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Chelsea at Wigan Game Thread

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Chelsea are looking to avenge last year's loss away at Wigan at 17:15 BST today. Feel free to follow along in the comments.

Chelsea Lineup: Cech, Cole, Terry, Alex, Ivanovic, Lampard, Mikel, Essien, Malouda, Drogba, Anelka (4-3-3)

Chelsea Subs: Hilario, Benayoun, Zhirkov, Ferreira, Kalou, Van Aanholt, Borini.

Chelsea Injury Update: Sturridge out (ankle)

Wigan Lineup: Kirkland, Stam, Gohouri, Alcaraz, Figueroa; Thomas, Diame, McCarthy; N' Zogbia, Boselli, Rodallega. (4-2-3-1)

Wigan Subs: Al-Habsi, Boyce, McArthur, Watson, Gomez, Moses, Scotland.

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Some questionable ref decisions

so far. Arsenal was given a PK for a foul outside the box. Bolton was given a goal despite the forward kicking the defender in the face in the process. West Ham was given a laughable PK.

Reliz Feliz!

by RocketsAstros on Aug 21, 2010 5:01 PM BST reply actions  

The Arsenal penalty was too close to call, IMO. It could’ve gone either way.

by Chris Burton on Aug 21, 2010 5:02 PM BST up reply actions  

I thought it was a penalty live

Can’t blame the ref for something you have to slow to 1/10th speed to see properly

by Graham MacAree on Aug 21, 2010 5:03 PM BST up reply actions  

Exactly – when it happened, I immediately thought it’d be a spot kick, and it was.

Theo Walcott was amazing today, though. Man.

by Chris Burton on Aug 21, 2010 5:04 PM BST up reply actions  

Hey all

Wigan blogger here. Be kind. Or don’t.

Because if it's not Love | Then it's the bomb ... | That will bring us together

by Jeremiah Oshan on Aug 21, 2010 5:04 PM BST reply actions  

They are pretty sweet

The laws of alchemy dont justify murder........but the laws of murder justify being a cowboys fan :P

by JpH89 on Aug 21, 2010 5:17 PM BST up reply actions  

Black and orange

is a heck of a combo.

Reliz Feliz!

by RocketsAstros on Aug 21, 2010 5:17 PM BST up reply actions  

Yes

At first I was a bit concerned, but these things are freaking sweet.

If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.

by GhettoBear04 on Aug 21, 2010 5:32 PM BST up reply actions  

Its on TV, at least for me

The laws of alchemy dont justify murder........but the laws of murder justify being a cowboys fan :P

by JpH89 on Aug 21, 2010 5:17 PM BST reply actions  

Excellent handball!

I am not a Supporter | I am not a Fan | I am a Sounder
Sounder At Heart

by Dave Clark on Aug 21, 2010 5:21 PM BST reply actions  

having trouble keeping possession

The laws of alchemy dont justify murder........but the laws of murder justify being a cowboys fan :P

by JpH89 on Aug 21, 2010 5:27 PM BST reply actions  

Who’s the most valuable Chelsea defender from a fantasy perspective? Cole or Ivanovic?

by Chris Burton on Aug 21, 2010 5:27 PM BST reply actions  

I would assume it's exactly the same

Although I have Cole. He attacks alot.

Reliz Feliz!

by RocketsAstros on Aug 21, 2010 5:28 PM BST up reply actions  

another turnover

The laws of alchemy dont justify murder........but the laws of murder justify being a cowboys fan :P

by JpH89 on Aug 21, 2010 5:30 PM BST reply actions  

Side Note

Tons of empty seats in the rowd

The laws of alchemy dont justify murder........but the laws of murder justify being a cowboys fan :P

by JpH89 on Aug 21, 2010 5:31 PM BST reply actions  

Seriously

I was really surprised by that.

