Congratulations to Tom Henning Øvrebø, European Champion - The Other Teams Thread

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  1. Ben7021

    Ben7021 Member

    Mar 19, 2008
    Orlando
    Club:
    Chelsea FC
    Nat'l Team:
    Germany
    #126 Ben7021, May 30, 2009
    Have to wonder if Villa missed out on their best chance to snag 4th this season. With Laursen retiring, and Barry possibly off, and the rise of Everton, and possibly Pompey, Sunderland, and Man City due to increased funds, I wonder if they will have a better shot anytime soon. Tottenham could be back into contention again soon with the Ramos disaster over and Harry in charge.
     
  2. Rman3349

    Rman3349 Member

    Chelsea
    United States
    Oct 31, 2006
    Boston
    Club:
    Chelsea FC
    #127 Rman3349, May 30, 2009
    Great point about Villa. Its true, the 'second tier' of prem teams is becoming very hotly contested. A rising tide lifts all ships, as they say, and increased competition can only mean good things for Chelsea and other English teams on the European front.

    And to think that a year ago we would have probably included the Geordies in that group. Two years ago we definitely would have. Haha
     
  3. fernb8

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    #128 fernb8, May 30, 2009
    Good point Ben, although Lerner seems to have a very good relationship with his manager and has invested within the club- ie improving the Academy, so I think they have a long term look about themselves rather than the throw money to fix everything attitude of some.

    IIRC this upcoming season is Barry's final season and Lerner has already said that he would rather keep him that make 10 mil in the transfer window as his impact within the squad was worth more than the transfer fee. Nice to have an owner with that line of thinking.
     
  4. Ben7021

    Ben7021 Member

    Mar 19, 2008
    Orlando
    Club:
    Chelsea FC
    Nat'l Team:
    Germany
    #129 Ben7021, May 30, 2009
    I think they will be a UEFA player for a while, but I still think they blew a massive opportunity this year with that late season collapse. I think Arsenal will probably be better next year but who knows. Hope they continue to do well as I would rather see the Villa and Everton do well rather than Tottenham or City.
     
  5. fernb8

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    #130 fernb8, May 30, 2009
    they deserve it though after that bollox in the UEFA Cup

    their season went pear shaped right after that.
     
  6. Ben7021

    Ben7021 Member

    Mar 19, 2008
    Orlando
    Club:
    Chelsea FC
    Nat'l Team:
    Germany
    #131 Ben7021, May 30, 2009
    True. It's funny to see teams fight for a spot in Europe and then they make it and then put out a substandard team in a knockout round so they can focus on getting a spot in Europe the next season. Granted Villa was going for CL, but still funny nonetheless.
     
  7. Kerry Dixon's Boots

    Kerry Dixon's Boots Moderator
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    Jun 6, 2006
    77 degrees
    Club:
    Chelsea FC
    Nat'l Team:
    England
    #132 Kerry Dixon's Boots, May 30, 2009
    So this is the time that redtop hack journo's rub their slimey hands together with glee - it's Real Madrid Presidential elections time.

    Plenty of back page stories and open tapping up of players without a single iota of UEFA involvement - joy.

    How many times with JT, Frank, Ess and others be linked with RM over the summer? Or will it be exclusively about Ronaldo? I can hardly wait - actually yes, I can wait.

    Sadly we have until July 5 to endure the impending bollocks.
     
  8. Macksam

    Macksam Member

    Aug 2, 2007
    Brampton, Canada
    Club:
    Toronto FC
    Nat'l Team:
    Canada
    #133 Macksam, May 30, 2009
  9. Macksam

    Macksam Member

    Aug 2, 2007
    Brampton, Canada
    Club:
    Toronto FC
    Nat'l Team:
    Canada
    #134 Macksam, May 31, 2009
  10. Cris 09

    Cris 09 Trololololo

    Nov 30, 2004
    Westfalenstadion
    Club:
    Borussia Dortmund
    Nat'l Team:
    Germany
    #135 Cris 09, May 31, 2009
  11. erick

    erick Member

    Dec 6, 2007
    Bama Nation
    Club:
    Manchester United FC
    Nat'l Team:
    Argentina
    #136 erick, May 31, 2009
  12. Macksam

    Macksam Member

    Aug 2, 2007
    Brampton, Canada
    Club:
    Toronto FC
    Nat'l Team:
    Canada
    #137 Macksam, May 31, 2009
    He's free, we should get him.:p
     
  13. Cris 09

    Cris 09 Trololololo

    Nov 30, 2004
    Westfalenstadion
    Club:
    Borussia Dortmund
    Nat'l Team:
    Germany
    #138 Cris 09, May 31, 2009
    Das Super-sub!!!!!!!!!
     
