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He shouldn't be considered by some loftier standard because of his career or his wages (which are hardly that impressive, tbh). Nile is an idiot, but so is the majority of the population in your country. I don't think he is much worse than average. None of you has ever left marks on someone that you quarreled with? God bless you, then.

We are much better than that Pompey team. They are similar because of the great team spirit they had for several seasons and the failing manager reinventing himself, but it ends there, imo. Kanu (barely a striker) was their top scorer with 10 goals! Kranjcar was their only quality in midfield, and Johnson was the only pacy threat outwide. Outside of these three outstanding performances, they really were a below average Premiership side, especially when you look at the careers of the players after. When I look at our side, Krul is a Dutch international, Colo is one for Argentina, Cabaye was a crucial player for one of Europe's best sides last year and also an important player for a major nation, Tiote is proven after last year, Jonas is another Argentina international, Santon comes with great pedigree, HBA is one of Europe's most tempermental yet mercurial talents, and Demba Ba is a proven goal scorer. Even the likes of Marveaux, Obertan, etc. come here with great past performances and potential that has led them to be pursued by top clubs. Portsmouth had none of this. Our league position is a false one, imo, but do not undersell the quality we have here.

I would estimate that 95 percent of the people on this forum have done something worthy of ABH at some point in their life (I certainly have), and I doubt that the club can end his contract for this. I think we really ought to just get rid at this point, but this should not be the reason why.

Just saw Billy Sharp's goal for the first time. A brilliant strike (even without the backstory) and a very touching moment. Athletics can be a great place to forget the troubles in the world for few hours, as I have found playing and watching during times of grief. I can only hope the goal provided some sort of respite from the intense pain. Good luck to him.

Arsenal were never "found out". The quality of their players declined and they became more vulnerable. Most teams are too overwhelmed at the Brittania to try and play football. The top sides have enough quality that they can enforce their style of play on anyone. It is a credit to the legitimate quality in the side that we can accomplish this. I'm going to print out a copy of this league table and post this on my wall, btw. Brilliant. Above Arsenal and Chelsea?! I'm going to spend tomorrow calling all of the African people in the world and laughing at them.

I've actually always liked him whenever I have seen him He gives you hope that fat people can become professional footballers too. Andy Reid has been doing that for years. I saw Akinfenwa last night and decided to stop fitness training out of spite.

I've watched them twice this season, a dominating draw against us and a massive victory against Chelsea. Despite the results, I've come away from both matches thinking about how bad they were.

Makes me smile everytime I read it.

Sabella should be sacked immediately if he thinks Demichelis is anywhere near Colo. They should change his name to the Spanish equivalent of "mild incompetence". Very poor player.

Games like this remind me why I love this little game that usually gives me nothing but pain.

I've played offsideless football with a litter of old Jamaicans before. It is absolutely terrible. About half of us were trying to actually playing real football, but this one fat man spent the entire match standing on our penalty spot. After he scored for the second time, we had to leave two defenders in the box to prevent this madness. We also picked two attackers to stay in their box so we could also take easy goals off of long balls. The game continued in the same pattern until the entire game was happening in the penalty boxes and midfield was abandoned. Constant hoof and long ball.

I could easily launch it directly into the goal without foul throw rule. God forbid we give this ability to Delap. Eh? I thought the rule about needing another touch before a goal is possible was totally separate to the foul throw rule? I was referring more to the fact that a throwin becomes more useful than a freekick if you have any experiencing throwing a ball. It is much easier than kicking, which is probably the idea behind the rule in the first place. But there's nothing in the rules to stop you throwing it far, or accurately. I don't get it. Han Colo was saying he wanted to remove the foul throw rule..yes? My point was that throw ins would become a massive weapon if players were allowed to throw it any way they pleased. If players were allowed to run up, use one hand and throw off of one foot, most footballers would easily throw it much farther than Delap can today. It would completely change the attacking strategy of every team.

I could easily launch it directly into the goal without foul throw rule. God forbid we give this ability to Delap. Eh? I thought the rule about needing another touch before a goal is possible was totally separate to the foul throw rule? I was referring more to the fact that a throwin becomes more useful than a freekick if you have any experiencing throwing a ball. It is much easier than kicking, which is probably the idea behind the rule in the first place.

Chelsea have a right to be angry with this ref, tbh. I thought both of the big decisions were incorrect.

he`s off to watch an NFL game straight after the game isn`t he? The Glazer`s are flying him over to the states for the Tampa Bay game against whoever else they`re playing. It's in London.

I could easily launch it directly into the goal without foul throw rule. God forbid we give this ability to Delap.

Hand to the face=automatic red card. Absurd rule.

6-1? :lol:

It is just a random thought, but it has always been difficult for me to imagine that these events (Hills, Heysel, Bradford) all happened within five years of my birth. I suppose my first memories of football are from 1995-1996 and the idea of people being seriously injured and dying at football matches in industrialised Western Europe is just completely foreign. It is stunning how much the world of football has been altered. Fwiw, it will have been nearly to prosecute any single supporter. Did LUFC pay damages to the familes.

Out of all the Lille "stars", his success seems the most a result of the players around him and the attacking style of play. I don't think he is superior to other good Ligue 1 strikers.

Careful. You'll get more blood on your breakfast cereal of choice. I am not particularly concerned about consuming my own pristine blood. Deschamps needs to lose his position. The way OM played in this match is the way they play every match. No threat, no creativity, no reason for me to continue watching this waste. I'll be at the return leg in November, so I can only pray they offer something better as that will be costing money in addition to precious time in my life. Arsenal still look lost, btw. Mertesacker is a terrible signing.

Marseille-Arsenal has the atmosphere, quality, and feel of a lower table Ligue 1 match. Both team have been terrible, and it clear why neither are in the top half of their league. Diawara is the clumsiest player playing for a Champions League club. Could have had a penalty and an own goal already. Tired of him. It is nice to see that Arshavin has mastered Utaka's patented "I used to be quick, but pregnancy has rendered me immobile" style of running as well. Such a waste considering his talent a few years ago. It disgusts me.

Clearly, none of these pundits on ITV (O'Neill, Keane, Southgate) have anything to say about Marseille. Between the three of them, nothing has been said about any player in particular. Nothing but generalities about atmosphere and tough European nights. How much research would it have taken for them to at least point out one player?

Overall he was poor, didn't look like a player out to impress and show he has a future at club, scored two although he couldn't really miss them but missed two other sitters and a penalty. Guess he really is a lost cause here. I know he might not have played well (I obviously haven't seen the match), but just from reading the match report, he scored twice, hit the post once, and set up a teammate for a goal in a match against fairly decent competition. Hardly a career ending performance