[Merged] The Football Thread 2005/2006 Season - Page 6

danielf · 25-05-2005, 23:14

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Originally Posted by Marge

I wonder how many Liverpudlians will actually make it into work tomorrow

I'm expecting a quiet train ride tomorrow morning

The fireworks have started...

kronas · 25-05-2005, 23:15

if your a man utd fan here (many are) then watch the ITV news now after the break malcom glazer gets cornered and refuses to answer questions about man utd and grins like an idiot

danielf · 25-05-2005, 23:18

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Originally Posted by kronas

malcom glazer gets cornered and refuses to answer questions about man utd and grins like an idiot

Well, he is American...

Marge · 25-05-2005, 23:19

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Originally Posted by kronas

if your a man utd fan here (many are) then watch the ITV news now after the break malcom glazer gets cornered and refuses to answer questions about man utd and grins like an idiot

He looks like a complete buffoon with a idiotic smile on his chops, talk about the lights on but no-one at home. Whats up Malc, cat got your tongue ??

kronas · 25-05-2005, 23:24

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Originally Posted by Marge

He looks like a complete buffoon with a idiotic smile on his chops, talk about the lights on but no-one at home. Whats up Malc, cat got your tongue ??

yep, i agree his sons seem jerks too to use a phrase common phrase

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Originally Posted by danielf

Well, he is American...

lets not hate on countries....just the people who run them

Marge · 25-05-2005, 23:27

Well didn't take me long but I'm sick of "you'll never walk alone" already

kronas · 25-05-2005, 23:29

im happy for them congrats (yes im a man utd fan)

Roy MM · 25-05-2005, 23:30

Now if the "Pool" had lost on pens, i wonder how many would have been in here having a whinge?

iadom · 25-05-2005, 23:35

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Originally Posted by Chris T

It's daft that the holders don't get a bye into the next tournament like they do in the World Cup. But I wouldn't hold my breath waiting for UEFA to do something as sensible as to change the rules in this case.

As far as I am aware the hosts get a bye, the holders of the World Cup do not.

**Paul** · 25-05-2005, 23:40

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Originally Posted by iadom

As far as I am aware the hosts get a bye, the holders of the World Cup do not.

I think the hosts and holders get a bye.

iadom · 26-05-2005, 00:03

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Originally Posted by Paul M

I think the hosts and holders get a bye.

To be honest I am not sure, but a few days ago I read an article in the Telegraph on the very subject of Liverpool's possible entry as holders and someone from UEFA said that he could see no reason why they should, as even the World Cup holders do not get automatic entry into the next competition.

Clarification needed I think.

Charlie_Bubble · 26-05-2005, 00:40

Up to and including the world cup in 2002 the host country and holders have automatically qualified. This time, it has changed, don't ask me why, to only the hosts automatically qualifying.

http://fifaworldcup.yahoo.com/releas...formats_en.pdf

TigaSefi · 26-05-2005, 00:52

Liverpool!!! Liverpool!!! What a team!! and what a game!!!! and What a WIN!!!!!!!!

danielf · 26-05-2005, 00:52

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Originally Posted by Charlie_Bubble

Up to and including the world cup in 2002 the host country and holders have automatically qualified. This time, it has changed, don't ask me why, to only the hosts automatically qualifying.

http://fifaworldcup.yahoo.com/releas...formats_en.pdf

Looking at that document, I just wondered if joint organisation might play a role. In 2002 Japan/Korea organised, and with France being the holder, only 29 teams actually played to qualify. Perhaps they figured having a potential 3 out of 32 qualify automatically was pushing it a little?

Charlie_Bubble · 26-05-2005, 01:07

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Originally Posted by danielf

Looking at that document, I just wondered if joint organisation might play a role. In 2002 Japan/Korea organised, and with France being the holder, only 29 teams actually played to qualify. Perhaps they figured having a potential 3 out of 32 qualify automatically was pushing it a little?

Possibly.

35 hours and I fly out to Chicago to watch England in their US tour games.

Driving from Chicago to New York for the second game v Columbia! Should be a laugh. Will still be on a high from tonight's win too.