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#47488 Foreigners Probhibited
K3V0
2012 - 2013 PRE SEASON REPORT
The screenshots sum it all up really, we were atrocious and were outclassed. I'm very skeptical about our chances in the upcoming Premier League season, I mean we're leaking goals and haven't scored one yet despite having Rooney and Welbeck up front, I'm nervous and scared what will happen on the opening day away against West Ham.
#47485 Foreigners Probhibited
K3V0
So I've begun the Nationalist challenge with Manchester United and I must admit I've taken a pretty radical approach to it.
I've fired every staff member I could possibly fire who wasn't born in England and every foreign player has been shipped on or placed in the reserves. No more Robin van Persie, Nemanja Vidic, Nani or Darren Fletcher, I'm reshaping this club from top to bottom and I'm doing it today, I'm wasting no time.
So my first piece of business as United boss was to obviously try sell as many of the players who weren't born in England and I did quite well I guess, raising a fair bit of money, all of that going towards funding the acquisition of new players, all born in England of course.
You can see my transfer business below and I don't think I've done to bad.
#47483 The Night Thread Mk. IX
K3V0
That's him... Does my fucking head in!!
Because 99.99% of the time they can't do it and it sounds annoying, especially at 3am.
Oh and they try do it every time the player touches the ball, as if their showing off.
#47433 Audere est Facere
K3V0
In the meantime I may start a story with a Championship club with yearly updates but I think it's more likely I'll try the Nationalist challenge, something different, fun and won't take up to much of my time.
#47430 The Manchester City Thread
K3V0
This.
#47429 The Apple Thread
K3V0
That's extremely good service. Unfortunately I've had terrible service from them.
I think I posted on here when my hard-drive failed, took them 3 weeks to fix it. Then when I bought my new phone, the 4s I think it was it didn't work, you couldn't hear people when they rang and they wanted to give me a refurbished phone, this was 24 hours after I'd bought the fucking thing!!!
#47428 Audere est Facere
K3V0
Cheers mate!!
#47427 Old Trafford Lounge
K3V0
#47423 European Cities
K3V0
Your greatest post ever!!
#47422 The Night Thread Mk. IX
K3V0
#47250 Capital One Cup 2012/13
K3V0
Imagine what would have happened had they been playing for Chelsea?
#47249 English Premier League 2012/2013
K3V0
#47247 European Cities
K3V0
#47203 This Is Anfield
K3V0
He didn't look anything like me.
#47132 Capital One Cup 2012/13
K3V0
Personally I think it's extremely harsh on Hazard that he'll be fined for this and banned whilst Swansea will probably escape without punishment despite the incident being caused by a ball boy they've (employed or chosen to do that job).
Yes the rules say you can't touch spectators, ball boys and referees, but some common sense needs to be applied to this, the reaction by the media and some people has been well over the top, you'd swear Hazard had dived two footed at his head the way people are going on about it.
I don't think it's irrelevant to mention what the ball boy did and how it appears he had set out to do it before kick off in this case when related to Hazard's punishment, I mean he's got a level of responsibility for his own actions and he's already accepted that, but this should never have happened and Hazard only carries a certain amount of blame.
#47126 Capital One Cup 2012/13
K3V0
I get your point, Hazard broke the rules by interfering with the ball boy and received a red card for that just like he would had it been a spectator that had invaded the pitch. My initial point is a lot of the blame for the incident rests on the shoulders of the ball boy, if he doesn't do what he did then this wouldn't have happened, that was my initial point which you called retarded.
#47093 Audere est Facere
K3V0
Certainly a good run for us at the moment.
Made all the better considering it's December and the teams we've played.
#47079 Audere est Facere
K3V0
16 December 2012
Last updated at 11:50 GMT
Tottenham Hotspur striker Emmanuel Adebayor says he's delighted his goal against Aston Villa yesterday at White Hart Lane helped the club beat the relegation threatened side 2-1 in their Premier League clash.
#47078 Audere est Facere
K3V0
Dembele 7', Adebayor 59' | Lloris OG 13'
15 December 2012
Last updated at 17:39 GMT
Tottenham Hotspur made it five wins in a row in the Premier League this afternoon as they saw off a brave relegation threatened Aston Villa side who hung on for large majorities of this clash at White Hart Lane.
Don't let the 2-1 full time score fool you, Aston Villa were outplayed and out of their depth at White Hart Lane this afternoon, the frame of Brad Guzan's goal the only thing saving them from an embarrassing mauling at the hands of Spurs, the hosts hitting the woodwork an incredible four times in a game they dominated from start to finish.
It took Spurs just seven minutes to find a way past Villa, midfielder Mousa Dembele curling an effort into the top corner to give the hosts the perfect start, the midfielder netting his third Premier League goal of the season.
