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Llamadance
> Teenager of the Year <
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 07/27/2005 : 11:08:29
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My football (soccer)team, Glasgow Celtic have just started their season with the first game in a hopefully long and glorious run in European competition (probably short and disastrous). There's been a lot of changes at the club in the close season - new manager, many players out and some new ones in. I'm not entirely happy with events, but as in all things, time will tell.
So who is your team, what sport, how they doing, are you happy etc?
Hopefully some friendly banter will arise :)
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Broken Face
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USA
5157 Posts |
Posted - 07/27/2005 : 11:23:04
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New York Mets - Baseball - Currently 51-49, about 1/2 way through the season (a little less).
I'm happy that they are playing better than last year, but i dislike their lack of production from the outfield in clutch situations, and i dislike the misuse of the bullpen. Hopefully they'll make a big trade soon to help their offense a bit.
-Brian
If you move I shoots!
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The Calistanian
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1342 Posts |
Posted - 07/27/2005 : 12:26:57
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Minnesota Twins...Major Leage Baseball...53-46
They're struggling a bit right now, but they're only a tad out of a playoff spot. I quote Broken Face: "Hopefully they'll make a big trade soon to help their offense a bit." Big trade probably unlikely though, so I hope they can turn things around...they've got the same old team that always makes the playoffs.
1. I am a fsh with no i's.
2. You must be wearing Zubaz, 'cause you're daring to be different.
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hickster9
- FB Fan -
USA
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Posted - 07/27/2005 : 12:48:39
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Hockey: Colorado Avalanche and Toronto Maple Leafs...new season/league/teammates...should be fun, see you October 5!
College Hockey: Colorado College Tigers...maybe this year?
(American) Football: Denver Broncos...a chance to win every year!
Basketball: Blech!
Baseball: Toronto Blue Jays, 50-49, occasional bursts of excitement, but not gonna contend for the wild card or division this year.
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darwin
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
5456 Posts |
Posted - 07/27/2005 : 12:48:50
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Boston Red Sox - 55 and 45
I would say they've been underperforming this season, but they're in first place in their division. So far this season they're best starter (Schilling) has been too injuried to start games and their best hitter (Manny Ramirez) is struggling but still leads the league in RBIs and maybe HRs. So, I'm hopefully. Plus, last season they broke 86 years of not winning the World Series. So, I'm infused with uncharateristic optimism. Plus (again), they have the money and prospects to make some trades in the next few weeks.
Other teams: Florida State football and Sacramento Kings basketball. |
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hammerhands
* Dog in the Sand *
Canada
1594 Posts |
Posted - 07/27/2005 : 12:59:09
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Thanks for asking!
After my hockey team disappeared I'm left only with an uncontrollable love for my (Rugby) Football team the Canadian Football League's Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
It's been a rough couple of years, they fired a great coach and wouldn't play for the "million dollar" quarterback (now traded, released, signed, released, signed with Hamilton this week) the team has been struggling since.
We're dismally 1-4 in an 18 game season but somehow we beat Montreal last week and a ray of hope penetrates the city. We play Toronto, another good team, on Monday @4:00pm EST, it's on TSN and also NESN, Altitude, CSET, Cox Sports Louisiana, or listen to the best radio broadcast Bob Irving calls it on CJOB |
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The Calistanian
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
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Posted - 07/27/2005 : 13:29:31
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I should go up to Winnipeg for a Blue Bombers game sometime. That would be fun...only a couple hours away.
I did go to a Boston Red Sox game at Fenway in June....that was the most enjoyable sporting event I ever attended. Fenway Park is the coolest place ever to watch a ballgame.
1. I am a fsh with no i's.
2. You must be wearing Zubaz, 'cause you're daring to be different.
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Llamadance
> Teenager of the Year <
United Kingdom
2543 Posts |
Posted - 07/27/2005 : 13:37:29
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Originally posted by Broken Face
New York Mets - Baseball - Currently 51-49, about 1/2 way through the season (a little less).
and i dislike the misuse of the bullpen. Hopefully they'll make a big trade soon to help their offense a bit.
-Brian
If you move I shoots!
What's a bullpen?
So, lots of baseball, any of you deadly rivals?
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Posted - 07/27/2005 : 14:06:16
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Football- Pittsburgh Steelers! Last year went 16-2 and this year should be the team to beat in the AFC.
Hockey - Pittsburgh Penguins! Mario Lemieux, Mark Recchi, Sid the Kid and a lot of young talent (Malkin, Fleury) and money to spend! Should be a good year.