If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.

by GhettoBear04 on Aug 21, 2010 5:34 PM BST up reply actions  

They've only a handful of sellouts in the stadiums life

avg about 75% capacity last year

I am not a Supporter | I am not a Fan | I am a Sounder
Sounder At Heart

by Dave Clark on Aug 21, 2010 5:41 PM BST up reply actions  

Lowest attended team in EPL

Average about 17k. Also youngest team in EPL, first made it to top level for 04-05 i think

Read me at Sounder at Heart and Dreaming of Wigan

by Jeremiah Oshan on Aug 21, 2010 5:42 PM BST up reply actions  

Ugh

Is it a degree of difficulty challenge he’s decided to present the team with or something?

If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.

by GhettoBear04 on Aug 21, 2010 5:35 PM BST up reply actions  

Essien

I could watch him play all day. Even when they have two guys on him, he finds ways to sneak out of it. Just so darn clever…

If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.

by GhettoBear04 on Aug 21, 2010 5:40 PM BST reply actions  

How much mocking of Chelsea

am I allowed to get away with it. Came over from 7500 to Holte.

"I say he does have to shoot me now! So shoot me now!" --- Daffy Duck

by George Templeton on Aug 21, 2010 5:42 PM BST reply actions  

I’m a Manchester City fan, so I’ll get your back. Have at it! :p

by Chris Burton on Aug 21, 2010 5:42 PM BST up reply actions  

Well just to lay my cards out on the table

I am not one of those that say, you bought your history and all that. I just don’t like John Terry that’s all.

"I say he does have to shoot me now! So shoot me now!" --- Daffy Duck

by George Templeton on Aug 21, 2010 5:43 PM BST up reply actions  

Oh and I like mocking Lampard too!

"I say he does have to shoot me now! So shoot me now!" --- Daffy Duck

by George Templeton on Aug 21, 2010 5:47 PM BST up reply actions  

I just continually deride him for not being as good as Steven Gerrard or James Milner.

by Chris Burton on Aug 21, 2010 5:48 PM BST up reply actions  

Haha, no. Not sure how off topic you want to get, but Gerrard and Milner are infinitely more complete players (especially Stevie), and Gerrard is better than Lampard at his own game anyway.

by Chris Burton on Aug 21, 2010 5:50 PM BST up reply actions  

More complete does not equal better

Also, being the most important player in Chelsea’s attack is much more impressive than being the equivalent for Liverpool’s

by Graham MacAree on Aug 21, 2010 5:51 PM BST up reply actions   1 recs

I’d rather have Gerrard’s total ability than Lampard’s one-facet-edness in my lineup, and given the choice between Lampard/Gerrard in Chelsea’s lineup, I’d take SG8.

by Chris Burton on Aug 21, 2010 5:52 PM BST up reply actions  

Wigan

They are getting some good chances, can’t place the shot though.

The Mikan Drill

by JoshuaR on Aug 21, 2010 5:45 PM BST reply actions  

Wigan were 11-1 to win

Kind of wish I had bet that now.

"I say he does have to shoot me now! So shoot me now!" --- Daffy Duck

by George Templeton on Aug 21, 2010 5:46 PM BST up reply actions  

Anelka doesn't look very good yet

Reyes, Thole, Wright, Beltran, Bay, Davis, Martinez, Tejada...

by Stephen Schmidt on Aug 21, 2010 5:47 PM BST reply actions  

Offside

questionable call

Reliz Feliz!

by RocketsAstros on Aug 21, 2010 5:47 PM BST reply actions  

almost as questionable

as terry’s “pass” just then

by tuuu_timp on Aug 21, 2010 5:48 PM BST up reply actions  

Quit with the long ball

How about using the midfielders

Reyes, Thole, Wright, Beltran, Bay, Davis, Martinez, Tejada...

by Stephen Schmidt on Aug 21, 2010 5:49 PM BST reply actions  

Wigan

Is using a high line (as evidenced by multiple offsides), Chelsea may be trying to dump one over the top for Drogba/Anelka

The Mikan Drill

by JoshuaR on Aug 21, 2010 5:50 PM BST up reply actions  

Perhaps all the empty seats have them thinking it's actually a training session.

