Real Madrid really need a good defender, otherwise they won't win anything next year. I still think that Madrid lost a lot by letting Makelele go and getting Beckham. He hasn't shown anything in Spain. I'd like Deportivo to win the Champions League, that was a mostly second division team in Spain until the late eighties, they have done quite well since then. However, a Makelele goal for Chelsea in the final game would be so funny… Real Madrid let him go because he is not considered a star, but last year he certainly did more than Raul and Figo combined. As for Fergusson's assistant in Manchester United, now coaching Real Madrid, poor guy, he is terrible!
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I know we disagree on the talent of Beckham…but that aside, Madrid needed Beckham like they needed a hole in the head. I thought that was a very similar situation to when United got Veron, and look what happened to him. Madrid seem to get stars for the sake of it, regardless of wether there's a need. That's why I think they'll go for Henry.
Madrid's game plan as always seemed to be to outscore the opponent, they don't seem to put too much emphasis on defence, which has come back to haunt them this Champions League.
Madrid's game plan as always seemed to be to outscore the opponent, they don't seem to put too much emphasis on defence, which has come back to haunt them this Champions League.
Originally posted by Bollocks:While I would love Duff at United, Real will take Makelele back from Chelsea in exchange for Beckham before Chelsea give up Duff.
Do you really think Beck's would approve a trade to the hated Arsenal though?
How's this?
Becks to Chelski…..United take Duff from Chelski. :D
half-time Liverpool 2- Arsenal 1
please god, please god, please god keep the score this way
please god, please god, please god keep the score this way
Originally posted by brennser:That's it…there is no God…
half-time Liverpool 2- Arsenal 1
please god, please god, please god keep the score this way
Arseholes 4-2 Liverscum.
Originally posted by Bollocks:the second after I posted I regretted it, prolly jinxed Liverpool….
Originally posted by brennser:That's it…there is no God…
half-time Liverpool 2- Arsenal 1
please god, please god, please god keep the score this way
Arseholes 4-2 Liverscum.
Saw the game today, his performance is still so awfully mediocre. Even McManaman played better at Madrid. The best thing is that Madrid with all its stars seems more part of a fashion magazine or of Hello! I just hope they don't start playing well against Barcelona two weeks from now.
http://sports.yahoo.com/sow/news;_ylc=X3oDMTBpYjk0aWtjBF9TAzk1ODYzNTkwBHNlYwN0aA--?slug=afp-fbl_spa&prov=afp&type=lgns
Sad Beckham and Real Madrid plunge to new depths
April 11, 2004
MADRID (AFP) - David Beckham's worst week of his professional and personal life plunged to new depths when his Real Madrid team lost 3-0 at home to Osasuna and surrendered the lead of the Spanish championship.
The England skipper, who woke up on Sunday to more lurid allegations concerning his private life splashed across the British tabloids, found no hiding place as Real Madrid suffered only their third home league defeat in four seasons to follow their Champions League exit at Monaco.
Goals from Valmiro Valdo, ironically on loan at Osasuna from Real, Pablo Garcia and Mohamed El Yaagoubi Moha were enough to strip Real of pole position after title rivals Valencia had earlier defeated Real Zaragoza 1-0 to go top by two points.
"I am sad and very disappointed," said coach Carlos Queiroz who now looks certain for the axe.
"Losing the first home game this season is a bad moment. Our morale wasn't the best after losing to Monaco and the Spanish Cup final, but the players are professional and they will recover.
"I haven't talked to the officials (about his future). My priority is with the players."
Beckham's first touch came in the first minute of the game and that was to kick the ball back into his own net in frustration after Valdo had opened the scoring making the most of a defensive mix-up.
Beckham, watched by wife Victoria and son Brooklyn in the Bernabeu stands, endured a lacklustre start before almost pulling his side level in the 19th minute.
He unleashed a lob from the halfway line which floated over the head of a backtracking Osasuna goalkeeper Ricardo Sanzol only for the ball to land on top of the goal.
The England skipper then came in for some rough treatment getting caught on the side of the head by Garcia before taking a nasty knock to the calf.
Things got worse for Real when, first, Ronaldo was forced to limp off with a thigh injury and they fell further behind when goalkeeper Iker Casillas dropped a cross at the feet of Garcia who lobbed the ball in from the edge of the box for 2-0 just before the break.
