he wants first team football and he will get that in the Premiership..

Yeah i agree with you mate i like to see him in England as he always seems to play better then in international matches.are you watching the match tommrow?

of course,i have to meet the missus from tram stop so ill miss first 10 mins..

A must win game tonight for England,cmon boys don't let us down..

England 11 v Russia

Robinson
Richards
Ashley Cole
Terry
Ferdinand
Barry
Gerrard
Wright Phillips
Joe Cole
Owen
Heskey

its a must win game

Drunken Fifer locked up for punching Sir Alex
A DRUNKEN Scots football fan was behind bars today after he admitted punching Sir Alex Ferguson in the groin near a London train station.

Kevin Reynolds, 43, who had downed half a bottle of vodka and several cans of strong lager, launched the unprovoked attack on the Manchester United boss as he waited for his driver outside Euston Station.

Sir Alex, 65, was left winded and crouching in agony as his Fife-born attacker yelled the football chant: "Fergie, Fergie shut your mouth."

Reynolds tried to run from the scene and headbutted a police community support officer who came to Sir Alex's aid. He then shouted before letting out a torrent of racist abuse at him and other officers.

Clean-shaven Reynolds, who was wearing a navy open neck t-shirt with the L’Oreal logo, admitted four charges relating to the violent outburst.

The homeless alcoholic has a shocking 105 previous convictions including several assaults and had only been released from prison five days' earlier.

Carol Tod, prosecuting, told City of Westminster Magistrates' Court: "On Monday September 10 this year at ten past four in the afternoon Sir Alex Ferguson was waiting for his driver outside Euston Railway Station. He noticed the defendant staggering towards him and thought he was going to ask him for money.

"The defendant suddenly struck out at Mr Ferguson with his right fist, which caught him in the groin area."

Doubled up in pain the football boss asked Reynolds: "What the hell are you doing."

The thug replied: "I'm sorry Fergie, I didn't know it was you."

He swung his arms out to shout: "Fergie, Fergie, shut your mouth," which was said in court to be a well-known chant among Scottish football fans.

Ms Tod continued: "He then walked off saying nothing further. Sir Alex stood in pain and amazement and couldn't believe what had happened."

Friends travelling with him immediately called for help and police arrested Reynolds nearby. Sir Alex suffered "soreness and tenderness" but did not need hospital treatment.

After drinking a cup of tea he continued on his way to represent the Society for Multiple Sclerosis at a charity event organised by City traders to commemorate the 9/11 terror attacks.

Reynolds denied the assault in interview claiming he was "playing around" with Sir Alex, who was born in Glasgow.

District Judge Daphne Wickham said she did not have the power to jail him for long enough and committed him for sentence at Southwark Crown Court on a date to be set.

She said: "I don't think the first victim, Sir Alex Ferguson, regarded this as a joke. He was at first sympathetic to him – he seemed very surprised when he was struck by him."

Reynolds, of no fixed address, admitted one count of common assault on Sir Alex, one charge of causing actual bodily harm to PCSO Peace Towula, and two counts of racially aggravated harassment.

This article: http://news.scotsman.com/uk.cfm?id=1460332007

Heres a article for Bibble

Potted histories of the Premier League usually contain a caveat when mentioning Blackburn Rovers' 1995 title along the lines of 'aided by Jack Walker's millions, Kenny Dalglish was able to build a side that broke the domination of Manchester United'.

The odd man out among the roll-call of Premiership champions, Blackburn under Dalglish were an excellent side who played with two centre-forwards and always used wingers yet, aside from the sniping over money they were also criticised as being a rather functional outfit.

They netted 80 goals in that title-winning campaign however and a points tally of 89 would have seen them finish level with Manchester United had it been repeated last season.

Rovers spent plenty of course and broke the transfer record on a couple of occasions, firstly to sign Alan Shearer and then Chris Sutton but they did not have a huge squad of big-earners, snapped up to keep them away from other clubs and relying on the rotation system to keep them all happy.

