03/11/2012
08/07/2012
15/06/2012
Group D
Results
England 1-1 France
Sweeden 1-2 Ukraine
Sweeden 2-3 England
Ukraine 0-2 France
Table
France 4pts
England 4pts
Ukraine 3pts
Sweeden 0pts
England 1-1 France
Sweeden 1-2 Ukraine
Sweeden 2-3 England
Ukraine 0-2 France
Table
France 4pts
England 4pts
Ukraine 3pts
Sweeden 0pts
14/06/2012
Group B
Group B
Results
Germany 1-0 Portugal
Holland 0-1 Denmark
Holland 1-2 Germany
Denmark 2-3 Portugal
Table
1 Germany 6pts
2 Denmark 3pts
3 Portugal 3pts
4 Holland 0pts
Results
Germany 1-0 Portugal
Holland 0-1 Denmark
Holland 1-2 Germany
Denmark 2-3 Portugal
Table
1 Germany 6pts
2 Denmark 3pts
3 Portugal 3pts
4 Holland 0pts
10/06/2012
Group b and group c
Group B
Results
Germany 1-0 Portugal
Holland 0-1 Denmark
Holland 1-2 Germany
Denmark 2-3 Portugal
Table
1 Germany 6pts
2 Denmark 3pts
3 Portugal 3pts
4 Holland 0pts
Group C
Results
Ireland 1-3 Croatia
Spain 1-1 Italy
Spain 4-0 Ireland
Croatia 1-1 Italy
Table
Spain 4pts
2 Croatia 4pts
3 Italy 2pts
4 Ireland 0pts
Results
Germany 1-0 Portugal
Holland 0-1 Denmark
Holland 1-2 Germany
Denmark 2-3 Portugal
Table
1 Germany 6pts
2 Denmark 3pts
3 Portugal 3pts
4 Holland 0pts
Group C
Results
Ireland 1-3 Croatia
Spain 1-1 Italy
Spain 4-0 Ireland
Croatia 1-1 Italy
Table
Spain 4pts
2 Croatia 4pts
3 Italy 2pts
4 Ireland 0pts
08/06/2012
Poland 1-1 Greece
Substitute goalkeeper Przemyslaw Tyton was the hero for Poland in a dramatic European Championship opener in Warsaw in which both sides finished with 10 men.
Tyton came off the bench in the second half for the co-hosts after Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny had been sent off for bringing down Greek substitute Dimitris Salpigidis.
Greece threw away three points in the Euro 2012 opener after Giorgos Karagounis saw his penalty saved
The reserve goalkeeper promptly saved the resulting spot-kick from Greece captain Giorgos Karagounis to ensure the points were shared in a wonderfully entertaining match in Group A at the National Stadium.
Poland will be kicking themselves, however, after throwing it away having gone in at half-time with a one-goal lead and with Greece down to 10 men after defender Sokratis Papastathopoulos was sent off harshly for two innocuous yellow cards.
The Poles, who began the game with swaggering intent in front their home fans, had dominated the first half.
It was no surprise when Robert Lewandowski gave them the perfect start after 17 minutes, although the goal had as much to do with the poor positioning of Greek goalkeeper Kostas Chalkias as the sharpness of Lewandowski.
Chalkias found himself flapping his arms in no man's land to leave the Borussia Dortmund striker, who scored a hat-trick in the German cup final last month, to head home a swinging cross from Jakub Blaszczykowski. It was no more than the Poles deserved.
They were hungrier, quicker to the ball and seemingly desperate to prove that while they are the lowest-ranked team in the tournament they have a realistic chance of reaching the quarter finals at least.
In that 45 minutes the Greeks looked a shadow of the organised side who had gained a reputation for being tough to beat, having lost just one of 21 games under manager Fernando Santos.
In fact, the Poles would have been kicking themselves that they were not further ahead at half-time after Rafal Murawski, Maciej Rybus and Lewandowski all missed clear-cut chances.
Damien Perquis should also have scored when the ball fell to him in the penalty area but the Polish defender, in unfamiliar territory, drilled his shot wildly wide of the post.
Tyton came off the bench in the second half for the co-hosts after Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny had been sent off for bringing down Greek substitute Dimitris Salpigidis.
Greece threw away three points in the Euro 2012 opener after Giorgos Karagounis saw his penalty saved
The reserve goalkeeper promptly saved the resulting spot-kick from Greece captain Giorgos Karagounis to ensure the points were shared in a wonderfully entertaining match in Group A at the National Stadium.
Poland will be kicking themselves, however, after throwing it away having gone in at half-time with a one-goal lead and with Greece down to 10 men after defender Sokratis Papastathopoulos was sent off harshly for two innocuous yellow cards.
The Poles, who began the game with swaggering intent in front their home fans, had dominated the first half.
It was no surprise when Robert Lewandowski gave them the perfect start after 17 minutes, although the goal had as much to do with the poor positioning of Greek goalkeeper Kostas Chalkias as the sharpness of Lewandowski.
Chalkias found himself flapping his arms in no man's land to leave the Borussia Dortmund striker, who scored a hat-trick in the German cup final last month, to head home a swinging cross from Jakub Blaszczykowski. It was no more than the Poles deserved.
They were hungrier, quicker to the ball and seemingly desperate to prove that while they are the lowest-ranked team in the tournament they have a realistic chance of reaching the quarter finals at least.
In that 45 minutes the Greeks looked a shadow of the organised side who had gained a reputation for being tough to beat, having lost just one of 21 games under manager Fernando Santos.
In fact, the Poles would have been kicking themselves that they were not further ahead at half-time after Rafal Murawski, Maciej Rybus and Lewandowski all missed clear-cut chances.
Damien Perquis should also have scored when the ball fell to him in the penalty area but the Polish defender, in unfamiliar territory, drilled his shot wildly wide of the post.
How will England do at the euros?
Losing players like Gary Cahill Frank Lampard and Gareth Barry to injury havent helped in the slightest and all this stuff about Rio Ferdinand has had a similar affect.
Roy Hogson has taken many un- experianced players to poland and Ukraine and many have question'd his squad selection including not taking Kyle Walker or Rio ferdinand also Grant Holt had a certain place on the plane in many peoples eyes. Players such as Jordan Henderson and Stewert Downing have been poor this season for Liverpool so taking them ahead of Players in the same position who where on good form last season came as a huge suprise the stats done lie Downing has scored 0 goals and made 0 assists this season. International quality?
In terms of the squad thats out there it doesnt seem to be going to bad the camp have put a zero tolerance on anything about players outside the camp mainly aimed at stopping all tjis Rio Ferdinand buisness and making the camp even more together whitch it sounds like they are. Certinatly when u listen to the interviews of Manager Roy Hodgson and Captain Steven Gerrard
Performances in the friendlies against Norway and Belgium have been ok but you whould expect england whould have to be a bit more attacking to do well in the Euro's but if some of our young stars such as Alex Oxlade Chamberlain and Danny Welbeck can shine aswell we might just have a part to play in what promises to be a great few weeks of football COME ON ENGLAND!
Roy Hogson has taken many un- experianced players to poland and Ukraine and many have question'd his squad selection including not taking Kyle Walker or Rio ferdinand also Grant Holt had a certain place on the plane in many peoples eyes. Players such as Jordan Henderson and Stewert Downing have been poor this season for Liverpool so taking them ahead of Players in the same position who where on good form last season came as a huge suprise the stats done lie Downing has scored 0 goals and made 0 assists this season. International quality?
In terms of the squad thats out there it doesnt seem to be going to bad the camp have put a zero tolerance on anything about players outside the camp mainly aimed at stopping all tjis Rio Ferdinand buisness and making the camp even more together whitch it sounds like they are. Certinatly when u listen to the interviews of Manager Roy Hodgson and Captain Steven Gerrard
Performances in the friendlies against Norway and Belgium have been ok but you whould expect england whould have to be a bit more attacking to do well in the Euro's but if some of our young stars such as Alex Oxlade Chamberlain and Danny Welbeck can shine aswell we might just have a part to play in what promises to be a great few weeks of football COME ON ENGLAND!
Euro 2012 Coverage
We will be putting match reports of some games here on our website and match updates on our Facebook and Twitter Pages we will be especially looking at our home nations England and Ireland
My Euro 2012 prediction
Winners
Germany
'The spanish arent as good as they where two years ago players like Xavi are starting to tire the germans have a great togeterness and some fantastic players in their squad thats why im backing them"
Runners up
Spain
Despite recent little problems appearing they still have the quality to get to the final but i think the Germans will edge them"
Suprise Package
Croatia
"noone seems to be speaking about Croatia as possible contentars but if players like Niko Krancjar Luka Modric and Nikica Jelavic can shine surely they at least have a chance although their group is tough"
Germany
'The spanish arent as good as they where two years ago players like Xavi are starting to tire the germans have a great togeterness and some fantastic players in their squad thats why im backing them"
Runners up
Spain
Despite recent little problems appearing they still have the quality to get to the final but i think the Germans will edge them"
Suprise Package
Croatia
"noone seems to be speaking about Croatia as possible contentars but if players like Niko Krancjar Luka Modric and Nikica Jelavic can shine surely they at least have a chance although their group is tough"
19/05/2012
season review Team by team
Arsenal
in august they where in a right old mess but ever since they brought in players like Arteta and Gerviniho they have been of Arsenal standard 3rd place is a good finish but they need to spend a bit of money if they want to challenge for the title next year
Aston Villa
The problem at villa has been simply no ambition they never really set them selves a target and thats why they finished 16th losing Bent in Feburaryo didnt help though
Blackburn. Rovers season has been full off protests but not many wins without Yakubus goals the club whouldve been down by December!
Bolton they probably met the hardest teams at the times you really dont want to meet them straight at the start of the season and at the start of 2012 mind you there last few games on paper looked good i expected them to survive, they whould have if it wasnt for their meltdown against West Brom
Chelsea by their standerds a very poor season Andre Villas Boas was fired for failing to acheive his targets but since roberto di matteo took over things have turned around two finals in one season is something to be proud off
Everton as usual they have come good in the second half of the season and signings Nikika Jelavic and Steven Peinaar have worked fantasticly there home form has been great with wins against Chelsea Newcastle and Manchester city included.
Fulham
as usual a very solid season but at the start it look like they might go down but then they rallyed from november onwards despite losing Bobby Zamora in January
Liverpool their cup runs have been superb but their league form has been the opposite poor they drew two many home games and lost at Anfield to teams they shoudnt do like Wigan and West brom but sacking Kenny Dalglish may prove costly next season
Manchester City
they started the season in World Class form and where playing like a team who where going to win the league with a 6-1 win against rivals manchester united included but then around christmas and new year they tailed off a bit and in april they where 8 points behind top of the table Manchester United but in 2 weeks the. Eight point gap was swallowed up with the returning Carlos Tevez involved they won the league after scoring two goals in stoppage time against Qpr i think if it wasnt for all this Balotelli and Tevez stuff City whould have easily won the league because i think these things distracted the players at times
Manchester united
A trophieless season for the reds but throwing a eight point gap away with four games left is unbeliveable for a team of their experiance but simply they havent been good enough and personally i dont think united did their usual when they play well second half of the season, to be honest they never really played brilliantly all season in my opinion
Norwich
They where mosts favourites to go down bottom but they defied the odds. Skipper Grant Holt has been ecxellent and boss Paul Lambert has been brilliant. adapting to the premier leGue isnt easy and Norwich have done that well not even bieng in the relegation battle is a good acheivment
Qpr
For the money they have spent surviving on the last day isnt brilliant. But myself i give Mark Hughes credit for the job he has done since taking over in January the run in looked very hard for his side but they won most of their home matches whitch made them favourites going into the last day
Swansea their brilliant passing game has worked and going to the liberity this season for opposition players hasnt been enjoyed by many even away from home they have won a few and Gilfi Sigurdson has been a great loanee. I also very highly rate Nathan Dyer his speed and ability to cross is their for all to see
Sunderland
Since Martin O neill arrived things have changed dramaticly a good Fa cup run and a mid table finish is what the mackems didnt think theyd see at all this season under mr Bruce
Stoke
With Europa League involvment many expected them to drop a few places but they never did another solid season for the potters
Spurs
Finishing fourth may not be worth a champions league spot so how mist spurs rue their mid season blip whitch saw them drop a place despite bieng lots of points clear to north london rivals arsenal.
