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'Sebowski said:
'Eephus said:
'Sebowski said:
How long does City have Milan's jerseys on loan?
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Red/black stripes has been MCFC's traditional change strip. It's what they wore to win the 1969 FA Cup--their most recent trophy before last year
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I did not know that. When was the last time they sported them?
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2008/2009Their kit history is here. The thumbnail doesn't capture the awfulness of their change strip the year they were in the old second division.

 
'lord_helmet said:
'Christo said:
'lord_helmet said:
What if we look at just this last game? Drogba was painful to watch.
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:lmao: Sure, let's look at one game where he came off the bench.And just happened to have the same exact impact as Torres :thumbup:
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And thats where he'll stay unless there's some dramatic improvement. Torres has looked good in these first couple of games, Drogba has looked like a sack of potatoes except with worse timing. Looks like he has definitely lost a step to me. But to each their own.
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... and then there is Nico.He just scores goals!!
 
'TLEF316 said:
I know its just Bolton, and I know they just gave a goal back, but City are going to be damn good. Tons of size and speed and everyone can pass. They could absolutely win the league.
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Hopefully Mancini can stay out of the way and they should be golden. They look good. Rocky last 25 minutes or so, but man what a dominating first hour. Aguero got completely robbed on a goal because they called a foul on Micah Richards....essentially because he was just bigger and stronger then petrov.Gonna be a good season imo
 
Looks like Chelsea's transfer period is begining to heat up.

Chelsea signed Juan Mata from Valencia for 23M pounds today. Hes an out and out winger with a nice pedigree. Came out of the Real Madrid Academy and captained the U-21 Spanish team. Is he the right player for Chelsea? Im not certain. Given our dearth of healthy midfielders, it should be a boost and definitely allows them to stretch the field both horizontally and vertically. But we still need a creative CM.

On THAT note, Spurs have left Modric out of the lineup against Manchester United today. Huge signal that hes in fact on his way to Chelsea as well. Benayoun may be included in the deal after all, as he Tweeted that his situation will be resolved "by Wednesday". A restocked midfield with Mata and Modric will add some much needed creativity in the center of the pitch. Not thrilled about giving up Beanayoun but with Modric and Mceachran in the fold, he becomes surplus. On the flip side, we have an abundance of strikers and at least one has to be leaving - Drogba (possible), Torres (nope), Anelka (possible) Malouda (who plays up front a lot), Sturridge (hope not!), Lukaku (just arrived). My bet is that Anelka leaves by the end of the month, with a larger deal for Drogba also possible if the right situation arises. Drogba's contract runs out at year end and I cant imagine that theyll just let him walk after the season (though I dont know if they have any leverage either)

 
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Is Mata cup-tied? It doesn't look like Valencia has played in a euro game yet, so I think he is probably free. I know Modric sat out Spurs first uefa game.

 
'lord_helmet said:
'Christo said:
'lord_helmet said:
'Native said:
'lord_helmet said:
'Christo said:
I'm just dumbfounded Drogba still starts on the bench.
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Why?
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Even at 33, hes better than Torres
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CLEARLY he's not, he's no where near the player he used to be.
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I agree Torres is nowhere near the player he used to be. Drogba, on the other hand, is still a beast and has the ability to change a game.
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I'm dumbfounded as to what games you've been watching. Crazy americans, stick to what you know :P
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If this is Lord Helmet from fanball... I know that dude >>>> hey! (kud)but either way- he's completely wrong. Drogba gives Chelsea a much xxxxxx a lot better shape offensively and- imagine this- scores goals. Torres- not so much so far.
 
'El Floppo said:
If this is Lord Helmet from fanball... I know that dude >>>> hey! (kud)but either way- he's completely wrong. Drogba gives Chelsea a much xxxxxx a lot better shape offensively and- imagine this- scores goals. Torres- not so much so far.
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It sure is, I remember you well, hope you're doing good? :hifive:I kind of agree that I'm completely wrong, nothing new there I guess hehe. If you look at Chelsea as a whole that is. But if you were to just compare the 2 players at this point in time, then Torres is the better player. And no its not even close.I'll stick my neck out and predict that Torres gets it going before long, he's beginning to look more and more like the player he was in Liverpool. Now he 'just' needs goals.
 
tasker will be happy that i can't watch this live, but following;

31min: Good Lord, is that Jermain Defoe playing? I genuinely hadn't noticed. To be fair, this is Old Trafford, where Tottenham haven't won in donkeys' years, so I couldn't expect too much involvement from the Spurs striker.

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'The Gator said:
tasker will be happy that i can't watch this live, but following;31min: Good Lord, is that Jermain Defoe playing? I genuinely hadn't noticed. To be fair, this is Old Trafford, where Tottenham haven't won in donkeys' years, so I couldn't expect too much involvement from the Spurs striker. :lmao:
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He's been absolutely non-existent.
 
'Eephus said:
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'CletiusMaximus said:
40 year old Brad Friedel in Goal for Spurs today.
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good news. if he had to play second fiddle to Gomes, it would be pretty clear that it's time to hang them up.
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I bet he does a Keller where he plays a couple of years in MLS to end where he started.
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I don't think Friedel speaks American anymore :shrug:
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His accent is so thick. Harkes picked up a heavy accent when he was there but no where near Friedel's. I bet ESPN is hoping he wants to announce when he is done to fill two quota's :)
 
CCL games this week.

Four games this week instead of five, as Toronto and Dallas play each other.

All times EDT.

Tuesday 23 August

Seattle at Monterrey, 8:00, Fox Soccer Channel

Colorado at Real Espana, 10:00, Fox Soccer Channel

Wednesday 24 August

Dalllas at Toronto, 8:00, Fox Soccer Channel

Thursday 25 August

CD Alajuelense at Los Angeles, 10:00, Fox Soccer Channel

 
'ffldrew said:
Wedlock MOM looks like berbetov better find a comfy seat each week
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I keep hearing that Berbatov wants to stay and fight for his spot, but at the moment he is the number four or five striker (Rooney, Hernandez, Welbeck). Maybe he likes the bench role? Seems odd, but he does appeart to lack motivation at times.
 
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MLS and Blackburn have agreed upon a transfer fee for George John.

http://t.co/RBhtlhL

although Dallas says nothing officially agreed upon yet

Brian Straus (@BrianStraus)

8/22/11 6:09 PM

Statement from FC Dallas president and CEO Doug Quinn: “George (John) flew to Greece today to take care of passport issues...."

Brian Straus (@BrianStraus)

8/22/11 6:09 PM

Quinn continued: "We are talking to Blackburn about a possible transfer, but no deal is finalized at this time."

 
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