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[Kralik]

Who cares what the old alchy says?

Nice (Y) :rofl:

[Rappy Veteran]

It's all talk, he has backed his words up before tho but he is just hoping that Liverpool are fazed by it.

[FaRSightxc2]

Jermaine Defoe, he's a Yido! Jermaine Defoe, he's a Yido!

[rajputwarrior]

Who cares what the old alchy says?

+1

[fatboyuk]

Hey the Reds? What do you lot say to this? :p

By that I would say that he is the one feeling nervous :D

I just hope that he gets lockjaw chewing that gum like a slack jaw chimp!

[FaRSightxc2]

Fair play to Burnley first 45 tonight - excellent performance.

Could be 90 mins from a Wembley return!!

[Rappy Veteran]

Good win for Spurs, I thought Burnley had claimed another after the first half.

[FaRSightxc2]

COME ON DERBY!

Roy Carroll owes us a favour anyway - keep a clean sheet at Old Trafford mate and all is forgiven!

[Kralik]

Lol.. so Derby beats Utd.. and Fergie was saying they're almost back to their best.. :happy:

[idioot]

Lol.. so Derby beats Utd.. and Fergie was saying they're almost back to their best.. :happy:

It's not like they played with their best 11...

[Guest]

It's not like they played with their best 11...

No, but an 11 that should have walked all over that Derby side and then some! Good on Derby for making a fight of it, but United should have done better. I wish them luck at OT, but I can see a hammering being dished out. Probably by the very same United 11 that were so bad.

[Kralik]

No, but an 11 that should have walked all over that Derby side and then some! Good on Derby for making a fight of it, but United should have done better. I wish them luck at OT, but I can see a hammering being dished out. Probably by the very same United 11 that were so bad.

Well I remember Coventry going to OT and winning not so long ago.. :rolleyes:

[Rappy Veteran]

Well I think MU will turn it around in the Second Leg.

[Martyn]

It's not like they played with their best 11...

Nani and Anderson cost nearly ?40 million between them. How much did the WHOLE Derby squad cost?

Anyone seen Ronaldo's car?

[Rappy Veteran]

It looks good, that's how its supposed to look :p

[Kralik]

^ Sums up his season really :p Thats how his this season would look if someone was to draw it..

[fatboyuk]

No wonder Derby won last - Ronaldo can't even drive though a blinking big tunnel without hitting the post ;)

[rajputwarrior]

is that an aston martin.. if so RIP :(

[Rappy Veteran]

is that an aston martin.. if so RIP :(

No Ferrari

[rajputwarrior]

No Ferrari

thats not as bad...

[Martyn]

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has launched an astonishing attack on Sir Alex Ferguson and has accused the Manchester United manager of attempting to start 'early' mind games in the Premier League title race.

Benitez takes his table-topping side to Stoke on Saturday looking to reinforce their position at the summit, but he has been angered by comments from Ferguson.

The Reds could move 10 points clear of third-placed United, who would enjoy the luxury of three games in hand, with victory at the Britannia Stadium but Ferguson has suggested that the Liverpool could choke under the pressure.

Ferguson's observation has caused an outburst from Benitez and the Spaniard has launched criticism of the Old Trafford boss, claiming he is the only manager to avoid punishment in the current Respect campaign.

Benitez said: "We had a meeting in Manchester with managers and the Football Association about the respect campaign.

"And I was very clear, forget the campaign because Mr Ferguson was killing the referees, killing Mr (Martin) Atkinson, killing Mr (Keith) Hackett.

Ban

"But I have seen some facts. On 1st November, they played Hull and Mr Ferguson had a two-match touchline ban and a ?10,000 fine after confronting Mike Dean, the referee, for improper conduct.

"We started the Respect campaign, and that was when (Javier) Mascherano was sent off (last season) at Old Trafford.

"The referee (Steve Bennett) was the referee when they played against Wigan - he could not see the handball against Wigan by Rio Ferdinand, he did not give a penalty. They won the game and they won the title in this game.

"I think it will be the same referee who will be in charge of their game in hand this season (against Wigan).

"During the Respect campaign - and this is a fact - Mr Ferguson was charged by the FA for improper conduct after comments made about Martin Atkinson and Keith Hackett.

"He was not punished. He is the only manager in the league that cannot be punished for these things."

Tricks

Benitez also feels that Ferguson's suggestion that Liverpool cannot handle the pressure at the top of the table is only an example of the Scot's infamous psychological tricks.

"I was surprised but I have to talk about facts," added Benitez. "I think that is important. I think they (United) are nervous because we are at the top of the table.

"I want to be clear. I don't want to play mind games too early and I think that they want to start."

And Benitez has also been angered by Ferguson's complaints about the English fixture list.

"Then he was talking about the fixtures," continued the former Valencia chief. "Two years ago we were playing a lot of early kick-offs away on Saturdays when United were playing on Sundays. And we didn't say anything.

Complain

"Now he is complaining about everything, that everybody is against United. But the second half of the season will see them playing at home against all the teams at the top of the table, it is a fantastic advantage.

"But at Christmas, United played on the 29th and the rest of the teams played on the 28th. We were away against Newcastle two days after playing Bolton. They were playing about 40 hours later, they were not complaining then.

"If he wants to talk about fixtures, and have a level playing field as you say in England. There are two options if we don't want more problems with fixtures.

"One is the same as in Spain, the draw for the first part of the league is known, everyone knows which weekend. In the second half everyone plays the opposite, so you all know.

"Sky have the right to choose their games and it will be the same for everyone. So Mr Ferguson will not be complaining about fixtures and a campaign against United.

"Or there is another option. That Mr Ferguson organises the fixtures in his office and sends it to us and everyone will know and cannot complain. That is simple."

The man is a genius.

Oh, and this is what Messi said about Ronaldo:laugh::...

"He's diving, preening, mummy's boy who goes missing in big games and is slowed down by the weight of his own ego. All real football fans detest this loathsome brat and the sooner he becomes an expensive prima donna at Real Madrid the better."

[Kralik]

The man is a genius.

Facts, facts, facts... they are all against Man Utd. When it comes to refereeing decisions... they are always in Utd's favour.. No one gets more penalties or least penalties against than them.. and its not that just the 50-50 decisions go their way.. even the 70-30s and 80-20s go to Man U(re). Thanks to Rafa for taking the time out to collect the data and speaking out..

Oh, and this is what Messi said about Ronaldo :laugh:...

@What Messi said.. (Y) Brilliant!! He's spot-on..

Edited January 9, 2009 by Kralik

[Rappy Veteran]

Got to love football, only in this sport will playground squabbles be epic (Y)

[Martyn]

Got to love football, only in this sport will playground squabbles be epic (Y)

Amazing isn't it Rappy :D

Liverpool play Stoke tomorrow and I am looking forward to it as ever.

[Rappy Veteran]

Lets hope we do Newcastle tomorrow!