Wigan
They started their season very poorly collecting just five points from auguest into November they steadied their ship after that a little bit but in the new year they had another bad run whitch saw them odds on to go down. But in feburary they looked like they might be about to pull off an escape when they beat Bolton 2-1 at the Reebok stadium but came crashing back down to earth with only taking one point from their next two games but then wigan did pull off a fantastic fightback with wins against Liverpool Arsenal Manchester United and Newcaslte all involved in a brilliant last few months for latics fans the introduction of Shaun Maloney helped the latics finish 15th
West brom
A solid mid table finish was perhaps what many didnt expect and the fa saw something good about it because they appointed albions boss Roy Hogson as the next england manager.
Wolves
A very poor season and they sure payed the price for sacking mick macarthy relegated in April isnt something to be proud of their last win was in feburary whitch says it all
in august they where in a right old mess but ever since they brought in players like Arteta and Gerviniho they have been of Arsenal standard 3rd place is a good finish but they need to spend a bit of money if they want to challenge for the title next year
Aston Villa
The problem at villa has been simply no ambition they never really set them selves a target and thats why they finished 16th losing Bent in Feburaryo didnt help though
Blackburn. Rovers season has been full off protests but not many wins without Yakubus goals the club whouldve been down by December!
Bolton they probably met the hardest teams at the times you really dont want to meet them straight at the start of the season and at the start of 2012 mind you there last few games on paper looked good i expected them to survive, they whould have if it wasnt for their meltdown against West Brom
Chelsea by their standerds a very poor season Andre Villas Boas was fired for failing to acheive his targets but since roberto di matteo took over things have turned around two finals in one season is something to be proud off
Everton as usual they have come good in the second half of the season and signings Nikika Jelavic and Steven Peinaar have worked fantasticly there home form has been great with wins against Chelsea Newcastle and Manchester city included.
Fulham
as usual a very solid season but at the start it look like they might go down but then they rallyed from november onwards despite losing Bobby Zamora in January
Liverpool their cup runs have been superb but their league form has been the opposite poor they drew two many home games and lost at Anfield to teams they shoudnt do like Wigan and West brom but sacking Kenny Dalglish may prove costly next season
Manchester City
they started the season in World Class form and where playing like a team who where going to win the league with a 6-1 win against rivals manchester united included but then around christmas and new year they tailed off a bit and in april they where 8 points behind top of the table Manchester United but in 2 weeks the. Eight point gap was swallowed up with the returning Carlos Tevez involved they won the league after scoring two goals in stoppage time against Qpr i think if it wasnt for all this Balotelli and Tevez stuff City whould have easily won the league because i think these things distracted the players at times
Manchester united
A trophieless season for the reds but throwing a eight point gap away with four games left is unbeliveable for a team of their experiance but simply they havent been good enough and personally i dont think united did their usual when they play well second half of the season, to be honest they never really played brilliantly all season in my opinion
Norwich
They where mosts favourites to go down bottom but they defied the odds. Skipper Grant Holt has been ecxellent and boss Paul Lambert has been brilliant. adapting to the premier leGue isnt easy and Norwich have done that well not even bieng in the relegation battle is a good acheivment
Qpr
For the money they have spent surviving on the last day isnt brilliant. But myself i give Mark Hughes credit for the job he has done since taking over in January the run in looked very hard for his side but they won most of their home matches whitch made them favourites going into the last day
Swansea their brilliant passing game has worked and going to the liberity this season for opposition players hasnt been enjoyed by many even away from home they have won a few and Gilfi Sigurdson has been a great loanee. I also very highly rate Nathan Dyer his speed and ability to cross is their for all to see
Sunderland
Since Martin O neill arrived things have changed dramaticly a good Fa cup run and a mid table finish is what the mackems didnt think theyd see at all this season under mr Bruce
Stoke
With Europa League involvment many expected them to drop a few places but they never did another solid season for the potters
Spurs
Finishing fourth may not be worth a champions league spot so how mist spurs rue their mid season blip whitch saw them drop a place despite bieng lots of points clear to north london rivals arsenal.
Wigan
They started their season very poorly collecting just five points from auguest into November they steadied their ship after that a little bit but in the new year they had another bad run whitch saw them odds on to go down. But in feburary they looked like they might be about to pull off an escape when they beat Bolton 2-1 at the Reebok stadium but came crashing back down to earth with only taking one point from their next two games but then wigan did pull off a fantastic fightback with wins against Liverpool Arsenal Manchester United and Newcaslte all involved in a brilliant last few months for latics fans the introduction of Shaun Maloney helped the latics finish 15th
West brom
A solid mid table finish was perhaps what many didnt expect and the fa saw something good about it because they appointed albions boss Roy Hogson as the next england manager.
Wolves
A very poor season and they sure payed the price for sacking mick macarthy relegated in April isnt something to be proud of their last win was in feburary whitch says it all
18/05/2012
Transfer Rumours!
Emile Heskey is wanted by Sunderland and May be approached when his contract at Aston Villa expires.
Manchester United and City are intrested in signing eden Hazard after he confirmed he wanted to leave to machester
Matthew Jarvis is beeing looked at By Wigan Athletic.
Reading are looking to secure Joe Cole for their first season back in the top flight the liverpool midfielder chas spent the season at lille
Luis Suarez has admited he whould welcome the opportunity to play in spain.
Fernando lorente is a target for Manchester City they are reported to be willing to pay 28m to secure his services
Fulham are winning the race for huddersfield striker Jordan Rhodes i
It is thought Norwich and Aston villa are as well intrested
Chelsea and everton are intrested im oscar Cardoza after he was told he chould leave benfica
Look out for your next transfer buluiten hear on Vt football!
Manchester United and City are intrested in signing eden Hazard after he confirmed he wanted to leave to machester
Matthew Jarvis is beeing looked at By Wigan Athletic.
Reading are looking to secure Joe Cole for their first season back in the top flight the liverpool midfielder chas spent the season at lille
Luis Suarez has admited he whould welcome the opportunity to play in spain.
Fernando lorente is a target for Manchester City they are reported to be willing to pay 28m to secure his services
Fulham are winning the race for huddersfield striker Jordan Rhodes i
It is thought Norwich and Aston villa are as well intrested
Chelsea and everton are intrested im oscar Cardoza after he was told he chould leave benfica
Look out for your next transfer buluiten hear on Vt football!
11/05/2012
Predictions week 10!
Its the last week of the season but sadly no special guest as yet!
Tom
Wigan 5-0 Wolves (3)
Chelsea 4-0 Blackburn (3)
Everton 1-3 Newcastle (0)
Man city 3-0 Qpr (3)
Norwich 0-2 Villa (Heskey double) (0)
Stoke 1-1 Bolton (3)
Sunderland 2-2 Man united (0)
Swansea 3-3 Liverpool (0)
Spurs 3-1 Fulham (3)
West Brom 0-0 Arsenal (0)
15pts
Vishal
Wigan 2-1 Wolves (3)
Chelsea 2-1 Blackburn (5)
Everton 0-1 Newcastle (0)
Man city 2-0 Qpr (3)
Norwich 0-0 Villa) (0)
Stoke 0-1 Bolton (0)
Sunderland 0-0 Man united (0)
Swansea 1-0Liverpool (5)
Spurs 3-1 Fulham (3)
West Brom 1-1Arsenal (0)
19pts
Winner Vishal!
Tom
Wigan 5-0 Wolves (3)
Chelsea 4-0 Blackburn (3)
Everton 1-3 Newcastle (0)
Man city 3-0 Qpr (3)
Norwich 0-2 Villa (Heskey double) (0)
Stoke 1-1 Bolton (3)
Sunderland 2-2 Man united (0)
Swansea 3-3 Liverpool (0)
Spurs 3-1 Fulham (3)
West Brom 0-0 Arsenal (0)
15pts
Vishal
Wigan 2-1 Wolves (3)
Chelsea 2-1 Blackburn (5)
Everton 0-1 Newcastle (0)
Man city 2-0 Qpr (3)
Norwich 0-0 Villa) (0)
Stoke 0-1 Bolton (0)
Sunderland 0-0 Man united (0)
Swansea 1-0Liverpool (5)
Spurs 3-1 Fulham (3)
West Brom 1-1Arsenal (0)
19pts
Winner Vishal!
09/05/2012
Final day preview!
The Title race.
Its hard to see anything other than Manchester City winning the title going into the last game of the season. both Manchester clubs are level on points at the top with City having the superiour goal difference by a long way! Both teams should win their games but united whould have to win a cricket score for them to lift the title away at Sunderland city can lift it in front of their own fans when they meet Qpr at the Etihad Stadium.
The Relegation Battle
With Wigan safe and Wolves and Blackburn down there is only one more relegation place left whitch will be taken by ethier Aston Villa Bolton or Qpr its very unlikely that Aston Vila will go down. All they need is a point at Norwich and even if they lose both Bolton and Qpr whould have to win heavily for them to go down, but the two teams really in the thick of things are Qpr and Bolton who both face difficult away trips Bolton go to the Brittania to face Stoke and Qpr take the long trip to Manchester city who are looking to bag the title. Bolton have to win to stand a chance of staying up but it wont be enough if Qpr win at man city its going to be a tence survival sunday!
Its hard to see anything other than Manchester City winning the title going into the last game of the season. both Manchester clubs are level on points at the top with City having the superiour goal difference by a long way! Both teams should win their games but united whould have to win a cricket score for them to lift the title away at Sunderland city can lift it in front of their own fans when they meet Qpr at the Etihad Stadium.
The Relegation Battle
With Wigan safe and Wolves and Blackburn down there is only one more relegation place left whitch will be taken by ethier Aston Villa Bolton or Qpr its very unlikely that Aston Vila will go down. All they need is a point at Norwich and even if they lose both Bolton and Qpr whould have to win heavily for them to go down, but the two teams really in the thick of things are Qpr and Bolton who both face difficult away trips Bolton go to the Brittania to face Stoke and Qpr take the long trip to Manchester city who are looking to bag the title. Bolton have to win to stand a chance of staying up but it wont be enough if Qpr win at man city its going to be a tence survival sunday!
05/05/2012
Predictions Week 9!
Last Week: Sorry we couldn't get it on last week, but I can tell you that I won.
The Week Before Last: Tom Farrell and I got 18 but Tom Horn got a lowly 6 in a low scoring week.
This Week: The usual prem games, with the Italian version of the el Classico and the FA Cup Final.
Special Guest: Mateusz Prokopczuk. One of our friends from school, and he's a Liverpool fan.
