MessiWillSignForVilla

Probably true seeing as Carew came from abroad. Best thing Houllier ever did for us if so. The best thing Houllier ever did for us was sign Darren Bent, saved us in 10/11. In all honesty, was Carew even that good for us? He had a good first season or two, but went off the boil pretty quickly and looked lazy ever since the nightclub incident. I still love him though

does the website do a youtube though and stick a 10 second advert in front of it Ha, not as far as I'm aware, as it's technically an app for phones. Although I'm sure they could be persuaded to add it I hate YouTube for that though This should probably go in the things that piss you off thread, but why have ads that are longer than the video?

Pretty much, BOF. In fact Twitter "acquired" it after only four months of it being created. Before it was an actual thing I should add. So Twitter technically launched it.

Vines are short videos that can be up to 15 seconds long, published on a website/app called Vine. I quite like the idea of them, as it forces the creator to get to the point of video quickly and not fanny about with a huge build up. Most of them are probably quite shit though.

It's like VT's version of Godwin's Law, the longer a thread grows, the probability of Bannan's ability being mentioned approaches 1. And I have inadvertently invoked Godwin's Law. You may not rate Bannan, but implying he's a Nazi is out of order. Sorry, I didn't actually mean to. I added the second line in later as I thought that comparing a "Bannan" law to Godwin's Law invoked it by accident, which as MJ pointed out, it doesn't. It was a poor joke that I made in a tired state and in poor taste, which is highlighted by the lack of likes for it. And apologies if I offended anyone with it, I feel really bad now

It's like VT's version of Godwin's Law, the longer a thread grows, the probability of Bannan's ability being mentioned approaches 1. And I have inadvertently invoked Godwin's Law.

http://sport.stv.tv/football/international/238944-barry-bannan-scores-an-unconventional-free-kick-during-scotland-training/ For #1, whoopty-****-doo, pretty much all professional footballers can do an overhead kick in training. Plus, that first touch is shot. and #2, Bannan had potential, 5 years ago. It's been pretty much pissed away, be it through not being played, or generally playing shit. His style of football would suit Barcelona, but so would mine. When I play, I play short simple passes, passing is one of my strong poitns and I'm not the most physically imposing player, doesn't mean I'm good, and it doesn't for Bannan either. Any Swansea player suits Barca's style, doesn't mean Leon Britton's any good. Holloway is just trying to talk up his new signing as it's not a particularly inspiring one, one I imagine Palace fans aren't particularly over the moon about, especially when considering fellow new boys Cardiff spent £30m on players. Bannan will never be anymore than a relegation fodder midfielder.

The shooting wasn't that bad when you consider it was a "Hollywood" style shoot-out Almost screwed up the spoiler tag

Maybe we should send this thread to UEFA/FIFA to show what happens when you put an International break in the middle of the **** season!

Breaking Bad if it was set anywhere but America

Milner is playing on the left wing tonight ffs! Did Gabby sleep with Woy's missus or something?

92/93 - After first two losses, went unbeaten for 11 games. (6 were draws, so yes slow start) 95/96 - After loss to Villa, went unbeaten for 10 games. (Only 2 draws, not a slow start) 96/97 - Didn't lose for first 9 games. (Drew 4, Won 5, not slow, but not fast) 98/99 - Only lost one of their first 12. (Only drew 4, again mixed, but not slow) 99/00 - Unbeaten in first 9 games. (Only drew 3, not slow) 00/01 - Unbeaten in first 7 (3 draws, borderline) 02/03 - Lost 2, Drew 2, Won 2 in first 6 (Slow start) 07/08 - 10 game unbeaten run after first 3 (slow by their standards, but not that slow) 08/09 - 7 game unbeaten run after first 3 (Slow start) 12/13 - Won 4 of first 5 (Not slow) 3, possibly 4, slow starts in 20 seasons is not a lot, especially as the first one came in a period when the league was much more open Losing the first game or two is not a slow start, Arsenal haven't has a slow start IMO this season despite losing to us. Also, harking back to Pre-Ambramovich is going back a long way, 10 years is a long time in football and using seasons from 10 years ago to predict how a team will do is silly.

