the 370Z.com OFFICIAL football (soccer) thread

[cow]

Hilarious:

UEFA bans Bayern's Monty Python banner

A number Bayern Munich fans landed themselves in trouble with UEFA this week for having what rule 7.9.1 article 4a in the grey-suited kill-joy rule book defines as 'a sense of humour'.

The Bayern supporters unfurled a Monty Python-inspired banner ahead of their Champions League clash against Roma at the Allianz Arena that read "Romani ite domum"- Latin for "Romans Go Home". Despite being a clear reference to Monty Python's Life of Brian film it was considered provocative by UEFA. The accompanying "Life of Bayern" flag escaped censure.

In a statement, UEFA said: "Anything that may cause offense to a fan base or ethnic group, and therefore pose a security risk, including banners or symbols, is carefully vetted."

But even if we the obvious comedy element is overlooked, "Roman's go home" is hardly the most provocative banner ever seen at a football stadium. Galatasaray's "Welcome to Hell" and the accompanying throat-slitting gestures springs to mind.

OFF THE BALL: Lehmann's a muppet, UEFA ban Monty Python - Global - ESPN Soccernet

Who knew Germans had a sense of humor?

(Yes, Blue, this is the exact post from that other forum).

[cow]

what a shit ending

[phelan]

fabregas injured...??? er...

[cow]

It was such a fluke. I don't think it was too serious.

[phelan]

thoughts on if that penalty miss is going to haunt rosicky and knock him off form?

[cow]

I think he'll be fine. He had a good game otherwise. He & Nasri were really holding possession well despite being down a man. I wish Denilson had either laid off that ball or taken it to the corner to kill some time.

But yeah, I think Rosicky will be OK.

[cow]

Messi only has a sprained ankle. When I saw the challenge, I thought it was over for him for a while.





It looked even worse at full speed.

[phelan]

oh god that picture is NOT pretty. how that's only a sprain is beyond me. his ankle must be made out of rubber instead of bone


btw, i'm now thinking we're in bad shape not because of our centrebacks, but because of our left back. i've been saying clichy is our weak link, and he's showing it a little. very positive forward running, but horrific defensively.

[cow]

He plays defense well for *most* of the game, but always seems to have one or two screwups that fcuk us.

[cow]

Cesc tweets positive news about hamstring - Barclays Premier League - ESPN Soccernet

FA hit Arsene Wenger with misconduct charge - Barclays Premier League - ESPN Soccernet

[phelan]

okay aliens, can you give dimitar berbatov back to man. utd. now? your alien replacement is scary good...too good...

people will know he's an alien, you know!!!

[Red370]

Originally Posted by phelan

okay aliens, can you give dimitar berbatov back to man. utd. now? your alien replacement is scary good...too good...

people will know he's an alien, you know!!!

meh, he has patches of form every 7 or 8 months or so, usually for 7-8 days at a time.

I've been watching the Arsenal v. Tottenham match today, a few things i've noticed, Jack Wilshere is growing up before my eyes, this kid is playing passes that people like Stevie G and Frankie L play, accurate, with pace, its crazy that this kid is still 19. He assisted the goal Lansbury scored with a low hard drive right at the 3 yard area, it was amazing. Also, Djourou and Koscielny better never be a partnership in a big game, Kos has been great, but you can tell the communication between the two isnt there, almost a back pass onto Bentley's run, a few errant passes, no bueno when playing the likes of Chelsea or ManUre. So far its a decent match, Spuds are racking up the cards with reckless challenges and arsenal is enjoying 71% of the possession.

[Red370]

oh and Fabianski just fluffed another simple save, once again reinforcing our need to purchase a keeper, send this turd out on loan to Watford or something.

[phelan]

Jack Wilshere learned from the best in Cesc Fabregas. The kid is a true star in the making. He went from needing an injury to get on the first team to just about indispensable. He's our single bright spot in the midfield right now, Nasri is playing like shit.

AW needs to get rid of Flappyhandski NOW. If it's a 1-1 draw or even worse a loss, Gooners around the world will want to scalp him. HORRIBLE 'attempt' at saving, dove far too early, Keane made him look like a fool. Loan him to...I dunno, Portsmouth or somewhere where the games lost won't be on his head alone. He'll get lots of practice too lol

Djourou needs more time on the pitch with Koscielny for that partnership. Right now, though, I think our best is Kos + Squillaci. We will need to work TV5 in slowly.

[Red370]

Werd. Koscielny has been lights out all match, he just saved a sure goal from Lennon with a perfectly timed tackle, he looks to be yet another shrewd buy for AW, and I agree, Squill and Kos are money right now, Verms is world class no doubt, but him being out over the past few weeks have allowed the frenchies to step up and shine.