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He's like a cross between Grizzly Adams and Steven Segal.

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:hy

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Well, no surprises for week one except for Arsenal's loss to Villa. And from what I'm reading, many would clam that result is no surprise either considering how little Wenger has done in the way of summer signings.

The badly depleted Gunners have a Champions League match on Wednesday too. That's probably not going to go well for them. Looks like it's gonna get worse for Arsenal before it gets better.

My boys, on the other hand, are off to a flying start. :noon And City's complete dismantling of Newcastle was bothersome. Just cuz I don't like to see City start so well. :tg

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I'm happy with 3 points but just 1-nil at home vs. Stoke is not exactly a strong showing.

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Yea Peter but look at Spurs, same score to Crystal Palace! Chelsea only 2-0 over Hull. Only the ffirst week. But also Reds needs a BIG signing, looks like Willian will not be coming our way.

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Does the head coach also have the GM duties with the major (or not so major) soccer clubs? Or is it more like American football, where the coach has to work with what the GM gives him?

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Steven Gerard has scored more Goals against AV than any other team. Paul Lambert was very impressive against Arsenal and Chelsea! Saturday will not be easy but his players will be tired!

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another good week so far in the EPL. some surprises.

any of you chelsea fans want to put a 5'er on the line for monday's game?

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Nice one, Rob. So, where are the Chelsea fans??

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I'll bite. Not sure how confident I am, but I'm down for a 5'er wager.:D

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Watching the pre-game! :po

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IT'S ONNNNNNNNNNNNN!!!!!


and as pnoon says, I am DVR'ing it right now at home. please don't spoil whether or not i won some sticks until tomorrow. :D

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I really wanna spoil it.:D

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DRAW!!!!!

great game. both defenses played phenomenally

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I think splitting the points was a fair result, but I'm disappointed. It was a home match. When you're one of the Big Four you expect to win your home matches. We're Manchester United. If we don't collect all three points at home, that ought to be disappointing, no? Now, should we have been given the penalty?


http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e9...rdhandball.gif


Obviously, I'm biased. So ignore me if you'd like. But I say it's a penalty. I know Lampard is only a short distance from Cleverley so that's the 'ball played the arm' argument. However, it's apparent that Lampard prevented a clear goal-scoring opportunity with his outstretched arm inside the 18-yard box. We'll never know anything of Lampard's intent. We can't know the man's mind. But the fact is, he did jump into the path of the ball with his arm outstretched and he blocked the shot. I'd have given it. Would you?

It says in The Telegraph that Moyes is asking for clarification. The issue, for me, is consistency. Either it is a penalty, or it is not a penalty, forever. Not sometimes it is, and sometimes it isn't. Anyone care to chime in?

Here's more from BBC Sport: What is 'deliberate' handball? :rlz

Finally, since the match ended in a draw, are you guys going to 'split the points' too? You could mail each other two sticks. :p

In other news, Liverpool, at Anfield, on my horizon. :su

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That's what I was wondering....do we send each other a fiver now?....:su

As for the handball, I think it very easily could've been given, seeing other handballs that have been called. Maybe the ref let it slide, taking the distance from the kicker and the distance of his arm from his body into consideration. You guys should've had Mark Clattenburg in your lineup again. That would've fixed it.;)

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I've been a referee for 12 years and an instructor/assessor for 6 so I have a bit of knowledge in this area.

First, let me say that having been an official, I appreciate and respect how difficult a job it is - in any sport. At the top level, the play moves extremely fast and officials don't have replay or time to deliberate. So I tend to give referees the benefit of the doubt most of the time.

Viewing the posted video, I can see a legitimate plea for a PK. However, consider this. The defender was no more than 2-3 yards when the ball was struck. Also, consider that when a player jumps/leaps, it is almost impossible to keep their hands at their side. I don't see where the arm was extended in an unnatural fashion and even at the highest level, players flinch. So I have no problem with the non-call. That being said, I would not criticize the referee if he HAD called the PK. A bit harsh, maybe. But again, I would support his decision. A call close enough to legitimately go either way.






Besides, it was ManEffingU. So I don't feel bad. :D
;s

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I agree with all of the above. Especially the last bit lol.:D Even being a Chelsea fan, I wouldn't have blamed the ref for a bad call had he called it a PK. A bit harsh maybe, but like yourself, I think it could've legitimately gone either way.

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:hy

Yes! Now we got banter! :D

Peter, I have to say, that was a well-reasoned, level-headed contribution to the thread, which I'm sure everyone agrees is your hallmark here on Cigar Asylum...

You're certain you're a referee? :lr

Honestly, Peter, it's been years since you told me back on CS, so I completely forgot you're a referee! Here's a little joke I think everyone will enjoy, but it's especially for you, my fave Liverpool fan...

