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Formation: 4-4-2

Goalkeeper: Craig Gordon (Scottish)
Right-back: Micah Richards (England)
Left-back: Gareth Bale (Welsh)
Centre-back: Russell Andersen (Scottish)
Centre-back: John Terry (English)
Left Wing: Ryan Giggs (Welsh)
Right Wing: Steven Gerrard (English)
Central Midfield: Frank Lampard (English)
Central Midfield: Barry Robson (Scottish)
Forward: David Healy (N. Ireland)
Forward: Wayne Rooney (England)

Subs bench: Joe Hart (English), Jonny Evans (N. Ireland), Andrew Johnson (English), Craig Bellamy (Welsh), Joe Ledley (Welsh) and Michael Owen (English)

And manager? Juande Ramos.]]>
Formation: 4-4-2

Goalkeeper: Craig Gordon (Scottish)
Right-back: Micah Richards (England)
Left-back: Gareth Bale (Welsh)
Centre-back: Russell Andersen (Scottish)
Centre-back: John Terry (English)
Left Wing: Ryan Giggs (Welsh)
Right Wing: Steven Gerrard (English)
Central Midfield: Frank Lampard (English)
Central Midfield: Barry Robson (Scottish)
Forward: David Healy (N. Ireland)
Forward: Wayne Rooney (England)

Subs bench: Joe Hart (English), Jonny Evans (N. Ireland), Andrew Johnson (English), Craig Bellamy (Welsh), Joe Ledley (Welsh) and Michael Owen (English)

And manager? Juande Ramos.]]> http://www.footymania.net/forums/showthread.php?tid=96 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 11:26:02 +0800 http://www.footymania.net/forums/showthread.php?tid=96
But looking at the Liverpool team sheet, (and given that Alonso is staying at the Reds) I think Barry should stay at Villa, at least he's guranteed a first team place there.]]>
But looking at the Liverpool team sheet, (and given that Alonso is staying at the Reds) I think Barry should stay at Villa, at least he's guranteed a first team place there.]]> http://www.footymania.net/forums/showthread.php?tid=92 Sat, 24 Nov 2007 10:32:45 +0800 http://www.footymania.net/forums/showthread.php?tid=92 http://www.footymania.net/forums/showthread.php?tid=88 Sat, 10 Nov 2007 15:37:24 +0800 http://www.footymania.net/forums/showthread.php?tid=88

Quote:Man Utd capture 14-year-old Cofie

Manchester United have beaten Liverpool and Chelsea in the race for 14-year-old Burnley striker John Cofie and agreed an undisclosed fee with the Clarets.
Burnley rejected a reported £250,000 bid from Liverpool for Cofie this week.

But the German-born Ghanaian refused to return to training with the Clarets and they agreed he could leave Turf Moor.

Burnley have inserted a 25% sell-on clause in the deal, which also gives them first refusal on any loan deal and a future friendly match with United.

It will be three years before Cofie can sign professional terms at Old Trafford and the friendly game will take place within 12 months of that.

Cofie was signed by the Clarets last summer after he was spotted at a youth tournament in Germany.

"The player was unwilling to come back to Burnley so we didn't have a choice in keeping him here," Burnley operational director Brendan Flood told his club's website.

"He was going to go to one of the clubs chasing his signature and in the end, we all felt that Manchester United was the right option.

"He has a good future ahead of him and hopefully we can try and keep youngsters of John's quality at the club in future."


Is this a joke? I think so, especially when you consider that Spurs payed £99,999 for Jimmy Greaves in 1961 who went on to score 220 goals in 321 games for us.

What has the world come to?
I blame West Ham.]]>

Quote:Man Utd capture 14-year-old Cofie

Manchester United have beaten Liverpool and Chelsea in the race for 14-year-old Burnley striker John Cofie and agreed an undisclosed fee with the Clarets.
Burnley rejected a reported £250,000 bid from Liverpool for Cofie this week.

But the German-born Ghanaian refused to return to training with the Clarets and they agreed he could leave Turf Moor.

Burnley have inserted a 25% sell-on clause in the deal, which also gives them first refusal on any loan deal and a future friendly match with United.

