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[Hoosier Titan]

Just thought of another cliche myself, after thinking that Man U looks to have the easiest draw:  "That's why they play the games."

Have people seen this on youtube? Smithy and England Football Team

It was done for Red Nose Day--a big charity fundraiser in England.  Note what's on the flip chart.

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Liverpool v Chelsea

  I don't even remember how many years in a row this is.

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Liverpool v Chelsea

  I don't even remember how many years in a row this is.

Its five.

Just thought of another cliche myself, after thinking that Man U looks to have the easiest draw:  "That's why they play the games."

Have people seen this on youtube? Smithy and England Football Team

It was done for Red Nose Day--a big charity fundraiser in England.  Note what's on the flip chart.

"If it hadn't been for that beer festival it would have been a complete waste of time"

[Hoosier Titan]

"You know that big Scouse fellow....just a teensy bit better....well, PASS HIM THE BALL!!""

[Hoosier Titan]

Man U haven't walked away with the hardware just yet.  Today's results:  Fulham 2 Man U 0.   There were reds for Scholes (handball in the box) and Rooney (evidently kicking the ball away--a second yellow).  I haven't seen any highlights, just followed online.  This means the two players will miss the next match, at home to Aston Villa.

Then Tottenham beat Chelsea 1-0. 

Who'da thunk, two weeks ago, that Liverpool would still have a chance at this point?     They can move ahead of Chelsea and close to within a point of Man U with a win over Aston Villa tomorrow, and  improve their goal differential.  Man U still have the game in hand, but things are looking a lot brighter.

[ScotsFan]

Man U haven't walked away with the hardware just yet.  Today's results:  Fulham 2 Man U 0.   There were reds for Scholes (handball in the box) and Rooney (evidently kicking the ball away--a second yellow).  I haven't seen any highlights, just followed online.  This means the two players will miss the next match, at home to Aston Villa.

Then Tottenham beat Chelsea 1-0. 

Who'da thunk, two weeks ago, that Liverpool would still have a chance at this point?     They can move ahead of Chelsea and close to within a point of Man U with a win over Aston Villa tomorrow, and  improve their goal differential.  Man U still have the game in hand, but things are looking a lot brighter.

My, my...  Liverpool must be smiling brightly after today's results seeing both Chelsea and ManU suffer defeats!    Of course, the Reds still have to beat a game Villa squad tomorrow, but Villa hasn't been that great lately... 

This was the first time ManU has lost back to back league tilts in 4 years! 

[ScotsFan]

BTW, thanks for that link Hoosier!  That was freaking hilarious! 

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Wow, Liverpool is playing some good football.........5-0 over Aston Villa.  Gerrard a hat-trick.

Liverpool
Fulham
Blackburn
Arsenal
@ Hull
Newcastle
@ West Ham
@ West Brom
Tottenham

at the moment only 3 in the top half of the standings.

Manchester United
Aston Villa
@ Sunderland
Portsmouth
Tottenham
@ Middlesborough
Man City
@ Wigan
Arsenal
@ Hull

at the moment only 4 in the top half.  I would give the schedule a slight edge to Liverpool with 3 teams battling relegation vs ManU's one........but then Liverpool haven't done well against those teams.

Also ManU are still in the FACup, and Liverpool have 2 less dates to squeeze in, so more dates of rest vs ManU.  The key week seems to be  starting Wed Feb 15 with the second leg in Champions League, vs Porto.  Then Sunday play Everton in FA Cup, then the next Wed play Portsmouth followed by Tottenham.

......and of course they both play Arsenal.

[Hoosier Titan]

Nicely laid out, sac!  Thanks!

The Scousers put on a show today and could have had several more goals.  Both keepers made fine saves.  The red against Brad Friedel was certainly within the letter of the law, but it seemed harsh.  He said later that he was trying to get out of Torres' way--there was clearly no malice in it.  I hope that one will be appealed (especially since AV next play Man U after the Champions League break ).

I think the woes against the lower division sides have been understandable--depth is not Liverpool's strength.  The eleven who started today are the equal of any side, clearly.  It's when they've tried to rest people (and when Gerrard, Torres, or both have been injured) that they've struggled.  Even on a day when he didn't score, Torres drew so much attention that others were able to capitalize.

I imagine that Sir Alex would probably rather not be thinking about some of the other cups right now.  I'm just glad that Liverpool only have the CL and the EPL to focus on. 

Anyway, it's game on down the stretch!  Should be great.

[WLCALUM83]

2010 World Cup Qualifier Finals:

USA 3, Trinidad & Tobago 0

Honduras 3, Mexico 1

[Mr. Ypsi]

2010 World Cup Qualifier Finals:

USA 3, Trinidad & Tobago 0

Honduras 3, Mexico 1

How far has El-Tri fallen?

[WLCALUM83]

Honduras has beaten Mexico the last 2 times those squads have met.

Mexico barely got through to the round they're in now-nosing out Jamaica on goal difference. I read from espnsoccernet.com that even with that advance, the Mexican press was not too happy with El Tri's coach--to put it mildly.

El Tri beat Costa Rica 2-0 last week, but as things stand now, Mexico is 4th in its' group, ahead of El Salvador and Trinidad & Tobago.

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How about Bolivia over Argentina 6-1.  That's an eye-opener.

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How about Bolivia over Argentina 6-1.  That's an eye-opener.

http://www.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/04/02/worldcup.argentina/index.html?section=cnn_latest

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I read from espnsoccernet.com that even with that advance, the Mexican press was not too happy with El Tri's coach--to put it mildly.

Sven is fired.