THE FOOTBALL THREAD Vol 2

[JaarVis.]

lovelovelovelove M.TAYLOR. HE DUN DESERVE TO PLAY A SHIT IN FOOTBALL.
omg. wad a heartless tackle. i was watching the match and was disgusted by that.
it not only brings down a hell great player , but also the pride.
i mean , wtf , that tackle isnt any near to foul sia. can call police come down bring him go prison. hahaha. wtf wtf wtf.

 

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Eduardo


Eduardo - I am determined to overcome this injury

By Richard Clarke
Eduardo has given his account of the terrible events at Birmingham City on Saturday.
The Croatian, 25 on Monday, broke his leg following a challenge from Blues defender Martin Taylor in the third minute of the game at St Andrews. He was taken to hospital and underwent surgery that night. The striker has since returned to a London-based hospital for further treatment.
Speaking for the first time after the incident, the summer signing from Dinamo Zagreb ruled himself out of the rest of the season and Euro 2008 in the summer however he added that he is 'determined to overcome this injury'.
“I don't remember the incident very well and it is not something that I want to see again on television or in the newspapers," said Eduardo.
"All I remember is that when I fell, I looked down at my foot and it had turned the other way. The rest is just a blank. It was an unfortunate situation but these things can happen in football.

“I am unsure at the moment of the extent of the injury and how long I will be out of action for but I know that I won't be able to play for Arsenal for the rest of the season or be ready in time for the Euros this summer.
"But I'm not worried about that. My concentration and determination is on making as quick a recovery as possible. I am determined to overcome this injury.

“I would like to thank the medical team here at Arsenal for their efforts as well as the staff at Selly Oak Hospital who carried out the operation on Saturday night. Everyone there made me feel as comfortable as possible.
"I would also like to say how touched I am by the many messages of support I have received and to be surrounded by my loved ones at this time.”

 

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but keano always gets it right and never has he broken someone's leg.

what do u call the career ending tackle on Alf Inger Haarland which he "glorified" in his autobiograph? That tackle broke his kneecap.

If ever a player shpuld have been ban for life for that sort of tackle - that physco bastard Keano is the PRIME candidate!

 

[KissMyAxe]

what do u call the career ending tackle on Alf Inger Haarland which he "glorified" in his autobiograph? That tackle broke his kneecap.

If ever a player shpuld have been ban for life for that sort of tackle - that physco bastard Keano is the PRIME candidate!

Alamak please lah. Just because Arsenal lost to Man U 4-0 in the F.A Cup and kena tendang out of the cup aledi, not need to get excited over all the ex Man U players. Relax brader

 

[KissMyAxe]

By the way, Man U is closing in the gap

. I think that must also be the reason

 

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AFC have also trashed Man U in the past - no need to bangkit that ..

BUT Roy Keane is a real criminal on the pitch - his autobiography said it all how he intentionally wanted to end Haarland's career ...

Authorities should have banned him for life then

 

[JaarVis.]

was it on purpose ? wow . thats harsh .

 

[Plastic]

Yes it was on purpose.
Remember when Man Utd was knocked out of the champions league by Porto? 90th minute, Keane was behind Baia ( goalkeeper ) just ran up, stepped on his rib cage, and went off.

Tell me who deserves to play football.

 

[DarknessIsComfort]

all i can say is that every team has one or two bad hats. so no need to point fingers at anyone.


peace k?

 

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Yes it was on purpose.
Remember when Man Utd was knocked out of the champions league by Porto? 90th minute, Keane was behind Baia ( goalkeeper ) just ran up, stepped on his rib cage, and went off.

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tRUE, TRUE..

UP UR POINTS!

 

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Flamini - We're determined to win the title for Eduardo now





Mathieu Flamini has vowed to win the Premier League title for Eduardo.


