2011-2012 European Football Thread.

[Skeletor]

What's Alan Smith's status?

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Hate Stoke. Hate Delap. Hate Jones. Hate Crouch. Hate Shawcross. Hate the whole lot of them but I credit them for being a tough out at home. I think they have one of the better records at home in the whole of the country.

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What's Alan Smith's status?

Is Alan Smith ever gonna play again for a decent side? But in all seriousness I think he even realizes that he sucks and is ok just collecting his overinflated paycheck until his contract runs out and hopefully never seeing the light of day. Think he is actually crocked at the moment.....maybe due to excessive suckitude.

[nevadaO]

Did someone say top 4? I know it is not likely to last too much longer but I am sure enjoying our start to the season. I was nervous with our player turnover but the buoyed by our new French legion Newcastle has been terrific. Defensively losing Enrique hurts but we are better along the back line than we have been since the Woodgate days. Coloccini gets no national press but is a terrific player and Steven Taylor is looking good if he can stay healthy for the bulk of the season. It helps having Tiote as the midfield destroyer to help out. Cabaye is freaking awesome. If he were playing for a sky six team, he would be getting plaudits for days as he is every bit the player of Modric, Miereles, etc. I think Best, Ba, and Ben Arfa can really do a job as our primary forward options as all three offer something a bit different and together you are starting to see what they can do with more game time and chance to gel. We made Blackburn look like a recreational side and could have easily hit them for 6 or so. I just hope we can keep it up and stay healthy. Very exciting team right now.

We're on FSC this Saturday at noon your time.

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Get in Basel. Both sets of Mancunians losing at the moment, leaving Newcastle as the only unbeaten EPL side in all competitions.

[Lester Freamon]

Get in Basel. Both sets of Mancunians losing at the moment, leaving Newcastle as the only unbeaten EPL side in all competitions.

United tie it up, this is a helluva game!

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Dang you Ashley Young.

Moving onto the other half of Greater Manchester, Mancini is not a good manager. I think I could put together a better team with a billion dollars than he could. I could probably do a better job with my tactics then him too.

[gallden]

So Tevez refused to play today. What a nutter.

[Scrat1]

Bayern Munich rolls deep.

[Remember The Alomar]

Did someone say top 4? I know it is not likely to last too much longer but I am sure enjoying our start to the season. I was nervous with our player turnover but the buoyed by our new French legion Newcastle has been terrific. Defensively losing Enrique hurts but we are better along the back line than we have been since the Woodgate days. Coloccini gets no national press but is a terrific player and Steven Taylor is looking good if he can stay healthy for the bulk of the season. It helps having Tiote as the midfield destroyer to help out. Cabaye is freaking awesome. If he were playing for a sky six team, he would be getting plaudits for days as he is every bit the player of Modric, Miereles, etc. I think Best, Ba, and Ben Arfa can really do a job as our primary forward options as all three offer something a bit different and together you are starting to see what they can do with more game time and chance to gel. We made Blackburn look like a recreational side and could have easily hit them for 6 or so. I just hope we can keep it up and stay healthy. Very exciting team right now.

I'll cry if the toons finishes above Liverpool.

Dang you Ashley Young.

Moving onto the other half of Greater Manchester, Mancini is not a good manager. I think I could put together a better team with a billion dollars than he could. I could probably do a better job with my tactics then him too.

I really think they'll be knocked out of the CL early and you'll see him sacked.

So Tevez refused to play today. What a nutter.

What I wouldn't have given to have been a fly in the dugout.

Bayern Munich rolls deep.

Heynckes is awesome.

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I'll cry if the toons finishes above Liverpool.

I would cry too I think and then sit down and write Enrique a nice letter of condolence. Realistically I think we are in the race for 4th, if only as the dark horse candidate. You figure it should be between Spurts, Scouse, Arsenal, and hopefully Newcastle. While Newcastle does not have the depth of the other teams, I think we stack up first 11 wise with other teams except maybe in the front line, and if Newcastle can stay healthy (big if) I am telling you they are lot better than people think they are and should be in there. If I'm honest 4th is a big ask this season, but I would be disappointed if we did not finish in the top 8 or so. Its still really early and a ton can change but Newcastle has a great spine and as more players (Ben Arfa, Marveaux, Ba, and a few youngsters) bed down I think we may continue to garner momentum in the league.

[nevadaO]

Still very happy that Barton is off the squad. I can watch these matches without fearing a red card early on!

[nevadaO]

Ba!!!!!!!!!! 1-0!

[nevadaO]

5 minutes?? Wow. The defense is falling apart right now.

[nevadaO]

Whew, hung on for 3 points.