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Quotes Of The Week: Septic Blather From The Swiss Head Cheese
FIFA's president produces another candidate for his most controversial comment ever...
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Feb 12, 2010 2:13:00 AM
By Paul Madden
They Say:
"It was neither strategy nor fortune, this time you can blame the cold," Jose Mourinho claims the weather was the reason his team emerged late for the second half against Parma at the weekend. After a trip to Russia and a trip to the Ukraine already this season it's a bit hard to believe that Parma cold be that cold.
"It's a team without secrets for me. But at the same time I think I'm a coach without secrets for them. It will be easy for me, but I think also easy for them," Jose claims Chelsea are a team without secrets. Well they are now but let's not talk about that anymore that's all water under the.... eh?
"This is the most important month of Milan's season. There is no time to change, we have to stay tranquil, but not lose the anger, pride and will we have inside. We cannot forget where we started and where we are now. We have worked well, often in difficult conditions," Milan coach Leonardo says things have improved since he took control. Not long ago fans demanded he be sacked.
"It's a closed subject. I called Riquelme up last March and he didn't come. I love how he plays and I hope he returns to his best form for Boca Juniors, who need him," Argentina coach Diego Maradona won't be calling upon the mercurial talents of Juan Roman Riquelme. Boca need him Argentina don't. After scraping a last gasp 2-1 friendly win over Jamaica it appears Argentina need a greater force than Riquelme, maybe that long-haired chap born in Bethlehem 2043 years ago. Surely omnipresence qualifies him to play for the Argies.
""They [Barca] have denied it and I have denied it. I just want to focus on Arsenal, I think Arsenal Football Club is above all else - every single player in its history, the fans, the club, and myself. I think we deserve a little more respect." He's staying, he's going, he's staying. No, it looks like he's going. Oh, wait, no, he's staying. For now. The Cesc Fabregas back to Barca talk continues but the Gunners captain denies it. If he eventually does join Barca will there be constant speculation linking him with a move back to Arsenal?
"In hindsight, I should never have made the decision to retire from international football after Euro 2008. However, I didn't know I was going to regret my decision this much. I really want to go to the World Cup with Oranje. I'm eager to give my all one last time for the national team," Dutch legend Ruud van Nistelrooy wants a return to international football. Don't bet against him.
"The opportunity to go to the World Cup? I'd love to, but I still see it being a bit out of reach but you have to set goals and try to implement them," Athletic Bilbao teen prodigy Iker Muniain is eyeing a World Cup spot. What international manager in his right mind would pick a 17-year-old kid with a handful of league games under his belt for his club ahead of established first team stars? Other than Sven Goran Eriksson, of course.
FIFA chief Sepp Blatter opens the most dangerous orifice in the universe, his mouth, on the John Terry affair(s): "Listen, this is a special approach in the Anglo-Saxon countries. If this had happened in let's say Latin countries then I think he would have been applauded." Really? Does this guy come with a full stage and camera crew or is he just a one man circus?
We Say:
Awenlimobor Sylvester evaluates Sven Goran's candidacy for the vacant Nigeria job: "Only learnt a few hours ago that he dropped in his resume with the NFF. I really don’t think he qualifies as a “world class” coach. A foreign coach? Yes! But definitely not a “world class” coach. He did not have a particularly successful time with the English national team, and his time with Mexico was woeful! His best periods are well behind him, during his time at Italian giants Lazio. His current “charity work” with Notts County, an English League 2 club, best describes the level of demand placed on him."
If you want to read what Awenlimobor thinks of Peter Taylor as Nigeria coach, read the article.
"On the pitch, the 29-year-old can appear sluggish, ungainly even. His first touch can have supporters apoplectic with rage, and his lack of genuine pace - on and off the ball - can make his right-wing position seem absurd," Liverpool Correspondent Neil Jones takes a closer look at the tireless, selfless efforts of Dirk Kuyt.