  14. Macksam

    Macksam Member

    Aug 2, 2007
    Brampton, Canada
    Club:
    Toronto FC
    Nat'l Team:
    Canada
    #139 Macksam, May 31, 2009
    Red cards galore.
     
  15. Kazuma

    Kazuma Member+

    Chelsea
    Jul 30, 2007
    Detroit
    Club:
    Chelsea FC
    #140 Kazuma, May 31, 2009
    Félicitations Bordeaux Ligue 1 Champions.

    Lyon finished third for the first time since 2002.
     
  16. Ben7021

    Ben7021 Member

    Mar 19, 2008
    Orlando
    Club:
    Chelsea FC
    Nat'l Team:
    Germany
    #141 Ben7021, May 31, 2009
    Not saying he is the sole cause, but their reing pretty much coincided with the rise and fall of Juninho. Way too overlooked of a player.
     
  17. Kerry Dixon's Boots

    Kerry Dixon's Boots Moderator
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    Jun 6, 2006
    77 degrees
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    Chelsea FC
    Nat'l Team:
    England
    #142 Kerry Dixon's Boots, Jun 1, 2009
    Perez is in at Madrid - shortened race due to lack of competition (one small blessing I guess).

    http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/europe/8076515.stm

    OF course with El Galactico back at the helm you can expect Fergies face to get a little more crimson this summer - just hope Perez doesn't have his eye on Lamps or JT.

    EDIT: Related news - Pelligrini is the first signing of the new Perez reign (wonder if Perez had discussions with him before he ascended or whether it's just a coincidence?):

    http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/europe/8078185.stm
     
  18. Naughtius Maximus

    Naughtius Maximus Member+

    Jul 10, 2001
    Shropshire
    Club:
    Chelsea FC
    Nat'l Team:
    England
    #143 Naughtius Maximus, Jun 2, 2009
    Clearly there is not one jot or scintilla of truth in the situation that clubs, (other than Chelsea), tap players or managers up and any such assertion would be as risible as it is ludicrous.
     
  19. Belgian guy

    Belgian guy Member+

    Club Brugge
    Belgium
    Aug 19, 2002
    Belgium
    Club:
    Club Brugge KV
    #144 Belgian guy, Jun 2, 2009
    Hiring Pelligrini was one of his promises.
     
  20. fernb8

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    #145 fernb8, Jun 2, 2009
  21. sportscribe

    sportscribe Member

    Jul 2, 2007
    #146 sportscribe, Jun 2, 2009
    Was this posted? If so I must have missed it...



    [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TyHCs7Fcs34"]YouTube - SHOCKING leg break - Oupa Ngulube vs Black Aces[/ame]
     
  22. Rman3349

    Rman3349 Member

    Chelsea
    United States
    Oct 31, 2006
    Boston
    Club:
    Chelsea FC
    #147 Rman3349, Jun 2, 2009
    Thanks dude. Now I need to have another breakfast
     
  23. yasik19

    yasik19 Moderator
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    Chelsea
    Ukraine
    Oct 21, 2004
    Daly City
    #148 yasik19, Jun 2, 2009
    oh, christ. :(
     
  24. Naughtius Maximus

    Naughtius Maximus Member+

    Jul 10, 2001
    Shropshire
    Club:
    Chelsea FC
    Nat'l Team:
    England
    #149 Naughtius Maximus, Jun 2, 2009
    When we say 'Other teams' I don't think we're necessarily including players and teams none of us have ever heard of, are we? :confused:

    That's just more in the form of a video nasty IMO.
     
  25. Dear_Claudio

    Dear_Claudio Member+

    Feb 6, 2005
    Buffalo, New York
    Club:
    Chelsea FC
    #150 Dear_Claudio, Jun 2, 2009
    That might be the worst I've seen. Did they really show that slow-mo leg-snap on the broadcast?
     
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