In reality, with the new Sky money kicking in, Blackburn did not have the kind of financial advantage over the rest of the clubs that Chelsea did at the beginning of the Abramovich era although they were well-placed to take advantage of the fact that clubs such as Arsenal and Liverpool had not yet gotten their heads around football's 'brave new world'.

The vast majority of Dalglish's signings were British, the likes of Tim Sherwood, Paul Warhurst and Stuart Ripley, bought with the financial backing of a local man who wasn't interested in taking over any old football club, only the one he had supported all his life.

A little over ten years on and in a football world dominated by owners from Russia, Thailand, Iceland and the USA it seems almost quaint by comparison.

Fast forward to today and Blackburn again have an image problem (the problem being of course that they are not from London, Manchester or Liverpool). Still locally-owned but no longer able to complete at the very top end of the transfer market, Mark Hughes has built a top-quality side that again make good use of wide players and rarely fall into the trap of playing just one man upfield.

Strongly criticised in some quarters for what is seen as their physical approach, Rovers possess attacking players such as Morten Gamst Pedersen, David Bentley and Benni McCarthy who collectively would be worth at least £25m if they were to be sold.

Not that they are on their way however. Blackburn at present does not seem to be a place that players are keen to leave. Aside from a mega-money bid from one of the top four clubs, where would they go? Lucas Neill chose West Ham and whatever he says publicly must realise now how much greener the grass is on the Ewood Park turf.

David Moyes had it right when he said recently, responding to criticism of Blackburn from Arsene Wenger: "Football is a strong sport and there are tackles and challenges, which are part of the rules.

"I see Blackburn as better than people give them credit for."

The sniping is unlikely to stop. Blackburn as a town and as a team remains unfashionable. For being pragmatic and solid at the back and yet dangerous when going forward, Hughes will be criticised whereas Jose Mourinho has been lauded.

Rovers fans though can look forward to more cup runs, more decent league finishes and more European football over the next few years so I'm sure they won't be too worried.


heres a cool website for you Bibble enjoy

http://www.rovers.premiumtv.co.uk/page/History/0,,10303,00.html

Croatia are winning 6-0 away to andorra

not suprising although we cant do it

did you see the article about fergie in the above post?

I read about it early today.the wanker thought he was a look a like.

Poor Fergie

Hes a tough bastard i bet though Old Fergie

i bet he his.coming from goven one of the toughest parts in scotland..

who did fergie play for in his footballing days

Queen Park 58-60
St Johnstone 60-64
Dunfermline 64-67
Rangers 67-69
Falkirk 69-73
Ayr Utd 73-74

Fuck me that was quick i didnt know that he played at that standard what position did he play? for a guess im gonna say midfield

Correct,The best managers never had a major sucessfull playing carrer

Clough
paisley
Stein
Revie
Fergie
Wenger


Etc

Absolutley spot on there mate i mean look at the best managers at the minute Fegie Wenger Mourinho,Benetez not one ever stood out in there playing career,whos man u got this weekend ? Blades have got wolves at home and i will be there

Look at my signature at the bottam..

Im going to the County game on saturday. Daganam and redbridge at home(our first ever meeting)..

ok everton

enjoy it mate will they bring many fans?

just going for a bath be back in 15 mins mate

Im off to watch the football.

probley not couple of hundred if that..

ok im wactching it to speak to you tommrow mate

England 2 Russia 0

Michael owen 7,31

get in there..top goals

great goals mate i think thats 40 for owen now

England (2) 3 Russia (0) 0

Michael Owen left Russia reeling like a bear with a sore head last night, the England striker twice showing his magnificent predatory instincts to put Steve McClaren's men back on track to qualify for Euro 2008. The poacher also turned goal-maker, setting up Rio Ferdinand to really get the party started at Wembley.


When Owen came calling in the first half, Russia's centre-halves displayed all the woodenness of Babushka dolls. Poor in the air, slow on the ground, they were left utterly exposed when England's No 10 gained possession, and utterly distraught at his emphatic finishes.


High and mighty: Michael Owen shoots over Russia goalkeeper Viacheslav Malafeev to put England 2-0 up
In typically clinical fashion, Owen lifted his international tally to 40 goals in 85 appearances, within sight of Jimmy Greaves' 44. Greaves would certainly have enjoyed Owen's nervelessness and accuracy in placing the ball past Russia's hapless goalkeeper, Viacheslav Malafeev.

