Barclays Premier League

[Rappy Veteran]

WTF at Carling Cup, is it true what the sky commentator was saying when he said if the Extra Time was 4-4 at the end Burnley would of gone through if thats the case then why play ET? can someone clarify this rule?

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WTF at Carling Cup, is it true what the sky commentator was saying when he said if the Extra Time was 4-4 at the end Burnley would of gone through if thats the case then why play ET? can someone clarify this rule?

This came up in IRC, apprently in Carling Cup you play Extra Time then Away Goals then Penalites. So at 4-4 Burnley had 1 away goal and after extra time would have gone through if they had kept it at that scoreline.

[Rappy Veteran]

Oh right but it just seems utterly pointless to play an extra half hour!, surely after 90 minutes thats it away goal wins.

Whoever invented that needs to be shot...out of a large canon into the sun!

[FaRSightxc2]

This came up in IRC, apprently in Carling Cup you play Extra Time then Away Goals then Penalites. So at 4-4 Burnley had 1 away goal and after extra time would have gone through if they had kept it at that scoreline.

Yup, this is the rule (Y)

****ing hell though, Tottenham. Nearly had a heart attack tonight. Again.

We may not be 'good' but there is certainly not a more exciting, thrills-and-spills team with great highs and acheing lows in England. Seriously. Other fans have no idea what it's like to be a Tottenham fan :laugh:

[Rappy Veteran]

Should be Burnley vs Man Utd :p

But heh its what happens on the night and it happened, always leaving it late :p

[rajputwarrior]

Arsenal Trials PSP Replay System

Personalised TV application aiming to go live by next season.

by Alex Simmons, IGN UK

UK, January 22, 2009 - Arsenal fans will soon be able to watch replays of goals and dodgy tackles on their PSP thanks to a live-streaming application that's currently being trialled at the Emirates stadium. In an interview with Reuters TV the club's commercial director Adrian Ford revealed that the system has already been tested and could be rolled out within 18 months, allowing supporters to get instant replays, match data and statistics as they watch the Gunners play.

Fans visiting the Emirates can already watch pre-match entertainment and in-game stats on big screens overlooking the pitch and high-definition TVs throughout the hi-tech stadium, which opened in 2006, but the club believes personalised video is the next natural step forward. "What we are trying to do is pump a variety of different entertainment on to those screens to help you arrive earlier and maybe stay later," said Ford, adding "There are a few rights issues that we have to overcome but on the basis that we do that, we think it's a product we can offer to our fans within the next 18 months or so."

In addition Sony hopes that future generations of the system will enable fans to create in-game communities. And then who knows, maybe it'll then release SingStar Chants, so you can brush on your terrace tunes before going to the game? Maybe not...

http://psp.ign.com/articles/947/947236p1.html

that's pretty cool

[Kralik]

Wouldn't it be good if FIFA gave the ref a PSP so he could watch a replay... of course then they could play games or watch movies too during the breaks :)

But being serious.. It's just insanity that the only person who needs the benefit of a replay is the only person in the stadium who's not allowed to see one! :hmmm:

I was thinking just now.. with Barclays in trouble due to recession.. what are the chances of them leaving the sponsorship of the Premier League? Can it happen? or is it a deal they can't break coz they already paid for a set number of years? or what?

Edited January 22, 2009 by Kralik

[Kralik]

I always enjoy it when the Barcode Circus rolls into town: probably the only club in the league, that have been more ridiculous and laughable than Tottenham and W.Ham

and fighting amongst Toons on the pitch is nothing new.. anyone remember Bowyer and Dyer? and a torn up shirt plus 2 red cards :p

The best thing abt this video.. Shearer's reaction towards the end :p I know he's the captain and its his job to stand up for his guys but jeez.. they left him in a tight spot.. :rofl:

The ref should've allowed them to take the fight to 3 rounds.. then when one of them was abt to knock out the other.. he should've said.. Finish Him!!! in true M Kombat fashion.. :p

Edited January 22, 2009 by Kralik

[Kralik]

Sorry abt that ^^

Heres the vid.. :blush:

[Kralik]

Chelsea could yet change hands, despite Roman Abramovich and his lawyers' insistence to the contrary, as a Swiss firm backed by German businessmen are considering a takeover bid for the Premier League club.

The negotiations, if they do eventually take place, will be handled by Dr Sulaiman Al-Fahim, the very same man who brokered Abu Dhabi United Group's purchase of Manchester City last year.

Speaking to The Guardian, Al Fahim said, "It's not entirely clear if Chelsea is for sale, but regardless of that, we first need to see if we are in a position to buy it.

