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Sorry, all rather excessive, but what the hell, all rather exciting!!!!!!!!!!
Liv
Originally posted by Mr Disco 'Tis a pity that fatboy got himself injured again.
Such a pity he was at blame for his own injuries again. I swear the boy's a masochist.
To be fair, I do like Gazza, but he's turning into a parody of himself.
I wonder if he fancies a player-managers slot at an underachieving, ahem, sleeping giant, in lower mid table first division land.
Yes indeed, it was a glorious afternoon at Goodison on Saturday and would you Adam n' Eve it, the Muff man could'nt make it. When I heard the result I did'nt know whether to laugh or cry so I just wondered around in a daze with a stupid grin on my ugly mug! Champions League next season Liv, for sure, ..................... maybe! :happytongue:
Originally posted by Mr Disco To be fair, I do like Gazza, but he's turning into a parody of himself.I wonder if he fancies a player-managers slot at an underachieving, ahem, sleeping giant, in lower mid table first division land.
He'd last 2 mins in the 3rd - get kicked all over the park by every 18 year old wanting to make a name for himself. Bit like Ian Wright when he ventured North of the Border. Never stood a chance. Not a good way for a great player to bow out.
I went to see Gazza in-the-flesh when he joined the Boro. It was like meeting Pele, I went weak at the knees... a bit like how Gazza feels everyday of his life. There's no two bones about it, Gazza was one of the best players in the world. Unfortunately for the Boro, the only good thing he ever did as a player was nick the team coach and crash it 2 miles outside of the ground.
Nice one.
My ex father in law fixed his boat for him when he was up here at Rangers so he offered him V.I.P. tickets to a game but as he hates footy asked if I could go instead, (I was a season ticket holder at Ibrox at the time). He gave me two of his tops that he'd worn in games and was an absolute gentleman, a real nice and sincere guy. I believe he was the best player in the world back in 1990, if only the red mist did'nt decend on him so often he would have been the greatest player this country has ever produced.
Talking of oddball geniuses with a penchant for wife beating.Anyone see the Freddie Starr documentary last night?...how mad is he?...and what about his Stepford wife, her comment at leaving her children to runaway with Starr..."they're only at the end of a phone line."
Originally posted by Muffy My ex father in law fixed his boat for him when he was up here at Rangers so he offered him V.I.P. tickets to a game but as he hates footy asked if I could go instead, (I was a season ticket holder at Ibrox at the time). He gave me two of his tops that he'd worn in games and was an absolute gentleman, a real nice and sincere guy. I believe he was the best player in the world back in 1990, if only the red mist did'nt decend on him so often he would have been the greatest player this country has ever produced.
Isn't that a bit of an oddity? Supporting both Rangers AND Everton? What are we, Muffy? An atheist?!
I gave up watching Rangers when I got fed up listening to the bigoted gits rambling on about killing catholics. I've followed Everton as a side project since '78 when Villa robbed them in the old league cup final but in about the last 10 years its become more of a bad habit, I had to spend 20 hours in a line for my '95 cup final ticket, so I suppose the short answer is yes! 
Originally posted by Muffy I gave up watching Rangers when I got fed up listening to the bigoted gits rambling on about killing catholics. I've followed Everton as a side project since '78 when Villa robbed them in the old league cup final but in about the last 10 years its become more of a bad habit, I had to spend 20 hours in a line for my '95 cup final ticket, so I suppose the short answer is yes
Indeed, I've always thought of Everton as a 'Catholic' club, historically. And not one a Rangers fan would perhaps liken to?
Remember the old ski-hats from the 84/85 season, where everyone had their own team on one side, and then their Scottish team on the other side? Now there was a fashion statement! Saw an old boy (70 or more) wearing a Linfield/Rangers hat on the tube in Glasgee a year back. Talk about nailing your colours to the mast.
Liv baby, are you really a Toffee or are you just drawn to that big lazy streak of piss otherwise known as Duncan 'its ma knee again Wattie' Ferguson? 
I swear I'll start talking about Ice Hockey if you continue :D
And btw, if Frode is still reading, any clue with there is so many players from Finland and Sweden, but NONE from Norway? This is a question I've been asking myself for ages..
