CHELSEA 1 EVERTON 0

JUST DO IT FOR THE ABUS

Good on Cheslea last night, They keep the title hopes alive and do Liverpool a favour. Thank you Avram, We back you all the way, Now its up to Mark Hughes to make it an ABU weekend

INTERNATIONAL FRIENDLIES

BAFANA VS PARAGUAY

Seth and Co sms'd me to say "Did You See Perreira and how Bafana f#4ked a full strength Paraguay squad. Firstly it wa s a friendly but Hey all credit to Bafana Bafana. They played attractive football.But rememeber now We have not won the World Cup, We just beat Paraguay in a friendly.
I must say 3 belters of goals. And a good result for the lads. Any comments on the performance, Perreira can smile coz for 1.7 million a month you must win 3-0

FRANCE VS ENGLAND

It was deemed as an English performance without threat. Rooney & Owen were dead, Becks unfit and tired, Gerard was anonymous. England are just plian old sh#4e. And it hurts me Azhar to see what has become of England. The flutes, The Chariots, Footballs coming home, The passion , Where is it. Form 96 -2008, Its chalk and Cheese.

Germany 4 Switzerland 0

Killa, I always used to say that Azaadville are like the Germans, They are a machine that have been playing together for years and years, No fighting, No fancy hairstyles like the Italians, They come there , Do the Job. When the job is done they Leave. Thats the Germans. A well oiled F#4ken unit. They rock up at a tournament and stand the test of time. They looking menacing for the Euro. Your thoughts on their chances Killa

FORZA AZURRI

SPAIN 1 ITALY 0

A rare loss by the Italians in the final preparation for the Euro. Italy were sunk by a Zidane style David Villa Belter. Even Buffon who saved from Torres and Co all night coudnt do anything. Italy though had their moments. A big hype in the Italian media is the exclusion of Del Piero and Chiellini. Apart from Camoronesi there are no players with natural skill. I met get lambasted on the blog but alot of Italians are calling for the return of Del Piero. His performance against Inter was reminicent to the Del Piero that burst on to the secen almost 12 years ago.

The Roma players looked like they were saving themselves for Domestic and Champions League competition. Also there is alot of flak on Donadoni at the moment, Many people are saying Lippi will return. This loss however is good as Donadoni will analyse his selections

But Group C awaits

Forza Azurri

Euro 2008 Here we Come

In other friendlies the Lity Pato scored and seems to be the next sensation in World Football. Argentina ran out winners against Egypt, The Dutch beat Austria 4-3 and the Portuguese lose to Greece again.

MIDWEEK SOCCER ROUND UP

CHELSEA 6 DERBY 1
Emphatic win for Chel$ea. Frank Lampard emerges from the dead to belt four past Derby.Ok we know its Derby but great win for the blues. In light to a comment that was made about me being biased. Come On we Are Chelseas Dadas in Europe. Mourinho wanted the Champions League so badly, Liverpool we were pathetic in the league and we go and F#4k Chelsea up twice in a row, in the semis on top of it. But good win for teh blues as we all eagerly await the draw tomorow. Elsewhere in teh Premiership, Good win for Pompey, Villa managed a draw only.

In the UEFA Cup it was heartbreak for the English teams, Jenas had the opportunity to win it for spurs but spurned his chance. Gomes emerged as the hero of the tie.
Bayern are favourites for me and with an inspired Faoruk Ribery at the helm.......Bayen look menacing.

But for Spurs and Everton the curse of England Continues

MIDWEEK SOCCER ROUND UP

FROM THE KOP END

Last night I recieved a pasting as usual from the MANCS, and they were not kind either. What I cant understand is why doesnt Benitez play Crouch.WHY WHY WHY WHY WHY. Can someone answer me. I have taken my wedding suit and placed it on the top shelf of my cupboard for next year. As for the penalty. EBie Kop End said it was a penalty. I couldnt watch the game as no DSTV at my grannys place but I was on line and noticed Babbel didnt even start. I hope we even come out fourth else we just have to win Europe again

THEATER OF DREAMS

The MANCS were phoning last night. All of them saying did you see that wonder goal, and what a free kick. I got the video. He just struck it man, and it swerved and dipped. I seen Del Piero take better free kicks. Even Wesley Shneider and Becks. But in context of the game, Glorious goal and the lity just keeps on scoring. And thats three points to the MANCS. I wont say more, the highlights below says it all

ALWAYS A GUNNER

Resolute performance from the Gunners on Tuesday Night. And Adebajour also keeps on scoring. But at least the Gunners are going head to head with the MANCS.

CHEL$KI

Quitely getting points after points. Someone told me, watch Michael Ballack. Pundits are also tipping Chelsea as dark horses to the title.

