March 27th, 2008
Randoms: Century Becks & Bad Ballers
Jermain Defoe is like, so over it. Danielle Lloyd however, is not. She threw a drink in the face of his latest conquest and got herself and new non-footie bf thrown out of the Funky Buddha club. Her agent should call for a Jeremy Kyle intervention, stat.
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Cheryl Cole needs your clicks. Her hubby is an arse and she’s losing a WAG off to some random we’ve never heard of. Do the right thing, Kickettes.
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Speaking of the Coles, need an Ashley look-a-like to annoy and/or tackle someone at your next shindig? How about this guy?. He’s er… well, he’s shite. (via pies)
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Vague but juicy baller ‘blind item’ from the Mirror: “Which Premiership footballer is chasing his team-mate’s girlfriend? The player in question is sneakily sending her raunchy text messages…“
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Half of the reason why we love Sir Becks is his resilience in the face of numerous peaks and valleys. The other half is because he’s so bloody hot. But whatevs. Also, last night’s game? Meh.
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I will admit that I have a hard time watching Spanish football – the players seem to spend more time rolling on the ground screaming bloody murder than they do playing. It would be a lot better if they just actally kept themselves vertical. The diving just wrecks the flow of the game and is unbelivably annoying.
Posted by The Fourth Official on 03/27 at 09:06 AM
Thanks, Nicole. Kelly Dalglish performs a similar function on Setanta. Because of her dad, she thinks she is the all-knowing footy chick. "How do you feel after that win?" Whatev.
Don’t diss Kelly!! She does seem knowledgable about football but the men are always really condescending of her, but with that surname she’s practically royalty (except she’s now given up that blessed surname for her skank-ass husband’s name, cha)
I think la liga is more technical throughout the league, but played at a slower pace with more stoppages because the refs are so fussy….the italian league is sooo tactical but I find that fascinating…BUT for raw excitement, passion, a frenetic pace, the EPL is the best <img src="http://www.kickette.com/images/smileys/smile.gif" width="19" height="19" alt="smile" style="border:0;" />
I’ve read that the Liverpool players are envious of Crouchy cos Abi is so ‘down-to-earth’ yada yada <img src="http://www.kickette.com/images/smileys/raspberry.gif" width="19" height="19" alt="raspberry" style="border:0;" /> so she must be a really great actor cos in that thing with her and janice she came across as a dumb blonde with her head in the clouds, but whatever.
So I reckon the WAG in question is Abi, and it’s another Liverpool player texting her on the sly <img src="http://www.kickette.com/images/smileys/wink.gif" width="19" height="19" alt="wink" style="border:0;" />
TFO – that was a great article – thanks for sharing.
Danielle Lloyd is so patethic is funny <img src="http://www.kickette.com/images/smileys/lol.gif" width="19" height="19" alt="LOL" style="border:0;" /> I mean, what bloke wants to be with her when she says that all she wants is to be a WAG?!?
And speaking of the English drout on strikers:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/sp…
The young English kids want to play midfield. There was an interview in last month’s United magazine with SAF saying it’s very hard to find English center forwards – he gets zillions of calls from scouts saying they found a great new midfielder, but rarely a center forward.
After reading that link, there are ZERO English players in the top 10 PL scorers.
(testing out my new link as well)
I’m sorry – but that other chick is not a WAG… voted for our Cheryl fo’shizzle.
And didn’t we all already know that Danielle is all about class <img src="http://www.kickette.com/images/smileys/wink.gif" width="19" height="19" alt="wink" style="border:0;" />
I’m not sure what that bracket business was about, except an obvious nod to March Madness (college basketball tournament for the non-USers out there).
As usual, I only got to watch highlights of the Eng v Fra game. Crappy ones at that. They make it so hard to get video highlights these days!! Youtube and Daily Motion have them removed within minutes these days. Anyone know of a reliable site for decent quality vids?
