Football Chit-Chat (Kopi Talk)

[gunner13]

Wonder how many Italian teams to be in the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League :thinking:

Ac Milan is definitely one of them! Inter.....ok la....Juventus? NO CHANCE!!! hahaha!!! :laugh: :laugh:

[starscream]

An informal picture I found to share @ Ajax Amsterdam Tourney 2005 :D

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f237/SiR09/arsenalsquad.jpg

[gunner13]

An informal picture I found to share @ Ajax Amsterdam Tourney 2005 :D

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f237/SiR09/arsenalsquad.jpg

Bro yr pic spoilt is it? Cannot see leh!

[gunner13]

Pai seh pai seh can liao!!! :beg:

[Jankdev]

An informal picture I found to share @ Ajax Amsterdam Tourney 2005 :D

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f237/SiR09/arsenalsquad.jpg

Nice pic! Just a bit small;)

[gunner13]

Yo! Football fans watch the videos from this Nike Site! Damn Cool!

http://nikefootball.nike.com/nikefootball/siteshell/index.jsp#,en,0;jogatv,,0

[starscream]

Very nice! :D thanks!

Yo! Football fans watch the videos from this Nike Site! Damn Cool!

http://nikefootball.nike.com/nikefootball/siteshell/index.jsp#,en,0;jogatv,,0

[darkmaul]

good webby ..

[starscream]

Weekend EPL Games

Birmingham vs Chelsea
Arsenal vs Aston Villa
Bolton vs Manchester U.
Everton vs Sunderland
Fulham vs Portsmouth
Newcastle vs Tottenham H.
West Bromwich A. vs Liverpool

[des_yeo03]

Chelsea held to a 0-0 draw at Birmingham....:hello:

[Jankdev]

Hope ManU win this one, that will throw the race open and cut the lead to 7 points :supz:

[starscream]

:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f237/SiR09/AvsAV.jpg

[Jankdev]

:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f237/SiR09/AvsAV.jpg

Great day for Arsenal..diaby scored his first premiership goal and Europe contenders Spurs and Boltan both suffered defeats.:supz:

[starscream]

Arsenal captain Thierry Henry is in the top 10 list of most valuable players, led by Barcelona star Ronaldinho.

The list rates Henry as being worth £19.5m, putting him at 9th in the overall list. The list takes into account a player's age and commercial marketability, together with his achivements in football.

The full list is as follows:

1 Ronaldinho (Barcelona) £32.6m :rock:
2 David Beckham (Real Madrid) £31.2m
3 Wayne Rooney (Manchester United) £30.4m
4 Samuel Eto'o (Barcelona) £21.3m
5 Lionel Messi (Barcelona) £21.1m
6 Zlatan Ibrahimovic (Juventus) £20.9m
7 Ronaldo (Real Madrid) £20.4m
8 Frank Lampard (Chelsea) £20m
9 Thierry Henry (Arsenal) £19.95m :D
10 Michael Ballack (Bayern Munich) £19.9m
11 Steven Gerrard (Liverpool) £19.2m
12 Raul (Real Madrid) £18.9m
13 Zinedine Zidane (Real Madrid) £18.8m
14 Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United) £18.6m
15 Didier Drogba (Chelsea) £18.3m
16 Alessandro Del Piero (Juventus) £12.9m
17 Ryan Babel (Ajax Amsterdam) £12.6m
18 Ruud van Nistelrooy (Manchester United) £12.1m
19 Lukas Podolski (Cologne) £11.3m
20 Andriy Shevchenko (AC Milan) £9.9m :thumbsup:

[Koo]

Arsenal captain Thierry Henry is in the top 10 list of most valuable players, led by Barcelona star Ronaldinho.

The list rates Henry as being worth £19.5m, putting him at 9th in the overall list. The list takes into account a player's age and commercial marketability, together with his achivements in football.