It will be three years before Cofie can sign professional terms at Old Trafford and the friendly game will take place within 12 months of that.

Cofie was signed by the Clarets last summer after he was spotted at a youth tournament in Germany.

"The player was unwilling to come back to Burnley so we didn't have a choice in keeping him here," Burnley operational director Brendan Flood told his club's website.

"He was going to go to one of the clubs chasing his signature and in the end, we all felt that Manchester United was the right option.

"He has a good future ahead of him and hopefully we can try and keep youngsters of John's quality at the club in future."


Is this a joke? I think so, especially when you consider that Spurs payed £99,999 for Jimmy Greaves in 1961 who went on to score 220 goals in 321 games for us.

What has the world come to?
I blame West Ham.]]> http://www.footymania.net/forums/showthread.php?tid=87 Wed, 07 Nov 2007 15:44:09 +0800 http://www.footymania.net/forums/showthread.php?tid=87
Oh what the heck it's probably a false dawn... I refuse to get my hopes up after such poor performances this season.]]>
Oh what the heck it's probably a false dawn... I refuse to get my hopes up after such poor performances this season.]]> http://www.footymania.net/forums/showthread.php?tid=86 Sun, 04 Nov 2007 20:15:10 +0800 http://www.footymania.net/forums/showthread.php?tid=86
nuff said really... impressive 4 minutes or so against the geordies... breaking our 58 years without a win at SJP. pamarots shot was immense]]>
nuff said really... impressive 4 minutes or so against the geordies... breaking our 58 years without a win at SJP. pamarots shot was immense]]> http://www.footymania.net/forums/showthread.php?tid=85 Thu, 01 Nov 2007 07:13:09 +0800 http://www.footymania.net/forums/showthread.php?tid=85

Gerrard 2-1
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Gerrard 2-1
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His style is very diciplined with two very solid center back and attacking full backs. He also plays with two solid, strong center midfielders and attacking wingers. Sometimes he played with 4-4-1-1 formation to the striker in behind can help out the midfield too. I expect his starting line-up to look something like;

..................................Cerny...................................
.......................King.................Kaboul......................
Chimbonda.......................................................LeeYP
.....................Zokora.............Huddlestone..................
Lennon...............................................................Bale
................................Keane.......................................
...............................Berbatov....................................

Also, if you believe reports, he was interested in Zokora and Chimbonda when he was at Sevilla so hopefully he can get the best out of them.

Alvarez was his assistant at Sevilla and looks like he might be doing that for us too, but that has not been confirmed. The club has however confirmed that they are in talks with Leeds Utd over the possible appointment of Gus Poyet (one of my favorite all-time Spurs players even though he was only here for a couple of seasons. Liverpool fans remember his flicked header into the corner at anfield?). They might have a 3 way team similar to Chelsea at the moment with Grant, Ten Cate and Clarke.

Onwards and upwards, COYS]]>
His style is very diciplined with two very solid center back and attacking full backs. He also plays with two solid, strong center midfielders and attacking wingers. Sometimes he played with 4-4-1-1 formation to the striker in behind can help out the midfield too. I expect his starting line-up to look something like;

..................................Cerny...................................
.......................King.................Kaboul......................
Chimbonda.......................................................LeeYP
.....................Zokora.............Huddlestone..................
Lennon...............................................................Bale
................................Keane.......................................
...............................Berbatov....................................

Also, if you believe reports, he was interested in Zokora and Chimbonda when he was at Sevilla so hopefully he can get the best out of them.

Alvarez was his assistant at Sevilla and looks like he might be doing that for us too, but that has not been confirmed. The club has however confirmed that they are in talks with Leeds Utd over the possible appointment of Gus Poyet (one of my favorite all-time Spurs players even though he was only here for a couple of seasons. Liverpool fans remember his flicked header into the corner at anfield?). They might have a 3 way team similar to Chelsea at the moment with Grant, Ten Cate and Clarke.

Onwards and upwards, COYS]]> http://www.footymania.net/forums/showthread.php?tid=82 Fri, 26 Oct 2007 12:11:40 +0800 http://www.footymania.net/forums/showthread.php?tid=82
We have not taken these decisions lightly or without recognition of the contribution both Martin and Chris have made to the Club.