On the hour mark, it was 3-0 when a long clearance from Sanzol allowed Valdo to sprint away from Roberto Carlos and his cross was headed in by Moha.
Zinedine Zidane then had a goal disallowed before Beckham was convinced he should have been awarded a penalty after clashing with Antonio Lopez.
By the final whistle, there were huge swathes of empty seats inside the Bernabeu as fans showed their displeasure, although Mrs Beckham was still there waiting to confront her husband over allegations that he has had two affairs.
Miguel Angel Angulo scored the only goal of the game as Valencia won 1-0 at Real Zaragoza.
Angulo headed in a free-kick from Jorge Lopez in the 71st minute but the win was overshadowed by a knee injury suffered by striker Mohamed Sissoko which could rule him out of Wednesday's UEFA Cup clash against Bordeaux.
In two weeks' time, Real Madrid face bitter rivals Barcelona who kept up their push for a Champions League spot next season when they defeated Valladolid 3-1 on Saturday.
Brazilian World Cup winner Ronaldinho scored one of the goals which set Barca on their way but then put his good work to waste by getting sent off.
Ronaldinho had already been booked for refusing to retreat the full ten metres from a free-kick and then received his second yellow card in the 55th minute when he tried to kick the ball out of the hands of Valladolid goalkeeper Albano Bizzarri.
Barca were cruising at the time having gone 2-0 ahead through Javier Saviola and Ronaldinho who found the net for the 20th time this season.
After the Brazilian's dismissal, Valladolid took full advantage with Oscar pulling a goal back in the 66th minute but Andres Iniesta then scored his first goal in the top flight to make sure of the three points in the 85th minute.
http://sports.yahoo.com/sow/news;_ylc=X3oDMTBpYjk0aWtjBF9TAzk1ODYzNTkwBHNlYwN0aA--?slug=afp-fbl_spa&prov=afp&type=lgns
Sad Beckham and Real Madrid plunge to new depths
April 11, 2004
MADRID (AFP) - David Beckham's worst week of his professional and personal life plunged to new depths when his Real Madrid team lost 3-0 at home to Osasuna and surrendered the lead of the Spanish championship.
The England skipper, who woke up on Sunday to more lurid allegations concerning his private life splashed across the British tabloids, found no hiding place as Real Madrid suffered only their third home league defeat in four seasons to follow their Champions League exit at Monaco.
Goals from Valmiro Valdo, ironically on loan at Osasuna from Real, Pablo Garcia and Mohamed El Yaagoubi Moha were enough to strip Real of pole position after title rivals Valencia had earlier defeated Real Zaragoza 1-0 to go top by two points.
"I am sad and very disappointed," said coach Carlos Queiroz who now looks certain for the axe.
"Losing the first home game this season is a bad moment. Our morale wasn't the best after losing to Monaco and the Spanish Cup final, but the players are professional and they will recover.
"I haven't talked to the officials (about his future). My priority is with the players."
Beckham's first touch came in the first minute of the game and that was to kick the ball back into his own net in frustration after Valdo had opened the scoring making the most of a defensive mix-up.
Beckham, watched by wife Victoria and son Brooklyn in the Bernabeu stands, endured a lacklustre start before almost pulling his side level in the 19th minute.
He unleashed a lob from the halfway line which floated over the head of a backtracking Osasuna goalkeeper Ricardo Sanzol only for the ball to land on top of the goal.
The England skipper then came in for some rough treatment getting caught on the side of the head by Garcia before taking a nasty knock to the calf.
Things got worse for Real when, first, Ronaldo was forced to limp off with a thigh injury and they fell further behind when goalkeeper Iker Casillas dropped a cross at the feet of Garcia who lobbed the ball in from the edge of the box for 2-0 just before the break.
On the hour mark, it was 3-0 when a long clearance from Sanzol allowed Valdo to sprint away from Roberto Carlos and his cross was headed in by Moha.
Zinedine Zidane then had a goal disallowed before Beckham was convinced he should have been awarded a penalty after clashing with Antonio Lopez.
By the final whistle, there were huge swathes of empty seats inside the Bernabeu as fans showed their displeasure, although Mrs Beckham was still there waiting to confront her husband over allegations that he has had two affairs.
Miguel Angel Angulo scored the only goal of the game as Valencia won 1-0 at Real Zaragoza.
