mrbojangles

TP

Edited due to smelling pisstakes

I nearly missed that one

Hi Cromarty,

Welcome to the thread, for the only Team in Manchester Back off Redrus

I'm for it, especially in cases of murder. The jury in my own mind, is still out, if related to a drugs crime.

Sorry about my last post above. Cut and pasted and din't check

See Trabelsi is City's player of the month - think i'm right that he's on a paid for play deal, sign up SP, quick, the man is a footballer.

Agreed Bred, the lad looks good.

Haven't seen you about for a while?

Why is she wearing a black bra under a light blue shirt?

Why do you care

30/11/2006 - http://www.croquet.org.uk/

Just thought you guys might like to know. Great Britain are currently stuffing Australia 6-0 at Croquet

GB swept the doubles again at Shepparton to take a commanding 6-0 lead against hosts Australia in the deciding test for the 2006 MacRobertson Shield.

Pride of place goes to The Beast as he and Mark Avery beat Ian Demergue and Harley Watts +1otp in the decider. Dave ran two long angled hoops to start the winning three ball break from hoop 2 after Ian Demergue, with Australia for peg and peg, had inexplicably laid up in corners III and IV with a lift pending, rather than peg one ball out. Dave pegging one opponent ball out at the end for good measure.

A sublime goal from Sylvain Distin sealed a great victory for Manchester City over Aston Villa at Villa Park to end their dreadful run of away form.

Prior to Wednesday's contest, Stuart Pearce's side had lost 14 of the their last 16 away games and were without a win on the road this season.

But Distin's goal from a move that began when he picked the ball up inside his own half was enough to confirm a 3-1 victory after ex-Villa man Darius Vassell and Joey Barton had given City the lead.

Gavin McCann had scored to make it 2-1 with 25 minutes remaining, but Villa were unable to maintain their unbeaten home record after a distinctly poor showing.

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Sky Sports Match ReportAston Villa 1 - 3 Manchester City

Barclays Premiership | Wed, 29 Nov 2006 19:45

Match Report Rate the players (?) Distin wonder goal seals win

By Robin Hackett - Created on 29 Nov 06

A sublime goal from Sylvain Distin sealed a great victory for Manchester City over Aston Villa at Villa Park to end their dreadful run of away form.

Prior to Wednesday's contest, Stuart Pearce's side had lost 14 of the their last 16 away games and were without a win on the road this season.

But Distin's goal from a move that began when he picked the ball up inside his own half was enough to confirm a 3-1 victory after ex-Villa man Darius Vassell and Joey Barton had given City the lead.

Gavin McCann had scored to make it 2-1 with 25 minutes remaining, but Villa were unable to maintain their unbeaten home record after a distinctly poor showing.

City started much the brighter of the two teams, utilising their pace down the flanks as their three-pronged attack of Darius Vassell, Bernardo Corradi and Georgios Samaras looked to stretch Villa's defence.

Villa, in turn, looked unusually languid, and a tame long-range effort from Stilian Petrov after 11 minutes represented their best early attempt.

Vassell in particular looked sharp for the visitors, causing frequent problems down the left-hand side and coming close to opening the scoring with a decent curling effort after 15 minutes, which Stuart Taylor palmed away nicely.

Their passing, too, looked the more incisive as they intelligently shifted the ball around with some nice one-touch moves.

And City were able to make that pressure count after 18 minutes when Vassell ably smashed the ball past Taylor from close range following a Hatem Trabelsi cross that was helped on by Corradi.

In the aftermath, Martin O'Neill's men still failed to find any spark, and Vassell nearly added a second on 22 minutes with a fierce header, again from Trabelsi's cross.

After 32 minutes, they did make it 2-0 through Barton when he found the net with a near-post drive after a clever through-ball from Distin allowed Samaras to knock the ball back to him inside the area.

Although Villa could have done better defensively, it was no more than City deserved for their fine efforts against an uninspired team.

It was not until one minute before the break that the home team threatened at all, when a stunning 25-yard free-kick from Petrov struck the underside of the bar and bounced off the line before City could clear.

After the restart, Villa looked to have improved slightly as Juan Pablo Angel and later Petrov had chances, but the first was off-target and second caused few problems for Nicky Weaver.

And it was again City who created the clearest opportunity just before the hour mark as Samaras played in Corradi to test Taylor from close range.

And when Vassell looked likely to claim his second on the rebound, the stand-in keeper again reacted well.

But, despite looking unable to get beyond the visitors' defence, Villa did find a way back into the match with another spectacular strike, this time from McCann, who drilled in after 66 minutes from a similar distance to Petrov's first-half effort.

It was tough on City in some ways, but the quality of both efforts was indisputable and deserved to be rewarded.

