Reds in the burgh – Liverpool Fans in Edinburgh

Our first real comment!

Alan Binns Apr 25th, 2007 at 10:45 am

I was only 5 years old and out in the street looking for pals to play with on the famous day in 1966. I didnt know why everyone was inside and watching football on the old black and white telly we had. Then suddenly in the late afternoon/early evening everything went mad and my brother explained to me what had happened. [I wish I had appreciated it!!}
I was swiftly introduced to football and a game thus ensued in our back yard.
Within 3 days I had chosen a favourite team which was Everton because I had been taken by the applaudits of the performance of Alan Ball who was my choice of favourite player.
I followed Alan’s career with interest and actually met him at The Shay [Halifax Town when he turned up there to meet his dad [also Alan Ball] who was the Manager of Halifax. Alan signed me an autograph very kindly 6 times! [I was only about 7 years old] and it left an impression as he was my hero and so very kind.
I watched him in later years when I lived in Blackpool for a few years and he had returned there as Player/ manager. He was about 3 moves ahead of every other player in football thinking and moves and despite his age, his peers and team mates couldnt keep up with him.
I cried the odd tear on hearing of his loss today and feel its such a waste at a fairly young age. He had lots more to offer life.
Sleep well Alan.
Alan

Thank you Alan

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Liverpool are favourites to beat Chelsea in the race to sign Manchester City defender Micah Richards. (The People)

And if the Hammers do manage to stay up, the clubs that are relegated from the Premiership could start legal proceedings as West Ham escaped a points deduction over the Tevez/Javier Mascherano affair. (Sunday Express)

Atletico Madrid striker Fernando Torres, who has been linked with a summer move to Liverpool, has the Merseyside club’s famous ‘You’ll never walk alone’ slogan on the inside of his captain’s armband.

Liverpool say they have not forgotten about Benfica winger Simao Sabrosa since a bid for the winger was rejected in 2005. (Independent)

Blackburn want to buy back Craig Bellamy from Liverpool – but they will not offer Morten Gamst Pedersen as bait. (Daily Star)

Juventus have joined Liverpool and Chelsea in the race for Valencia striker David Villa. (Daily Mirror)

Striker Francis Jeffers, who is currently on loan at Ipswich, is set to leave Blackburn in the summer after Rovers, who are also keeping tabs on Liverpool forward Craig Bellamy, admitted there was a question mark over his future. (Various)

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho says if he had Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez’s record he would have been sacked by now. (Various)

Liverpool midfielder Steve Gerrard, whose side face Chelsea in a Champions League semi-final, says “the things I have got at home, the medals and memorabilia, they mean more to me than extra noughts in my bank account”. (Daily Mirror)

Blues boss Mourinho fears Liverpool players will try to provoke Didier Drogba into a booking that would lead to him missing the second leg. (Various)

Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard says that the Champions League semi-final against Liverpool is not about revenge. (Daily Mirror)

Liverpool midfielder Bolo Zenden says he was right to walk away from Chelsea to join Middlesbrough in 2003, despite turning his back on title triumphs and cup wins. (Daily Mirror)

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/default.stm

Not only do we enjoy a cold beer and match of the day, but we also come up with ingenious solutions to difficult situations. So why do women live longer than men. Maybe these pictures provide a clue?

… and the winner is ….

Liverpool won the FA Youth Cup after beating Manchester United 4-3 in a penalty shoot-out at the end of the second leg at Old Trafford.

Liverpool secure FA Youth Cup win

RAFA DELIGHTED FOR YOUTH CUP HEROES

1. There is a vast difference in grounds with regards to length and width, thus varying the quality of the play.

2. Pitches vary from the well-grassed to the completely bald.

3. Remember it is possible to score at both ends, but one end per 45 minutes is favourable.

4. Tackling from behind is not always an offence – check with ground owner.

5. Be careful, as after a few pints a ground appears to be of Premiership standard but in reality would not even be eligible as a council dumping ground.

6. Only some grounds offer five-a-side facilities.

7. Don’t ever make public your desires to play at Wembley,also,never mention pitches previously visited.

8. Extra time is dependent on subsequent pitch bookings.

9. If the ground does not seem to have under-soil heating suggest calling the game off, possibly even contact coroner.

10. When building a team it is always nice to finish with Seaman at the back.

11. Wet pitches allow for long sliding tackles.

12. Always tread carefully when leaving the pitch and entering the tunnel.

13. Personal morals may be compromised by local derbies.

14. It is illegal to play on small, unturfed pitches.

15. From time-to-time the goal may be obstructed by a highly absorbent goalie.

16. Russian grounds are frequently more grassy.

17. Very few grounds are found with executive boxes.

18. Be wary of grounds with room for coaches.

19. Always be on the look out for grounds that host ladies football two evenings a week

Dirty dan, the man who runs the nfield.co.uk blog site and inspired us to create this one, is back!

http://evild.blogspot.com/2007/04/hmm.html

Oh well, next Tuesday boys! Atleast you didn’t crash your Dad’s new car!

 need I say anymore?