And the top four prevail. Riza good to see Villa climbing. You must be a happy Man..........

CARLING CUP

ALWAYS A GUNNER

I phoned Faaiz Oz last night and told him to put some perfume. Its not defeat in the Carling Cup just more so a loss to arch city rivals. Whats worse is that Adebajour and Bendtner squared up with Galas intervening. Later in the tunnel they squared up again. Wengers litys were in problems. Could this affect the title challenge. Its not the defeat but its the Mohabbet(peace and tranquilty)that was the issue.

Also Bafana Bafana are up tonite. Wanna see that Angolan MANC striker.I believe he is a class act. Do we have a chance though. Really. I predict a win against Angola.

CARLING CUP

Eid was awesome. Spent it just relaxing and doing the odd visits here and there. Its a time when yo see most people and Well I was just getting pasted wherever I went. There were alot of Interesting developments.

The MANCS were pasting me wherever I went. And all they were saying was "YOU GUYS ARE OUT OF YOUR FAVOURITE CUP"

Yeah we lost n the Carling Cup. But in all fairness it wasnt our strongest team. Then again the ALIS will say........strongest team or not, you guys are shite.

I must admit,To make up 9 ,10 points from Arsenal and Man Utd is no easy feat. But we just gotta be positive and see what happens. Europe will always be our Forte. But yet again we show how inconsistant we are. Trouncing teams in Europe and then embarking on a dismal domestic Run.I dont know. Credit to Arsenal and Wenger with his second string team or Carling Cup Team still have the Winning mentality.A great win over Blackburn.

As we head into the most important part of the season.The Christmas and Boxing Day Fixtures.

Regarding the MANCS Christmas party and Evans allegation of rape.......I dunno. I think these chics just wait for a break and opportunity to frame someone. We have been down this road so many times, Vilakaze,Van Persie, Christiano Ronaldo and even Sir Alex. Wait a minute ,three Man U players in this list. But it should boil over. Rumour has it there were a few drag queens at the party and the MANCS lambast us about being GAY. Go figure

MIDWEEK SOCCER ROUND UP

I must admit the MANCS let us off rather mildly.I was expecting a backlash of epic proportions. Perhaps they will hold this against us and prove their point that the Kop owes leave all the ridiculous comments.

Im off to Cape Town Next Week,But I will blog from there.MUST.

AND THE JANUARY TRANSFER CIRCUS IS ALREADY BUZZING. From my intellegence and sources the following big movers and shakers are dancing in the transfer market

Im just going to list them and we can discuss them in the comments
Mohammadou Diara to Juventus in exchange with Tiago
Ronaldinho to Chelsea
Christiano Ronaldo to Madrid
Berbatov to Man Utd in exchange with Wes Brown and Saha
Lampard to Juventus
Raphael van De Vaart to Juventus
Sissoko to Man Utd
Zambrotta to Milan
Risse and Kuyt to be offloaded in January
Anelka to Chelsea

There will be more to follow

AND SWOOSH0018.COM WISHES ALL OUR MUSLIM READERS, FRIENDS AND COLLEAGUES EID MUBARAK
and thank you MANCS for our Eidie

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE MATCHDAY 6

THEATER OF DREAMS
Last nights games were not full of Hype and excitement.So I wont even elaborate on it. Good to have all four English teams in the round of 16 again. Its going to be an awsome second phase. Azee ,Jean Claude Dashville sold Rangers. He spurned a glorious opportunity to equalise. But Good on Roma to draw against a second string MANC team who were resting their big Guns for the Jihad on Sunday

YOUL NEVER WALK ALONE

How about it MANCS, What can you say. We escaped in Europe yet again. Not only did we escape.We f#4ken walked out of the prison gates in front of the Warden. Simply brilliant. I must admit I didnt watch the game. I was unawre that ESPN were showing the game on time. By the time PUNISHER phoned me to watch the game it was too late. It would have been superb to watch the drubbing with two MANCS. All I want is the MANCS to leave their comments here. I want to see what they say about our victory. Last night the Virus El Nino hit Marseille. Im not gonna say more. Ejaz was taking stick..............So Ejaz first we throw some meat to the Dogs, Then we rob the House. I hand it over to you.........


Riyad Loonats Madrid also came through when needed.You see thats why BIG teams come up or produce the Goods when it is required. And all the teams that have expected to progress did. I cant wait for the next phase............

FROM THE KOP END
By Ejaz Khan
KOPICS OF DISCUSSION


Steven Gerrard scored after missing a penalty, but was 1st to the ball in the follow up and duly made it 1-0 after just 4 minutes on the clock


Fernando Torres makes it 2-0 with a brilliant piece of individual skill.

