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Zidane to join Real Madrid's Beckham at LA Galaxy

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Former Real Madrid star Zinedine Zidane could follow ex-teammate David Beckham to LA Galaxy.
Bild says adidas, which have both players on their books, is in talks with MLS and Galaxy officials about sponsoring a deal for Zizou to come out of retirement and play alongside Beckham in a sensational midfield pairing.

The German sportswear giant have already sounded out Zidane about coming out of retirement for the venture and have been encouraged by the Frenchman's initial response. Remember he did come out of international retirement to play in the 2006 world cup.
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come to AU
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Rooney8 wrote:come to AU
AU has enough problems controlling their current squad, don't make discplinary record even worse, enough hot-heads as it is.
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aussie_ascoli wrote:
Rooney8 wrote:come to AU
AU has enough problems controlling their current squad, don't make discplinary record even worse, enough hot-heads as it is.
your a knob your only calling him a hot head because he head butted materazzi, he probably deserved it for all we know.....zidane is a gun,best of british to him.
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manU4life wrote:
aussie_ascoli wrote:
Rooney8 wrote:come to AU
AU has enough problems controlling their current squad, don't make discplinary record even worse, enough hot-heads as it is.
your a knob your only calling him a hot head because he head butted materazzi, he probably deserved it for all we know.....zidane is a gun,best of british to him.
He's a serial offender buddy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_-_SR62uz0
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aussie_ascoli wrote:
manU4life wrote:
aussie_ascoli wrote:
Rooney8 wrote:come to AU
AU has enough problems controlling their current squad, don't make discplinary record even worse, enough hot-heads as it is.
your a knob your only calling him a hot head because he head butted materazzi, he probably deserved it for all we know.....zidane is a gun,best of british to him.
He's a serial offender buddy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_-_SR62uz0
your still making your judgement on that incident.....who cares that hes got a few reds?whats your point?

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no doubt zidane was a quality player.. but at the same time his discipline was terrible.. i think he was sent off about 17 times in his career..
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aussie_ascoli wrote:
manU4life wrote:
aussie_ascoli wrote:
Rooney8 wrote:come to AU
AU has enough problems controlling their current squad, don't make discplinary record even worse, enough hot-heads as it is.
your a knob your only calling him a hot head because he head butted materazzi, he probably deserved it for all we know.....zidane is a gun,best of british to him.
He's a serial offender buddy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_-_SR62uz0
Only a 14-time serial offender :D

But I'm sure he was sufficiently provoked every time. Makes me wonder what would've happened if someone like Roy Keane responded to Materazzi in that game. Would there be any sympathy at all for him, both have similar records btw.
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manU4life wrote:
aussie_ascoli wrote:
manU4life wrote:
aussie_ascoli wrote:
Rooney8 wrote:come to AU
AU has enough problems controlling their current squad, don't make discplinary record even worse, enough hot-heads as it is.
your a knob your only calling him a hot head because he head butted materazzi, he probably deserved it for all we know.....zidane is a gun,best of british to him.
He's a serial offender buddy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_-_SR62uz0
your still making your judgement on that incident.....who cares that hes got a few reds?whats your point?

zidane> ascoli team
Yet you say Materazzi probably deserved it???? why make a judgement on Materazzi on that incident????
I was only having a laugh with my first point, i'm sure most people could of seen that.

no individual is greater than a club such as Ascoli, nor can a club such as Ascoli be bought out like ManU was. Ascoli is a true club, not a brand.
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Advertising is ruining the sport. That beckham fragrance is crap, you should smell my Valentino fragrance, it is tons better.
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Big_Chief wrote:
aussie_ascoli wrote:
manU4life wrote:
aussie_ascoli wrote:
Rooney8 wrote:come to AU
AU has enough problems controlling their current squad, don't make discplinary record even worse, enough hot-heads as it is.
your a knob your only calling him a hot head because he head butted materazzi, he probably deserved it for all we know.....zidane is a gun,best of british to him.
He's a serial offender buddy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_-_SR62uz0
Only a 14-time serial offender :D