Mateusz:
Arsenal 3-1 Norwich (0)
Liverpool 3-1 Chelsea (FA Cup) (0)
Newcastle 1-3 Man City (3)
Aston Villa 0-2 Tottenham (0)
Bolton 1-1 WBA (3)
Fulham 2-1 Sunderland (5)
QPR 1-2 Stoke (0)
Wolves 1-3 Everton (0)
Man Utd 1-2 Swansea (0)
Blackburn 0-3 Wigan (3)
Liverpool 1-2 Chelsea (Prem) (0)
Inter Milan 1-3 AC Milan (0)
14 pts
Tom:
Arsenal 2-1 Norwich (0)
Liverpool 3-1 Chelsea (5)
Newcastle 1-4 Man City (3)
Aston Villa 0-1 Tottenham (0)
Bolton 0-4 WBA (0)
Fulham 1-0 Sunderland (3)
QPR 2-0 Stoke (3)
Wolves 0-5 Everton (0)
Man Utd 1-1 Swansea (0)
Blackburn 1-2 Wigan (3)
Liverpool 1-1 Chelsea (0)
Inter Milan 1-1 AC Milan (0)
17pts
Vishal:
Arsenal 2-1 Norwich (0)
Liverpool 2-1 Chelsea (0)
Newcastle 1-2 Man City (3)
Aston Villa 1-1 Tottenham (5)
Bolton 2-1 WBA (0)
Fulham 1-1 Sunderland (0)
QPR 1-0 Stoke (5)
Wolves 0-1 Everton (0)
Man Utd 3-1 Swansea (3)
Blackburn 1-0 Wigan (0)
Liverpool 1-1 Chelsea (0)
Inter Milan 1-3 AC Milan (0)
16pts
Table
Tom 17pts
Vishal 16pts
Mateusz 14pts
The Week Before Last: Tom Farrell and I got 18 but Tom Horn got a lowly 6 in a low scoring week.
This Week: The usual prem games, with the Italian version of the el Classico and the FA Cup Final.
Special Guest: Mateusz Prokopczuk. One of our friends from school, and he's a Liverpool fan.
Mateusz:
Arsenal 3-1 Norwich (0)
Liverpool 3-1 Chelsea (FA Cup) (0)
Newcastle 1-3 Man City (3)
Aston Villa 0-2 Tottenham (0)
Bolton 1-1 WBA (3)
Fulham 2-1 Sunderland (5)
QPR 1-2 Stoke (0)
Wolves 1-3 Everton (0)
Man Utd 1-2 Swansea (0)
Blackburn 0-3 Wigan (3)
Liverpool 1-2 Chelsea (Prem) (0)
Inter Milan 1-3 AC Milan (0)
14 pts
Tom:
Arsenal 2-1 Norwich (0)
Liverpool 3-1 Chelsea (5)
Newcastle 1-4 Man City (3)
Aston Villa 0-1 Tottenham (0)
Bolton 0-4 WBA (0)
Fulham 1-0 Sunderland (3)
QPR 2-0 Stoke (3)
Wolves 0-5 Everton (0)
Man Utd 1-1 Swansea (0)
Blackburn 1-2 Wigan (3)
Liverpool 1-1 Chelsea (0)
Inter Milan 1-1 AC Milan (0)
17pts
Vishal:
Arsenal 2-1 Norwich (0)
Liverpool 2-1 Chelsea (0)
Newcastle 1-2 Man City (3)
Aston Villa 1-1 Tottenham (5)
Bolton 2-1 WBA (0)
Fulham 1-1 Sunderland (0)
QPR 1-0 Stoke (5)
Wolves 0-1 Everton (0)
Man Utd 3-1 Swansea (3)
Blackburn 1-0 Wigan (0)
Liverpool 1-1 Chelsea (0)
Inter Milan 1-3 AC Milan (0)
16pts
Table
Tom 17pts
Vishal 16pts
Mateusz 14pts
Match Preview The Fa cup final Liverpool v Chelsea
The Fa cup final at wembely is always a big day for teams. But especially for these two whose league form hasnt put them in a position for Champions league football So trophies are what they need Liverpool sit seventh in the Premier League while chelsea sit fith but chould still qualify for the champions league for next season idf they beat Bayen Munich in the Champions league final but an Fa cup will be a good reason for Roman Abramovic to give Roberto Di Matteo the job even with only Europa League football, he has turned Chelsea around. For Liverpool and Kenny Dalglish its different their league form is awful for their standerds and the home defeat to Fulham just about summed it up. But on the bright side they have already won the Carling Cup and another trophy in the Fa Cup is just what they need to make their season more respectable.
Key men
Liverpool
Steven Gerrard must pull the strings in the midfield if Liverpool are to win thr game his passing is unbeatable he will have to be at his best to be involved against a powerfull Chelsea midfield.
Chelsea
Juan Mata
Must pull of and get crosses into the box he is chelsea's main creative threat
Key men
Liverpool
Steven Gerrard must pull the strings in the midfield if Liverpool are to win thr game his passing is unbeatable he will have to be at his best to be involved against a powerfull Chelsea midfield.
Chelsea
Juan Mata
Must pull of and get crosses into the box he is chelsea's main creative threat
29/04/2012
Match report Wigan 4-0 Newcastle
Wigan took a huge step towards premier League survival and put a dent in Newcastles Champions league hopes with a 4-0 thrashing at a rocking DW stadium.
The game started in a open fashion with both teams looking dangerous going forward especially wigan who where creating chances at will.
In the thirteenth minuite wigan's pressure payed when a Emmerson Boyce cross found Victor Moses in the box and he hedded in to give the latics a well deserved lead.
It didnt stop there. Just two minuites later Wigan where at it again Moses again the scorer, stabbing in after a Jean Beausejour cross caused havoc in the box.
Shaun Maloney was at the centre of everything Wigan where doing and he got his reward after a lovely passing move came to Maloney who finished cooly. Newcastle's confiedence was draining by the second.
Franco di santo was running the show up front and he was working as hard as ever up front. And he got his goal after lobbing Tim Krul from the edge of the box. Just before the half time whistle whitch everyone connected to Newcastle United was glad to here. Especially Alan Pardew!
The second half started in a similar way and wigan shouldve added to their lead when Jean Beausejour crossed it to make a huge scramble in the box whitch nor Moses or Mccarthy chould finish off.
Papiss Cisse should of pulled one back for Newcastle but his header bounded against Ali al Habsi's bar before Hatem Ben Arfa shot just wide and Demba Ba forced a great safe of Al Habsi.
But it was wigan who should of added a fith goal Conor Sammon managed to get behind the Newcastle defence after playing a swift one two with Shaun Maloney but his shot was cleared of the line by Farbincio Collichini but 4-0 it stayed!
Man of the match
Shaun Maloney
The game started in a open fashion with both teams looking dangerous going forward especially wigan who where creating chances at will.
In the thirteenth minuite wigan's pressure payed when a Emmerson Boyce cross found Victor Moses in the box and he hedded in to give the latics a well deserved lead.
It didnt stop there. Just two minuites later Wigan where at it again Moses again the scorer, stabbing in after a Jean Beausejour cross caused havoc in the box.
Shaun Maloney was at the centre of everything Wigan where doing and he got his reward after a lovely passing move came to Maloney who finished cooly. Newcastle's confiedence was draining by the second.
Franco di santo was running the show up front and he was working as hard as ever up front. And he got his goal after lobbing Tim Krul from the edge of the box. Just before the half time whistle whitch everyone connected to Newcastle United was glad to here. Especially Alan Pardew!
The second half started in a similar way and wigan shouldve added to their lead when Jean Beausejour crossed it to make a huge scramble in the box whitch nor Moses or Mccarthy chould finish off.
Papiss Cisse should of pulled one back for Newcastle but his header bounded against Ali al Habsi's bar before Hatem Ben Arfa shot just wide and Demba Ba forced a great safe of Al Habsi.
But it was wigan who should of added a fith goal Conor Sammon managed to get behind the Newcastle defence after playing a swift one two with Shaun Maloney but his shot was cleared of the line by Farbincio Collichini but 4-0 it stayed!
Man of the match
Shaun Maloney
26/04/2012
Do England have a chance at the Euro's?
Well at the moment no! We havent even got a Manager or even a Captain. Not great with a huge Tourdement just round the corner!
Who should be the next boss?
Fora me their is three contenders Harry Redknapp (Spurs) Guss Hidink (Unemployed) and Roy Hogson. But the way te Fa are at the minuite i woudnt be suprised to see Stuart Pearce's name on the job, for at least Euro 2012, but the vast majority of fans want Harry Redknapp, and understandably.
Who should be the next Captain?
Most people will probably say Steven Gerrard but i think Scott Parker deserves to be captain his work effort is superb aswell as his attitude. He is a great roll modell and is never in the news for the wrong reason. Surely a valiad contender at least?
The Squad for the euro's (what i'd pick and key members who must be fit/play well)
If Jack Whilshere can find fitness on time he should be on the plane along with Gunners teammates Alex Oxlade Chamberlin and Theo Walcott
25 man Squad
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Goalkeepers
Joe Hart
John Ruddy
Ben Foster
Defenders
Kyle Walker
Micah Richards
Gary Cahill
John Terry
Phil Jones
Rio Ferdinand
Leighton Baines
Ashley Cole
Midfield.
Theo Walcott
Aaron lennon
Steven Gerrard
Frank Lampard
Scott Parker
Gareth barry
Ashley Young
Alex Oxlade Chamberlin
Jack Whilsere
Strikers
Wayne Rooney
Grant Holt
Danny Welbeck
Darren Bent
Peter Crouch
There is my Squad! Feel free to comment your 25 man Squad!
Starting line up for the first game (Rooney is suspended)
Hart, Richards, Cahill, Terry, Cole, Parker, (C) Whilshere/ Gerrard Wallcott, Young, Oxlade Chamberlin, Welbeck
Do we have a chance ? If the young players like oxlade chamberlin and Jones can do well then yes! Come on England!
Who should be the next boss?
Fora me their is three contenders Harry Redknapp (Spurs) Guss Hidink (Unemployed) and Roy Hogson. But the way te Fa are at the minuite i woudnt be suprised to see Stuart Pearce's name on the job, for at least Euro 2012, but the vast majority of fans want Harry Redknapp, and understandably.
Who should be the next Captain?
Most people will probably say Steven Gerrard but i think Scott Parker deserves to be captain his work effort is superb aswell as his attitude. He is a great roll modell and is never in the news for the wrong reason. Surely a valiad contender at least?
The Squad for the euro's (what i'd pick and key members who must be fit/play well)
If Jack Whilshere can find fitness on time he should be on the plane along with Gunners teammates Alex Oxlade Chamberlin and Theo Walcott
25 man Squad
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Goalkeepers
Joe Hart
John Ruddy
Ben Foster
Defenders
Kyle Walker
Micah Richards
Gary Cahill
John Terry
Phil Jones
Rio Ferdinand
Leighton Baines
Ashley Cole
Midfield.
Theo Walcott
Aaron lennon
Steven Gerrard
Frank Lampard
Scott Parker
Gareth barry
Ashley Young
Alex Oxlade Chamberlin
Jack Whilsere
Strikers
Wayne Rooney
Grant Holt
Danny Welbeck
Darren Bent
Peter Crouch
There is my Squad! Feel free to comment your 25 man Squad!
Starting line up for the first game (Rooney is suspended)
Hart, Richards, Cahill, Terry, Cole, Parker, (C) Whilshere/ Gerrard Wallcott, Young, Oxlade Chamberlin, Welbeck
Do we have a chance ? If the young players like oxlade chamberlin and Jones can do well then yes! Come on England!
23/04/2012
Player report!
Ok let me explain this. From now on im going to be doing a report on a player so for example if i was doing Adabayo Akinfenwa i'd do strengh 10/10 etc.
Nothing better than to start with a tank so our player this week is......... Emile Heskey!
Shooting 4/10
Strength 10/10
Shot power 6/10
Heading 8/10
Goalscoring 2/10
Speed 4/10
Jumping 5/10
Finishing 4/10
Overall 7/10
Nothing better than to start with a tank so our player this week is......... Emile Heskey!
Shooting 4/10
Strength 10/10
Shot power 6/10
Heading 8/10
Goalscoring 2/10
Speed 4/10
Jumping 5/10
Finishing 4/10
Overall 7/10
22/04/2012
Predictions Week 7!
Last Week: I think I went a bit over the top last week with some of my predictions and only got 25. Tom got 33 and won with a clear 8 point margin.
Special Guest: We've not had one for a while. But this week is different! We aim to have one right until the end of the season to predict the last hurdle. And this week it's Tom Farrell! He's one of the admins on the facebook page and one of our jolly friends.