Dirk Kuyt scores with a cross from Harry Kewell to make it 3-0
Ryan Babel scores again, his 4th in the last 3 CL games

Rafa Benitez can afford a smile as his team beat the odds to progress to the knockout stage of the
Competition

EURO 2008-A DARK NIGHT AT WEMBLY

The Guvee gutted.The Final whistle.41 years Have hurt


If that were beer in Azee's hands ..the riot police would have been called in.These Yobs were ready to tear down Mayfair & Fordsburg when Crouch equalised


2-2.The spirits were high


Its Coming Home ,Its Coming home...Its Coming .FOOTBALLS coming Home.Its Coming Home.......Defeat was hard to swallow by the Lions

England are f$#ken out. I was with Faaiz Oz last night.I came home and no DSTV at my grannys place in Parktown. As soon as I reached home Mams Wadee sent me an sms "Did you see whats hapening to England. I coudnt believe it.2-0 down in fifteen minutes. I logged on to the net,,,THEN i said F$5k this. I drove to Wembley in mayfair to watch the game with the three lions themselves. Azee,The Guvee & Talia. At the Guvees place. I got there at halftime and when we entered the lounge the Guvee put his shirt back on synonomous to his namesake Paul "The Govnor " Ince. The lads were shattered. They said....Theres "Big Shit" tonight. The cigarettes were flowing and I realised I was in no better place.
They explained to me the howler that Carson committed. Let me tell you ,this is a place to watch an England game. They waited for Becks...

I just felt that if England got one in the first ten minutes of the second half,it was game on. I chatted to the lads. How can you play Lescott and Sol Campbell in a big situation like this. Play Wes Brown and start Calamity James. These owes have played at International level before. Even a Phil Neville can be thrown in and he does the basics of Jockey'ing etc. The Guvee lambasted Sol for his lack of pace...............

Up stepped Frank and it was 2-1. Then England started playing with purpose. Becks....Crouch who was outstanding finished superbly and The Three Lions were going ballistic. I mean England back from the dead. And Then the unthinkable .....3-2 to Croatia. No Hargreaves in the substitution. No one even jockeyed the guy.At this level you have fight till the end. I told the lions that this is where you need the Tony Adams's and Battys and Inces. Those owes run till they dead. Sol turned his back twice. Even for the third goal. It was like driving a stiletto through the boys hearts.

It was unthinkable. The lads were shattered.I was not allowed to- You Tube and take some photos.It was sombre. The boys were f#4ken gutted. I was Gutted . It was like my wife has gone to the function but my mistress flopped.Italy In and England out.

Many pundits say F$5K England.They are weak. Mclaren didnt know what he was doing.I mean If you play f#4ken Downing in your team then you deserve the results. Shite or not .What is a Tournament without England. I managed to get some pictures which Il upload tonight. But these pics are disturbing and can make you cry. The lads were f#4ken gutted. The Lions kept saying how this was the first time since 1994 that theyve missed out and they were throwing names like Sven,Keegan and Graham Taylor Around.

So as I said its off to the Euro next year with my AZURRI but my mistress England remains behind. AND A SAD NIGHT FOR WORLD FOOTBALL

MUGG OF THE WEEK.
Steve Mclaren for f#$king a nation up. You cant play a debutant like Carson in such a big game. Then again Riza from Villa might lambast me., being a England fan himself. But In the Voice of the Cruel lady from the Weakest Link.Steve Mclaren you are the MUGG OF THE WEEK.GOODBYE AND HELLO Jose!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE-MATCHDAY 4

THEATER OF DREAMS

What can I say. We have to send 4 Turkish delights back as the MANCS were once again very impressive in Europe. The Teves & Rooney partnership seems to be paying dividends. The heelas, the flicks, the goals. We watched the game at Nescafe with Hazrat & Seth. There were other fans there for the showpiece. Nothing like watching a game with Strawberry Dacherys and the new bread cum Sub cum Pizza item on the menu. Hazrat wasnt wasting any time. But overall a good result that dumped Kiev and sent the MANCS through. Alot of the evening was spent debating on whether Carrick is a MUGG.

I thought Il post this earlier but Fordsburg is hectic at the moment as there is a live Hostage Drama taking place opposite PARK AVENUE STATIONERS as I type. Its like the Movies.

Elsewhere in Europe Arsenal didnt field most of their players and drew 0-0, but they virtually through.Roma got a last gasp equaliser in Lisbon. Titi was on target for Barcelona. Inter and Lyon also pulled off good wins. So the quarters will be exciting.....................