The full list is as follows:

1 Ronaldinho (Barcelona) £32.6m :rock:
2 David Beckham (Real Madrid) £31.2m
3 Wayne Rooney (Manchester United) £30.4m
4 Samuel Eto'o (Barcelona) £21.3m
5 Lionel Messi (Barcelona) £21.1m
6 Zlatan Ibrahimovic (Juventus) £20.9m
7 Ronaldo (Real Madrid) £20.4m
8 Frank Lampard (Chelsea) £20m
9 Thierry Henry (Arsenal) £19.95m :D
10 Michael Ballack (Bayern Munich) £19.9m
11 Steven Gerrard (Liverpool) £19.2m
12 Raul (Real Madrid) £18.9m
13 Zinedine Zidane (Real Madrid) £18.8m
14 Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United) £18.6m
15 Didier Drogba (Chelsea) £18.3m
16 Alessandro Del Piero (Juventus) £12.9m
17 Ryan Babel (Ajax Amsterdam) £12.6m
18 Ruud van Nistelrooy (Manchester United) £12.1m
19 Lukas Podolski (Cologne) £11.3m
20 Andriy Shevchenko (AC Milan) £9.9m :thumbsup:

Wah laio! All these money change to sponser S-league for centries.:laugh:(Sucks league) If change in toys can flood Singapore laio:laugh:

[Jankdev]

Ronaldinho is selling his skills while beckham is selling his image/looks haha...

[darkmaul]

Bolton 1 - 2 Man Utd :hello: :salute:

http://soccernet-att.espn.go.com/images/jb2/daviesfletchnev_ms275.jpg

Newcastle 3 - 1 Tottenham :rock:

West Brom 0 - 2 Liverpool =D>

Arsenal 5 - 0 Aston Villa :sing: :prayer:

http://soccernet-att.espn.go.com/images/jb2/EMP-3381423.jpg

:drum:

Good work Arsenal and Man U!!!!!!! =D> =D> =D> =D> =D>

[Jankdev]

Most Valueable Team in the World

1. Manchester United (USD$1.3b)
2. Real Madrid (USD$1b)
3. AC Milan (USD$921m)
4. Arsenal (USD$841m);)
5. Bayern Munich (USD$769m)
6. Juventus (USD$687m)
7. Chelsea (USD$508m)
8. Inter Milan (USD$504m)
9. Barcelona (USD$440m)
10. Liverpool (USD$370m)

Woah, we got 4 english team in the Top 10. :thinking:

Breakdown here:
http://www.forbes.com/lists/2006/34/Value_1.html

[gunner13]

Great night for Arsenal and Man Utd! Superb goals from Henry and Saha! What a night!!!!

[darkmaul]

wa lau!!!! man u power leh!! arsenal also not bad ah!!! 4th position! :drum: :drum:

[starscream]

Villarreal 1 Inter Milan 0

AC Milan 3 Lyon 1

Matches Tonight

Barcelona vs Benfica

Juventus vs Arsenal =D>

[Jankdev]

I'm rooting for the underdogs tonight. ;)

[darkmaul]

Juventus vs Arsenal should be a good match...

[starscream]

Barcelona 2 Benfica 0

Ronaldinho and E'to got the goals. Ronaldinho missed an early penalty.


Juventus 0 Arsenal 0 :rock:

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f237/SiR09/nedvedoff_lg.jpg

My Match Notes: Arsenal tried to play their football for most parts of the game but defended deep on occasions. Senderos was doing very well at the back for the Gunners as is Eboue. Pavel Nedved was easily the most aggressive player of the match. Pires was waiting for a Ljungberg cross twice towards the end of the game. Lehmann made some good saves and Trezeguet had some half-chances.

Not an impressive job but Arsenal progress. I think it should be Villarreal?

[tHaNk_yOu]

did catch e match since i'm in camp.. but i heard my SG who wake up n watch say it was a bad match for JUV.. they play like kids?? :lol:

[gunner13]

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d29/GunnerXIII/411403_MEDIUMSQUARE.jpg

What a night for Arsenal! First time in the semis of the Champions League for them! Juventus played like shit! Not a very interesting match. The Gunners will meet Villareal in the semi-final. BArcelona will meet Ac Milan.