Anyhow, judging by the Guardian minute-by-minute and the lack of footage showing england with possession in the 8+ minutes of highlights I saw, there were no surprises. I was disappointed to see none of Trezeguet… so sad… if only Domenech realized his hotness alone is enough reason to play him each and every game!
Anyway, this is my problem with english football. The EPL promotes itself as “the best league in the world” and it drives me crazy. The problem is, english football itself is mediocre. I love the enthusiasm of the fans, but where would Manchester United be without C-Ron? Chelski is made by its foreign players, and is Torres is Liverpool’s Ronaldo. Of course, people love to hate Arsenal, but if the english learned to pass like *that*, then they might be a force to be reckoned with.
Anyhoo, if I actually got cable and could only choose GolTV or Fox Soccer Channel (which shows primarily EPL games), I’d go with the former.
A) The guys are hotter in Serie A and La Liga
B) Having to watch a bunch of middle and bottom of the table teams in the EPL is kind of painful.
Everyone likes to watch fixtures like last Sunday’s matches, but it’s games like Aston Villa v Wigan compared to Valencia v Getafe that tell you more about a league. It’s a shame england won’t be at Euro 08, but they don’t deserve to be there.
How about them Tupac and French Gary Neville? They seem to be coming along quite well.
I just want to clarify that Erin Andrews is a former University of Florida Gator and she has accomplished a LOT for women in the sports industry. In just a few short years, she has pretty much moved up the ladder & isn’t so far away from a desk job! I haven’t worked with her but I have met her at a couple UF events and she has always been pleasant. I think a lot of women hate on her because she can handle her own and she does it in her heels! Let’s not hate fellow Kickettes, let’s congratulate. I would love to be the sideline correspondent for any sporting event, & they wouldn’t even have to pay me!
Something Kinda Ooooh…what in the WORLD is that about?!
I play the violin. We have a concert on Sunday night.
Here’s a link to the PL top scorers:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_prem…
And to be COMPLETELY OT, I heart David Padgett of the Louisville basketball team.
Question – of the top scorers in the epl right now – how many are english?
I can only remember ronaldo and torres.
Small problem if we don’t have a couple of scoring strikers.
Well yes, I can totally and completely see your point. I don’t watch any reality television because its always seemed so….uninteresting. But then I do like kelly clarksons voice and I like girls aloud. View them as serendipity – they may have won because they’re cute and perky and pretty, but they also have ended up producing something that’s harmless fun and good music. Something to bop around the house to and wonder what the hell they mean by the lyrics (if anything) and how they keep a straight face when singing them.
What instrument do you play?
Erin Andrews looks like those uptight LA bitches I went to school with, so Cheryl gets my vote purely on bias, and sympathy.
What comment weirdness? I haven’t noticed anything.
When writing comments half the letters dont appear, so I have to go back through and fill them in.
Oh good. Thought for a moment it meant I wouldn’t be allowed to comment anymore…
Ugh…I know who the other “WAG” is…her name is Erin Andrews, she’s an American sportscaster. ::rolls eyes:: I had to work with her a few times (I work for a sports network in the US). Let’s just say she’s one of those girls who KNOWS she’s hot and not afraid to show it…or straddle your BF/husband. But why is she a WAG? I didn’t think she was dating an athlete. Oh well.
I voted for Cheryl!
When writing comments half the letters dont appear, so I have to go back through and fill them in.
And they may not know her, but surely they can see her!!!! She is much hotter than the other woman! Not sure why I care so much actually…….
Thanks, Nicole. Kelly Dalglish performs a similar function on Setanta. Because of her dad, she thinks she is the all-knowing footy chick. “How do you feel after that win?“ Whatev.
That woman Cheryl’s against is a sideline reporter here in the US. Basically, since it’s sports and only men watch sports and men can’t handle anything if there’s not an attractive woman involved (sarcasm), there’s always a chick that tells inane stories from the sidelines and then at halftime asks the coach really dumb questions like “how do you plan on winning?“ Erin Andrews is the most well-known of those sideline chicks.