FROM THE KOP END

MY NIKAH WILL TAKE PLACE IN MOSCOW IN MAY ON A SIZZLING EUROPEAN NIGHT

I dont know what to say. I think I used up all my AIRTIME last night smsing the KOP lads.Lets see Mams x8, Rashid Cassim 8 sms, Vis Kopout 8 sms .......and the rest of the lads

Go ,or Vis or even Hazrat I need to upgrade to Bundles.Please email me the rates.But Im shocked.8......8..

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To pump a team 8 in Europe is phenominal. We have kick started the Champions League campaign. But whats on everybody's lips is where did this team come from. The lads unanimously agreed Why didnt we play like this from the Off Set.

To get 8 in Europe or in any game is f$%ken amazing. And this is the the top Turkish team in Europe.Bottom Line We had to start with Crouch.Look at the impact he made. Even Josi on the flank. Babbel, Veronin....Gerard. I dont know what to write Im so excited. Look we needed to win and Besiktas is a team that doesnt concede 8. It just shows how resolute our performance was. I honestly wont analyse tactics or anything of that nature. But we were f#4ken devastating

Look at the picture.....See the Gates of Shankly.Youl never Walk alone lads Youl never walk alone

The Jihad Abus vs Alis has started. The MANCS are always saying we dont pay homage when they play well and that we have jealousy and HASAD...I want to see one MANC today that pays respect to our victory...................LETS SEE THEIR COMMENTS.LETS see if their hatred runs deep.

THE WAR HAS STARTED AND THE KOP WILL LEAVE NO ONE BEHIND

TOMOROW WE WATCH THE MANCS AT CAFE NESCAFE FORDSBURG

TIME: 9:15 pm

TRY THE NEW DESERT TOMOROW.

8 TURKISH DELIGHTS IN RED SYRUP WITH A FREE CAPACINO

See you MUGGS THERE

Elsewhere in Europe good wins for Milan & Lazio. Kaka and Pipo on target. Milan then again in Europe are a different team. Chelsea and Madrid drew but they still comfortable. Valencia' loss was a shock. Good thing here is that Villa could be on the move

Even though Porto won,Im happy because we must beat Marseille anyway and let Porto Run rather.It would have been good if they drew but our fate is in our hands as it is so we must win both. I should have rather told Sasha from P.I.M to send us a pic in a Liverpool jersey with the number 8.

From The Kop End

By Ejaz Khan

Liverpool show Rivals, You Eight seen nothing yet …
Liverpool 8 – Besiktas 0 – Now its not a Rugby match scoreline, but the score could lead to you believe so! Liverpool now hold the Record for the most goals scored European Competition, EVER. The Reds rocky European campaign has kick- started in awesome style. Supporters have been mulling over the lack of goals, and last night saw the players finally reward their weary fans with an 8 -0 thrashing of Besiktas. The strangest part of all is that the scoreline could have been more, and I say this without any hint of exaggeration. Crossbar The moment of truth for most fans came when Peter Crouch was announced in the starting lineup, the lanky striker experiencing a strange couple of months spanning from the Champions League final in May. But he weathered the storm and inspired his team-mates with his early strike and when Yossi Benayoun made it 2 – 0 , Besiktas seemed to have been dealt the killer punch, and never really created anything thereafter. Credit to Rafa’s Reds, they never let up and after half time , continued pushing and were rewarded handsomely for their efforts.
Yossi Benayoun scored a well taken Hat-trick, and always seemed to be at the right place at the right time, and seems to offer so much more than Jermaine Pennant, as he can score goals as well put in a fair amount of crosses. He certainly may have convinced Rafa that he should be starting more often, and at the very least on Saturday against Fulham.

Steven Gerrard was full of emotion and he carried the spirit of Olympiakos into this game, as the stakes were high and knowing full well the importance of the night. He even switched to his old “good luck” boots for this encounter, probably the pair that he scored the Olympiakos super goal with. And he got his name on the score-sheet albeit a somewhat deflected strike, but when Steven Gerrard forges forward with such purpose, the outcome is already written in stone.

Ryan Babel came on to score a weirdly wonderful brace, one a delightful back heel that had the Kop screaming for more. And he duly delivered, this time an attempted defensive clearance finding the back of Babel and sailing in just under the crossbar. Looks like he is back to his goal scoring best !
Peter Crouch sealed off the emphatic victory with a clinical header off a Benayoun cross, to give Liverpool the Record. A wonderful night for Reds Supporters worldwide, and a new leaf has been turned. This is the football we want to see being played. Now it all sits in Rafa’s notepad, whether he will field an unchanged side against Fulham remains to be see, though with Torres probably back to Fitness, Benitez will decide on whether He is fit enough, or should he be rested until 100% fit. Though when fit, Torres should start, “El Nino” and Crouch together could be the winning formula.