Nic The Blank, I can only beg you not to introduce any banter about Iced Hockeys... it is the single most boring pass-time humans ever did invent... except skeet shooting. Avert your eyes to the talk of footy or soccerball as you say and pretend like nothings going on.
Did Sebsy ever calm down after his Pringles outburst or hasn't he come to bed yet?... I mean, you both live in the same house don't you? (a bit like Morecambe and Wise)
Hockey boring?
Hey, that's our national sport ;) We're borned with hockey sticks in our hands here.
I must admin regular season of the NHL is mostly boring, but the playoffs are quite good...
And since we're the home of the best hockey team of all times (the Montreal Canadiens), it's the sport we can't get enough of :D (even if the team goes nowhere since 1993!)
Anyway, I'll leave you to Soccer than, I do find it boring because there is not many goals scored, but I guess you get use to it. It's now the #1 practiced sport in Canada, it was hockey until a few years ago...!
Originally posted by Muffy Liv baby, are you really a Toffee or are you just drawn to that big lazy streak of piss otherwise known as Duncan 'its ma knee again Wattie' Ferguson?
Been a toffee all my life, My Dad was the ticket agent for North Wales during the 70's and 80's, I met all the team in about 1992 at Bellfield (inc. Dave Watson who i lurved!!) I was a season ticket holder in Bullens Road for about 4 years when i lived in the area, I have been to more Derby matches than most people have had hot dinners, I travelled all over the country to watch them, My brother is named Howard after Mr Kendall (honestly!!!)I even saw them play Crystal Palace (and lose 4-1) in 1991 at Wembley (Zenith Data systems cup) which i think is ample proof that im a fan!
Does that answer your question?
Liv
P.S. As for Big Dunc, I'd let him eat pringles in bed... :)
Football, now we're talking (even if it is about The Premiershite)!
Liv, could you not use words like Crystal Palace please, as I find them most offensive......
Ice hockey can be a bit dull, but it is surely better than outdoor hockey. It brings back memories of school PE lessons, having to play outside in the rain, and having the 'hard' blokes+birds hacking away at your shins while pretending to go for the ball. Evil.
Cricket's much better
Liv, I think you're more qualified than me! I mainly go to games at Goodison and try to stay in the north of England to cut down on the travel. Driving to matches is when I try to open the minds of the unbelievers to the ways of New Order and my other favourite, Neil Young, sometimes successfully, sometimes not. I once left a friend who supports 'the red shite' at a service station when he said my taste was in my arse, but he had the last laugh as they fluked a win over us that day!
Seb, cricket is even more boring than hockey! My one attempt at the game was on some playing field in Didsbury, Manchester in the summer of '76 during the Montreal Olympics. My head was swimming with lusty thoughts of Nadia Cominech, (bad spelling but you know who I mean), and was rendered unconcious as I took a corker plum in the middle of my forehead. I never touched a bat again! 
There's nothing better than a hot sunny day, few cold beers, watching a close cricket match. I've even managed to persuade my bird to go down to the Oval on a few occasions with me. A very under-rated pastime.....
I used to like the atmosphere on the terrace at a football match, cold, pissing down with rain, but come the advent of all-seaters the atmosphere doesn't seem quite the same.
Cricket... cricket... cricket.
Repeat this word to guarantee a decent nights sleep.
I stand corrected, cricket is more boring than Iced Hockey... and perhaps squash. Sometimes I look at the screen and attempt to work out what the blokes are doing. One man just stood in the corner of the field for over an hour... I thought he was dead at one stage and was considering writing to my local MP... who I own.
See, the pringle muncher does talk sense on occassion! Definately the most mind numbing 'sport' ever! 
I won't rise to your insults...
But fair enough, liking Neil Young and Paul Weller you would be in a very good position to define 'boring'
:clap: CRICKET RULES :clap:
Originally posted by Seb Briggs I won't rise to your insults...But fair enough, liking Neil Young and Paul Weller you would be in a very good position to define 'boring'
Cricket Rules
there's just too many of them!