The Croatian striker broke his leg in the opening minutes of Arsenal's game at Birmingham on Saturday. The incident overshadowed the first half and, though Martin Taylor had been sent off for the tackle, Arsène Wenger's side trailed at the interval.
Theo Walcott's brace saw them storm in front 10 minutes after the restart and Arsenal looked to be cruising to a vital three points until Gael Clichy was adjudged to have fouled Stuart Parnaby in the area deep into injury time. James McFadden scored from the spot.
Manchester United's subsequent win at Newcastle reduced Arsenal's lead to three points. It was a tough day all-round for Wenger's outfit but, according to Flamini, Eduardo's misfortune will spur on the side.
"We wanted to win the title before but now we want to win it also for him," said the Frenchman afterwards. "He is not going to be with us for a long time, so of course we want to win it for him.
"We are still three points clear at the top but the way we have only drawn is going to be disappointing because there was an opportunity to win this game. We came back, we showed great character and I think that was the only positive thing from the game."
Of course, the massive negative was the loss of Eduardo, who ironically celebrates his 25th birthday today.
"I genuinely didn't see the tackle," said Flamini. "But I could see it was bad because I saw the result. I have no words to describe what I saw.
"Yes, of course, it was difficult to get over in the game. He is a friend before he is a partner in the team. It upsets you but we're not going to say we conceded the goal because of that.
"We all said in the dressing room at half-time that we had to react. We want to win the title and we wanted to win this game. We came back we scored the first one very quickly and the second just behind.
"I think we should have killed the game. So, yes, we were very disappointed because it is a bad result for us, and especially when we conceded the goal 30 seconds before the end of the game.
"It is clear there was no penalty. We checked on the video so it is very frustrating. But I really don't think we deserved this result."

 

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The Club can confirm that following the incident during Saturday’s match at Birmingham City, Eduardo has fractured his left fibula and sustained an open dislocation of his ankle joint in the same leg.


He was immediately taken to Selly Oak Hospital in Birmingham where he underwent surgery on Saturday evening. The operation was successful and Eduardo was transferred to a London-based hospital on Sunday afternoon.
Earlier today (Monday 25th February), the Orthopaedic surgeon and Arsenal medical staff assessed the extent of the damage and possible time scale for a full recovery.
All being well, Eduardo will have his leg in plaster and using crutches for the next six to eight weeks. After that time, partial weight-bearing exercises will be scheduled into a slow rehabilitation process.
It is hoped that Eduardo will be running again in six months time and making a full recovery after nine months.
Eduardo will be released from hospital in a few days.
The Arsenal medical team would like to take this opportunity to thank Birmingham City FC for their assistance on the day as well as the surgical and ward staff on S2 at Selly Oak Hospital for their expert medical care.
In addition, and on behalf of Eduardo, the Club would like to thank everyone for their many touching messages of support.

 

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Bendtner - We have to put that 'terrible' day behind us




By Richard Clarke

Nicklas Bendtner believes Arsenal need to move on quickly from their "terrible" day at Birmingham on Saturday.
The match was overshadowed by Eduardo's injury in the opening few minutes. As suspected on the day, the Croatian striker had suffered a badly broken leg - a huge blow to the Club's chances of winning a trophy this season. However it was to get worse at the end of the game when a debatable penalty saw the visitors pegged back to 2-2 after they had dominated the second half.
Arsenal are still three points clear at the top of the table but Bendtner feels they must try to leave the weekend's unfortunate events at St Andrews and not take them forward.
"Everything went wrong," said the 20-year-old. "We need to recover quickly and start coming out on top again. We can't keep thinking about this day because it has just been terrible.
"We were thinking about everything in the dressing room afterward. There were a lot of disappointments. We had a draw when we have to win and of course what happened to Edu is worse. It's just not the best of days."
Bendtner is in a unique position to assess Saturday's incident having played with Eduardo for Arsenal this year and with Martin Taylor while on loan at Birmingham last season. He was adamant there was no malice in the challenge.
"He's not a player like that," said the Dane. "He's really calm. He's not one who goes in to hurt people, never. But in football things like this happen.
"But, even though he is not one who does bad tackles, it was a bad tackle and he deserved to be sent off," he concluded. "The referee had no choice."

