# SDMB Footie Focus: April **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [April 7, 2004, 10:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-footie-focus-april/238715 "2004-04-07T10:28:14Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![One\_And\_Only\_Wanderers](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/838e76/32.png) [@One\_And\_Only\_Wanderers](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/One_And_Only_Wanderers)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2004, 7:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-footie-focus-april/238715/41 "2004-04-22T07:30:55Z")
Farewell Ron, your Ronglish will be missed. So who’s gonna be the new voice of football. I haven’t heard any names mentioned yet. ---
**Author:** ![owlstretchingtime](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/958977/32.png) [@owlstretchingtime](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/owlstretchingtime)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2004, 8:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-footie-focus-april/238715/42 "2004-04-22T08:03:26Z")
It’s a shocker allright. A real reducer from the big man. (I’ve met Big Ron and he’s not really that big - well he’s very round but not very tall - he’s been on the Atkinson diet) ---
**Author:** ![SentientMeat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/43a26b/32.png) [@SentientMeat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SentientMeat)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2004, 10:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-footie-focus-april/238715/43 "2004-04-22T10:28:59Z")
Tell you what Clive, spotters badge for the little ginger fella there for being in the Wide Awake Club - after the lollipop early doors he played a Hollywood ball to the first post where a little eyebrows from Giggsy let Big Ruud give it the full gun at the back stick. “I never comment on referees and I’m not going to break the habit of a lifetime for that prat.” ---
**Author:** ![TwistofFate](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/cdc98d/32.png) [@TwistofFate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TwistofFate)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2004, 10:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-footie-focus-april/238715/44 "2004-04-22T10:38:39Z")
> **[dangerhere.com](https://dangerhere.com/)** > > Football guff plenty of Guff. ---
**Author:** ![owlstretchingtime](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/958977/32.png) [@owlstretchingtime](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/owlstretchingtime)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2004, 11:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-footie-focus-april/238715/45 "2004-04-22T11:17:33Z")
I wouldn’t mind but he’s got more bling than puff daddy and is orange. ---
**Author:** ![One\_And\_Only\_Wanderers](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/838e76/32.png) [@One\_And\_Only\_Wanderers](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/One_And_Only_Wanderers)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2004, 8:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-footie-focus-april/238715/46 "2004-04-23T08:09:56Z")
Quite excited at today’s news. I only hope it’s accurate. Sounds like Big Sam had worked his magic and netted Rivaldo for us. Please be true Please be true. Just imagine the other signings that could potentially be made over the summer just by Bolton having Rivaldo’s name on the teamsheet! ---
**Author:** ![TwistofFate](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/cdc98d/32.png) [@TwistofFate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TwistofFate)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2004, 10:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-footie-focus-april/238715/47 "2004-04-23T10:13:49Z")
I doubt you’ll be making many more signings if you weant to pay Rivaldo’s wage 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Duke](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e8c25b/32.png) [@Duke](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Duke)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2004, 1:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-footie-focus-april/238715/48 "2004-04-25T01:34:58Z")
> [@](#): > > Wed April 21 > Celtic 1 - 2 Aberdeen That really didn’t happen, did it **ruadh**? Late April Fool’s joke, huh? You know, maybe if we played Celtic every other week, we might actually win a few games here and there… ---
**Author:** ![ruadh](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/d2c977/32.png) [@ruadh](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ruadh)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2004, 7:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-footie-focus-april/238715/49 "2004-04-25T07:27:37Z")
We’ve already won the league, so _shrug_ ---
**Author:** ![Duke](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e8c25b/32.png) [@Duke](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Duke)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2004, 1:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-footie-focus-april/238715/50 "2004-04-26T01:08:41Z")
Yeah, but it’s just so…I mean, I doubt we’ve scored two goals all year! Just weird, that’s all… ---
**Author:** ![owlstretchingtime](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/958977/32.png) [@owlstretchingtime](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/owlstretchingtime)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2004, 9:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-footie-focus-april/238715/51 "2004-04-26T09:56:28Z")
I knew that one day I would see the title won at White Hart Lane. Now I have. We’re pretty much sage now, after the worst season I can remember, even our relegation season wasn’t this bad. ---
**Author:** ![garius](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e19b73/32.png) [@garius](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/garius)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2004, 9:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-footie-focus-april/238715/52 "2004-04-26T09:59:24Z")
Champions! Woo! 😃 ---
