Premiership 2007/08

[ONO]

I'm glad I was right about Fulham staying up. Thank you for relegating Reading and SHA.

[FireDoughnut]

Seen the Scholes tackles and he should have been off I'm afraid. Not sure if it would have affected the match in the end, but they were two yellows and he should have been off. But oh well, that's just coming from now since I've had a chance to see them.

Agreed. I said it at the time, but I agree more now. Scholes should have been off and everyone knows it.

Also, that Giggs goal was perfect. Typical of the player he has become. Intelligent movement and the most gifted of touches.

[brenchill]

Inteligent movement? I'd say it was just typical Titus Bramble defending, personally.

[FireDoughnut]

Inteligent movement? I'd say it was just typical Titus Bramble defending, personally.

Well yeah. I thought that as well, but still... Let me have my moment!

[Pesci]

There's absolutely no way that when Stoke and the play-off winner go up, they'll be as bad as Derby. I'm convinced they're the worst team we'll see for a while.

[Adam]

Yeah I notice that now. It's just the retarded way bbc.co.uk list goalscorers.

They did:

Downing (pen) 16

Alves 37

Downing 58

Alves 60

Johnson 70

Rochemback 80

Aliadiere 85

Alves 90

When it should clearly be:

Downing (pen) 16, 58

Alves 37, 60, 90

Johnson 70

Rochemback 80

Aliadiere 85

Theyve done it like that all across the BBC for ages-the teletext has done that for at least a year.

[brenchill]

Derby just gave up around November time. Paul Jewell has done a fucking awful job there, too. I don't care if they were "doomed" or not when he took over he bought crap in january and they haven't even won a single game while he's been there. I hate West Brom but I can see them doing well next year and I hope Stoke stay up, too.

[IAceI]

Goals on the 60th, 70th, 80th and 90th minute.

It's like their on a timer or something ¬_¬

[new_era]

That Fábio Rochemback freekick was something special.

Better then the Ronaldo one

[Big Red Fury]

I personally want every player fined a week's wages after that and Sven can go as far as I'm concerned too. I've never felt so embarrassed and I support a team that hadn't had a winning season in almost 15 years in baseball. Shocking, shocking performance.

[Liam]

If Dunne's red card costs City Europe, and he leaves next year like has been rumored then he can go fuck himself 10 different ways.

Did you see the red card? He just cut across the back of Tuncay, clipping his legs by mistake in the process. Goal scoring oppurtunity, so a red card for sure, but it's not as if he went out of his way to get sent off.

[IAceI]

It was a nice was for Isaaksson to say goodbye though. Concede 8.

[Clawson]

If Dunne's red card costs City Europe, and he leaves next year like has been rumored then he can go fuck himself 10 different ways.

Did you see the red card? He just cut across the back of Tuncay, clipping his legs by mistake in the process. Goal scoring oppurtunity, so a red card for sure, but it's not as if he went out of his way to get sent off.

You think the two stations that show the EPL in Canada are gonna show Man City when the two championship contending teams are playing? So yeah, I didn't. Good thing it wasn't a vicious tackle or anything then.

[Liam]

If Dunne's red card costs City Europe, and he leaves next year like has been rumored then he can go fuck himself 10 different ways.

Did you see the red card? He just cut across the back of Tuncay, clipping his legs by mistake in the process. Goal scoring oppurtunity, so a red card for sure, but it's not as if he went out of his way to get sent off.

You think the two stations that show the EPL in Canada are gonna show Man City when the two championship contending teams are playing? So yeah, I didn't. Good thing it wasn't a vicious tackle or anything then.

I assumed you hadn't It was one of the those 'letter of the law' ones...it wouldn't have been a red if he hadn't have been the last man.

[Guest Kou]

If Dunne's red card costs City Europe, and he leaves next year like has been rumored then he can go fuck himself 10 different ways.

Did you see the red card? He just cut across the back of Tuncay, clipping his legs by mistake in the process. Goal scoring oppurtunity, so a red card for sure, but it's not as if he went out of his way to get sent off.

You think the two stations that show the EPL in Canada are gonna show Man City when the two championship contending teams are playing? So yeah, I didn't. Good thing it wasn't a vicious tackle or anything then.

But Sportsnet had the Fulham game.

[therockbox]

GERRARD CALLS FOR RAFA BACKING

Liverpoolfc.tv

18 May 2008

Steven Gerrard today called for Rafael Benitez to receive full backing in the transfer market this summer to give the Reds a chance of challenging for next season's Premier League crown.

The skipper is frustrated that Liverpool once again failed to get involved in the race for top spot this season - but he believes the club are only "two or three top-class additions" away from emerging as a genuine championship force.

"It hurts more and more when we get to November or December every season and have to accept we're out of the title race again," he said.

"Every year seems to be following the same routine. The manager asks for more support in the transfer market in January, while we're all saying to ourselves this should have happened the previous summer.

"The time to act is now, not in January when we're already too far behind. Look at Chelsea. A day after they've lost the league, what do they do? They spend £16 million on a full-back.

"That's the kind of ruthless approach to transfers the Liverpool fans and players want to see, making the signings the manager wants.

"The manager knows where we need to strengthen and the players and fans have faith in Rafa — but he needs the backing to act on his plans.

"There's no point us waiting all summer again and then possibly missing out on the players we need.

"If we do that we'll just end up going through the same experience as previous years.

"The only way to achieve this is to give the manager the kind of backing which gives us a chance. You only get better when you improve the quality in the squad.

"Everyone can see we've got a lot of very good players here. I honestly don't believe we're that far off if we can make two or three top-class additions.

"The spine of the side is definitely there. But we know United and Chelsea are going to go out and spend millions again this summer.

"You can see what Fernando Torres added to our team this season. He made a big difference.

"No one is saying we should be spending that kind of money on every player we sign, but if we're going to mount a serious challenge for the title we have to bring in proven quality.

"I'm not just talking or thinking as a player here, but as a fan. This isn't just about what I feel, but about what the fans, the players and everyone who loves the club wants.

"Our supporters deserve more of a challenge than we've put up — but they also need to feel we've a realistic chance of competing.

"Like all of us, they'll be watching what's happening at the club over the summer very carefully.

"They'll be reading the papers every day to find out what's going on, and desperate to feel positive about the future.

"I've always seen summer as a really important period because that's when all the planning gets done.

"League titles aren't just won on the pitch from one week to the next, they're won by managers planning ahead and assembling squads which can cope with the demands of English and European football.

"We have to be doing everything in our power over the next few weeks to prevent another disappointing season."

He added: "I've won every major honour at Liverpool except one. It hurts more and more not only to have never won the league, but to have never really gone close.

"It would be bad enough if we only narrowly missed out on the title, but we've never got to March or April recently and thought we were in contention.

"That's what we want more than anything at Anfield, but we'll only achieve that when everyone is working together for the same goal.

"I watched United last week and as a Liverpool fan it killed me to see them win the league again.

"They deserved to win it and I have the utmost respect for their achievement, but we've got to do everything we can to get it off them next season."

This seems pretty significant, this is the first time I can remember anything even remotely negative being posted on the official site about the owners. It's also nice to hear Gerrard come out and back the manager.

[therockbox]

Fucking hell, anyone watching this Cesc Fabregas show? Thirty seconds in and the two hosts have already got their tongues firmly planted in his arse.

[IAceI]

Grant sacked.

Ugh. What a joke.

[Whisper]

Didn't see this posted anywhere. DIdn't think it really worthy of it's own thread.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/i...als/7416439.stm

Thats awesome. Start him!