Guest idol_wild Posted January 17, 2008 Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 For me, good defending is every bit as enjoyable as "exciting" attacking play. One of the most impressive sides I've seen was Italy at Euro 2000 when they played 5 at the back just to fit in Maldini, Cannavaro and Nesta, and still played Cristiano Zanetti in front of them. The way they operated both as individuals and as a virtually flawless unit was just incredible. I'd rather have watched that side win 1-0 than see Holland or Spain win 6-2. I'll sum up my views on the matter with this: He fucking deserved it.And Greece when they won Euro 2004. Tactically flawless in almost every single match. A well-drilled side who knew exactly how to contain opponents and hit them with a set-piece or counter-attack. I was in awe. I love smash 'n' grabs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calum Posted January 17, 2008 Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 That's ace, the guy who delivered the justice was on for a move to Celtic until they binned the idea of another Rafael Scheidt incident Kerlon is a cracking footballer though. He's a lot more than just the "seal dribble"To be honest I've nae seen much of him other than that; I just have a deep seated resentment of players that attempt things like that. That challenge has probably been surpassed by Giorgio Chiellini man marking Ibrahimovic in the last Juve-Inter game. The perfect mix of intelligence, technique and sheer brutality. Reminded me of Paolo Montero. Especially when he somehow managed to disguise punching Ibrahimovic square in the face while winning a header. Brought a tear to my warped eye Somehow doubt Sunderland would be in the trouble they are if they'd signed him when the rumours were around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delboy Posted January 18, 2008 Report Share Posted January 18, 2008 my fondest memory of watching newcastle play was when they visited the abbey stadium to play cambridge in the old second division back in 1984 - we had gone over 30 games without a win (33 i think it was in the end) and the newcastle team featured keegan, beardsley and waddle and were gunning for promotion whilst we were already well relegated.a young andy sinton scored with a penalty after 6 mins and we hung on for dear life to win 1-0, by the way we celebrated after the game you'd have thought we'd won the european cup! the faithful geordie travelling support just looked bemused! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camie Posted January 18, 2008 Report Share Posted January 18, 2008 I have a MOTD video from 94 or something- their 30th anniversary one and there is a fantastic game between Newcastle and Arsenal where Malcom MacDonald scored a few in. It was for Arsenal I think as he just moved from Newcastle(or the over way round).Brilliant game though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murrr Posted January 18, 2008 Report Share Posted January 18, 2008 I have a MOTD video from 94 or something- their 30th anniversary one and there is a fantastic game between Newcastle and Arsenal where Malcom MacDonald scored a few in. It was for Arsenal I think as he just moved from Newcastle(or the over way round).Brilliant game though.It'll have been from Newcastle to Arsenal. Supermac... complete legend, bit of a cockend though. Still, he scored the goals and that's what matters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murrr Posted January 18, 2008 Report Share Posted January 18, 2008 my fondest memory of watching newcastle play was when they visited the abbey stadium to play cambridge in the old second division back in 1984 - we had gone over 30 games without a win (33 i think it was in the end) and the newcastle team featured keegan, beardsley and waddle and were gunning for promotion whilst we were already well relegated.a young andy sinton scored with a penalty after 6 mins and we hung on for dear life to win 1-0, by the way we celebrated after the game you'd have thought we'd won the european cup! the faithful geordie travelling support just looked bemused!Andy Sinton is a poor man's Ruel Fox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemonade Posted January 18, 2008 Report Share Posted January 18, 2008 Back in the 2001/2002 season I was following Fraserburgh in the Highland League. I went to every home game and a few away games. We lost the first game of the season 8-0 to Deveronvale before finding our stride and turned into the most silky, attacking team in the league. Our manager Charlie Duncan stated "I don't care if we lose 8 goals, as long as we score 9", and most of the games I was at were high scoring, especially at home though we struggled a little away. The home games all seemed to be 3-2, 4-2, 5-3, 6-4 etc. It was the most exciting season I've ever followed and we won the league for the first time in 64 years, with a stunning last game away win 2-1 at Cove Rangers (I was there, party! Yus!). It was heart in the mouth stuff all the way, and much better than sitting through boring 1-0 after boring 1-0.2001-02 P W D L F A Pts 1 Fraserburgh 28 20 4 4 71 36 64 2 Deveronvale 28 19 4 5 68 27 61 3 Buckie Thistle 28 15 8 5 51 27 53 Great days but we've done fuck all since. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calum Posted January 18, 2008 Report Share Posted January 18, 2008 Back in the 2001/2002 season I was following Fraserburgh in the Highland League. I went to every home game and a few away games. We lost the first game of the season 8-0 to Deveronvale before finding our stride and turned into the most silky, attacking team in the league. Our manager Charlie Duncan stated "I don't care if we lose 8 goals, as long as we score 9", and most of the games I was at were high scoring, especially at home though we struggled a little away. The home games all seemed to be 3-2, 4-2, 5-3, 6-4 etc. It was the most exciting season I've ever followed and we won the league for the first time in 64 years, with a stunning last game away win 2-1 at Cove Rangers (I was there, party! Yus!). It was heart in the mouth stuff all the way, and much better than sitting through boring 1-0 after boring 1-0.2001-02 P W D L F A Pts 1 Fraserburgh 28 20 4 4 71 36 64 2 Deveronvale 28 19 4 5 68 27 61 3 Buckie Thistle 28 15 8 5 51 27 53 Great days but we've done fuck all since.Deveronvale are scum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delboy Posted January 18, 2008 Report Share Posted January 18, 2008 Andy Sinton is a poor man's Ruel Fox maybe so but he still scored the winner against newcastle he was only 17 at the time and looked a hot prospect!