Liverpool’s eightrageous display might be the new Champions League record but is only joint fourth on their list of biggest European wins. Just to demonstrate the History of “Fortress Anfield” here are The Reds Top 5 scores in European Competition
Liverpool 11 Stromgodset 0 - European Cup Winners' Cup, September 17 1974
Liverpool 10 Dundalk 0 - European Fairs Cup, September 16 1969
Liverpool 10 Oulu Palloseura 1 - European Cup, October 1 1980
Liverpool 8 TSV Munich 0 - European Fairs Cup, November 7 1967
Liverpool 8 Besiktas 0 - Champions League, November 6 2007.

Let see Manchester United Beat this record… Well, they can try !!!
Well as my Teenage brother says : You eight seen nothing yet.
Well, 3 Points is all that matters, and the focus shifts back to the Premiership now as Fulham await on Saturday…

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE MATCHDAY 3

Ok ,there was something wrong woth server earlier...I apologise guys .So Im just gonna put up Ejaz's post here. Oh and for Chelsea Well done Loks.

Like the Googenheims said in the Titanic. "Bring the ebst clothes and the finest wine.Let us go down in style.

So I will gel my hair, wear my perfume and my Agassi Nikes and go down in style. Bring on the Bashing. We are ready

From The Kop End

Liverpool Crouching for Besiktas
Ejaz Khan

Liverpool loss to Besiktas has been a shock of extraordinary proportion, as the Reds now certainly have one foot out of Europe’s elite competition. Once again, Sami Hyppia scores at the wrong end, and hopefully he won’t get his third against Arsenal on Saturday. Hopefully he won’t be playing at all. Rafa should seek the services of the Oxygen tent that helped speed Rooney’s recovery from a similar metatarsal injury, and keep Agger in Intensive care, because his return is vital. Rafa should consider throwing the likes of Jack Hobbs into the thick of things, I’m sure the teenage defender, cannot do any worse than the ageing Finn. The biggest problem in this all important fixture is the absence of one name in the starting lineup, that of Peter Crouch. Fans are besides themselves with theories as to why he does not feature so often for Liverpool. Surely he is fit and ready, patiently waiting his turn. It was the same problem last year in the Champions league final, the instant he came on, the Reds looked to score, and his height causes problems for the best defence, anywhere in the world. So why keep him languishing on the bench, when ANYONE can see his an asset to the club. Steven Gerrard’s bullet header into the top corner yesterday, came shortly after Crouch was introduced, and one has to wonder, as was the case in the Champions league final in May, if he came on earlier, would it have been a different storyline.
Ifs and buts don’t change the scoreline, and I’m pretty sure Peter Crouch will most certainly be losing patience. Sure, he might feel obligated to Rafa for sticking with him through his lengthy barren spell during his early days at Anfield, but surely he doesn’t have to payback with Bench time. Crouch is a wonderful footballer, and contrary to the common misconception, his strength is with the ball at his feet, hence the “Crouchinho” tag. We saw with his hat-trick against Arsenal last year that his quick feet are proportionate to his height - right up there ! Has there been a breakdown in the relationship between Benitez and Crouch ? Is the Tall Man on his way out? Speaking of which, I really hope that John Arne Riise is going to Villa, and if they don’t buy him, I beg Rafa to pay them to take him. He is so average that It amazes me as to just how he sustains his place in the team.Aah Yes, by default, there’s no one else to compete with him for his place, so I guess its ok, being in the team as an outball specialist. Seems to throw further than he passes, I think most Liverpool supporters will agree that one spectacular goal a season is far from below par for Liverpool, and thanks , but no thanks Riise, go well and Take Sami Hyppia with you please ! The most positive aspect to come out of last night’s loss is that Steven Gerrard has managed to demonstrate that he still has that fight and bite in his game. He tackled all game, he made himself available to collect balls from the defense and was almost at the end of a good number of chances,a nd scored a sublime header. Basically, last night we saw the Gerrard we know who can turn on the style and his header was top-class. There is one concerning factor that troubles me somewhat…That Liverpool have this uncanny ability to make ordinary opposition look great. Besiktas were beaten by everyone else in the group, and Liverpool made things difficult for themselves. I must say there supporters provide quiet a blanket of noise and the tin can that hit Jermaine Pennant must have scared his socks off. I would rather he pull up his socks, Pennant is another player who can’t seem to take the ball forward and for all his step-overs and trickery only manages running parrarel to the poles, as does Javier Mascherano whenever the opposing team invitingly allow him to come forward. I think he has been worked out now by most team, he just can’t get forward or be any assistance in attack. Dirk Kuyt did virtually nothing all night and Voronin couldn’t take the few chances that cames his way. Steve Finnan seems to have lost a couple of yards overnight, so Rafa has his work cut out ahead of Arsenal on Sunday. All in all a poor performance from the Reds, and they will need to work extra hard against the Gunners who will be looking to exploit the disappointment of the Besiktas loss. Not an easy time in Rafa’s tenure, by any means, the fans wait to see what character the Reds are made of ,once again….