Originally posted by Muffy Liv, I think you're more qualified than me! I mainly go to games at Goodison and try to stay in the north of England to cut down on the travel. Driving to matches is when I try to open the minds of the unbelievers to the ways of New Order and my other favourite, Neil Young, sometimes successfully, sometimes not. I once left a friend who supports 'the red shite' at a service station when he said my taste was in my arse, but he had the last laugh as they fluked a win over us that day!
'the red shite' 
Do you really have to like football to dance to A Certain Ratio's Manchester City mix of "Mickey way"?
Originally posted by Hooky Monster Can I own upto being a Manchester City fan then? :D
No, I'd probably keep that one quiet if I was you
Originally posted by Ian Shimmin so Honey Monster my appraisal of your strop wasn't that wide of the mark then?:)
You've lost me there Ian our kid?!?!
I'd originally guessed on another thread you were a Spurs fan,who like City also suffered a thrashing over the weekend.
Sure looks like a crowd of cricket fans!
In any case, everyone knows that the best sport is BASEBALL, and I'm sure our friends from the U.S., Japan and Australia will agree.
For you in Old Britain and the Rest of Europe, it is beyond your understanding. :D
S.
P.S. And ONE DAY, the EXPOS will rule the earth AND Major League Baseball.
Originally posted by Sébastien Boisvert Sure looks like a crowd of cricket fans!In any case, everyone knows that the best sport is BASEBALL, and I'm sure our friends from the U.S., Japan and Australia will agree.For you in Old Britain and the Rest of Europe, it is beyond your understanding. :DS.P.S. And ONE DAY, the EXPOS will rule the earth AND Major League Baseball.
If I remember my Simpson's correctly isn't it Major League Baseball that is going to rule the earth.
Originally posted by Ian Shimmin > Originally posted by Sébastien Boisvert> Sure looks like a crowd of cricket fans!> > In any case, everyone knows that the best sport is BASEBALL, and I'm sure our friends from the U.S., Japan and Australia will agree.> > For you in Old Britain and the Rest of Europe, it is beyond your understanding. :D> > > > S.> > P.S. And ONE DAY, the EXPOS will rule the earth AND Major League Baseball.
If I remember my Simpson's correctly isn't it Major League Baseball that is going to rule the earth.
Ahar, but can you remember what the baseball team was called in The Simpson's?
Sebsy...
the day that the Expos and my Rangers meet in the World Series is the day that we will all know the apocolypse is upon us...and I always thought baseball games were just a good excuse for sitting in the sun drinking beer and eating hot dogs...I have to put a vote in for CFL football as well though. Growing up with only one 50 yard line, you can imagine my surprise when I saw two of them on the Canadian fields.
Originally posted by Hooky Monster > Originally posted by Ian Shimmin> > > > Originally posted by Sébastien Boisvert> > Sure looks like a crowd of cricket fans!> > > > In any case, everyone knows that the best sport is BASEBALL, and I'm sure our friends from the U.S., Japan and Australia will agree.> > > > For you in Old Britain and the Rest of Europe, it is beyond your understanding. :D> > > > > > > > S.> > > > P.S. And ONE DAY, the EXPOS> will rule the earth AND Major League Baseball.
If I remember my Simpson's correctly isn't it Major League Baseball that is going to rule the earth.
Ahar, but can you remember what the baseball team was called in The Simpson's?
go topes
Originally posted by Ian Shimmin > Originally posted by Muffy> Liv, I think you're more qualified than me! I mainly go to games at Goodison and try to stay in the north of England to cut down on the travel. Driving to matches is when I try to open the minds of the unbelievers to the ways of New Order and my other favourite, Neil Young, sometimes successfully, sometimes not. I once left a friend who supports 'the red shite' at a service station when he said my taste was in my arse, but he had the last laugh as they fluked a win over us that day!
'the red shite'
Fowler & Heskey for England !!! C'mon you reds...I mean Eng-er-Land !
Heskey? Who actually rates this muppet bar Sven and Houllier. He's crap. Kev Phillips should be in, but as Svenny seems not to like him, it's probably got to be Fowler/Cole unfortunately. It makes you realise how important little Michael is...