Played baseball but dont watch it much.
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Broken Face
-= Forum Pistolero =-
USA
5157 Posts |
Posted - 07/27/2005 : 14:27:17
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Originally posted by Llamadance
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Originally posted by Broken Face
New York Mets - Baseball - Currently 51-49, about 1/2 way through the season (a little less).
and i dislike the misuse of the bullpen. Hopefully they'll make a big trade soon to help their offense a bit.
-Brian
If you move I shoots!
What's a bullpen?
So, lots of baseball, any of you deadly rivals?
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A bullpen is the name for the group of relief pitchers who come in when the starter is either in trouble or is simply worn out/gets hurt.
The only teams that the Mets are really rivals with are the Yankees, as we share a city, and the Atlanta Braves, because they routinely kick our asses up and down each year. But i'd say we have small rivalries with all the teams in the National League East (Philladelphia Phillies, Atlanta Braves, Washington Nationals {formerly the Montreal Expos}, and the Florida Marlins).
-Brian
If you move I shoots!
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darwin
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
5456 Posts |
Posted - 07/27/2005 : 14:31:09
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Originally posted by Llamadance
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Originally posted by Broken Face
New York Mets - Baseball - Currently 51-49, about 1/2 way through the season (a little less).
and i dislike the misuse of the bullpen. Hopefully they'll make a big trade soon to help their offense a bit.
-Brian
If you move I shoots!
What's a bullpen?
So, lots of baseball, any of you deadly rivals?
The bullpen is the relief pitchers that come in later in the game. They ususally sit on a bench behind the outfield fence or along the foul line waiting to be called into the game. That's the bullpen.
Deadly rivals? Well, the Red Sox and Yankees hate each other. Thomas is the only Yankees fan I know of on here. So, I guess we're rivals. I also don't particularly like Brian's Mets, because they handed the Red Sox a bitter World Series defeat about 19 years ago. |
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Cheeseman1000
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Iceland
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Posted - 07/27/2005 : 14:37:16
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Originally posted by Llamadance
My football (soccer)team, Glasgow Celtic have just started their season with the first game in a hopefully long and glorious run in European competition (probably short and disastrous). There's been a lot of changes at the club in the close season - new manager, many players out and some new ones in. I'm not entirely happy with events, but as in all things, time will tell.
So who is your team, what sport, how they doing, are you happy etc?
Hopefully some friendly banter will arise :)
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You think you have problems? Try starting a division lower than where you belong! I'm a Saints fan (Southampton FC) for what good it does me. We were relegated last season after forever in the Premier League, and I still haven't decided whether we'll be good for bobbing straight back up or not. We've had to let go the star of last season (6'7" striker, Peter Crouch) to Liverpool, among others. Antti Niemi looks to go, if he hasn't already.
But we've got some old faithful, and Harry Redknapp's a canny coach. I'll be interested to see how the combination of him and Sir Clive Woodward works out. I hope it means Rupert Lowe butts out.
Oops. In answer to your questions: Southampton, football (soccer), don't know how they're doing as the season hasn't started yet, no I'm not happy.
And Llama: you stole our good manager damn you!
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Llamadance
> Teenager of the Year <
United Kingdom
2543 Posts |
Posted - 07/27/2005 : 14:44:46
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Originally posted by Cheeseman1000
And Llama: you stole our good manager damn you!
How's that for a slice of fried gold?
Doesn't feel like that right now :( (see European result)
You also got Ģ200k for Paul Telfer from us.
Can only think Woodward is there as a fitness coach and maybe to devise ways for the players to improve technically. Very strange though.
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Cheeseman1000
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Iceland
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Posted - 07/27/2005 : 14:48:21
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I'm interested in Woodward's approach to training the team to tackle...
How's that for a slice of fried gold? |
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danjersey
> Teenager of the Year <
USA
2813 Posts |
Posted - 07/27/2005 : 21:57:33
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Stuart
- The Clopser -
China
2291 Posts |
Posted - 07/28/2005 : 03:49:02
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Originally posted by Cheeseman1000
I'm interested in Woodward's approach to training the team to tackle...
How's that for a slice of fried gold?
I'm not really interested in footy, although I had a ticket to see Man U on Tuesday when they beat Beijing 3-0... should have gone really but I knew it would be a crap game.
I love Rugger, so I guess I occasionally look out for my home team Bristol. My biggest passion though is watching England rugby team, and British Lions... when these two teams win I am on a high and when they lose its like some bastard has stabbed me with a knife. As you can guess its been a rough summer with the Lions doing so badly.