Chairman Daniel Levy said: “For me, Martin and Chris’ departure is regrettable. Our greatest wish was to see results turn in our favour and for there to be no need for change. We feel honoured that Martin has been manager at our Club, having seen us qualify twice for Europe. Chris has been with us since 1977, bar a three year period, both as player and coach and he has been an excellent ambassador for the Club. They have been professional, popular and respected members of the coaching staff and there will always be a warm welcome for them both at the Lane.”

Martin Jol added: “I can understand the position of the Club in light of the results. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time here. Tottenham Hotspur is a special Club and I want to thank the terrific staff and players. For me the fans were always amazing with their support so I would also like to say thank you – I shall never forget them.”

We shall report in due course on new appointments to the coaching staff. In the interim, the First Team will be coached by our current Development Coach, Clive Allen and Alex Inglethorpe, our Youth Team manager.
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Ramos and Poyet in next week or next season depending on who you believe.
I've been wanting him out for the last few weeks but now it's hit me that he's gone it's quite emotional.
The fans knew because the news broke during the game last night and they were signing his name and it was all too much for MJ and i think I saw a tear fall.

Thanks, Martin it's was good while it lasted.]]>
We have not taken these decisions lightly or without recognition of the contribution both Martin and Chris have made to the Club.

Chairman Daniel Levy said: “For me, Martin and Chris’ departure is regrettable. Our greatest wish was to see results turn in our favour and for there to be no need for change. We feel honoured that Martin has been manager at our Club, having seen us qualify twice for Europe. Chris has been with us since 1977, bar a three year period, both as player and coach and he has been an excellent ambassador for the Club. They have been professional, popular and respected members of the coaching staff and there will always be a warm welcome for them both at the Lane.”

Martin Jol added: “I can understand the position of the Club in light of the results. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time here. Tottenham Hotspur is a special Club and I want to thank the terrific staff and players. For me the fans were always amazing with their support so I would also like to say thank you – I shall never forget them.”

We shall report in due course on new appointments to the coaching staff. In the interim, the First Team will be coached by our current Development Coach, Clive Allen and Alex Inglethorpe, our Youth Team manager.
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Ramos and Poyet in next week or next season depending on who you believe.
I've been wanting him out for the last few weeks but now it's hit me that he's gone it's quite emotional.
The fans knew because the news broke during the game last night and they were signing his name and it was all too much for MJ and i think I saw a tear fall.

Thanks, Martin it's was good while it lasted.]]> http://www.footymania.net/forums/showthread.php?tid=81 Fri, 26 Oct 2007 12:04:58 +0800 http://www.footymania.net/forums/showthread.php?tid=81 http://www.footymania.net/forums/showthread.php?tid=79 Thu, 25 Oct 2007 11:42:43 +0800 http://www.footymania.net/forums/showthread.php?tid=79 http://www.footymania.net/forums/showthread.php?tid=78 Tue, 23 Oct 2007 04:52:40 +0800 http://www.footymania.net/forums/showthread.php?tid=78
Lee Young-Pyo
Jermaine Jenas
Didier Zokora
Teemu Tainio
Steed Malbranque
Darren Bent

NOT GOOD ENOUGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dawson is even playing awfully this season. Something is seriously wrong and we need a change.
JOL OUT!]]>
Lee Young-Pyo
Jermaine Jenas
Didier Zokora
Teemu Tainio
Steed Malbranque
Darren Bent

NOT GOOD ENOUGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dawson is even playing awfully this season. Something is seriously wrong and we need a change.
JOL OUT!]]> http://www.footymania.net/forums/showthread.php?tid=76 Thu, 11 Oct 2007 01:31:38 +0800 http://www.footymania.net/forums/showthread.php?tid=76
So will be a case of rookie success, back to his best, or the winner of the final day mess?

Your views, please.]]>
So will be a case of rookie success, back to his best, or the winner of the final day mess?

Your views, please.]]> http://www.footymania.net/forums/showthread.php?tid=75 Tue, 09 Oct 2007 19:56:16 +0800 http://www.footymania.net/forums/showthread.php?tid=75
We deserved three points and our fans were fantastic, performances like that 2nd half show why we finished 5th twice in a row under Jol. Just need a bit of luck to go our way with some decent games coming up and we'll be pushing for top 6 again.