I actually like the way Heskey put himself about (when he can remain on his feet) but can't understand why Sven's stuck him out on the wing on occasion. Personally think Sutton should've been given a chance. If we want a big lay-off man who can put himself about a bit Sutton's a more polished article than Heskey at present. Proved it again in the Old Firm on Sunday. Perhaps Sheri and Cole for this one though, being Old Trafford an' all? Or are those two still not talking?!
When the ball hits the goal, It's not Owen or Cole, ...it's Zamora!!
(Apologies to all you non Second Division supporters, who probably won't get that)
Jarvo, you still haven't replied whether or not you think we are actually going to win this game and beat the Germans (finally) to instant qualification?
:finger: Heskey as any liverpool fan will tell you was fantastic for us last season, 22 goals, and for about 3 months when Owen wasn't right he was the top man,everything went threw him.Did you see his goal against Bayern?
Originally posted by Huntsman Jarvo, you still haven't replied whether or not you think we are actually going to win this game and beat the Germans (finally) to instant qualification?
Stevie Wonder is playing 
:p to Muffy
Originally posted by Ian Shimmin > Originally posted by Huntsman > Jarvo, you still haven't replied whether or not you think we are actually going to win this game and beat the Germans (finally) to instant qualification?
Stevie Wonder is playing
:p to Muffy
No comprende amigo!!
Originally posted by Huntsman Jarvo, you still haven't replied whether or not you think we are actually going to win this game and beat the Germans (finally) to instant qualification?
Didn't realise you'd asked the question, Huntsy. Yep, we'll beat der Greeks - they're in disarray, their only decent players are refusing to play it seems. But it'll be a shite nervy match and we will scrape it with two late goals in the 2nd half. Hopefully not scored by Scousers this time - have you noticed how they're all coming out of the woodwork now? I live in ardent Arsenal territory and you should've seen the types supporting 'the pool' on FA Cup day - ever so plummy they were, doubt they'd ever been within a county of Anfield. Sadly, I'll already be in Scotland before festivities kick off, so will doubtless have to put up with the Croatia game. Was once marooned in Scotland on Cup Final day - Rangers-Airdrie about 10 years ago - it wasn't the same.
Originally posted by Ian Shimmin :finger: Heskey as any liverpool fan will tell you was fantastic for us last season, 22 goals, and for about 3 months when Owen wasn't right he was the top man,everything went threw him.Did you see his goal against Bayern?
Hmmmm....still far from convinced. He had a very good start to last year..as you say when Owen was injured...and then went completely off the boil. He's had one good game for England as far as I can remember-against Argentina in the 0-0. He doesn't put himself about like he should, and is not particuarly sharp in or around the box.
Agree to disagree on this one I think
Michael Owen - "one good game for England"
Excuse me? Oh yes, anyone who scores on their international debut or gets a hat-trick away from home against Germany can't be all that good.....
I was talking about Heskey Bluey...Owen's a footballing god IMHO!
P.S. Zamora's not a patch on Chris Greenacre 
Originally posted by Seb Briggs > Originally posted by Ian Shimmin> :finger: Heskey as any liverpool fan will tell you was fantastic for us last season, 22 goals, and for about 3 months when Owen wasn't right he was the top man,everything went threw him.Did you see his goal against Bayern?
Hmmmm....still far from convinced. He had a very good start to last year..as you say when Owen was injured...and then went completely off the boil. He's had one good game for England as far as I can remember-against Argentina in the 0-0. He doesn't put himself about like he should, and is not particuarly sharp in or around the box.
