Football

Nippy · Post by **Nippy** » Thu Aug 02, 2001 1:57 pm

@ Minerva

I know, I know. This was just based on the assumption that Erikkson carries on his miracles with England.

ThorinOakensfield · Post by **ThorinOakensfield** » Thu Aug 02, 2001 2:03 pm

Juventus. Been a fan for many years. Too bad i don't get any games overhere in the U.S.

hermetic · Post by **hermetic** » Fri Aug 03, 2001 7:52 am

I follow Belenenses, which is a minor club in Portugal (actually the 4th in terms of successes and history in Portugal, but I'm sure many of you only know of Benfica, FC Porto, and Sporting), the local club in my quarter of Lisbon. In European competition I generally support Portuguese teams, but once they're out (which is pretty much a sure thing most years) I follow clubs for which Portuguese stars play. So right now that means Real Madrid, AC Milan, etc.

Re: Erikkson's England - yes England have alot to smile about right now, and good for them. But beware that Erikkson is like a good dictator. Once he leaves office, the administration falls apart. He ruined Benfica after winning them a couple titles and he did the same to Lazio. If he stays with the National Squad for the full 5 years, don't be surprised if the team's second language becomes Swedish.

Hey how about that Celtic victory? Good promotion of their northern product in the hopes of moving south wouldn't you say? Funny thing how both Man Utd & Celtic share sponsors & investors.

Yshania · Post by **Yshania** » Fri Aug 03, 2001 9:56 am

Favourite players:

I have always had a soft spot for Chrissy Waddle

Favourite teams:

The Owls.

Favourite football moments:

1) Reaching two cup finals in 1993,

2) Avoiding relegation to the second division in 2001

Worst football moments:

1) Losing two cup finals in 1993

2) Earning relegation to the first division in 2000

3) Hillsborough/Bradford disasters and any hooliganism.

A bit of football trivia:

Eric Cantona originally came to the UK on trial at Hillsborough. I have a photo of him in a Wednesday shirt sitting on the bench. Trevor Francis obviously thought him not classy enough - let him go to Leeds United.

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Mr Sleep · Post by **Mr Sleep** » Fri Aug 03, 2001 11:10 am

Originally posted by Yshania:

I have always had a soft spot for Chrissy Waddle

Let me guess it was the Mullet that sealed it for you

Yshania · Post by **Yshania** » Fri Aug 03, 2001 11:18 am

Hi Sleepy!

Let me guess it was the Mullet that sealed it for you

?

Mr Sleep · Post by **Mr Sleep** » Fri Aug 03, 2001 11:21 am

Sorry got to pop off for luch i will explain on my return.

Mr Sleep · Post by **Mr Sleep** » Fri Aug 03, 2001 11:39 am

The mullet hair cut is when someone has a short spiky cut on the top and long curly/straight hair down the back. it was particularly fashionable during the 80's.

AND IT IS HORRIBLE!

Yshania · Post by **Yshania** » Fri Aug 03, 2001 11:42 am

@Mr Sleep - oh I see! LMAO!

No - it had nothing to do with his hair! It was more the mystery - I could never understand a word he said lol!

Mr Sleep · Post by **Mr Sleep** » Fri Aug 03, 2001 11:46 am

Originally posted by Yshania:
@Mr Sleep - oh I see! LMAO!

No - it had nothing to do with his hair! It was more the mystery - I could never understand a word he said lol!

ROFLMAO, it takes a special kind of mumble to acieve his 'accent' we should all praise him for his unintelligble 'accent'.

Yshania · Post by **Yshania** » Fri Aug 03, 2001 12:17 pm

- Chris Waddle

- Paul Merson

- Gazza

- Gareth Southgate

- Stuart Pearce

- Paul Scholes

- David Beckham

- David Seaman

Mr Sleep · Post by **Mr Sleep** » Fri Aug 03, 2001 12:28 pm

YSH - LMAO!

Karembeu · Post by **Karembeu** » Fri Aug 03, 2001 2:11 pm

Originally posted by Yshania:
Favourite players:

I have always had a soft spot for Chrissy Waddle

Chris Waddle??? Actually he was one of my favourite players for a long time as well....used to follow him a lot when he played in Marseille....and when he played in the nr.8 jersey for England....I can still remember his shot that hit the post when England played Germany in the 1990 World Cup, ohh and his "well-placed" penalty...haha...it's really kind of corny when you think about it....Chris Waddle as someones favourite player.....can't be for anything he did on the pitch in anyway....

@Ubik: If you're there somewhere you old codger I would like you to give me the latest news from Olympiakos....(now with french world-class midfielder Karembeu in their squad)....

Yshania · Post by **Yshania** » Fri Aug 03, 2001 2:16 pm

@Karembeu - An Arsenal supporting friend of mine once called Chris Waddle a 10 minute man. I would have ten minutes of his occasional brilliance anytime over 90 minutes of some of today's overpaid and overrated 'stars'

some famous penalty takers...

1) Chris Waddle !
2) Stuart Pearce
3) Gareth Southgate
4) Roberto Baggio (just though I would throw that one in)

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Karembeu · Post by **Karembeu** » Fri Aug 03, 2001 2:26 pm

@Y: Well at least Pearce and Southgate didn't blast it 30 feet over the bar as Chris Waddle and Roberto Baggio did....

Well you can't exactly blame Waddle for being overrated....hehe...not with that kind of "haircut"....still I guess he did a few decent runs down that left side throughout his career....

Mr Sleep · Post by **Mr Sleep** » Fri Aug 03, 2001 2:28 pm

Originally posted by Yshania:

4) Ricardo Baggio (just though I would throw that one in)

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It's Reberto Baggio, BTW

Mr Sleep · Post by **Mr Sleep** » Fri Aug 03, 2001 2:32 pm

Originally posted by Karembeu:
[QBhehe...not with that kind of "haircut"....still I guess he did a few decent runs down that left side throughout his career....[/QB]

He also scored an amasing chip once

Yshania · Post by **Yshania** » Fri Aug 03, 2001 2:38 pm

@Karembeu - sorry I cannot spell

@Karembeu and Mr Sleep - he did more than a few runs down the left, more than a few good chips and loads of shimmies thrown in.

But then I am a Wednesday supporter....

When you have a little bit of class at Hillsborough - it does stand out!

Karembeu · Post by **Karembeu** » Fri Aug 03, 2001 2:38 pm

@Mr Sleep: An amazing chip??? Chris Waddle??? He must have mis-hit the ball....that guy had two left-feet I tell you....

Still there was something about him that made him special, in a good way...don't really know what though...
I remember collecting those "panini" sticker-albums....nr.8 for England sure was special....

Mr Sleep · Post by **Mr Sleep** » Fri Aug 03, 2001 2:41 pm

@K ROTFLMAO!