I will forever love Woodward for his part in the 2003 world cup victory over the Aussies.... but he pissed me off this summer with his mindless choices when it came to Lions selection. He really fucked up his reputation on this Lions tour, whatever he was thinking is beyond me, and 95% of the rugby loving world.
Are you a Scot Llama?
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bazza
* Dog in the Sand *
Ireland
1439 Posts |
Posted - 07/28/2005 : 04:31:42
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Man U (since 1985) and Glasgow Celtic [who were thumped my the 'mighty' slovakian team Artemia last night :( ].
Maybe, just once, someone will call me "sir" without adding, "you're making a scene."
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kelladwella
= Cult of Ray =
Germany
729 Posts |
Posted - 07/28/2005 : 06:10:24
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Cool topic Llama!
I happen to have two football teams I follow.
The first is my hometown`s Bundesliga-team 'Hertha BSC Berlin'.
They failed to qualify for the champions league last season and are therefore playing for the UEFA-Cup in the next. If things go normal, they will be eliminated from this competition in the second or third round.
'Hertha' is in desperate need of a good (or even average) striker, but other than a few minor acquisitions has not been very active on the market. Everyone else has, so Iīm not too sure about next seasonsīs performance. Itīs a good team though, with a strong defence and a potentially brilliant midfield.
Bundesliga starts in nine days. Canīt wait.
The other team is the AS Roma. I lived in Rome for a year and still have family there.
They had a disastrous last season. After an exodus of quality (manager Capello, Emerson, Zebina, Samuel, Cafu) they went through all kinds of chaos. The society was always on the verge of bankruptcy, the remaining team under three different managers (Völler, Del Neri and Conti) struggling not to get relegated and miserably failing in the CL (even had to play without supporters for a few games because referee Frisk got hurt by a fan in a home game).
I hope the team will find to more stability under the new manager Spalletti. He has to work with what players he got, because of an UEFA-verdict against the club, that forbids the acquisition of new players for a whole year(!), and may even loose another few, because of the clubs need for money.
With the great three Juve, Milan and Inter buying like crazy, Iīm quite sceptical about the next season. They still got great players left, and if they manage to find some team spirit... who knows.
So, forza Roma!
I just found out:
they played against each other in a friendly game yesterday. After a 2:2 in normal time 'Hertha' won in the penaltys. |
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 07/28/2005 : 06:51:59
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Forza Roma, Scifo Lazio.
They are my second team too. Went to the stadium last week.
My number one boys are the mighty Manchester United (enough of this Man U rubbish please). I am not gonna go into the politics surrounding the club right now, because quite frankly I wouldn't want to bore you all, and I would always rather concentrate on the actual football.
We'll be better this season but we still won't beat Chelsea to the Premiership title.
Don't believe the type!
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bazza
* Dog in the Sand *
Ireland
1439 Posts |
Posted - 07/28/2005 : 06:54:35
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homer - the bad news is that we (manU) lost against the antlers again with Ruud failing to score again with a hatful of chances. poor fella couldnt score in a womens prison with a fistful of pardons at the moment. 
Maybe, just once, someone will call me "sir" without adding, "you're making a scene."
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kelladwella
= Cult of Ray =
Germany
729 Posts |
Posted - 07/28/2005 : 08:14:11
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Originally posted by Homers_pet_monkey
Forza Roma, Scifo Lazio.
They are my second team too. Went to the stadium last week.
Really? You went to the Olimpico? What kind of match was it? Itīs still preseason, I think.
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 07/28/2005 : 11:16:45
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I only went to see the stadium again. It's a nice stadium to look at. There was no game on sadly. I also went to the San Siro which was simply awesome. A really imposing site. Bit scruffy inside but still impressive (even though the pitch is in poor condition).
My stay in Roma was excellent. The food, architecture and women were as beautiful as ever. Florence was even more impressive.
And yes Bazza, I heard about the result. The Ruud problem doesn't bother me too much yet. I still have faith in him. I still worry more about the amount of chances we create rather than finish. We still need a top class midfielder to come in.
Don't believe the type!
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Llamadance
> Teenager of the Year <
United Kingdom
2543 Posts |
Posted - 07/28/2005 : 11:31:03
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Originally posted by bazza
Man U (since 1985) and Glasgow Celtic [who were thumped my the 'mighty' slovakian team Artemia last night :( ].
Maybe, just once, someone will call me "sir" without adding, "you're making a scene."
The first thing I said to my wife this morning was "did it really happen?". I still can't quite believe it. Strachan looked shell-shocked in the interview.
