hindle xiii Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 They did it again! 3 o'clock news; And we start with some breaking news, in the last few minutes... *turns radio up listens in intently.* it has been announced.. *lean in* that David Beckham has retired from football. F*ck off! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnM Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 (edited) Beckham is an excellent role model for many.he's not as gormless as he sounds and from a very modest background has through dint of hard work and dedication, made something. Need more like him. Anyway, Mancini can live off his Pink Panther royalties Edited May 16, 2013 by JohnM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindle xiii Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 This is perfect timing, just when sky sports news had milked the Fergie retiring story to death. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckn Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 Not exactly a Beckham fan as such but give the guy his due, he's worked hard to achieve anything he has. A good ambassador too, don't expect he'll be down the social tho... He also seemed to cope well with both extremes of fan reactions. One side from getting extreme fan abuse, including death threats and fans chanting hoping his wife and kid died from AIDS. Even the Mirror printed a dartboard picture of his face. The other side of being deified by exactly the same newspapers and journalists who were the abuse cheerleaders. It was the Jonny Wilkinson treatment but on a far grander scale. I was just surprised he stayed in Britain for as long as he did. "When in deadly danger, when beset by doubt; run in little circles, wave your arms and shout" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 The other side of being deified by exactly the same newspapers and journalists who were the abuse cheerleaders. It was the Jonny Wilkinson treatment but on a far grander scale. Jonny Wilkinson got abuse from the media? I must've missed that! Let me never fall into the vulgar mistake of dreaming that I am persecuted whenever I am contradicted. Ralph Waldo Emerson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckn Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 Jonny Wilkinson got abuse from the media? I must've missed that! The deified part "When in deadly danger, when beset by doubt; run in little circles, wave your arms and shout" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 Not exactly a Beckham fan as such but give the guy his due, he's worked hard to achieve anything he has. A good ambassador too, don't expect he'll be down the social tho... He (plus family) was in the pie and mash shop down the road from where I work the other day. Let me never fall into the vulgar mistake of dreaming that I am persecuted whenever I am contradicted. Ralph Waldo Emerson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindle xiii Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Any joy getting a ticket for tomorrow Jon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerjon Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Any joy getting a ticket for tomorrow Jon? I don't have the funds and now have a family visit and so didn't try. I'll be watching through my fingers on Sky. Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life. (Terry Pratchett) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolford6 Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 I don't have the funds and now have a family visit and so didn't try. I'll be watching through my fingers on Sky. Boxing gloves may be a more practical option. Under Scrutiny by the Right-On Thought Police Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindle xiii Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 Shamazeballs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerjon Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 Superb team performance that. Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life. (Terry Pratchett) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerjon Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 The New York Times writes about Wigan Athletic: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/20/sports/soccer/an-emotional-swing-for-wigan-athletic.html?pagewanted=1&_r=0&smid=tw-nytimes&partner=rss&emc=rss Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life. (Terry Pratchett) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleep1673 Posted May 20, 2013 Author Share Posted May 20, 2013 Just back from Majorca where I had a holiday, with just my 4yo daughter as the other half couldn't be bothered taking the time off, and we passed Real Mallorca's ground on the way to a dolphin park, the tour guide said theey had designed the new stadium to be oval shaped, but ran out of money during building and have had to leave the ends open. When I got back to Alcudia, I noticed one of the tour operaters were running a trip for today (Monday) to see the just Relegated RCD Mallorca play Real Betis for 80Euro including a beer, tickets & transport. This reminded me of an article in one of the papers (probably the Guardian) of some football fans who live in the UK, but have season tickets at Ajax, and with cheap flights it's cheaper to watch European football than watching English Premiership. I would also like to comment on the WBA v Man U game as my 4yo does - BONKERS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerjon Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 The New York Times writes about Wigan Athletic: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/20/sports/soccer/an-emotional-swing-for-wigan-athletic.html?pagewanted=1&_r=0&smid=tw-nytimes&partner=rss&emc=rss And about Bradford City http://mobile.nytimes.com/2013/05/20/sports/soccer/20iht-soccer20.html Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life. (Terry Pratchett) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolford6 Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 (edited) Edited because the original was a bit insensitive. Edited May 20, 2013 by Wolford6 Under Scrutiny by the Right-On Thought Police Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 New England shirt... or old German shirt. Let me never fall into the vulgar mistake of dreaming that I am persecuted whenever I am contradicted. Ralph Waldo Emerson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrek Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 Already looking forward to next season, hope it throws up a midweek fixture away in Rome, followed by a Sunday fixture away at Yeovil! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolford6 Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 some 2013-2014 football kits http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/picturegalleries/10033494/Barcelona-Manchester-City-and-Liverpool-among-clubs-unveiling-new-kits-for-201314-in-pictures.html#?frame=2569736 Under Scrutiny by the Right-On Thought Police Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Brendan Rodgers is now the 5th longest-serving manager in the Premier League, having been in charge for 11 (eleven) months. Yes, months. Let me never fall into the vulgar mistake of dreaming that I am persecuted whenever I am contradicted. Ralph Waldo Emerson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolford6 Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 He'll get the boot next season. Under Scrutiny by the Right-On Thought Police Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerjon Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Manchester City and the New York Yankees create New York City FC - the 20th MLS franchise. Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life. (Terry Pratchett) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mumby Magic Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Stoke finish high up again and get shut of Pulis. Saunders sacked after being given mission impossible. Mancini, Atkins and Mcdermott victims of their own success. Got to love football. If Bradford City struggle next year in league 1 I hope the board stick with him. Like poor jokes? Thejoketeller@mullymessiah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrek Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Stoke finish high up again and get shut of Pulis. Saunders sacked after being given mission impossible. Mancini, Atkins and Mcdermott victims of their own success. Got to love football. If Bradford City struggle next year in league 1 I hope the board stick with him. I think the cash spent by Pulis ultimatley was his downfall, seemed to spend a lot on players who didn't achieve any more than those they replaced. By a total culture shock if Martinez ends up there! Given the press was reporting this morning he had 48 hours to decide on the job and are now reporting he's promised Whelan an answer on his future by noon tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerjon Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Stoke finish high up again and get shut of Pulis. Saunders sacked after being given mission impossible. Mancini, Atkins and Mcdermott victims of their own success. Got to love football. If Bradford City struggle next year in league 1 I hope the board stick with him. I'm a fairweather Bantam but I think Parkinson has a season of grace minimum. Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life. (Terry Pratchett) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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