"Arguably France's biggest worry will come from an improving Bosnia side who only narrowly missed out on the World Cup." Robin Bairner examines France's Euro 2012 qualifying group. No matter how hard a gets there's always Plan B: Shoddy qualifying performance followed by UEFA changing the play-off rules followed by a blatant handball. It's flawless.
"You don't need to outplay Arsenal to beat them, indeed if anything it actually helps to do the exact opposite. Last week Manchester United showed once again how vulnerable Arsenal are to the counter-attack. Chelsea noted that weakness and made sure to exploit it." Chelsea analyst Alex Dimond reckons Chelsea took a leaf out of Man United's book to beat Arsenal. Rafa hasn't read the book.
You Say:
i hope chelsea crush this big mouth...No more CL titles for Mourinho just one hit wonder... Arash in Sweden
"He maybe a little awkward on the pitch, but nobody can doubt his character, hard work and dedication!" Chuck in Florida on Liverpool's reliable Dutch workhorse, Dirk Kuyt.
Helge in EU: "Maradumba, you are the worst coach I've ever witnessed in my life..."
"It appears nobody in Argentina has developed a big enough set of nuts to sack this loser. He is a liability to AFA, to football and to his own country. On top of that he has the power to ruin other people's dreams of wearing their country's shirt. Diego, you were great on the pitch (was it mostly the drugs?) but as a coach and as a person you are a complete failure. Sod off!" Well said Kichy in Sydney, Australia
"He will be loyal to Arsenal until June 1st." ChollaVille in Bosnia reckons Cesc is off in summer. What price for said loyalty then?
"I think wenger should sell him 2 galaticos if he intend 2 sel him nt 2 baca. Gunners til JESUS come." Adedoyin in Lagos, nigeria. He is coming Adedoyin. Maradona is gonna pick him for the Argentina squad.
"Who this man thinks he is putting down an entire culture?" Alejandro in Argentina doesn't think much of the Sepptic Tank, the chief pixie of the Lala-land that governs the beautiful game.
"this guy never seases to amaze me, is he related to prince philip?!" anti blatter.
"Does this guy have the brain power to process his thoughts and filter what comes out of his mouth," km blatterless society. It's comments like this that make trawling through 'em all so worthwhile and this one from Chris in Uruguay.
"As a Latino man all I want to say is: G_ F_CK Y_ _RS_LF Fill in the vowels Sepp!"
Get reading and typing for your chance to be featured in the next edition of Quotes of the Week!
"It was neither strategy nor fortune, this time you can blame the cold," Jose Mourinho claims the weather was the reason his team emerged late for the second half against Parma at the weekend. After a trip to Russia and a trip to the Ukraine already this season it's a bit hard to believe that Parma cold be that cold.
"It's a team without secrets for me. But at the same time I think I'm a coach without secrets for them. It will be easy for me, but I think also easy for them," Jose claims Chelsea are a team without secrets. Well they are now but let's not talk about that anymore that's all water under the.... eh?
"This is the most important month of Milan's season. There is no time to change, we have to stay tranquil, but not lose the anger, pride and will we have inside. We cannot forget where we started and where we are now. We have worked well, often in difficult conditions," Milan coach Leonardo says things have improved since he took control. Not long ago fans demanded he be sacked.
"It's a closed subject. I called Riquelme up last March and he didn't come. I love how he plays and I hope he returns to his best form for Boca Juniors, who need him," Argentina coach Diego Maradona won't be calling upon the mercurial talents of Juan Roman Riquelme. Boca need him Argentina don't. After scraping a last gasp 2-1 friendly win over Jamaica it appears Argentina need a greater force than Riquelme, maybe that long-haired chap born in Bethlehem 2043 years ago. Surely omnipresence qualifies him to play for the Argies.