"I want to be a cowboy. I don't want to be a panda. Pandas are boring, stupid and boring. Bad panda!"

by RossWB on Aug 21, 2010 5:49 PM BST reply actions  

Drogs just made that whole thing happen

Reyes, Thole, Wright, Beltran, Bay, Davis, Martinez, Tejada...

by Stephen Schmidt on Aug 21, 2010 5:51 PM BST reply actions  

Wheeeeee!!!

If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.

by GhettoBear04 on Aug 21, 2010 5:51 PM BST reply actions  

Good defending from Stam there

"I say he does have to shoot me now! So shoot me now!" --- Daffy Duck

by George Templeton on Aug 21, 2010 5:55 PM BST reply actions  

Anelka is killing all the ball movement

Everyone else is playing the one touch pass and he’s letting it die at his feet. I don’t think anyone knows what he’s going to do when he gets the ball.

Reyes, Thole, Wright, Beltran, Bay, Davis, Martinez, Tejada...

by Stephen Schmidt on Aug 21, 2010 5:57 PM BST up reply actions  

Not sure how the Chelsea fans do with chants

because most of them were Fulham fans a decade ago?

"I say he does have to shoot me now! So shoot me now!" --- Daffy Duck

by George Templeton on Aug 21, 2010 5:58 PM BST up reply actions  

It's a cheap gag

but I couldn’t resist

"I say he does have to shoot me now! So shoot me now!" --- Daffy Duck

by George Templeton on Aug 21, 2010 6:00 PM BST up reply actions  

Those jokes still make me chuckle.

by Chris Burton on Aug 21, 2010 6:00 PM BST up reply actions  

I am still worried

We choked up lots of early leads last year

Reliz Feliz!

by RocketsAstros on Aug 21, 2010 5:56 PM BST reply actions  

ALMOST

an amazing pass by Malouda

Reliz Feliz!

by RocketsAstros on Aug 21, 2010 5:59 PM BST reply actions  

ALMOST

an amazing play by Chelsea

Reliz Feliz!

by RocketsAstros on Aug 21, 2010 5:59 PM BST reply actions  

I've been pretty impressed by Mikel so far today

Reyes, Thole, Wright, Beltran, Bay, Davis, Martinez, Tejada...

by Stephen Schmidt on Aug 21, 2010 6:00 PM BST reply actions  

I think with the age of this team, slow starts may be a trend we see all year.

I get the feeling they were willing to ride out the initial surge the last few weeks and save their legs before taking over the game.

Reyes, Thole, Wright, Beltran, Bay, Davis, Martinez, Tejada...

by Stephen Schmidt on Aug 21, 2010 6:05 PM BST up reply actions  

God bless the internet

Watching Chelsea on the tv and Ligue Un on the computer

"I say he does have to shoot me now! So shoot me now!" --- Daffy Duck

by George Templeton on Aug 21, 2010 6:06 PM BST reply actions  

The red bulls game just started for my halftime entertainment

Gotta love the DVR

Reyes, Thole, Wright, Beltran, Bay, Davis, Martinez, Tejada...

by Stephen Schmidt on Aug 21, 2010 6:08 PM BST up reply actions  

Please do!

Not just for Yankee hating reasons, but I’d really prefer you guys not have a top 3 or 5 pick next year.

If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.

by GhettoBear04 on Aug 21, 2010 6:14 PM BST up reply actions  

PS

Please score more runs for Cliff.

by Eyeball Kid on Aug 21, 2010 6:20 PM BST up reply actions  

Not having Kinsler and Cruz makes it difficult

Especially with Vlad turning into Vald, but…

Cliff Lee v Brad Bergeson tonight. I like our chances.