Aston Villa boss Malky Mackay was far from happy with his sides start to the game and after remonstrating with his players on the sideline his charges soon found a way to level proceedings although the goal came with a large slice of fortune attached to it as Brett Holman's mishit cross sent Hugo Lloris backpedalling and the French international was left embarrassed when he dropped the ball over his line.
Spurs responded immediately after that setback and when Gareth Bale got on the end of a cross from Emmanuel Adebayor everybody inside White Hart Lane thought the home sides lead had been restored, the Welsh international unfortunate to see his effort smash the post and go wide.
The hosts would hit the woodwork on two more occasions in the final five minutes of the first half as Clint Dempsey first headed against the woodwork before Gareth Bale smashed a right foot volley against the bar.
When the second half resumed it began just as the first had finished with Spurs on top and Aston Villa desperately clinging on and Gylfi Sigurdsson added his name to the frustrated list of players who had hit the woodwork when his free kick smashed against the post with Guzan beaten, the home supporters beginning to fear that it simply wouldn't be their day as chance after chance went by without Spurs taking advantage.
In the end the visitors couldn't hold on as Emmanuel Adebayor got himself on the end of a cross from Bale, the Togolese international cleverley lifting the ball over the onrushing Guzan to give Spurs the lead.
The victory cemented the North London clubs spot in the top three as they kept pace with both Manchester clubs at the top of the Premier League table, the visitors relegation fears deepened as they lost their fifth game in their last six Premier League outings, the task of saving Aston Villa from relegation a big one for new manager Malky Mackay who replaced the sacked Paul Lambert a week ago today.
BBC Sport apologizes for any inconvenience and we're working on fixing the problem.
#47076 Audere est Facere
K3V0
Cheers pal.
#47068 The Night Thread Mk. IX
K3V0
#47065 Audere est Facere
K3V0
14 December 2012
Last updated at 18:28 GMT
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Scott Parker says the players at the North London club must remain focussed and take things game by game as they look to challenge for the Premier League title.
Spurs midfielder Scott Parker has agreed with comments made by teammate Jan Vertonghen yesterday after the Belgian international claimed that the North London club could challenge Manchester United and Manchester City for the Premier League title after a fine start to the season under Portuguese boss Andre Villas-Boas.
Parker, 32, however urged his White Hart Lane teammates to remain focussed on the next task at hand in the Premier League, a tricky fixture against a relegation threatened Aston Villa side on Saturday.
"We can win the Premier League this season, we're good enough to do it and I agree with recent comments made by Jan Vertonghen. We definitely have the players in the squad to do it and we'll work hard to try achieve that.
"I mean it will be difficult because Manchester United and Manchester City are massive clubs, they're the favourites for a reason, but we've got a chance and we believe we can do it," said Parker speaking to ESPN.
"We need to remain focussed though and not think ahead to much. We just need to take it game by game and treat every side with respect because you don't pick up easy points in the Premier League," added the midfielder.
The midfielder has found his game time limited so far this season after he missed the opening few months of the season after injuring his Achilles tendon at Euro 2012 during the summer representing England.
Parker has made just two Premier League appearances so far this season yet despite the limited playing time the 32 year old says he remains committed to the cause at White Hart Lane.
"I've had a setback or two this season and every player has them from time to time. I'm committed to Spurs until the end of my contract and wouldn't mind extending that. The manager has been great and I know as the season goes on I'll get more opportunities to play, it's a long season and we'll be playing a lot of games," said Parker.
#47063 The Night Thread Mk. IX
K3V0
#47052 Old Trafford Lounge
K3V0
#47042 Audere est Facere
K3V0
13 December 2012
Last updated at 13:33 GMT
Tottenham Hotspur defender Jan Vertonghen believes the North London club can surprise everybody this season and win the Premier League title for the first time in their history after they beat bitter rivals Arsenal and Chelsea in back to back Premier League fixtures away from White Hart Lane.
Spurs currently sit third in the Premier League with the best defence in the top flight and the centre back partnership between Jan Vertonghen and captain Michael Dawson has been fantastic for the North London club.
Following back to back victories over Arsenal and Chelsea confidence is growing amongst Spurs fans.
Some believe the North London club could win the Premier League title, although it still remains to be seen if Spurs can challenge Manchester United and current champions Manchester City over the course of the season.
The North London club currently sit nine points behind United and a further point behind City but have three games in hand, the gap at the top of the table potentially just a point if Spurs can win those three games in hand.
Jan Vertonghen believes the club can win the Premier League title this season although he admits it will be difficult as the squad at White Hart Lane has no experience of a title race in the top flight, the Belgian conceding that both Manchester clubs hold an advantage should the race for the Premier League crown go down to the wire.