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Llamadance
> Teenager of the Year <
United Kingdom
2543 Posts |
Posted - 07/28/2005 : 11:31:58
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Originally posted by Stuart
Are you a Scot Llama?
This is a high class bureau de change, not some Punch & Judy show on the seafront at Margate!
Aye, born in Glasgow.
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Stevio10
* Dog in the Sand *
United Kingdom
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Posted - 07/28/2005 : 16:16:16
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| Who would have thought, McLeish and Strachan, managers of the old firm! I stay clear of Scottish football these days, prefer to watch Spanish footie though im a Scot myself. |
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Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -
Ireland
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Posted - 07/28/2005 : 17:40:58
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This is my favorite team:
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sharkey
- FB Fan -
United Kingdom
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Posted - 07/29/2005 : 00:39:57
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Originally posted by Llamadance
The first thing I said to my wife this morning was "did it really happen?". I still can't quite believe it. Strachan looked shell-shocked in the interview.
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I've got a feeling the real major hurdle for him will be at Firs tomorrow, with the fans will looking for revenge for that last game.
I can finally show some interest in the S.P.hell as my lot (Falkirk) are finally in, which means I can go see them (Live 2mins walk from Pittodrie)
What good is mining nose gold, if I can't share it with the townsfolk |
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 07/29/2005 : 06:29:34
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Originally posted by Carl
This is my favorite team:
Danjersey beat you to it above I'm afraid.
Don't believe the type!
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Llamadance
> Teenager of the Year <
United Kingdom
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Posted - 07/29/2005 : 08:36:22
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Originally posted by sharkey
I've got a feeling the real major hurdle for him will be at Firs tomorrow, with the fans will looking for revenge for that last game.
I can finally show some interest in the S.P.hell as my lot (Falkirk) are finally in, which means I can go see them (Live 2mins walk from Pittodrie)
What good is mining nose gold, if I can't share it with the townsfolk
Hmm, yeah, if we lose, the calls for Strachan's resignation will be deafening. We've also given everyone in the SPL the belief that they can beat us after the result midweek.
It was a shambles that Falkirk didn't get in last season, hope they do well. First game against ICT....Brewster's got them playing well, - a draw?
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Llamadance
> Teenager of the Year <
United Kingdom
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Posted - 07/29/2005 : 08:42:25
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Originally posted by Stevio10
Who would have thought, McLeish and Strachan, managers of the old firm! I stay clear of Scottish football these days, prefer to watch Spanish footie though im a Scot myself.
I wondered why I hadn't seen Pearson in the Hoops recently...you're exiled in Orkney ;) Do you have a Scottish team? Who do you support in Spain?
I thought McLeish was a good move by Rangers at the time. Tactically he seems good, though his eye for a player is a bit suspect. Strachan had a good last season at So'ton, but tactically seems a bit naive. Unless it's a total disaster, I hope Strachan is given a decent amount of time.
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bazza
* Dog in the Sand *
Ireland
1439 Posts |
Posted - 08/01/2005 : 07:21:56
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poor celtic! not a good week for the hoops i am afraid.
Maybe, just once, someone will call me "sir" without adding, "you're making a scene."
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Llamadance
> Teenager of the Year <
United Kingdom
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Posted - 08/01/2005 : 07:31:01
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I was listening to the game on saturday, couldn't believe the second half. Ach well, six goals to look forward to tomorrow night *prays*
How did everyone elses teams get on over the weekend?
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
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Posted - 08/01/2005 : 11:24:47
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Not started yet. We won a firendly in Japan though. Rooney bagged a couple, the second a beauty where he dribbled past 3 defenders and then chipped the keeper from the edge of the area. Boy do we need him to perform this season.
Be nice to team him up with Owen or an in-form Ruud.
Don't believe the type!
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George42
- FB Fan -
USA
188 Posts |
Posted - 08/01/2005 : 16:51:04
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New York Yankees (MLB) - absolutely live, eat, and breath anything to do with them and have since i was 10 years old.
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Domestiques
= Cult of Ray =
United Kingdom
503 Posts |
Posted - 08/01/2005 : 21:40:01
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I support shrewsbury town and they are a woeful bunch that have me shaking my head in disgust every season, this year could be so much different but I wish I had an affinity with Yeovil.
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darwin
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
5456 Posts |
Posted - 08/01/2005 : 23:57:02
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Originally posted by George42
New York Yankees (MLB) - absolutely live, eat, and breath anything to do with them and have since i was 10 years old.
I'm a humble guy with healthy desire
Sorry, I can't resist.
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