Villa were able to find some form after the strike, too, and Gareth Barry tried to curl an effort beyond Weaver, who saved well.

But, with just 15 minutes remaining, centre-back Distin punished them with what should go down as a candidate for goal of the season when he took the ball from the edge of his own area, played a one-two with Samaras, and knocked the ball beyond Liam Ridgewell before placing it beyond the helpless Taylor.

With the score at 3-1, Villa failed to find any kind of response and Manchester City were able to halt their dreadful run of results on the road.

Man Utd do not have the depth and unless Fergusan strengthens his current squad us Chelsea boys will have an easy run in at the end of the season

Now you won't often hear me sticking up United but that is absolute twaddle. United left out 5 of their first team last night. And still cruised a 3-0 win over Everton

you're as delusional as the bitters

Hey, don't bring me into it

I'm just hoping a friend of Roman's, who has a spare few billion £, wants to take over our massive club

One would think our home game against Watfords would be the IDEAL game to get our first back to back win this season,but you know as well as i do we probably would be better playing bloomin Chelsea as well this game is perfect for City to go and balls it all up and relegate us back into doom and gloom

Yep, that's what i'm cautious about. But this time will be different eh

This wind up technique gets used quite a lot though and, if it makes me ol pal Mr Bojangles feel better when its already clear he supports the most Massive team in the land, who am I to comment.

we just love the banter don't we red.

Stuart Pearce has spoken of his delight as Manchester City finally scored an away win as they beat Aston Villa 3-1 at Villa Park.

Goals from Darius Vassell, Joey Barton and Sylvain Distin were enough to see off Martin O'Neill's men, who had been unbeaten at home this season.

City had been unable to claim a win on their travels this year, but the victory ended that run in style, and Pearce believes it was their best performance of the season.

"I thought we were magnificent - probably the best football we've played," he told Sky Sports.

"Collectively, shutting down the opposition we have done extremely well, passing the ball we have done extremely well.

"Certainly in the first-half, we caused them problems all over the pitch.

"We were disappointed that we conceded a goal in our dressing room, but to be honest, on the run of play, we thoroughly deserved to win the game and probably got our just rewards for some decent performances on the road where we've not drawn any points.

"If you play like that, you win games. There was a hard-nosed professionalism about everything we were trying to achieve tonight."

He was also quick to heap praise on opposing manager Martin O'Neill.

"We were playing against a team on their own pitch that have got a great home record and have only lost one match in the Premier League this year.

"He (O'Neill) has got Villa going in the right direction. The likes of (Gabriel) Agbonlahor and (Stilian) Petrov have caused problems all over the Premier League this year.

"But we dealt with them pretty well and I think, man for man, they were sensational."

Asked about Vassell, whose opening goal and dangerous runs in the first-half were a huge boost to City's efforts, he was more than happy to pay tribute.

"He's a colossus, to be fair.

"We were disappointed when we lost him for the early part of the season because of injury.

"Now, he's coming back to full fitness and I'm asking him to fill in on the left-hand side of midfield for me, which isn't his best position, but there's not one moment he turns round to me and says, 'I don't want to do that'."

He reserved his biggest compliments, though, for Distin, whose goal was a sensational effort that began when he took the ball from just outside his own area.

"His defensive work all night was fantastic, his athleticism was there for all to see from the goal, and I think he thoroughly deserved to get some more credit up the other end of the pitch for the defensive work he's done.

"Not just today, but the other night at Anfield as well."

As a side note.

Happy birthday to Ben Thatcher born on the 30th Nov 1975. Let's hope he has grown up a bit eh

Great result at Villa last night lads,an AWAY WIN no less

Cheers TP, i had to pinch myself

Get in there City!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!SUPERB result last night and the first time this season i have actually been encouraged by what i have seen and certainly more of a hint of optimism has entered my thinking!!!Every department of the team performed admirably last night and Distin was outstanding,but all players deserve the plaudits!!!Its so nice to be able to write nice things this morning as im sure you all think im a whinning shit!!!!3 more points against Watford and confidence will be high going into the Derby game!!!!

Absolutely Totlanh. I'm not being negative here but city do this to us alot. Have a great game then go and play <deleted> against a sh1t team. Let's hope not this time

Newest statistics i could get hold of http://www.statistics.gov.uk/census2001/po..._met_county.asp

For 2001. Manchester had a population of 2,482,352. So take away the 886,000 Man City fans (cos they actually live in Manchester ) That leaves a population of 1,596,352. Now, even if they ALL support United, that means 2,612,648 supporteres don't live in Manchester

Good and i hope his repair bill for the bike, is a big one too

Ooooooh, what's with all the bitterness to Chelsea today Red? 2 topics on them today !!

