Your Footie team! - Page 2

kaiowas · 04-02-2008, 18:00

Your Team?
Liverpool

Why?
I was born there and most of my family are from there. Not sure how I ended up red rather than blue though as my dad and brother are both Evertonians.

For How long?
As long as I can remember

First game?
Not sure, I moved away from Liverpool when I was only a few months old so didn't get the opportunity to go very often. My grandad (another bluenose) used to take me occasionally when we were up there visiting and I've got vague memories of a 3-1 win at Goodison and I had a programme from an Arsenal game at Anfield that I must have been at. The Panini Football '86 sticker album had a page of programme covers from each of the first division sides and the Liverpool one was the same Arsenal programme that I had so I'm guessing the game must have been in 85.

Most memorable game?
Champions League Final 2005

Worst game?
26th May 1989

Fav player?
Ian Rush (Random fact. He was sticker number 132 in the aforementioned football '86 album and the last sticker I needed to complete the Liverpool page. 132 has been 'my' number ever since along with 23 which was the shirt number given to most of Liverpools hot youth prospects in recent years.)

What of your team now?
Having our traditional mid-season slump which will come to an end as suddenly as it started when we inexplicably play Inter Milan off the park in a couple of weeks time. We'll then have a stunning run of form until the end of the season and still end up fourth.

Kell_ee001 · 04-02-2008, 18:22

Your Team?

England

Why?

Couldn't get excited about local teams but I love the atmosphere you get with a national team.

For How long?

As long as I can remember!

First game?

UEFA Euro 1996, June 22nd, England v Spain. First game I was allowed to watch in the Mens only Snug at the club the day after my 15th birthday.

By the time I went to watch the game we got kicked out I had a place reserved at the bar and my drink ready when I walked in!

Most memorable game?

5 - 1... need I say more?

Worst game?

World Cup 2002, June 21st, England v Brazil. I was at the pub with all my mates by 6am buzzing from being in the quarter finals and it being my 21st birthday, just to see us kicked out

I was gutted.

Fav player?

I could say Beckham, Owen, Redknapp, Gerrard or Lampard and although I LOVE watching them all play (*rubs thighs*

) my favourite team member of all time was Englands Number 1, David Seaman. On the field I think all 5 were / are awesome players with more talent than just sexy legs but Seaman did a lot for the team.

What of your team now?

We will do it!!

(what can I say... when it comes to England, I'm an optimist!)

See... bet you didn't think I'd have anything to say

Stan_Lite · 04-02-2008, 21:32

Your Team?

Celtic

Why?

My best mate at school was a Celtic supporter when I started taking an interest.

For How long?

Since I was about 5 - so, about 16 years

First game?

Against Aberdeen sometime in 1984 (never managed to get to a game before that due to living in Shetland).

Most memorable game?

Against those bloody Portugese cheats in the 2003 EUFA cup final - so close and yet so far.

Worst game?

Super Cali Go Ballistic, Celtic Are Atrocious was one of the funniest and most painful newspaper headlines ever.

Fav player?

Currently, probably Shunsuke Nakamura - recent past, probably Lubomir Moravcik and from my yoof, probably either Kenny Dalglish or Danny McGrain.

What of your tem now?

SPL champions the last two seasons. Have a bit of a fight on our hands this season, trailing behind Rangers just now. Had a decent run in the Champions League last season, would be nice to repeat that.

Davey_Pitch · 04-02-2008, 22:18

Your Team?

Everton FC

Why?

My whole family are Toffees, it's inbuilt with me

For How long?

Since the day I was born.

First game?

Hard one to remember, as I went to a lot with my mum and dad in the 1984-85 season, so it could have been any team that season.

Most memorable game?

Beating Bayern Munich 3-1 at Goodison was amazing. Was at the ground when we beat Southampton 7-1 which was also great. A certain 3-0 result against Liverpool last season was pretty nice as well

Worst game?

Any where Liverpool turn us over easily (which is less common now than it used to be thankfully).

Fav player?

Currently Mikel Arteta, though in the past I would probably say Neville Southall as he was easily one of the best keepers I've ever seen.

What of your tem now?

Currently best team in the city according to the league table, so that'll do me

Seriously though, I think Moyes is slowly but surely building a very impressive squad at Everton and if he carries on like this I don't think it'll be all that long before we can challenge the top 4 on a more regular basis.