[starscream]

Roughly about the same as the Highbury game. I think Juventus lacked bite.

did catch e match since i'm in camp.. but i heard my SG who wake up n watch say it was a bad match for JUV.. they play like kids?? :lol:

[Koo]

Wah laio! Arsenal make me lose money, I long time never bet laio damm unlucky.:cry: Why Henry cannot score?:( I see Juventus down to 10 man at 77 min, Arsenal cannot make a goal in 13 min.:question:

[gunner13]

Wah laio! Arsenal make me lose money, I long time never bet laio damm unlucky.:cry: Why Henry cannot score?:( I see Juventus down to 10 man at 77 min, Arsenal cannot make a goal in 13 min.:question:

2 main factors. 1) They had a 2 goals cushion. Got chance then score, dun have just play the ball around. 2) Away factor. Juventus' home record is a fact.

[des_yeo03]

Arsenal definetely got the better tie in the semis....Think most prob they ll qualify for the finals....

[Jankdev]

http://www.arsenal.com/images/wallpapers/juventus05042006_800.jpg

I think this has got to be one of the more important matches for arsenal this season. Not only because of the semi berth to play for, but rather we have saw the defensively side of Arsenal Team growing stronger from game to game this morning.

Arsenal has been playing Total football recently. Defending together and attacking in numbers. I feel It's not because Juve played badly, they had a few close chances but rather arsenal was defensively at the top of the game and with a 2 goal advantage before hand, the match was for them to lose.

My MOM: Jens Lehmann

[darkmaul]

tonight got wat match?

[starscream]

Saturday
Tottenham vs Man City
Charlton vs Everton
Portsmouth vs Blackburn
Sunderland vs Fulham
Wigan vs Birmingham

Sunday
Aston Villa vs West Brom
Chelsea vs West Ham
Liverpool vs Bolton
Middlesbrough vs Newcastle
Man Utd vs Arsenal

[darkmaul]

Tottenham 2 - 1 Man City

Charlton 0 - 0 Everton

Portsmouth 2 - 2 Blackburn

Sunderland 0 - 1 Fulham

Wigan 1 - 1 Birmingham

[darkmaul]

Saturday
Tottenham vs Man City
Charlton vs Everton
Portsmouth vs Blackburn
Sunderland vs Fulham
Wigan vs Birmingham

Sunday
Aston Villa vs West Brom
Chelsea vs West Ham
Liverpool vs Bolton
Middlesbrough vs Newcastle
Man Utd vs Arsenal

wa kao .......... man u vs arsenal!

[gunner13]

The BIG MATCH tonight!! C'MOn Arsenal! My Prediction : Man U 0 Arsenal 1

[LooK]

My prediction... 1 - 1

although i Arsenal fan.. but Man Utd hm.. too hard to win.. most prob draw!

[darkmaul]

both team strong.... dunno who will win... quite excited man!

[starscream]

Go Gunners Go! :thumbsup:

[Jankdev]

Go Gunners Go! :thumbsup:

May the Best team wins the match today :hello:

[darkmaul]

10 more min to go!!

[Jankdev]

ManU 0 - 0 Arsenal Halftime..

After Arsenal started on the brighter note, it was ManU who didn't finished with the better chances coming their way. Towards the end, ManU had a Handball by Kolo Toure in the penalty area denied.

[Jankdev]

ManU 2 - 0 Arsenal FT

A deserving win for ManU, AW plan to rest Henry just blackfired, although coming on later in the game, he couldn't conjure any shot on goal as Arsenal tired legs crawl on.