**Author:** ![owlstretchingtime](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/958977/32.png) [@owlstretchingtime](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/owlstretchingtime)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2004, 10:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-footie-focus-april/238715/53 "2004-04-26T10:12:18Z")
I suppose as I live in South London that I should be pleased a south London club has won it. ---
**Author:** ![garius](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e19b73/32.png) [@garius](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/garius)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2004, 10:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-footie-focus-april/238715/54 "2004-04-26T10:23:27Z")
just be grateful that we can’t throw our remaining games and send you down to the first division this year. Not that we’ve _ever_ done that before… On a more serious note, anyone seen anything about this 20 year old Dutch wonder kid we are meant to have signed? ---
**Author:** ![owlstretchingtime](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/958977/32.png) [@owlstretchingtime](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/owlstretchingtime)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2004, 11:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-footie-focus-april/238715/55 "2004-04-26T11:13:19Z")
If you mean Van Persie (sp?) he’s supposed to be a bit special. We made a few enquiries, but don’t seem to be getting anywhere. Not sure where he would fit in in your team though. You should make a serious offer for Shaun Wright Phillips (Ljundberg’s best days are behind him IMHO) and Niemi. Lehman will cost you in the long run. He cost you two points yesterday, those points could matter next year. I am interested to see if Real Madrid etc come in for Henry in the summer. That could be VERY hard to refuse. ---
**Author:** ![garius](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e19b73/32.png) [@garius](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/garius)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2004, 11:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-footie-focus-april/238715/56 "2004-04-26T11:29:51Z")
thats the kid, meant to be “the new Bergkamp” apparently - although i’d like to hear what he’s like from someone who’s actually seen him play - where’s **Coldfire** when you need him! I’d caught a piece on it when i was reading the _News of the World_ over my housemate’s shoulder yesterday but couldn’t find anything on the web today about it. I still can’t see Henry leaving - yes the money would be tempting, but they are really going all out to tie Wenger down to a longer contract - You’d think David Dein was trying to get into his knickers from the amount of flattery he was throwing Wenger’s way yesterday/today. Selling Henry would really hamper the clubs chances of holding on to Wenger as i can’t see any chance of Wenger agreeing to the sale - it would have to be done by going over his head. That’s something which is hardly going to endeer him to the club. I think you are right with regards to the midfield - Ljundberg just ain’t looking himself these days. Wenger has already come out and said that he wants to bring in another midfielder in the summer, and Wright-Philips might be a good bet (certainly if his Step-father has anything to say in it). Lehman seems to blow hot and cold. I think the plan is to let one of the kids come through - we’ve got both Stuart Taylor and Graham Stack sitting there in the reserves, and i’d rate both of them. What’s happening with the whole Paul Robinson thing - he still off to the Lane? ---
**Author:** ![owlstretchingtime](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/958977/32.png) [@owlstretchingtime](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/owlstretchingtime)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2004, 12:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-footie-focus-april/238715/57 "2004-04-26T12:27:55Z")
> [@garius](#): > > What’s happening with the whole Paul Robinson thing - he still off to the Lane? God knows - the deal we made was with the old owners etc. They are trying to up the price, but as they are, surely, going down they may be in no position to negotiate. I’d put good money on it though, maybe millner too. Also: Latest rumour from sunday - Ranieri has agreed to come to THFC. Treat with the usual caution. ---
**Author:** ![One\_And\_Only\_Wanderers](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/838e76/32.png) [@One\_And\_Only\_Wanderers](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/One_And_Only_Wanderers)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2004, 12:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-footie-focus-april/238715/58 "2004-04-28T12:43:03Z")
Was reading an article about how Souness busted his hand on his wife’s ex husband, (apparently that’s why he had a cast on at the weekend), anyway, the article mentioned that Souness’ wife, “Karen Levy” was a Bond Girl. Anyone know which Bond film she did? I can’t find mention of any Bond Girl’s named Karen. ---
**Author:** ![owlstretchingtime](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/958977/32.png) [@owlstretchingtime](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/owlstretchingtime)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2004, 12:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-footie-focus-april/238715/59 "2004-04-28T12:53:55Z")
At least as an ex spur he hit a bloke, unlike ex gooner Lee Chapman. Also Tony Adam’s ex wife has had a dead body turn up in her car. (she’s from a VERY dodgy family). Gooners eh? ---
**Author:** ![TwistofFate](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/cdc98d/32.png) [@TwistofFate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TwistofFate)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2004, 1:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-footie-focus-april/238715/60 "2004-04-28T13:56:52Z")
Who was the gooner who got done for smuggling porn in the spare wheel of his car, as well as several DUI’s and Aggrivated assault? Van Peirsie’s off to the Library after all. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-footie-focus-april/238715.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-footie-focus-april/238715.md?page=4)