[the_egonomist]

Was going through today's Pune Mirror and I read that thaksin has put up the whole Man City squad for sale

Cheers.

[the_egonomist]

Oh dear,

Thaksin Shinawatra wants Man City clear-out - Football News - Telegraph

The promise of Man City failed to deliver. Its hard to believe that Thaksin would even consider dismantling a squad such as Man City.

Well he does the money to buy again.

Cheers.

[swagatsinha]

Yup, read that one yesterday. The management has denied such claims, but you can never be sure with Thaksin. If he can fire Sven, he might fire the squad for being unhappy at Sven's firing!!

Doncaster have reached the League 1 playoff final, where they shall play Leeds for a place in the Championship. They beat Southend 5-1.
BBC SPORT | Football | League One | Doncaster 5-1 Southend (Agg 5-1)

I was wondering about Man City's 8-1 thrashing. Maybe they didn't want to get below Fulham in the Fair Play table, that is why they didn't play well!! Just a thought, but it was Micah Richards' column that gave me the idea!!

BBC SPORT | Football | Micah Richards column

[polpot]

Although its a few days late, but i forgot to post the latest

Avram Quote of the Day

"I do not think the world is against Chelsea, or English football, but in this case there were some coincidences for Manchester United."

He believes that United won the crown due to refreeing help!!!!!!...




PS: this may sound distasteful, but that fellow just cant stop talking now. Hence this post. Apologies to All Chelsea supporters, i have nothing against the club.

[swagatsinha]

Nice season review.
Do read:
BBC SPORT | Football | Premier League | How the title was won

[anvesh23]

Today is the FA Cup Final : Portsmouth Vs Cardiff

I am going to root for the underdogs and go for a giant killing victory for Cardiff ( yes I am a FA Cup Romantic )

Portsmouth's current form worries me :

Lost the last four of the league season, and not won in five, since defeating West Ham 0-1 at Upton Park on 8 April.

But they are a stronger and should be favourites considering their squad .

It will be a good game to watch for sure !

for more : BBC SPORT | Football | FA Cup | Portsmouth v Cardiff

[gvi.shekar]

Another Dutch player to watch out for is Ibrahim Afellay. He is of Moroccan descent. He was selected both, for the Morocco and Netherlands national teams. He chose Netherlands.

He is a right winger and was voted the Dutch footballer of the year, 2007.
He has scored 11 goals in 70 appearances for PSV.



P.S. I have made a quiz on a football legend. Can I post it here???

[deepu]

Originally Posted by gvi.shekar

P.S. I have made a quiz on a football legend. Can I post it here???

with pleasure

[gvi.shekar]

Here goes

1. What is the actual name of the Athlete of the Century?

2. Who spotted Pele and for which club did he play professionally?

3. What was the name of Pele's first team?

4. What is Pele's 1000th goal popularly called and to whom did he dedicate it to?

5. In which year did Pele score the gol de placa and against whom?

6. What was Peles jersey number with the New York Cosmos and to whom did he present it to in his last game?

7. What was the pecularity of the last game that Pele played?

8. How many worldcup medals has Pele received?

9. How many goals has Pele scored for Brazil and in how many appearances?

10. Pele was the first black person to be featured on the cover of which magazine?

11. Which EPL side did Pele agree to scout for?

12. What is Peles total goals scored including non-competitive matches/ friendlies?
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Post your answers till midnight

[swagatsinha]

1. What is the actual name of the Athlete of the Century?
Edson Arantes Nascimento De Pele

2. Who spotted Pele and for which club did he play professionally?


3. What was the name of Pele's first team?


4. What is Pele's 1000th goal popularly called and to whom did he dedicate it to?


5. In which year did Pele score the gol de placa and against whom?


6. What was Peles jersey number with the New York Cosmos and to whom did he present it to in his last game?


7. What was the pecularity of the last game that Pele played?


8. How many worldcup medals has Pele received?
3

9. How many goals has Pele scored for Brazil and in how many appearances?


10. Pele was the first black person to be featured on the cover of which magazine?


11. Which EPL side did Pele agree to scout for?


12. What is Peles total goals scored including non-competitive matches/ friendlies?

Will keep adding if I recall. Is googling allowed?