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Charlton 1 Liverpool 0
This is getting ridiculous. Liverpool's Champions League destiny is out of their own hands now with another shitty performance. I can't wait until this fcuking season is over and I hope they don't make fourth place. They do not deserve to be in the Champions League and Gerard Houllier does not deserve to have a job after this campaign. Absolutely embarassing.
This is getting ridiculous. Liverpool's Champions League destiny is out of their own hands now with another shitty performance. I can't wait until this fcuking season is over and I hope they don't make fourth place. They do not deserve to be in the Champions League and Gerard Houllier does not deserve to have a job after this campaign. Absolutely embarassing.
Red Forever
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Very much agree, I cant take any more of this season!!! After bieng humiliated by Arsenal I thought we'd come back and take it to Charlton....I mean it is only Charlton!!!
Not only does Houllier need to go but about 8 of the team need to go with him. We are no longer a elite team we can just be grouped along with the Villa's and Charltons now.
It scares me to think were we'd be if it was'nt for Gerrard!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Not only does Houllier need to go but about 8 of the team need to go with him. We are no longer a elite team we can just be grouped along with the Villa's and Charltons now.
It scares me to think were we'd be if it was'nt for Gerrard!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Footy Choons.........
Captain, Further to our delightful comma-littered conversation of the other day; if the Pigbag song I suggested does not whet your Debbie Boone/Pat Benatar/Bonnie Tyler palate, try 'Strings for Yasmin' by Tin Tin Out.
England's ninth best side run out to that one on occasion as well........
Captain, Further to our delightful comma-littered conversation of the other day; if the Pigbag song I suggested does not whet your Debbie Boone/Pat Benatar/Bonnie Tyler palate, try 'Strings for Yasmin' by Tin Tin Out.
England's ninth best side run out to that one on occasion as well........
Soccernet says Houllier may not lose his job even if the Reds don't finish fourth. That Liverpool do not fire managers (haven't in fifty years you know, kind of like how they hadn't lost to Charlton at Anfield in fifty). That he could get another chance to take a run at the title. Take a run at the title? Is that what he calls it? More like spending massive amounts of dosh on shitty players and sending the team into a fcuking freefall they may never recover from. If he is back next year I may have to change allegiances. Tottenham aren't that bad are they? What am I saying, I'd rather shoot hyrochloric acid down the end of my dink than support Spurs.
Rangerforever
Well-Known Member
Houllier must be the only Scouser WITH a job at this point......
Now, THAT'S pathetic.
Are you circumsized?
No need for the hydrochloric acid down your dink if you aren't.
You wouldn't be allowed to join the Yiddos anyway.
Now, THAT'S pathetic.
Are you circumsized?
No need for the hydrochloric acid down your dink if you aren't.
You wouldn't be allowed to join the Yiddos anyway.
Red Forever
New Member
I have supported Houllier for a while now, but a jokes a joke...............and we are one!!!
Liverpool are closer to Leeds than they are to Arsenal right now and thats pathetic!! Of course I want us to finish 4th but a part of me is saying f**k it and hoping we dont so they clean house.
At this rate no-one will ever sign for us and the few decent players we have will piss off!!
PLEASE Houllier leave NOW!!!!
Lets start new and bring in O'Neill............then maybe Rangers might have a chance of winning something!!
Liverpool are closer to Leeds than they are to Arsenal right now and thats pathetic!! Of course I want us to finish 4th but a part of me is saying f**k it and hoping we dont so they clean house.
At this rate no-one will ever sign for us and the few decent players we have will piss off!!
PLEASE Houllier leave NOW!!!!
Lets start new and bring in O'Neill............then maybe Rangers might have a chance of winning something!!
Red Forever
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LEST WE FORGET
In memory of the 96 people that lost their lives watching a game they loved. All fans of the game will never forget you.
April 15th 1989
YOU'LL NEVER WALK ALONE
In memory of the 96 people that lost their lives watching a game they loved. All fans of the game will never forget you.
April 15th 1989
YOU'LL NEVER WALK ALONE
Don't feel too bad RF - everyone else is in the same fcuking vote right nowRed Forever said:
. Great shout on Hillsbrough as well ...... cannot believe it's been 15 years already.Went home at lunchtime today to watch the Arse & Leeds game ....... 3-0 Arsenal at halftime and it's now 5-0 with Henry bagging 4 fcuking goals ..... and there's still 20 minutes to be played
His penno was an absolute stroke of genius ....... an incredibly cheeky chip - a definite must see on the highlights tonight. Cnuts.