MID WEEK SOCCER ROUND UP-THE FLUTES HAVE STOPPED

England lost last night to Russia. It was described as a mad 6 minute spell.I apologise for the post not being visible.I as bazzling a bit with the new color schemes.

But anyways I tried to get a feedback from Moscow Fordsburg where the Guvee and Azee must have been gutted. This is a football tragedy.England losing to russia and the fate of Euro 2008 hanging in teh hands of Israel. I wonder if the GUVEE took his top off before he entered his TV room. But again Mclaren plays Downey. Why on Earth. Also he plays an inexperienced Lescott. Stevie G missed a guilt edged opportunity to bury the Russians. But I cant write here,im gutted. Bring Jose Mourinho and out with Mclaren. For f#$5ks sake how could he make heavy weather on himself and the English nation. Lets see what happens. A EURO CHAMPS without England is unfathomable.

Elsewhere the Azurri beat BAFANA. Seth you can say Im not patriotic but Im Azurri though and through and Yes I support the Boks. But thats a different sport.

Bafana I knew wont produce the goods.Donadoni played his youngsters and I am not big on friendly games.

With the Scots losing against Georgia it comes down to the Big day at Hampden Park next month.

Eslewhere there were no surprises. Lets wait till next month.

UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE MATCHDAY 2

FROM THE KOP END

"I bet a million MANCS were wishing Torres shot hit the bar in stopage time and he did"

Why didnt Bernitez play Macherano.Why does he always chop and change.To add insult to injury it was the first time a French team ever won at Anfield. Our 12th Man.

Look I have one motto, I had even with Juve. If you play shit you deserve to lose. Liverpool only played from the 90 th minute. Other than that they were horrific. We only played in the last four minutes. I dont know if the fellow Kop owes agree but this rotation system is screwing us over. 60 million spent and we play like that. Who was that other lity in midfield.Risse had to start from the get GO. Why the toppie does this I dont know. Is it wise to make him MOTW. Mugg of the Week. Should we boys.We have the squad. But Ferguson and Wenger do.I hate to admit this but Sir Alex knows how to rotate better than Rafa. He after all always starts with his core aquad when it matters. Look at Wenger.One unit throughout. As we said there are certain guys YOU JUST HAVE TO START WITH. Macherano has a cracker. Than he is rested. Its like you bone your beamer ,go on a date with a friend. You make an impression. Than you have a big date with Kerry Mcgregor. You park your Bmw and take your fathers old Datsun. When it matters the most. Just a theory. It doesnt work.
You have to SHOW FOR THE BIG OCCASIONS.THATS MY POINT.......
What makes it worse is that Porto won and the trip to Turkey looks dangerous.We cant possibly be dumped out of Europe. Thats Rafa's back yard. I think Punisher prayed alot in Fietas last night. He phoned me and jinxed the whole night.

Im gutted. But it was a night of shocks and away victories. Chelsea and the Drog were class. And so were Celtic. A win against the mighty Milan.Sack Ancelotti nad bring Jose. How was the incident with Dida. The man had to be stretchered off and acted like he was closed lined by Jhon Cena. What a performer. Although Celtic should be fined. It is dangerous.

Madrid drew 2-2 and some great shocks all round. Madrid will still qualify.Bottom line Il be the first to admit.Liverpool we in the Perishaans. But Unlike then MANCS Im sure the boys from the blog and Kop will be gracious in defeat and show ourselves

Look at this beautiful trophy on the left. Last night as I left the mosque Mamoo says to me did you see the lity Nani.He was everywhere. Now we are Gelling. I got an sms from Salfaraz from Azaadville stating that Totti did nothing. I replied Totti had a chance to bury you Muggs. Back to my point I dont see this beautiful trophy sitting at OT.

Man Utd 1 Roma 0

Any game away is tough.Old Trafford is special in Europe.Totti and his fellow Romans must be bitterly disappointed at the result. Credit to Man Utd though as they grinded out a impressive result against a revitalised and angry Roma. Totti I thought should have burried his chance in the second half. Wayne who?Wayne Rooney pops up and delivers. Rooney maintains his credibility in Europe. For the MANCs sake I hope Ferguson now doesnt play with one striker in the BIG games

Steaua Bucuresti 0 Arsenal 1

Robin van Persie, who is muslime Im led to believe delivered late for the Gunners. And Wengers lads keep on marching on. Impressive result away from home. Have the Gunners lost this season......?A great away win in Europe if you ask me. Well done Faaiz Oz, Jives and Zam Ram for not making this blog stink like last year. You okes are on a role

Elsewhere Messi cant seem to stop scoring. He was instrumental yet again. Inter and Zlatan got their european campaign back on track.Good wins for Sevilla as well and the fasting Kanoute.