It’s a little funny to read that you all don’t know who she is because I guarantee that most of the American men voting in that competition don’t have a clue who Cheryl or her husband are! But those of us civilized and informed Americans who know our footie know what’s what.
What comment weirdness? I haven’t noticed anything.
Pussycat, I’m also planning to order from Amazon UK. They don’t have “Tangled Up” on US iTunes yet so I’ll definitely have to order from Amazon.
Problem is, though, I’m a classical musician, and I hate hate hate TV music talent shows. They’re popularity contests. In fact, most talent shows are popularity contests. I’m completely embarrassed to like GA.
Rusty – I actually ordered their greatest hits cd from Amazon UK. They recently became available on itunes – we get 58 songs over here.
Same as Fourth for me – Jermaine and Dani – Whatever!!! Waste of vodka drinking space!
Voted for Cheryl, not really sure what for. But after seeing her compition I had to do something!!Who the hell is that woman? Cant have one of our own losing out to that old trollop!!!!
Why would anyone want a Cashley looky-likey?? The real thing is bad enough!
Papers and Mags do this all the time, you will never find out who because most the time it’s all rubbish!
Glad you agree about Wes Brwn, everytime he gets the ball I was cringing!! And sorry, but Lamps has status of most over rated player, and aint nobody taking that away from him! Stevie G just has bad games when he most needs a good one!
Owen has not lost it, he’s only 28, still more for him to give. Just isn’t match sharp.
Rio did neither good nor bad in my opinion.
And Bentey is a cocky little shite, but I like him! And yes the goalie situ needs to be sorted seven years ago!!
(Still getting comment ‘weirdness’ too)
Danielle and Jermaine? Wag on.
The Ashley Cole lookalike. Ace.
Beckham? I thought he did alright last night. I mean, he is like 33 and has a banged up knee. I still find him absolutely amazing. Ferdie was AMAZING. So glad he was el capitan.
I didn’t really notice anyone else either.
As an outsider, I can tell you that the EPL is still much more exciting than Serie A and La Liga.
Serie A games are *yawn*…<img src="http://www.kickette.com/images/smileys/confused.gif" width="19" height="19" alt="confused" style="border:0;" />
La Liga has (occasionally) exciting games but never with the same pace and speed as the Premier League. This year in particular the big clubs are playing terribly and it’s absolutely no fun, unless Aguero is playing for Atletico.
So if I was given the choice, rest assured, I’d go for the EPL at the blink of an eye.
Downing is a good Premier League player – he is not an international. Owen is past it – I don’t hate to say it. Bentley has potential for England, and he’s hot, so I hope he hangs around. I have faith in Fabio. But there aren’t any more brilliant English players hiding in the bushes – so he has to work with what he’s got. And he’s only had the guys in training what, six times? So, let’s keep at it. Onwards and upwards . . .
I think you were bang on, TFO. Stewart Downing was so dire! I loved the commentator at one point just blurted out, “OH DEAR…“
Funny!
And David Bentley…WTF?
Hargreaves and Rio were great as per usual. Gerrard, barely noticed him. I thought Joe Cole wasn’t horrendous either.
I think Michael Owen might be past it. Hate to say it but I just did!
Sorry, I realized I was a bit harsh there not to mention that Rio was okay. He kept the French attack threat minimized, somewhat. Effusive, aren’t I?
Jermaine/Danielle? TFO is, like, so over it.
I clicked for Cheryl. Have no idea who the other chick is. Have no idea what I’m voting for. I hope it’s not the Democratic candidate for President.
Her significant other? The sooner the useless piece of **** gets sold down to Scunthorpe, the better.
Vague but juicy item? Who else thinks the mystery man sounds like half the ballers in the EPL? Could the Mirror narrow it down a bit for us? Hair colour? Boot colour?