If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.

by GhettoBear04 on Aug 21, 2010 6:23 PM BST up reply actions  

Heh, Smoak will hurt

And Leuke should contribute, but the amount of pain that trade will cause going forward will depend on how Beavan turns out. That K rate is quite worrisome, but I thought I heard it’s been a bit better with y’all?

Obviously, a good playoff performance and/or re-signing Lee would negate that.

If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.

by GhettoBear04 on Aug 21, 2010 6:20 PM BST up reply actions  

Looking at that goal

How good was that cutback by Cole? Nutmegged his man and got the ball straight to Lamps

by Graham MacAree on Aug 21, 2010 6:14 PM BST reply actions  

Do you expect a better shot from Lampard there?

If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.

by GhettoBear04 on Aug 21, 2010 6:14 PM BST up reply actions  

Ok.

That was my initial reaction, but I think the slowed down replay messed with my expectations.

If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.

by GhettoBear04 on Aug 21, 2010 6:17 PM BST up reply actions  

Agreed

That was a decent shot. Keeper saved it but could not control it.

The Mikan Drill

by JoshuaR on Aug 21, 2010 6:19 PM BST up reply actions  

Semi-serious question

What would make a Wigan blog interesting to non-Wiganites? I’m assuming moving beyond news of the day would be good. But do people want to read about life on the lower-end of the table? Or would they just rather ignore it?

Read me at Sounder at Heart and Dreaming of Wigan

by Jeremiah Oshan on Aug 21, 2010 6:20 PM BST reply actions  

Yeah

I think the plight of a team fighting for relegation can be just as interesting as the team fighting for the title (and more interesting than a team mired in the middle of the pack).

I don’t know your expertise but I am a sucker for statistical breakdowns and such (love the win probability graphs on this site, etc). That could draw some interest in your site.

The Mikan Drill

by JoshuaR on Aug 21, 2010 6:23 PM BST up reply actions  

Wigan please get some free kicks and corners

Because that’s where Chelsea are vulnerable!

"I say he does have to shoot me now! So shoot me now!" --- Daffy Duck

by George Templeton on Aug 21, 2010 6:20 PM BST reply actions  

I hope we see quite a bit of them this year

I hope they’re fit for the carling cup and group stage

Reyes, Thole, Wright, Beltran, Bay, Davis, Martinez, Tejada...

by Stephen Schmidt on Aug 21, 2010 6:22 PM BST up reply actions  

Oh Hugo!

YOu have to take a shot there!

"I say he does have to shoot me now! So shoot me now!" --- Daffy Duck

by George Templeton on Aug 21, 2010 6:23 PM BST reply actions  

Game over

"I say he does have to shoot me now! So shoot me now!" --- Daffy Duck

by George Templeton on Aug 21, 2010 6:24 PM BST reply actions  

Well well well

nice shot

Reyes, Thole, Wright, Beltran, Bay, Davis, Martinez, Tejada...

by Stephen Schmidt on Aug 21, 2010 6:24 PM BST reply actions  

And Mikel made an awesome pass

Reyes, Thole, Wright, Beltran, Bay, Davis, Martinez, Tejada...

by Stephen Schmidt on Aug 21, 2010 6:24 PM BST up reply actions  

WOW!

If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.

by GhettoBear04 on Aug 21, 2010 6:25 PM BST reply actions  

Been a big supporter of Kirkland

but he had a shocker last week and he was poor for that goal

"I say he does have to shoot me now! So shoot me now!" --- Daffy Duck

by George Templeton on Aug 21, 2010 6:25 PM BST reply actions  

what a pass by Mikel

Anelka didn’t even touch the ball once

Reliz Feliz!

by RocketsAstros on Aug 21, 2010 6:25 PM BST reply actions  

Pretty

Reyes, Thole, Wright, Beltran, Bay, Davis, Martinez, Tejada...

by Stephen Schmidt on Aug 21, 2010 6:28 PM BST reply actions  

Shambolic defending

should’ve been cleared

"I say he does have to shoot me now! So shoot me now!" --- Daffy Duck

by George Templeton on Aug 21, 2010 6:28 PM BST reply actions  

WOOOOOOOOO!!!

