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wrecks · Post by **wrecks** » Sat Mar 16, 2013 9:49 am

There goes Everton, luring its fans back in once again.

Steve of phpBB · Post by **Steve of phpBB** » Sun Mar 17, 2013 12:52 pm

Fucking Newcastle.

Gah.

toonarmy · Post by **toonarmy** » Sun Mar 17, 2013 1:34 pm

Steve of phpBB wrote:Fucking Newcastle.

Gah.

tell me about it. what a shite challenge by macmanaman, or whatever the fuck his name is on wigan.

Steve of phpBB · Post by **Steve of phpBB** » Sun Mar 17, 2013 3:27 pm

toonarmy wrote:
Steve of phpBB wrote:Fucking Newcastle.

Gah.
tell me about it. what a shite challenge by macmanaman, or whatever the fuck his name is on wigan.

Did you see our old pal Obafemi Martens has signed with Seattle in MLS?

He'll be coming here in two weeks, but I'll be out of town.

toonarmy · Post by **toonarmy** » Sun Mar 17, 2013 6:54 pm

Steve of phpBB wrote:
toonarmy wrote:
Steve of phpBB wrote:Fucking Newcastle.

Gah.
tell me about it. what a shite challenge by macmanaman, or whatever the fuck his name is on wigan.
Did you see our old pal Obafemi Martens has signed with Seattle in MLS?

He'll be coming here in two weeks, but I'll be out of town.

i'm new to the toon. started supporting them in the beginning of 2012. only know a little bit about former players, but keep that info coming.

Post by **Sabo** » Tue Mar 19, 2013 8:00 am

Michael Owen is retiring at the end of the year.

Which prompted this comment from @OptaJoke:

@OptaJoke wrote:3 - Michael Owen has been ruled out for another 3 weeks with a head injury after thinking about retiring. Sicknote.

Post by **Sabo** » Tue Mar 19, 2013 8:03 am

Also, Michael Appleton has been fired as Blackburn manager. If he takes a job before the end of the season, it will be the fourth team he's managed this season (Portsmouth, Blackpool and Blackburn).

govmentchedda · Post by **govmentchedda** » Tue Mar 19, 2013 8:11 am

Just purchased my seats for Barca - Valladolid at Nou Camp. I'm beyond excited.

Post by **Sabo** » Tue Mar 19, 2013 12:13 pm

Anyone see Callum McManaman's tackle on that Newcastle player? If not, here it is:

The FA decided to take no additional action. Why? Here's their official explanation:

The FA can confirm that no action can be taken against Wigan Athletic's Callum McManaman retrospectively following his side's game against Newcastle United. Following consultation with the game's stakeholders (the Premier League, the Football League, the Professional Footballers' Association, the League Managers' Association, Professional Game Match Officials Limited and the National Game) in the summer, it was agreed that retrospective action should only be taken in respect of incidents which have not been seen by the match officials.

So basically, because one official saw the play, no additional punishment will be meted out, even though it could be a career-ending injury.

Damn. This is like the reverse Sheriff Goodell.

EDITED to remove incorrect information.

testy boxcar · Post by **testy boxcar** » Tue Mar 19, 2013 1:24 pm

He wasn't given a red. It wasn't even called a foul.

Post by **Sabo** » Tue Mar 19, 2013 1:36 pm

testy boxcar wrote:He wasn't given a red. It wasn't even called a foul.

Oops. You're right. I corrected my post.

P.D.X. · Post by **P.D.X.** » Tue Apr 02, 2013 1:54 pm

Nice unis, Barça.

wlu_lax6 · Post by **wlu_lax6** » Tue Apr 02, 2013 3:40 pm

P.D.X. wrote:Nice unis, Barça.

They remind me of the Old Baltimore Blast ones

Post by **Sabo** » Tue Apr 02, 2013 3:43 pm

P.D.X. wrote:Nice unis, Barça.

They must be wearing their tequila sunrise jerseys today.

testy boxcar · Post by **testy boxcar** » Tue Apr 09, 2013 3:43 pm

WOWZERZ

Rex · Post by **Rex** » Tue Apr 09, 2013 4:05 pm

even by German standards that was wacky.

Post by **Sabo** » Tue Apr 09, 2013 5:28 pm

... and the Malaga owner claims racism.

@ANAALThani wrote:Thank you very much for the team you have been Champions On the pitch I'm sorry to go out this way injustice and racism

I hope to open a thorough investigation UEFA regarding the Spanish club out this way Which does not affect the spirit of sport

This is not football, but racism and clear of all

degenerasian · Post by **degenerasian** » Tue Apr 09, 2013 6:55 pm

Why racism?

injustice sure, that winning goal was offside twice.

rass · Post by **rass** » Thu Apr 11, 2013 10:06 am

Really cool story from Grant Wahl.

