Epl Thread
- Thread starter fgl
- Start date
- Status
loldude333
New member
If van der sar is weak at the knees......then wat r u implying abt lehmann bro fgl bro? U saying he go catch 3 times as many brothel chickens as man u plares issit?
GrimRiffer
New member
Lemon is the greatest goalkeeper the Gooners ever had :twisted:
GrimRiffer
New member
Nice one will 
I only liked David Seaman when he was the goallie for Arsenal. I was sad to see him retire especially after watching his documentary
I only liked David Seaman when he was the goallie for Arsenal. I was sad to see him retire especially after watching his documentary
GrimRiffer
New member
Taibi is a bobo keeper
fgl
Well-known member
England 1-2 Germany: Robinson blunder
There was not a penalty in sight but Paul Robinson's howler ensured England still experienced that familiar sinking feeling against Germany at Wembley.
PhilCole/GettyImages
Pander fires home Germany's stunning second - which turned out to be the winner
Frank Lampard's first international goal for 12 months had raised hopes of a rare home win against the old enemy.
Unfortunately, on a night of experimentation and preparation, the positives gained from an encouraging performance which deserved better than the eventual result, will be overshadowed by Robinson's woes.
The Tottenham man gifted Kevin Kuranyi Germany's equaliser with a miserable mistake and nothing during his 45-minute appearance suggested anything other than that his replacement, veteran David James, should be installed when Israel head to Wembley on September 8 for a game coach Steve McClaren has already described as 'must-win' if England are to reach Euro 2008.
The goalkeeping conundrum will occupy McClaren's mind for most of the next 17 days, although there was little Robinson could have done to keep out the sweet strike from Christian Pander which ultimately gave Germany their win.
With injuries to Steven Gerrard and Owen Hargreaves ensuring McClaren did not face the recurring difficulty of shoe-horning his star midfield trio into the same team, it was perhaps no surprise Lampard revelled in the open space he found.
It has increasingly appeared the Chelsea man would be the expendable one of the three. Yet his eye for goal, allied to the vast experience he has gained at the highest level for both club and country mean Lampard should not be sidelined without every effort being made to keep him in the team.
Whether his talents would stretch to a role just behind a lone striker in the key clashes next month - when Wayne Rooney will still be nursing his broken foot - is open to debate.
There was no denying the quality of his finish though after Micah Richards had capped a thrilling solo burst by slipping a pass inside Pander to provide Lampard with the chance to flash home his 13th England goal.
It was the high point of another excellent performance from Richards, who is quickly establishing himself as an essential member of McClaren's team.
Certainly, the England coach faces a very delicate choice at right-back once Gary Neville is fit.
Sadly, the same is now also true of the goalkeeping position as Robinson's decline continues.
The 27-year-old Tottenham man is haunted by the error that gifted Croatia their opening goal in Zagreb last October and his confidence now appears shot to pieces.
With a clear head, Robinson would surely have taken the safe option to push Bernd Schneider's cross over his own bar when the Germany captain launched the ball to an unguarded near post from the right touchline.
Instead, having failed to regain his ground following his own initial clearance, Robinson took the catastrophic option of pushing it back into his own six-yard box, straight into the path of Kuranyi, who could barely believe his luck as he tapped into an empty net.
Trust between coach and player is a major component of any team sport. In the case of McClaren and Robinson it must be eroding fast. Certainly another mistake like that against Israel or Russia, who head to Wembley four days' later, could easily end up costing the England coach his job.
It was not Robinson's only error either. Had Christoph Metzelder's header been on target when he met a Pander free-kick the England keeper charged out to catch without getting anywhere near, Robinson's face would have been as red as the German shirts.
In the event, the visitors did not need any help from Robinson for their second as Pander finished off an intricate three-pass move by belting what proved to be the winner into the top corner.
Although it is argued England do not play friendlies, the result should not eclipse the positive aspects of the evening.
Michael Owen lasted almost an hour and in three weeks' time the Newcastle forward's sharpness may have returned to an extent where he will take at least one of the two good chances that fell his way.
And, in fairness to Owen, it took an outstanding save from Jens Lehmann to deny him on the first occasion.
Joe Cole too can be reasonably satisfied with his efforts, while there was no sign David Beckham's trans-Atlantic trip had taken any toll.
Major League Soccer's highest-profile star set up Kieron Dyer twice in as many minutes midway through the second half.
The latter opportunity was the best but Dyer disappointingly slid his shot wide, while Philipp Lahm nodded John Terry's header off the line near the end as England continued their fruitless chase for parity.
There was not a penalty in sight but Paul Robinson's howler ensured England still experienced that familiar sinking feeling against Germany at Wembley.