This week: All the prem games, 3 Championship, the El Classico and the 2nd leg of the Champions League. Can Vishal make it a hattrick of Wigan games predicted correctly? He's got the last 2 perfect!
Tom F:
Arsenal 2-1 Chelsea (0)
Aston Villa 0-2 Sunderland (0)
Blackburn 0-1 Norwich (0)
Bolton 0-0 Swansea (3)
Fulham 1-2 Wigan (0)
Newcastle 2-0 Stoke (3)
QPR 1-3 Tottenham (0)
Middlesborough 0-2 Southampton (0)
Cardiff 3-3 Leeds (3)
Blackpool 2-2 Burnley (0)
Barcelona 1-2 Real Madrid (5)
Liverpool 3-0 West Brom (0)
Man Utd 1-2 Everton (0)
Wolves 1-4 Man City (3)
Tom H:
Arsenal 0-2 Chelsea (0)
Aston Villa 1-0 Sunderland (0)
Blackburn 1-1 Norwich (0)
Bolton 0-2 Swansea (0)
Fulham 1-2 Wigan (0)
(He originally said 1-1 but changed it because he's a Latic fan//Vishal)
Newcastle 0-1 Stoke (0)
QPR 1-1 Tottenham (0)
Middlesborough 0-1 Southampton (0)
Cardiff 1-2 Leeds (0)
Blackpool 0-0 Burnley (0)
Barcelona 3-2 Real Madrid (0)
Liverpool 0-2 West Brom (3)
Man Utd 1-6 Everton (0)
(Seriously?//Vishal))
Wolves 1-4 Man City (3)
Vishal:
Arsenal 1-1 Chelsea (3)
Aston Villa 2-1 Sunderland (0)
Blackburn 1-1 Norwich (0)
Bolton 0-0 Swansea (0)
Fulham 2-1 Wigan (5)
Newcastle 2-0 Stoke (3)
QPR 1-1 Tottenham (0)
Middlesborough 1-2 Southampton (0)
Cardiff 2-1 Leeds (0)
Blackpool 2-1 Burnley (3)
Barcelona 1-1 Real Madrid (0)
Liverpool 2-0 West Brom (0)
Man Utd 3-1 Everton (0)
Wolves 1-4 Man City (3)
(1-4's all round)
Special Guest: We've not had one for a while. But this week is different! We aim to have one right until the end of the season to predict the last hurdle. And this week it's Tom Farrell! He's one of the admins on the facebook page and one of our jolly friends.
This week: All the prem games, 3 Championship, the El Classico and the 2nd leg of the Champions League. Can Vishal make it a hattrick of Wigan games predicted correctly? He's got the last 2 perfect!
Tom F:
Arsenal 2-1 Chelsea (0)
Aston Villa 0-2 Sunderland (0)
Blackburn 0-1 Norwich (0)
Bolton 0-0 Swansea (3)
Fulham 1-2 Wigan (0)
Newcastle 2-0 Stoke (3)
QPR 1-3 Tottenham (0)
Middlesborough 0-2 Southampton (0)
Cardiff 3-3 Leeds (3)
Blackpool 2-2 Burnley (0)
Barcelona 1-2 Real Madrid (5)
Liverpool 3-0 West Brom (0)
Man Utd 1-2 Everton (0)
Wolves 1-4 Man City (3)
Tom H:
Arsenal 0-2 Chelsea (0)
Aston Villa 1-0 Sunderland (0)
Blackburn 1-1 Norwich (0)
Bolton 0-2 Swansea (0)
Fulham 1-2 Wigan (0)
(He originally said 1-1 but changed it because he's a Latic fan//Vishal)
Newcastle 0-1 Stoke (0)
QPR 1-1 Tottenham (0)
Middlesborough 0-1 Southampton (0)
Cardiff 1-2 Leeds (0)
Blackpool 0-0 Burnley (0)
Barcelona 3-2 Real Madrid (0)
Liverpool 0-2 West Brom (3)
Man Utd 1-6 Everton (0)
(Seriously?//Vishal))
Wolves 1-4 Man City (3)
Vishal:
Arsenal 1-1 Chelsea (3)
Aston Villa 2-1 Sunderland (0)
Blackburn 1-1 Norwich (0)
Bolton 0-0 Swansea (0)
Fulham 2-1 Wigan (5)
Newcastle 2-0 Stoke (3)
QPR 1-1 Tottenham (0)
Middlesborough 1-2 Southampton (0)
Cardiff 2-1 Leeds (0)
Blackpool 2-1 Burnley (3)
Barcelona 1-1 Real Madrid (0)
Liverpool 2-0 West Brom (0)
Man Utd 3-1 Everton (0)
Wolves 1-4 Man City (3)
(1-4's all round)
19/04/2012
Team of the season. Tom
Gk Al Habsi ( Wigan)
RB Walker (Spurs)
CB Kompany (Man city)
CB Williams (Swansea)
LB Jose Enrique (Liverpool)
CM Scott Parker (Spurs) (C)
CM Yaya Toure (Man city)
CM David Silva (Man city)
RM Valencia (Man United)
ST Van Persie (Arsenal)
LM Mata (Chelsea)
Subs Rooney (.man united
John Ruddy (Norwich)
Grant Holt (Norwich
Alex Oxlade Chamberlin (Arsenal)
Gareth Bale (Spurs
Mikel Arteta arsenal)
Younas Kaboul (Spurs)
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Tom and vishal!
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Tom and vishal!
World knowlege test 3 (comment your answers please)
A bit of a tank special this time!
1. True or false?
Emile Heskey is Brazilian?
2. Who did Thierry Henry go on a 2 month loan two in January?
3. Who did Emmanuel Frimpong go on loan to in January? Before getting injured
4. Who scored the winner in Wigans 1-0 win over manchester united this month?
5. True or false ?
Crawley are in League 1?
6. Who does tank Adabayo Akinfenwa play for?
7. What is the name of Norwiches stadium?
8. Who did Taye Taiwo join in january
9. Who is the manager of Reading?
10. Whitch club is George Elokobi currently on loan at?
1. True or false?
Emile Heskey is Brazilian?
2. Who did Thierry Henry go on a 2 month loan two in January?
3. Who did Emmanuel Frimpong go on loan to in January? Before getting injured
4. Who scored the winner in Wigans 1-0 win over manchester united this month?
5. True or false ?
Crawley are in League 1?
6. Who does tank Adabayo Akinfenwa play for?
7. What is the name of Norwiches stadium?
8. Who did Taye Taiwo join in january
9. Who is the manager of Reading?
10. Whitch club is George Elokobi currently on loan at?
17/04/2012
The Premier League: 20 Seasons!
The Barclays Premier League is honouring its greatest players, managers and moments with the 20 Seasons Awards.
This season is the 20th campaign of the Premier League and to celebrate the landmark, accolades will be awarded to those that have helped make the competition the most watched in the world.
Today, after weeks of deliberation, the shortlists have been announced and our reporter, Vishal, has chosen what he thinks should be the winners!
Best Match: Portsmouth 7-4 Reading 2006/07
Best Goal: Paulo di Canio, West Ham v Wimbledon 1999/00
Best Celebration: Jimmy Bullard, Man City v Hull City 2009/10
Best Save: Craig Gordan, Sunderland v Bolton Wanderers 2010/11
Best Team: Personally, I think Heskey, Frimpong and Elokobi should be here but sadly they weren't nominated.
Comment below if you disagree, or visit the premier league website to vote for yourself!
16/04/2012
Team scouting report
This time we look at Aston Villa! The spine.
Goalkeeper
Shay Given
Joined from Manchester City in the summer and has secured a reguler ace in the side.
Defender
James Collins
One of the most commited defenders around he is never afraid to commit himself
Midfielder
Stephen Ireland
His bursts from midfield are brilliant he is crucial in the absence of Darren Bent and Stylian Petrov.
Striker
Emile Heskey
The ex England international maybe doesnt score as many goals as a striker should but his work effort and his abilty to hold the ball up is second to none in the absence of darren Bent and Gabriel Agbonlohor playing on the wing he is the main striker at Villa Park
Best starting 11 (Bent and Petrov are unavalible Bent for injury and Petrov with likuemea otherwise they whould be in the team)
Given
Hutton Collins (solid as a rock!)
Dunne
Warnock
Albrighton
Ireland (drives through defences!)
Herd
N'Zogbia (pace on the wing!)
Heskey( a tank!)
Agbonlahor
Monday Madness!
Naoaki Aoyama trips himself up to concede comical goal
Naoaki Aoyama has booked a place on next Christmas's football bloopers videos, thanks to his role in a comical goal.
The Yokohama F Marinos defender presumably intended to demonstrate how to coolly play the ball out from the back when it was knocked to him on the halfway line early in a J-League Cup match against Consadole Sapporo.
Unfortunately for the 25-year-old, he did the opposite and managed to trip himself up as he backpedalled.Things got even worse for him, as Sapporo striker Hideo Oshima latched on to the loose ball, advanced unchallenged into the penalty area and slotted it past the goalkeeper to make it 1-0 after just six minutes.
Cesc Fabregas does silly dance before Lionel Messi free-kick for Barcelona
Cesc Fabregas has been caught on camera trying to pull off some extremely bizarre dance moves to distract an opposition goalkeeper as his Barcelona team-mate Lionel Messi waited to take a free-kick.
In scenes reminiscent of former Liverpool goalkeeper Bruce Grobbelaar's famous wobbly legs, the former Arsenal midfielder claps his hands and shimmies about as he takes his place in the wall in an apparent attempt to confuse Levante keeper Gustavo Munua.
In a video posted on YouTube set to the Benny Hill theme tune, Fabregas - who appears completely unabashed about the zany shapes he is throwing - stoops down, waves, bunny hops and even gives what can only be described as a zombie impression as Levante players seem to complain. The 24-year-old's wacky antics prove to be for nothing however, as Messi fires his free-kick high and wide over the Levante bar.
Andrey Arshavin celebrates goal by standing on team-mate
Andrey Arshavin's new goal celebration looks unlikely to catch on, as it involves standing two-footed on an injured team-mate.
The Arsenal midfielder, who is currently on loan at Zenit St Petersburg, demonstrated the technique in Saturday's big game against CSKA Moscow.Zenit's Vladimir Bystrov opened the scoring with a diving header midway through the second half of the top-of-the-table clash.He injured himself in the process and fell to the floor while celebrating, but Arshavin was less sympathetic than his colleague might have expected him to be.Instead of helping, he deliberately stood on Bystrov's stomach.
The key to Carroll's form: hair gel.
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Liverpool defender Martin Kelly believes he knows the secret to Andy Carroll's recent return to goalscoring form - some new hair gel he's borrowed from team-mate Jordan Henderson.
Just days after scoring a last-gasp winner for the Reds in a remarkable 3-2 win at Blackburn, Carroll was the Anfield hero again - this time with a similarly late strike to down local rivals Everton in a thrilling FA Cup semi-final at Wembley.But before Kopites get too carried away with their £35m man's resurgence, Kelly has provided some pretty straightforward reasoning on Carroll's form - revealing the long-haired Geordie has been partaking in some new product for his hair.
Crawley Town players burst into song after manager Steve Evans leaves club
It is safe to say Steve Evans was not a manager loved by his players after members of his old team were so delighted he had left for Rotherham United they burst into glorious song, in a moment caught on video."We're singing a song cos the fat man's gone!"
Fulham buy 12 hens to help save £5,000 a year in catering costs
Fulham has shelled out on 12 hens in order to cut the costs of providing eggs for its players.Martin Jol's squad apparently get through 90 eggs each week, and it is hoped that this egg-centric plan will drastically reduce catering costs by £5,000 a year.14/04/2012
Suárez to sacrifice himself for Liverpool success
Striker ready to do all he can to reach final
Luis Suarez admits he would repeat his World Cup handball to help Liverpool beat Everton in their FA Cup semi-final.
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| The World Cup incident |
The Uruguayan stopped the ball on the line, earning a red card in the process, to help his side beat Ghana in the quarter-finals in South Africa in 2010.
