The Football Thread - Season 2012/2013

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Another great performance by Mike the spud Dean.

I'm sure if Cazorla had both legs and arms broken this evening, Dean would have waved play on.
 
Off to the secondary school for my eldest daughter's parent's night tonight.

Not sure if I'll be back for the Europa Final.

Is Terry out and if so has he packed his shin pads ?
 
pooley said:
Apparently he's not playing but will still lift the trophy if they win.

Always a classy bloke that JT !
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As I said last year... if Gerrard was in the same situation he too would probably do the same... same with any other iconic captains of the team. He is the captain, and is a real leader in the Tony Adams mould.
 
For JT it's all about the glory. He wants to be the one in the papers with the trophy above his head.

A real leader would look at the work put in by others and give them their day in the sun - just like Dave Whelan leading Wigan out onto wembley last weekend.

Just my opinion, in sure yours will differ.
 
joescrivens said:
How different is that to all the fringe Man U players that picked up a medal at the weekend?
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Rules have changed now, so there isn't a minimum amount of appearances (or much smaller). And collecting a medal amongst the other players is nothing like lifting a trophy first :shrug:

I hope it's a Benfica player that lifts it to be honest :D
 
new2me said:
Rules have changed now, so there isn't a minimum amount of appearances (or much smaller). And collecting a medal amongst the other players is nothing like lifting a trophy first :shrug:

I hope it's a Benfica player that lifts it to be honest :D
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But isn't john terry the captain?
 
joescrivens said:
How different is that to all the fringe Man U players that picked up a medal at the weekend?
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I'm not saying he shouldn't get a medal. Lifting a trophy is quite different though. Fringe players get a medal at any club for any trophy providing they've played the required number of games.

A better comparison was Roy Keane and Paul Scholes coming out in suit and tie to join the United European Cup winning team in 99. They were reluctant to join the lap of honour yet alone come out and lift the trophy.

Regardless of the fact that Chelsea wanted Terry to do it - it still made him look a bit silly.

In 20 or 30 years when nobody can remember the fact that he didn't play - it will be him in the pictures and he knew fine well. He even wore his shin pads. :lol:
 
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I'm not bothered who wins although the 'Benfica Curse' has to end at some point.

I so want Terry to lift it though LOL

Benfica taking turns to mess up goal scoring chances so far.
 
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Did Wayne Rooney not come out in full kit at the weekend to collect his medal ???
 
Ruffy said:
Did Wayne Rooney not come out in full kit at the weekend to collect his medal ???
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I've no idea. I just know I wouldn't want to and I certainly wouldn't want to make myself the most prominant person being presented with the cup.
 
dinners said:
Somehow they're not loosing though.

Familiar stuff.
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I'm a Chelsea fan and I have to admit....that is/was the worst they have been for a long time !

Maybe too tired legs perhaps ???
 
They've had a long old season so perhaps.

Think back to their CL final - they weathered that storm and got what they needed. I still fancy them to go on to win.
 
Well done Chelsea :clap:

A much better game to watch in the 2nd half

The Bela Guttmann curse continues :eek:

Now we need a Terry
 
I was about to say let's watch Platini pretend to look happy about another of our clubs picking up a trophy when Clive Tyldesley said just that.
 
dinners said:
I'm not saying he shouldn't get a medal. Lifting a trophy is quite different though. Fringe players get a medal at any club for any trophy providing they've played the required number of games.

A better comparison was Roy Keane and Paul Scholes coming out in suit and tie to join the United European Cup winning team in 99. They were reluctant to join the lap of honour yet alone come out and lift the trophy.

Regardless of the fact that Chelsea wanted Terry to do it - it still made him look a bit silly.

In 20 or 30 years when nobody can remember the fact that he didn't play - it will be him in the pictures and he knew fine well. He even wore his shin pads. :lol:
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So what if Keane and scholes chose not to. Doesn't mean everyone else has to follow their choice. Terry is the team captain and at the time was still a huge part of the overall campaign.

I dont see the problem with it, seems odd to me that it even got mentioned to be honest :shrug:

Well done chelsea and well done rafa!
 
Lampard signs new 1 year deal :)

Is Jose Mourinho next....
 
First Ferguson, and now Beckham...

Retirement seems in vogue at present! :D
 
PMK said:
I was highlighting the hypocrisy of some who were Terry bashing - giving an example that Rooney did and people did not react to that.
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Football banter relies heavily on hypocrisy and bias and doesn't need highlighting :D
Besides, the Terry 'bashing' started last year for his kitted up trophy lifting, so Rooney may have just been following his example ;)
 
Peter Hill-Wood is reported to have retired as Arsenal Chairman effective from the end of the season, likely due to his health problems earlier in the year.

I can't help but wonder if that opens the door for the return of the great David Dein.
 
Not a word on Beckham - we can't have this. One of my favourite England players of recent times now sadly retiring. Got to see him play live a few times in his prime for England, apart from his talent his work-rate was amazing. A shame he went to the US and a shame Mclaren dropped him but such is life.
 
I see Gus Poyet has been suspended by Brighton, I wonder if he is headed to a Premier League team. A strange situation.
 
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