11/12 Football Thread

[Captain Clarkie]

I really enjoyed the Holland-Germany game myself, Ozil was great to watch, and the Dutch went for it too. It wasn't a defensive display, that was the problem, they couldn't defend. I was surprised Huntelaar's touch was so poor though.

As for Spurs, not sure what's going to happen there now, but Modric is probably off to Man U now.

Glad Di Matteo's got the job at Chelsea, next item on the list, new stadium.

[mcgaffer]

Harry Redknapp believes he would have been sacked by Tottenham even if they earned Champions League qualification.

Swansea City are close to revealing Michael Laudrup as their new manager.
The Swans hope to name the former Real Madrid, Barcelona and Denmark playmaker as Brendan Rodgers's successor over the weekend.

Germany and Portugal have been fined by Uefa following events during their Euro 2012 match on Saturday night.
The German Football Association was docked 10,000 euros (£8,000) after supporters threw missiles on to the pitch during the Group B game.
German fans threw screwed-up paper at Portugal players and were repeatedly warned through speaker announcements.
The Portuguese FA was fined 5,000 euros (£4,000) after players returned late for the second half, delaying kick-off.

Wigan chairman Dave Whelan says he has had no approach from Tottenham for Roberto Martinez, but would not prevent him from speaking to the club over the vacant manager's position.

England are too "predictable" and "stereotyped" to beat Sweden on Friday, according to their opponents' former skipper Jonas Thern.
England drew 1-1 with France in their opening game while Sweden were beaten 2-1 by Ukraine, but Thern believes the Scandinavians are the better team.
"The one shot towards the France goal over 90 minutes was all it took to ignite the chronic English illusion of world football supremacy," he said.
"Their style of play is predictable."

Norwich City boss Chris Hughton will be handed the club's largest ever transfer budget to help establish the Canaries as a force in the Premier League.

[king mob]

In other news, I'm quite surprised Harry Redknapp has left Tottenham. Given Spur's resources, there aren't too many available managers out there who can regularly put them in contention for the Champions League. I'm guessing Levy doesn't think Harry did enough to justify a pay rise and he decided he could make easier money elsewhere.

If you're some like Levy and you see your manager conducting contract negotiations on live telly then frankly that would be the straw which breaks the back. There's a lot of Spurs fans happy to see Redknapp and his sideshow fuck off into the distance.

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The Palestine Football Association (PFA) has asked European football's governing body Uefa to bar Israel from hosting a tournament next year over Palestinian players in detention.

Israel is due to host the European Under-21 championship in 2013.

PFA President Jibril Rajoub wrote to Uefa to express concern about three Palestinian players who are being held in Israel without charge.

One of them, midfielder Mahmoud al-Sarsak, is on hunger strike.

[Captain Clarkie]

If you're some like Levy and you see your manager conducting contract negotiations on live telly then frankly that would be the straw which breaks the back. There's a lot of Spurs fans happy to see Redknapp and his sideshow fuck off into the distance.

Including most Spurs mates of mine.

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Tottenham plan to move for Everton manager David Moyes as they seek a replacement for Harry Redknapp.

Juventus have sent their director and former player Pavel Nedved to meet Arsenal striker Robin van Persie, 28, to discuss a move to Turin.

Manchester City and Chelsea are facing competition from Serie A champions Juventus for the signing of Napoli striker Edinson Cavani, 25.

Former Chelsea striker Salomon Kalou, 26, would be open to a move to Liverpool to link up with former Blues coach Brendan Rodgers, according to the player's agent.

Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has set his sights on Newcastle star Hatem Ben Arfa.

Liverpool have been told that another target, Barcelona forward Cristian Tello, 20, will cost them £7m.

Chelsea are lining up a move for Malaga striker Salomon Rondon, 22, as they seek a replacement for Didier Drogba.

Manchester City will reject Juventus's loan bid for Aleksandar Kolarov, 26.

West Ham are preparing a bid for Blackburn striker Yakubu, 29, who would cost the Hammers £1m.

Stoke are planning to battle it out with West Ham for the signature of Wolves midfielder Matt Jarvis, 26.

England midfielder Jordan Henderson, 21, has vowed to prove Joey Barton and all his other critics wrong.

Sweden's camp has been split in two ahead of their clash with England on Friday after captain Zlatan Ibrahimovic, 30, blasted his team-mates.

Former Charlton manager Alan Curbishley and former Hull and Preston boss Phil Brown are both on the short-list to replace Chris Hughton at Birmingham City.

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First round draw for the League Cup

Derby County v Scunthorpe United
Rochdale v Barnsley
Port Vale v Burnley
Notts County v Bradford City
Hull City v Rotherham United
Fleetwood Town v Nottingham Forest
Carlisle United v Accrington Stanley
Doncaster Rovers v York City
Crewe Alexandra v Hartlepool United
Bury v Middlesbrough
Chesterfield v Tranmere Rovers
Sheffield United v Burton Albion
Blackpool v Morecambe
Leeds United v Shrewsbury Town
Preston North End v Huddersfield Town
Oldham Athletic v Sheffield Wednesday
Cheltenham Town v Milton Keynes Dons
Ipswich Town v Bristol Rovers
Stevenage v AFC Wimbledon
Exeter City v Crystal Palace
Yeovil Town v Colchester United
Birmingham City v Barnet
Bristol City v Gillingham
Northampton Town v Cardiff City
Plymouth Argyle v Portsmouth
Wolverhampton Wanderers v Aldershot Town
Walsall v Brentford
Millwall v Crawley Town
Torquay United v Leicester City
Dagenham & Redbridge v Coventry City
Peterborough United v Southend United
Swindon Town v Brighton & Hove Albion
Watford v Wycombe Wanderers
Charlton Athletic v Leyton Orient
Oxford United v AFC Bournemouth

[king mob]

I might take a wander down to Ashton Gate for the Gillingham game for a laugh if ticket prices are reasonable.

[king mob]

Ireland are going to take a serious pumping in this game. They're so bloody poor.

[cactusmaac]

West Ham are preparing a bid for Blackburn striker Yakubu, 29, who would cost the Hammers £1m.

That seems a bit low, he scored 18 goals for Blackburn last season.

[Will M]

If you're some like Levy and you see your manager conducting contract negotiations on live telly then frankly that would be the straw which breaks the back. There's a lot of Spurs fans happy to see Redknapp and his sideshow fuck off into the distance.

Weren't so long ago he said he couldn't read a contract and didn't what know his said..

[Omega Alpha]

So, Redknapp didn't get England, and he didn't stay at Tottenham either? Couldn't have happened to a more deserving guy.

[Captain Clarkie]

get in!


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[king mob]

I was impressed by England last night. Yes, the goals they let in were shocking defensive errors, Ashley Young was mainly pointless and Andy Carroll failed to win any header bar one but they came back well against Sweden with Walcott showing the sort of form he's more than capable of.

But the most pressing question is what owls look like the English manager?

http://www.buzzfeed.com/greggdd69/10...d-footbal-5v0w

[thehod]

I was impressed by England last night. Yes, the goals they let in were shocking defensive errors, Ashley Young was mainly pointless and Andy Carroll failed to win any header bar one but they came back well against Sweden with Walcott showing the sort of form he's more than capable of.

But the most pressing question is what owls look like the English manager?

http://www.buzzfeed.com/greggdd69/10...d-footbal-5v0w

John Terry also proved his not only a waste of human skin, but a waste of a football shirt too.

But then we already knew that.