I've got a season ticket at the Tigers so went down there yesterday. An underwhelming win by all accounts if I'm honest. Although we got the bonus point and never really looked like losing, if we had been playing against a better team they would have punished us. Still, a good start to the season, and looking forward to lifting the trophy again this year. I saw that Lamb had a bit of a stinker with the boot, but it's good that we can grind out wins without our main threats in the backs. I imagine if it was against someone like Saracens then we probably would of lost then? I suppose it's quite promising that we can get bonus points against teams and still have Youngs and co. to bring into the side. I'm pretty hopeful for the season, I reckon at least the Premiership Final and semi's of the Heineken

I'm going to guess this is aimed at me for what I said (due to the rolling eyes), but I don't see what's so ridiculous in what I said. Yes, Gabby probably won't have a single hair on his head touched and the threats are mostly empty, I'm not worrying about that. The fact of the matter is, and it's completely OT now, this is not the first time these 'fans' have sent out death threats to people, and it's often to normal people who happen to criticise the band, and it ruins their life as they get constant abuse for a throwaway comment. Gabby will be able to handle it and nothing will come of it, however the only way to stop these 'fans' from acting in such a vile way is for them to get a little scare from their parents/police or if their 'heroes' tell them it's not the right way to behave. Obviously what I said is laughable though, and just cause they won't follow through with their threats we should just let them behave like little shits and get away with it I read it as the 1D guy should come out (of the closet) i.e. admit he's a bit fruity. Maybe, and apologies to Pez if I mis-read it, but i've noticed a lot of the comments on the last page seem to be making fun of my post, at least that's what it seemed to me as the post mocking the fan's threats came after.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/rugbyunion/article-2415458/Leicester-prop-Dan-Cole-faces-disciplinary-hearing-alleged-bite.html Didn't see the game so can't really say what happened but from the picture in the article it looks like Cole got tackled in the mouth, if he gets a ban for that it's ridiculous!

I'm going to guess this is aimed at me for what I said (due to the rolling eyes), but I don't see what's so ridiculous in what I said. Yes, Gabby probably won't have a single hair on his head touched and the threats are mostly empty, I'm not worrying about that. The fact of the matter is, and it's completely OT now, this is not the first time these 'fans' have sent out death threats to people, and it's often to normal people who happen to criticise the band, and it ruins their life as they get constant abuse for a throwaway comment. Gabby will be able to handle it and nothing will come of it, however the only way to stop these 'fans' from acting in such a vile way is for them to get a little scare from their parents/police or if their 'heroes' tell them it's not the right way to behave. Obviously what I said is laughable though, and just cause they won't follow through with their threats we should just let them behave like little shits and get away with it

Is Flemish a language or a dialect? i.e. Is it like Welsh or Geordie?

Wiki says French.

Oh Jesus Christ. We are now mortal enemies. In that case then,

Or put a release clause in his contract for £60m that expires at the beginning of January

Very true, apparently some of the accounts that appeared on sites like the Brum Mail and the Mirror have already been deleted. One of the worst I saw was a fan wishing he "got cancer and died", for a tackle he made in a charity match, for cancer research. Horrendous some of the abuse he's gotten, but sadly he's not the first. Slightly OT, but pop stars like 1D and Justin Bieber, who have these sorts of fans, really need to take responsibility for what they say as it's often over the top and vile. A football club would get heavy punishment if their fans acted in such a manner en masse, and would take responsibility and try sort it internally. All I hope for is that this Louis guy comes out and tells their fans to stop being such little nobs.

I quite like NFL, wasn't that interested until last years SuperBowl, which was awesome, and I can say after SB47 I'm very much a San Francisco fan now! Go Niners!!

he would never risk his place in belgium so close to the worldcup. also the bondscoach has told everyone to take no risktransfers until the worldcup. Agreed, that's why I always thought he could stay when he put in his transfer request, although that was an extremely small thought at the time BTW BG, is Benteke's brother meant to be any good? Although he's only in the Belgian Second Division, is there any sort of hype around him? I think it's obvious he won't be as good as our own CB, but he does have the DNA of a football God.

Anybody watch Tigers today? I was watching the Petrov game (I assume like everyone else?) so didn't watch much. A nice bonus point victory to start off the season, and without Youngs, Flood, Tuilagi and Tait too, which is a positive for the international periods. Watched Australia v South Africa yesterday too. Australia were awful, and the Boks really put them to the sword. If the Argies can get on the front foot against them next month, I can see them finishing this Rugby Championship with 0 wins.