If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.

by GhettoBear04 on Aug 21, 2010 6:28 PM BST reply actions  

GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL

This is the team that was missing in the first half

The laws of alchemy dont justify murder........but the laws of murder justify being a cowboys fan :P

by JpH89 on Aug 21, 2010 6:28 PM BST reply actions  

This is getting out of hand.

The Mikan Drill

by JoshuaR on Aug 21, 2010 6:29 PM BST reply actions  

Win probability

Since you are updating it as the game is going, any chance you could post that at intermittent times throughout the game? In a new thread, or the comment section. Something like once in the first half, once at halftime, once or twice in the second half would be nice.

The Mikan Drill

by JoshuaR on Aug 21, 2010 6:31 PM BST up reply actions  

Two defenders and Kirland v. Anelka

and Anelka wins the header and scores. And that’s you will be fighting to stay up.

"I say he does have to shoot me now! So shoot me now!" --- Daffy Duck

by George Templeton on Aug 21, 2010 6:31 PM BST reply actions  

There are many

N’Zogbia leaving. No defensive solidily (they actually miss Titus Bramble, can you believe it!). Not enough quality in the midfield.

"I say he does have to shoot me now! So shoot me now!" --- Daffy Duck

by George Templeton on Aug 21, 2010 6:34 PM BST up reply actions  

Kirkland wasn't really there

Reyes, Thole, Wright, Beltran, Bay, Davis, Martinez, Tejada...

by Stephen Schmidt on Aug 21, 2010 6:32 PM BST up reply actions  

DiMichelis is unhappy apparently...

I’m not sure how much that does for you though…

If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.

by GhettoBear04 on Aug 21, 2010 6:37 PM BST up reply actions  

Get Van Arnholt, Yuri, and Borini in

Reyes, Thole, Wright, Beltran, Bay, Davis, Martinez, Tejada...

by Stephen Schmidt on Aug 21, 2010 6:37 PM BST reply actions  

No Ferreira please

Get one of the kids some first team action

Reyes, Thole, Wright, Beltran, Bay, Davis, Martinez, Tejada...

by Stephen Schmidt on Aug 21, 2010 6:39 PM BST up reply actions  

As I say that...

Reyes, Thole, Wright, Beltran, Bay, Davis, Martinez, Tejada...

by Stephen Schmidt on Aug 21, 2010 6:39 PM BST up reply actions  

You rang...

If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.

by GhettoBear04 on Aug 21, 2010 6:40 PM BST up reply actions  

As a Mets fan, I feel for you

Reyes, Thole, Wright, Beltran, Bay, Davis, Martinez, Tejada...

by Stephen Schmidt on Aug 21, 2010 6:41 PM BST up reply actions  

That must be infuriating.

I feel for your stomach lining.

If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.

by GhettoBear04 on Aug 21, 2010 6:42 PM BST up reply actions  

I have a sneaking suspiscion they are going to be a really good team next year though

4/5 of a very solid rotation already in place, and they have a bunch of promising young kids.

Reyes, Thole, Wright, Beltran, Bay, Davis, Martinez, Tejada...

by Stephen Schmidt on Aug 21, 2010 6:45 PM BST up reply actions  

Ehh...

I’m just going to say that’s a tough division and it would surprise me.

If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.

by GhettoBear04 on Aug 21, 2010 6:47 PM BST up reply actions  

Typical is the word you meant to use

Reyes, Thole, Wright, Beltran, Bay, Davis, Martinez, Tejada...

by Stephen Schmidt on Aug 21, 2010 6:49 PM BST up reply actions  

They aren't.