Anderlecht, Spurs, Getafe, Hapoel-Tel-Aviv and Aalburg in our group for UEFA cup which will ding dang do for me.]]>
We deserved three points and our fans were fantastic, performances like that 2nd half show why we finished 5th twice in a row under Jol. Just need a bit of luck to go our way with some decent games coming up and we'll be pushing for top 6 again.

Anderlecht, Spurs, Getafe, Hapoel-Tel-Aviv and Aalburg in our group for UEFA cup which will ding dang do for me.]]> http://www.footymania.net/forums/showthread.php?tid=74 Tue, 09 Oct 2007 16:55:46 +0800 http://www.footymania.net/forums/showthread.php?tid=74
For me, Torres has differentiated the side quite a bit from what they were last season.]]>
For me, Torres has differentiated the side quite a bit from what they were last season.]]> http://www.footymania.net/forums/showthread.php?tid=73 Tue, 09 Oct 2007 16:48:46 +0800 http://www.footymania.net/forums/showthread.php?tid=73
We all know clubs (and their managers) want to keep their players fit for the next game, but sometimes it's just crazy. Players suddenly injure themselves in training, and can't show up for an international match, friendlies in particular.

I reckon something has to be done about this. Yes, players ultimately have a choice on whether or not they want to play for their countries, but I think some sort of confirmation by the FA should be made - perhaps the FA's physios get sent to the clubs and check if the injuries are for real. This way, the privilege of playing for your country isn't destroyed, or its integrity eroded.

What do you think?]]>
We all know clubs (and their managers) want to keep their players fit for the next game, but sometimes it's just crazy. Players suddenly injure themselves in training, and can't show up for an international match, friendlies in particular.

I reckon something has to be done about this. Yes, players ultimately have a choice on whether or not they want to play for their countries, but I think some sort of confirmation by the FA should be made - perhaps the FA's physios get sent to the clubs and check if the injuries are for real. This way, the privilege of playing for your country isn't destroyed, or its integrity eroded.

What do you think?]]> http://www.footymania.net/forums/showthread.php?tid=72 Mon, 08 Oct 2007 11:34:17 +0800 http://www.footymania.net/forums/showthread.php?tid=72
I hope it continues!]]>
I hope it continues!]]> http://www.footymania.net/forums/showthread.php?tid=71 Tue, 02 Oct 2007 15:58:05 +0800 http://www.footymania.net/forums/showthread.php?tid=71
Amazing match, amazing comeback and with a temperature of 38.4 degrees C my celebrations of Kaboul's goal in the last minute were rather subdued.

At 4-1 I would have taken a draw but looking at the bigger picture it's not a good result. Villa aren't good and we were at home. Sloppy Robinson could have (being very harsh) stopped 3 of their goals. Liverpool away next not expecting any points from that and that would leave us on 6 points from 9 games. Not good times.

Unfortunately the players seem to be behind Jol too.]]>
Amazing match, amazing comeback and with a temperature of 38.4 degrees C my celebrations of Kaboul's goal in the last minute were rather subdued.

At 4-1 I would have taken a draw but looking at the bigger picture it's not a good result. Villa aren't good and we were at home. Sloppy Robinson could have (being very harsh) stopped 3 of their goals. Liverpool away next not expecting any points from that and that would leave us on 6 points from 9 games. Not good times.

Unfortunately the players seem to be behind Jol too.]]> http://www.footymania.net/forums/showthread.php?tid=69 Sun, 30 Sep 2007 01:54:17 +0800 http://www.footymania.net/forums/showthread.php?tid=69
http://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,2-2007450353,00.html


what a crazy guy... what was he thinking???


oh and did anyone catch the pompey game? i dunno what the score was :P hahaha

wales are also out... what a game!!

soz for not really contributing but work has taken its toll on me for the start of this year]]>
http://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,2-2007450353,00.html


what a crazy guy... what was he thinking???


oh and did anyone catch the pompey game? i dunno what the score was :P hahaha

wales are also out... what a game!!

soz for not really contributing but work has taken its toll on me for the start of this year]]>