA getting the sack! Here. I find this amusing, as managers are oft keen to say how their Club must 'look to the future' etc - but not them! It's a funny game, which I have tried to get to grips with this season...As soon as a drop of Heineken Cup rugby starts though, the inevitable 'work ethic'/discipline comparisons come to mind. Why is football authority so far behind other professional team sports? Of all the games I have tried to follow this year, the only one that engaged me fully was Everton v Chelsea, which I think ended 1-1?
I'll go for Arsenal or Chelsea this year then! even though I must be a Man Utd fan as I live in NW London. Talking of Arsenal Wenger, there is an article about him and his counterpart, Jurgen Klip-Klopp in today;s Guardian - written by one of my favourite sports commentators, Barney Ronay.
Anyway, the sooner the lily-livered tosspots of the FA bring in the 10 minutes in the bin for a yellow card, and 10 metres advance for dissent, the quicker and more watchable the game would become. Add in Club and player retrospective sanction for ALL cheating (One gets 'caught' commiting crimes on grainy ole CCTV - what the devil is so difficult about HD evidence from multiple angles?!!!) and suddenly the sport will have worldwide appeal! What?

 

[mark st1]

If a Holloway does get the boot he can walk with his head held high knowing his team got beat by 2 of the best goals this season is likely to see ! That first one

 

[Boris Bajic]

[QUOTE 2723267, member: 30090"]Yep, As much as Arsenal's first XI is very good - it's their only XI and by Christmas they'll start to tire.[/quote]

Yes, for all my mad predictions, I think the title is heading to Manc City or Chelsea. I hope not, but I feel it is.

I feel both clubs are somehow grubby by association with too much money and (in the case of Chelsea) a metamorphosis from the Shed End into the trading floor.

Arsenal should end up with something... even if a League Cup. Even if they get nothing, it wil be a revival of spirit and an encouragement for their stars to stat and new blood to join.

I think I'd like them to win the league, but my natural caution tells me that the Big Guns have a better chance than the Prudent Gunners.

I expect Manchester United to be in the top four, even though current form is dreadful by their standards. In a way, I've been fooled by the Premier League age into thinking that they 'belong' there.

All of Spurs, Arsenal and Liverpool will somehow be susceptible to mid-season wobbles, because in recent years they simply haven't been where they now expect to be. I hope the Gunners don't suffer them and the other two do, apart from when playing Chelsea and Manc.

 

[MarkF]

All wonderful goals, but I'll give gold medal to the Irish girl.

People talk down Arsenal's chances because of their "small" squad, but with Walcott back I think they have the best match day squad and they can buy in Jan if they feel the need. I can see them challenging right to the end with Chelsea and Man City and I hope they come out on top.

Can't see Liverpool finishing in the top 4, I hope not, Brendan Rodgers gets right on my tits with his interminable and nonsensical psychobabble.

 

[Rasmus]

If a Holloway does get the boot he can walk with his head held high knowing his team got beat by 2 of the best goals this season is likely to see ! That first one

If you like that, I think you'll enjoy this one, too. From the Danish league earlier this year.

 

[ianrauk]

Match over then? 0 - 2?

Lost me...

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

Lost me...

Schalke 0 Chelsea 2.

 

[dellzeqq]

Shalke 0 Chelsea 2.

Arsenal 1 Dortmund 2

 

[ianrauk]

Schalke 0 Chelsea 2.

*cough*

 

[ianrauk]

A good night for football
A Chelsea win and an Arsenal loss

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

Ooh, Chelsea got a late third! 0 - 3

 

[MarkF]

Arsenal 1 Dortmund 2

It was superb game of high quality entertainment, a credit to both teams.

 

[ianrauk]

It was superb game of high quality entertainment, a credit to both teams.

you forgot to add.....'and a great result'

 

[MarkF]

you forgot to add.....'and a great result'

Wasn't fussed myself, it's great watching a hammer and tongs game when you are a neutral.

 

[Stephenite]

Ay up...

Took my eye off the ball for a few weeks and look what's happened:

Championes, etc...