RF, Walks,
I was ten minutes from being at Hillsboro' that day. Living in Nottingham at the time I was to meet some mates in the City Square and go to the game with them...but I got there too late and the went. I went with a mate to Leicester to watch a then Div 2 match vs Chelsea. If Chelsea won they would go up to Div 1 and I believe they did.
Midway through the first half the PA announcer came on and said that there was crowd trouble at the Forest v Pool SF. A lot of the crowd cheered....but didn't know what kind of crowd trouble.
I worked in a very busy pub in downtown Nottingham and we always had lots of Forest fans coming in . That night it was packed but as silent as a morgue.
A lot of people were really cut up. I remember a few minutes past three the following Saturday all the traffic lights in Nottingham were put on red for a few minutes. You could have heard a pin drop in the town centre.
I will never forget that.
Daz
I was ten minutes from being at Hillsboro' that day. Living in Nottingham at the time I was to meet some mates in the City Square and go to the game with them...but I got there too late and the went. I went with a mate to Leicester to watch a then Div 2 match vs Chelsea. If Chelsea won they would go up to Div 1 and I believe they did.
Midway through the first half the PA announcer came on and said that there was crowd trouble at the Forest v Pool SF. A lot of the crowd cheered....but didn't know what kind of crowd trouble.
I worked in a very busy pub in downtown Nottingham and we always had lots of Forest fans coming in . That night it was packed but as silent as a morgue.
A lot of people were really cut up. I remember a few minutes past three the following Saturday all the traffic lights in Nottingham were put on red for a few minutes. You could have heard a pin drop in the town centre.
I will never forget that.
Daz
Red Forever
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Liverpool 1 Scum 0
Ok weve had a fcukin awful season, but I'm lovin todays result!! Get in there...we played our balls of today. Thank god we finally had a player on the pitch who knew how to take a spotter. He may be gone at the end of the season but Murphy's a god for the day. Three winners in four years against Utd, thats not bad!!
Did anyone else hear that stat, thats the first penalty scored against Utd at Castle Greyskull in 15 years!!!!! Maybe Fergie will lodge an appeal with the FA and try and get the result reversed.
Also after today there can be no comparisons between Keane and Stevie G, the torch has been passed. Gerrard absolutely bossed the midfield today.
Well enjoy this reds fans........for now!!!!
COME ON YOU REDS!!!!
Ok weve had a fcukin awful season, but I'm lovin todays result!! Get in there...we played our balls of today. Thank god we finally had a player on the pitch who knew how to take a spotter. He may be gone at the end of the season but Murphy's a god for the day. Three winners in four years against Utd, thats not bad!!
Did anyone else hear that stat, thats the first penalty scored against Utd at Castle Greyskull in 15 years!!!!! Maybe Fergie will lodge an appeal with the FA and try and get the result reversed.
Also after today there can be no comparisons between Keane and Stevie G, the torch has been passed. Gerrard absolutely bossed the midfield today.
Well enjoy this reds fans........for now!!!!
COME ON YOU REDS!!!!
Re: Liverpool 1 Scum 0
Amen brother. First time in I cannot remember that my nose did not end up in the paper while watching them. Even though they really only had the one opportunity, there was something different. Grittier lineup with Carragher, Murphy, Gerrard all starting. This team is nothing without Gerrard. No where close to saying the boys are back, but for one day in a long year, hope once again lives on.
Red Forever said:
Amen brother. First time in I cannot remember that my nose did not end up in the paper while watching them. Even though they really only had the one opportunity, there was something different. Grittier lineup with Carragher, Murphy, Gerrard all starting. This team is nothing without Gerrard. No where close to saying the boys are back, but for one day in a long year, hope once again lives on.
Houllier's diary........
Sorry about the formatting but I'm a lazy bastard who thinks you're all cnuts anyway.......
Houlliers Diary
Sunday:
Spent the morning reading the reports of yesterday's game. Wild
overexaggeration, as always. Cannot for the life of me understand the
phrases they throw at me. Consistency? Workrate? Goals? Made a note to tell the press that these are exactly the attributes I have instilled
in my team. Once I point it out to them, I'm sure they'll see what I mean.
Received a phonecall from Kirky. Apparently, he broke his thumb on the
TV remote last night. Have told him not to worry. His England chance
will come eventually.
Caught Salif rummaging through my bins again. Tried to grab him, but he
ran away. Seemed to be giggling uncontrollably.
Monday:
Dioufy rang in first thing. He says he's too busy to train today. I'm a
little disappointed, but he's promised that his performance won't be
affected.