Hopefully ManU do arsenal a favor by beating Spurs later on in the fixture. :laugh:

[Godmaster]

Great win there for Man U!...It'll be even sweeter if they beat Chelsea to the title in the end..I juz can't tahan the arrogance of Chelsea's manager..:bang:

[starscream]

My match analysis: Man Utd played with more gusto for the better part of the match and were generally quicker to the ball. One Toure handball incident. Lehmann made some saves as did Van De Saar. Two goals to the good even the three subsitutions made by Wenger was a case of too little, too late. Gilberto was playing too many casual short passes. Flamini played his heart out. For the Park JS first EPL goal, I could see an Arsenal player walking back! *duh*

Better fortune in UEFA Champions League perhaps :)

[jdelpiero]

:hello: 2-0 ... . :hello:

[darkmaul]

:hello: 2-0 ... . :hello:

:rock: :rock: :drum: :hello: :laugh: =D> =D>

[gunner13]

Dunno what to say for Arsenal.....:cry:

[des_yeo03]

Great game, great results for the red devils! :supz:

[Jankdev]

My match analysis: Man Utd played with more gusto for the better part of the match and were generally quicker to the ball. One Toure handball incident. Lehmann made some saves as did Van De Saar. Two goals to the good even the three subsitutions made by Wenger was a case of too little, too late. Gilberto was playing too many casual short passes. Flamini played his heart out. For the Park JS first EPL goal, I could see an Arsenal player walking back! *duh*

Better fortune in UEFA Champions League perhaps :)

Looks like we got to qualify for the CL next year by winning the cup :laugh:

[Jankdev]

Great win there for Man U!...It'll be even sweeter if they beat Chelsea to the title in the end..I juz can't tahan the arrogance of Chelsea's manager..:bang:

I'm afraid the charge is a bit too late... though i would loved to see that happen as much as you do :yeah: . Can't stand Josey antics..:shooting:

[starscream]

I remember reading somewhere Liverpool is the last one to qualify Champions League as holders while falling out of the top four in the EPL. Maybe even if Arsenal are eventual winners, they will not qualify next season? :thinking:

Looks like we got to qualify for the CL next year by winning the cup :laugh:

[Jankdev]

I remember reading somewhere Liverpool is the last one to qualify Champions League as holders while falling out of the top four in the EPL. Maybe even if Arsenal are eventual winners, they will not qualify next season? :thinking:

I thought last season Liverpool were in this situation where they were champions and in the 5th position. From then on, the standard is set. A repeat of the situation will see the champion have the chance to defend the crown instead of the team in 4th position.

[darkmaul]

http://soccernet-att.espn.go.com/design05/images/PH/RooneyG_E.jpg http://soccernet-att.espn.go.com/design05/images/PH/JiSungParkG_E.jpg

=D> =D> =D> :hello:

[starscream]

Jankie: Maybe I read wrongly :)

I thought last season Liverpool were in this situation where they were champions and in the 5th position. From then on, the standard is set. A repeat of the situation will see the champion have the chance to defend the crown instead of the team in 4th position.

[gunner13]

Portsmouth 1 Arsenal 1. Arsenal made 7 changes in the starting line up. Henry scored a great goal, as usual, but Lua Lua equalised. Arsenal found it hard to play the beautiful they have been playing lately, maybe tired, maybe save energy for Champions League. Spurs is gonna take 4th place liao.....Is it a wrong gamble made by Wenger?

[starscream]

Oh man. Come on you Gunners! :rock:

[Koo]

Damm Arsenal make me lose $$$ again laio!:cry: :laugh: :o :( :angry: :bang:

No offence to Arsenal fans but Arsenal likely to do well for Champions League. I hope they win man.:prayer: :pray2: :beg:

[gunner13]

The most "SWAY" player of the EPL season.....SOL CAMPBELL!!

[des_yeo03]

Man U held to a goalless draw with Sunderland, and effectively ended their title "dream" ....:bang:

[gunner13]

Man U held to a goalless draw with Sunderland, and effectively ended their title "dream" ....:bang:

Of all teams, draw with SUNDERLAND?! Some more at Old Trafford! Wah lau! Mourinho must be having a relief puff now...