If Russia's marking was non-existent, the visitors also paid for Guus Hiddink's cautious first-half tactics which invited England to attack, almost at will, with Gareth Barry again outstanding alongside Steven Gerrard. Barry rarely wasted the ball, and rallied the team when Russia hinted at a revival midway through both halves.

McClaren appears to have realised that partnerships work best, not a collection of individuals. Gerrard clearly enjoyed operating with Barry.

This has not been a good few days for Frank Lampard. Ditto Wayne Rooney, who returns to the fray shortly for Manchester United, but must prove he can form a proper England alliance with Owen.


Emile Heskey was terrific as the broadsword to Owen's rapier, making his accomplice's second with a powerful flick, and he deserves a continued run in the side. McClaren may have an unconvincing air in public, but no one can now question the belief coursing through his players. Suddenly, all the old doubts seem distant. England do boast some class acts, Gerrard and Owen in particular. A summer sojourn in the Alps looms into focus. If Croatia look certain to qualify for Euro 2008, particularly after hitting Andorra for six yesterday, England are now favourites to follow them to Austria and Switzerland.

England could have still done without the Wembley announcer crowing: "It's nearly time to book your tickets to Austria.'' As they departed, the Russians noted such arrogance and England's players will hope such hubris does not return to haunt them in a Moscow ambush on Oct 17.

Yet with three games remaining, England require only five points to guarantee qualification, provided one of them is collected before 100,000 screaming Moscovites. One thing is for sure: Hiddink will need to be far more adventurous on home plastic.

Hiddink had sprung a surprise here, omitting the sparkling talents of Alexander Kerzakov and Vladimir Bystrov for a more cautious approach, inviting England on to them. Owen and company accepted gleefully. England tore into the retreating Russians, Barry dominating central midfield, Heskey controlling the airwaves and Owen as sharp and hungry as a lion.

The feel-good mood began within seven minutes. Barry, relishing his chance here, curled the ball in at the second attempt, and Russia's centre-halves appeared fixated by John Terry. As red shirts crowded around England's captain, the ball fell to Owen, unmarked and dangerous 10 yards out. The ball seemed to stick slightly under his foot, but Owen dug it out and stroked it sweetly past Malafeev and in off a post. The legs may have slowed a fraction, but the awareness of where the goal is remains as sharp as ever.

England then had to negotiate some awkward moments. Danger lurked in this young side of Hiddink's, particularly when the ball was at the clever feet of Andrei Arshavin, who briefly began to impose his exceptional talent on proceedings. Suddenly, a few nerves spread through English ranks as the Zenit St Petersburg attacker began finding space. Only a great piece of covering by the alert Barry stopped one Arshavin break.

Moments later, Arshavin crossed and the ball fell to Konstantin Zyryanov, who turned brilliantly in the box and swept the ball past Paul Robinson. Russia celebrated wildly but the Swedish referee, Martin Hansson, cut their cheers dead, indicating handball by Zyryanov. Russia were livid, and replays indicated that the ball struck the midfielder's chest. Hiddink certainly believed it had and showed his anger, arguing with the fourth official.

Russia came again, almost equalising through Dmitry Sychev's header and then Arshavin's long-ranger, both of which Robinson saved. The Spurs goalkeeper, lifted by McClaren's show of faith, looked a far more assured presence last night.

great game pity scotland won how the fuck have they beat france twice? and now they are top of the leaugue

i glad scotland won to be honest,i hate the french and it will be good for the games if scotland qualify.Boring if england just qualify all the time from the home nations..

Sorry mate i have to disagree i dont like the french but i cant stand the scottish and they absolutley dispise us in the last world cup i was working in Aberdeen and all the scotish fans had trinidad and tobago shirts on the only country i want to do well apart from us is the Northern irish team

Fair enough

although it would be good if they went through and we played them then we could knock them out lol

They never get through to the knock out stages..I remember euro 96 when we thrased holland 4-1 and there 1 goal took them through..