"We can compete for the Premier League title this season, I don't doubt our ability and I think we could go all the way if we keep performing at our very best. We have plenty of fantastic players in this squad and we believe we can beat anybody, so far this season we've been playing good football consistently and we've lost just once in the Premier League," said Vertonghen.
"It will be tough because the two Manchester clubs have experience in what it takes and that can help if things get really close, they know how to handle the pressure because they've done it all before, so we might need to learn to do that very quickly. Obviously the two Manchester clubs have an advantage having been there and I accept that, however we're hungry and very optimistic about our chances, we can beat anybody when we're at our best and it isn't unrealistic to believe we can win the Premier League title," added the Belgian.
The Belgian scored the only goal last night as Spurs beat Chelsea 1-0 at Stamford Bridge and the 25 year old defender admits it was a great feeling to score his first goal for the North London club since he left Ajax during the summer in a deal that cost Spurs a transfer fee of £10 million.
"Scoring my first goal was a great feeling and I hope to feel it again in the future," said Vertonghen.
"It's something I'll never forget and it was great celebrating with my team-mates and our fantastic supporters. I'm loving my time at the club and I'm very happy with my performances so far, although I'm still looking to improve every time I train and play, so I can improve in the future if I work hard," added the 25 year old defender.
Vertonghen has made 12 Premier League appearances for Spurs this season scoring once.
The Belgian international has surprisingly made just one appearance for Spurs in the Europa League as manager Andre Villas-Boas has rotated his defenders, the North London club still topping their group that consisted of AZ Alkmaar, Dinamo Moscow and Hannover 96, winning five games and losing just once in Group H.
#47035 Capital One Cup 2012/13
K3V0
So if the ball is there with no ball boy laying on top of it Hazard could still kick him yeah?
Fuck off.
EDIT: A massive problem in this day and age is people doing shit and then being allowed to shift responsibility. The ball boy, who by the way spoke of his intentions to waste time on twitter before the game, is the only reason this incident has taken place, but as per usual he's a terrible victim who has been assaulted.
Hazard kicked the ball out from underneath him, that's all, he didn't stamp on him or kick him hard in the ribs, the little cunt was acting and has got his fifteen minutes of fame!!
#47020 Audere est Facere
K3V0
| Vertonghen 63'
12 December 2012
Last updated at 21:46 GMT
Tottenham Hotspur showed everybody tonight at Stamford Bridge that they could be genuine contenders for the Premier League title this season as Jan Vertonghen scored the only goal of a game that saw Tottenham Hotspur manager Andre Villas-Boas triumph over his former assistant Roberto Di Matteo.
Spurs confirmed themselves as genuine title contenders tonight at Stamford Bridge as they outplayed and beat Chelsea courtesy of Jan Vertonghen's second half header, the result ensuring that Spurs moved into the top three as Chelsea dropped to fourth, the Blues now a point behind tonight's opponents having played two games more.
The build up to this game had been frosty given Spurs boss Andre Villas-Boas had been axed without mercy by Chelsea chairman Roman Abramovich last season and replaced by the Portuguese then assistant manager Roberto Di Matteo who led the Blues all the way to the Champions League final in Munich were they triumphed on penalties over Bayern Munich, that result securing Champions League football for Chelsea whilst Spurs were forced into the Europa League despite finishing fourth in the Premier League last season under Harry Redknapp.
This clash was a fiery one as referee Anthony Taylor handed out five yellow cards, England international Ashley Cole shown a mandatory red card by Taylor after receiving two yellow cards in second half injury time, the defender now set to miss the Blues next Premier League game against Southampton on Sunday.
In the opening stages of the game Spurs created the first chance as midfielder Sandro fired wide from the edge of the box, that early effort matched by Chelsea who saw Stevan Jovetic also fire wide of the target. Spurs settled earlier than the hosts and could have been in front when Mousa Dembele left Chelsea skipper John Terry and Oriel Romeu for dead with some fine dribbling, the Belgians effort striking the post after Petr Cech had got his fingertips on the ball, the visitors looking dangerous every time they ventured forward.
The Chelsea goalkeeper was again called on just perform the half hour mark when he blocked Jermain Defoe's stinging effort, although there was nothing he could do moments later when Gylfi Sigurdsson, who had been labelled as dangerous by Chelsea boss Roberto Di Matteo, skimmed the outside of the post with a curling effort.
As the first half moved towards the half time interval the hosts began to exert themselves more as Spurs keeper Hugo Lloris was forced into action as Juan Mata, Oscar and Jovetic all registered efforts on target, the French international however easily dealing with the efforts, the game locked at 0-0 at the half time break.
Prior to the second half beginning Spanish striker Fernando Torres was brought on to replace Oscar, the young Brazilian believed to have picked up a slight groin strain in the closing moments of the first half.