Stephen Jordan

Squad no: 4

Date of birth: 06/03/1982

Place of Birth: Warrington

Position: Defender

Height (ft): 6.01

Weight (st): 14.00

International Caps: 0

International Goals: 0

Stephen Jordan was drafted into the first team squad in March 2003 and made his debut in the defeat at Bolton as a second half substitute. It was his only appearance of the season.

It was a year before he was called on when he once again came on as a second half substitute for the Blues in their 3-1 win over Bolton Wanderers.

The left sided defender was also a second half substitute on the final day of the season as City thrashed Everton 5-1.

He signed a one year deal at the start of the 2004/05 season with the hope that the defender would make a breakthrough into the first team.

The left sided defender made his full Premiership debut in the draw against Norwich after regular full-back Ben Thatcher was sidelined by an ankle injury at the start of November and followed that up with an appearance in the derby at Old Trafford.

He made a crucial goal-line clearance in the opening minutes of the match that ended in a scoreless draw.

Played ten succussive games for the Blues at left back until an ankle injury sidelined him after picking up the injury in a tackle with Andy Johnson in the draw with West Brom.

Ended a successful first season in the first team squad by agreeing a new two year deal.

The 2005/06 season continued to see Jordan making his presence felt around the first team squad starting the first three games of the campaign.

But after 24 appearances, his season ended in the 24th minute of the FA Cup game against West Ham in March due to an ankle injury.

Fought back to fitness in the close season, returning to Carrington for regular physio sessions after the squad had dispersed for the summer, and he will be looking to make the left-back berth his own in 2006/07

And here is the above fella

Nedum Onuoha

Squad no: 16

Date of birth: 12/11/1986

Place of Birth: Warri, Nigeria

Position: Defender

Height (ft): 6.00

Weight (st): 14.13

International Caps: 0

International Goals: 0

The former Academy player signed his first professional contract with the Blues in November 2004 when he turned eighteen. The deal came just weeks after he made his full debut in the 2-1 Carling Cup defeat at the hands of Arsenal.

Made his first start in the top flight in the win over Portsmouth in November playing at right-back in place of the suspended Danny Mills.

He captained the City youth side to their 3rd round FA Cup win over West Brom and was in action again against the Midlands outfit this time in the Premiership when he deputised for the injured Stephen Jordan who was forced out of the game at the end of the first half.

Earned an international call up to the England U-20s for their friendly against Russia at the Valley and scored in the opening five minutes of the game.

Made his first start ahead of Danny Mills in City's defeat at Spurs at the end of March and was again handed the role in the draw at the Valley, playing in every game after Stuart Pearce took over from Kevin Keegan in a caretaker capacity

Suffered an end of season injury with a tear to his hamstring that meant he missed out on the England U-19 championships and City's pre-season programme including the tour of Asia.

Onuoha was called into Peter Taylor's first two England Under-21 squad's of the 2005/06 season, making his debut as a substitute against Poland before starting against France at left-back. Was with the first team squad for most matches until an unfortunate training ground injury put paid to his season in late January, meaning that his last appearance of the year was the 3-1 win over United on January 14.

After regaining his fitness at the very end of the season, Nedum's return to training for the 2006/06 pre-season period was marred by his sustaining a calf strain that prevented him from playing in any warm-up matches until the game at home to FC Porto. Further frustration came for Nedum when he picked up a hamstring injury in the week before the opening game of the season at Chelsea, which sidelined him until mid-October

Nedum Onuoha reflects on Anfield display

Nedum Onuoha has bemoaned the against-the-run of play nature of Steven Gerrard’s goal on Saturday that condemned City to defeat at Anfield.

The 20-year-old defender, who started his first match for City since last January’s derby win, played a full role in a solid defensive effort that earned plaudits if not points.

Nedum says: “If you were to ask any of the players, and that includes the home team, about when they scored they would say that we were on top in the game at the time.

“Liverpool had had to do a lot of defending before that, so it was a horrible, horrible time to concede a goal.”

Stuart Pearce has immediately turned the spotlight onto this Wednesday’s trip to Villa Park and is urging the players to build on the positive aspects of the performance at Anfield.

“We’ve got to go and get something,” he says. “I told the players that it’s no good feeling sorry for themselves, they know to a man that they did reasonably well on Saturday, man on man. But, we gave the ball to the wrong man, he punished us dearly for it and we have to learn from it.”

She reapplied and got an extension with temporary leave to remain.

Until when, walq ?

Anyway I think I will write that letter this week and then go away kick back, relax and try to forget.

After you've changed the locks, eh buddy

Hatem Trabelsi

Squad no: 27

Date of birth: 25/01/1977

Place of Birth: Ariana, Tunisia

Position: Defender

International Caps: 59

Hatem Trabelsi became Stuart Pearce’s sixth signing of summer 2006, joining City after leaving Ajax Amsterdam as a free agent.

