Guest Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 Eagle Eyed Davey strikes again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2008/feb/03/africannationscup2008.africannationscup1 A fantastic article on Nii Lamptey from a few years ago. Sad story. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Lol Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/competitions/world-cup-2010/7891632/Sepp-Blatter-given-embarrassing-nickname-on-World-Cup-award.html Sepp Blatter, the Fifa president, received an award from the South African government under an unwelcome nickname after his Wikipedia entry was apparently sabotaged. The 74-year-old was recognised with the Order of The Companions of O R Tambo for his contribution over the World Cup. However, an official website announcing the accolade referred to the Swiss as “Joseph Sepp Bellend Blatter”. It is thought that Blatter’s profile on Wikipedia, the online encyclopedia, was targeted by pranksters who altered his name, which was then copied onto the government website. Both websites have since been amended, removing the reference to Bellend, which is a slang term for a penis. The joke follows criticism of the football chief for refusing to allow goal-line technology in the tournament, which would have proved Frank Lampard scored against Germany. Online football forums were awash with comments about the blunder after it was spotted on the website for the South African presidency. One England fan remarked: “It just goes to show that 50 million people are not wrong!” Another added: “So is this the first official, presidentially sanctioned bellend in history?” Blatter received his Gold award at a gala dinner on Monday from South African President, Jacob Zuma. The accolade is one of the country’s highest distinctions and is bestowed on foreign citizens for contributions to peace, co-operation and the active expression of solidarity and support. Announcing the award, Mr Zuma said: “After FIFA awarded us the opportunity to host the 2010 FIFA World Cup on 15 May 2004, we embraced the tasks that you entrusted to us, working together as a nation. “The hosting of the 2010 World Cup has helped us consolidate the gains we achieved after attaining freedom in 1994.” Oliver Tambo was a former president in exile of the African National Congress (ANC) and played a significant role in mobilising international opposition to apartheid, setting up the first liberation movement missions in Egypt, Morocco, Ghana and London. Accepting his award, Blatter said: “I just have to express my thanks but my emotions are now overcoming my voice. “I'm touched by this honour. I would like to thank President Zuma and all the people of South Africa for this gesture. I take it for FIFA, the football family and my own family.” Asked for a comment about the name blunder, a spokesman for FIFA's Swiss HQ told The Sun: "I need to communicate the meaning of the word internally first." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan_Taylor Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 Bellend Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 28th July last year? Shags around, 64 caps for Wales. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 There's an England friendly three days before the Premier League starts. What a fucking joke. Gives Wilshere a chance to injure himself Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormy Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 There's an England friendly three days before the Premier League starts. What a fucking joke. Gives Wilshere a chance to injure himself Barton too, though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ObiChrisKenobi Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Toon Matchday Experiences are on sale now that the fixtures are out. http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=567486&id=206118616096418 Training session at the training ground for your team, travel to SJP, meal, and you get to watch the match too. From £40 per person (2 coaches go free), first come first served basis for dates/matches. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sifu Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 There's an England friendly three days before the Premier League starts. What a f***ing joke. Absolutely ridiculous. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Always is about 3-4 days before, used to be after the first game. Absolute FIFA bullshit IMO. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottledDog Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 There's an England friendly three days before the Premier League starts. What a f***ing joke. Absolutely ridiculous. Have no problem with it unless Taylor, Furguson, Barton and Best suddenly break into the squad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxfree Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 There's an England friendly three days before the Premier League starts. What a f***ing joke. Absolutely ridiculous. Have no problem with it unless Taylor, Furguson, Barton and Best suddenly break into the squad. Ireland Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 I'd prefer it before rather than after the first game at all like. Nowt worse than the season just starting then 3 days later, an England friendly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottledDog Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 There's an England friendly three days before the Premier League starts. What a f***ing joke. Absolutely ridiculous. Have no problem with it unless Taylor, Furguson, Barton and Best suddenly break into the squad. Ireland Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Loven11 Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Skysports.com understands that Oldham Athletic boss Paul Dickov is a contender to fill the managerial vacancy at Watford. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben-nufc Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-13808562 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-13808562 Christ, he'll get some shit from the terraces next season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan_Taylor Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-13808562 Christ, he'll get some s*** from the terraces next season. Imagine 'Nonce Nonce Nonce' for 90 minutes man Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashley17 Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Just been watching England 2 - 2 Greece...the commentary from Gary Bloom is the worst thing I have ever heard on a major sporting moment. Seriously, it's on youtube under thefatv's account, I can probably post it due to that but I'm not running the risk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Just been watching England 2 - 2 Greece...the commentary from Gary Bloom is the worst thing I have ever heard on a major sporting moment. Seriously, it's on youtube under thefatv's account, I can probably post it due to that but I'm not running the risk I watched that the other day! Is that the one "I don't believe it...David Beckham..." Kills the moment for me Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Oh aye "Give that man a knighthood!" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Probably NSFW. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 But... they're fit! What the fuck! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashley17 Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 Just been watching England 2 - 2 Greece...the commentary from Gary Bloom is the worst thing I have ever heard on a major sporting moment. Seriously, it's on youtube under thefatv's account, I can probably post it due to that but I'm not running the risk I watched that the other day! Is that the one "I don't believe it...David Beckham..." Kills the moment for me That's the one. "I DON'T BELIEVE IT" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razor Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 Was just procrastinating by watching a few vids on BBC while meant to be studying, and came across this, look at about 2:02ish, is that who i think it is? nearly http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/tennis/13812223.stm Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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