[darkmaul]

:shooting: Bolton 0 - 2 Chelsea :sing:

http://soccernet-att.espn.go.com/design05/DJ/20060415/lampgoal_nsip.jpg

[starscream]

Arsenal 3 West Bromich Albion 1
http://soccernet-att.espn.go.com/design05/DJ/20060415/hlebscores_tm.jpg

Match Comments: Nice to see Hleb celebrate to the highbury faithful. Arsenal keeping strength for the Champions League game midweek. Nice 120th goal by Iceman Bergy to cap off his final games for the Gunners :thumbsup:

[gunner13]

Wow! What a way to celebrate Dennis Bergkamp Day at Highbury, with the Dutch Master himself scoring a wonderful goal! There's ONLY one Dennis Bergkamp...!!!

http://static.flickr.com/52/128896658_327dc0b79e.jpg

A tribute I made to my favourite player of all time!

[gunner13]

Arsenal V Villareal...my prediction : 3-1 to The Gunners! C'mon Gunners!!!!!!!!!!

[Godmaster]

Anyone noe the score of last nite's match between barca and ac milan?..Yest nite(as usual) i drop dead halfway thru the match..:(

[gunner13]

Anyone noe the score of last nite's match between barca and ac milan?..Yest nite(as usual) i drop dead halfway thru the match..:(

AC Milan 0 Barcelona 1 goal from Giuly. 2nd half, Milan was sleeping like u bro!

[starscream]

Arsenal vs Villarreal :D tonight

[Godmaster]

AC Milan 0 Barcelona 1 goal from Giuly. 2nd half, Milan was sleeping like u bro!
Hahaha thanx for the update! :thumbsup:

[starscream]

Arsenal 1 Villarreal 0 :hello:

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f237/SiR09/ToureVillarreal.jpg

Match Comments: A slender lead goal scored by Kolo Toure (first goal this season I believe). Generally Arsenal outplayed Villarrreal who could not get out of second gear to their usual performance. There were some play-acting and over reaction from the visitors (5 yellow cards for them). I thought Flamini worked his socks off and the one-two passes between Eboue and Hleb was effective. Hleb in particular drew a few fouls with his improving mazey runs. Good game Arsenal. Next stop Stadium El Madrigal.

[gunner13]

One Nil to the Arsenal!! Boring, boring Arsenal!!:supz: Half way to the final and 1-0 up! C'mon GUNNERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:rock:

[darkmaul]

yes... arsenal go!!

[gunner13]

Tomorrow 1940, Arsenal V Spurs! Another big game! Again....1-0 to the Arsenal!!! Spurs has not win at Highbury for 13 years! Make it 14!!!!!!!!!

[darkmaul]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jHEq5oGLXE&search=funny%20soccer

saw this link online!! then funny!! enjoy guys!! dun fall off ur chair after seeing the clips.... =)) =)) :hello: =D>

[fengzi]

squirrels in highbury haha anyone saw that? very cute haha... lehman had to chase them off...

[gunner13]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jHEq5oGLXE&search=funny%20soccer

saw this link online!! then funny!! enjoy guys!! dun fall off ur chair after seeing the clips.... =)) =)) :hello: =D>

Hey man! Great video!! Damn funny! I've seen some of those during matches liao but they way the fella edit is good!

[starscream]

Arsenal vs Tottenham H.
Bolton W vs Charlton Athletic
Everton vs Birmingham C.
Newcastle U. vs West Bromwich A.
Portsmouth vs Sunderland
Fulham vs Wigan Athletic

[darkmaul]

Arsenal vs Tottenham H. 1-1

[starscream]

Didnt get to watch the match? How did it go :thinking:

Arsenal vs Tottenham H. 1-1

[gunner13]

Didnt get to watch the match? How did it go :thinking:

Exactly like the scoreline...half fight. Arsenal rested players.

[starscream]

Alright. Get ready for battle Mid-Week! L-)

Exactly like the scoreline...half fight. Arsenal rested players.