Kell_ee001 · 05-02-2008, 12:49

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Originally Posted by Kitten

you?? Seriously??

Should have added "about football"

Pumpkinstew · 08-02-2008, 00:20

I warn you now the following is about a rugby team cos I'm from the Westcountry and in the abscence of any decent wendyball outfits we decided to beat the Welsh at their favourite game as often as possible.

Your Team?
Bristol RFC (Bristol Shoguns for a while when they had Mitsubishi sponsorship

)

Why?
See above. My Dad played rugby until I was about 7. My Mum hated it. I soon took it up.

For How long?
I didn't show a huge amount of interest until about the age of 11 when I started playing minis and watching the old Five Nations and Rugby Special on TV.

First game?
First I remember was home to Gloucester in about 1992. It was a mudbath and the jerseys got changed 3 times. I think Bris won by the odd penalty 15-12 or so.

Most memorable game?
Probably the Powergen Cup game against Wasps in 2005 while we were in National 1. It finished 23-23 and went into extra time. Many rugby journos chose it as their game of the year and it was the first live match my girlfriend came to. Wasps won it (some kiddie called Tom Rees came on and got the winning try) but were then disqualified for fielding an unregistered player.

Worst game?
Plenty to choose from here. Probably the promotion-relegation play off against London Scottish in 1998. Bristol were relegated out of the top flight for the first time since leagues began and in the Summer the clubs chairman and financial backer pulled out and the club folded. We lost the Memorial Ground to Bristol Rovers and came within a whisker of vanishing completely.

Fav player?
Mark 'Ronnie' Regan
A homegrown gob****e who has defied the years and come out of international retirement to play in his second world cup final. Reknowned for his mastery of sledging, the opposing hooker John Smit said after the 2007 final that Regan had spoken to him more in 80 minutes than his wife had in 7 years of marriage.

Other Bristol greats include Alan Morley who still holds the world record for first class tries (about 400

), Paul Hull and Pumas Agustin Pichot and Felipe Contepomi.

What of your team now?
Back in the Premiership and with players in the England team

Finished 3rd last season but a rash of injuries and Heineken cup distractions have left us at the wrong end of the table.
The Rovers have just received permission to bulldoze and rebuild the Mem taking 100 years of rugby history with it.

The Memorial Ground is so called because it was an area of land donated by the council to commemorate the rugby players who gave their lives in World War I.
It's not been announced where we'll be playing for the two seasons while the development goes ahead or if we'll be returning when it's complete.

Wossi · 12-02-2008, 12:49

Your Team?
Newcastle Utd

Why?
Was born there and most of my family still live there. Plus my whole family supports them.

For How long?
As long as I can remember.

First game?
The first game I went to see was about 3 seasons ago, can't remember off hand who we played but I remember we drew. I live in the midlands so getting up there to watch a match is a pain

Most memorable game?
Most would say the 4-3 defeat against Liverpool, but for me it was winning against Chelsea in the FA cup a few seasons back, I never thought we would have a chance and the Muppet Kluivert actually scored

Worst game?
The other week against Man Utd

6-0

Fav player?
It's a choice of either Shay Given or Charles N'Zogbia. Given is probably one of the best keepers in the game and yet has stuck with us through thick and thin. N'zogbia is a star in the making, I love watching him play as he's one of the few players we have that will always keep going for goal and his footwork is amazing.

What of your team now?

that is all.

Admiral Huddy · 12-02-2008, 16:08

One of my two visits to NUFC is seeing Spurs defeated by 7 goals

Is Keegan going to last another 3 games? Any other manager with such a record would be out, surely?

Wossi · 12-02-2008, 17:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by Admiral Huddy

One of my two visits to NUFC is seeing Spurs defeated by 7 goals

Is Keegan going to last another 3 games? Any other manager with such a record would be out, surely?

I hope they keep him till the end of the season for consistencies sake. He needs to learn that we need to actually score goals to win and leaving an inform striker on the bench is not a good idea. Same with leaving an inform left back on the bench and using a (crap) right back in that place.

Davey_Pitch · 12-02-2008, 22:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by Admiral Huddy

Is Keegan going to last another 3 games? Any other manager with such a record would be out, surely?