Agree to disagree on this one I think
Does that mean you think he didn't play well against the Germans? Personally I thought he was outstanding, as was the rest of the team. But what do I know? I'm just a season-ticket holder at Maine Road
I thought he was completely inconspicuos against the Germans, as he has been in every game under Sven. But with the likes of Wanchope, Goater, Dickov & Co, your standards probably are pretty low..;)
Originally posted by Seb Briggs I thought he was completely inconspicuos against the Germans, as he has been in every game under Sven. But with the likes of Wanchope, Goater, Dickov & Co, your standards probably are pretty low..;)
He scored a good goal against the Germans if I remember rightly, or maybe I was well pissed by then? OI Don't be so cheeky; Wanchope was leading scorer in the Copa America, and Feed The Goat has scored nearly 90 goals in 3 seasons - I'm sure you'll agree that's quite a good goals per game ratio by any standards. Anyhows, we have a new hero at City these days, he goes by the name of Ali Benarbia, he's a heck of a bargain on a free transfer. In just 4 games he's scored 3, and set up at least 9. Excellent stuff
I was joking about the forwards Hooky, They're the 2 leading scorers in the division aren't they? Do you think Kev's the man though? Not convinced by him at the moment
Going back to Heskey (for the last time hopefully), youre right, he did score a decent goal, but at 4-1 down, the Germans were a complete mess by that stage, and I would have backed myself to grab one. Obviously when I watch him, I'm just missing something....
Sorry Seb, I'll take my foot out of my mouth and read things a bit more carefully before I spout off...
Greenacre is indeed class, but he didn't score 32 goals last season did he?!
He did score 25 in a shit team though...
Brighton were many classes above us last year..and I'll be eternally grateful to them for stopping the cheating Scum from Chesterfield getting the championship.
Originally posted by Old Blue Sorry Seb, I'll take my foot out of my mouth and read things a bit more carefully before I spout off...Greenacre is indeed class, but he didn't score 32 goals last season did he?!
Chris Greenacre started his career at Man City, but we decided he wasn't good enough for us; so we sold him for a tube of Pizza Pringles
Originally posted by Seb Briggs Same goes for Nicky Weaver Hookster
Weaves started at Mansfield I think, and we bought him for a princely sum of 3 tubes of smarties; which is now looking to be vastly inflated judging by his form over the past 16 months.
Jarvo, as suspected, your good grounding football knowledge forecasts are in line with my own. Circa the mid-nineties the England team (whoever plays) will adopt the 'oh shite, quick, leg it about, we have to win this one' mentality. Only a stern word at half time will calm the boys down... a 2 goal late scrape was my bet... it may yet make the bookies with a tenner.
Being a Boro follower watching England is sometimes strangely the same. Boro can wank all over Man Utd., then bottle it and play like carrots against a lower division band of misfits... Mansfield Town for instance. The reasons for this are much debated on the terraces, sorry, seats of the Riverside. England are the same, you know fine well that after a 5-1 win against De Germanz, we'll cack it when the Greekos raise their head on home turf.
Heres one for you, my bird has this mad psychic ability to guess scorelines... well its won me a few bob. On saturday I noted to here that Spurs were beating Man U 3 shit all... to which she said, don't worry, the Mancs. will win 5-3. Obviously I pissed myself. But, well anyway, you get the general idea.
I'll give you a tip if she feels the force between now and the day of days. I did see the Greeks couldn't be arsed this weekend, but, you know, it'll be a struggle.
It'll be more of a struggle if they play Heskey the useless bag of carrots.
Right you are Hooky
Mind you , to be honest I'd happily have him back at Mansfield...stuck with the Utd reject Kevin Pilkington at the moment!
mmmm....still far from convinced. He had a very good start to last year..as you say when Owen was injured...and then went completely off the boil.I admit he did go of the boil but we would not have been in the competitions we won without his contribution. He's had one good game for England as far as I can remember-against Argentina in the 0-0.Even on your terms that's one more than Cole. He doesn't put himself about like he should, and is not particuarly sharp in or around the box.He still managed 22 goals. Agree to disagree on this one I think Excuse this message being a mess i now have no idea how to fix it.
... I would also like to openly display my backing for the boy Philips. Despite being housed within a lacklustre team of putrid infidels he shines out like a beacon of hope from the film 'Hope Floats'.
If only a 'decent' team were to nurture the obvious raw goal-scoring talent that is Mr. Keith Philips. I'd offer him a slot at the Boro, however, the Boro are unfortunately less likely to win silverware than the Maccum Tackum and Pick-em Chickens.
