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ponsaelius

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Barca's 94 dream team would arguably be an even better shout:

 

Guardiola

Laudrup

Stoichkov

Koeman

Sergi

Bakero

Sacristian

Oscar Junyent

 

all went into it full time, plus

 

Romario, Nadal, Ferrer had brief 1 season spells and also Begiristain has had those DoF roles

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Dennis Bergkamp on the joy of being on Ceefax after Arsenal move

In a second exclusive extract from his book, Dennis Bergkamp reveals his delight at being on pages 301 and 302 of Ceefax.

 

There were several options. Germany was in the picture as well, but I just couldn't see myself there. The thought of playing for Bayern, it just … didn't fit. And after Italy, Spain didn't fit either. My mind was set on England. Man United weren't interested and I wasn't going to go to somewhere like Newcastle or Liverpool because of the travelling from Holland. Spurs was mentioned, and that had been Hoddle's team, but even then I considered Arsenal to be a bit above Spurs. I'm not sure why.

 

The funny thing is, I really didn't know anything about Arsenal's reputation at the time for playing "boring" football [under George Graham]. I'd seen a big article about the club in Voetbal International, the Dutch magazine, and it sounded good. They seemed to have a settled, stable team, with a lot of players of a certain age. I thought it would be easier for me to come into a team like that. I just had a good feeling about them.

 

They had done well in Europe, too: they'd won the Cup Winners' Cup in 1994 then been in the final again the following year. For clubs in Holland, doing well in Europe meant getting past the quarter-finals. So I thought: "Yeah, it's a big club, it's in London, and it's the way I want to play football. And Highbury is known for being a nice ground as well. Let's see what happens." I never expected to be there 11 years! Not at all! To tell you the truth, when I was at Inter I was thinking of playing until I was about 28 and then going back to Holland. Just take a few years in England … But it all changed once I was in London.

 

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At the end of June I went with my wife to England for the first time, in the Channel Tunnel. When I arrived the contract talks were still going on, and the medical had to be done. We stayed in the Four Seasons hotel and Gary Lewin [the Arsenal chief physio] picked us up and took us to the stadium. He was unbelievable the way he helped me in my first season. He sorted out everything, he was always friendly, jolly and funny, and he knew everything about the club. And then I saw Highbury for the first time … wow! This was football! I loved all the houses around it, then you turn the corner and there's the stadium! That's not Dutch, nor Italian; you don't see it in Europe. It's just typically English. And you see the Marble Halls of course.

 

So I remember coming up the stairs and then I met my agent. My brother Wim was there as well. And I saw in the room two people from Inter who were finalising the deal. It struck me: "I'm a thing you buy and sell. I'm a commodity." It was a strange feeling. Then I go up the stairs and I hear there's probably going to be a press conference. They are just talking about money and this and that. And then that was all done, and they opened the doors to the pitch. Nature! The grass! It was perfect. As soon as I saw the pitch, I thought: "This is fantastic!"

 

***

 

After the press conference we get back to the hotel. The deal's done, and we're in our room relaxing. As normal, I look up the sports headlines on teletext. We get the BBC in Holland so I know about Ceefax. I call up Page 301 and I'm shocked. The first two lines are in huge letters: "BERGKAMP JOINS ARSENAL." For the first time it hits me: "Woah! What's going on here?" I'm in this big country. I'm in London. I'm in this huge strange city where they drive on the left and … I'm on teletext. Me! They must rate me here, they still expect me to be like Van Basten or Gullit. I don't think of myself like that. Quickly, I go to Page 302, the football page, and there it is in more detail: "DUTCH STRIKER GOES FOR £7.5 MILLION." It was the first time it really hit what people expected of me. I looked at Henrita: "This is amazing! I have to step up."

 

After Italy I had so many doubts. So many. Even when I played well, I always had to defend myself. And now you are in a hotel room and you see that. Physically it does something to you.

 

Through your spine you get a feeling and you get a little bit emotional as well. And you look at your wife and your wife looks at you and you feel: "Wow, this is unbelievable!"

 

http://www.theguardian.com/football/2013/sep/24/dennis-bergkamp-teletext-arsenal-joy

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I enjoyed this, from some guy on a Villa board. Note the implied predicted position for Newcastle too -

 

1st = Chelsea; Who is going to beat them? Bayern threw the kitchen sink(and Neuer) at a 10 man Chelsea and still struggled to break them down. Only a scrambled goal at the death of the game saved Bayern's blushes. Yes we gave them a game but then Villa are probably the best attacking team in the Prem away from home.

 

2nd = Man City;

 

3rd = Arsenal; Brilliant signing of Ozil to add to the German spine of Podolski and Mertesacker. He will bring goals and creativity that will pip Man United into 3rd place and an automatic CL place.