But how was Rangers thumping Lyon. Lyon were always dark horses in Europe.this time they virtually out. I wonder if Jean Claude Dajjville had a business card to give to the Lyon Fans

MID WEED SOCCER ROUND UP

CARLING CUP

REMEMBER COVENTRY.WELL IF YOU FORGOT THEM .NOW IS A GOOD TIME TO REFLECT. AND ITS THE 1 YEAR ANNIVESARY SINCE SOUTHEND DUMPED THE MANCS

MAN UTD 0 COVENTRY 2

Is this correct.Ive had numerous sms's from the Kop owes saying take the MUGGS TO THE CLEANERS AND paint the blog sky blue. Ok I know this was a second string Man Utd side. But isnt pride at stake here. At least we dont have to hear about the quadruple now. Bottom line is MAN UTD ARE OUT OF THE CARLING CUP and as the ROCK from the WWE says "AND THATS THE BOTTOM LINE"

Elsewhere results when as expected but a strong Villa team were bounced out. Riza ANY WORDS FROM YOU HERE. Is this a train smash for a Villa Supporter. I know I feel the pain when Juve get dumped from the Coppa Italia. Must be a disappointing result for you.

ARSENAL 2 NEWCASTLE 0

Wenger lads keep moving on.Nicholas Bentner is one to watch in the future

READING 2 LIVERPOOL 4
Back to winning ways.At one stage we didnt look like we wanted the victory. And then a hatrick for our boy Fernando Torres.As the commentator said whatver Rush can do the Boy can do it better

The rest of the results yielded no upsets.

AGAIN WE ASK OUR MAN UTD FANS.IS THE CARLING CUP IMPORTANT.

SAY YOUR SAY NOW. DONT LOSE EVERYTHING AND THEN IN THE END SAY THAT THE CARLING CUP IS IMPORTANT?
SAY IT FROM THE GET GO

MID WEEK SOCCER ROUND UP

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE GROUP PHASES
MATCHDAY 1

THEATER OF DREAMS

What can I say.The MANCS have got their first 3 points in Europe. The lity stepped up a gear. I must say a good result against a motivated Sporting team. Deep down I expected the lity to score. Going back to Portugal he had a point to prove. Im not going to slate. 3 points is 3 points in Europe away from Home

ALWAYS A GUNNER

Wengers litys are on a roll.3 against Sevilla. Cesc Fabregas for president. The lad is having a riviting start to the season. Faiz Oz,Zam Ram.I LEAVE IT to you boys

The other results went as expected.Roma,PSV and the likes all advancing. Talia and Azee.Did JCD score. The man is doing the official embroidery for Swoosh0018.com. The Caps came out class. One thing I was happy about.Inter lost. I coudnt have it my way with UTD but TOTTI and Co will take care of that for me

FROM THE KOP END
I think we were lucky to come away with a point.After Penants red card Porto kept threatening the Liverpool goal. The Porto penalty, well I think Reyna did commit a foul. Its difficult though coming out in a 50/50.You have got to commit and well thats the way it goes. Kuyt demonstrated again his prowess in Europe. Torres had a dissapointing debut.Enough said. Two terrible games in a row but we should bounce back. The lads I thought did well to come away with a point.

In the other games Real Madrid fought to prove they are hungry for Big Ears this year. Cannavaro stated that this is the only trophy that has eluded him and the squad wants it.Good to see Raul & Van poaching the goals. Milan in Europe are Milan. I would have thought that the Bhouys Celtic would have done better.

CHEL$KI.
Perhaps the shock of the round. 1-0 down to Rosenborg. Sheva headed in the equaliser and Like I said earlier. You cant attend a wedding that doesnt serve tea. Mourinho looks like he will be the big casualty of the season.

