Andy

How? England have been dreadful to watch the 2 games which Hodgson has been in charge for, how will this change? The only way I can see it being a good game in terms of entertainment is if France score early.

If I was Dutch I'd be a lot more worried if my team hadn't created anything yesterday, whereas it was purely down to bad finishing from players who you wouldn't expect that of. Wouldn't be surprised at all if they beat both Germany and Portugal.

I fucking hate this attitude, you'd think we were Stoke or Wigan. No offence like. Depends what you mean by "elite". I'd begrudge him going to a club on par or just a step or two above us, but in the unlikely event that a Real Madrid or Barcelona came in, I'd find it hard to blame him if he wanted to move. That's not to say we should just stand aside and allow it to happen mind.

Can understand what he's saying - if Jose Mourinho was desperate to get him alongside Benzema, for example, you'd understand completely if he left - but I'd rather he didn't say it. I'd also like to think a club affording "100% confidence" in him wasn't a financial reference but I'm not so sure.

To be honest I can remember a time it was a decent forum. I'm not even sure how the weird dictatorship started. It's always been like that as long as I can remember.

I remember when HTT wanted to model this place on RAWK. Fucking embarrassing forum.

Doesn't seem to be kicking the ball long half as often for Holland as he does for us.

Amazed we got through four pages without a picture of toonlass92.

I've never won a single penny from football gambling in my life, so I'm pretty sure if I just back Spurs to win and lay Newcastle we'll be in the CL next season.

We don't have the userbase to win this, but it's nice to see two Newcastle forums in second and third.

Not sure why people would want Real in the final fighting our cause instead of a Bayern team who've outplayed Real over both legs and who will be playing on their own pitch.

Seem to remember it being mentioned last week that Bayern had a few players on the verge of missing the second leg if they were booked in that match.

Have to admit that today is the first time I've genuinely thought we look like a team capable of playing in the Champions League, just in terms of our fluidity and control of the game. Hard not to get your hopes up but I still think we'll finish just short of it this time around.

That's good to hear. Seems we're getting quite a decent profile in France thanks to our french boys and the manner in which we've performed our business. Can only be good going forward and I hope we can develop a similar reputation in some other european countries too. Think Holland could be next if we get Pieters and Douglas.

Fucking love Rich me like.

No idea what you're talking about.

It would be sheet magic to qualify, I totally agree. Sheet class. I agree. Poor spelling by you in that post there though.

I don't get the "it's a season too soon" bollocks. We might not have this opportunity this time next year. I'd fucking love to see us in Europe (via 5th place, especially) just for the sheer sense of accomplishment. It would be the perfect reward for an unbelievable season. Worry about the potential downfalls later.

Rules are rules, doesn't matter who you support. Our libel rule is there for a reason.

That has never been the case.

Having Jonas and Tiote behind him to do most of the leg work is definitely going to bring out the best in him, especially in games that are less physically demanding on the front-players than chasing Swansea's sideways passes all game. He's a competent defensive midfielder in that he knows where to position himself and works tirelessly, but yesterday highlighted how much he's wasted in that position.

Strange game. Similar kind of feeling to watching a pre-season friendly.

Rich - Lee Cattermole. Raging dickhead.

Torres to Chelsea makes Carroll look a shrewd bit of business I'd back Torres to find his best form for Chelsea before I'd back Carroll to find his best form for Liverpool.

Aye, when I was reading it I assumed that would give it away for everyone. Guess not.