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I would be really, really happy with Jovetic or Dzagoev. Much prefer these two over Hulk. I couldn't stand another expensive flop and have to listen to every other fan mock us for it. Mata Marin Hazard Jovetic/Dzagoev That is a good looking attacking combination. I can only dream of a Total Football attacking combination with those players.

If he can do it against Germany or France, I'll be happy and confident about his future seasons. A brace against Ireland just doesn't cut the cake for old Spike.

Every Rossoneri just breathed easily and every Parisian and Nerrazurri just threw their hats on the ground and started shaking their fists in the air.

He scored against Ireland, I'm happy he scored but I'm not impressed. No offence to our Irish friends but they are Leceister and QPR of this tournament. Fernie scoring against Ireland is pretty much equal to his accomplisments against nPower Championship teams.

I seem to recall quite a few 1st team players in both of those games. I get your point but to say it was the second team is an overstatement. It's not like the reserves were played! The loss to Liverpool was quite aggravating even with the FA Cup win.

Possible conversations: Roman: Schweiny, who should Chelsea sign? Schweiny: ...ROBBEN! Sign Robben! Roman: The $150 Million will be deposited into your account. Thank you, for 'missing'. Schweiny: I do my duty. I would roll around on the ground and kick the air if Bastian was signed. Almost impossible, though.

I admired Celtic Football club before I joined Off The Crossbar. The aggression they show towards us is kind of shocking. They hate they give us is on QPR/Liverpool levels.

Maicon is still very good. I hate that people think because he had one bad game against Gareth Bale all of his games have been bad since.

I'm not sure about the other two but I know Drogba has the skills to play as an AM or SS.

Looks like Chelsea is going to make an even more serious title challenge. That payout is ridiculous!

Huntelaar scored 48 goals this season, his best yet.

Ruud Van Nistelrooy looked even better in England and Spain. The success does translate sometimes.

I agree with Kalou. He was the real deal in Holland and everyone thought he was the next big thing. He hasn't improved at all since his days in the Eredivisie. That's my main gripe with Kalou, he hasn't evolved at all.

Same as this country of mine. You guys make some nice Absinth. Not as nice as French Absinthe (with an E) but it's pretty nice sensation lighting that stuff up and wolfing it down. Back on topic, I think Ronaldinho was a wasted talent because he was soooo good for such a shory period of time. Ronaldo's (Phenom) career was damaged by injuries.

Can't tell if serious or joking...I'm hoping for jokes.

For the first half of the season he was pretty gosh darn good. He curtailed in the later half, as he became much like Arjen Robber (ie. dribble, run fast, shoot from distance).

He hit rock bottom fast. Too much of the partying for that fatboy.

I've made jokes like that to tons of Irish people and you are the first I've offended, past experiences have taught me that it's okay to joke about. I've said I'm sorry, so no more off topic discussion.

Making jokes is what I do, I'm a wiseguy and smartass. Without that I'm nothing. Without humour, I have no defence.

I do actually, I know very well what alcoholism can do to someone and the people they love. You do realise that Ireland isn't the only country that is sterotyped as being alcoholics, don't you? Why, my nationalilty is usually classed are dumb, drunk and racist, or to role into a nice bundle, I've been called a British Redneck. I'm sorry I offended you, but don't take any assumptions about my life, okay?

It was a joke, friend. Don't take offence.

He didn't really waste his talents, he just turned out rubbish. I'm more trying to discuss players that had it all but pissed it away or burnt out really quick.

For the love of Osgood will someone delete the opening post?

I ponder his defensive capabilities and work ethic.

Franco di Santo? Are you drunk or something? Silly question, you are Irish; of course you are drunk.