The boys played some five-a-side, and all looked very sharp. Milan hit
the back of the net with every shot, and I've promised him that, as
long as he works hard on his tackling, I'll find a position in the team for
him shortly.
Emile gave me a nice chocolate bar after training. He told me he was
worried about his lack of goals in training. I gave him a big cuddle,
and he left smiling.
I'm so proud of my boys.
Tuesday
Dioufy rang in first thing. Apparently he is feeling unwell, and can't
make it in again. I know it must be really bad ? I'm sure I could hear
the voices of two nurses in the background.
Told the boys to practice their penalties in training today. Steven hit
the target every one. He'll make useful back-up if ever michael is
injured.
Followed that with some endurance running. It's amazing how fit these
players are, almost as if they hadn't put in any effort in the last
match. Unfortunately, Danny didn't complete the course after running
into a letterbox. Says he didn't see it at all, which is a little
confusing.
Gave the boys a tactical lesson in the afternoon. It's a pleasure to
see their brows so furrowed in concentration. Devised a cunning ploy to
confuse the opposition. Have told Sami to kick the ball long to Emile,
and Emile to bluff defences by NOT jumping for it. In the ensuing
confusion, it'll be easy for Michael to nip in and grab a goal.
Everyone else seems to be having trouble grasping the concept, but Emile just smiled at me, to show he understands. I can always rely on Emile.
Wednesday.
Dioufy can't make it again. He says he is still suffering from a virus,
but that he's thinking about the game at all times. I really do admire
that boy's attitude.
Some of the boys requested that we do some work on corners and free
kicks today, but I told them that, at this stage in their progression,
it is far more important to work on our fluidity. So, instead, we
staged a full practice match and I discovered not only that Danny has the
makings of a world class centre half, but also that Djimi, with his raw
pace, might be worth a try on the wing some day. Have made a note of
it, maybe to try in the Uefa cup next season.
Phil returned from his scouting trip this weekend. I'm saving the club
so much money by only using the Eurostar for these excursions, I just
know Rick will be pleased. Phil tells me he's seen an exciting player
in a match between Monaco and St. Etienne. Etienne lost 6-1, but
apparently they have a young midfielder with a tough tackle, and an eye for a pass. Could be the next Patrick Vieira. I've sent phil back straightaway to see how many positions the lad can play. I've a feeling he might be useful back-up for Dioufy.
Caught Stephane looking at me darkly today. You'd think that since I am
the only manager to ever put him in his natural position, he'd be a
little more grateful.
Got home to find a big bouquet of flowers on my doorstep, from 'E'.
Have no idea who this might be, but they've brightened the place up much more than those dusty pictures of Zinedine. He never calls anymore.
Thursday.
Still no sign of Salif, although I'm sure I saw him running through the
background on the news last night, wearing that underwear I'm missing.
Got a phonecall from police in Spain to say that they found Dioufy
asleep in a car park in Barcelona. Looks like he's been out there for
the whole week clubbing. I have to say, I'm a little disappointed with
his attitude, but when I see him I'll let him know that his place in
the squad is safe. I always expected him to reach a plateau about now
anyway.
An agent representing someone named Joaquin called me today to say that his client might be interested in a move to Liverpool. Have to say, I'm
very angry that people are trying to unsettle Danny and Dioufy. Put the
phone down on him.
Lively training today though, and I would say Michael is about 67.5%
sharp now. He'll be banging in the goals soon enough.
Emile scored one as well, but started to cry when Steven said 'about
time too'. I gave him a cuddle and he asked if he could come over for
dinner to discuss his future. Unfortunately, I have plans with the wife
tonight, so I had to say no. He looked so sad.
Friday.
Let the boys relax today. The champions league will be decided soon,
and I don't want my poor lambs mentally burnt out before the end of the
season. Caught Jamie turning Sky sports on, and only just stopped him
before everyone else saw. I can't have my boys listening to any of the
nasty lies those 'news' channels churn out.
A letter arrived today addressed to 'M. O'Neill'. Very strange indeed,
but Rick said it must just be a fault with the postal system.
Salif finally turned up for training, but spent most of the day sat in
a corner muttering to himself, and giggling. Steven says he's crazy, but
I'm glad I bought him ? a dressing room needs some character, and Salif
lightens the place up a lot.
Told the boys to get an early night in preparation for the big game
tomorrow. Although I never like to focus too much on the opposition,
they may be 4th from bottom, but I can see what talent they have, and
they might even make a late surge for our precious, our champions
league spot. We need to be focused.
