The Football Thread - Page 1976

**footstep** · March 17th, 2017, 04:32 AM

Nasri is a great player, but sometimes his behaviour is immature.

**mungy** · March 17th, 2017, 12:34 PM

Vardi and Nasri...the two most punchable faces in football.

**countjimmoriarty** · March 17th, 2017, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m100

surely McLaren's not going to land back at Boro?

We're not THAT fucking desperate!

**snowy25** · March 17th, 2017, 01:00 PM

So Leicester get Atletico Madrid in the CL. Not the worst team to be drawn against and also a nice mid week break for the fans. At this point any of the other 7 teams are going to be tough so I think it was all about location for the fans. Much better a trip to Madrid say than Dortmund or even Juventus. Both Dortmund and Turin are nice but there is much more to offer in Madrid. They will also be among the last to play at the Vicente Calderon in Europe before Atleti move to their new ground next season. So a little historic away day as well.

**footstep** · March 18th, 2017, 05:46 AM

CL 4 favourites and 2 off for semi finals : Barca Real Juve Bayern.
Fine!

Lens at Reims 15 00 to keep 1st place.

**Devius** · March 18th, 2017, 02:33 PM

Result
West Brom 3 - 1 Arsenal

Arsenal suffered a fourth defeat in five league games as Craig Dawson's double helped West Brom inflict a major blow to the Gunners' hopes of a top-four finish.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger promised to provide an update on his future soon:

Arsene Wenger: Arsenal boss will announce future plans 'very soon
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39316047

Meanwhile the Arsenal fans civil war spreads to the skies....

Oh well, only 12 games left...

**Jeepster1973** · March 18th, 2017, 03:17 PM

Back at the start of this season I predicted that Stevenage would flirt with relegation and just about stay in League 2. Can I apologise to Darren Sarll and the boys as they are instead flirting with promotion. Doing a fantastic job given a distinct lack of resources.

**victor meldrew** · March 18th, 2017, 06:09 PM

A poor first half and we pay the price, but to be fair we had them on the back foot in the second half. Some poor finishing and an excellent performance from son of between the sticks, along with the first 45 has cost us dear.

I hope the Noble trolls are well & truly P***** off this evening.

ginny76 · March 18th, 2017, 07:40 PM

I'm enjoying the Arsenal civil war. It seems that having a brand new stadium and lots and lots of money doesn't bring happiness or success. Poor Arsene.

**Devius** · March 18th, 2017, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ginny76

I'm enjoying the Arsenal civil war. It seems that having a brand new stadium and lots and lots of money doesn't bring happiness or success. Poor Arsene.

I'm not (but you might have guessed that by now).
I'm still hoping Wenger gets to retire at the end of this season, like Ferguson did when he decided to leave Man U.

But even when Wenger departs, what next? Does Arsenal's current owner want to see the team compete at an elite level? Or will the board look for a manager who can get a top 4 finish and a decent run in the Champions League?

Dark times at the moment for Le Arse...

March 17th, 2017, 12:34 PM	#19752
mungy Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Manchester UK Posts: 3,400 Thanks: 8,933 Thanked 64,097 Times in 3,422 Posts	Vardi and Nasri...the two most punchable faces in football. __________________ My links expire with 1 months inactivity. If they are down PM me and I will re-upload.

March 18th, 2017, 02:33 PM	#19756
Devius Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: It's a London Thing.... Posts: 23,485 Thanks: 142,057 Thanked 228,259 Times in 23,519 Posts	Result West Brom 3 - 1 Arsenal Arsenal suffered a fourth defeat in five league games as Craig Dawson's double helped West Brom inflict a major blow to the Gunners' hopes of a top-four finish. Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger promised to provide an update on his future soon: Arsene Wenger: Arsenal boss will announce future plans 'very soon http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39316047 Meanwhile the Arsenal fans civil war spreads to the skies.... Oh well, only 12 games left... __________________ "I've had it with them, I've had it with you, I've had it with ALL THIS - I WANT ROOM SERVICE!* I want the club sandwich, I want the cold Mexican beer, I want a $10,000-a-night hooker!"* Johnny Mnemonic (1995) Last edited by Devius; March 18th, 2017 at 08:45 PM.. Reason: Adding more information and BBC link on Wenger

March 17th, 2017, 04:32 AM	#19751
footstep Lost luggages? Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: France Posts: 7,268 Thanks: 92,097 Thanked 86,765 Times in 7,170 Posts	Nasri is a great player, but sometimes his behaviour is immature.

March 17th, 2017, 01:00 PM	#19754
snowy25 Vintage Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,274 Thanks: 6,664 Thanked 23,142 Times in 2,260 Posts	So Leicester get Atletico Madrid in the CL. Not the worst team to be drawn against and also a nice mid week break for the fans. At this point any of the other 7 teams are going to be tough so I think it was all about location for the fans. Much better a trip to Madrid say than Dortmund or even Juventus. Both Dortmund and Turin are nice but there is much more to offer in Madrid. They will also be among the last to play at the Vicente Calderon in Europe before Atleti move to their new ground next season. So a little historic away day as well.

March 18th, 2017, 05:46 AM	#19755
footstep Lost luggages? Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: France Posts: 7,268 Thanks: 92,097 Thanked 86,765 Times in 7,170 Posts	CL 4 favourites and 2 off for semi finals : Barca Real Juve Bayern. Fine! Lens at Reims 15 00 to keep 1st place.

March 18th, 2017, 03:17 PM	#19757
Jeepster1973 Vintage Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 886 Thanks: 20,597 Thanked 9,133 Times in 884 Posts	Back at the start of this season I predicted that Stevenage would flirt with relegation and just about stay in League 2. Can I apologise to Darren Sarll and the boys as they are instead flirting with promotion. Doing a fantastic job given a distinct lack of resources.

March 18th, 2017, 06:09 PM	#19758
victor meldrew Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: At the bottom of an empty glass Posts: 15,776 Thanks: 531,871 Thanked 179,991 Times in 15,764 Posts	A poor first half and we pay the price, but to be fair we had them on the back foot in the second half. Some poor finishing and an excellent performance from son of between the sticks, along with the first 45 has cost us dear. I hope the Noble trolls are well & truly P***** off this evening.

March 18th, 2017, 07:40 PM	#19759
ginny76 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 481 Thanks: 429 Thanked 4,565 Times in 477 Posts	I'm enjoying the Arsenal civil war. It seems that having a brand new stadium and lots and lots of money doesn't bring happiness or success. Poor Arsene.