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Re: Football Chat Thread : Wed Apr 20, 2011 9:22 am  
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Daily Mail back page, Pic of Giggs and headline 'firing blanks', the work of a spiteful media frustrated by super injunctions...??

I've heard it's not him, and someone of a equally whiter than white image who I know for a FACHT a team mate 'took a bullet' for a few years ago.
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Re: Football Chat Thread : Wed Apr 20, 2011 9:26 am  
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La Lliga isn't much better. Some would argue it's more competitive in Scotland, so which is the best league in Europe?
My vote would go to Germany.


Depends, really. The league is rapidly improving and Bayern have had a poor season, resulting in things looking a little different at the top. However, I don't think Dortmund, Leverkusen or Bayern could finish in the top 4 in England, whilst they'd also struggle to do so in Spain. If you judge a league entirely on the amount of top sides in it, the best league is England or Spain. If you judge a league on its potential and include things like stadiums, it's the Bundesliga.

I think the biggest problem in England this year has been the lack of the 'star factor'. In years gone by, it's always been about the likes of Rooney, Ronaldo, Lampard, Drogba, Fabregas, Torres, Gerrard and, more recently, Tevez, but, out of those listed, only Tevez has had a season matching his status. For varying reasons, maybe it's the world cup hangover, but the lack of outstanding individuals has definitely added to the 'league is weaker' mentality. I think next season will be much better with the lack of international tournament clogging up pre-season, whilst I think the big sides will spend vast amounts to improve.
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Re: Football Chat Thread : Wed Apr 20, 2011 9:27 am  
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Daily Mail back page, Pic of Giggs and headline 'firing blanks', the work of a spiteful media frustrated by super injunctions...??

I've heard it's not him, and someone of a equally whiter than white image who I know for a FACHT a team mate 'took a bullet' for a few years ago.


Come on, dish the goss squire.
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Re: Football Chat Thread : Wed Apr 20, 2011 9:42 am  
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Daily Mail back page, Pic of Giggs and headline 'firing blanks', the work of a spiteful media frustrated by super injunctions...??

I've heard it's not him, and someone of a equally whiter than white image who I know for a FACHT a team mate 'took a bullet' for a few years ago.


Spilleth the beans then squire. In PM form if required.
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Re: Football Chat Thread : Wed Apr 20, 2011 9:58 am  
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Spilleth the beans then squire. In PM form if required.


Me too please :)
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Re: Football Chat Thread : Wed Apr 20, 2011 10:04 am  
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Depends, really. The league is rapidly improving and Bayern have had a poor season, resulting in things looking a little different at the top. However, I don't think Dortmund, Leverkusen or Bayern could finish in the top 4 in England, whilst they'd also struggle to do so in Spain. If you judge a league entirely on the amount of top sides in it, the best league is England or Spain. If you judge a league on its potential and include things like stadiums, it's the Bundesliga.
Went to watch Espanyol v Atletico on Sunday and for two supposedly poor sides they played some cracking on the floor football. To be honest I haven't seen a lot of the Bundesliga this year as it's on satellite tv in Spain. For quality in numbers look at the Europa League semis. One Spanish club and THREE Portuguese.

Roddy B wrote:
I think the biggest problem in England this year has been the lack of the 'star factor'. In years gone by, it's always been about the likes of Rooney, Ronaldo, Lampard, Drogba, Fabregas, Torres, Gerrard and, more recently, Tevez, but, out of those listed, only Tevez has had a season matching his status. For varying reasons, maybe it's the world cup hangover, but the lack of outstanding individuals has definitely added to the 'league is weaker' mentality. I think next season will be much better with the lack of international tournament clogging up pre-season, whilst I think the big sides will spend vast amounts to improve.
Think you might just have nailed it there, sir.
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Re: Football Chat Thread : Wed Apr 20, 2011 10:20 am  
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Daily Mail back page, Pic of Giggs and headline 'firing blanks', the work of a spiteful media frustrated by super injunctions...??

I've heard it's not him, and someone of a equally whiter than white image who I know for a FACHT a team mate 'took a bullet' for a few years ago.

Was told this morning by a journalist friend that it is Giggs. Was told last night it was a player with a Liverpool connection.
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Re: Football Chat Thread : Wed Apr 20, 2011 10:22 am  
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Was told this morning by a journalist friend that it is Giggs. Was told last night it was a player with a Liverpool connection.



That might save on the pms :IDEA:
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Re: Football Chat Thread : Wed Apr 20, 2011 10:23 am  
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Me too please :)


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Re: Football Chat Thread : Wed Apr 20, 2011 10:28 am  
Let's not beat around the bush then eh.

Is the chaps initials M.O ? :lol:
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