Saturday
I cannot write anything today. I am so angry with that linesman. Emile
came off the pitch in tears again. How are we supposed to progress if
nobody will stop attacking my poor players?
Sunday
Spent the morning reading the reports of yesterday's game. Wild
overexaggeration, as always. I cannot for the life of me unders?
Sunday.
Decided not to read the match reports this morning. So many of those
journalists are obviously Manchester United fans, I cannot for the life
of me see any other reason for them continually overlooking the
positives that we can take from our recent string of defeats. I can see
my players growing as men, learning from each setback, and becoming
stronger in the end, yet everyone else seems determined to focus on our
league position, rather than on the progress we are obviously making.
Spent the afternoon working with Joe and the keepers. Obviously, for a
man as busy as myself, keepers are low on the list of priorities, so
it's a good thing I have someone as excellent as Joe to rely on.
We worked with Jerzy, Patrice and Kirky, who's just returned from his
broken finger, and it was good to have Joe highlight their weak areas
for me. With Jerzy he's most concerned about his shot-stopping, because
his focus and catching are obviously so excellent. So I devised a
cunning plan to make Jerzy spend the whole afternoon seeing how far he
can kick the ball. I think once he understands the way a ball moves
when you kick it really, REALLY far, his stopping will improve.
Patrice's display was flawless, the best of the day, so I'm pleased I
have him as back up if either of my more expensive keepers gets injured
before a carling cup match, or pre-season firendly.
Ended on a sour note though: as Kirky took his cap off at the end of
the session, his wrist shattered in 14 places. He'll be Englands number one someday.
Monday
Arrived at Anfield to find Emile in my office, sniffing my chair. He
can be a strange boy sometimes, but I have to remember what he can do on the training pitch, and that he's the best player in the world when he has a smile on his face. He gave me a big hello cuddle and left smiling, so I know he'll do well today.
Two odd things happened today ? firstly, I bumped into a man named
Ritchie, who swears blind he plays for Liverpool, but I have never laid
eyes on him in my entire life! I've told Rick to increase security, and
had him thrown out.
The second thing was a call I received from Steve heighway, talking
about something called the academy. He says there are lots of brilliant
players there dying to play for Liverpool. I've sent Phil off on the
Eurostar to find out where this place is ? you never know, they may
have the next Platini for a knockdown price!
Training was not so good today ? the boys all seemed a little down
about Saturday's defeat. I decided to give them another motivational speech, and they all left laughing. It's so nice that my boys can see the
positives in defeat when I highlight them. Stephane was in hysterics,
which is great, because he's been very sullen recently for some reason.
Tuesday
The injury crisis deepens! Igor broke a cheekbone today when he came to my office and walked into the doorframe. The trouble is that he is so
focused on thinking about the game, that he often doesn't see what's
right in front of him! This is the first time I've been worried all
season though ? Igor is the rock on which this team is built, so losing
him to injury is a terrible blow.
I gave Phil his surprise present today. He's complained recently that
the boys don't seem to be listening to him, so I bought him a brand new
megaphone. He was thrilled, and went off straightaway to talk to
michael about his contract situation.
That contract is becoming a real problem. Everyone seems so focused on it, but I don't understand why. Michael's agent informs me that the
current contract doesn't even run out til 2010, and I've made it clear
I'll negotiate with all players 2 years before expiry. What's the big
deal?
Training today was great, and john Arne achieved a new club record of
92 metres with a single kick! I've put him down on the teamsheet for
Saturday already. We may be up against the champions, but they won't
know what's hit them when john Arne and Emile take to the field!
Wednesday
Found something very disturbing today while using the shower in my
office. Someone had drilled through the wall and put a tiny camera in
there to watch me bathing! I can't believe the depths the press will
stoop to these days. There was a whole library of tapes in there as
well all labelled 'The Boss'. Sometimes I wonder if being such a respected public figure is worth all the press nonsense that comes with it.
Still, the day ended well ? I caught the Eurostar to Paris for the G14
meeting tomorrow. Not only will I be a speaker at the meeting, but
rumour has it that Salif was last seen in this area a few weeks ago,
offering sweeties to bus passengers. Hopefully I'll run into him. Might
even have time to take in a match as well.
One odd thing though ? a I left Liverpool, I'd swear I saw Rick in a
car with a man in a tracksuit, heading for Anfield. I waved at him, but he
closed the windows and sped off. Very strange.