"Given that Roman Abramovich has invested over ?500m into the club, it would not be cheap, and with the current credit crunch, nobody wants to be over-exposed on one deal.

"But through a number of investors, there is money available to put together a deal."

Abramovich has already made it perfectly clear that he does not wish to sell the Blues, taking the publishers of The Sunday Times to

court after they claimed he was looking to cash in on the club.

Nevertheless, a spokesperson for Falcon Equity - the aforementioned Swiss firm - told the Arabian Business website, "We have looked before at some European clubs to see if the numbers added up, and now we are doing the same with Chelsea.

"I don't believe anything is ever not for sale if you come up with the right price. It's not about trying to buy a football team but about a business.

"You don't make money because 11 guys run around the pitch, you make money because of all the other commercial aspects that go with a football club, particularly real estate and television rights."

Also..

One of the Middle East’s richest families is in negotiations to buy Liverpool as the Arab invasion of the Barclays Premier League continues. It emerged last night that the Al-Kharafi family, of Kuwait, are planning a bid to buy the Merseyside club for ?500 million as Tom Hicks and George Gillett Jr prepare to sell up.

Hicks and Gillett, the club’s American owners, maintain publicly that they have no plans to sell Liverpool, but they have been actively searching for a buyer for several months, with an asking price of ?600 million. Gillett is expected to be the first to depart, but Hicks is also increasingly open to a sale, having authorised Ian Ayre and Phillip Nash, the club’s commercial director and finance director respectively, to hold talks with the Al-Kharafi family this week.

Edited January 23, 2009 by Kralik

[Kralik]

Imagine finding out a minute's silence was being held at your former football club to honour your life; reading your obituary in your local newspaper; and learning that your death had also been noted in a matchday programme.

That is precisely what happened to Tommy Farrer when Northern League Division One club Bishop Auckland FC - who have been established for over 123 years - decided to pay tribute to the 86 year-old's contribution prior to a non-League game against Newcastle Banfield last week.

Bishop Auckland have a rich history, boasting ten FA Amateur Cups, together with multiple regional honours. Farrer played a key part in some of that success as he featured in three Wembley finals.

Farrer is reported to have said he was surprised to hear about his death, but preferred to play down the mistake as he wanted to - according to the Press Association - "let it die."

Farrer is currently enjoying his retirement in Maidstone, Kent, along with his wife of 65 years Gladys. They first heard of the mistake when a club official phoned to offer Gladys their condolences.

"We are not upset, but we did think it was a bit of a joke at first," Farrer said.

:blink: :huh:

[Martyn]

:p So what do you say Reds? It may as well be the case next summer that you are bidding ?150M for C. Ronaldo..:DD I know a certain Liverpool fan who would love to have Ronaldo;))

Our club has been ownership turmoil for well over a year now. I can't see that changing anytime soon.

[rajputwarrior]

Our club has been ownership turmoil for well over a year now. I can't see that changing anytime soon.

speaking of that...

Liverpool co-owners working toward ?500m sale>

Liverpool's co-owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett have attempted to start an auction for the Anfield club.

While it has emerged that one of the world's richest dynasties are in talks over a possible ?500m takeover, it is also clear that the Kuwaiti Al-Kharafi family are not interested in purchasing just a minority share, as has been suggested.

Hicks and Gillett have appointed rival banks to try to find potential buyers - Merrill Lynch are working for Hicks while Gillett has appointed Rothschilds.

There is already believed to be one European party that wants to discuss a deal, and if the two banks can find further suitors, the American co-owners may be able to force a sale in excess of ?500m.

It has emerged that Hicks sanctioned talks this week with the Al-Kharafi family, initially over funding for the club's new stadium but then for a possible takeover.

Gillett is thought to have been initially unaware of the talks, held with the club's commercial director Ian Ayre and financial director Phillip Nash.

Both are considered to be allies of Hicks in the on-going divorce between the club's owners.

A source close to the deal said: ''Hicks has been trying to sell his assets, and that is believed to include Texas Rangers, while Gillett has cut back on his NASCAR involvement.

''Liverpool was almost sold to the Al-Kharafi family in November, it only needed a signature, but they walked away. Hicks is believed to have been furious.''

Now the deal has been resurrected.

The Al-Kharafi family's wealth is estimated at ?8bn, and they had previously been involved in talks to buy Newcastle.

They are led by two brothers, Nasser and Jassem, but the planned purchase of Liverpool is likely to be a project overseen by one of their sons.

And it has also emerged that Nasser claims to be a Liverpool fan.

He attended Liverpool College of Commerce before graduating with a Bachelor of the Arts degree in business administration.

Hicks and Gillett both now plan to attend the home game with Chelsea on February 1 when their objectives will be clearer, and they are also likely to try to revive contract negotiations with manager Rafael Benitez.