Becks. He was okay. But let’s call it a halt at 100, shall we? The rest of them – mama mia. I am sending an email to Capello this morning – please note, Wayne Rooney cannot play the lone striker. Something the last two England managers have already figured out – can we try something different? Owen Hargreaves, still the only world class player wearing an England shirt. Stevie G – the most overrated player ever to wear an England shirt. Wes Brown is not an international player. David James? Puhleeze, bring on Foster in a hurry, thank you. I’ll stop there. I need a Midol (or two) with my coffee this a.m.
Sorry Pussycat, I forgot you were American. How much Girls Aloud have you managed to find on iTunes?
Pussycat, I like to have back-up, non-computer forms of my music, in case something happens to it. I also don’t like the ITunes policy to prevent users from playing the music wherever they want. Also, there’s not as much Girls Aloud in the US library as there is in the UK library.
Rusty – you can actually download them on itunes. I gave into liking Girls Aloud a long time ago.
I can’t seem to be able to vote in that poll anymore, but as punishment from the musical gods from misidentifying Cheryl a few weeks ago, and dissing “American Idol” around the same time, I’ve discovered that I like Girls Aloud. When I move, I’m ordering their CDs.
I didn’t watch any games because had I done so, I wouldn’t have made it to orchestra rehearsal with *any* of my mental facilities intact.
The EPL at its best is exciting, open, aggressive, crossing, tackling football. It’s not the tactical, strategic, defensive chess match that is Italian football. But it has its own beauty. And it is taking on board many of the European attributes (which fans may or may not approve of). Certainly, as someone who has watched the game since the early 1980s, I think the English game has changed immensely in the past 10 years. These days it is combining the best of the old English style and the European game, because of the influence of European managers and players, and because English teams want to be successful in Europe. But I still prefer the EPL (in the top tier, anyway) to Italy or France or Spain. Yes, if you are watching Wigan v Middlesbrough, it can be bloody dire.
MXA,
I know it’s not just about the players’ hotness <img src="http://www.kickette.com/images/smileys/smile.gif" width="19" height="19" alt="smile" style="border:0;" />
That was a tongue in cheek comment. I’m sure the mid-table EPL games are exciting if you know the teams, but you don’t need that to enjoy a good football match (assuming you enjoy the sport itself). The technical quality of the game is where I have a problem, and the football culture of the country hosting a league inevitably influences that.
When the ball is being thrown around the face of goal, sure it gets exciting, but the way the ball gets there is where the beauty of the game lies.
The reason so many international players are in in england is money, not the excitement.
Jermaine Defoe.. Over It.
Cheryl Cole.. Gets My Vote Every time.
The Lookalike.. Who Cares
The Premiership Footballer Chasing His Team Mates Girlfriend.. I Wanna Know Who He Is!
Thanks Kickette x
It’s not just you MXA – my comments section has been skipping letters since the new site switch.
Kaya – I read the Guardian updates too! I love a thoroughly biased opinion. I will see the match when it’s replayed on Setanta tomorrow – boy was I glad to not spend 25$ on pay per view!
It’s early in the game for Fabio – I think he was just seeing what didn’t work. Rooney is not Torres so Gerrard isn’t going to be able to partner him the same way – there isn’t an English Torres or Ronaldo. Owen doesn’t have the legs and Crouch doesn’t play that style -Fabio is going to have to find some other way of getting this team working together and some other formation. I certainly hope that it’s not the non-English players on each PL team making the English ones look good, but I have this fear that it is.
And Gerrard always seems to kind of close in on himself if he’s not plying well and then he can’t shake himself out of it. Bring in the sports psychologists! Worked for Jurgen.
I actually enjoy the middle of the league games, less hype and they are usually more entertaining than the ‘big clubs’. Wigan/Blackburn earlier in the season was a thriller!! In any league, to enjoy a game you have to know and appricate the team. Sometimes it’s not just about hotness (yes I really did just say that).
The EPL is the most exciting league and that is why foreign players want to play in England. The England team are not any represetation of our leagues, nor do I think they have ever been said to be. Two totally different things, the EPL rocks whereas England pretty much suck!