The controversial forward claims he would do the same if it helped Liverpool overcome local rivals Everton at Wembley.
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"The sacrifice I made was because it was so important for Uruguay to make the semi-finals," Suarez is quoted as saying in The Sun. "Now I want to win this semi-final."
"It will take an enormous effort but I am dedicated to the team. If I am obliged to stop a ball in the last minute and we win, then I will repeat the action."
"Success for Liverpool is more important to me than anything else. But I do hope there is no drama like this for me."
13/04/2012
Toms footy jokes!
Most of them made by tom himself!
Whats the difference between Torres' career and Torres' hair?
A. His hair has highlights!
Whats the difference between a refferee and a united fan?
A. Not much , they both want Man united to win every game!
It’ll be nice for Emile when he weds Chantelle Tagoe. It’ll make a change to hear “Mrs Heskey” instead of “Heskey misses”.
Emile plans to open a pub when he retires – because he’s great at putting shots over the bar.
Robert Green faced over 100 shots in training today without conceding a goal. Tomorrow, he and Heskey will train with the rest of the squad.
Carroll 'I've just had a good idea for strengthening the team.'
Dalglish : `Good! When are you leaving?'
Man United have today released their new kit Black shirts black shorts black socks and a whistle.
A poor old Arsenal fan!
They say that pessimists see the cup as half empty, and optimists as half full
My team haven't even seen the cup !
Whats the difference between Torres' career and Torres' hair?
A. His hair has highlights!
Whats the difference between a refferee and a united fan?
A. Not much , they both want Man united to win every game!
It’ll be nice for Emile when he weds Chantelle Tagoe. It’ll make a change to hear “Mrs Heskey” instead of “Heskey misses”.
Emile plans to open a pub when he retires – because he’s great at putting shots over the bar.
Robert Green faced over 100 shots in training today without conceding a goal. Tomorrow, he and Heskey will train with the rest of the squad.
Carroll 'I've just had a good idea for strengthening the team.'
Dalglish : `Good! When are you leaving?'
Man United have today released their new kit Black shirts black shorts black socks and a whistle.
A poor old Arsenal fan!
They say that pessimists see the cup as half empty, and optimists as half full
My team haven't even seen the cup !
Liverpool v Everton Preview
Merseyside pride and a
place in the FA Cup final will be at stake when Liverpool and Everton
rekindle their fierce rivalry at Wembley Stadium.
A semi-final showdown at the home of English football appears to
have all the makings of a cup classic, with derby tensions adding extra
spice to what is always a special occasion.The decision to host the FA Cup semi-finals at Wembley has been questioned by many, but fixtures such as this deserve the grandest of stages.
Both sides will make the journey to the capital on Saturday buoyed by successful showings in their last Premier League outings.
Liverpool finally got back to winning ways at Blackburn on Tuesday and took the opportunity at Ewood Park to rest key men, meaning they have fresh legs to call upon.
Everton swept aside Sunderland, the side they saw off in the quarter-finals of the cup, at Goodison Park
and are now unbeaten in their last five games in all competitions.League form tends to go out of the window in knockout football, though, and the fact that local bragging rights have been added to the mix means anything is possible this weekend.
The Toffees have emerged victorious in the last two cup dates between the two, with replay successes earned in 2009 and 1991.
Liverpool have prevailed when it matters most, though, with all-Merseyside finals in 1986 and 1989 going the way of the Reds.
Kenny Dalglish's side have also tasted Wembley glory once already this season, with the Carling Cup tucked away in their trophy cabinet.
Keeper Issues
Goalkeeper Brad Jones is set to make his first start since December 2010 as Liverpool prepare to turn to their third-choice shot-stopper.The Australian comes into the side in place of suspended duo Jose Reina and Alexander Doni.
Defenders Daniel Agger and Glen Johnson are pushing for starting places having both made their comebacks from injury in the midweek win at Blackburn.
Steven Gerrard, Jose Enrique and Luis Suarez were left on the bench at Ewood Park, but they are expected to come back into Dalglish's starting XI on Saturday.
Strongest side
Everton manager David Moyes is set to revert to his strongest line-up after resting a number of players on Easter Monday.Defender Leighton Baines, midfielder Tim Cahill and striker Nikica Jelavic are all set to return having been left out of the squad for the 4-0 win over Sunderland.
On-loan Tottenham midfielder Steven Pienaar is cup-tied but Darron Gibson will return to the team having been an unused substitute earlier in the week.
Easter Review
No better place to start than the title race! On sunday it looked over Arsenal beat Man City 1-0 and United secured a eight point gap over city with a 2-0 win over Qpr. But then on wednesday the title race was swung back open! A Shaun Maloney goal enshured Wigan beat Man united 1-0 for the first time in their history, and with Manchester City winning 4-0 against West Brom Man uniteds lead was cut back to five points going into the weekends fixtures.
Down at the bottom over easter not many teams have picked up points on saturday the only team at the bottom to pick up a single point where Aston Villa who drew 1-1 at Anfield Wigan lost 2-1 at Chelsea Bolton lost 3-0 at home to Fulham Blackburn lost 3-0 at West Brom bottom side wolves lost 2-1 at Stoke and Qpr lost away at united.
Into midweek at the bottom and Wigan gave their Survival chances a real Boost with a unexpected victory over Man United the only other side to win where Qpr who beat Swansea 3-0 Bolton lost 2-0 to on form Newcastle a late Andy Carroll strike saw Blackburn slump to their third succesive defeat and Wolves lost 3-0 at home to Champions League hopefulls Arsenal
Down at the bottom over easter not many teams have picked up points on saturday the only team at the bottom to pick up a single point where Aston Villa who drew 1-1 at Anfield Wigan lost 2-1 at Chelsea Bolton lost 3-0 at home to Fulham Blackburn lost 3-0 at West Brom bottom side wolves lost 2-1 at Stoke and Qpr lost away at united.
Into midweek at the bottom and Wigan gave their Survival chances a real Boost with a unexpected victory over Man United the only other side to win where Qpr who beat Swansea 3-0 Bolton lost 2-0 to on form Newcastle a late Andy Carroll strike saw Blackburn slump to their third succesive defeat and Wolves lost 3-0 at home to Champions League hopefulls Arsenal
12/04/2012
Predictions Week 6!
Last Week: Sadly, last time round we didn't get to predict the results but this time we will...
So, the week before: Quite low scoring. Vishal defeated Tom by 17 to 12.
Week 6: Lots of big games all over the UK. Staying local as the season gets to a close and therefore more interesting.
Vishal:
Southampton 2-2 Reading (0)
Barnet 3-2 Hereford (Huge relegation decider in League 2) (0)
Norwich 0-3 Man City (3)
Sunderland 3-1 Wolves (0)
Swansea 2-1 Blackburn (3)
West Brom 2-1 QPR (3)
Liverpool 3-2 Everton (Can't trust Brad Jones) (3)
Doncaster 3-2 Portsmouth (Last v next to last in the C'ship) (0)
Rochdale 3-2 Exeter (Another big relegation toughie, but in League 1) (5)
Aberdeen 2-1 Hibernain (Scottish Cup Semi) (0)
Man Utd 3-3 Aston Villa (Heskey hattrick!) (0)
Tottenham 1-1 Chelsea (Friedel the hero in the penalty shootout!) (0)
Celtic 2-1 Hearts (The other Scottish semi) (0)
Neath 1-3 Bangor (Big game in Wales) (5)
Arsenal 1-2 Wigan (5)
Tom:
Southampton 1-3 Reading (5)
Barnet 1-1 Hereford (5)
Norwich 1-3 Man City (3)
Sunderland 5-0 Wolves (0)
Swansea 4-1 Blackburn (3)
West Brom 1-0 QPR (5)
Liverpool 2-3 Everton (0)
Doncaster 1-2 Portsmouth (3)
Rochdale 1-1 Exeter (0)
Aberdeen 0-2 Hibernain (3)
Man Utd 2-0 Aston Villa (3)
Tottenham 3-1 Chelsea (3)
Celtic 2-0 Hearts (0)
Neath 0-0 Bangor (0)
Arsenal 1-1 Wigan (0)
So, the week before: Quite low scoring. Vishal defeated Tom by 17 to 12.
Week 6: Lots of big games all over the UK. Staying local as the season gets to a close and therefore more interesting.
Vishal:
Southampton 2-2 Reading (0)
Barnet 3-2 Hereford (Huge relegation decider in League 2) (0)
Norwich 0-3 Man City (3)
Sunderland 3-1 Wolves (0)
Swansea 2-1 Blackburn (3)
West Brom 2-1 QPR (3)
Liverpool 3-2 Everton (Can't trust Brad Jones) (3)
Doncaster 3-2 Portsmouth (Last v next to last in the C'ship) (0)
Rochdale 3-2 Exeter (Another big relegation toughie, but in League 1) (5)
Aberdeen 2-1 Hibernain (Scottish Cup Semi) (0)
Man Utd 3-3 Aston Villa (Heskey hattrick!) (0)
Tottenham 1-1 Chelsea (Friedel the hero in the penalty shootout!) (0)
Celtic 2-1 Hearts (The other Scottish semi) (0)
Neath 1-3 Bangor (Big game in Wales) (5)
Arsenal 1-2 Wigan (5)
Tom:
Southampton 1-3 Reading (5)
Barnet 1-1 Hereford (5)
Norwich 1-3 Man City (3)
Sunderland 5-0 Wolves (0)
Swansea 4-1 Blackburn (3)
West Brom 1-0 QPR (5)
Liverpool 2-3 Everton (0)
Doncaster 1-2 Portsmouth (3)
Rochdale 1-1 Exeter (0)
Aberdeen 0-2 Hibernain (3)
Man Utd 2-0 Aston Villa (3)
Tottenham 3-1 Chelsea (3)
Celtic 2-0 Hearts (0)
Neath 0-0 Bangor (0)
Arsenal 1-1 Wigan (0)
Match Report Wigan 1-0 Manchester United
One of the shocks of the season came as Wigan provided a huge boost to their survival hopes and maybe opened up the title race to both Manchester teams
The game started in a end to end fashion but Wigan where winning all the 50-50's and where starting to take control of the game with James Macarthy and James Macarthur running the midfield for the Latics.
On the half our mark Victor Moses had a clear goal dissalowed after a great Shaun Maloney corner.
Straight after the break Wigans pressure paid off Jean Beausejour and Shaun Maloney playing a lovely one two on the edge of the box and then smashing the ball into David De Geas net to send the Dw into raptures.
The closest united came in the spell after was a Wayne Rooney shot whitch just went over shortly after rooney was replaced. Wigan chould of doubeld their lead when Conor Sammon went down the wing and pulled it back for Momo Diame who hit his shot straight at De Gea
United players where addament that Figueroa had handeld the ball in the box but according to the Reff Phil Dowd and linesman there was nothing doing and 1-0 it stayed.
Man of the match.
Wigans Shaun Maloney
The game started in a end to end fashion but Wigan where winning all the 50-50's and where starting to take control of the game with James Macarthy and James Macarthur running the midfield for the Latics.
On the half our mark Victor Moses had a clear goal dissalowed after a great Shaun Maloney corner.
Straight after the break Wigans pressure paid off Jean Beausejour and Shaun Maloney playing a lovely one two on the edge of the box and then smashing the ball into David De Geas net to send the Dw into raptures.
The closest united came in the spell after was a Wayne Rooney shot whitch just went over shortly after rooney was replaced. Wigan chould of doubeld their lead when Conor Sammon went down the wing and pulled it back for Momo Diame who hit his shot straight at De Gea
United players where addament that Figueroa had handeld the ball in the box but according to the Reff Phil Dowd and linesman there was nothing doing and 1-0 it stayed.
Man of the match.
Wigans Shaun Maloney
09/04/2012
Monday Madness!
