vansmack
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Slán go fóill
July 18, 2003 at 04:00 PM UTC
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Hello all.
As most of you know, Smackie's moving to San Francisco on August 1 with Smackette. We are planning a little going away happy hour/cocktail hour next Friday, July 25th to say goodbye. Some of you have already been invited because I had your email address, others were not because the forum now uses private messages instead of email addresses and I didn't get the chance to write your email address down before the upgrade.
Therefore, if you would like more information, please send me a private message from the link above or email me at [email]vansmack@msn.com[/email].
Cheers and I hope most of you can make it.
markie
Joined: October 15, 2001 at 05:01 AM UTC
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Re: Slán go fóill
July 18, 2003 at 04:13 PM UTC
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I will go, but only if you promise to drink your own body volume in Guiness.
mankie
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Re: Slán go fóill
July 18, 2003 at 04:29 PM UTC
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I was going to go but now scientist markie wk is going I think I'll pass. ;)
Are you still going to the Rovers game next Wed?
vansmack
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Re: Slán go fóill
July 18, 2003 at 04:32 PM UTC
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Originally posted by mankie:
I was going to go but now scientist markie wk is going I think I'll pass. ;)
Are you still going to the Rovers game next Wed?
Yes, and I think we should share a pint at the Lucky bar if you're red lining in or at the capital lounge if you blue or orange line in. If you're driving, the you name the place.
vansmack
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Re: Slán go fóill
July 18, 2003 at 04:42 PM UTC
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Originally posted by mankie:
What time in the Lucky Bar…and what color carnation will you be wearing? :D
I'm thinking 5:30-6ish. And depending on the outcome of the Duff deal, I may be wearing my Irish national jersey (since they delayed the damn black kit!).
vansmack
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Re: Slán go fóill
July 18, 2003 at 05:42 PM UTC
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Originally posted by mankie:
You know Duff didn't fly out with the team right?
Yes, but he checked his bags in and nearly boarded the plane before being told to stay in England. He can come out before Wednesday or catch up with United while he's out here. ;)
vansmack
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Re: Slán go fóill
July 18, 2003 at 06:10 PM UTC
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Originally posted by mankie:
I like your thinking. Number 7 would be a good number for him don't you think? He may even get to knob a spice girl too!!!
I read that Fergie was holding out for him until next year when he thought he could get him for much less…..maybe they'll shell out the dosh form him early rather than lose him to Chelsea, which he does not want to go to. The boy doesn't want to move to London, which I can't say I blame him…shite beer, cockney's and Aussies! ;)
He won't wear 7, but with gigsy in 11, he'll have to find a new number. He wears 9 for the national team so maybe he will choose that.
mankie
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Re: Slán go fóill
July 19, 2003 at 02:38 PM UTC
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Smackie…strong indication Goofy-fecker will be introduced as the new signing for Barca on Monday (they're welcome to him) so it looks like United will be turning their attentions onto stealing Duff from Chelsea…..I just may have to go to church on Sunday if you know what I mean!!
vansmack
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Re: Slán go fóill
July 19, 2003 at 04:16 PM UTC
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Originally posted by mankie:
Smackie…strong indication Goofy-fecker will be introduced as the new signing for Barca on Monday (they're welcome to him) so it looks like United will be turning their attentions onto stealing Duff from Chelsea…..I just may have to go to church on Sunday if you know what I mean!!
I'm going to church too (if you know what I mean). Apparently it will keep me from going to hell.
vansmack
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Re: Slán go fóill
July 20, 2003 at 03:27 PM UTC
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Originally posted by mankie:
A bit to late for me! A catholic priest already condemned me. :(
But that's the beauty of Catholicism, you can go to confession right before you die and still get into heaven. And extreme amounts of tidings never hurt either.
Anyhow, Ron gone, bring on Duff!