If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.

by GhettoBear04 on Aug 21, 2010 6:40 PM BST up reply actions  

Wow

I’ll take it.

If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.

by GhettoBear04 on Aug 21, 2010 6:39 PM BST reply actions  

At least Kirkland got out

to cover it that time

"I say he does have to shoot me now! So shoot me now!" --- Daffy Duck

by George Templeton on Aug 21, 2010 6:41 PM BST reply actions  

Uhhhh

Terry is lucky to be staying on the pitch. Awful

by Graham MacAree on Aug 21, 2010 6:42 PM BST reply actions  

And how many cardworthy offences does he get away with

he is Chelsea’s Brave John Terry after all

"I say he does have to shoot me now! So shoot me now!" --- Daffy Duck

by George Templeton on Aug 21, 2010 6:43 PM BST up reply actions  

Doesn't every team in the EPL have a player like this?

This isn’t exactly the Spanish league…

If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.

by GhettoBear04 on Aug 21, 2010 6:44 PM BST up reply actions  

No

If you are not a big-game team your players get carded for bad challenges and dissent

"I say he does have to shoot me now! So shoot me now!" --- Daffy Duck

by George Templeton on Aug 21, 2010 6:45 PM BST up reply actions  

big name* team

"I say he does have to shoot me now! So shoot me now!" --- Daffy Duck

by George Templeton on Aug 21, 2010 6:45 PM BST up reply actions  

This is a thrilling and new topic of conversation

Could you try being a little less cliched and/or funnier about it?

by Graham MacAree on Aug 21, 2010 6:46 PM BST up reply actions  

Not trying to be funny

just truthful! But it is cliched. I will give you that

"I say he does have to shoot me now! So shoot me now!" --- Daffy Duck

by George Templeton on Aug 21, 2010 6:47 PM BST up reply actions  

or it jumps and you get the wall splitting apart

like West Brom last week?

"I say he does have to shoot me now! So shoot me now!" --- Daffy Duck

by George Templeton on Aug 21, 2010 6:48 PM BST up reply actions  

I laughed when I saw it last week

Because I’ve never seen a wall do that before

"I say he does have to shoot me now! So shoot me now!" --- Daffy Duck

by George Templeton on Aug 21, 2010 6:49 PM BST up reply actions  

Good challenge by Gohouri

"I say he does have to shoot me now! So shoot me now!" --- Daffy Duck

by George Templeton on Aug 21, 2010 6:51 PM BST reply actions  

I am sure Wigan are hoping

that Spurs empty their tank against Young Boys in midweek. At least shambolic Erik Edman won’t feature this time.

"I say he does have to shoot me now! So shoot me now!" --- Daffy Duck

by George Templeton on Aug 21, 2010 6:53 PM BST up reply actions  

Terrible play by Anelka there

Chelsea outnumbered Wigan in the box and he still can’t get it in

by Graham MacAree on Aug 21, 2010 6:53 PM BST reply actions  

Drogbazooka!!!!!

Reyes, Thole, Wright, Beltran, Bay, Davis, Martinez, Tejada...

by Stephen Schmidt on Aug 21, 2010 6:54 PM BST reply actions  

Well done Drogba

Good not to be selfish and let Kalou ahve the easy finish

"I say he does have to shoot me now! So shoot me now!" --- Daffy Duck

by George Templeton on Aug 21, 2010 6:54 PM BST reply actions  

Hope he is ok

Can’t believe you got Benayoun. That will be a good signing.

"I say he does have to shoot me now! So shoot me now!" --- Daffy Duck

by George Templeton on Aug 21, 2010 6:56 PM BST up reply actions  

Really?

Isn’t Joe cole get 90 grand a week at Liverpool?

