It is now time to switch to a new Money AM football blog as the world cup is now over and we all look to the future.....World cup 2010 is over, Bravo Espana, and Forlan, once again and bring on the new season !.....I never expected the last thread to be such a success...thanks all.... so this new one might go on for years without the need to edit the title...we shall see...

Fantastic performance by Spurs in the San Siro, marred to a degree by the antics of that obnoxious little shit Gattuso. Once the ref booked him he started to behave on the pitch but should have been booked for dissent a lot earlier. His unnecessary altercation with Joe Jordan after the final whistle will hopefully earn him at least a 3 match ban.The White Hart Lane faithful will be spared his presence in the second leg because of the booking, thank goodness.

Ref did very well, but Flamini should have received a straight red for a two footed tackle, how did he not think that deserved a sending off??

I don't know how the Italians watch that petulant behaviour week in week out, it made me feel sick just watching the one game!

Aye, Spurs surprised a lot of people last night great performance. That Gobshixx Gattuso picked on the wrong guy with Joe Jordon though :O)

Another shock result at Cardiff with the home side just managing to hold on for a point

http://www.walesonline.co.uk/footballnation/cardiff-city-fc/2011/02/16/cardiff-city-1-burnley-1-91466-28178660/?

Quite simply a stunning performance by Jack Wiltshire. Well done the Gunners and Barcelona, a thoroughly enjoyable match.

was ace...that ios how football should be played....brilliant

I totally agree.you will not see better playersplaying better footballa truly sensational match that deserved no losers
Jack Wiltshire was outstandingbut Iniesta for me is the most influential player in the worldthere is not enough superlatives you can right about himit baffles me the speed of his decisionsand they always seem to be correctunassuming and an inspiration to all the young lads watching.

Arsenal v Barcelona

Shall I say Barcelona was robbed, two penalties ( holding Pedro and hand ball ) not conceded and gol by Messi disallowed when was OK. By that time the game would have been killed off.

Shall I say Half time tea with a bundell of cash on the referee's pocket was what it seems change of tone on the referee's decision on allowing Arsenal faults to go without punishment.

Arsenal comeback at the second half was fundamental, using the strong force that the Referee allowed by the time.

Tabby - Spot on, fabulous game of football!
cielo - DRY YOUR EYES..... then have em checked :O)

Chris Carson

You need to take off your tinted glasses, most likely then you are blind

Well done Spurs and Gunners.....I think Spurs will make it to the next round but Arsenal are just going to have to get an away goal early in the nou camp.....then Barca would have to get three past them.....that's a lot and with added threat of a breakaway goal from the Gunners...so it's crucial to get an early away goal !.

An what about that free for all on the Finals >>>>>>>>>>>>


FIFA lose court battle over World Cup TV

FIFA and EUFA have lost a court battle where they were challenging the UK Government's decision designating World Cup and European Championship football matches as having to be free-to-watch events.

Both had said that the existing arrangemments interfered with their ability to sell television rights at the best price.

The Government has laid down a list of sporting "crown jewels" that have to be made available to everyone to watch and these include the final stages of each World Cup and European Championship.

The European General Court has now ruled that these arrangements can remain.

Did Joe Jordan ask for it?

His mouth did a lot of work, maybe he did cross the line.
no sympathy for Gennaro Gatusso never the less >>>>>>>


What Joe Jordan is accused of saying to Gennaro Gattuso
Gattuso head-butted Jordan after Tottenham beat Milan
Agent claims midfielder was called a 'fucking Italian bastard'

Guardian - What Joe Jordan is accused of saying to Gennaro Gattuso

If true Joe Jordon did say that, then surely more succinct than "Fornicating Italian, Who's Your Father?"

Did any of you lost your Basketball SHOES?

Derbyshire police seek owner of size 21 trainers

The giant trainers were discovered at a petrol station

Police in Derbyshire are attempting to reunite a pair
of size 21 shoes with their rightful owner.

So that's where I put them !.

Man City and Liverpool through.....can't believe it : I won my bet on Liverpool to win....

Bravo England for the rugby win......a little more discipline ...no dropping the ball and a super world cup performance later in the year could be on the cards.

Rugby on the footy thread? shame on you RF -):

3 more away play-off points at Preston for those promotion chasing Clarets.

Got any money on them yet RF? almost certs now I would bet.

No, but a bet on Celtic and ManCity.....nothing on Arsenal-Birmingham.....might be tight that one....

Have got to admit I thought Man C would beat Fulham, but sunday footy often produces unexpected results!