PhilCole/GettyImages
Pander fires home Germany's stunning second - which turned out to be the winner
Frank Lampard's first international goal for 12 months had raised hopes of a rare home win against the old enemy.
Unfortunately, on a night of experimentation and preparation, the positives gained from an encouraging performance which deserved better than the eventual result, will be overshadowed by Robinson's woes.
The Tottenham man gifted Kevin Kuranyi Germany's equaliser with a miserable mistake and nothing during his 45-minute appearance suggested anything other than that his replacement, veteran David James, should be installed when Israel head to Wembley on September 8 for a game coach Steve McClaren has already described as 'must-win' if England are to reach Euro 2008.
The goalkeeping conundrum will occupy McClaren's mind for most of the next 17 days, although there was little Robinson could have done to keep out the sweet strike from Christian Pander which ultimately gave Germany their win.
With injuries to Steven Gerrard and Owen Hargreaves ensuring McClaren did not face the recurring difficulty of shoe-horning his star midfield trio into the same team, it was perhaps no surprise Lampard revelled in the open space he found.
It has increasingly appeared the Chelsea man would be the expendable one of the three. Yet his eye for goal, allied to the vast experience he has gained at the highest level for both club and country mean Lampard should not be sidelined without every effort being made to keep him in the team.
Whether his talents would stretch to a role just behind a lone striker in the key clashes next month - when Wayne Rooney will still be nursing his broken foot - is open to debate.
There was no denying the quality of his finish though after Micah Richards had capped a thrilling solo burst by slipping a pass inside Pander to provide Lampard with the chance to flash home his 13th England goal.
It was the high point of another excellent performance from Richards, who is quickly establishing himself as an essential member of McClaren's team.
Certainly, the England coach faces a very delicate choice at right-back once Gary Neville is fit.
Sadly, the same is now also true of the goalkeeping position as Robinson's decline continues.
The 27-year-old Tottenham man is haunted by the error that gifted Croatia their opening goal in Zagreb last October and his confidence now appears shot to pieces.
With a clear head, Robinson would surely have taken the safe option to push Bernd Schneider's cross over his own bar when the Germany captain launched the ball to an unguarded near post from the right touchline.
Instead, having failed to regain his ground following his own initial clearance, Robinson took the catastrophic option of pushing it back into his own six-yard box, straight into the path of Kuranyi, who could barely believe his luck as he tapped into an empty net.
Trust between coach and player is a major component of any team sport. In the case of McClaren and Robinson it must be eroding fast. Certainly another mistake like that against Israel or Russia, who head to Wembley four days' later, could easily end up costing the England coach his job.
It was not Robinson's only error either. Had Christoph Metzelder's header been on target when he met a Pander free-kick the England keeper charged out to catch without getting anywhere near, Robinson's face would have been as red as the German shirts.
In the event, the visitors did not need any help from Robinson for their second as Pander finished off an intricate three-pass move by belting what proved to be the winner into the top corner.
Although it is argued England do not play friendlies, the result should not eclipse the positive aspects of the evening.
Michael Owen lasted almost an hour and in three weeks' time the Newcastle forward's sharpness may have returned to an extent where he will take at least one of the two good chances that fell his way.
And, in fairness to Owen, it took an outstanding save from Jens Lehmann to deny him on the first occasion.
Joe Cole too can be reasonably satisfied with his efforts, while there was no sign David Beckham's trans-Atlantic trip had taken any toll.
Major League Soccer's highest-profile star set up Kieron Dyer twice in as many minutes midway through the second half.
The latter opportunity was the best but Dyer disappointingly slid his shot wide, while Philipp Lahm nodded John Terry's header off the line near the end as England continued their fruitless chase for parity.
GrimRiffer
New member
The Germans second goal was stunning!! Anyone heard the new premier league song yet?
snuffleupagus
New member
Taken from somewhere
ENJOY
The Story of the Two Watches
Danny Levy was a little boy with a dream. His dream was to have the best watch in the world, and subsequently be the coolest guy in school. Danny’s current watch wasn’t much to shout about - all the other kids laughed at him and made jokes about it.
Why? Well, Danny had never really wanted his watch. He had bought a fancy French one, and the Dutch one had come free with it. The French watch was everything had dreamed of - great brand, shiny strap, and a seamlessly-integrated stopwatch feature. But, tragically, it turned out to be rubbish. After just a couple of months, it broke completely, and Danny was forced to wear the Dutch watch.
Dutch watches are usually classy, and cool. This one wasn’t. It was enormous, and rather round. It looked, many said, like an oddly-formed potato on a strap. However, it ticked fairly regularly and generally performed alright. In spite of the taunts of all the other boys, with their fancy French and Portugese watches, little Danny resigned himself to his Dutch time-telling device.