"I say he does have to shoot me now! So shoot me now!" --- Daffy Duck

by George Templeton on Aug 21, 2010 6:59 PM BST up reply actions  

I thought I read 80

Yossi is on 75 I believe

Reyes, Thole, Wright, Beltran, Bay, Davis, Martinez, Tejada...

by Stephen Schmidt on Aug 21, 2010 6:59 PM BST up reply actions  

If those are the figures

I see why. But Benayoun was criminally underused by Rafa Benitez. Score some big big goals for Liverpool and wil do so for Chelsea I suspect.

"I say he does have to shoot me now! So shoot me now!" --- Daffy Duck

by George Templeton on Aug 21, 2010 7:00 PM BST up reply actions  

Rafa is the Jerry Manuel of the Premier League

Reyes, Thole, Wright, Beltran, Bay, Davis, Martinez, Tejada...

by Stephen Schmidt on Aug 21, 2010 7:02 PM BST up reply actions  

Insult to Jerry Manuel

Rafa = Bob Brenly

"I say he does have to shoot me now! So shoot me now!" --- Daffy Duck

by George Templeton on Aug 21, 2010 7:04 PM BST up reply actions  

You don't follow the Mets closely enough (not that I blame you)

Jerry may be the worst manager in the history of the game

Reyes, Thole, Wright, Beltran, Bay, Davis, Martinez, Tejada...

by Stephen Schmidt on Aug 21, 2010 7:05 PM BST up reply actions  

And Bob Brenly

is worse than Manuel he was just lucky to have a team so good they could win a title inspite of him. Just like Rafa!

"I say he does have to shoot me now! So shoot me now!" --- Daffy Duck

by George Templeton on Aug 21, 2010 7:06 PM BST up reply actions  

Psh

You’re just hanging around hoping he takes his shirt off.

If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.

by GhettoBear04 on Aug 21, 2010 6:58 PM BST up reply actions   1 recs

Rec'd because this accurate

"I say he does have to shoot me now! So shoot me now!" --- Daffy Duck

by George Templeton on Aug 21, 2010 6:59 PM BST up reply actions  

Is it just me

Or does Stam look like Peter Hanly, the son of Longshanks in Braveheart?

If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.

by GhettoBear04 on Aug 21, 2010 7:05 PM BST reply actions  

Drogba with the hat trick of assists

Reyes, Thole, Wright, Beltran, Bay, Davis, Martinez, Tejada...

by Stephen Schmidt on Aug 21, 2010 7:06 PM BST reply actions  

Maybe Drogba

fancies the assist title after the golden boot last year

"I say he does have to shoot me now! So shoot me now!" --- Daffy Duck

by George Templeton on Aug 21, 2010 7:07 PM BST up reply actions  

Seriously.

I mean, it had a bit of pace, but jeez.

If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.

by GhettoBear04 on Aug 21, 2010 7:07 PM BST up reply actions  

Wish I could defend Kirkland

but you are correct

"I say he does have to shoot me now! So shoot me now!" --- Daffy Duck

by George Templeton on Aug 21, 2010 7:09 PM BST up reply actions  

Another 6

"I say he does have to shoot me now! So shoot me now!" --- Daffy Duck

by George Templeton on Aug 21, 2010 7:10 PM BST reply actions  

That's what you get for whistling

When Cech was playing keep away.

If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.

by GhettoBear04 on Aug 21, 2010 7:10 PM BST reply actions  

+12 for Chelsea

that is how you treat a promoted side and a side who should’ve been relegated to start the year

"I say he does have to shoot me now! So shoot me now!" --- Daffy Duck

by George Templeton on Aug 21, 2010 7:11 PM BST reply actions  

Thx for your hospitality

"I say he does have to shoot me now! So shoot me now!" --- Daffy Duck

by George Templeton on Aug 21, 2010 7:13 PM BST reply actions  

What do you think of a MOTM poll before the jump?

Reyes, Thole, Wright, Beltran, Bay, Davis, Martinez, Tejada...

by Stephen Schmidt on Aug 21, 2010 7:19 PM BST up reply actions  

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