Ipswich's Tractor Boys horse around for new kit launch on Suffolk farm!
They may be known as the Tractor Boys but Ipswich Town's players seemed to take the nickname a bit too literally at the launch of their new kit at a muddy farm in Suffolk.
Brazillian midfielder attacks ref after being sent off!
Footballers are often close to going over the edge in a game that's full of passion but are normally stopped from doing so by team-mates or their own common sense.
This mechanism for preventing things from getting out of control failed last week when Iranduba's Derlan lost all sense of rationality and attacked a referee during a league match in Brazil.
Neil Warnock takes Leeds squad on bonding trip to Flamingo Land!
Manager Neil Warnock thought of a novel way to lift the spirits of his Leeds United squad following a recent dip in form, by taking them on a trip to Flamingo Land.
APOEL's Paulo Jorge gets two teeth knocked then pulls another out himself!
Brave APOEL Nicosia's run in the Champions League was ended by a rampant Real Madrid, but the men on the pitch gave everything for the cause.
Centre back Paulo Jorge gave more than most in the clash at the Santiago Bernebeu as he left the pitch with three less teeth than he started the game with.
Motherwell FC bus gets stuck under bridge after match!
The Motherwell Football Club's team bus found itself wedged underneath a bridge as it took players home from today's Clydesdale Bank Premier League match.
Motherwell were driving back west from an away match against Hibernian when their coach driver steered the bus under a low bridge on New Street, Edinburgh.
A spokesman from the club claimed that the incident, which occurred at 3:50pm on Sunday afternoon, was down to one of the staff claiming to have found 'a short cut' off the main route. Despite all the commotion he added the situation was only 'wee mishap.'
08/04/2012
Match Report Chelsea 2-1 Wigan
Two contriversial goals saw chelsea take a huge step towards champions league football for next season.
The game started in a open fashion with both teams keeping the ball well and both creating good chances.A Gary Cahill shot from the edge of the box nearly found its way into the net but Wigan keeper Ali Al Habsi pulled lff one of his many ecxellent saves to enshure wigan went in level at the break deservedly.
The second half started in a similar fashion both teams playing decently well Wigan where having most of the ball. But then against the run of play Chelsea struck the ball was played in by Juan Mata and found defender Branislav Ivanovic who finished later replays showed he was clearly offside with Wigan players surronding the reff.
But soon after wigan drew back level with Diame scoring a superb left foot strike but chelsea came back to win late on with Mata scoring but again it seemed offside
The game started in a open fashion with both teams keeping the ball well and both creating good chances.A Gary Cahill shot from the edge of the box nearly found its way into the net but Wigan keeper Ali Al Habsi pulled lff one of his many ecxellent saves to enshure wigan went in level at the break deservedly.
The second half started in a similar fashion both teams playing decently well Wigan where having most of the ball. But then against the run of play Chelsea struck the ball was played in by Juan Mata and found defender Branislav Ivanovic who finished later replays showed he was clearly offside with Wigan players surronding the reff.
But soon after wigan drew back level with Diame scoring a superb left foot strike but chelsea came back to win late on with Mata scoring but again it seemed offside
02/04/2012
Monday Madness!
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A cheeky ballboy, who stepped onto the pitch during a Brazilian league match and denied the opposition a goal, would be advised to lay low for the time being after his outrageous stunt sparked an on-field storm.
We're sure ballboys across the world have often dreamt of bursting onto the scene and helping their team in their hour of need, but we doubt many have actually dared to do it.
However, one youngster wasn't so shy and decided to make a last-ditch clearance when his side faced conceding a certain goal.
The clash between Bradford City and Crawley Town was marred by a post-match brawl, which led to five players being shown a red card in the dressing rooms.
01/04/2012
Season awards.
Its come to this stage of the season where we decide who deserves the awards for great/ bad things this season.
1. Players of the season
Im going to choose a player from eaach team and put them into order 1--20
Arsenal.
Player Robin Van persie
Rvp has been on fire all season.
Aston Villa
Darren Bent
Provided key goals at key times!
Blackburn
Yakubu
Scored most of Blackburns goals and has kept the fight alive!
Bolton
Mark davies
Provided some creativity in Boltons midfield
Chelsea
Juan Mata
Linked up well with chelsea's experianced player and has played well at difficult times
Everton
Royston Drenthe
The loanne has been something dfferent for everton he scares defences
Fulham
Clint Dempsey
Fulham have been brilliant all season especially Dempsey his driving from midfield is top notch!
Liverpool
Martin Skyrtel
He has been a rock at the back for liverpool all season.
Manchester city
Vincent Kompany
The skipper has carried city through tough times and has been a great defender
Norwich.
Grant Holt
Scored at some of the big grounds and really has played well and worked hard every game
Qpr
Joey Barton
Works hard in midfield every miniute of every game deserves to be captin
Stoke
Ryan shotton
Really come into his own this season now he is a reguler in the first team
Sunderland.
James Mclean
Since martin o neill arrived he has been a reguler and goals have flew in!
Swansea
Scott Sinclair
Scored and set up lots and lots of goals for the flying swans!
Spurs
Bennit Assou Ekkoto
Not got the praise he deserves for a fantastic season he is a great defender and can attack two!
West Brom
Peter Odemwinge
Provided the main source of goals in west broms good season!
Wigan.
Ali al Habsi
Some of his saves have been world class his penalty save against liverpool is one of many great and important saves!
Wolves
Wayne Hennesy
Most of the goals conceded arent his folt some of his saves have been worthy of a higher finish
Overall team of the season.
Al Habsi
Shotton Kompany Skrtel Assou Ekkoto
Sinclair Davies Dempsey Mata
Van Persie Yakubu
Subs
Hennesy
Barton
Mclean
Drenthe
Bent
Holt
Odemwinge
Player of the season award.... Goes to Robin Van Persie!
Miss of the season
A not so good award but this time only two contenders!
Miss 1
Fernando Torres
Man United 3-1 Chelsea
Torres has a great chance he takes it round De Gea with a open net gaping he strikes it wide right infront of the stretford end! Ouch!
Miss 2
Jean Beausejour
Wigan 2-0 Stoke
Victor moses crosses the ball Beausejour has a open net gaping but somehow manages to place it over the bar!
The winner of the miss of the season is....... Fernando Torres
Goal of the season
Goal number 1
Peter crouch
Stoke 1-1 Man City
Crouch picks the ball up on the edge of the box and volleys it into joe harts net what a strike!
Goal number 2
Robin Van Persie
Arsenal 1-0 Everton
Alex song plays a lovely ball through to van persie who volleys it into the corner. Pick that out!
The winner of the goal of the season is............. Peter Crouch!
Manager of the season goes to Alan Pardew! The runner up is Roberto Martinez!
1. Players of the season
Im going to choose a player from eaach team and put them into order 1--20
Arsenal.
Player Robin Van persie
Rvp has been on fire all season.
Aston Villa
Darren Bent
Provided key goals at key times!
Blackburn
Yakubu
Scored most of Blackburns goals and has kept the fight alive!
Bolton
Mark davies
Provided some creativity in Boltons midfield
Chelsea
Juan Mata
Linked up well with chelsea's experianced player and has played well at difficult times
Everton
Royston Drenthe
The loanne has been something dfferent for everton he scares defences
Fulham
Clint Dempsey
Fulham have been brilliant all season especially Dempsey his driving from midfield is top notch!
Liverpool
Martin Skyrtel
He has been a rock at the back for liverpool all season.
Manchester city
Vincent Kompany
The skipper has carried city through tough times and has been a great defender
Norwich.
Grant Holt
Scored at some of the big grounds and really has played well and worked hard every game
Qpr
Joey Barton
Works hard in midfield every miniute of every game deserves to be captin
Stoke
Ryan shotton
Really come into his own this season now he is a reguler in the first team
Sunderland.
James Mclean
Since martin o neill arrived he has been a reguler and goals have flew in!
Swansea
Scott Sinclair
Scored and set up lots and lots of goals for the flying swans!
Spurs
Bennit Assou Ekkoto
Not got the praise he deserves for a fantastic season he is a great defender and can attack two!
West Brom
Peter Odemwinge
Provided the main source of goals in west broms good season!
Wigan.
Ali al Habsi
Some of his saves have been world class his penalty save against liverpool is one of many great and important saves!
Wolves
Wayne Hennesy
Most of the goals conceded arent his folt some of his saves have been worthy of a higher finish
Overall team of the season.
Al Habsi
Shotton Kompany Skrtel Assou Ekkoto
Sinclair Davies Dempsey Mata
Van Persie Yakubu
Subs
Hennesy
Barton
Mclean
Drenthe
Bent
Holt
Odemwinge
Player of the season award.... Goes to Robin Van Persie!
Miss of the season
A not so good award but this time only two contenders!
Miss 1
Fernando Torres
Man United 3-1 Chelsea
Torres has a great chance he takes it round De Gea with a open net gaping he strikes it wide right infront of the stretford end! Ouch!
Miss 2
Jean Beausejour
Wigan 2-0 Stoke
Victor moses crosses the ball Beausejour has a open net gaping but somehow manages to place it over the bar!
The winner of the miss of the season is....... Fernando Torres
Goal of the season
Goal number 1
Peter crouch
Stoke 1-1 Man City
Crouch picks the ball up on the edge of the box and volleys it into joe harts net what a strike!
Goal number 2
Robin Van Persie
Arsenal 1-0 Everton
Alex song plays a lovely ball through to van persie who volleys it into the corner. Pick that out!
The winner of the goal of the season is............. Peter Crouch!
Manager of the season goes to Alan Pardew! The runner up is Roberto Martinez!
World knowlege test two!
If you know the answers feel free to comment your answers and join the fun!
1. Who wears the number 18 shirt for Wigan?
2. Who is the manager of Pourtsmouth?
3. True or false?
Liverpool won at Old trafford this season
4. What is the name of Qpr's ground
5. Who does Kevin Nolan play for
6. Whitch country is Ali Al Habsi from?
7. What was the score when Bolton met Man united at the Reebok this season?
8. Who wears the number 17 for Barcelona?
9. Who reffed the 2010 World Cup Final?
10. Where is Newcastle keeper Tim Krul from?
1. Who wears the number 18 shirt for Wigan?
2. Who is the manager of Pourtsmouth?
3. True or false?
Liverpool won at Old trafford this season
4. What is the name of Qpr's ground
5. Who does Kevin Nolan play for
6. Whitch country is Ali Al Habsi from?
7. What was the score when Bolton met Man united at the Reebok this season?
8. Who wears the number 17 for Barcelona?
9. Who reffed the 2010 World Cup Final?
10. Where is Newcastle keeper Tim Krul from?
31/03/2012
Match preview Blackburn v Man United
A match with significance at both ends of the table both teams have been on decent form of late and both are on course to achevie their objectives of staying up for Blackburn and winning the league for Man united a win for ethier team will be huge in their season .
The last time these two met Blackburn got a very suprising 3-2 victory at Old Trafford so United will be up for revenge at Ewood Park.
Key players
Wayne Rooney
If Rooney plays well Manchester united play well. Simple as!
Yakubu
Blackburn rely on him as their man attacking and goalscoring
The last time these two met Blackburn got a very suprising 3-2 victory at Old Trafford so United will be up for revenge at Ewood Park.
Key players
Wayne Rooney
If Rooney plays well Manchester united play well. Simple as!
Yakubu
Blackburn rely on him as their man attacking and goalscoring
Match preview wigan v stoke
Both teams come into this game off the back of impressive results against members of the big sides wigan won 2-1 at Liverpool and Stoke drew 1-1 with Manchester City.
The game is more important to wigan but Tony Pulis wont let his side lie down he will be going for the win as they try to secure a top 10 finish. A wigan win whould take them out of the bottom three a result that whould be huge with games against Man united Chelsea Arsenal and Newcastle still to come.
Match facts
Five of the last seven meetings between the two have ended in draws
Wigan are unbeaten against stoke in their last five meetings sice martinez took charge.