But I'm sure he was sufficiently provoked every time. Makes me wonder what would've happened if someone like Roy Keane responded to Materazzi in that game. Would there be any sympathy at all for him, both have similar records btw.
keane and zidane are both quality...nothing wrong with a bit of mongrel in your game. if you wanna play netball than naff off. hate the fact softness is sneaking into the english game.....derbyshire and mccarthy carried on like twats against us on the weekend, faking injuries. 14 or so red cards aint that bad over 20 years :D
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aussie_ascoli wrote:
manU4life wrote:
aussie_ascoli wrote:
Rooney8 wrote:come to AU
AU has enough problems controlling their current squad, don't make discplinary record even worse, enough hot-heads as it is.
your a knob your only calling him a hot head because he head butted materazzi, he probably deserved it for all we know.....zidane is a gun,best of british to him.
He's a serial offender buddy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_-_SR62uz0
lol have a look at the hamburg player and how he reacts..

surely it didn't hurt THAT much. :shock:
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thats a joke just because of someones disciplinary record shouldn't make a difference weather you buy him or not...zidane,roy keane,viera..all copped a fair share of reds but still all quality
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manU4life wrote:
Big_Chief wrote:
aussie_ascoli wrote:
manU4life wrote:
aussie_ascoli wrote:
Rooney8 wrote:come to AU
AU has enough problems controlling their current squad, don't make discplinary record even worse, enough hot-heads as it is.
your a knob your only calling him a hot head because he head butted materazzi, he probably deserved it for all we know.....zidane is a gun,best of british to him.
He's a serial offender buddy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_-_SR62uz0
Only a 14-time serial offender :D

But I'm sure he was sufficiently provoked every time. Makes me wonder what would've happened if someone like Roy Keane responded to Materazzi in that game. Would there be any sympathy at all for him, both have similar records btw.
keane and zidane are both quality...nothing wrong with a bit of mongrel in your game. if you wanna play netball than naff off. hate the fact softness is sneaking into the english game.....derbyshire and mccarthy carried on like twats against us on the weekend, faking injuries. 14 or so red cards aint that bad over 20 years :D
manu4life, please dont compare anyone or thing with a club as great and as beautiful Ascoli, cos no offence, but you have NFI when it comes to clubs such as these... like aussie_ascoli said, Ascoli is a true club that brings a whole city together, not a franchise club who have more support in Malysia than their own city (City is more popular in Manchester than ManUSA, what does that say?!?!?).

Zidane is a wanka... was a wanka at Juve, was a wanka at Real and was a wanka when he retired... to say a wanka is greater than a club that has half its city population come out to watch them battle above their weight is ridiculous, offensive and makes you look a fool, because it shows you dont understand what their game is about, HEART, we know you demonstrate an understanding for supporting a franchise club that is used ot having things their own way and buying whoever they want, but you defiantely dont understand what its like to be an Ascolani and what a club like Ascoli means to Ascoli Piceno to be in Serie A.

so before you make such stoopid a statement my friend about a club that represents everything ManUSA is not... eat your maccas, buy your Nikes and get some AIG insurance and tell me how great it is to be American!
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I doubt they could afford Fernando. So I am sure they wont sign him.
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LFTWNG11 wrote:
manU4life wrote:
Big_Chief wrote:
aussie_ascoli wrote:
manU4life wrote:
aussie_ascoli wrote: AU has enough problems controlling their current squad, don't make discplinary record even worse, enough hot-heads as it is.
your a knob your only calling him a hot head because he head butted materazzi, he probably deserved it for all we know.....zidane is a gun,best of british to him.
He's a serial offender buddy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_-_SR62uz0
Only a 14-time serial offender :D

But I'm sure he was sufficiently provoked every time. Makes me wonder what would've happened if someone like Roy Keane responded to Materazzi in that game. Would there be any sympathy at all for him, both have similar records btw.
keane and zidane are both quality...nothing wrong with a bit of mongrel in your game. if you wanna play netball than naff off. hate the fact softness is sneaking into the english game.....derbyshire and mccarthy carried on like twats against us on the weekend, faking injuries. 14 or so red cards aint that bad over 20 years :D
manu4life, please dont compare anyone or thing with a club as great and as beautiful Ascoli, cos no offence, but you have NFI when it comes to clubs such as these... like aussie_ascoli said, Ascoli is a true club that brings a whole city together, not a franchise club who have more support in Malysia than their own city (City is more popular in Manchester than ManUSA, what does that say?!?!?).

