Footie thread

[Avril's boi]

Originally Posted by Sterock85

if anyone wants to see real passion then take a look at this. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rSkpF...elated&search= ...i posted it on youtube. Sunderland fans v Arsenal at the stadium of light from last season when we were 3-0 down and still waiting for our first home win in the premiership since december 2002...


Niall quinns disco pants are the best.......hehe

Damien Duff reckons he's just signed for the most passionate club in the country. Somebody needs to show him this!

[ginger]

^ You're probably right.

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Quinn appointed Sunderland boss

Quinn will attempt to revive Sunderland's fortunes

Niall Quinn has been appointed the new manager of Sunderland. The former Black Cats striker, who is also in line to take over as chairman later this week, was confirmed as manager on Tuesday.



http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/s/sunderland/5212734.stm

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Gossip...
Arsenal have rejected a £16.5m Chelsea bid for Ashley Cole - and want £25m for the England defender. (Times, Mirror)

The Gunners want Chelsea defender William Gallas in part-exchange for Cole but Blues boss Jose Mourinho will not let Gallas leave. (The Sun)


Liverpool have had a £6m bid accepted for Birmingham winger Jermaine Pennant. (Daily Mirror)

Portsmouth want Chelsea midfielder Geremi and are also willing to pay the £4m that Manchester City want for defender Sylvain Distin. (The Times)


West Ham boss Alan Pardew is lining up a bid for Newcastle winger James Milner. (Daily Mirror)

Paul Ince is waiting to find out if he has a future at Wolves. (The Sun)


Portsmouth and Bolton are both interested in Villarreal defender Juan Pablo Sorin who would cost £2m. (Times)

Pompey boss Harry Redknapp is also keen on Liverpool goalkeeper Scott Carson. (Daily Mirror)


And Redknapp has told the Portsmouth board to break the bank to keep contract rebel Lomano LuaLua. (The Sun)

Want-away Fulham midfielder Steed Malbranque is a £4m target for Reading. (The Sun, Daily Mirror)


Middlesbrough are set to launch a £2.5m bid for Blackburn's Brett Emerton but Fulham and West Ham are also keen on the Australian winger. (Daily Express)

Sunderland defender Julio Arca is on the verge of a £2m move to Middlesbrough. (Daily Mail)


Boro have offered midfielder Adam Johnson on loan as part of the deal for Arca. (The Times)

Inter Milan are close to completing the signing of Juventus midfielder Patrick Vieira for £8.9m. (The Guardian)

[ginger]

I think I really need to go to the north pole.

James, I couldn't stop looking at your sexy cat. What's his name?

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Go west or really far east

[ginger]

Pi!!!

Where is far east?

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Erm perhaps Iceland ...did say very far east