Angulo headed in a free-kick from Jorge Lopez in the 71st minute but the win was overshadowed by a knee injury suffered by striker Mohamed Sissoko which could rule him out of Wednesday's UEFA Cup clash against Bordeaux.
In two weeks' time, Real Madrid face bitter rivals Barcelona who kept up their push for a Champions League spot next season when they defeated Valladolid 3-1 on Saturday.
Brazilian World Cup winner Ronaldinho scored one of the goals which set Barca on their way but then put his good work to waste by getting sent off.
Ronaldinho had already been booked for refusing to retreat the full ten metres from a free-kick and then received his second yellow card in the 55th minute when he tried to kick the ball out of the hands of Valladolid goalkeeper Albano Bizzarri.
Barca were cruising at the time having gone 2-0 ahead through Javier Saviola and Ronaldinho who found the net for the 20th time this season.
After the Brazilian's dismissal, Valladolid took full advantage with Oscar pulling a goal back in the 66th minute but Andres Iniesta then scored his first goal in the top flight to make sure of the three points in the 85th minute.
Saw the game too. Defense was non-existent for Real. Big difference between this season and last.
So, did anyone watch the Nick and Jessica show?
Originally posted by Ball Girl:Who?
So, did anyone watch the Nick and Jessica show?
Originally posted by Bollocks:Chelski just let Arsenal have a cake walk to the finish. Bastards…
That's it…there is no God…
Arseholes 4-2 Liverscum.
Originally posted by vansmack:BUT! They also gave the reds a better chance of grabbing the #2 spot, and thereby automatic qualification to the Champions League next season.
Originally posted by Bollocks:Chelski just let Arsenal have a cake walk to the finish. Bastards…
That's it…there is no God…
Arseholes 4-2 Liverscum.
The Nick and Jessica Simpson show. Only quality tv in the Balls household.
Originally posted by Bollocks:
Originally posted by Ball Girl:Who?
So, did anyone watch the Nick and Jessica show?
Originally posted by Bollocks:I can always count on you to find the bright side of something….
BUT! They also gave the reds a better chance of grabbing the #2 spot, and thereby automatic qualification to the Champions League next season.
Originally posted by The Grimaceballs:Oh, the Simpsons…I don't really like adult cartoon shows though.
The Nick and Jessica Simpson show. Only quality tv in the Balls household.
Originally posted by Bollocks:
Originally posted by Ball Girl:Who?
So, did anyone watch the Nick and Jessica show?
If it weren't for O's baseball, NASCAR and checking the news for weather updates, I'd have no reason to have a television. But other members of my household have broader tastes in tv viewing…
Originally posted by Bollocks:
Originally posted by The Grimaceballs:Oh, the Simpsons…I don't really like adult cartoon shows though.
The Nick and Jessica Simpson show. Only quality tv in the Balls household.
Originally posted by Bollocks:
Originally posted by Ball Girl:Who?
So, did anyone watch the Nick and Jessica show?
Look what just showed up on Verizon.com's homepage….
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How weird is that???
http://kevxml2adsl.verizon.net/_1_2HZJTO103ME1YOO__vzn.dsl/apnws/story.htm?kcfg=apart&sin=D81TCTOO2&qcat=sports&ran=16373&passqi=&feed=ap&top=1
How weird is that???
Originally posted by Bollocks:I think somebody has been watching you and your internet habits…..
Look what just showed up on Verizon.com's homepage….
http://kevxml2adsl.verizon.net/_1_2HZJTO103ME1YOO__vzn.dsl/apnws/story.htm?kcfg=apart&sin=D81TCTOO2&qcat=sports&ran=16373&passqi=&feed=ap&top=1
How weird is that???
I will say this though, I have noticed many more American fishwraps covering the premiere league over the past 1-2 years. SF Chronicle, LA Times, OC Register, Wash Post, even the NY Times when there's no news on A-Rods fingernails growing or Giambi's hair do….
The Wash Post really pissed me off with it though. They'd do it one week, then skip three then do it for another couple then skip another four. :mad: :mad: I finally emailed them and said either put the fucker in every week or don't bother at all!
They never responded……
They never responded……
Originally posted by Bollocks:
Oh, the Simpsons…I don't really like adult cartoon shows though.no…forget it…it was pretty sucky, anyway…