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stichman Posted January 18, 2008 Report Share Posted January 18, 2008 And Greece when they won Euro 2004. Tactically flawless in almost every single match. A well-drilled side who knew exactly how to contain opponents and hit them with a set-piece or counter-attack. I was in awe. I love smash 'n' grabs!What about South Korea in 2002? They did brilliantly well with pretty limited players - they were just so well organised. Though Italy did get robbed when they played them... which made it even more enjoyable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Cynic Posted January 19, 2008 Report Share Posted January 19, 2008 It's that old 'contain' thing...I want a team to attack!!!!!!!!(Sorry, OAP thing coming to the fore) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam 45 Posted January 19, 2008 Report Share Posted January 19, 2008 Miller, Hart and Foster are out today. Dods out for United. We never seem to beat United away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camie Posted January 19, 2008 Report Share Posted January 19, 2008 Robertson has pissed off too.Got myself a 2-0 win with Lovell first goalscorer.It was a free bet so thought i'd try and fluke it.Anyone ever tried those 4-4-2 things at William Hill? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skacel Posted January 19, 2008 Report Share Posted January 19, 2008 sounded like we got pumped today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stichman Posted January 19, 2008 Report Share Posted January 19, 2008 I got bored and went to the Partick game today. Woof! Whit a side! Liam Buchanan's getting man-marked on Tuesday night... by a sniper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scorge Posted January 19, 2008 Report Share Posted January 19, 2008 I got bored and went to the Partick game today. Woof! Whit a side! Liam Buchanan's getting man-marked on Tuesday night... by a sniper.Couldn't go because of a hangover today, but all reports I've heard were positive.Roll on Tuesday!Still seething a bit because East Stirling bust my 136 acca today. Bah! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brymon Posted January 19, 2008 Report Share Posted January 19, 2008 sounded like we got pumped today Thats a polite way of putting it. Langfield (Clangers) gifted them the first goal, Although if it was Souter or anyone else in goals then we would have been completly fucked. I wonder where Lovell will be playing next season, as it won't be with us. He did nothing to suggest that he will be offered a new contract. 2 strikes at goal in 90+ minutes and i dont think Lovell had one. Just not good enough for a striker. Barry Nicholson's pen miss is possibly the worst penelty i have ever seen. If he's waiting for offers from other clubs then that wont help his cause.It seems like every away game i come home and post up how bad the Dons performed again. Fuckin disgusting. By far the worst Aberdeen performance i have seen in a very long time. Gretna on boxing day was better!!!We really have to start playing better or we'll all be even unhappier!! If thats possible!!!o_O Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossP Posted January 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2008 Tomorrow could bring the first EVER spl all 'home win' weekend card. My heart says yes, my coupon says no... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jake Wifebeater Posted January 20, 2008 Report Share Posted January 20, 2008 Dunfermline 0-1 St. JohnstoneUpset of the day, without a shadow. Let's get the shooting boots on for Tuesday... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stichman Posted January 21, 2008 Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 Dunfermline 0-1 St. JohnstoneUpset of the day, without a shadow. Let's get the shooting boots on for Tuesday...Aye, it was pretty bitter. Apparently Burch's penalty is vying with Nicholson's for horror moment of the weekend. And Big Jim rattled the bar.I would be worried for Tuesday, but hell... it's the cup... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delboy Posted January 21, 2008 Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 we're having a mid season slump at the mo - victory at home to bottom of the league droylsden is vital if we are to keep in the hunt for the play offs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brymon Posted January 21, 2008 Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 So all season ticket holders who filled out a ballot form for the Munich game all got tickets. Here was me thinking i might not get one. I believe there were only 2000 forms handed in!!Oh well least ive got mine! Yay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nev Posted January 21, 2008 Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 I may or may not have been happy with Saturday's endeavours.Losing two goals to that inept mob though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murrr Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 After a dire 0 - 0 draw with a Bolton side determined to play a hideous form of anti-football it's off to the Emirates on Saturday with our ridiculously depleted squad... Shola Ameobi for England!Anyone going to Pittodrie tomorrow night? Got my tickets today, should be spectacularly dire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calum Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 Work tomorrow night is preventing me both from going out drinking after my last exam and from going to Pittodrie. I intend to spend the day in a spectacular huff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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