Madmax

What a first touch Torres haha. Happy for him.

Great confidence from Sturridge, just needs to keep his cool when in the box.

LCM, with licence to go forward. Anyone still think a change in playing style isn't needed? Look how early Anelka is being released for him to run onto balls, especially from the right wing. Now imagine Torres there instead of Anelka and I guarantee you he'll be putting plenty away. Impressed with the pressing as well. But still lack width.

Alex warming up Lovely move there, no coincidence Josh was involved.

Seems Bosingwa is being used solely as an attacking outlet. Zhirkov on the opposite side is much more subdued.

This freekick would have been perfect for Zhirkov's left foot. But no, Lamps wanted to hit the wall again.

Not sold on the high line we are holding these days.

Fair enough

The pitch plays like it looks - horrible.

Joshie!!!!!

Surprised that it's Anelka as the lone man up front and not Torres/Drogba.

Actually Hiddink revealed today that he was never even approached for the Chelsea job.

Fuck transfers. Come on you Blues!

We need a sticky for quotes imo. Direct quotes from the manager and coaching staff, board members, ex-players etc. Just the direct quotes, not discussions. The discussions can take place in threads for the relevant person. For example we could have an AvB and coaching staff section much like the present player database. Media quotes from those guys gets another thread, with the related discussion in those specific database threads. Avoids new threads being created everytime some member or the manager gives a media interview.

Shonex! How's the collarbone?

Even if he does, it's likely to be on the RW.

Let us not play jilted lovers here ffs. The guy is not worth 43 fucking million. Au revoir.

It's difficult to know the debt levels as of today, because these figures aren't made public till the annual financial figures are released, which should be sometime later this year. And again, those figures will refer to the position on 31.03.11. You can find older figures (09-10) here. In general, for anything related to football finance, I'd recommend The Swiss Ramble.

England vs North Korea : English stream

Not good news for you I'm afraid. 4-0 to Spain. Czech vs Spain for the title on Monday.

I know it's off topic, but can you explain how does that work? Thanks in advance

You'd like that very much, wouldn't you? Nah don't think so, Drogba's only started one game (Kitchee) while Torres has started the 3 before that. Though he was subbed at HT for Pompey and Malaysia, so game time is equal in that regard. Pretty much think it'll be Drogba from the start, Torres to come on during the last 20-25 mins or so.

Kalas scored against Serbia u-19s. Czech won 4-2.

/thread.

And sarifice a (potential) wide player for yet another central midfielder? Sure ...