Whomever choses Emile Hoskins above the boy Philips really needs to address his or her appauling lack of taste and general decency. As for Robbie going-back-in-talent Foul-up, he is the only player that gets worse during his career (with the obvious inclusion of Mr. Paul Gascoine). Andy Cole has the ability of a lame hen. Even the Huntsman could score more goals than the goal-drought munger Cole given the supply from Becksy and Scholarship Lessons. I mean, for fucks sake Cole... the fucking goals in front of you, not behind you, on top of your pigging head or in row Z you fucking manimal.
Er, yes, your right Sebbsy, Philips is class... does he not deserve as many opportunities than Andy, boil on his arse Corkkscrews? (and as for calling him Andrew Cole... dear me - that's Mr. Huntsman to you Cork).
Originally posted by Muffy > Originally posted by Ian Shimmin> > > > Originally posted by Huntsman > > Jarvo, you still haven't replied whether or not you think we are actually going to win this game and beat the Germans (finally) to instant qualification?>
Stevie Wonder is playing
:p to Muffy
No comprende amigo!!
The tongue double entendre mimicks Stevie G's goodison celebration.the first part is to reassure Huntsman we will win.tres amuson oui.
Originally posted by Huntsman ... I would also like to openly display my backing for the boy Philips.
Is it just me, or does Kevin Phillips look like a rat?!
Its arguable whether or not he looks more like a mouse. Either way, he probably consumes a great deal of cheese.
Originally posted by Jeff White Sebsy...the day that the Expos and my Rangers meet in the World Series is the day that we will all know the apocolypse is upon us...and I always thought baseball games were just a good excuse for sitting in the sun drinking beer and eating hot dogs...I have to put a vote in for CFL football as well though. Growing up with only one 50 yard line, you can imagine my surprise when I saw two of them on the Canadian fields.
Jeffy,
The Rangers facing the Expos in the World Series would be quite funny once you realize that your shortstop, Alex Rodriguez, is making EACH YEAR almost the same amount of money than the Expos' overall payroll for 2001. Don't be offended, but I think your owner is a crackpot.
As for canadian football, I'm not aware of the subtleties of the game (I am not a football fan, for some reason) but from what I hear, a lot of people think that canadian football is more exciting and faster than american football. But, still, the Big Money is south of the border (MY border... not yours, OBVIOUSLY.... hahaha).
(unless you like pesos)
S.
Why, yes, Mr. Hicks (owner of both the Rangers and the Stars) does seem to enjoy tossing his money around. Doesn't A-Rod make more money than some third world countries? I failed to mention that I did work for the Dallas Stars from the time they moved from Minnesota until after they won Lord Stanley's Cup. Hicks will throw his money at the players, but the rest of us were expected to subsist on two rusty nickels and the left over nachos at Reunion Arena. Now if Hicks could just get Bob Gainey (who learned his hockey were Sebsy?) to go be GM for the Rangers, they just might win a championship.
hahaha, you are a wise man Mr. White.
Yes, Gainey did learn his hockey in our Montreal Canadiens school. I'm not too sure he would be of great help to the Rangers, though.
A lot of people from the Expos' message board at FanHome.com (where I go from time to time) were very high on one of your fielders, Gabe Kapler, and I never quite understood why, and based upon his performances for this season, I'm greatful we didn't make the trade.
Why bother paying A-Rod 25 million a year when you're 40 games from the division title? FOURTY GAMES!!!!!!!!. And I think it's the perfect irony that the team who lost Rodriguez, the Mariners, is the one responsible for your team to be 40 games behind.
I think the Mariners clearly showed that having many good players in a team is much better than having one, two or three big names (they lost Randy Johnson, Ken Griffey and A-Rod after all).
Hopefully, the next CBA agreement will put some senses in some of the owners' minds and establish a salary cap and a real revenue sharing system. Because the game is just not fun anymore. As an Expos fan, I know what I'm talking about!!!
S.
Sebsy...
by chance, are most of the posters at that other site female? Kapler has earned the moniker of Gabe the Babe from the Rangers female followers...apparently he has a nice ass, not that I have ever noticed. And you are probably right, not even Lord Gainey could help the Rangers, there must be some kind of curse, maybe the Ballpark is built atop an old indian burial ground.