""They [Barca] have denied it and I have denied it. I just want to focus on Arsenal, I think Arsenal Football Club is above all else - every single player in its history, the fans, the club, and myself. I think we deserve a little more respect." He's staying, he's going, he's staying. No, it looks like he's going. Oh, wait, no, he's staying. For now. The Cesc Fabregas back to Barca talk continues but the Gunners captain denies it. If he eventually does join Barca will there be constant speculation linking him with a move back to Arsenal?
"In hindsight, I should never have made the decision to retire from international football after Euro 2008. However, I didn't know I was going to regret my decision this much. I really want to go to the World Cup with Oranje. I'm eager to give my all one last time for the national team," Dutch legend Ruud van Nistelrooy wants a return to international football. Don't bet against him.
"The opportunity to go to the World Cup? I'd love to, but I still see it being a bit out of reach but you have to set goals and try to implement them," Athletic Bilbao teen prodigy Iker Muniain is eyeing a World Cup spot. What international manager in his right mind would pick a 17-year-old kid with a handful of league games under his belt for his club ahead of established first team stars? Other than Sven Goran Eriksson, of course.
FIFA chief Sepp Blatter opens the most dangerous orifice in the universe, his mouth, on the John Terry affair(s): "Listen, this is a special approach in the Anglo-Saxon countries. If this had happened in let's say Latin countries then I think he would have been applauded." Really? Does this guy come with a full stage and camera crew or is he just a one man circus?
We Say:
Awenlimobor Sylvester evaluates Sven Goran's candidacy for the vacant Nigeria job: "Only learnt a few hours ago that he dropped in his resume with the NFF. I really don’t think he qualifies as a “world class” coach. A foreign coach? Yes! But definitely not a “world class” coach. He did not have a particularly successful time with the English national team, and his time with Mexico was woeful! His best periods are well behind him, during his time at Italian giants Lazio. His current “charity work” with Notts County, an English League 2 club, best describes the level of demand placed on him."
If you want to read what Awenlimobor thinks of Peter Taylor as Nigeria coach, read the article.
"On the pitch, the 29-year-old can appear sluggish, ungainly even. His first touch can have supporters apoplectic with rage, and his lack of genuine pace - on and off the ball - can make his right-wing position seem absurd," Liverpool Correspondent Neil Jones takes a closer look at the tireless, selfless efforts of Dirk Kuyt.
"Arguably France's biggest worry will come from an improving Bosnia side who only narrowly missed out on the World Cup." Robin Bairner examines France's Euro 2012 qualifying group. No matter how hard a gets there's always Plan B: Shoddy qualifying performance followed by UEFA changing the play-off rules followed by a blatant handball. It's flawless.
"You don't need to outplay Arsenal to beat them, indeed if anything it actually helps to do the exact opposite. Last week Manchester United showed once again how vulnerable Arsenal are to the counter-attack. Chelsea noted that weakness and made sure to exploit it." Chelsea analyst Alex Dimond reckons Chelsea took a leaf out of Man United's book to beat Arsenal. Rafa hasn't read the book.
You Say:
i hope chelsea crush this big mouth...No more CL titles for Mourinho just one hit wonder... Arash in Sweden
"He maybe a little awkward on the pitch, but nobody can doubt his character, hard work and dedication!" Chuck in Florida on Liverpool's reliable Dutch workhorse, Dirk Kuyt.
Helge in EU: "Maradumba, you are the worst coach I've ever witnessed in my life..."
"It appears nobody in Argentina has developed a big enough set of nuts to sack this loser. He is a liability to AFA, to football and to his own country. On top of that he has the power to ruin other people's dreams of wearing their country's shirt. Diego, you were great on the pitch (was it mostly the drugs?) but as a coach and as a person you are a complete failure. Sod off!" Well said Kichy in Sydney, Australia
"He will be loyal to Arsenal until June 1st." ChollaVille in Bosnia reckons Cesc is off in summer. What price for said loyalty then?