[arianyeo]

yeah liverpool are on their way to finals.. :D

http://img239.imageshack.us/img239/8953/flags35io.jpg

Goals from the match. err sorry cant find chelsea's ones.

http://media.putfile.com/Riise-goal-v-Chelsea-FA-Cup-Semi-Final

http://media.putfile.com/Garcia-goal-v-Chelsea-FA-Cup-Semi-Final

[des_yeo03]

Yesterday's results :

FA CUP
Chelsea 1 Liverpool 2

EPL :
Arsenal 1 Spurs 1

Bolton 4 Charlton 1

Everton 0 Birmingham 0

Newcastle 3 West Brom 0

Portsmouth 2 Sunderland 1

[Koo]

HAHAHA Chelsea must be flaming their player for losing to Liverpool! Way to go reds, teach the blues to feel blue again!=D>

[nagamisan]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jHEq5oGLXE&search=funny%20soccer

saw this link online!! then funny!! enjoy guys!! dun fall off ur chair after seeing the clips.... =)) =)) :hello: =D>

haha.. quite funny. nice post!:laugh:

[KiraDude]

hax3 i like e one wher the player gana tackle n the "fake" leg was on e field :laugh: :laugh:

[Jankdev]

FA Cup semifinal:

Middlesbrough 0 - 1 Westham FT

Westham will meet Liverpool in the Final in Cardiff

[gunner13]

FA Cup semifinal:

Middlesbrough 0 - 1 Westham FT

Westham will meet Liverpool in the Final in CardiffLiverpool is gonna win this! 100%!!:supz:

[starscream]

Go West Ham Go!! :D

[des_yeo03]

Go West Ham Go!! :D
:supz: :hello:

[Jankdev]

Liverpool is gonna win this! 100%!!:supz:

Will this be the scenario of:

Chelsea - Premiership Champion
Man United - Carling Cup Holder
Liverpool - FA Cup Holder ?!?
Arsenal - Champion League Champion ?!? :hello:

[gunner13]

Will this be the scenario of:

Chelsea - Premiership Champion
Man United - Carling Cup Holder
Liverpool - FA Cup Holder ?!?
Arsenal - Champion League Champion ?!? :hello:

I truly hope that will happen!!!! And we will see Spurs crying at White Hart Lane! HAhahaha!!!!!:laugh:

[starscream]

Tonight match on! Villarreal vs Arsenal :rock:

[gunner13]

Tonight match on! Villarreal vs Arsenal :rock:

COME ON ARSENAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! MUST WIN AH!!!!!!!!!

[Jankdev]

The Villareal match is quite a challenging one for the gunners i feel, Hopefully it's beautiful football at play, not divings and play actings.

[Koo]

Fulham 1 - 0 Wigan Athletic :D

[gunner13]

Half time 0-0 Arsenal doesn't seem to be attacking....

[starscream]

Villarreal 0 Arsenal 0 - Arsenal goes on to the Final!! :hello: :hello:

http://soccernet-att.espn.go.com/design05/images/domr/eboue275_jw_e.jpg

Match Comments: It was Villarreal who dominated most parts of the game but they didn't take make it count, Franco in particular missed quite a few chances. Arsenal was not really playing football at all from the 30 - 75 minutes, but started to come alive towards the end of the game. The 89th minute penalty was wrongly awarded and Lehmann (MOM) saved yet again - from Riquelme, having already saved a few crucial attempts before. "Yellow Submarine" was sunk, but the low point was in their theatrics and hit-the-turf to your advantage behaviour, which gave dirty football an added meaning in european football. Still, Arsenal progress to 17 May 2006, their first ever European Cup Final :rock:

[gunner13]

YEAH!!!!!!!! I was sweating for 90 minutes!!! Now got to go around looking for sponsors to go Paris!

[Jankdev]

:excited: Finally! Paris~here we come!

http://www.arsenal.com/images/mobile/dotcomhome2.jpg

My worst thoughs come true, when Villarreal started to look like they wasn't going to score any goals from open play, they resorted to theatrical acts, Had Villarreal gone through on that Riquelme penalty, it would have been harsh on Arsenal. In the end, it was Luck and grit that gifted the Arsenal team the ticket to the final. Finally a :salute: to Jehs lehmann. Go Gunners!