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He did it, we all know he did it, some think it was normal, some think it was the devil's work, and Ireland want a replay even though FIFA have already ruled it out.

This brings us, of course, to the tricky question of justice in football.

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"Those that doubted football's cruelty ought to have been on hand here in Paris."
-David Hytner of the Guardian, following Ireland's 1-1 draw (2-1 aggregate loss) to France on Wednesday.

Applaud these men.

This is obviously a non Chelsea-related post, but I don't care.

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Its all pretty confusing but it seems that Raymond Domenech was complaining that they were really playing the English B squad. Or some bowdlerized version which of course even if untrue is used to motivate your players. Which is what got Richard Dunne all bent out of shape. He had been using Domenech as comedy material before the match.

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Lets be honest.... Beer is absolutely delicious. This may be the only subject that everyone on this site universally agrees with all year. Â

But if you want to make it a debate then start asking people what their favorite type of beer is. My personal favorite is Guinness, but when I don't feel like having an entire meal I go with Newcastle.

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(3 secondi ed è gol. Protagonista Nawaf Al Abed)
Un gol incredibile. Clamoroso, perchè realizzato dopo solamente 3 secondi dal fischio d'inizio dell'arbitro. E' Nawaf Al Abed, attaccante dell'Al Hilal, l'autore di questa prodezza che finisce nel guinness dei primati: pochi istanti subito dopo il fischio d'inizio, esplode un sinistro da centrocampo che regala alla sua squadra la Coppa del Principe dell'Arabia Saudita e che sta già facendo il giro del mondo per la velocità . Click to continue reading...

The boys applaud a dazzling barrage of Chelsea Goals this week, and review the Bolton 4 + 4, and preview the Atletico Madrid and Man Utd games. Plus more songs in "We're out to show the world the way to sing!", "Dear Mart" and "You're on CFFC".
We discuss the two 4-0 wins against Bolton this week, and praise Chelsea's flowing attacking football, as well as awarding our Man of the Match, Guinness and Celery Moments and quite possibly Chant of the match. Click to continue reading...

A Man City fan is claiming that a Man United steward crippled him just minutes into the Manchester derby. The 46-year old Man City fan claims that he broke both of his legs because the steward shoved him down steps.
The fan was taken to hospital when a policeman saw him in agony and bleeding. Click to continue reading...

Going into the West Ham match I asked for a brace (minimum) from Fernando Torres and boy did he deliver. This calls for some pondifercating on The Football Genius.

Well, maybe Torres isn't at Genius Status yet. But of all the players playing in England he's got to be among the biggest contenders.

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I have a big problem with Liverpool's new sponsor. While I'm glad to see a deal that will provide the club with £80m over the next four years, and while the hope that new stadium plans and healthier transfer budgets will emerge gets me giddy... it's Standard Chartered Bank... I can't drink it during matchtime.

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Burnley Buried! The Chelsea Football FanCast 85 On the Chelsea FanCast this week the boys review the 3-0 burying of Burnley, and award this week's Celery and Guinness moments, Chant of the week and Man of the Match. Plus more terrace chants in "We're out to show the world the way to sing", more questions answered in "Dear Mart", more comments from the fans in "You're on CFFC", and the weekly Click to continue reading...

Diamonds are forever? The Chelsea Football FanCast 84 (Click picture to take you straight to the podcast)On the Chelsea FanCast this week the boys review the games against Sunderland and Fulham, and award this week's Celery and Guinness moments, Chant of the week and Man of the Match. Plus more terrace chants in "We're out to show the world the way to sing", more questions answered in "Dear Mart" Click to continue reading...

All welcome ! Crispy fressssshhhhh Harp, Guinness and Sam Adams (+ others) on tap. Click to continue reading...

Folks this is entertainment of the highest order courtesy of Behind the Shield. Real Salt Lake's Ian Joy and Kenny Deuchar are keeping it all 'Highlands-chic' on the Wasatch Front and pushing the very limits of the "Does this need subtitles?" threshold with accents as thick as Guinness and colorful phrases like "I'm sweatin' like a beaver in a wet suit". Click to continue reading...

ITV to air Guinness Premiership English club rugby highlights | Media | guardian.co.uk: "ITV has secured the rights to show highlights of the Guinness Premiership English club rugby union matches this season in a new show to be presented by Craig Doyle on ITV4.
The broadcaster has signed the deal with Premier Rugby for the new season, which starts September 6, taking over from the BBC, which previously aired domestic club rugby highlights in Rugby Special. Click to continue reading...

Something to read while Charlie bites you... What will happen in Florence this season? (Fiorentina Offside) Reflections on a very short World Cup qualifying campaign (Panama WCB) Angry with Arsene (Arsenole) The end of Fulhamerica? (Soccer by Ives) Guinness really is good for you (Gear Crave) Tad Christie - intenational homeless footballer (Knowledgeplex) Eredivisie predictions (Netherlands WCB) Click to continue reading...