On the Ball (new Football Focus)

[Annasfield]

What was the atmosphere like SandPerson? Sounded okay on the telly.

[Sandperson]

I ran a half marathon this morning, came back and cooked lunch for my wife and daughter and then went to the pub to watch. I am afraid Wembley was out of my reach today but 'm not much of a fan. ;-) Jah was there.

Speaking of which, wtf was all that Fan-o-meter thing all about? Which fans were making the most noise in the ground and then flashing it up on screen and on the advertising hoardings. Bloody ridiculous.

[Annasfield]

Yeah I saw that. Thought it was a bit crap to be honest.

[Atila Reincarnate]

Commiserations to Spurs, but I'm so glad Bentley missed his penalty. If ever there was a player who is up himself it's him. Perhaps he will have learnt that he isn't as wonderful as he thinks he is, which is why we got shot of him.

[SeanMacGabhann]

Agreed re: Bentley but it's not like we are showing him what he's been missing is it?

Good game yesterday I thought - Man U probably juuuust about shaded it overall but please do not let them win everything this year!

[ratty]

I have a feeling they will! :(

[Sandperson]

We won't. I'm telling you (and have been since the first game) we will lose on away goals in the Champs league. There's a few potnetial banana skins in the FA cup too. Not least my best mates's team Coventry if they can overcome Chelsea this weekend.

[Mick Mac]

SP - Surely you can be more confident than that - why the concern about away goals - surely you would be confident about winning on your own patch? MU, best team in Europe - I predict they will beat Inter fair and square.

[matthew123]

Lots of good teams left in the CL. Up until a few weeks ago I'd have said Barcelona were head and shoulders above everyone else but now it could be anyone from Liverpool, Chelsea, Bayern, Barca and United that wins the CL title. The most crucial part of who will reach the Final will once again be who is drawn at Home for the 2nd leg of the Semi finals.

FA Cup will go to Arsenal, Man U or Chelsea, although Everton might have a say in the SF with their dirty ball tactics.

[Atila Reincarnate]

Saw Henry score a stunning goal last night, but Barca lost. They are not the immoveable force they were 3 weeks ago.

[Jah Lush]

Bah! Bloody Man Utd....Not the best Cup final I've been to that's for sure. Aaron Lennon is the dogs bollocks. On current form he's gotta get back into the England squad. He's been fantastic all season. As for David Bentley...what Atila said. Wenger soon sussed him out and shipped out.

Drowned my sorrows with a girlfriend and left my flag in Franklin..Bah!

[Mick Mac]

Maybe Barcelona might want Marc Crosas back - very good midfielder they sold to Celtic - here's his goal from the weekend - you won't see a better half volley. Crosas goal...

[Annasfield]

Atila Reincarnate Wrote:

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> Saw Henry score a stunning goal last night, but

> Barca lost. They are not the immoveable force they

> were 3 weeks ago.

Did you watch that game last night? I started to but had the footy on all afternoon and had things to do, so only watched the first 5-10 mins. Saw the highlights on SSN this morning and I'm gutted that I missed it. Would liket to see Atletico do well.

[Ladygooner]

I saw Henry's goal too - made me pine a bit for him to come back to the Emirates - especially after our awful game against Fulham on Sat. If we don't beat West Brom tomorrow night I don't know what I'll do!

[Mikecg]

What ever you do LG do not defect, I have always said being a true fan is about accepting defeat as well as triumph and I should know because I support Palace! most of the kids I grew up with defected to Liverpool in the 80's and later to ManU, those glory hunting swines!.....

[Atila Reincarnate]

Mikecg Wrote:

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> What ever you do LG do not defect, I have always

> said being a true fan is about accepting defeat as

> well as triumph and I should know because I

> support Palace! most of the kids I grew up with

> defected to Liverpool in the 80's and later to

> ManU, those glory hunting swines!.....

Couldn't agree more, very sound advice. A true fan sticks with the club through thick and thin regardless of good fortune, and through times of dire football (as was the case with Arsenal in the 80's).

[SimonM]

Triumph?! Chance'd be a fine thing....Broadly agree about what you say about true fans though

SimonM (Sheffield United through thin and thinner)

[Jah Lush]

Yup me too. Tottenham till I die.

[Atila Reincarnate]

Ladygooner Wrote:

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> I saw Henry's goal too - made me pine a bit for

> him to come back to the Emirates - especially

> after our awful game against Fulham on Sat. If we

> don't beat West Brom tomorrow night I don't know

> what I'll do!

The last time I went to the Hawthorns we lost 2-1 and guess who scored one of their goals? Bloody Kanu!!!

[ratty]

Kanu is a legend!

[Atila Reincarnate]

Kanu is indeed a legend, we will never forget being 2 nil down to Chavski and Kanu scoring the most outrageous goal to stuff them 3-2. What a game that was. Kanu won the game on his own.

[Ladygooner]

Mikecg Wrote:

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> What ever you do LG do not defect, I have always

> said being a true fan is about accepting defeat as

> well as triumph and I should know because I

> support Palace! most of the kids I grew up with

> defected to Liverpool in the 80's and later to

> ManU, those glory hunting swines!.....

Of course I would never defect! You have to have the bad times to appreciate the good!

[red devil]

Liverpool 2 v Sunderland 1

Portsmouth 1 v Chelsea 2

West Brom 0 v Arsenal 2

[Atila Reincarnate]

Liverpool 2 v Sunderland 0

Portsmouth 0 v Chelsea 1

West Brom 0 v Arsenal 2

Blackburn 1 v Everton 2

Fulham 2 v Hull 0

Man City 1 v Aston Villa 0

Newcastle 1 v Man Utd 3

Stoke 1 v Bolton 1

Tottenham 1 v Middlesbrough 1

Wigan 1 v West Ham 1

[Rhinestone Cowboy]

Liverpool 3 v Sunderland 0

Portsmouth 1 v Chelsea 3

West Brom 0 v Arsenal 1

Blackburn 1 v Everton 0

Fulham 4 v Hull 0

Man City 2 v Aston Villa 2

Newcastle 1 v Man Utd 1

Stoke 2 v Bolton 1

Tottenham 0 v Middlesbrough 4

Wigan 1 v West Ham 0