Moanrinho does!

“It wouldn’t surprise me if they chased Drogba for 90 minutes to see if he can get a yellow card,”

But if you play only one competition for half of the season, then you’ve great conditions. Since January they’ve played only Champions League.

blah blah

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/c/chelsea/6588559.stm

Alan Ball will be remembered by most people for his part in England winning the World Cup in 1966 (Incase any Scots have forgotten!)

Full name James Alan Ball, Jr.

Date of birth 12 May 1945

Place of birth Farnworth, England

Date of death April 24, 2007 (aged 61)

Height 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)

Playing position Midfield

Youth clubs

1960-1961Bolton Wanderers
1961-1962Blackpool

Senior clubs¹

1962-1966 Blackpool
1966-1971 Everton
1971-1976 Arsenal - Then he played for a real club!

1976-1978 Southampton
1978-1979 Philadelphia Fury
1979-1980 Vancouver Whitecaps
1980-1981 Blackpool
1981-1982 Southampton
1982-1983 Eastern AA
1983-1984 Bristol Rovers

National team

1965-1975 England

Teams managed

1980-1981Blackpool
1984-1989Portsmouth
1989-1991Stoke City
1991-1994Exeter City
1994-1995Southampton
1995-1996Manchester City
1998-1999Portsmouth

Rest In Peace…

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/6590715.stm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_Ball_(footballer)

San Miguel and I where looking over the PFA team of the season last night and we couldn’t believe how many Scum players where in the team.

PFA Premier League Team of the Year:
Edwin van der Sar, Gary Neville, Nemanja Vidic, Rio Ferdinand, Patrice Evra (all Man Utd); Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, Cristiano Ronaldo (all Man Utd) and Steven Gerrard (Liverpool); Didier Drogba (Chelsea) and Dimitar Berbatov (Tottenham)

Anyway reading on theredcauldron he reckons the following should of made the team (see below). Yeah I supposes that dirty diving Ronaldo did deserve both awards, after last summers events you just knew he was going to have a fantastic season. 

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/6582201.s…

Goalkeeper: David James (Portsmouth)
Despite being an England reject, James has certainly lived up to his expectation and broke a new league record with the number of clean sheets during his career. Despite a couple of comical cockups, his performance has been consistent and is it any wonder why Portsmouth have the second best defensive record outside the top 4?
Left-back: Joleon Lescott (Everton)
A steal for only 2.5million GBP, he excelled despite being played out of position at the left back slot. He fitted into the Everton team so wonderfully and had a great partnership with Joseph Yobo before being shifted to the left to cover the spot left empty by Alex Pistone and Nuno Valente.
Centre Back: Nemanja Vidic (ManYoo)
Deserves his spot in the team and formed a formidable partnership with Rio Ferdinand in the heart of the defence. Tough tackling and rugged, he has adapted to the pace of the English game well.
Centre Back: Ricardo Carvalho (Chelsea)
Often away from the limelight perhaps due to his partner being a media darling in England, he has been the pillar of Chelsea’s defence and when John Terry was absent through injury, he made a step forward and even had a couple of important goals in his belt.
Right-back: Steve Finnan (Liverpool)
Despite that slump in his form earlier this season, he has picked up brilliantly and is back to claim his title of ‘Mr. Consistency’. With the arrival of Alvaro Arbeloa, he had to be at his best and is currently Liverpool’s best player in terms of statistics from Opta and the best defender in the league.
Left Wing: Ryan Giggs (ManYoo)
Okay, he plays in central midfield as well but the Welsh winger has been reborn after being doubted as too old and no longer have the speed to terrorise down the left flank. He has turned into an intelligent playmaker with an eye for the killer ball and a scorer of some great free kicks.
Central Midfield: Michael Essien (Chelsea)
Played all around the pitch except up front, he has became the utility man of Chelsea this season and has excelled everywhere he played. Energetic and tenacious, the Ghanaian midfielder has become such an asset for Chelsea and his performance merits a place within the team of the year.
Central Midfield: Paul Scholes (ManYoo)
Another reason why ManYoo has been so good this season. Their players who looked past it and lost their ‘legs’ suddenly found their hunger and their experience being vital for United’s title charge. Still score some crucial goals and didn’t lose that playmaking skills over the years. But he still needs to watch his discipline and learn how to tackle.
Right Midfield: Ronaldo (ManYoo)
See above.
Striker: Dimitar Berbatov (Spurs)
A newcomer and performed exceptionally well. His built suits the hustle and bustle of the Premiership and already found his scoring touch in his first season in the league. Consistent performer and if he could improve on his ‘away form’, he’ll be hard to hang on for Spurs.
Striker: Benni McCarthy (Blackburn)
The man who scores so many goals yet nobody knows him. One of the most underrated players in the league despite performing exceptionally well. Just like Berbatov, it’s his first season in the Premiership and he was initially bought in to replace the outgoing Craig Bellamy. But they didn’t expect him to come this good….pleasant surprise for Mark Hughes, most definitely!

http://theredcauldron.blogspot.com/2007/04/no-qual…