The Ref and the Funeral Procession

In the middle of the match, the referee suddenly blows his whistle to stop play when he sees a long funeral procession on the road that runs alongside the field. He closes his eyes and bows his head.

'Wow,' said the yellow-carded striker. 'That is the most thoughtful and touching thing I've ever seen. You truly are a kind man. I'll never think badly of a referee again.'

The referee replies, 'Thanks son, we were married nearly 30 years.'

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All joking aside, I have the utmost respect for referees. That is a very difficult, thankless job. My hat is off to them.

Regardless of what club they support. ;)

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:)

Gotta enjoy Liverpool being ahead of ManU in the table. I know. It's early in the season and it won't last long but still . . .

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Alright. Same thing this weekend.

Any of you fans that unfortunately follow liverpool want to put a fiver on this weekends match?
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My heart says yes. My brain says no. ;s

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Really looking forward to this one. This time, unfortunately, I have to DVR the match. So I'm under self-imposed radio silence until Sunday night. Until then, this is your pal, ColdCuts, singing...

:banger Glory, glory, Man United,
:banger Glory, glory, Man United,
:banger Glory, glory, Man United,
:banger And the reds go marching on, on, on...

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Can't hold it any more... Should've known David Moyes has NEVER won a game at Anfield, Reds dominated game, Gerard telling Van Persie to "pipe down you f*cking prick"- PRICELESS, BR becoming a KOP legend, would've liked a higher score, Sterling almost got one in at the end! Walk On Boys!! Swansea you're next!!

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They're playing well. Plus they signed 3 more quality players.
Gotta like things going forward.

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:fp

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:cl

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damn phone updated me on the score, so i didn't even waste the time of watching the game on the DVR.

oh well. get the crap out now.

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Had we not gotten all three points at home against Palace, I'd have really begun to worry. Beautifully executed free-kick from Rooney.

Also, while some referees are remembered for their game-changing wrong calls, I'll remember this game's official, Jon Moss, for making four very difficult correct calls -- even though 3/4 did not go United's way. :salute:

Hear that, pnoon? Props to the ref! :D

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Duly noted. :)

I am recording the Liverpool/Swansea match today.
Radio silence until tomorrow, please.

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fine i won't tell you that .................................................. ..................


great win for MU yesterday.

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*Ahem* Surely, Peter, you must have some thoughts on this one.

I must confess, I've only seen the highlights, but here's a talking point: Shelvey.

I hardly know what to say. Anyone care to comment?

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Shelvey was the pivotal player for both teams. ;)
Liverpool was smart to let him go.

Brilliant header to assist on Michu's goal.

Coutinho's injury looks like he'll miss some playing time. Sakho looked good. Moses played well. As did Skrtel.

Should have taken 3 points but I'll settle for the point.

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Jonjo sucks he was a bumbling idiot and always will be, was a waste of our money. Aspas is getting in my nerves also, can't pass can't create plays reminds of Borini, we need to start Sterling every game or put him in at 60th minute at the latest.

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BIG one for my lads tomorrow. :po

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Well, that's not the way I would've written it. :eek:

Now Liverpool on Wednesday?? (I know this is the BPL thread, but still.)

Can we please, please, get all three points on Saturday versus West Brom? :tt
:emo2004

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That was hard to watch...

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Enjoyed every minute of the Manchester Darby!! Bad loss for my Reds on Satuday, but on a more positive note SUAREZ IS BACK!!!!! let's see if he shakes Evra's hand on wednesday!

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Didn't there used to be a lot of Man U fans on this thread? Could've sworn it was started by one! HAHAHA LFC!!!! YNWA!!!!

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:dance:

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What an amazing comeback game he had on Sunday!

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Yeah, yeah. I'm glad you're enjoying yourself, for now. I'm happy for ya. :rolleyes:

I'll just say it's a good thing for you and your lot that this thread is Premier League Banter, not League Cup Banter or Champions League Banter. :tg

That's all I have.

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:wo

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I know it's a bummer that Liverpool have 5 CHAMPIONS LEAGUE TROPHIES, 2 more than your red devils! Get on our level! We are still the most decorated Club in all European Football!!

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Easy, Bro.
It doesn't take a rocket scientist to predict the response - "what have you won lately?"

Our lads have a way to go to get back to "Big 4" status.

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BPL is off this weekend due to World Cip qualifying.

US has Jamaica and Honduaras has Costa Rica. Both games are small potatoes compared to the Mexico / Panama match this evening. That is a crucial match for both teams.

:usa

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yeah, i might have to try and stay up to watch the Mexico game.

US already having qualified, eh. i will watch it though.

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A benefit of being on the west coast. MEX/PAN starts at 6:30pm local time.

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Hate to see Martin Skrtel play poorly but... he had an own goal- Greece for the Win!! Hellas!!