 

[Zeebra]

well after reading the above post, i believe martin taylor did not do that on purpose as what mr bendtner has said. just a side discussion, who've seen adebayor still bo chap bendtner? is there still bad blood between them? gooners...comments...

 

[JaarVis.]

for once , i pity arsenal . ha.

 

[KissMyAxe]

for once , i pity arsenal . ha.

With Arsenal, you cannot pity one lah

 

[Lombardo]

Yes

ARSENAL will win the league title!
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Apparently, the victim of this weekend's melee is Birmingham's Martin Taylor.

We've all heard how he didn't intentionally hurt Eduardo - Steve Bruce suggested it shouldn't even be a yellow and others like Hansen think it was just unfortunate. I'll tell you what's unfortunate - the morality of football. So now it's only frowned upon to charge in studs up, shin-level. And oh yes, we should look into having that 39th game.

Sebastian Larsson has the cheek to say that Wenger has lost the plot - because defending your lad after a bad tackle is wrong? Stephen Kelly calls Wenger's comments 'disgraceful' - apparently a bad tackle isn't. Maik Taylor complained that Adebayor had fouled him - does he want ANOTHER dodgy penalty to be given at the other end? And McFadden has complaints too, and he is sure that poor Martin Taylor can bounce back from the incident.

Sure. I'd like to hear them say all these when it's one of them down with a career-threatening injury. As it is, they are not the one hurt and already they can't shut their traps. Fact of the matter is: The challenge was shin-high - even if there was no intent to break Dudu's leg, there was an intent to hurt him. Not malicious? If I were kick Taylor between the legs WITHOUT malice, would it hurt? Would THAT be not malicious? And the footballing world defending this is disgraceful because it's an indication that kicking opponents around is acceptable.

Flamini says they are more driven than ever to win the title for Eduardo. Hey, if Flamster said it, I believe it. Robin van Persie is readying himself for a return it seems. Another great man in the push for Silva-ware.
-by Siren

 

[GrimRiffer]

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Adebayor - Champions League goals will come


By Richard Clarke
Emmanuel Adebayor is unconcerned about his lack of goals in the Champions League and vows to go to Milan next week in search of history.
The Togolese striker, 24 today, missed a gilt-edged chance in the final minute of the Knockout Round first leg tie against the 'Rossonere' last Wednesday. Had his header not hit the bar, it would have been Adebayor's first goal in 14 Champions League matches for Arsenal.
It is a record in stark contrast to his overall tally at the Club - 38 goals in 90 games - but it is not one that concerns him.
"When the goals come they will come," he said. "Of course that is what I am fighting for. But it does not worry me. I am not putting pressure on myself. Against Milan [at home], the ball did not want to go in.
"We have passed through the first game with a draw so we know it is not going to be easy now. It is going to be doubly difficult. But I think we played quite well."
The goalless draw leaves Arsenal as the underdogs to go through. Milan's Champions League record in the last five years reads: Winners, Quarter-Finalists, Finalists, Semi-Finalists, Winners. In addition they have never lost to English opponents at the San Siro. Adebayor holds Milan in the greatest of respect but feels the task is within his side's capabilities.
"We will go there with confidence," said the striker speaking last week. "We know that beating Milan is something that will be important for us, our families and the fans, so of course our confidence will be very high. We will play our football, pass and move and if we have a chance to win the game that is what we will do.
"It is going to be my first time in the San Siro so hopefully we can make history there.
"Yes, they have the intelligence and the experience. They are one of the biggest teams I have played against.
"It will be a more open game [than the first leg] and we will have more chances to score. I don't know how many chances we will have but, whatever happens, we will have a chance."