Until one day, walking down his local street, Danny was startled by something he saw glistening in a shop window. With his nose pressed against the glass, he shielded his eyes from the sheen of the most beautiful watch he’d ever seen. Hand-crafted in Seville, Spain, it came complete with stopwatch, countdown timer, and ejector seat. This was the watch Danny had always wanted. It was the watch that would immediately catapult him into the top four coolest kids at school.
Boiling over with excitement, he burst into the shop, and asked how much it would cost for the Sevillian masterpiece.
“But a bob and hapenny”, said the shopkeeper.
“A bob and hapenny?”, thought Danny - “Why, I have that at home!”
Literally wetting himself with glee, he charged all the way back down the street to his house, smashed open his piggy bank, and emptied out the coins. Piling them into the pocket, he was about to leave once more, when he spied something on his mantelpiece: his old Dutch watch.
This was it. Now he would make that stupid watch pay for making him the butt of everyone’s jokes. Now he was going to be in the top four coolest kids at school, he had no need for the potato-shaped monstrosity. Throwing the watch to the floor, he began to jump up and down on it, crushing it’s ugly face and breaking it’s flailing hands. Satisfied his work was done, Danny started out again, heading back towards the shop.
As he walked, he whistled. He couldn’t wait for the accolades that would greet his wonderful new wrist-watch. Imagine the glories that awaited him. He reached the shop door, and a little bell sounded as he entered.
“I’ve brought my bob and hapenny”, said Danny.
“Why, whatever for?” asked the shopkeeper.
“The watch of course”, replied Danny, “The beautiful Spanish one you said I could have yesterday”.
“Oh, I’ve changed my mind,” said the shopkeeper - “I’m keeping it for at least a year. Now fuck off.”
Danny was crestfallen. He sank to his knees in the shop, and bawled. Not big, manly tears, but the tears of a six-year old girl. He cried and cried until he could cry no more. As he walked all the way home, all the passers by laughed at Danny, and this time more than ever.
When he got in, he collapsed to the floor, defeated. His dreams of the Spanish watch and top four popularity had been shattered. Danny sobbed some more. He stank of salty tears and urine. This was the undoubted low-point of his young life.
Glancing over to the corner of the room, he saw the Dutch watch, as crumpled and defeated as himself. But now, all of a sudden, he needed it again. After all, he couldn’t go the whole season without a watch. He was prepared to wait for the Spanish watch to be put on sale again, but in the mean-time…
Danny winced at the thought. But he had no choice. His eyes red with crying, he picked up the now mashed potato-watch. Slowly, he fastened the strap to his wrist.
Once again, Danny was a prisoner to its mediocrity. And this time, it was all smashed up and ruined and stuff.
What a gigantic fuck-up.
ENJOY
The Story of the Two Watches
Danny Levy was a little boy with a dream. His dream was to have the best watch in the world, and subsequently be the coolest guy in school. Danny’s current watch wasn’t much to shout about - all the other kids laughed at him and made jokes about it.
Why? Well, Danny had never really wanted his watch. He had bought a fancy French one, and the Dutch one had come free with it. The French watch was everything had dreamed of - great brand, shiny strap, and a seamlessly-integrated stopwatch feature. But, tragically, it turned out to be rubbish. After just a couple of months, it broke completely, and Danny was forced to wear the Dutch watch.
Dutch watches are usually classy, and cool. This one wasn’t. It was enormous, and rather round. It looked, many said, like an oddly-formed potato on a strap. However, it ticked fairly regularly and generally performed alright. In spite of the taunts of all the other boys, with their fancy French and Portugese watches, little Danny resigned himself to his Dutch time-telling device.
Until one day, walking down his local street, Danny was startled by something he saw glistening in a shop window. With his nose pressed against the glass, he shielded his eyes from the sheen of the most beautiful watch he’d ever seen. Hand-crafted in Seville, Spain, it came complete with stopwatch, countdown timer, and ejector seat. This was the watch Danny had always wanted. It was the watch that would immediately catapult him into the top four coolest kids at school.
Boiling over with excitement, he burst into the shop, and asked how much it would cost for the Sevillian masterpiece.
“But a bob and hapenny”, said the shopkeeper.
“A bob and hapenny?”, thought Danny - “Why, I have that at home!”
Literally wetting himself with glee, he charged all the way back down the street to his house, smashed open his piggy bank, and emptied out the coins. Piling them into the pocket, he was about to leave once more, when he spied something on his mantelpiece: his old Dutch watch.
This was it. Now he would make that stupid watch pay for making him the butt of everyone’s jokes. Now he was going to be in the top four coolest kids at school, he had no need for the potato-shaped monstrosity. Throwing the watch to the floor, he began to jump up and down on it, crushing it’s ugly face and breaking it’s flailing hands. Satisfied his work was done, Danny started out again, heading back towards the shop.