Considering he was Ashley's choice (albeit a 2nd choice), I'm fairly sure he'll be given until midway through next season so he can actually try to sort things out and rebuild the team somewhat. Knee-jerk reactions will do Newcastle no good whatsoever. Teams like Everton have shown that by keeping faith in a manager you believe in (even when we had an awful season and finished 17th) can pay dividends when he's given time to succeed. More clubs could learn from that example (though it helps having a manager as talented as Moyes)

04-02-2008, 18:00	#11
kaiowas The Stig Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Fightertown USA Posts: 1,458	Your Team? Liverpool Why? I was born there and most of my family are from there. Not sure how I ended up red rather than blue though as my dad and brother are both Evertonians. For How long? As long as I can remember First game? Not sure, I moved away from Liverpool when I was only a few months old so didn't get the opportunity to go very often. My grandad (another bluenose) used to take me occasionally when we were up there visiting and I've got vague memories of a 3-1 win at Goodison and I had a programme from an Arsenal game at Anfield that I must have been at. The Panini Football '86 sticker album had a page of programme covers from each of the first division sides and the Liverpool one was the same Arsenal programme that I had so I'm guessing the game must have been in 85. Most memorable game? Champions League Final 2005 Worst game? 26th May 1989 Fav player? Ian Rush (Random fact. He was sticker number 132 in the aforementioned football '86 album and the last sticker I needed to complete the Liverpool page. 132 has been 'my' number ever since along with 23 which was the shirt number given to most of Liverpools hot youth prospects in recent years.) What of your team now? Having our traditional mid-season slump which will come to an end as suddenly as it started when we inexplicably play Inter Milan off the park in a couple of weeks time. We'll then have a stunning run of form until the end of the season and still end up fourth. __________________ Anal Fish Porn

04-02-2008, 18:22	#12
Kell_ee001 Wants Big Meat Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newcastle Posts: 6,478	Your Team? England Why? Couldn't get excited about local teams but I love the atmosphere you get with a national team. For How long? As long as I can remember! First game? UEFA Euro 1996, June 22nd, England v Spain. First game I was allowed to watch in the Mens only Snug at the club the day after my 15th birthday. By the time I went to watch the game we got kicked out I had a place reserved at the bar and my drink ready when I walked in! Most memorable game? 5 - 1... need I say more? Worst game? World Cup 2002, June 21st, England v Brazil. I was at the pub with all my mates by 6am buzzing from being in the quarter finals and it being my 21st birthday, just to see us kicked out I was gutted. Fav player? I could say Beckham, Owen, Redknapp, Gerrard or Lampard and although I LOVE watching them all play (rubs thighs ) my favourite team member of all time was Englands Number 1, David Seaman. On the field I think all 5 were / are awesome players with more talent than just sexy legs but Seaman did a lot for the team. What of your team now? We will do it!! (what can I say... when it comes to England, I'm an optimist!) See... bet you didn't think I'd have anything to say __________________

04-02-2008, 21:32	#13
Stan_Lite Stan, Stan the FLASHER MAN! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: In bed with your sister Posts: 5,483	Your Team? Celtic Why? My best mate at school was a Celtic supporter when I started taking an interest. For How long? Since I was about 5 - so, about 16 years First game? Against Aberdeen sometime in 1984 (never managed to get to a game before that due to living in Shetland). Most memorable game? Against those bloody Portugese cheats in the 2003 EUFA cup final - so close and yet so far. Worst game? Super Cali Go Ballistic, Celtic Are Atrocious was one of the funniest and most painful newspaper headlines ever. Fav player? Currently, probably Shunsuke Nakamura - recent past, probably Lubomir Moravcik and from my yoof, probably either Kenny Dalglish or Danny McGrain. What of your tem now? SPL champions the last two seasons. Have a bit of a fight on our hands this season, trailing behind Rangers just now. Had a decent run in the Champions League last season, would be nice to repeat that. __________________ Just because I have a short attention span doesn't mean I...

04-02-2008, 22:18	#14
Davey_Pitch I iz speshul Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Liverpool Posts: 6,296	Your Team? Everton FC Why? My whole family are Toffees, it's inbuilt with me For How long? Since the day I was born. First game? Hard one to remember, as I went to a lot with my mum and dad in the 1984-85 season, so it could have been any team that season. Most memorable game? Beating Bayern Munich 3-1 at Goodison was amazing. Was at the ground when we beat Southampton 7-1 which was also great. A certain 3-0 result against Liverpool last season was pretty nice as well Worst game? Any where Liverpool turn us over easily (which is less common now than it used to be thankfully). Fav player? Currently Mikel Arteta, though in the past I would probably say Neville Southall as he was easily one of the best keepers I've ever seen. What of your tem now? Currently best team in the city according to the league table, so that'll do me Seriously though, I think Moyes is slowly but surely building a very impressive squad at Everton and if he carries on like this I don't think it'll be all that long before we can challenge the top 4 on a more regular basis. __________________ Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine as children do. It's not just in some of us; it is in everyone. And as we let our own lights shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.