Zidane is a wanka... was a wanka at Juve, was a wanka at Real and was a wanka when he retired... to say a wanka is greater than a club that has half its city population come out to watch them battle above their weight is ridiculous, offensive and makes you look a fool, because it shows you dont understand what their game is about, HEART, we know you demonstrate an understanding for supporting a franchise club that is used ot having things their own way and buying whoever they want, but you defiantely dont understand what its like to be an Ascolani and what a club like Ascoli means to Ascoli Piceno to be in Serie A.

so before you make such stoopid a statement my friend about a club that represents everything ManUSA is not... eat your maccas, buy your Nikes and get some AIG insurance and tell me how great it is to be American!
Is this the famous Liverpool supporter speaking? Tell me who owns your club btw? Thats right Americans. And I'm sure when you move into your nice new stadium, built by the Greenback of course, you will continue with your anti-american views. IMO your club will be far more American than Man United will ever be, because your club will be built and become stronger because of American ownership. Whereas, its clear in the case of Man United, that we were already a great club and that the Glazer family have merely used United as a money making venture, rather than advancing the club.

Yes Ascoli is a proud club with lots of heritage, but you are naive and ignorant in the ways of the world to think that there is anything wrong with being a world-famous club with an overseas empire. The way you rant, it is as though, we as Man United supporters should be ashamed that we have a huge following in lucrative markets such as Asia and America and that for some reason we should apologise or be ashamed of this. Your post also suggests that becuase we have money and following in overseas markets, that for some reason our game, club and supporters, lack in your words HEART. Are you serious? Where does this completley ridiculous assertion come from?

Man United has its support for one reason, its success came at a crucial time when globalisation and the deregulation of international economies was in full swing. Thus, becuase of this Man United was able to take advantage of their dominant on-field success and translate this into massive off-field success. Meanwhile, clubs like Liverpool, Chelsea and Arsenal who spent most of the 90's languishing 10-20 points off the pace have been condemned to playing catch-ups off the field in order to emulate Manchester United's success. At what point should Man United fans say yes, you're right we support a franchise club, devoid of any history (we've only been around for nearly 150 years and about 15 longer than your favourite english team). At what point should we apologise for the fact that Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea were a joke for the majority of the 90's and apologise for having the foresight to get a jump on our rivals that they have never been able to bridge since. At what point should we admit that having a following in Asia and America makes us not really a football club, merely a sporting brand or franchise as you so eloquently put it.

I'll tell you when we will admit this and thats never, because its the typical bs that gets thrown up by fans who support clubs that have failed to be competitive against us since the Premier League started and who hang their hats on past glories. I think its about time you gave up with your whole Man-USA swipes and all mancs are this.., blah, blah, blah. You are a one-trick pony and your jealous snipes and comments are wearing thin on me.

Btw, Man United is just as if not slightly more popular than City, so your are wrong there.

I also look forward to you getting batoned across the head protesting at the next G8 summit, if the last paragraph of your post is anything to go by.
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Big_Chief wrote:
Is this the famous Liverpool supporter speaking? Tell me who owns your club btw? Thats right Americans. And I'm sure when you move into your nice new stadium, built by the Greenback of course, you will continue with your anti-american views. IMO your club will be far more American than Man United will ever be, because your club will be built and become stronger because of American ownership. Whereas, its clear in the case of Man United, that we were already a great club and that the Glazer family have merely used United as a money making venture, rather than advancing the club.
Yes Man Utd can be classed as a great club and Liverpool arent....... haha what a joke i will not go into whos better but liverpool are also a great club. we had the 80's you had the mid to late 90's... plus everyone is gonna be biased and think theyre club is a great club, cardiff are a great club... 8)
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Never said Liverpool weren't a great club, because they are. I can see the inference you've made, but the point was that the Glazers are using Man United to make money in the immediate short-term, whereas the two yanks buying Liverpool are planning on building a bigger stadium in order for it to compete with United. Hence, United have become the great club they are, without the help of the yanks, meanwhile Liverpool need the yanks simply in order to compete with us, but we are the American club according to LFTY?????
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Big_Chief wrote:
LFTWNG11 wrote:
manU4life wrote:
Big_Chief wrote:
aussie_ascoli wrote:
manU4life wrote: your a knob your only calling him a hot head because he head butted materazzi, he probably deserved it for all we know.....zidane is a gun,best of british to him.
He's a serial offender buddy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_-_SR62uz0
Only a 14-time serial offender :D

