Shawnest 10 Report post Posted November 11, 2007 Last Night’s Boring Match Last Night, 76 378 people wanted to see Sao Paulo's home game again Chelsea. The match ended 0-0 but Chelsea had more opportunities to win the match.Sao Paulo has only 5 points from 5 matches and they are battling now with relegation. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Insider 11,470 Report post Posted November 11, 2007 Re: World Championship 1057 DAMICHON'S OPENER SUCCESSFUL Highly touted 18 year old Damian Ismodes is now an Espanyol player. Last week's signing subbed in at the 75th minute and showed lots of skill in last night's 2-0 victory over Blackburn at the Olympic Stadium in Barcelona. Recent acquisition Jonas Gutierrez gave Espanyol the lead at the restart, poking in a ball from Pablo Zabaleta, who got hurt a few instants later. Luis Garcia sealed the win in the 85th minute, on a great solo effort. The assist went to Clemente Rodriguez. TRANSFER MADNESS! No less than 10 deals were completed yesterday. Here is a summary of what went down. Martinez Angel TO Almeria Camara Fredson TO Almeria MOHA TO FC Basel David Garcia TO Politechnica VALDO to Partizan Belgrad LAfuente to Standard Linka FROM Wodzislaw Urko FROM Iraklis Altheer FROM Exelcior Bolanos FROM Barcelona Witsel FROM Standard Liege Torje FROM Politechnica Jovetic FROM Belgrade Caicedo FROM Basel Lamantia FROM Genoa Negredo FROM Almeria Some of these signings are major bonuses, of all the players gone, only Valdo has played for Espanyol this season, and the players brought in show a lot of potential. Negredo is a 22 year old phenomenal striker, Jovetic is an 18 year old Montenegran who has caught the attention of teams like Sao Paolo, Caicedo is a revelation at 18 for Basel and Torje and Witsel have both caught attention of major squads at 17 and 18 respectively. The expected lineup for Espanyol, when everyone healthy, is as follows. ---------------Kameni-------------- Zabaleta---Lacruz--Jarque---Rodriguez Rufete (Ismodes)-Biglia----Gutierrez --------Gourcuff (Riera)----------- ---Luis Garcia--Tamudo (Caicedo/Jovetic) DE LA PENA GOING TO ARGENTINA? A 7 million pound offer for Ivan De La Pena has come in from Argentina. Still no word on whether or not the Espanyol reject will have the offer accepted or not. TABLES With the win against Blackburn, Espanyol goes tops and takes over 1st spot on goal difference. Blackburn is close 2nd. Espanyol are 9 points clear of relegation, with a 4-0-1 record. As for individual honours, here are the players to watch. Luis Garcia : 5 goals (2nd), 3 MOM's (1st) Alberto Riera : 3 assists (12th) NEXT IN BARCELONA : GUADALAJARA 1st place Espanyol face Guadalajara in Barcelona wednesday. Chivas stand 16th, with two good players out injured. Espanyol's probable lineup : -------------------Kameni------------------- Lacruz--Marc Torrejon--Jarque---Rodriguez Rufete (Ismodes)--De La Pena--Gutierrez -------------Gourcuff (Riera)------------ ---------Luis Garcia----Jovetic (Tamudo/Caicedo) INJURIES / SUSPENSIONS Pablo Zabaleta - Bruised Shin (8 days) Lucas Biglia - Bruised Thigh (8 days) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Toggs Report post Posted November 11, 2007 Re: World Championship 1057 Estundates host their new manager Toggs, Got 13 Mill 2 spend. Top of div4. Looking for an 88+ Midfielder to loan out plz. Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Toggs Report post Posted November 11, 2007 Re: World Championship 1057 WC1057 U20s Setup Cup The cup would be arranged as the following: The fixtures would be played on friendly dates and there would be two groups of 3 teams. Group 1 BLA BLA ---- BLA Group 2 BLE BLE ---- BLE Each teams would Vs the other two teams in their group once. If there is any 2 teams who both have the same amount of points and are 2 & 3, it would be decided on Goal Difference. Semis Winner of Grup 1 - Runner Up of Group 2 Winner of Gurp 2 - Runner Up of Group 1 Then the two winners of them would be in the final for the prize of well... Nothing, just glory Rules All the players must be 20 yrs old or younger Pm me on the Forum with the result as i would be unable to view the result If any1 is played who is over 20 theyll be punishments, even banning !! If you have a team of u20s and would like to participate, Pm me. Starting hopefully this friday. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Insider 11,470 Report post Posted November 11, 2007 Re: World Championship 1057 I'm not a gold member so can't challenge friendlys, but my U-20's team will beat everyone else's anyway. I'm in. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Toggs Report post Posted November 11, 2007 Re: World Championship 1057 I'm not a gold member so can't challenge friendlys' date=' but my U-20's team will beat everyone else's anyway. I'm in.[/quote']Wouldnt touch mine Thats 2, im sure theyll be alot more, theyre better be Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomOwen 8,151 Report post Posted November 11, 2007 Re: World Championship 1057 WC1057 U20s Setup Cup The cup would be arranged as the following: The fixtures would be played on friendly dates and there would be two groups of 3 teams. Group 1 BLA BLA ---- BLA Group 2 BLE BLE ---- BLE Each teams would Vs the other two teams in their group once. If there is any 2 teams who both have the same amount of points and are 2 & 3' date=' it would be decided on Goal Difference. [u']Semis[/u] Winner of Grup 1 - Runner Up of Group 2 Winner of Gurp 2 - Runner Up of Group 1 Then the two winners of them would be in the final for the prize of well... Nothing, just glory Rules All the players must be 20 yrs old or younger Pm me on the Forum with the result as i would be unable to view the result If any1 is played who is over 20 theyll be punishments, even banning !! If you have a team of u20s and would like to participate, Pm me. Starting hopefully this friday. I only have an U21 team but can't challenge anyone since not a gold member. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ruud-17 38 Report post Posted November 14, 2007 Re: World Championship 1057 Lazio's New Signings: Lazio just completed two more signings to strengthend their squad. David James: Very experienced GK, signed from Portsmouth he is expected to be put in steight into tonights game. Freddi Ljunberg: Another very experienced player who can play at different positions, signed from West Ham. Former gunner who will make his debut tonight. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomOwen 8,151 Report post Posted November 18, 2007 Re: World Championship 1057 CSKA 5-2 FC Schalke 04 An easy win for the Russian team when they thrash German side Schalke 04 5-2 at the Dinamo Stadium. Goals came from Pablo Aimar (2), Yuri Zhirkov, Jo, and Luis Ricardinho sealed the game. Schalke managed to score two consolation goals by Ivan Rakitic and Zlatan Bajramovic. Goals: 25: GOAL!! - With a gaping goal from just yards out Pablo AIMAR thunders it into the net! 26: GOAL!! - The ball is played square to Ivan RAKITIC on the edge of the box who rasps home a screamer! 43: GOAL!! - A dangerous corner is whipped in and Yuri ZHIRKOV nods the ball home! 44: GOAL!! - JO finds himself in yards of space and he makes no mistake from 15 yards! 65: GOAL!! - Zlatan BAJRAMOVIC won't score an easier goal after a terrible back-pass falls short! 80: GOAL!! - Some excellent passing leaves Luís RICARDINHO clear on goal and he finishes with ease! 85: GOAL!! - Pablo AIMAR caresses in a curling shot! What technique! Man of the Match: Yuri Zhirkov. CSKA are currently on top of the table counting on goals scored but they are only 12th because of their terrible defense. Top Goalscorer: Vagner Love (8 Goals) (Top in the League) Top Assists: Jo (6 Assists) Most MoM: Vagner Love (4 MoMs) Highest Average Performance: Vagner Love (8.14) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
***karthik*** 11 Report post Posted November 19, 2007 Re: World Championship 1057 MANAGER UNDER FIRE The manager Karthik is under criticism from all quarters as he swapped Milito with Saviola in a deal this week! It is a known fact that karthik is a great fan of Javier but this move was a bolt from the blue... Karthik reassured the fans that he knew what he was doing and asked the fans to look at Saviolas form for Madrid...Also it has been revealed that Diego asked the manager for the transfer so he could play in division 1 Saviola fits into the new look side that Karthik has created but Karthik hints there are still a few more transfers to go before he has finished rebuilding... He has also announced that Alessandro will not be sold and is part of the big picture in mind... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
***karthik*** 11 Report post Posted November 21, 2007 Re: World Championship 1057 USTARI, Óscar G 21 89 100 Excellent £7.4M Sascha G 15 69 100 Okay £39k £20k PAREDES, Javier LB 25 87 84 V.Good £5.3M DIOGO, Carlos RB 24 91 85 Good £8.2M FABIANO ELLER, Dos Santos CB/DM 30 90 100 GARAY, Ezequiel CB 21 90 87 Excellent £8.1M DJOUROU, Johan CB/DM 20 87 100 Excellent £6.1M DOMÍNGUEZ, Julio César D 20 87 94 Good £6.1M TYMOSCHUK, Anatoliy CM/DM 28 91 99 Good £6.6M ZAPATER, Alberto CM/DM 22 90 76 Good £7.9M MATUZALEM, Francelino CM/RM 27 90 88 BARONE, Simone CM 29 90 94 V.Good £5.6M £5.4M 29 Jan D'ALESSANDRO, Andres AM/LM 26 92 82 Average £8.4M DANIEL CARVALHO, da Silva AM 24 90 65 Excellent £7.4M CANER, Erkin AM 19 84 100 V.Good £4.3M SAVIOLA, Javier F 25 92 92 Excellent £8.7M DELGADO, César F/W 26 90 98 Good £7.0M CROUCH, Peter CF 26 91 91 Superb £7.7M Great squad? I know Now time to get some results as the squad is finaaaaaaaaaaaaaally in place Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shawnest 10 Report post Posted November 21, 2007 Sao Paulo's News Sao Paulo is ready for its first league victory Last Round ,Sao Paulo drew against Roma at home and this was its fourth draw in seven matches.They want to get the 3 points in White Hart Lane and demolish the 19th Tottenham.Sao Paulo's manager told media: "We deserve to win and get the 3 points after 4 unfortunate matches." Last Week, Spurs defeated second division Fiorentina in cup match and qualified for the second round.Fiorentina is occuping the first position in league 2 with 16 points at the moment.In League One Spurs have only 5 points from 7 matches and they are in the relegation zone. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Insider 11,470 Report post Posted November 21, 2007 Re: World Championship 1057 ESPANYOL FORM STABLE Two more wins for Espanyol, and a cup win. This gives them 8 victorys, 1 defeat and no draws. Here are the recent results. BLOWOUT IN SPAIN Espanyol defeated Besiktas 11-0 last week in Barcelona. Jonas Gutierrez played the hero with 3 goals, Marc Torrejon scored 2 in his first match. Rufete and Gourcuff joined him with 2, ans Luis Garcia and Djorjevic added one each. PENALTIES SOLVE COLO-COLO A o-o draw ended in penalties as the home side advanced over Colo-Colo. They will face FC Schalke in the next round. SUBSTITUTES TRIUMPH IN FRANCE Marouane Chamakh opened the scoring, but that was all as Espanyol triumped 3-1 over Bordeaux in France. The match was filled with substitutes after the cup win over Colo-Colo in midweek. Lucas Biglia showed why he was missed, scoring in the 14th minute in his first game back from injury. Alvaro Negredo and 17 year old Stefan Jovetic added their first goals each for the win. TABLES Espanyol currently stand 1st, 7 points clear of missing promotion and 14 points clear of relegation. As far as players go, here is the scoop : Luis Garcia : 2nd in goals (7), 2nd in MOM'S (4) Jonas Gutierrez : 19th in goals (4), 8th in assists (5), 20th in MOM (1) Predrag Djordjevic : 17th in assists (4) Alvaro Negredo : 18th in MOM (1) MUNITIS SIGNS ON Pedro Munitis has signed on from Racing. Details to be finalized. STARTERS -------------------KAMENI------------------- -ZABALETA--JARQUE--LACRUZ--RODRIGUEZ- GUTIERREZ-----BIGLIA------MUNITIS----- -----------DJORDJEVIC------------ -----LUIS GARCIA--------TAMUDO---- NEXT MATCH Next up, Espanyol will travel to the Ukraine to face Shakhtar. Projected lineup: --------------------KAMENI------------------ ZABALETA--JARQUE---MARC TORREJON--CHICA GUTIERREZ--------BIGLIA----MUNITIS----- -----------DJORDJEVIC----------------- -----LUIS GARCIA------TAMUDO------- INJURIES/SUSPENSIONS Jesus Lacruz - Not Fit - Day to day Clemente Rodriguez - Swollen Eye - 2 weeks RATING CHANGES Espanyol would like to congradulate Gambian Tijan JAITEH on his recent climb to 78 from 72. He'll be rewarded with an appearance soon. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
***karthik*** 11 Report post Posted November 22, 2007 Re: World Championship 1057 10-0 whats going on :@ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Insider 11,470 Report post Posted November 25, 2007 Re: World Championship 1057 STREAK LIVES ON Espanyol return from the Ukraine as victors, after a 0-2 victory over FC Shakhtar Donetsk. The absence of their two big defensive guns was overcome by solid performences by Moya Marc Torrejon and Francisco Chica, and Carlos Kameni was solid when he had to be. Goals were scored by Luis Garcia and Predrag Djordjevic. HOME RETURN FOR CUP MATCH Division 2 Celtic are the next to take a shot at Espanyol's 8 match undefeated streak, when they visit Barcelona for the World Champ Cup 2nd round fixture monday. Espanyol is expected to field a modified team, resting up for wednesday's clash against Olympiakos. The expected lineup : ------------------KAMENI------------------- ZABALETA--BAYAL SALL---JUANDE---MARC TORREJON ----ISMODES----WITSEL-------MUNITIS----- ---------------GOURCUFF------------------- -----------NEGREDO----JOVETIC----------- TABLES Blackburn Rovers also won, meaning Espanyol is still 5 points ahead of the 2nd place British side. They are 7 points away from not being promoted and a whopping 17 points out of the relegation zone. As far as the player tables go, Luis Garcia - 1st- goals (8), 1st- Goal Ratio (1), 1st- MOM (5) Jonas Gutierrez - 16th- goals (4), 6th- Goal Ratio (1,25), 2nd-Assists (6) Predrag Djordjevic - 9th- Assists (4) Alvaro Negredo - 20th- MOM (1) INJURIES/SUSPENSIONS Clemente Rodriguez - Swollen Eye - 13 days Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Samir7 47 Report post Posted November 28, 2007 Re: World Championship 1057 Benfica Left in Shambles! After manager resigns. Samir has resigned as manager of Benfica and Hopes to return to the setup maybe later in the future. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
***karthik*** 11 Report post Posted November 29, 2007 Re: World Championship 1057 SAVIOLA REPAYS FAITH Saviola repaid the faith put in him by grabbing a hattrick against a hapless Shalke The scoreline 6-2 was more fit for a Sunday league game than a World Championship match Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Samir7 47 Report post Posted January 13, 2008 Re: World Championship 1057 Samir Returns Samir has signed a contract at Lazio, as manager. He once managed Benfica in the setup but now hopes to do well with the Italian side. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fruitbat 10 Report post Posted February 4, 2008 Re: World Championship 1057 NEW MANAGER AT AJAX AMSTERDAM The fortunes of this great club have taken a turn for the better as fruitbat takes control. I will attempt to preserve our place among the World's Elite Clubs. Ajax have already been busy in the transfer market with the signings of: Ibrahim Afellay Tim De Cler Abdoulaye Meite More comings and goings are expected... I am willing to listen to realistic offers for any of my squad. Next match is away to Sevilla,this will be a tough game and although we lost our previous match at home to Lyon,i am confident we can get a positive result tonight. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fruitbat 10 Report post Posted February 19, 2008 Re: World Championship 1057 AJAX UPDATE NEW ARRIVALS Further signings have been made including a plethora of talented youth players. Purchases include the following: MICHAEL LANDREAU GK RAT 90 TIM BOROWSKI CM/LM RAT 91 OSCAR TREJO CF RAT 83 EREN DERDIYOK CF RAT 80 MARIO BALOTELLI F RAT 80 LEONARDO BONUCCI CB/RB 77 TOMO PETRESCU F/W RAT 78 OLEG KOZHANOV CF RAT 77 MILAN DJURIC F RAT 77 RESULTS ROUNDUP FEB 16- AJAX 0-1 WERDER BREMEN FEB 13- INTER 1-2 AJAX FEB 09- AJAX 1-1 REAL MADRID FEB 06- SEVILLA 2-2 AJAX THE CHAIRMAN SPEAKS "After a promising run of results i was frustrated at the home defeat at the hands of Werder Bremen. Our Coaching staff and players should concentrate more on the strength of the opposition rather than looking at themselves". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fruitbat 10 Report post Posted February 29, 2008 Re: World Championship 1057 AJAX UPDATE AJAX LOSE 1-0 AT HOME TO HIGH FLYERS SAO PAULO After the fantastic 4-1 defeat of Liverpool Ajax came back down to earth with a bump being humbled by sonofpluto's slick Brazilian outfit. TRANSFER NEWS Recent signings include: CB - ZAPATA, Cristian Ajax 21 90 £8.1M £15.8M F/AM CASSANO, Antonio Ajax 25 90 £7.2M £12.0M CF - AMORUSO, Nicola Ajax 33 88 £2.6M £1.2M & Michael KROHN-DEHLI G - COPPOLA, Ferdinando Ajax 29 88 £4.5M £1.3M & Kenneth VERMEER & Dennis GENTENAAR LB/RB - FUCILE, Jorge Ajax 23 90 £7.7M £5.2M & Jurgen COLIN & Kennedy BAKIRCIOGLU G - SANCHEZ, Oswaldo Ajax 34 89 £2.5M £225k & Laurent DELORGE NEXT FIXTURE Away to Barcelona Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
