I just heard about keane leaving, that was out of no where

my guess would be that he is going to celtic

yeh it was kind of random... I mwan the timing... couldn't they wait til January at least? Or sell him then?

yeh it was kind of random... I mwan the timing... couldn't they wait til January at least? Or sell him then?

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I wonder who the replacing mid will be?

I bet Man U will stick with Smith in the middle, at least for this season

They need reinforcements because Smith ain't a midfielder. The idea was so crazy I thought it just might work. Then reality came knocking on my door.

They need reinforcements because Smith ain't a midfielder. The idea was so crazy I thought it just might work. Then reality came knocking on my door.

I agree with you, smith is not a central midfielder, but Man U needs a whole new midfield, as Smith, Scholes, and Fletcher are not that good

They need reinforcements because Smith ain't a midfielder. The idea was so crazy I thought it just might work. Then reality came knocking on my door.

I agree with you, smith is not a central midfielder, but Man U needs a whole new midfield, as Smith, Scholes, and Fletcher are not that good

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Since 2005 is coming to an end, what are your guys team of the year?

Mine is:

-----------Dida------------

Puyol-Nesta-Terry-Maldini

----------Gerrard-----------

Kaka-Ronaldinho-Lampard

----Shevchenko-Eto'o-----

Dida: He kept Milan in every game last year, and was the MVP of Milan last year, big and agile and a penalty shot expert (except against Liverpool last year)

Puyol: a bulldog in the back, tough tackling, and great reader of the game

Nesta: the best defender in the world right now. Fast, reads the game brilliantlly, and the best tackler in the world

Terry: can defend and also pop in a few goals. Chelsea great defensive record was mostly due to him

Maldini: A living Legend. At 38 he still one of the best. It's a shame that he never won the ballon d'or

Gerrard: Led Liverpool by example, can score and defened. He's just clutch, as he scores all of Liverpool's big goals

Kaka: The best counter attacking player in the world. I don't think any one can stop him once he has space to run. He starts all of Milan's attacks, and he's only 23. Will win the ballon d'or in 1 or 2 years

Ronaldinho: The most exciting player in the world. An absolute magician with the ball, as he pulls of moves people can't even think of

Lampard: Leads the premier league in goals from midfield. Oh, and he can defend too.

Sheva: can score with either foot or his head, sets up goals, dribble by players, and hold up the ball. The most complete striker in the game.

Eto'o: he just scores goals, and lots of them

Team of the Year eh?

I like your team but Puyol is wasted playing on the right... he's just such a good player in the centre! I have a compilation... I might post that up later.

Cech

Cafu--Carra--Stam--Heinze

Makelele

Joaquin--------------Lampard

Kaka

Adriano-----Drogba

Reserves:

Ronnie, Puyol, Juninho

Cech: He's quite the talent, though he certainly has a lot to learn. He's very error-prone under pressure and without that defence in front of him, he'd be leaking quite a bit. But he has amazing reactions, agility, and jumping power. Does most things well, although he could work on his distribution. Chose him cause he broke so many records and did well for the Czechs as well...that and I didn't really watch any other keepers

Cafu: He's old, but he still runs 90 minutes. How he does it I don't know, but he's always professional and always putting in 110% and normally comes out the winner.

Carragher: Most consistent and most improved. He's a fighter and his effort in the Champion's League Final proved that. Always determined and ready to sweat blood for the shirt!

Stam: Had a phenomenal season in Europe and domestically. He had every thing under control every time. Came up against some of the best strikers in the world and handled them with ease.

Heinze: Pains me to admit it, but he's good. A bit rough but always willing to make the tackle. Highlight of the season was 3 consecutive tackles to break up a Liverpool move along the wings. Awesome display and should do better once he recovers.

Makelele: Always thought he was the unsung hero He does well for Chelsea, providing a platform to protect the back 4 and launch attacks from. Also scored from the spot

Joaquin: He found consistency last year and ripped Spain apart. He always had the talent but not the consistency, so it was good to see him play good, dazzling football week in, week out.

Kaka: What can I say about this guy? He's a legend. His performance in the first half against Liverpool just goes to show how important he is to Milan's attack. Without him, Sheva wouldn't have half the chances.

Lampard: I'd vote Stevie G, but Stevie had a shocker of a domestic season with Liverpool. Lampard is always influential and he's improvement has been meteoric to say the least.

Adriano: Internazionale or Brasil, he proves he can score from anywhere with any thing. No words need to be said about him.

Drogba: Chose him because he actually is a good striker (though not

I like how you included Makelele and Heinze, they are very under rated in my opinion

But I don't know how Drogba makes your list in front of Sheva, Ronaldo, Eto'o, Ibrahimovic, or Gilardino

it pains me to say it, but why is Henry in neither of your teams?

I wouldn't put Henry in front of Sheva or Eto'o, Henry is not clutch

I wouldn't put Henry in front of Sheva or Eto'o, Henry is not clutch

clutch???

Henry is far more creative and skillful than both Shevchenko and Eto'o combined. lots of respect for Eto'o though

I don't want to get into this arguement again, but Henry does not score in a big game. 98% of his goals are scored against teams in the bottom half of the table.

And there is no way Henry is more skillful than Sheva

I don't want to get into this arguement again, but Henry does not score in a big game. 98% of his goals are scored against teams in the bottom half of the table.

And there is no way Henry is more skillful than Sheva

argument? . . . i'm not arguing. i'm just having a football chat. people are bound to have different opinions and it's all light-hearted . . . i don't really see it as an argument personally.

dunno . . . i think that it is unfair to say that. didn't he score against Man Utd last season. he still has an amazing goal ratio though and along with Diego Forlan scored the most goals in Europe last season. personally i don't really rate Shevchenko that highly. personally i think that Henry, Adriano and Eto'o are better

i get that you think otherwise which is fair enough.

I don't want to get into this arguement again, but Henry does not score in a big game. 98% of his goals are scored against teams in the bottom half of the table.

And there is no way Henry is more skillful than Sheva

argument? . . . i'm not arguing. i'm just having a football chat. people are bound to have different opinions and it's all light-hearted . . . i don't really see it as an argument personally.

dunno . . . i think that it is unfair to say that. didn't he score against Man Utd last season. he still has an amazing goal ratio though and along with Diego Forlan scored the most goals in Europe last season. personally i don't really rate Shevchenko that highly. personally i think that Henry, Adriano and Eto'o are better

i get that you think otherwise which is fair enough.

I can see what your saying, but I'm just stubborn, and I can't stand Arsenal maybe if Henry goes to Barcelona next year, I might start liking him a little bit more

I don't want to get into this arguement again, but Henry does not score in a big game. 98% of his goals are scored against teams in the bottom half of the table.

And there is no way Henry is more skillful than Sheva

argument? . . . i'm not arguing. i'm just having a football chat. people are bound to have different opinions and it's all light-hearted . . . i don't really see it as an argument personally.

dunno . . . i think that it is unfair to say that. didn't he score against Man Utd last season. he still has an amazing goal ratio though and along with Diego Forlan scored the most goals in Europe last season. personally i don't really rate Shevchenko that highly. personally i think that Henry, Adriano and Eto'o are better

i get that you think otherwise which is fair enough.

I can see what your saying, but I'm just stubborn, and I can't stand Arsenal maybe if Henry goes to Barcelona next year, I might start liking him a little bit more

it pains me too. i'm a Spurs fan so i'm not keen on arsenal but i do have to admit that Henry is pretty amazing . . . <_<

he should go to Barcelona. there's no point him staying at Arsenal any more.

Barry, what would your team of the year be?