But I'm sure he was sufficiently provoked every time. Makes me wonder what would've happened if someone like Roy Keane responded to Materazzi in that game. Would there be any sympathy at all for him, both have similar records btw.
keane and zidane are both quality...nothing wrong with a bit of mongrel in your game. if you wanna play netball than naff off. hate the fact softness is sneaking into the english game.....derbyshire and mccarthy carried on like twats against us on the weekend, faking injuries. 14 or so red cards aint that bad over 20 years :D
manu4life, please dont compare anyone or thing with a club as great and as beautiful Ascoli, cos no offence, but you have NFI when it comes to clubs such as these... like aussie_ascoli said, Ascoli is a true club that brings a whole city together, not a franchise club who have more support in Malysia than their own city (City is more popular in Manchester than ManUSA, what does that say?!?!?).

Zidane is a wanka... was a wanka at Juve, was a wanka at Real and was a wanka when he retired... to say a wanka is greater than a club that has half its city population come out to watch them battle above their weight is ridiculous, offensive and makes you look a fool, because it shows you dont understand what their game is about, HEART, we know you demonstrate an understanding for supporting a franchise club that is used ot having things their own way and buying whoever they want, but you defiantely dont understand what its like to be an Ascolani and what a club like Ascoli means to Ascoli Piceno to be in Serie A.

so before you make such stoopid a statement my friend about a club that represents everything ManUSA is not... eat your maccas, buy your Nikes and get some AIG insurance and tell me how great it is to be American!
Is this the famous Liverpool supporter speaking? Tell me who owns your club btw? Thats right Americans. And I'm sure when you move into your nice new stadium, built by the Greenback of course, you will continue with your anti-american views. IMO your club will be far more American than Man United will ever be, because your club will be built and become stronger because of American ownership. Whereas, its clear in the case of Man United, that we were already a great club and that the Glazer family have merely used United as a money making venture, rather than advancing the club.

Yes Ascoli is a proud club with lots of heritage, but you are naive and ignorant in the ways of the world to think that there is anything wrong with being a world-famous club with an overseas empire. The way you rant, it is as though, we as Man United supporters should be ashamed that we have a huge following in lucrative markets such as Asia and America and that for some reason we should apologise or be ashamed of this. Your post also suggests that becuase we have money and following in overseas markets, that for some reason our game, club and supporters, lack in your words HEART. Are you serious? Where does this completley ridiculous assertion come from?

Man United has its support for one reason, its success came at a crucial time when globalisation and the deregulation of international economies was in full swing. Thus, becuase of this Man United was able to take advantage of their dominant on-field success and translate this into massive off-field success. Meanwhile, clubs like Liverpool, Chelsea and Arsenal who spent most of the 90's languishing 10-20 points off the pace have been condemned to playing catch-ups off the field in order to emulate Manchester United's success. At what point should Man United fans say yes, you're right we support a franchise club, devoid of any history (we've only been around for nearly 150 years and about 15 longer than your favourite english team). At what point should we apologise for the fact that Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea were a joke for the majority of the 90's and apologise for having the foresight to get a jump on our rivals that they have never been able to bridge since. At what point should we admit that having a following in Asia and America makes us not really a football club, merely a sporting brand or franchise as you so eloquently put it.

I'll tell you when we will admit this and thats never, because its the typical bs that gets thrown up by fans who support clubs that have failed to be competitive against us since the Premier League started and who hang their hats on past glories. I think its about time you gave up with your whole Man-USA swipes and all mancs are this.., blah, blah, blah. You are a one-trick pony and your jealous snipes and comments are wearing thin on me.

Btw, Man United is just as if not slightly more popular than City, so your are wrong there.