Thursday
Had a wonderful time at the G14 meeting. Everyone seemed very friendly
to me, and Alex and Arsene had a great laugh when they saw me. It's
nice to be so popular. Seems to be something afoot at G14 though ? I
overheard a couple of people talking about some club being mid-table,
and not deserving to be there. I'd say this is a little unfair ?
Barcelona have had a bad season, true, but they are still a massive
club!
My speech was well received. Normally the speeches are a little dull,
but everyone was more than happy to laugh at my little jokes. I gave a
speech on the future of football, and everyone seemed very impressed
with my theory that if we make boots heavier, the ball could be kicked
further. I saw lots of people comparing notes here.
It's so nice to be so well thought of by one's peers.
In the evening I managed to see a PSG game. They were playing Lille at
home, and due to injury were fielding a very young midfielder who was
the spitting image of a young Jean-Pierre Papin!! He didn't affect the
game too much, and scored a very unlucky own goal, but I'm not going to
overlook such potential with all these other managers in the city! I
called Rick and told him to put in a 12 million pound bid immediately.
Rick seemed unsure, but I got David to make him agree to it. It's a
good thing David trusts my judgment, or we may miss out on a future great.
The fans will be so excited!
Friday
Arrived back in Liverpool, and was a little disappointed to find only
Emile was there to meet me. Still, he gave me a lovely big hug and was
even kind enough to check that my wallet hadn't fallen out of my back
pocket! Such a thoughtful boy.
Had to make it a great day in training today, with such a big match
tomorrow, so I organised the squad into two teams to play a full match
against each other. Unfortunately, there was a great deal of arguing
about which side Steven was going to play on, but we eventually decided
that he should sit the session out. We still had one player too many,
so the rest of the players voted to use Djimi as a goalpost. I've often
though Djimi has the makings of a fine keeper, so seeing him standing
by the goal made me resolve to try him out there next season. He has all
the natural attributes I'm looking for.
Received a call from Steve in Birmingham in the afternoon. He's
apparently prepared to pay 5 million for Emile, but I've told him he'll
need to at least double that figure. He was very angry about this, and
said he thought I was 'clueless'. I'm glad I didn't agree to his offer.
I couldn't imagine what would happen to poor Emile playing for such a
nasty man!
The boys seem extremely focused for the game tomorrow. I couldn't get a
word out of them, but there was a murmur of appreciation when I told
them the team for the game.
I've decided not only to give John Arne a try at Right back, but also
to drop steven back as a replacement for Igor. I'm so lucky to have a
group of players who are all able to play any position and still give exactly
the same level of performance.
And with the opposition made so confused, little Michael should be able
to nip in and grab us some goals.
Saturday
Well, another defeat, but not the hammering that some of the press were
predicting, and as I said after match, no one can really expect
football to be played in that wind. The fans were a little unhappy ? I got booed when I took Emile off, but their right back seemed determined to knock him down at every opportunity.
There are plenty of positives to take from the game, and apart from
those two goals, I thought John Arne showed great potential as a
rightback.
As it happens, both Newcastle and Charlton lost as well, so it was
rather a good day for us in the hunt for 4th place. I just know the
fans will be happy when they think about that.
Sorry about the formatting but I'm a lazy bastard who thinks you're all cnuts anyway.......
Houlliers Diary
Sunday:
Spent the morning reading the reports of yesterday's game. Wild
overexaggeration, as always. Cannot for the life of me understand the
phrases they throw at me. Consistency? Workrate? Goals? Made a note to tell the press that these are exactly the attributes I have instilled
in my team. Once I point it out to them, I'm sure they'll see what I mean.
Received a phonecall from Kirky. Apparently, he broke his thumb on the
TV remote last night. Have told him not to worry. His England chance
will come eventually.
Caught Salif rummaging through my bins again. Tried to grab him, but he
ran away. Seemed to be giggling uncontrollably.
Monday:
Dioufy rang in first thing. He says he's too busy to train today. I'm a
little disappointed, but he's promised that his performance won't be
affected.
The boys played some five-a-side, and all looked very sharp. Milan hit
the back of the net with every shot, and I've promised him that, as
long as he works hard on his tackling, I'll find a position in the team for
him shortly.
Emile gave me a nice chocolate bar after training. He told me he was
worried about his lack of goals in training. I gave him a big cuddle,
and he left smiling.
I'm so proud of my boys.
Tuesday
Dioufy rang in first thing. Apparently he is feeling unwell, and can't
make it in again. I know it must be really bad ? I'm sure I could hear
the voices of two nurses in the background.
