Football: Season 2004/5 Discussion Thread.

Dio · Post by **Dio** » Tue Nov 02, 2004 4:14 pm 0

... in Scotland. They aren't exactly facing Ruud Van Goalhanger and Henry every week... which would make me a touch nervous of judging their quality accurately.

PaulEMoz · Post by **PaulEMoz** » Tue Nov 02, 2004 4:55 pm 0

Zen-Chan wrote:There was talk of Robson looking at both Bobo Balde of Celtic (of cult "Bobo's gonnae get ye" fame) and Boumsong from Rangers. Both are class acts.

What Dio said. Anyway, Souness will probably have entirely different targets.

Not sure I agree with you though Dio, regarding Bramble. I think we need players that can play without having their hand held. I don't think we've currently got ANY central defenders that are good enough. Every single time the ball was humped in the air near our box in the Bolton game, I was scared. I don't want that any more. I want two commanding presences in the centre of our defence. Hopefully most of the Woodgate cash is still available for that purpose.

Guru-Meditation · Post by **Guru-Meditation** » Tue Nov 02, 2004 5:42 pm 0

Hands off our defenders!

Signed - Portsmouth FC

aureole · Post by **aureole** » Fri Nov 05, 2004 1:06 pm 0

Blimey. That was ... special.

I'm still trying to work out whether Middlesbrough were really good, or Lazio were really bad. I think more of the latter, but a good deal of the former. One of the annoying things about 'boro at the moment is that we've got more than our fair share of boo-boys - some players have been driven from the club because of it. So seeing Zenden (the current hate target) crack in three in two games is quite nice indeed - he's playing a blinder through the centre. Will be interested to see how Downing does for England - hopefully very well...

KevG · Post by **KevG** » Fri Nov 05, 2004 9:30 pm 0

Hmmm: I reckon Macca 's put a good team together there. LFC play you next week

Could be interesting ...

<shocked>
Santini's just resigned from Spurs

</shocked>

Had 'Boro and Spurs down as my dark-horse teams for this season. Wonder what'll happen to the lads down the Lane now?? Thought Santini was going to do a good job there too.

PaulEMoz · Post by **PaulEMoz** » Fri Nov 05, 2004 9:44 pm 0

KevG wrote:<shocked>
Santini's just resigned from Spurs
</shocked>

Eh? Where the hell did that one come from?

Maybe they'll put that Dutch bloke in charge, then. Personal reasons eh? Must be pretty overwhelming to cause him to resign.

cyric100 · Post by **cyric100** » Fri Nov 05, 2004 10:14 pm 0

Arse. Last thing we needed in the rebuilding process. Guess Jol will take temporary charge (he looks like he is more suited as a bouncer though).

Still reckon we can finish strong...

rockwaldo · Post by **rockwaldo** » Fri Nov 05, 2004 10:40 pm 0

What the fuck? just came back from playing football and i heard the Santini news! cant believe it!

France is only down the road (admitedly a wet road), i cant see that being the real reason.....

hey ho...rebuild again......

be interested to see how the Bill Nick memorial goes on Sunday - taking my Grandad down to the ground, should be nice......especially for him..

PaulEMoz · Post by **PaulEMoz** » Sat Nov 06, 2004 6:27 pm 0

Boy oh boy, were Liverpool shit today. That was a horrible match to watch (although not as bad as last week's Bolton vs. Newcastle!).

I think the 'Pool's injury problems are going to cause them big problems in the coming weeks.

Guru-Meditation · Post by **Guru-Meditation** » Sat Nov 06, 2004 6:33 pm 0

Holy crap Pompey got thumped today.

Dio · Post by **Dio** » Sun Nov 07, 2004 12:06 am 0

And as a brief aside I forgot to post, I was chatting with Sir Bobby Robson about Cisse's injury in the BA lounge at Newcastle last Sunday. What a top bloke.

Just managed to resist the fanboy inside me wanting to take pictures with my mobile and spout shite about how wonderful he was.

But only just.

Sickboy · Post by **Sickboy** » Sun Nov 07, 2004 12:32 am 0

PaulEMoz wrote:Boy oh boy, were Liverpool shit today. That was a horrible match to watch (although not as bad as last week's Bolton vs. Newcastle!).

I think the 'Pool's injury problems are going to cause them big problems in the coming weeks.

Damn right. Creaking at the seams. We need Stevie G back very, very badly.

illlogickill · Post by **illlogickill** » Sun Nov 07, 2004 12:35 am 0

Guru-Meditation wrote:Holy crap Pompey got thumped today.

Up The Villa!

This very well maybe my only time to gloat with a 3-0 win in Villas favour!

deadflower · Post by **deadflower** » Sun Nov 07, 2004 12:51 am 0

Burnley 0-2 Ipswich.

Darren Bent scores twice, Wigan lose at home to Plymouth and we consolidate second place!!

Lovely!!!

DF.

Guru-Meditation · Post by **Guru-Meditation** » Sun Nov 07, 2004 4:26 am 0

illlogickill wrote:Up The Villa!

This very well maybe my only time to gloat with a 3-0 win in Villas favour!

Yah, we were crap.