Other than that Lets see what tomorrow has in store.Maybe we can slaughter well before Eid. Mark my Words. This MANC defense will be exposed in Europe.I guess I got this wrong.Il leave it to Chelsea

EUR0 2008-A GREAT NIGHT

THREE LIONS ON A SHIRT

Amidst the doom and gloom that preceded England before this weekend 6 important points were obtained. Terry and Gerard have said that the Mohabbet (Unity) in this England team has been the very best. And it showed indeed. The Owen Heskey partnership has proven Mclarens sceptics wrong and its about the only thing right he has done in a while. .I spoke to a die hard England & Aston Villa man in the week. He is the Chairman of the VILLA supporters Club Of South Africa. We will have him on the blog shortly. He is also a passionate England FAN. We chatted about Gareth Barry whom I thought was superb in Midfield. And owen had an awesome weekend as well. 6 pionter for England and the Dark days are Over. Well lets hope so. But Azee what is it with the GAFFER and Stuart Downey. Downey is not International material.He just had to bring him on in the 90th minute. Its like Ferguson & Brian Mclair

FORZA AZZURI

Came back from Tarawee (Ramadaan Evening Prayers) switched to RAI and Italy were 1-0 up. Thanks to De Natale. A beautiful header from a Pirlo cross. But then the nerves started as Ukraine pressured and pressured. Shevchenko and Veronin were outstanding. Why isnt SHEVA playing for Chelsea But...........Any takers.

Ukraine were outplaying us. And then the defenders failed to clear and Sheva pounced. 1-1 and fifteen minutes left. I switched to channel 27 and THE FRENCH were 1-0 done to a resolute Scotland. I sat there numb. Panicking. All of a sudden Ambrosini glided a ball to De Natale on the counter and he cool'ly finished.2-1 to Italy. Buffon was amazing and outstanding.He denied Ukraine dozens of times. With De Rossi & Gatusso missing, ITALY had no breakers in Midfield. But we held on and the French lost 1-0. Italy are now second.We beat the Scottish and we home Dry.

Forza Azurri

Bring on the Bravehearts.

Elsewhere in Euro 2008.All the results went according to plan. Portugal though blew a lead in both games and the game ended in disgrace when Portugese coach Scolari was involved in a PUNCH UP with a Serbian Player

EURO 2008 PREVIEW

THREE LIONS ON A SHIRT

Azee, You must be stressing & in the Perishaans(problems). Are you watching the game with the GUVEE and Talia. You know there's problems when England recall BIG BOY HESKEY. And what makes it worse is that key midfielders Beckham,Lampard & Gerard all stand to miss the action. Should Gerard obey Benitez or McLaren and take pain killing injections for the game against Israel?

Or should he rest and reserve himself for the remainder of the season. This is a big weekend and we could see England dumped out early. If they succeed at Israel , the daunting trip to Russia awaits. Its Englands own fault really.They made heavy weather in the beginning. Im scared honestly. Its do or die.Another talking point is the Graeme Poll statement that referees were told to look out for Peter Crouch. Whatever ,England need the hearts of Lions this weekend. It would be a tragedy if England were omitted and dumped from the competition. A crying shame for the blog at least!

FORZA AZURRI
A big weekend for my chaps this weekend. At least we at home to France in Milan and then away to Ukraine. Ukraine Im not really worried about.I think we will come out on top. On Saturday though , thats the one. Fabio will probably partner Barzagli in the heart of the defense. Since Nesta is retired and the Matrix injured I am confident that backed by a partisan Italian crowd, we have the ammo that is needed to pull clear of the group. But it wont be easy. I think Donadoni should start with Buffon, Grosso, Barzagli, Cannavaro, Oddo, Gatusso,Pirlo,De Rossi. De Natale, Toni & Inzaghi. Del should come off the bench. Thats a descent Italian side. France though showed their weekness earlier in the group. The main thing though is that its a Home Tie in MILAN. If we win there then off to Ukraine we go, And we will come back with a result.

MID WEEK SOCCER ROUND UP

THE VOLCANO ERUPTS AT POMPEI AGAIN

What a way to start my birthday. 1-1 and 4 points lost in the first two games. I must admit I was surprised again by the result. Especially the lack of sms's I recieved from the Man Utd owes. Buts what happening guys. Is the Perishaans (problems) that bad. And the lity got sent off. You see thats what happens when theres frustration. Its always Utd's Story. They start squealing. But the greatest thing is that 4 points lost by the CHAMPIONS and for the boys from the KOP could we have asked for anything better.

Trivia Question? Who were the 4 major signings made by Ferguson?

I must admit though Tevez is class. Power and fight upfront. You Muggs should thank your lucky stars you have him.

Why did the lity have to headbut. Pompeye were ten men. Stupid. Is it just emotion and passion that made the lity do what he did. Oh yah the same passion he had wen he ran a 100 miles to the referee to get Rooney Sent Off

FROM THE KOP END

I agreed with Mems when he mentioned Veronin. And what a strike. A wonder Strike. A match this early in Europe is always tough let alone be it an away match. But Rafa is a tactical genius in Europe. An away goal to the good. All but easy at Anfield now.

On the whole good displays by Wengers lities, Chelsea and the Drog and Svens Man City.This indeed seems to be a craker of a season