Told the boys to practice their penalties in training today. Steven hit
the target every one. He'll make useful back-up if ever michael is
injured.
Followed that with some endurance running. It's amazing how fit these
players are, almost as if they hadn't put in any effort in the last
match. Unfortunately, Danny didn't complete the course after running
into a letterbox. Says he didn't see it at all, which is a little
confusing.
Gave the boys a tactical lesson in the afternoon. It's a pleasure to
see their brows so furrowed in concentration. Devised a cunning ploy to
confuse the opposition. Have told Sami to kick the ball long to Emile,
and Emile to bluff defences by NOT jumping for it. In the ensuing
confusion, it'll be easy for Michael to nip in and grab a goal.
Everyone else seems to be having trouble grasping the concept, but Emile just smiled at me, to show he understands. I can always rely on Emile.
Wednesday.
Dioufy can't make it again. He says he is still suffering from a virus,
but that he's thinking about the game at all times. I really do admire
that boy's attitude.
Some of the boys requested that we do some work on corners and free
kicks today, but I told them that, at this stage in their progression,
it is far more important to work on our fluidity. So, instead, we
staged a full practice match and I discovered not only that Danny has the
makings of a world class centre half, but also that Djimi, with his raw
pace, might be worth a try on the wing some day. Have made a note of
it, maybe to try in the Uefa cup next season.
Phil returned from his scouting trip this weekend. I'm saving the club
so much money by only using the Eurostar for these excursions, I just
know Rick will be pleased. Phil tells me he's seen an exciting player
in a match between Monaco and St. Etienne. Etienne lost 6-1, but
apparently they have a young midfielder with a tough tackle, and an eye for a pass. Could be the next Patrick Vieira. I've sent phil back straightaway to see how many positions the lad can play. I've a feeling he might be useful back-up for Dioufy.
Caught Stephane looking at me darkly today. You'd think that since I am
the only manager to ever put him in his natural position, he'd be a
little more grateful.
Got home to find a big bouquet of flowers on my doorstep, from 'E'.
Have no idea who this might be, but they've brightened the place up much more than those dusty pictures of Zinedine. He never calls anymore.
Thursday.
Still no sign of Salif, although I'm sure I saw him running through the
background on the news last night, wearing that underwear I'm missing.
Got a phonecall from police in Spain to say that they found Dioufy
asleep in a car park in Barcelona. Looks like he's been out there for
the whole week clubbing. I have to say, I'm a little disappointed with
his attitude, but when I see him I'll let him know that his place in
the squad is safe. I always expected him to reach a plateau about now
anyway.
An agent representing someone named Joaquin called me today to say that his client might be interested in a move to Liverpool. Have to say, I'm
very angry that people are trying to unsettle Danny and Dioufy. Put the
phone down on him.
Lively training today though, and I would say Michael is about 67.5%
sharp now. He'll be banging in the goals soon enough.
Emile scored one as well, but started to cry when Steven said 'about
time too'. I gave him a cuddle and he asked if he could come over for
dinner to discuss his future. Unfortunately, I have plans with the wife
tonight, so I had to say no. He looked so sad.
Friday.
Let the boys relax today. The champions league will be decided soon,
and I don't want my poor lambs mentally burnt out before the end of the
season. Caught Jamie turning Sky sports on, and only just stopped him
before everyone else saw. I can't have my boys listening to any of the
nasty lies those 'news' channels churn out.
A letter arrived today addressed to 'M. O'Neill'. Very strange indeed,
but Rick said it must just be a fault with the postal system.
Salif finally turned up for training, but spent most of the day sat in
a corner muttering to himself, and giggling. Steven says he's crazy, but
I'm glad I bought him ? a dressing room needs some character, and Salif
lightens the place up a lot.
Told the boys to get an early night in preparation for the big game
tomorrow. Although I never like to focus too much on the opposition,
they may be 4th from bottom, but I can see what talent they have, and
they might even make a late surge for our precious, our champions
league spot. We need to be focused.
Saturday
I cannot write anything today. I am so angry with that linesman. Emile
came off the pitch in tears again. How are we supposed to progress if
nobody will stop attacking my poor players?
Sunday
Spent the morning reading the reports of yesterday's game. Wild
overexaggeration, as always. I cannot for the life of me unders?
Sunday.
Decided not to read the match reports this morning. So many of those
journalists are obviously Manchester United fans, I cannot for the life
of me see any other reason for them continually overlooking the
positives that we can take from our recent string of defeats. I can see
my players growing as men, learning from each setback, and becoming
stronger in the end, yet everyone else seems determined to focus on our
league position, rather than on the progress we are obviously making.