As he walked, he whistled. He couldn’t wait for the accolades that would greet his wonderful new wrist-watch. Imagine the glories that awaited him. He reached the shop door, and a little bell sounded as he entered.
“I’ve brought my bob and hapenny”, said Danny.
“Why, whatever for?” asked the shopkeeper.
“The watch of course”, replied Danny, “The beautiful Spanish one you said I could have yesterday”.
“Oh, I’ve changed my mind,” said the shopkeeper - “I’m keeping it for at least a year. Now fuck off.”
Danny was crestfallen. He sank to his knees in the shop, and bawled. Not big, manly tears, but the tears of a six-year old girl. He cried and cried until he could cry no more. As he walked all the way home, all the passers by laughed at Danny, and this time more than ever.
When he got in, he collapsed to the floor, defeated. His dreams of the Spanish watch and top four popularity had been shattered. Danny sobbed some more. He stank of salty tears and urine. This was the undoubted low-point of his young life.
Glancing over to the corner of the room, he saw the Dutch watch, as crumpled and defeated as himself. But now, all of a sudden, he needed it again. After all, he couldn’t go the whole season without a watch. He was prepared to wait for the Spanish watch to be put on sale again, but in the mean-time…
Danny winced at the thought. But he had no choice. His eyes red with crying, he picked up the now mashed potato-watch. Slowly, he fastened the strap to his wrist.
Once again, Danny was a prisoner to its mediocrity. And this time, it was all smashed up and ruined and stuff.
What a gigantic fuck-up.
AcousticElements
New member
haha. england lost. shiok. always a pleasure to see them lose.
snuffleupagus
New member
FGL Bro, HaAHHa,
The story is the story of Tottenham right now. Martin Jol and Ramos.
The story is the story of Tottenham right now. Martin Jol and Ramos.
fgl
Well-known member
Lehmann out injured for 'at least two weeks'
Arsenal v Manchester City
Premier League
Emirates Stadium
Sat, Aug 25, 2007, 3pm
By Richard Clarke
Jens Lehmann will be sidelined for the next two weeks after picking up an Achilles injury.
The keeper, who played for Germany against England on Wednesday, will be replaced by Manuel Almunia for the game with Manchester City at Emirates Stadium on Saturday.
“Jens is out and he will miss two weeks I think,” said Arsène Wenger on Thursday afternoon. “Maybe more - I don't know.
"He is going to see a specialist in Germany on Friday. He had this injury before but it has got much worse."
Otherwise, Arsenal will be boosted by the return of Emmanuel Adebayor after a groin injury and Gilberto following the Copa America. But there are still absentees.
“William Gallass (groin) is out and will be out for some time,” said the manager. “Emmanuel Eboue (ankle) is out too. But Emmanuel Adebayor is back."
Gilberto is back in the squad but may not start. In the absence of the Brazilian and Gallas, Kolo Toure will captain the side.
Arsenal TV Online subscribers will be able to see the full interview with Arsène on Friday morning. In it, he talks about: the internationals, the Blackburn win, his comments afterwards, injuries, Sven Goran Eriksson and Micah Richards
THANK GOD!
Arsenal v Manchester City
Premier League
Emirates Stadium
Sat, Aug 25, 2007, 3pm
By Richard Clarke
Jens Lehmann will be sidelined for the next two weeks after picking up an Achilles injury.
The keeper, who played for Germany against England on Wednesday, will be replaced by Manuel Almunia for the game with Manchester City at Emirates Stadium on Saturday.
“Jens is out and he will miss two weeks I think,” said Arsène Wenger on Thursday afternoon. “Maybe more - I don't know.
"He is going to see a specialist in Germany on Friday. He had this injury before but it has got much worse."
Otherwise, Arsenal will be boosted by the return of Emmanuel Adebayor after a groin injury and Gilberto following the Copa America. But there are still absentees.
“William Gallass (groin) is out and will be out for some time,” said the manager. “Emmanuel Eboue (ankle) is out too. But Emmanuel Adebayor is back."
Gilberto is back in the squad but may not start. In the absence of the Brazilian and Gallas, Kolo Toure will captain the side.
Arsenal TV Online subscribers will be able to see the full interview with Arsène on Friday morning. In it, he talks about: the internationals, the Blackburn win, his comments afterwards, injuries, Sven Goran Eriksson and Micah Richards
THANK GOD!
marcdadrummer
New member
ask them balek kampong lah....
gallas was quite good at chelsea.. stupid move to arsenal i guess.
gallas was quite good at chelsea.. stupid move to arsenal i guess.
GrimRiffer
New member
Why Man Utd? Why not Chelski instead? :twisted:
- Status
