100 stake on Wolfsburg ?

I think you gave an excellent response to MEs post. However, I have to pick up on the reference to Elano. The lad is a talent. A big talent. He just needs the right role in the right team. Look at his assist in the goal against Enland. That pass was sublime, and I would go as far to say that no player in the England squad could produce such a pass.

As for Spain, they do have some weak points. I am not overly impressed with the full-backs. Please don't respond with 'Ramos is a quality full-back'. He's a show pony.

A couple of weeks ago I posted about the bravery and toughness of De Jong. Some said Essien was tougher and braver.

Anyone see Essien skip like a girl on two occasions to avoid a 50:50 with De Jong? I'd be embarrassed if I was Essien. He looked like a right tart.

A win against Arsenal and a win against Chelsea then the city fans return...how odd.

What do you think of city's new ice hockey themed player entrance thing?



So because Webb didn't book the city player it showed he was itching to book Chelsea players?

Welcome to our world, always happens with United at Stamford Bridge.

Which one, mate? On Wednesday the Blue Moon was projected on to the East Stand (opposite from where I was sitting - 3rd tier, Colin Bell Stand) and it was shown on the TV screens. On Saturday, the Blue Moon wasn't projected on to any stand. They simply projected it on to the TV screens. They also played the Blue Moon song on Wednesday, but didn't on Saturday.

TBH I thought it was great. Last Wednesday, about 5 mins before KO, the lights went out and I think a lot of people thought that there was a power- cut. Then the advertising hoardings lit-up and a Blue Moon was projected on to the East Stand. The music kicked in shortly after. I thought it was awesome. Highlight of the night for me. I thought it was atmopsheric. Eery at first but then with the music and the Blue Moon image, with the crowd reraction, it all became rather dramatic. I hope they do it at all night matches. It certainly meets my approval. I think the Blue Moon chant fits it perfectly. I just hope they drop the Blue Moon soundtrack that they used on Wednesday.

The atmosphere in the stadium needs to improve (I understand you have the same problems at Old Trafford
TBH I thought Onouha should have been booked. However, I also thought Beletti should have been sent-off for the challenge that ended Wayne Bridge's contribution. Beletti could also have been booked for a foul shortly after he received his first yellow, and he could have been given a yellow card for the way he kicked away the ball when we were awarded a free-kick.

I know, we are so fickle.

There are so many things I wanted to post in the last couple of weeks but my 8-month old daughter has been poorly. I hope that's acceptable to you.

They're the Phoenix now

I cannot think of many football grounds in this country that have a 'good atmosphere'.

As long as we stay away from those 'fans' they use at Craven Cottage, I will be happy.




We will see in the first week of January
They're not a football club though. They're a pressure / protest group

Really impressed with Nigel De Jong, looking like a very good player.

Still Think City need two quality midfielders and another striker to challenge for the title. I dont like Santa Cruz or Robinho.