Spent the afternoon working with Joe and the keepers. Obviously, for a
man as busy as myself, keepers are low on the list of priorities, so
it's a good thing I have someone as excellent as Joe to rely on.
We worked with Jerzy, Patrice and Kirky, who's just returned from his
broken finger, and it was good to have Joe highlight their weak areas
for me. With Jerzy he's most concerned about his shot-stopping, because
his focus and catching are obviously so excellent. So I devised a
cunning plan to make Jerzy spend the whole afternoon seeing how far he
can kick the ball. I think once he understands the way a ball moves
when you kick it really, REALLY far, his stopping will improve.
Patrice's display was flawless, the best of the day, so I'm pleased I
have him as back up if either of my more expensive keepers gets injured
before a carling cup match, or pre-season firendly.
Ended on a sour note though: as Kirky took his cap off at the end of
the session, his wrist shattered in 14 places. He'll be Englands number one someday.
Monday
Arrived at Anfield to find Emile in my office, sniffing my chair. He
can be a strange boy sometimes, but I have to remember what he can do on the training pitch, and that he's the best player in the world when he has a smile on his face. He gave me a big hello cuddle and left smiling, so I know he'll do well today.
Two odd things happened today ? firstly, I bumped into a man named
Ritchie, who swears blind he plays for Liverpool, but I have never laid
eyes on him in my entire life! I've told Rick to increase security, and
had him thrown out.
The second thing was a call I received from Steve heighway, talking
about something called the academy. He says there are lots of brilliant
players there dying to play for Liverpool. I've sent Phil off on the
Eurostar to find out where this place is ? you never know, they may
have the next Platini for a knockdown price!
Training was not so good today ? the boys all seemed a little down
about Saturday's defeat. I decided to give them another motivational speech, and they all left laughing. It's so nice that my boys can see the
positives in defeat when I highlight them. Stephane was in hysterics,
which is great, because he's been very sullen recently for some reason.
Tuesday
The injury crisis deepens! Igor broke a cheekbone today when he came to my office and walked into the doorframe. The trouble is that he is so
focused on thinking about the game, that he often doesn't see what's
right in front of him! This is the first time I've been worried all
season though ? Igor is the rock on which this team is built, so losing
him to injury is a terrible blow.
I gave Phil his surprise present today. He's complained recently that
the boys don't seem to be listening to him, so I bought him a brand new
megaphone. He was thrilled, and went off straightaway to talk to
michael about his contract situation.
That contract is becoming a real problem. Everyone seems so focused on it, but I don't understand why. Michael's agent informs me that the
current contract doesn't even run out til 2010, and I've made it clear
I'll negotiate with all players 2 years before expiry. What's the big
deal?
Training today was great, and john Arne achieved a new club record of
92 metres with a single kick! I've put him down on the teamsheet for
Saturday already. We may be up against the champions, but they won't
know what's hit them when john Arne and Emile take to the field!
Wednesday
Found something very disturbing today while using the shower in my
office. Someone had drilled through the wall and put a tiny camera in
there to watch me bathing! I can't believe the depths the press will
stoop to these days. There was a whole library of tapes in there as
well all labelled 'The Boss'. Sometimes I wonder if being such a respected public figure is worth all the press nonsense that comes with it.
Still, the day ended well ? I caught the Eurostar to Paris for the G14
meeting tomorrow. Not only will I be a speaker at the meeting, but
rumour has it that Salif was last seen in this area a few weeks ago,
offering sweeties to bus passengers. Hopefully I'll run into him. Might
even have time to take in a match as well.
One odd thing though ? a I left Liverpool, I'd swear I saw Rick in a
car with a man in a tracksuit, heading for Anfield. I waved at him, but he
closed the windows and sped off. Very strange.
Thursday
Had a wonderful time at the G14 meeting. Everyone seemed very friendly
to me, and Alex and Arsene had a great laugh when they saw me. It's
nice to be so popular. Seems to be something afoot at G14 though ? I
overheard a couple of people talking about some club being mid-table,
and not deserving to be there. I'd say this is a little unfair ?
Barcelona have had a bad season, true, but they are still a massive
club!
My speech was well received. Normally the speeches are a little dull,
but everyone was more than happy to laugh at my little jokes. I gave a
speech on the future of football, and everyone seemed very impressed
with my theory that if we make boots heavier, the ball could be kicked
further. I saw lots of people comparing notes here.