I also look forward to you getting batoned across the head protesting at the next G8 summit, if the last paragraph of your post is anything to go by.
hahaha protesting?!?!? Like I cbf with that shyte... i aint no hippie!

anyway... i know being a Liverpool supporter its a bit rich coming from me, but what I was more pointing out to manUSA4ife in particular was that just because he supports a big club with lots of money and sponsership and shyte doesnt mean his distorted view of following success should blind him from the fact that clubs such as Ascoli built on pretty much a community and to even compete at that level is remarkable should be degraded by someone who has no idea on eyetalian soccer and has grown up ona brand rather than a club such as Ascoli Piceno 1898.

jealousy?!?! please. I recognise and appreciate how good ManUSA have been, as a supporter of the game in general before anything else their acheivements in the EPL are fantastic and you have to thank SAF for that there is no doubt his is a historic era... but what I find funny is Liverpool how crap they have been in the EPL over the years, buying strikers like Heskey, Crouch and Camara and midfielders like Barmby and Cheyrou... we still over the period you have slaughtered the EPL have a better European record than you.

i bet if your family came from Manchester they would more liekly go for city... actually ill bet manUSA4life's family are city supporters
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hahaha protesting?!?!? Like I cbf with that cabernet... i aint no hippie!
At least we can agree on one thing then. Eat cold steel hippies. :D
anyway... i know being a Liverpool supporter its a bit rich coming from me, but what I was more pointing out to manUSA4ife in particular was that just because he supports a big club with lots of money and sponsership and cabernet doesnt mean his distorted view of following success should blind him from the fact that clubs such as Ascoli built on pretty much a community and to even compete at that level is remarkable should be degraded by someone who has no idea on eyetalian soccer and has grown up ona brand rather than a club such as Ascoli Piceno 1898.
Fair play for admitting this and I do agree with the point you were trying to make, just felt the anti-man u sentiment was unjustified.
jealousy?!?! please. I recognise and appreciate how good ManUSA have been, as a supporter of the game in general before anything else their acheivements in the EPL are fantastic and you have to thank SAF for that there is no doubt his is a historic era... but what I find funny is Liverpool how crap they have been in the EPL over the years, buying strikers like Heskey, Crouch and Camara and midfielders like Barmby and Cheyrou... we still over the period you have slaughtered the EPL have a better European record than you.
Debatable to say the least, think our overall record and performance in Europe, from 1992 onwards is superior. Also Liverpool have had the misfortune/fortune of being able to concentrate on Europe as by January they are all but mathematically out of the title race. I would call it a draw, but I guess trophies are all that count really.
i bet if your family came from Manchester they would more liekly go for city... actually ill bet manUSA4life's family are city supporters
Grandfather was from Salford and Grandmother is from Macclesfield, so there was about an ice-cube's chance in hell that I would support City. City obviously has far more of its supporters (proportionally in Manchester), but its really about a 50/50 split, if anything 60/40 Man U due to their success. I believe I read somewhere that 10,000 season ticket holders of Man U live in the Manchester Postal district, compared to 7,000 from Man City. Obivously this would ignore a sizeable part of Greater Manchester, but I think it would still hold pretty much for all of GM.
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LFTWNG11 wrote:
Big_Chief wrote:
LFTWNG11 wrote:
manU4life wrote:
Big_Chief wrote:
aussie_ascoli wrote: He's a serial offender buddy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_-_SR62uz0
Only a 14-time serial offender :D

But I'm sure he was sufficiently provoked every time. Makes me wonder what would've happened if someone like Roy Keane responded to Materazzi in that game. Would there be any sympathy at all for him, both have similar records btw.
keane and zidane are both quality...nothing wrong with a bit of mongrel in your game. if you wanna play netball than naff off. hate the fact softness is sneaking into the english game.....derbyshire and mccarthy carried on like twats against us on the weekend, faking injuries. 14 or so red cards aint that bad over 20 years :D
manu4life, please dont compare anyone or thing with a club as great and as beautiful Ascoli, cos no offence, but you have NFI when it comes to clubs such as these... like aussie_ascoli said, Ascoli is a true club that brings a whole city together, not a franchise club who have more support in Malysia than their own city (City is more popular in Manchester than ManUSA, what does that say?!?!?).

