The beautiful game...English style.

Tony · #**241** 10-15-2003, 02:39 AM

Why it`s Arsenal TOP of the Prem fair play league on the day they finally responded to 12 misconduct charges, under Wenger they have received 52 red cards and look like losing half their team through suspension

Were you at Sheffield Adam ?

Adam · #**242** 10-15-2003, 04:12 AM

It was at West Brom, Tony.

Yes i was there, dissapointing evening.

Its worrying to see that we are destroying all teams below us yet our two defeats have come against the (now) top two.

Adam

Tony · #**243** 10-17-2003, 02:20 AM

that time again,welcome to ELL- and Rd Marty the Leeds supporters will be pleased to see Rio again

**Marty** · #**244** 10-17-2003, 01:58 PM

Im off to Elland Road this mornin' always love my jaunts over the pennines matey, its always a better atmosphere than City the Leeds game, we should go top with a win this weekend given the other fixtures....see you there..

Marty

**Marty** · #**245** 10-18-2003, 10:12 PM

The United from Manchester (sorry Tony) play a blinder against the United from Leeds, and Keano's season just gets better & better, more sublime footwork from our young number 7, maturity from Rio, and the best performance i've seen from Gary Neville...we did feel very welcome too Tony (we are scum and we know we are....apparantly...ahhh terrace banter is a joy lol)

As for Chelsea "Ouch" to let Henry in like that......

Tony · #**246** 10-19-2003, 01:02 AM

the reds always looked dangerous and deserved their win

The two old warhorses Batty and Keane showed the youngsters a thing or two with Keano winning by a short head

All round good game Marty

**Marty** · #**247** 10-22-2003, 01:09 PM

Utd beat Rangers at Ibrox, and who should score but Phil Neville, wonderful team performance specially second half.....

**Marty** · #**248** 10-23-2003, 10:59 AM

Aston Villa have cancelled the contract of Turkish defender Alpay by mutual consent.

The 30-year-old came under intense media pressure after his country's Euro 2004 qualifier with England in Istanbul where he had a bust-up with David Beckham.

Alpay was given 10 days off by Villa but after a meeting with the club's executive directors he has left the club with immediate effect.

"In light of recent events, it would have been difficult for Alpay to represent Aston Villa again in the future," said Villa chairman Doug Ellis. Aston Villa have cancelled the contract of Turkish defender Alpay by mutual consent.

The 30-year-old came under intense media pressure after his country's Euro 2004 qualifier with England in Istanbul where he had a bust-up with David Beckham.

Alpay was given 10 days off by Villa but after a meeting with the club's executive directors he has left the club with immediate effect.

Aston Villa chairman Doug Ellis continued

"The player himself was aware that life in England had become increasingly difficult for him and his family.

"Therefore, both parties agreed that the best course of action was for immediate termination of his contract which was due to expire in June 2004," Ellis told the club's official website.

Alpay's problems began when he goaded Beckham in the penalty area after the Real Madrid player missed a penalty in Istanbul.

The duo's confrontation continued at the half-time break with an alleged bust-up in the tunnel which is said to have involved several players from both sides.

After the game Alpay admitted that the Turks had tried to get Beckham to react so he would be sent off, but he then caused more outrage by accusing the England captain of head-butting him and spitting on his national shirt. How fickle we are, it was only five years ago that Beckham himself was so vilified, now he can do no wrong in England's eyes.

Marty

**Marty** · #**249** 10-25-2003, 08:09 AM

that Gerard Houllier must have heard the rumour that Martin O'Neill has just bought a house in Southport, Merseyside, given the undeniable first rate display the Kopites gave against Leeds. Despite today's result I still think trouble at t'mill and Houllier will be on his way pretty shortly.

Should I Stay Or Should I Go? Hmmm

Tony · #**250** 10-25-2003, 09:08 AM

No mention of Fulhams demolition of the Reds here Marty

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Another good result for you Adam, looks like we will be swapping
places

**Marty** · #**251** 10-25-2003, 09:24 AM

Thought it best to keep that one quiet Tony, we pressured and pressured but Fulham did play very very well & having Sir Alex in th cheap seats didnt help us either. All credit to Fulham.

Tony · #**252** 10-25-2003, 09:33 AM

<< Sir Alex in the cheap seats didnt help us either >>

How about Houli Marty looking to the history books

**Marty** · #**253** 10-28-2003, 10:41 AM

Carling League Cup Third Round

Arsenal v Rotherham Utd
Blackpool v Crystal Palace
Bristol City v Southampton
Leeds United v Man Utd
QPR v Man City
Wolves v Burnley
Bolton v Gillingham
Reading v Huddersfield

**Marty** · #**254** 10-28-2003, 03:03 PM

Sorry Tony, good game though mate, another Goal for Diego, oh oh oh oh, and what a surprise a Leeds/Man U game and the star of the show is named ERIC

Adam · #**255** 10-29-2003, 08:17 AM

The Reserve Cup.

United make a mockery of the competition.

And im not talking about Leeds.

We play Newcastle tonight.

Adam

Adam · #**256** 10-29-2003, 01:33 PM

And we beat Newcastle tonight!

Superb win.

And now for Manchester United at home in the next round........MARTY......

Adam

**Marty** · #**257** 10-29-2003, 01:51 PM

I'll need somewhere to stay for the evening of the game, I'll even bring the fox-burgers.

Adam · #**258** 10-29-2003, 02:07 PM

Im sorry, i've never actually met a Manchester United fan who attends games.

Adam

Tony · #**259** 10-30-2003, 12:58 AM

<< And im not talking about Leeds >>

Neither am I matey, great win at Newcastle

Looking grim for Rio Marty

**Marty** · #**260** 10-30-2003, 12:11 PM

Cant miss the chance to see United legend Ready Teddy coming back for more..What a welcome the European Cup Winner will get as well...Still a red at heart he made his way to the United dugout when he was substituted last time at the Theatre of Dreams with Spurs. Does indeed look grim for Rio, but at least the PFA are backing the lad, this could all be fallout from the Dwain Chambers affair and I hope he's given a fair hearing. I see Alex is on the phone to Harry right now to offer advice on touchline etiquette....