The game is more important to wigan but Tony Pulis wont let his side lie down he will be going for the win as they try to secure a top 10 finish. A wigan win whould take them out of the bottom three a result that whould be huge with games against Man united Chelsea Arsenal and Newcastle still to come.
Match facts
Five of the last seven meetings between the two have ended in draws
Wigan are unbeaten against stoke in their last five meetings sice martinez took charge.
30/03/2012
Predictions Week 5!
Last Week: Tom got 31 while Vishal was just behind on 29. Both admins seemed to get lots of threes, but not a lot of 5 pointers!
Week 5: All the prem games as usual and a couple of crucial top of the table clashes in the Championship and Portugal.
Vishal:
Aston Villa 0-2 Chelsea (3)
Everton 2-1 West Brom (3)
Fulham 1-1 Norwich (0)
Man City 3-1 Sunderland (0)
QPR 1-4 Arsenal (0)
Wigan 1-1 Stoke (0)
Wolves 1-2 Bolton (3)
West Ham 2-1 Reading (0)
Benfica 2-2 Braga (0)
Newcastle 1-2 Liverpool (0)
Tottenham 3-1 Swansea (5)
Blackburn 1-2 Man United (3)
Thomas:
Aston Villa 0-0 Chelsea (0)
Everton 1-1 West Brom (0)
Fulham 1-1 Norwich (0)
Man City 2-1 Sunderland (0)
QPR 2-2 Arsenal (0)
Wigan 3-1 Stoke (3)
Wolves 2-2 Bolton (0)
West Ham 2-1 Reading (0)
Benfica 1-2 Braga (0)
Newcastle 4-2 Liverpool (3)
Tottenham 3-2 Swansea (3)
Blackburn 1-2 Man united (3)
Week 5: All the prem games as usual and a couple of crucial top of the table clashes in the Championship and Portugal.
Vishal:
Aston Villa 0-2 Chelsea (3)
Everton 2-1 West Brom (3)
Fulham 1-1 Norwich (0)
Man City 3-1 Sunderland (0)
QPR 1-4 Arsenal (0)
Wigan 1-1 Stoke (0)
Wolves 1-2 Bolton (3)
West Ham 2-1 Reading (0)
Benfica 2-2 Braga (0)
Newcastle 1-2 Liverpool (0)
Tottenham 3-1 Swansea (5)
Blackburn 1-2 Man United (3)
Thomas:
Aston Villa 0-0 Chelsea (0)
Everton 1-1 West Brom (0)
Fulham 1-1 Norwich (0)
Man City 2-1 Sunderland (0)
QPR 2-2 Arsenal (0)
Wigan 3-1 Stoke (3)
Wolves 2-2 Bolton (0)
West Ham 2-1 Reading (0)
Benfica 1-2 Braga (0)
Newcastle 4-2 Liverpool (3)
Tottenham 3-2 Swansea (3)
Blackburn 1-2 Man united (3)
27/03/2012
World knowlege test!
This week instead off our usual team knowlege test we've decided to do a world knowlege test! Comment your answers!
1. Who is the manager of Real Madrid?
2. How many times have Liverpool won the Champions League?
3. Where do Bayen Munich play there home games?
4. Where was last seasons Champions League final held?
5. How many goals has Aston villa striker Emile Heskey scored this season?
6. Who wears the number six shirt for Barcelona?
7. Who won La Liga last season?
8. Who is Roberto Martinez the manager of?
9. True or false?
Blackburn beat Man united at old trafford this season?
10. Whitch club is Joe Cole currently on loan at?
1. Who is the manager of Real Madrid?
2. How many times have Liverpool won the Champions League?
3. Where do Bayen Munich play there home games?
4. Where was last seasons Champions League final held?
5. How many goals has Aston villa striker Emile Heskey scored this season?
6. Who wears the number six shirt for Barcelona?
7. Who won La Liga last season?
8. Who is Roberto Martinez the manager of?
9. True or false?
Blackburn beat Man united at old trafford this season?
10. Whitch club is Joe Cole currently on loan at?
24/03/2012
Match report Liverpool 1-2 Wigan
Wigan picked up a suprising win to boost their survival hopes, also this result heats presure onto reds boss Kenny Dalglish.
The game started in a open fashion with both teams playing quite well however wigan where having much more of the ball and where growing into the game a noisy away following was cheering them on at anfield.
Then on the half hour mark Martin Skertal concedes a penalty when he denies Victor moses a clear goalscoring opportunity when he kicks moses in the head to see a penalty given whitch Shaun Maloney converts to give Wigan a much deserved lead at a sunny and quiet Anfield.
Liverpool started the second half brightly and the reds got their reward when Luis Suarez finished off a Steven Gerrard pass.
But the latics didnt give up Ben Watson was brought on in place of Jean Beausejour and that sparked something into latics and they took the lead as captin Gary Caldwell cooly finished to put wigan on course for a vital victory. the latics where bossing the match they where looking the most likely.
With ten minuets left liverpool brought on raheem sterling for his first apperance in a liverpool shirt but it wss wigans substitute Conor Sammon who came nearest to scoring his effort was blocked.
Five minuets where added on at the end but despite pilling on the pressure liverpool didnt find the net wigan held on for a huge victory in their season .
Player ratings
Wigan
Ali al habsi 8/10
Was verually a spectator for most of the game but provided good saves when requried.
Emmerson Boyce
7/10
Worked very hard bombing up and down the line
Altolin alcaraz
7/10 Kept all things simple and did a good job of marking luis Suarez
Gary caldwell
9/10
Was extremely orgainised and scored the winning goal
Maynor Figueroa
8/10
Made some vital interceptions and tackels
Jean beausejour 6/10
Kept everything he did simple and did some good crosses
James Macarthy
8.5/10 dominated the midfieled with maloney and Macarthur
James Macarthur
8.5/10
Probably his best ever performance for wigan he was key in the midfield battle
Victor moses 6/10
Was taken off after winning the penalty he looked dangerous when he was on
Shaun Maloney 10/10
Cooly steped up for the penalty he was foltless throughout his passing was brilliant.
Franco Di santo 8/10
Worked hard for the team and provided liverpool some scares.
Subs
Albert Crusat 6/10
Came on for moses after around 30 mins after moses go injured crusar worked hard and ran up and down the line for his team
Ben Watson 6/10 came on when wigan where under pressure after just conceding but he really tightend up the midfield for wigan
Conor sammon 6/10
Came on for the last 20 mins carried on from Franco Di santo and missed a good chance to score
Liverpool
Pepe Renia 6/10
None of the goals where really his folt. He nearly saved the penalty
John Flanagan
6/10 was good going forward but looked a little shaky at the back.
Jamie Carragher 3/10
Probably one of his worst games ever he coudnt keep up with wigans quick passing.
Martin skrtel 4/10
Was teased by franco di santo didnt seem himself after what has been a good season for him.
Jose enrique 5/10
Was one of liverpools best attacking threats all game his crosses provided a bit of danger for wigan but his defending wasnt anywhere near that standered.
Jay spearing 5/10 struggled to keep up with james Macarthur and James Macarthy his passes usually went astray.
Steven Gerrard 5/10
Provided the assist for Suarez' goal but aside from that did little else a poor display from the captin.
Jordan Henderson 3.5/10
Coudnt really get his game going he was taken off at half time
Stewart Downing 5/10
Whipped many crosses into the box but apart from that he wasnt really involved
Luis Suarez 5.5/10
Scored the goal for liverpool he looked dangerous to the wigan defence but other from the goal he coudnt play the game his way he chould have had another goal but it was disallowed.
Dirt Kuyt 5.5/10
Worked extreamly hard but nothing came from it really
Subs.
Andy Carroll 4/10
A second half display whitch sums up his season he was the subject of many long balls but nothing came from them.
Raheem Sterling 5/10
Posed a threat to the wigan Right Back Emmerson Boyce whitch others failed to do.
Jonjo shelvey 5/10
Didnt really do to much he played some nice passes though.
The game started in a open fashion with both teams playing quite well however wigan where having much more of the ball and where growing into the game a noisy away following was cheering them on at anfield.
Then on the half hour mark Martin Skertal concedes a penalty when he denies Victor moses a clear goalscoring opportunity when he kicks moses in the head to see a penalty given whitch Shaun Maloney converts to give Wigan a much deserved lead at a sunny and quiet Anfield.
Liverpool started the second half brightly and the reds got their reward when Luis Suarez finished off a Steven Gerrard pass.
But the latics didnt give up Ben Watson was brought on in place of Jean Beausejour and that sparked something into latics and they took the lead as captin Gary Caldwell cooly finished to put wigan on course for a vital victory. the latics where bossing the match they where looking the most likely.
With ten minuets left liverpool brought on raheem sterling for his first apperance in a liverpool shirt but it wss wigans substitute Conor Sammon who came nearest to scoring his effort was blocked.
Five minuets where added on at the end but despite pilling on the pressure liverpool didnt find the net wigan held on for a huge victory in their season .
Player ratings
Wigan
Ali al habsi 8/10
Was verually a spectator for most of the game but provided good saves when requried.
Emmerson Boyce
7/10
Worked very hard bombing up and down the line
Altolin alcaraz
7/10 Kept all things simple and did a good job of marking luis Suarez
Gary caldwell
9/10
Was extremely orgainised and scored the winning goal
Maynor Figueroa
8/10
Made some vital interceptions and tackels
Jean beausejour 6/10
Kept everything he did simple and did some good crosses
James Macarthy
8.5/10 dominated the midfieled with maloney and Macarthur
James Macarthur
8.5/10
Probably his best ever performance for wigan he was key in the midfield battle
Victor moses 6/10
Was taken off after winning the penalty he looked dangerous when he was on
Shaun Maloney 10/10
Cooly steped up for the penalty he was foltless throughout his passing was brilliant.
Franco Di santo 8/10
Worked hard for the team and provided liverpool some scares.
Subs
Albert Crusat 6/10
Came on for moses after around 30 mins after moses go injured crusar worked hard and ran up and down the line for his team
Ben Watson 6/10 came on when wigan where under pressure after just conceding but he really tightend up the midfield for wigan
Conor sammon 6/10
Came on for the last 20 mins carried on from Franco Di santo and missed a good chance to score
Liverpool
Pepe Renia 6/10
None of the goals where really his folt. He nearly saved the penalty
John Flanagan
6/10 was good going forward but looked a little shaky at the back.
Jamie Carragher 3/10
Probably one of his worst games ever he coudnt keep up with wigans quick passing.
Martin skrtel 4/10
Was teased by franco di santo didnt seem himself after what has been a good season for him.
Jose enrique 5/10
Was one of liverpools best attacking threats all game his crosses provided a bit of danger for wigan but his defending wasnt anywhere near that standered.
Jay spearing 5/10 struggled to keep up with james Macarthur and James Macarthy his passes usually went astray.
Steven Gerrard 5/10
Provided the assist for Suarez' goal but aside from that did little else a poor display from the captin.
Jordan Henderson 3.5/10
Coudnt really get his game going he was taken off at half time
Stewart Downing 5/10
Whipped many crosses into the box but apart from that he wasnt really involved
Luis Suarez 5.5/10
Scored the goal for liverpool he looked dangerous to the wigan defence but other from the goal he coudnt play the game his way he chould have had another goal but it was disallowed.
Dirt Kuyt 5.5/10
Worked extreamly hard but nothing came from it really
Subs.
Andy Carroll 4/10
A second half display whitch sums up his season he was the subject of many long balls but nothing came from them.
Raheem Sterling 5/10
Posed a threat to the wigan Right Back Emmerson Boyce whitch others failed to do.
Jonjo shelvey 5/10
Didnt really do to much he played some nice passes though.
22/03/2012
Liverpool v Wigan = the war of the two admins!
As you may be aware this saturday wigan travel to anfield to face liverpool and as you know tom horn supports wigan (he will be attending the game in the away end) and Vishal Chahwala supports liverpool so this means WAR!