The opening minutes of the second half passed without incident until Ramires became the first player booked, the battling midfielder shown a yellow card after he dragged Sigurdsson to the ground when space had opened up in front of the Icelandic international, referee Anthony Taylor left with no option but to book the Brazilian.
Spurs then took the lead just moments later when Jermain Defoe who was due to be replaced by Emmanuel Adebayor won a corner off the legs of Ashley Cole, the subsequent corner by Sigurdsson to the back post was headed back across goal by Dembele and Vertonghen was brave as he launched himself at the ball, the Belgian arriving before the boot of Branislav Ivanovic and his headed effort flew beyond a helpless Petr Cech.
There was a flurry of late bookings as tensions rose at Stamford Bridge and Ashley Cole received two yellow cards in quick succession in injury time, the left back sent off as Chelsea suffered a second consecutive defeat in the Premier League as Spurs recorded their fourth consecutive victory in the Premier League to move into third spot.
Data provided by The Press Association
#47015 Audere est Facere
K3V0
Yeah it was a bit disappointing to lose considering we played so well but it didn't matter because we'd already secured top spot in the group. Win over Arsenal was fantastic, very nail biting affair and was delighted when Huddlestone scored the late winner!!
#47009 Audere est Facere
K3V0
11 December 2012
Last updated at 14:22 GMT
Chelsea manager Roberto Di Matteo has warned his players that they must stop Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Gylfi Sigurdsson if they're to return to winning ways tomorrow at Stamford Bridge.
Spurs midfielder Gylfi Sigurdsson is in a rich vein of form going into his sides Premier League clash with Chelsea tomorrow at Stamford Bridge and Blues boss Roberto Di Matteo has warned his players that they must find a way to stop the Icelandic international if last seasons Champions League winners are to get anything from the game.
"We need to find a way to stop Sigurdsson because he's the danger man for us," revealed Di Matteo.
"If we can stop him we'll get something from the game, I've told the players this in private and they agreed with me. Obviously there are other threats like Gareth Bale and we know this, however Sigurdsson is in such good form and will be very confident and I know that a player like that is extremely dangerous," added the Chelsea boss.
The comments aren't surprising following Sigurdsson's brace against Arsenal on Sunday when Spurs came from behind to record a 3-2 win over their bitter rivals in the North London derby at the Emirates Stadium.
Sigurdsson, 23, has enjoyed a fabulous start to his career at White Hart Lane since arriving during the summer and he has scored nine times in 18 appearances for Spurs in all competitions this season.
Chelsea head into the game tomorrow following a 2-0 defeat against Premier League champions Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday, goals from Sergio Aguero and Marek Hamsik extending City's winning streak in the Premier League at home to seven, the Blues cause not helped when Frank Lampard was sent off five minutes before half time, the 34 year old to miss the game along with John Obi Mikel who is also suspended.
If Spurs win at Stamford Bridge tomorrow night they will move into third place on the Premier League table ahead of Chelsea by one point and will have two games remaining in hand over the Blues.
#47007 Audere est Facere
K3V0
10 December 2012
Last updated at 12:41 GMT
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Tom Huddlestone believes beating Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium yesterday afternoon was a massive result and proves that the club have closed the gap on the Gunners.
With the North London derby locked at 2-2 and the game approaching injury time Tom Huddlestone took aim from well over 25 yards out and secured bragging rights for Spurs over their bitter rivals Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium yesterday, the result moving Spurs back into the top four at the Gunners expense.
That goal completed a memorable comeback for Spurs in a thrilling North London derby.
Huddlestone, 25, had made seven appearances in the Premier League for Spurs prior to his introduction yesterday when he replaced Sandro as a substitute just before the second half began, his late winner the perfect way to remind manager Andre Villas-Boas just what he can add to the Spurs side.
The midfielder today spoke of the results importance for Spurs and said the gap had clearly been closed between the two clubs, Huddlestone claiming that certain Spurs player would demand a first team place at Arsenal.
"Yesterday was a huge result for us, absolutely huge and you could see the importance of that win at the full time whistle, just look at the Arsenal players, they were extremely disappointed," said Huddlestone.
"Getting the winner in a game like that was a great experience, I don't think I've hit a ball as clean as that in my entire life and I doubt I'll do it again, but I'm delighted that we picked up the three points. It was a really tough game and that's what we expected before kick off, thankfully we put in a good performance and I think we just about deserved the result, although Arsenal fans will disagree with me I'm sure," added the Spurs midfielder.
"I think we've closed the gap on Arsenal to be honest. We've got a very good squad and some fantastic players that would demand a first team place if they were at Arsene Wenger's disposal, thankfully they're not and it's great to play alongside players like Gareth Bale, Gylfi Sigurdsson and Jan Vertonghen," said the 25 year old.