"I think wenger should sell him 2 galaticos if he intend 2 sel him nt 2 baca. Gunners til JESUS come." Adedoyin in Lagos, nigeria. He is coming Adedoyin. Maradona is gonna pick him for the Argentina squad.
"Who this man thinks he is putting down an entire culture?" Alejandro in Argentina doesn't think much of the Sepptic Tank, the chief pixie of the Lala-land that governs the beautiful game.
"this guy never seases to amaze me, is he related to prince philip?!" anti blatter.
"Does this guy have the brain power to process his thoughts and filter what comes out of his mouth," km blatterless society. It's comments like this that make trawling through 'em all so worthwhile and this one from Chris in Uruguay.
"As a Latino man all I want to say is: G_ F_CK Y_ _RS_LF Fill in the vowels Sepp!"
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All this focus on the Arsenal and Milan game should not take away from another cracker earlier tonight between Zenit and Benfica. The Russians came from a goal down to lead 2-1 in the closing minutes before Oscar Cardozo levelled things for Benfica, but it wasn't over there as Roman Shirokov won the game for Zenit in the 88th minute.
Here's the thoughts of Benfica coach Jorge Jesus, who felt his side deserved a point from the game.
Here's the thoughts of Benfica coach Jorge Jesus, who felt his side deserved a point from the game.
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Arsenal keeper Wojciech Szczesny bemoaned his side's luck tonight but refused to give up. Here's some of his quotes:
"They were the better team on the night and that's the story of the day.
"We have to keep fighting, pick ourselves up, get the confidence back and challenge in the other competitions and in the second leg of this tie too.
"They punished us on every occasion; they scored some quality goals and they deserved to win."
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"They were the better team on the night and that's the story of the day.
"We have to keep fighting, pick ourselves up, get the confidence back and challenge in the other competitions and in the second leg of this tie too.
"They punished us on every occasion; they scored some quality goals and they deserved to win."
Full story HERE
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Another Milan player who was willing to share his thoughts after the match was Mark van Bommel, who has urged caution ahead of the second leg in London.
“The score made it look like it was an easy game, but it certainly wasn't.
(Strange... it looked pretty easy from where I was sitting, but hey.)
“I do not think it's over yet. I remember a clash between Milan and Deportivo la Coruna when Milan was also ahead by four goals, and in the end Deportivo eliminated Milan.
“I went into the Arsenal dressing room after the match to speak to Robin van Persie. I had agreed with him to swap shirts – my sons are big fans of his and he brought two for them. They will be delighted.
Van Bommel went on to talk about a possible move to PSV in the future, but was quick to point out his terms for the move.
“I've spoken with PSV, but we don't have an agreement yet. The club has to decide what they want.
“If Louis van Gaal turns out to be the new coach, I won't go.”
“The score made it look like it was an easy game, but it certainly wasn't.
(Strange... it looked pretty easy from where I was sitting, but hey.)
“I do not think it's over yet. I remember a clash between Milan and Deportivo la Coruna when Milan was also ahead by four goals, and in the end Deportivo eliminated Milan.
“I went into the Arsenal dressing room after the match to speak to Robin van Persie. I had agreed with him to swap shirts – my sons are big fans of his and he brought two for them. They will be delighted.
Van Bommel went on to talk about a possible move to PSV in the future, but was quick to point out his terms for the move.
“I've spoken with PSV, but we don't have an agreement yet. The club has to decide what they want.
“If Louis van Gaal turns out to be the new coach, I won't go.”
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Next up is the Milan maestro Clarence Seedorf. He only managed 12 minutes on the pitch, but watching from the sidelines he was delighted at how his team mates had dominated the game.
"Tonight everything went in the right direction and we did a very good match. You don't start a match thinking to win 4-0, but at the end i think we deserved it coz we played very well."
"Tonight everything went in the right direction and we did a very good match. You don't start a match thinking to win 4-0, but at the end i think we deserved it coz we played very well."
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