Trabelsi arrived at the Blues with a whole host of international and European experience having played in three World Cup campaigns as well as clocking up numerous Champions League appearances during his five years with the Dutch giants.

On signing the attacking full-back Pearce said: “The fact that he’s played at the highest level in Europe – the Champions League – regularly, been to three World Cups with his country, captains his country so it’s a good CV.

“I’ve watched him play for Ajax over the last three years and been very impressed with him. He’ll be an attacking option for us. He gets forward well and he’s decent with the ball at his feet and he’s got a lot of energy.”

A point he proved coming on against Reading where he made his debut in the 1-0 reverse at the Madejski Stadium. An impressive full debut was underway against Blackburn before an unfortunate groin injury cut that short, but Hatem finally made his home debut in the 0-0 draw with Sheffield United in October.

Danny Mills

Squad no: 18

Date of birth: 18/05/1977

Place of Birth: Norwich

Position: Defender

Height (ft): 5.11

Weight (st): 13.0

International Caps: 19

International Goals: 0

Danny Mills arrived at City on a free transfer from Leeds United at the start of pre-season for the 2004/05 season having agreed an early release from his contract with the Yorkshire outfit.

The transfer ended City's search for a right-back which had been a top priority. The 27-year-old defender, who played for England at Youth and U21 level, has 19 full England caps was handed a five-year deal on signing for the Blues.

He started his career as a trainee with Norwich where he played as a centre-half. But he was handed his debut for the Canaries at right-back by the then manager, Martin O'Neil at the start of the 1995/06 season.

Two seasons later he moved to the capital and Charlton Athletic after falling out of favour at Norwich and helped the Addicks gain Premiership status. But when they were relegated after just one season in the top flight Mills moved to Leeds United in a £4.5m switch in the summer of 1999.

He was in and out of the side as a centre-half before switching to right-back again and played a crucial role in helping Leeds reach the semi-finals of the Champions League.Mills went on a season long loan to Middlesbrough after then Leeds manager, Peter Reid refused to give him any guarantees of his place in the Leeds side.

He played for Boro in their two wins over City that season and won a Carling Cup medal with the Teesside club as they beat Bolton 2-1 in Cardiff.

After a making his debut for England in a friendly international against Mexico in 2001 he booked his place in the England side for the World Cup Finals in 2002 and was on the pitch for every minute of England's campaign.

Blighted by an injury to his shin he missed most of the Blues pre-season friendlies but shook off the injury in time to make his debut in the opening game of the 2004/05 season against Fulham.

His run of starts in the City side came to an end in March 2005 when new Manager, Stuart Pearce opted for Nedum Onuoha at right-back. Danny Mills had to be happy with a place on the bench and subsequently played a game for the reserves.

He came back fighting at the start of the 2005/06 season and regained his right-back berth. A fine start to the season was capped by one of the finest goals ever seen at the City of Manchester Stadium when Mills unleashed a rocket into the top-corner in the 2-0 win over Everton.

A combination of Micah Richards' emergence and injuries saw Danny struggle to make the side towards the end of the season and as the 2006/07 season opened, the former England man could only find a place on the bench.

So after being out of the City side, September 2006 brought about a two month loan move to Championship side, Hull City.

Ben Thugsher

Squad no: 3

Date of birth: 30/11/1974

Place of Birth: Swindon

Position: Defender

Height (ft): 5.10

Weight (st): 12.04

International Caps: 7

International Goals: 0

The defender joined City in 2004 for a nominal fee from Leicester with Kevin Keegan quick to exploit a clause in the player's contract that allowed him to move in the event of the Foxes being relegated.

He was the target for several other clubs but admitted that once the concrete offer came from City he could not say no.

A graduate from the FA Centre of Excellence, the Swindon-born defender started his career with Millwall making his debut in August 1993.

He first came to the public's attention during the Lions FA Cup runs of the early 1990's and he was touted as a target for the top clubs.

He has won seven international caps for Wales, switching international allegiances after representing England at U21 level.

A proposed move to Fulham broke down after he requested a return to the south of England for family reasons.

The 2005/06 season was a steady one for Ben despite a couple of injuries, but he started the 2006/07 season as the man in possession of the left-back berth until the much documented Pedro Mendes incident, which earned Ben a lengthy ban and hefty Club fine.

We were far better than Chelsea yesterday. Fact.

Sorry Red, but you must have been watching a different game to the one i watched

To me, United won the first half and Chelsea won the second half. A draw was a fair result

Are you feeling ok mate....? Surely nothing but a resounding rent boy victory would satiate those bitter bones....

Oh, don't get me wrong buddy. I was cheering Chelsea on, all the way