 

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Over 12,500 messages of support for Eduardo

As of 5pm UK time on Tuesday a staggering 12,500 emails of support for Eduardo had been sent to Arsenal.com. They have come since the website gave fans from all across the world their chance to offer hope and suppor to the Croatian striker as he begins his long recovery from a broken leg.
If you would like send a message e-mail here. Please keep your messages down to a couple of sentences and include your full name, age and where you come from. Arsenal.com will collate them, put them into a book and give them to Eduardo.
Here's a selection of the e-mails we have received so far...

“Hey Eduardo. Words can’t express how I felt when Fabregas held his hands to his head on seeing you. The Lord Jesus will see you through this terrible recovery period. I’m sure you’ll be rewarded with the Premiership trophy. “ Josephus Choe, Sierra Leone


“Hello Eduardo. Keep smiling. I cannot wait to see you playing next season, winning the double and showing the rest of the Premiership what a brilliant player you are again” - Alison Griffiss, Swindon


“Thinking of you after your injury at the weekend. Be patient, listen to the medics and the Club staff - you are in the best hands. The Club and the fans are waiting for your return when you are good and ready” — Andy


“I was at St Andrew's on Saturday and was absolutely gutted to see you injured. You're a fantastic player and I am sure you will be able to overcome the injury and return to where you belong, playing top football with Arsenal. Stay strong” - Steven Beth, North London


"A true athlete rises from setbacks and returns as stronger as ever and I am confident that you will be able to do so. You have been an inspiration to me. I wish you a speedy recovery. God bless you Eduardo!" - Yusoff, Singapore


“Dudu, we will miss your magic at Emirates for the rest of the season! We loved the fact you joined our Arsenal where we've watched you playing and scoring. We were also at Wembley when you played for Croatia. We hope you make a full recovery very soon and come back to score again for both of your teams!” - Ivan and Predrag Fabijanic, London


"Hello Eduardo, I want to wish you a speedy recovery! I look forward to seeing you again in the Arsenal shirt and impressing us with your brilliant talent, as you have done since you arrived at Arsenal" - Ståle Wiborg, Norway


“Words cannot describe how sad I was for you when I heard the news about your injury, but I have no doubt that you will be back in an Arsenal shirt very soon, and causing havoc in opposition defences. While you are recovering please remember that we are all thinking of you and wishing you well for a speedy recovery” — Warren, Sevenoaks


“As a pub team player on a Sunday morning you could see how everyone who plays are our level was affected by your injury this week. What was universal was how unfortunate you have been and how, no matter what team people followed, they all were wishing for a safe and complete recovery. Good luck Eduardo. I have always been impressed by you on the pitch and am already being impressed by you on road to recovery” - Ralph Loveridge


“You must be strong. The fans are behind you, the neutrals are behind you and even your opponents want to see you back on the field soon. Don't rush your comeback - in time, you'll be back. We believe! Best Regards” - Leon, Singapore


“Someone said to me the night before your birthday, "Do you think Eduardo will be back in the future?" Without hesitation I said, "He will come back playing for Arsenal and the day he steps back on to the pitch I will have a huge smile on my face!" Just wanted you to know that I believe you can overcome this. The incident is in the past and the images we saw want to be put to the back of our minds for your sake and the clubs sake so you can come back stronger! Hope you're back on track soon” - Rebecca Leigh, Pontefract


“Hope you can overcome this sickening injury, you're a brilliant player and as an Arsenal fan, I would love to see you play again in the future. Take care” - Emma Morris, Rotherham.