Barcelona
Joined: October 15, 2001 at 05:01 AM UTC
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Re: Slán go fóill
July 20, 2003 at 04:54 PM UTC
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So, Ronaldinho ended up in Barcelona, I hope he is that good. Finally, it looks we might get out of recent years' misery. What is Manchester United doing with all the money from Beckham's transfer to Madrid?
vansmack
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Re: Slán go fóill
July 20, 2003 at 05:50 PM UTC
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Originally posted by Barcelona:
So, Ronaldinho ended up in Barcelona, I hope he is that good. Finally, it looks we might get out of recent years' misery. What is Manchester United doing with all the money from Beckham's transfer to Madrid?
Congrats on improving your team. At the price, I don't think Rono improved ManU like he would Barca so I'm glad we didn't pay the fee. However, if Ronho goes for 21M pounds, Real got the deal of the century for Becks.
As for the cash, here's what makes the deal even sweeter for Real: it's £5.2m pounds now, £12.24 over the next four years, the remaining £7m are conditional upon Real Madrid's performances in the UEFA Champions League. So if United beats Real, they actually lose money on the Beckham deal. I'm sorry, what ManU money are you referring to? Man U are looking like the biggest fucking idiots right now and they had better make the Duff deal soon.
vansmack
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Re: Slán go fóill
July 21, 2003 at 04:09 PM UTC
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Hey Mankie.
We lost Duff too. He signed with Chelsea. Unbelievable.
mankie
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Re: Slán go fóill
July 21, 2003 at 04:44 PM UTC
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Vieira maybe??
I think Rohnaldino is about 15mil overpriced at the money they paid for him….what has he done at club level in both Brasil and France? SQUAT! All his success has been with the national team, and my GOD! I would look good playing on that team. At worst he's carried by the rest of the team and at best he's the Esa Tikkanen of football, he makes no effort unless it's a vital and important game.
My feelings are that Barcelona bought him out of ego damage control, they lost Beckham so had to sign just any big name player. Sorry Barcelona but thats how I feel, they did United a big favor IMHO.
As for who do United go for now? They really don't NEED anyone….and as for Chelsea, I just think that's going to be a huge train wreck by seasons end…The NY Rangers of the premier league.
vansmack
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Re: Slán go fóill
July 21, 2003 at 04:50 PM UTC
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Originally posted by mankie:
Vieira maybe??
I think Rohnaldino is about 15mil overpriced at the money they paid for him….what has he done at club level in both Brasil and France? SQUAT! All his success has been with the national team, and my GOD! I would look good playing on that team. At worst he's carried by the rest of the team and at best he's the Esa Tikkanen of football, he makes no effort unless it's a vital and important game.
My feelings are that Barcelona bought him out of ego damage control, they lost Beckham so had to sign just any big name player. Sorry Barcelona but thats how I feel, they did United a big favor IMHO.
As for who do United go for now? They really don't NEED anyone….and as for Chelsea, I just think that's going to be a huge train wreck by seasons end…The NY Rangers of the premier league.
Ronaldinho = Esa Tikkanen - that's great! there's about 5 people on this board who would get that!
Yes, Chelsea is a train wreck waiting to happen, but Man U must keep Veron now or we will struggle mightily in Europe without a replacement for Beckham and losing Veron.
I'm as convinced as you are that Ole will fill the right side perfectly in the premiere league, but with Keano getting old and Diego Forlan still unproven for an entire season, can United really rely on Ruud alone to score 30-40 goals a season? I don't think so. I'd like to see one more proven mid-fielder or striker move to United.
Oh and as for Kewell, serve's you right! couldn't have happened to a nicer guy.
mankie
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Re: Slán go fóill
July 21, 2003 at 04:56 PM UTC
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Kewell the tool! Che-he-he-he!
We signed Bellion remember, I don't know anything about him but Fergie has been after him for a long time and the last player Fergie pursued like that was Ruud!!!
I would like to see Keano fill in as player/assistant coach for one season then take over as assistant full time next year, then be prepped to take over the reigns when Fergie steps down, but I doubt it will happen.