It is now accepted that Liverpool will have to be sold by July, with there being no chance of the Royal Bank of Scotland refinancing the co-owners' ?350m loan taken out to buy the club two years ago.

That loan was extended for six months at the beginning of the year, but the source said: ''Hicks has been told time is running out, the clock is ticking.''

They added: ''Hicks knows that RBS will not refinance the original deal.''

Gillett, who wanted to sell to Dubai International Capital last season only to be thwarted by Hicks, is understood not to be planning to block this current move in retaliation.

In the 50-50 partnership, both sides must agree on a deal to sell. Gillett could block it, but business requirements will take precedence.

The Americans know they must find a buyer or a new financial arrangement with another bank - or see RBS take control themselves.

In the current climate no other bank is likely to take on such a new loan, while RBS's involvement in control of Liverpool would also put the Government in a difficult position considering they now own a majority stake.

[Kralik]

Rafa is right, says Wenger..

Wenger is quoted by the Mail as saying: "I feel that next week [Liverpool manager Rafael] Benitez has a case if you look at the way the fixtures are arranged.

"You can say that Manchester United have been extremely advantaged, unexplainably advantaged.

"But that is what we have to cope with. It is difficult to explain why one team plays on Tuesday and the others are all on Wednesday.

"It is unfair competition. Next week the fixtures are advantaged for Manchester United, who before had a point against Liverpool - I supported them when they had a case. But this week, I think Benitez has a case.

"Manchester United play on Tuesday at West Brom, after they play against Everton who will have played on Sunday, again on Wednesday night.

"I do not think you need to be a specialist in football to understand that in this case it is an unfair advantage for Manchester United.

"Will it have an advantage on the global season? I don't know, you would have to analyse that better.

"It is not Manchester United's fault, it is not Liverpool's fault. It is the organisers of the fixtures. They have a case to explain."

Although I won't trust the Mail if they tell me that "water is wet" but still an interesting tht.. their fixtures especially after Christmas are better arranged..

[Shibby]

Pompey are out of the FA cup, we couldn't beat Swansea.

I don't mind, I'd rather see us improve in the league. But the press won't see it this way, they don't even consider Pompey hold the FA Cup, they all see it as Harrys cup. That has really anoyed a lot of pompey fans.

[Kralik]

Pompey are out of the FA cup, we couldn't beat Swansea.

I don't mind, I'd rather see us improve in the league. But the press won't see it this way, they don't even consider Pompey hold the FA Cup, they all see it as Harrys cup. That has really anoyed a lot of pompey fans.

Well it won't be Harry's cup this year.. Man U beat Spurs too..

Cardiff for us tomorrow.. :s

Will be a very interesting game.. I hope Ramsey scores atleast :p

[Mike]

Although I won't trust the Mail if they tell me that "water is wet" but still an interesting tht.. their fixtures especially after Christmas are better arranged..

was kinda obvious, we apparently played 2nd->10th away from home already, our away fixtures are now as easy as possible. The part that Fergie was more pointing out was that of the 6 games after CL ties so far this season, all 6 have been away. Obviously the ideal fixtures would be 3 home, 3 away for all teams involved in Europe. I also expect it's an accumulation thing with Fergie as for another example, of our last 13 FA cup games, 12 have been against PL teams and the only one in those 13 against someone in a lower division was this season.

[nothuman]

It's a good thing we have Berbatov. :D

We are still in the race for the quadruple. :cool:

[Mike]

It's a good thing we have Berbatov. :D

We are still in the race for the quadruple. :cool:

not including the community shield & club world cup? :p

[nothuman]

We already won those two. ;)

And we lost the UEFA Super Cup against Zenith Saint Petesburg. So we can still do better in the years to come.

[rajputwarrior]

****ing liverpool...

[Kralik]

It was the same old story at Ninian park.. Ade and Co. missing a truck load full of chances.. luckily Cardiff didn't score too.. replay at Emirates? Good for us..

[Guyro]

so what will happen if hicks and gillet cant sell? since the bank wont refinance their loan will the club go into debt?

and go into administration, get points deducted and get relegated?

[rajputwarrior]

^ someone will buy them, the arab family that was interested before apparently is talking to them again...

[Martyn]

so what will happen if hicks and gillet cant sell? since the bank wont refinance their loan will the club go into debt?

and go into administration, get points deducted and get relegated?

Nothing will happen in the immediate future.

The club is already in debt, as the money G&H borrowed to buy the club has been secured against the club, something they said they would not do when buying us.

It is a total farce to be honest, but we won't be getting points deducted anytime soon so don't be getting your hopes up ;)!