“Be brave and stay positive and before you know you'll be playing blinding football again! We're all behind you 100 per cent. I'm sorry you have to go through this but it'll make you stronger and will be character building. You're young and still have a good future at Arsenal. We all love you so stay strong!” - Julie, London



“I was at the game- visiting from Tokyo. I could not see the incident well and did not know the extent of its seriousness until I saw it on TV. Now back in Japan I and my co-supporters here are equally heartened by your calm and positive comments; I feel we are yet to see your full potential in the Gunners’ shirt, so we are looking forward to seeing you come back stronger!” - Mika, Tokyo "Hello Eduardo. I want to wish you a Happy Birthday & a speedy recovery! I also want to tell you that I play football too and I scored a goal yesterday and I devoted the goal to you! I know that you we will be back to score beautiful goals like you did! Arsenal will win the Premier League & Champions League for you! Greetings from Rotterdam. ARSENAL 4EVER! Best wishes from me and also from all of my friends from my native Macedonia!"- Vladimir Tanaskoski


"We're so looking forward to seeing you back in an Arsenal shirt! Keep smiling, we are with you all of the way. We know you'll come back stronger for it" - Jo & Jon, Epsom


"I hope you make a full and speedy recovery. You are a world class striker who will be sorely missed and I look forward to the day when you are banging in the goals again. Best wishes Dudu" - Daniel Brown, Enfield


"I was genuinly excited when you signed for Arsenal and I am looking forward to your return. Everyone is behind you so keep your chin up and you will be back scoring wonder goals soon" - Martin, Bracknell


"It isn't always easy, but when you're not feeling well, I hope it helps to know others are thinking of you and hoping that you'll be better very soon. Take good care of yourself Eduardo and remember your now part of the Arsenal family and we are all here for you" - Lee Bostock, Surrey


"All the best Eduardo. I hope you recover quickly and do what you do best. Remain positive" - Zena Tailor, London


"This last weekend I have thought about nothing but the injury sustained by you. Therefore it came as a real joy this morning when I heard that you could be running again in six months and playing again before Christmas. Keep strong mate, Arsenal is thinking of you and hoping you have a very speedy recovery. Come on you Reds!" - Richard Allen, Kent


"You came to Arsenal five months ago. We had never heard of you then but you were nothing short of outstanding for Arsenal this season. You are our HERO. All Arsenal fans will be waiting to see you back on the pitch and praying for you. We wish you all the best. Get well soon mate" - Leo, India


"I want to send you my best wishes for a speedy and complete recovery. Keep up with the positive thinking, and if you are feeling down, just remember how loved you are across the world. You will come back to us stronger, I know it ! See you soon at Emirates" - Celine Begley, Ireland


"Eduardo, you are in our thoughts and prayers. We look forward to seeing you back in your Arsenal strip again. Wishing you a speedy and full recovery" - Campbell & Ann Finnie, Galway, Ireland


"Hi Eduardo. I am a Manchester United fan and am truly saddened by your injury. Get better soon. I will miss not having you at Old Trafford in a couple of weeks as I love seeing the best players there. You are one of them" - Dom, Manchester


"Dudu, I'll miss your goals and skills but I know you'll be back better than ever. Best wishes!" - Slaven Kontic, Bosnia & Herzegovina


"Hey Eduardo. All I can say is that you are world class and that I hope to see you play for Arsenal again, hopefully this year if not next year. Keep believing that you can play again and I am sure you will. I will pray for your speedy recovery.Get well soon" - Jeremy Lobo, India


"I really hope you get well soon. Everyone, I'm sure, will be missing your fantastic football skills on the pitch and can't wait until you get back scoring for us again! We're all behind you. Keep positive!" - Hannah Wright, Hertfordshire


"Hi Eduardo. We hope and pray you have a speedy recovery and that you are back in your number 9 shirt soon. Please stay positive as this will help your recovery and remember to stick to your healthy diet while you're away. Take care, God Bless" - Phil Gayle


"Rest well. I have no doubt in my mind that you will be back for Arsenal. Smile because there is a whole population of people who are sending you their love. Take each step slowly and NEVER give up. I will always believe in you. I hope come May, you will have the joy Robert Pires once had - he also came back from his injury better than ever!" - Cheyenne Lu, Singapore