It's so nice to be so well thought of by one's peers.
In the evening I managed to see a PSG game. They were playing Lille at
home, and due to injury were fielding a very young midfielder who was
the spitting image of a young Jean-Pierre Papin!! He didn't affect the
game too much, and scored a very unlucky own goal, but I'm not going to
overlook such potential with all these other managers in the city! I
called Rick and told him to put in a 12 million pound bid immediately.
Rick seemed unsure, but I got David to make him agree to it. It's a
good thing David trusts my judgment, or we may miss out on a future great.
The fans will be so excited!
Friday
Arrived back in Liverpool, and was a little disappointed to find only
Emile was there to meet me. Still, he gave me a lovely big hug and was
even kind enough to check that my wallet hadn't fallen out of my back
pocket! Such a thoughtful boy.
Had to make it a great day in training today, with such a big match
tomorrow, so I organised the squad into two teams to play a full match
against each other. Unfortunately, there was a great deal of arguing
about which side Steven was going to play on, but we eventually decided
that he should sit the session out. We still had one player too many,
so the rest of the players voted to use Djimi as a goalpost. I've often
though Djimi has the makings of a fine keeper, so seeing him standing
by the goal made me resolve to try him out there next season. He has all
the natural attributes I'm looking for.
Received a call from Steve in Birmingham in the afternoon. He's
apparently prepared to pay 5 million for Emile, but I've told him he'll
need to at least double that figure. He was very angry about this, and
said he thought I was 'clueless'. I'm glad I didn't agree to his offer.
I couldn't imagine what would happen to poor Emile playing for such a
nasty man!
The boys seem extremely focused for the game tomorrow. I couldn't get a
word out of them, but there was a murmur of appreciation when I told
them the team for the game.
I've decided not only to give John Arne a try at Right back, but also
to drop steven back as a replacement for Igor. I'm so lucky to have a
group of players who are all able to play any position and still give exactly
the same level of performance.
And with the opposition made so confused, little Michael should be able
to nip in and grab us some goals.
Saturday
Well, another defeat, but not the hammering that some of the press were
predicting, and as I said after match, no one can really expect
football to be played in that wind. The fans were a little unhappy ? I got booed when I took Emile off, but their right back seemed determined to knock him down at every opportunity.
There are plenty of positives to take from the game, and apart from
those two goals, I thought John Arne showed great potential as a
rightback.
As it happens, both Newcastle and Charlton lost as well, so it was
rather a good day for us in the hunt for 4th place. I just know the
fans will be happy when they think about that.
Stepchild, KNVB - Thoughts?
Striker hits out at 'Ginger Day'
Thursday April 29 2004
Reading striker Dave Kitson has hit out at the club and supporters for organising a "ginger day" tribute for Saturday's final home game of the season against West Brom.
Fans are planning to wear ginger wigs and orange t-shirts as a tribute to flame-haired Kitson and his ginger-haired team-mate Steve Sidwell.
Reading have been encouraging supporters to participate in the occasion and even announced that a local shop will sell ginger wigs at a discount.
But Kitson has accused the club of being "discourteous" by failing to ask his permission.
"I have spent all of my time going to places like Ninian Park and the New Den just getting harassed about the colour of my hair to the point where you want to fight back.
Striker hits out at 'Ginger Day'
Thursday April 29 2004
Reading striker Dave Kitson has hit out at the club and supporters for organising a "ginger day" tribute for Saturday's final home game of the season against West Brom.
Fans are planning to wear ginger wigs and orange t-shirts as a tribute to flame-haired Kitson and his ginger-haired team-mate Steve Sidwell.
Reading have been encouraging supporters to participate in the occasion and even announced that a local shop will sell ginger wigs at a discount.
But Kitson has accused the club of being "discourteous" by failing to ask his permission.
"I have spent all of my time going to places like Ninian Park and the New Den just getting harassed about the colour of my hair to the point where you want to fight back.
Captain Shamrock
Well-Known Member
Liverpool 2 Boro 0
Captain Shamrock
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Cry baby, cry baby, stick your finger in your eye baby.....Good pics, CDK. I hate that cnut.
Leeds are almost in the same shape as the Huns right now financially....and that isn't good. I heard Smith might be going to Huns like every other player in England, Croatia, France, Germany.....and the rest of the European Union....
Leeds are almost in the same shape as the Huns right now financially....and that isn't good. I heard Smith might be going to Huns like every other player in England, Croatia, France, Germany.....and the rest of the European Union....
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