 

4th = United;

 

Gap----------

 

5th = Liverpool; I think Liverpool will finish 5th this season after a gap between them and 4th place.

 

6th = Villa; The display against Arsenal and Chelsea was not a fluke, Villa are a top side again now. The Liverpool game was slack because the players were tired after the recent Chelsea game but even so, they still gave Liverpool the run around in the 2nd half.. Benteke , Gabby and Weimann leading the line is the best attack in the Prem. Benteke to win the golden boot is another top tip. This is a very strong squad with plenty of depth. Okore and Delph to hit the headlines this season and will be at the same level as the attackers. Westwood, Lowton and Sylla will also impress again as the season progresses.

 

7th = Spurs; Spurs are weak up top with just 3 ageing strikers that will struggle as the season gets into full swing. Adebayor who is just there for the money. Defoe who is finished and Soldado who will be knackered come Xmas. The midfield has been ripped apart and they will miss Parker, Dempsey and Bale = Premiership king pins last season. They lack depth in defence with hardly no decent cover, shocking move getting rid of Caulker. With the domestic cups and the Europa to contend with, I think all this will take it's toll on this thin squad and will lose their top 6 status to Aston Villa.. All in all, a great first XI but nothing in the tank after that!

 

8th onwards; = take your pick from Everton, Swansea, West Ham, Southampton, Fulham.

 

To go down; = Crystal Palace, Hull and Sunderland.

 

He then followed up with a couple of gems, including a discussion of the new Spurs midfielders (Eriksen, Paulinho, Capoue, Lamela etc etc):

 

Your [sic] just looking at names on paper buddy, rather than how the players perform..Yes I would take the broken in Villa midfield any day, over the "names" that you mention.

 

Westwood, Sylla and Delph = done it, wore the T-Shirt, been in the sh1t and got out of it...Why do u think Delph is flying now? Why did Sylla look good when he came on v Rotherham? These guys are now established Villa players, that are all ready for the season ahead.

 

More on Lamela:

 

What makes him stand out? His stats are no better than Gabby's or Weimann's
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Village Idiot

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Barca's 94 dream team would arguably be an even better shout:

 

Guardiola

Laudrup

Stoichkov

Koeman

Sergi

Bakero

Sacristian

Oscar Junyent

 

all went into it full time, plus

 

Romario, Nadal, Ferrer had brief 1 season spells and also Begiristain has had those DoF roles

 

Zubizarreta was also DoF at Athletic and now Barça. Estebaranz had also a short spell as Leganés manager (IIRC).

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I enjoyed this, from some guy on a Villa board. Note the implied predicted position for Newcastle too -

 

6th = Villa; The display against Arsenal and Chelsea was not a fluke, Villa are a top side again now. The Liverpool game was slack because the players were tired after the recent Chelsea game but even so, they still gave Liverpool the run around in the 2nd half.. Benteke , Gabby and Weimann leading the line is the best attack in the Prem. Benteke to win the golden boot is another top tip. This is a very strong squad with plenty of depth. Okore and Delph to hit the headlines this season and will be at the same level as the attackers. Westwood, Lowton and Sylla will also impress again as the season progresses.

 

Bold, even without his recent injury.

 

Currently 50th:

 

http://eurorivals.net/top-scorers.html

 

 

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Fucking hell. :lol:

 

Looking forward to reading about the Shearer bit.

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Felipao will love this; we've formally asked FIFA to authorize Diego Costa to play for Spain.

 

Since I suppose we aren't doing this without the consent of the player, I suppose this means Costa will be added to our long list of Brazilians that played for Spain (Catanha, Donato, Senna).

 

Truth be said he's exactly what we need to solidify our striking options going into the future. Even if I don't really feel comfortable with this kind of thing.

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Felipao will love this; we've formally asked FIFA to authorize Diego Costa to play for Spain.

 

Since I suppose we aren't doing this without the consent of the player, I suppose this means Costa will be added to our long list of Brazilians that played for Spain (Catanha, Donato, Senna).

 

Truth be said he's exactly what we need to solidify our striking options going into the future. Even if I don't really feel comfortable with this kind of thing.

 

Literally asked about this last night saying he could probably lay a very decent claim to lead the line for Brazil next summer.

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Felipao will love this; we've formally asked FIFA to authorize Diego Costa to play for Spain.

 

Since I suppose we aren't doing this without the consent of the player, I suppose this means Costa will be added to our long list of Brazilians that played for Spain (Catanha, Donato, Senna).

 

Truth be said he's exactly what we need to solidify our striking options going into the future. Even if I don't really feel comfortable with this kind of thing.

 

Watched the above video then started reading your post and started thinking, 'but it's only on a game, not like he would play for Spain in real life' then i clicked on it when you mentioned FIFA you actaully meant the governing body and not the makers of FIFA itself, doh  :lol:

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