08-02-2008, 00:20	#16
Pumpkinstew Absinthe Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mostly Oxford, Sometimes Bristol Posts: 1,156	I warn you now the following is about a rugby team cos I'm from the Westcountry and in the abscence of any decent wendyball outfits we decided to beat the Welsh at their favourite game as often as possible. Your Team? Bristol RFC (Bristol Shoguns for a while when they had Mitsubishi sponsorship ) Why? See above. My Dad played rugby until I was about 7. My Mum hated it. I soon took it up. For How long? I didn't show a huge amount of interest until about the age of 11 when I started playing minis and watching the old Five Nations and Rugby Special on TV. First game? First I remember was home to Gloucester in about 1992. It was a mudbath and the jerseys got changed 3 times. I think Bris won by the odd penalty 15-12 or so. Most memorable game? Probably the Powergen Cup game against Wasps in 2005 while we were in National 1. It finished 23-23 and went into extra time. Many rugby journos chose it as their game of the year and it was the first live match my girlfriend came to. Wasps won it (some kiddie called Tom Rees came on and got the winning try) but were then disqualified for fielding an unregistered player. Worst game? Plenty to choose from here. Probably the promotion-relegation play off against London Scottish in 1998. Bristol were relegated out of the top flight for the first time since leagues began and in the Summer the clubs chairman and financial backer pulled out and the club folded. We lost the Memorial Ground to Bristol Rovers and came within a whisker of vanishing completely. Fav player? Mark 'Ronnie' Regan A homegrown gob**e who has defied the years and come out of international retirement to play in his second world cup final. Reknowned for his mastery of sledging, the opposing hooker John Smit said after the 2007 final that Regan had spoken to him more in 80 minutes than his wife had in 7 years of marriage. Other Bristol greats include Alan Morley who still holds the world record for first class tries (about 400), Paul Hull and Pumas Agustin Pichot and Felipe Contepomi. What of your team now? Back in the Premiership and with players in the England team Finished 3rd last season but a rash of injuries and Heineken cup distractions have left us at the wrong end of the table. The Rovers have just received permission to bulldoze and rebuild the Mem taking 100 years of rugby history with it. The Memorial Ground is so called because it was an area of land donated by the council to commemorate the rugby players who gave their lives in World War I. It's not been announced where we'll be playing for the two seasons while the development goes ahead or if we'll be returning when it's complete. __________________ Get old, or die tryin' PSTEWREVIEWS - Chunks of Meaty Reviews, Mixed with Your Five a Day of News, Comment and Opinion, Floating in a Broth of Suspect Grammar and Seasoned Liberally with Mixed Metaphor. Tasty.**

12-02-2008, 12:49	#17
Wossi Absinthe Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: In the middle Posts: 1,385	Your Team? Newcastle Utd Why? Was born there and most of my family still live there. Plus my whole family supports them. For How long? As long as I can remember. First game? The first game I went to see was about 3 seasons ago, can't remember off hand who we played but I remember we drew. I live in the midlands so getting up there to watch a match is a pain Most memorable game? Most would say the 4-3 defeat against Liverpool, but for me it was winning against Chelsea in the FA cup a few seasons back, I never thought we would have a chance and the Muppet Kluivert actually scored Worst game? The other week against Man Utd 6-0 Fav player? It's a choice of either Shay Given or Charles N'Zogbia. Given is probably one of the best keepers in the game and yet has stuck with us through thick and thin. N'zogbia is a star in the making, I love watching him play as he's one of the few players we have that will always keep going for goal and his footwork is amazing. What of your team now? that is all.

12-02-2008, 16:08	#18
Admiral Huddy HOMO-Sapien Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chelmsford Posts: 6,692	One of my two visits to NUFC is seeing Spurs defeated by 7 goals Is Keegan going to last another 3 games? Any other manager with such a record would be out, surely? __________________ I just got lost in thought.. It was very unfamiliar territory. Techie Talk \| My gaming Blog \| PC spec \| The Admirals log