Zidane is a wanka... was a wanka at Juve, was a wanka at Real and was a wanka when he retired... to say a wanka is greater than a club that has half its city population come out to watch them battle above their weight is ridiculous, offensive and makes you look a fool, because it shows you dont understand what their game is about, HEART, we know you demonstrate an understanding for supporting a franchise club that is used ot having things their own way and buying whoever they want, but you defiantely dont understand what its like to be an Ascolani and what a club like Ascoli means to Ascoli Piceno to be in Serie A.

so before you make such stoopid a statement my friend about a club that represents everything ManUSA is not... eat your maccas, buy your Nikes and get some AIG insurance and tell me how great it is to be American!
Is this the famous Liverpool supporter speaking? Tell me who owns your club btw? Thats right Americans. And I'm sure when you move into your nice new stadium, built by the Greenback of course, you will continue with your anti-american views. IMO your club will be far more American than Man United will ever be, because your club will be built and become stronger because of American ownership. Whereas, its clear in the case of Man United, that we were already a great club and that the Glazer family have merely used United as a money making venture, rather than advancing the club.

Yes Ascoli is a proud club with lots of heritage, but you are naive and ignorant in the ways of the world to think that there is anything wrong with being a world-famous club with an overseas empire. The way you rant, it is as though, we as Man United supporters should be ashamed that we have a huge following in lucrative markets such as Asia and America and that for some reason we should apologise or be ashamed of this. Your post also suggests that becuase we have money and following in overseas markets, that for some reason our game, club and supporters, lack in your words HEART. Are you serious? Where does this completley ridiculous assertion come from?

Man United has its support for one reason, its success came at a crucial time when globalisation and the deregulation of international economies was in full swing. Thus, becuase of this Man United was able to take advantage of their dominant on-field success and translate this into massive off-field success. Meanwhile, clubs like Liverpool, Chelsea and Arsenal who spent most of the 90's languishing 10-20 points off the pace have been condemned to playing catch-ups off the field in order to emulate Manchester United's success. At what point should Man United fans say yes, you're right we support a franchise club, devoid of any history (we've only been around for nearly 150 years and about 15 longer than your favourite english team). At what point should we apologise for the fact that Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea were a joke for the majority of the 90's and apologise for having the foresight to get a jump on our rivals that they have never been able to bridge since. At what point should we admit that having a following in Asia and America makes us not really a football club, merely a sporting brand or franchise as you so eloquently put it.

I'll tell you when we will admit this and thats never, because its the typical bs that gets thrown up by fans who support clubs that have failed to be competitive against us since the Premier League started and who hang their hats on past glories. I think its about time you gave up with your whole Man-USA swipes and all mancs are this.., blah, blah, blah. You are a one-trick pony and your jealous snipes and comments are wearing thin on me.

Btw, Man United is just as if not slightly more popular than City, so your are wrong there.

I also look forward to you getting batoned across the head protesting at the next G8 summit, if the last paragraph of your post is anything to go by.
hahaha protesting?!?!? Like I cbf with that cabernet... i aint no hippie!

anyway... i know being a Liverpool supporter its a bit rich coming from me, but what I was more pointing out to manUSA4ife in particular was that just because he supports a big club with lots of money and sponsership and cabernet doesnt mean his distorted view of following success should blind him from the fact that clubs such as Ascoli built on pretty much a community and to even compete at that level is remarkable should be degraded by someone who has no idea on eyetalian soccer and has grown up ona brand rather than a club such as Ascoli Piceno 1898.

jealousy?!?! please. I recognise and appreciate how good ManUSA have been, as a supporter of the game in general before anything else their acheivements in the EPL are fantastic and you have to thank SAF for that there is no doubt his is a historic era... but what I find funny is Liverpool how crap they have been in the EPL over the years, buying strikers like Heskey, Crouch and Camara and midfielders like Barmby and Cheyrou... we still over the period you have slaughtered the EPL have a better European record than you.

i bet if your family came from Manchester they would more liekly go for city... actually ill bet manUSA4life's family are city supporters
firstly id like to thank big cheif for going in for bat for me...top effort.
secondly, LFTY you know i never grew up on a brand! when my old man introduced me to united...fergie had just arrived after atkinson was sacked and took us just above the relegation zone!yes the season after we were runners up and brought in stevie bruce,mcclair and jimmy leighton but ill be fucked if you say i was brought up on a brand...i learnt about the struggle of 70s from day one and that is why i enjoy the success we are having now because of it. thirdly, ill admit i know next to nothing about eyetalian football but im pretty sure if bill gates came in to buy them and give them a transfer budget of 100 million euros a year theyd take it. In closing, Zidane is and was a ledgend and anyone that disagrees has some alterior motive....ie. hate madrid, hate france, hate juve or think hleb is a better ball player
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Big Cheif... Liverpool have more European trophies since 1992 than ManUSA have :wink:

