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Moses isn't in the squad today. Got a choice of Marin, Lampard or Benayoun.

Ha brilliant. I actually got all 10 first time, even though I was just guessing. Shows just how far up his own arse Rodgers really is.

Everyone on that list are sh*te at their jobs to varying degrees, with the exception of Neville who, along with Pat Nevin, is a rarity in football; a pundit who actually knows what he's on about. Plus, his reactions to our goals in the CL last season put him in my good books. Back to the poll. There's only one man I can pick. Tony "I'm a massive tool" Gale. I cannot stand the man.

Regardless of whether it was an accident or not or whatever his intent was, it was a horrific challenge that should have seen red and should have seen at least a 3 match ban. On the replays you can forgive the ref for not seeing it, a Newcastle player is blocking his view. But the assistant on that side has a clear view and is clearly looking at it. It'd down to him to make the call. But he's obviously the gobsh*te that has seen it and is the reason the FA "can't take action".

Great pass from Mata, magical from Hazard.

Everton deserve the win but got really lucky with the penalty decision.

The history part is they overturned the 2 goal deficit without scoring an away goal.

http://www.101greatgoals.com/blog/the-qatari-dream-football-league-a-hoax-according-to-the-french-liars-who-started-the-rumour/

Based on what? Granted they haven't exactly set the league on fire but really, what else was expected of them this season? I certainly had them pegged as relegation candidates from the start, as did most people. Given the squad he has and the funds he has to work with, I don't see any reason for him to have done better, or how any manager Reading could attract could have done any better. My opinion for what it's worth.

Well I guess it depends who comes in. If they have someone lined up and he gets them out of it then it'll have been a good move. But if it's change for the sake of change (like Wolves last season) it's pointless, especially with so few games left.

Reading have sacked Brian McDermott. Really shocked at that one. With 9 games left there's not much time for an extensive search for a new manager, or much time for him to get them out of the relegation zone.

Liverpool for me by a considerable distance. Even though yesterday's result against Spurs suited us, it was still painful to watch the highlights of them winning on MOTD2. Next on the list would be Arsenal & QPR. I don't really despise United as such, more a begrudging admiration for how they can remain competitive year after year. But the whole thing about refereeing decisions, and their reactions to them, is pathetic. If it goes in United's favour then it's just part of the game, evens itself out over the season and all that. If it goes against United then it's like the end of the world, it's like it's the worse thing to ever happen in football. As for Spurs, again don't really despise them. Love beating them and generally look forward to the Chelsea-Spurs games. Much like Jonty, Spurs have been pretty irrelevant in my lifetime. Beating them seemed like a biannual tradition until recently.

I wouldn't say they laughed it off. If I remember correctly Townsend said it was a stupid thing for Ferdinand to do.

Or Di Santo?

There should be a roster or squad file for FIFA under "saved data utility". You could try deleting that and updating again?

As do I.

I'm hoping we meet a United side demoralised by Tuesday night and that we can take advantage. But I fear we will meet a fired up United side looking to vent their anger and frustration on us, much like we did to Arsenal after the Barca game a few years back. If we can somehow replicate the first half performance against Arsenal from January, and sustain it for 90 minute, we'll have a chance. If we let United dictate the play or give them a 2 goal head start like the game earlier this season, it'll be a long painful 90 minutes.

Not just the CL, but league games too, like when Robbie spoke after the United game. True but to be fair, a little earlier Higuain put in an equally good cross to the same area and none of the Madrid players, Ronaldo included, reacted or went for it. They stood and watched it go out of play.

I'm 50/50 on the decision. Most of the time I would expect a yellow card for it, but at the same time can understand why he showed a red. Fair play to United for making a game of it with 10 men, but I suspect if Madrid had really gone for it (and if Ronaldo hadn't decided to try to shoot from every conceivable angle) then they could have tacked on another 2 or 3.

I'm worried about your eyesight. You've managed to see that post 8 times, even though I only posted it once. Damn it, I've gone against my own quote. George Carlin is turning in his grave.

A quote you should keep in mind tonight guys when thinking of engaging the trolls: “Never argue with an idiot. They will only bring you down to their level and beat you with experience.â€

I'm delighted that my fear of him being here next season isn't gonna happen. Thank f**k.

Great strike.

Jesus, has Ramires had a first touch today that hasn't gone 5 yards ahead of him?

Around the 35k mark I'd say.