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#75975 The Armoury
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Our season is threatening to unravel, but there's still competitions to play for.

League

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Brilliant wins over Kotoko and Liberty were sullied by defeats to Ashanti Gold and RTU.
The former was a particularly hard result to take, having led by 2 goals.

Still, we do seem to have control over 2nd, so we just need to win our games in hand. Easier said than done)

Cup

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The trend continues - great 1st leg, 2nd leg not so much.

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Semi-final line-ups, should be an easy ride to the final.

African Champions League

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We managed to cruise in our home leg, thanks to a (OH-SO FUCKING INFREQUENT) masterclass from the eternally frustrating Yaw Biney (more on that below).

The next round saw us drawn against:

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ASEC Mimosas, alma mater to some of the best Ivorian footballers in the modern game. Could we beat them?

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Defended resolutely, and proving to be a match to the Ivorians, we couldn't take the chances that we managed to carve out.
Still, it was a good debut campaign in Africa's top continental competition, and one that we should strive to improve on next season (fingers crossed).

Transfers

Anyway, after (YET ANOTHER) insipid performance from Yaw Biney:

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I simply couldn't justify keeping a guy who can score 2 against Ashanti Gold (Super Cup) and then fire blanks against the minnows of the league, far too inconsistent to be relied upon to lead the line.

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But this, this hurts far more.
Having lost Mbarga last season he was clearly my key player this time round, and it proved to be the case.
Now that he's going to leave, we've to count on Benjamin Diallo, who while is a decent playmaker, is nowhere in the class of Appiah.

Some good news anyway:

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A Hearts of Oak alumni who set up camp here, having detoured through Egypt and Brazil.
He's an interesting prospect, might be able to complement my high line by playing as a sweeper keeper.
We'll see.
#75891 Transfer Rumours 2013/14
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He's probably gonna be handed some "Global Ambassador" role at United.
#75888 The Night Thread Mk. IX
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Do gifs over 50kb not load when set as the profile avatar?
#75854 Transfer Rumours 2013/14
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I'd imagine anything conclusive will only happen after the final match of the season, especially with 4th still up for grabs.
#75834 The Night Thread Mk. IX
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Finally starting to ban the United fans, keep it up.
#75804 Europa League 2012/13 - Now NOT Featuring Falcao
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By Slashman X | Permalink | On 16 May 2013 - 04:10 AM
How the fuck do you hurt yourself taking a penalty

Iirc Fabregas fractured his leg while scoring a peon.

Against Barcelona no less.
#75587 English Premier League 2012/2013
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By Jaygull | Permalink | On 15 May 2013 - 19:44 PM
He really isn't...and judging by your choice of signature, you're not exactly a fine one to judge.

Meh, guilty as charged.
#75584 English Premier League 2012/2013
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By JCash3000 | Permalink | On 15 May 2013 - 18:43 PM
Angelina Jolies breasts



You're quite funny at times.
#75580 English Premier League 2012/2013
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"She said no Loic, she said no"
#75579 Super spammer
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I nominate Rick.
#75557 Super spammer
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#75468 English Premier League 2012/2013
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Really didn't want to see Wigan relegated, but c'est la vie. :/

By Dutton | Permalink | On 15 May 2013 - 04:16 AM
Fucking Arsenal.

Fucking Manchester United.
#75323 Transfer Rumours 2013/14
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Oh, Patrice.

Also, http://www.bringronaldohome.org/

Fucking hell, this is genius.
#75316 Transfer Rumours 2013/14
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Who's Paddy Monaco?
#75236 Transfer Rumours 2013/14
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United scum, the lot of them.
#290775 [FM12] Pentagon
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Been a spectacular few months in terms of attacking, I have hope that this means we're able to succeed without Mbarga.

Super Cup

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2 Super Cups in 3 years, counter-attacking and some really dodgy fitness issues on the side of Ashanti Gold resulted in a thrashing.

League

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3 points off top with 3 points in hand, it's looking good at the moment.
We've shrugged off the tag of underdogs and started playing with more ambition, and while it has it rewards, it has also resulted in some disjointed defensive performances.
That said, Addo has 8 goals already and if we keep his fitness levels up he'll possibly continue to do well.

Cup

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There's been a trend in the cup this season, where we blow our opponents away in the 1st leg then letting them back into the tie in the 2nd leg.

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Still, we're in the quarters, and handed an (fingers crossed) easy tie.

African Champions League

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A worrying result - we didn't get the away goal there, and there's the chance that they'll get one at our place.

Transfers

In this time 3 players (DM Paul Appiah, striker Seth Taiwah and right winger Prince Mensah) went out on loan - Appiah brings his $275 p/w with him, while the latter 2 needed playing time.

In Mensah's place comes this guy:

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A willing runner, and the perk of cutting the wage bill (albeit by a minuscule amount) - what's not to like?
#74737 English Premier League 2012/2013
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Fulham are closer to the drop than Newcastle.

Bizarre.
#74710 English Premier League 2012/2013
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That's Wigan down, then.

Either that or we end up losing.
#74670 English Premier League 2012/2013
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One job Stoke, one job.
#74662 English Premier League 2012/2013
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Ade of all people.

Fuck you.
#74651 The Lower League Thread
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I want Watford to go up if only to see the owners get Di Natale here to secure the PL money.
#74635 English Premier League 2012/2013
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#74630 English Premier League 2012/2013
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#74616 Newcastle Thread
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10-year season tickets??
#74584 FA Cup Thread 2012/13
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By Telegram Sam | Permalink | On 12 May 2013 - 03:06 AM
I don't want Wigan to go down but I'd much rather we beat them on Tuesday.

Can Wigan still stay up if we beat them? Virtually everything I've read about Wigan is that they need 4 from 6 in their last 2 matches.

But looking at the table it seems like they might just need 3 in the event that Norwich or Newcastle lose both thie matches.
#74464 FA Cup Thread 2012/13
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Espinoza only has his theatrics to blame IMO.
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#74371 English Premier League 2012/2013
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Ah, but the 2nd effort seems to have.
#74367 English Premier League 2012/2013
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Whole ball.

Which in this case wasn't.