Is it OK to like Jose Mourinho?

Brontoburglar · Post by **Brontoburglar** » Thu Apr 11, 2013 12:12 pm

degenerasian wrote:Why racism?

injustice sure, that winning goal was offside twice.

No, it's not an injustice. Malaga's would be winner was offside too

Hodor · Post by **Hodor** » Fri Apr 12, 2013 6:58 am

Hodor

wlu_lax6 · Post by **wlu_lax6** » Fri Apr 12, 2013 11:57 am

US Under 17s are playing in Panama for the Concacaf U-17 tourney. Beat Haiti 3-0 and then yesterday 1-0 over Guatemala. Face Honduras in the Quarterfinals on Sunday (Fox Soccer). Winner goes to the Middle East (4 teams from Concacaf qualify) for the U-17 World Cup.

wlu_lax6 · Post by **wlu_lax6** » Sun Apr 14, 2013 6:32 pm

Jozy had 3 goals in 9 minutes this weekend (2 were PKs & it was a 6-0 drubbing). 21 goals in 29 league games, 28 goals in 36 games total. Still pretty impressive

wlu_lax6 · Post by **wlu_lax6** » Mon Apr 15, 2013 7:24 am

wlu_lax6 wrote:US Under 17s are playing in Panama for the Concacaf U-17 tourney. Beat Haiti 3-0 and then yesterday 1-0 over Guatemala. Face Honduras in the Quarterfinals on Sunday (Fox Soccer). Winner goes to the Middle East (4 teams from Concacaf qualify) for the U-17 World Cup.

Hondurus 3 - USA 1..no U-17 WC for US of A

Post by **Sabo** » Mon Apr 15, 2013 9:00 am

rass wrote:Really cool story from Grant Wahl.

Is it OK to like Jose Mourinho?

It's impossible to hate the Special One.

That's a fantastic story.

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Mon Apr 15, 2013 9:32 am

If Mourinho were a golfer, he'd be Angel Cabrera.

Post by **Sabo** » Mon Apr 15, 2013 1:57 pm

A father-vs-son manager match up in League One this weekend, with the game being huge for both sides.

Great story.

Post by **Sabo** » Wed May 01, 2013 9:48 am

Jose Mourinho, ITV, and why the Internet is awesome at times.

wlu_lax6 · Post by **wlu_lax6** » Fri May 03, 2013 7:05 am

Nice shot to seal a Europa League final apperance

Post by **Sabo** » Fri May 03, 2013 11:35 am

TRIVIA TIME:

Six teams have played in the EPL and only had one manager during their time in EPL. Who are the six teams?

HINT: Three answers are hard, one is very easy, one is moderate and the other is Blackpool.

Baloney · Post by **Baloney** » Fri May 03, 2013 12:01 pm

Sabo wrote:TRIVIA TIME:

Six teams have played in the EPL and only had one manager during their time in EPL. Who are the six teams?

HINT: Three answers are hard, one is very easy, one is moderate and the other is Blackpool.

Charlton (Alan Curbishley)?
Stoke (Tony Pullis)?

Post by **Sabo** » Fri May 03, 2013 12:11 pm

Charlton is incorrect. In addition to Curbishley, Iain Dowie, Les Reed and Alan Pardew managed Charlton in the EPL.

Stoke is correct!

CORRECT ANSWERS SO FAR:

Barnsley
Blackpool
Manchester United
Stoke
Swindon Town

INCORRECT ANSWERS SO FAR:

Charlton
Hull City
Nottingham Forest
Swansea City
Wimbledon

wlu_lax6 · Post by **wlu_lax6** » Fri May 03, 2013 12:24 pm

Man U

Post by **brian** » Fri May 03, 2013 12:35 pm

Swansea City?

Post by **Sabo** » Fri May 03, 2013 12:40 pm

Man U is correct; Swansea City is not (Brendan Rogers and Michael Laudrup).

The three remaining teams are the very hard ones. Think early EPL.

Baloney · Post by **Baloney** » Fri May 03, 2013 12:54 pm

Swindon Town?

Wimbledon?

Post by **Sabo** » Fri May 03, 2013 1:12 pm

Swindon is correct. Wimbledon is not (Joe Kinnear, Egil Olsen and Terry Burton).

Baloney · Post by **Baloney** » Fri May 03, 2013 1:15 pm

Hull, wasn't Phil Brown put on leave, so technically he was still there?

Post by **Sabo** » Fri May 03, 2013 1:17 pm

Baloney wrote:Hull, wasn't Phil Brown put on leave, so technically he was still there?

Phil Brown was put on leave, but there were no fixtures played while he was out.

Also, Hull had two managers ... Phil Brown and Iain Dowie.

Baloney · Post by **Baloney** » Fri May 03, 2013 3:00 pm

Barnsley