Tom horns thoughts
"for my team (wigan) its a game we need to get something out of i will be there cheering us on ive predicted us to win as always. Also we need a win so i can tease vishal! Come on latics!!
Vishal's thoughts
Not gonna happen Tom! It'll be a comfortable win for Liverpool.
2-1 is my prediction. Bellamy, Škrtel and Boyce to score. We will win - I'm sure - and I will definitely annoy Tom about the result!
Tom horns thoughts
"for my team (wigan) its a game we need to get something out of i will be there cheering us on ive predicted us to win as always. Also we need a win so i can tease vishal! Come on latics!!
Vishal's thoughts
Not gonna happen Tom! It'll be a comfortable win for Liverpool.
2-1 is my prediction. Bellamy, Škrtel and Boyce to score. We will win - I'm sure - and I will definitely annoy Tom about the result!
Team knowlege test week 4
This week we test your knowlege on west brom!
Who wears the number 24 for the baggies?
What is the name of their manager?
What was the score when they played wigan at home this season?
What is the name of their stadium?
How many players did they buy in the january transfer window?
Who wears the number 24 for the baggies?
What is the name of their manager?
What was the score when they played wigan at home this season?
What is the name of their stadium?
How many players did they buy in the january transfer window?
Predictions week 4
Last Week: It was just the 2 admins last week and they both achieved 20 - a tie!
Week 4: All the Prem games, 3 Championship, the JPT Final and a few others from around Europe are in this week's games. If you want you can comment your predictions to enter the competition
Tom Horn
Chelsea 2-2 Spurs (3)
Arsenal 3-1 Aston Villa (3)
Bolton 1-0 Blackburn (3)
Liverpool 0-2 Wigan (3)
Norwich 3-0 Wolves (3)
Sunderland 2-2 QPR (0)
Swansea 2-2 Everton (0)
Stoke 1-1 Manchester City (5)
West Brom 2-1 Newcastle (0)
Man United 4-1 Fulham (3)
Millwall 0-1 Leeds (5)
Coventry 0-0 Portsmouth (0)
Burnley 0-0 West Ham (3)
Rangers 1-2 Celtic (0)
Chesterfield 1-2 Swindon (0)
Juventus 0-0 Inter Milan (0)
Vishal:
Chelsea 2-1 Spurs (0)
Arsenal 2-0 Aston Villa (3)
Bolton 1-1 Blackburn (0)
Liverpool 2-1 Wigan (0)
Norwich 5-0 Wolves (3)
Sunderland 2-1 QPR (3)
Swansea 3-2 Everton (3)
Stoke 2-2 Manchester City (3)
West Brom 2-1 Newcastle (0)
Man United 2-1 Fulham (3)
Millwall 1-1 Leeds (0)
Coventry 2-0 Portsmouth (5)
Burnley 1-2 West Ham (0)
Rangers 1-2 Celtic (0)
Chesterfield 1-1 Swindon (0)
Juventus 3-1 Inter Milan (3)
Week 4: All the Prem games, 3 Championship, the JPT Final and a few others from around Europe are in this week's games. If you want you can comment your predictions to enter the competition
Tom Horn
Chelsea 2-2 Spurs (3)
Arsenal 3-1 Aston Villa (3)
Bolton 1-0 Blackburn (3)
Liverpool 0-2 Wigan (3)
Norwich 3-0 Wolves (3)
Sunderland 2-2 QPR (0)
Swansea 2-2 Everton (0)
Stoke 1-1 Manchester City (5)
West Brom 2-1 Newcastle (0)
Man United 4-1 Fulham (3)
Millwall 0-1 Leeds (5)
Coventry 0-0 Portsmouth (0)
Burnley 0-0 West Ham (3)
Rangers 1-2 Celtic (0)
Chesterfield 1-2 Swindon (0)
Juventus 0-0 Inter Milan (0)
Vishal:
Chelsea 2-1 Spurs (0)
Arsenal 2-0 Aston Villa (3)
Bolton 1-1 Blackburn (0)
Liverpool 2-1 Wigan (0)
Norwich 5-0 Wolves (3)
Sunderland 2-1 QPR (3)
Swansea 3-2 Everton (3)
Stoke 2-2 Manchester City (3)
West Brom 2-1 Newcastle (0)
Man United 2-1 Fulham (3)
Millwall 1-1 Leeds (0)
Coventry 2-0 Portsmouth (5)
Burnley 1-2 West Ham (0)
Rangers 1-2 Celtic (0)
Chesterfield 1-1 Swindon (0)
Juventus 3-1 Inter Milan (3)
20/03/2012
get well soon muamba
boltons fabrice muamba collapsed during boltons fa cup 6th round game at spurs on saturday he is now criticaly ill in hospital but he is breathimng slightly on his own and can respond to questions on behalf of everyone at vt football we wish him a speedy recovery our thoughts are with his family
19/03/2012
Monday Madness!
Buzz!
A Ryman Isthmian Football League Division One South match between Whyteleafe and Hythe Town had to be called off after the referee was stung by a bee in the 31st minute and collapsed. We've all heard about Muamba's incident and this is all just deja vu! Thankfully ref Ashley Slaughter is now recovering well after suffering an allergic reaction to the sting.
But things looked rather more ominous during the game when the official collapsed after being pricked. After he failed to respond positively to treatment the game was called off with Hythe winning 1-0, which may have buzzed off a lot of their fans.
Messi is an amazing keeper!
Lionel Messi has already proved he is one of the greatest footballers that ever lived by entertaining every crowd going for the past few years, but now it seems the little Argentinian may also be a very good goalkeeper... yes, really.
"Boo hoo! I'm so tired!"
Manchester City fan John Millington, who featured in a viral video that appeared to show him crying, has denied blubbering like a baby when his team conceded a late goal to Swansea and says he was just 'very tired'.
16/03/2012
Predictions Week 3
Last Week: Adebayo Akinfenwa got the honour to be our first
footballer to play the game. The Tank achieved an amazing 29! Vishal
grabbed 2nd with 21 while Tom managed a poor 16.
Week 3: Just the 2 admins this week. Staying local, all the games are in England. The prem games, the FA Cup Quarter Finals and a couple of Championship games are in this week's lineup.
Vishal Chahwala:
Premier league:
Fulham 3-1 Swansea
Wigan Athletic 1-1 West Brom
Wolves 3-2 Man United
Newcastle 2-0 Norwich
Fa cup:
Everton 1-1 Sunderland
Spurs 3-0 Bolton
Liverpool 1-0 Stoke
Chelsea 2-0 Leicester
Championship:
Leeds 1-2 West Ham
Birmingham 2-0 Middlesborough
Tom Horn:
Premier league:
Fulham 0-0 Swansea
Wigan 2-1 West Brom
Wolves 0-2 Man United
Newcastle 1-0 Nowrich
Fa Cup:
Spurs 1-1 Bolton
Chelsea 3-1 Leicester
Everton 2-2 Sunderland
Liverpool 2-0 Stoke
Championship:
Leeds 1-1 West Ham
Birmingham 3-2 Middlesborough
Actual scores:
Fulham 0-3 Swansea
Wigan 1-1 WBA
Wolves 0-5 Man United
Newcastle 1-0 Norwich
Spurs p-p Bolton
Liverpool 2-1 Stoke
Chelsea 5-2 Leicester
Leeds 1-1 West Ham
Birmingham 3-0 Middlesbourgh
Week 3: Just the 2 admins this week. Staying local, all the games are in England. The prem games, the FA Cup Quarter Finals and a couple of Championship games are in this week's lineup.
Vishal Chahwala:
Premier league:
Fulham 3-1 Swansea
Wigan Athletic 1-1 West Brom
Wolves 3-2 Man United
Newcastle 2-0 Norwich
Fa cup:
Everton 1-1 Sunderland
Spurs 3-0 Bolton
Liverpool 1-0 Stoke
Chelsea 2-0 Leicester
Championship:
Leeds 1-2 West Ham
Birmingham 2-0 Middlesborough
Tom Horn:
Premier league:
Fulham 0-0 Swansea
Wigan 2-1 West Brom
Wolves 0-2 Man United
Newcastle 1-0 Nowrich
Fa Cup:
Spurs 1-1 Bolton
Chelsea 3-1 Leicester
Everton 2-2 Sunderland
Liverpool 2-0 Stoke
Championship:
Leeds 1-1 West Ham
Birmingham 3-2 Middlesborough
Actual scores:
Fulham 0-3 Swansea
Wigan 1-1 WBA
Wolves 0-5 Man United
Newcastle 1-0 Norwich
Spurs p-p Bolton
Liverpool 2-1 Stoke
Chelsea 5-2 Leicester
Leeds 1-1 West Ham
Birmingham 3-0 Middlesbourgh
15/03/2012
Big match preview Wigan Athletic V West brom
The words 'must win game' have been used to describe this game from a wigan perspective but as for west brom they approch this game in a more confident style as they look to continue a great run of form, can they put the nail in the wigan coffin?
Wigan are about due a home victory there last home win was on the 28th august 2011 so a win is very much needed at home sooner rather than later
Where the game will be lost
As ive said wigan are looking at this as a must win game but most fans around the club belive that shaun maloney who impressed in last weeks 1-1 draw with norwich and key midfielder mohamed diame should start peter odemwinge will not face the latics die to injury that is a big blow for the baggies but if they want to win this game marc antoane fortune will be key also keith andrews in midfield
Prediction
I think wigan will win 2-1 because it means more to wigan this match because they are scrapping for survival however west brom are mid table with nothing really to play for
Wigan are about due a home victory there last home win was on the 28th august 2011 so a win is very much needed at home sooner rather than later
Where the game will be lost
As ive said wigan are looking at this as a must win game but most fans around the club belive that shaun maloney who impressed in last weeks 1-1 draw with norwich and key midfielder mohamed diame should start peter odemwinge will not face the latics die to injury that is a big blow for the baggies but if they want to win this game marc antoane fortune will be key also keith andrews in midfield
Prediction
I think wigan will win 2-1 because it means more to wigan this match because they are scrapping for survival however west brom are mid table with nothing really to play for
12/03/2012
Monday Madness!
Torres wins chance to train with Drogba!
Chelsea striker Fernando Torres was at the end of a joke at Didier Drogba's Foundation charity ball when the winner of a training session with the Ivorian offered to donate it to the Spanish striker.
My foot hurts!
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson experienced a night of horrors on and off the pitch - his team were beaten 3-2 by Athletic Bilbao, and an electronic substitutions board fell on his leg.
My head hurts!
It's astonishing when any player scores five goals in one game - but Lionel Messi's record-breaking Champions League haul was made even more impressive after it emerged he was suffering from a headache beforehand.
Save the frogs!
Manchester United midfielder Park Ji-Sung has been asked to put his weight behind a campaign to protect frogs in South Korea.
Footballer sues church as life with God costs him chance to be a Devil!
A former Portuguese Division Three player is suing the evangelical church which he claims cost him the chance to play for Manchester United. Arquimedes Nganga, 46, is seeking £10million damages from the Baptist Union as he claims that, had the church not turned him into a ‘fervent evangelist’ he would have been good enough to play for the Red Devils.
The 46-year-old, who has accused the leaders of the Baptist Union of causing him ‘psychological harm’, said: ‘I could definitely have had a long career in the Premier League.
‘I see a lot of players today who I am not inferior to and perhaps better than.
‘Most midfielders are either defensive or attacking but I was both. I had something new.’
Manchester United have yet to comment.
Torres doesn't even want to score!
Goal-shy striker
Fernando Torres gave the clearest indication yet that he's severely
lacking in confidence after it emerged he turned down the chance to take
a penalty in Chelsea's 2-0 FA Cup win over Birmingham. In our first ever Monday Madness we saw Bury's Schumacher and Coke arguing and fighting over a penalty. This was the total opposite.
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