manUSA4life... you know I love you, jsut dont fuck with the Marchegiani and in particular the Ascolani :!:
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LFTWNG11 wrote:Big Cheif... Liverpool have more European trophies since 1992 than ManUSA have :wink:

manUSA4life... you know I love you, jsut dont fuck with the Marchegiani and in particular the Ascolani :!:
if only i can pronounce what you just wrote :D ascoli wont be top flight next year so wont have tot alk about them :D
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firstly id like to thank big cheif for going in for bat for me...top effort.
No probs, us Man U suporters have to stick together to fight a greater enemy.
Big Cheif... Liverpool have more European trophies since 1992 than ManUSA have
I am aware of this thats why I said it was debatable, of course United have made far more champs league appearances in that time, overall record would be superior, etc. However liverpool have more trophies. Hence, I called it a draw, but I can understand if you want to say Liverpool have been more successful in Europe in this time. I won't agree, but thats the joys of supporting a rival club.
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Big_Chief wrote:
firstly id like to thank big cheif for going in for bat for me...top effort.
No probs, us Man U suporters have to stick together to fight a greater enemy.
Big Cheif... Liverpool have more European trophies since 1992 than ManUSA have
I am aware of this thats why I said it was debatable, of course United have made far more champs league appearances in that time, overall record would be superior, etc. However liverpool have more trophies. Hence, I called it a draw, but I can understand if you want to say Liverpool have been more successful in Europe in this time. I won't agree, but thats the joys of supporting a rival club.
i like this bloke :D come out the clouds....27 posts and all quality :D
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Big_Chief wrote:
firstly id like to thank big cheif for going in for bat for me...top effort.
No probs, us Man U suporters have to stick together to fight a greater enemy.
Big Cheif... Liverpool have more European trophies since 1992 than ManUSA have
I am aware of this thats why I said it was debatable, of course United have made far more champs league appearances in that time, overall record would be superior, etc. However liverpool have more trophies. Hence, I called it a draw, but I can understand if you want to say Liverpool have been more successful in Europe in this time. I won't agree, but thats the joys of supporting a rival club.
so very true! nothing better than arguing with rival supporters! Although I msut say I would rather make only one appearance in the champions league final and win the trophy than make ten semi finals and not win anything.
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LFTWNG11 wrote:
Big_Chief wrote:
firstly id like to thank big cheif for going in for bat for me...top effort.
No probs, us Man U suporters have to stick together to fight a greater enemy.
Big Cheif... Liverpool have more European trophies since 1992 than ManUSA have
I am aware of this thats why I said it was debatable, of course United have made far more champs league appearances in that time, overall record would be superior, etc. However liverpool have more trophies. Hence, I called it a draw, but I can understand if you want to say Liverpool have been more successful in Europe in this time. I won't agree, but thats the joys of supporting a rival club.
so very true! nothing better than arguing with rival supporters! Although I msut say I would rather make only one appearance in the champions league final and win the trophy than make ten semi finals and not win anything.
true LFTY, ill give you that. id rather be alive in 3 trophies in april than only one :wink: i watched the treble again last night...brought tears to my eyes....hopefully ole can put the ball in the romans net thursday morning!! ohhhhhhh alan shearer was fucking dearer so please dont take my ole away!! if my maths is correct LFTY we will only be 2 titles behind you when we win the premiership this year :wink:
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i've been going for liverpool since 2005, but hey, you have to start sometime
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so very true! nothing better than arguing with rival supporters! Although I msut say I would rather make only one appearance in the champions league final and win the trophy than make ten semi finals and not win anything.
Sounds like you have been supporting the wrong team for the last 15 years then my friend. You should be an Aston Villan with that comment :D. Worst team to ever win the Champions League/European Cup. Finished 12th in the league that same year and continued their descent into oblivion over the next 20 years. Even Liverpool would have to be ashamed of that sort of league form. :P
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must agree with you there Big_Cheif... worse than us in 2005!

at least they are still in the EPL, unlike two time champion Nottingham Forest!
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