Zenit St. Petersburg Vs Rangers (UEFA Cup Final) - Page 6

MarkMono · 12th May 2008, 10:36am

Agreed, a 48-hr cool-off band would've been more appropriate.

Relax.

**Ghostsuit** · 12th May 2008, 10:53am

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Originally Posted by Draven

Fair enough. But what exactly was wrong with the post? I was taking the piss, clearly I knew he was happy about the football result, I was more commenting on the nature of his post being so minute in detail I thought I'd query him for a laugh.

And it cannot be claimed that it was "racist" either, considering there was no malice implied and Dec's gotten away with far worse jokes.

I wasn't being a dick, I was taking the piss out of Duffman11, and clearly it didn't bother him since his resulting post to mine was taking the piss out of me, rather well I might add.

Different mods react differently to different things, I've not quite sorted the hive mind system yet

. Dec is probabloy due a slap too.

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Originally Posted by Draven

So again I ask you, why delete my post when Lev's one he got banned for remains? What happened to that big "debate" thread about what to do with reported posts? Was my post even reported?

Yes it was reported you don't think I'd come into the footy forum just for a browse

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AWESOMEUS MAXIMUS · 12th May 2008, 11:02am

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Originally Posted by Ghostsuit

Different mods react differently to different things, I've not quite sorted the hive mind system yet

. Dec is probabloy due a slap too.

Yes it was reported you don't think I'd come into the footy forum just for a browse

.

lol @ this "hive mind" chat.
You made an arse of it.

Mos Def · 12th May 2008, 5:42pm

Got 2 quid on Zenit to win 3-1 @ 20/1.

Reasonable.

Jushin Liger · 13th May 2008, 1:44am

Not bad odds.

EvilElvis · 13th May 2008, 7:53am

Zenit St Petersburg fans have been warned they could face prison if found guilty of racist abuse towards Rangers' black players in the Uefa Cup final.

The Russian club has already been charged by Uefa after Marseille players complained of racial abuse.

The club travels to Manchester to take on Rangers in the final on Wednesday.

UK Sports Minister Gerry Sutcliffe said a zero-tolerance approach would mean any abuse would be met with the full force of the law.

Under the Football (Offences) Act 1991, racist chanting is a criminal offence, with a maximum penalty of six months imprisonment.

'Simple message'

Mr Sutcliffe said: "I know Zenit St Petersburg fans have been accused of racially abusing black players at the Marseille game and obviously there are fears in some quarters that the same could happen on Wednesday.

"I've raised this issue with Vernon Coaker, the Home Office minister, and my message to Zenit fans is simple: come here to enjoy the game and you'll be welcomed with open arms.

"Come here and racially abuse black players and you will feel the full force of the law.

"Our success in tackling racism is based on a zero-tolerance approach and Zenit fans will have to abide by our tough rules."

Zenit say they and their players have taken part in several anti-racist programmes and have expressed their opposition to "all manifestations of racism".

**GreatKingRat** · 13th May 2008, 9:27am

I'm half tempted to go through to Manchester to meet up with you guys.

But then I remember I hate you blue nose bastards.

By the way, the weather's been scorching for the past 2 weeks down here, so it should be a good day out for you guys.

AWESOMEUS MAXIMUS · 13th May 2008, 9:30am

hahahahahaha thats my laugh for today sorted.
Zenit being warned to not racially abuse rangers players.

Classic.

Awright · 13th May 2008, 9:38am

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Originally Posted by GreatKingRat

I'm half tempted to go through to Manchester to meet up with you guys.

But then I remember I hate you blue nose bastards.

By the way, the weather's been scorching for the past 2 weeks down here, so it should be a good day out for you guys.

Remember you said you'd come to Glasgow and sing Simply The Best if Rangers win it?

I do

**GreatKingRat** · 13th May 2008, 9:39am

Shit.

Watty · 13th May 2008, 9:48am

Big Kirk Clubfoot's Euro diary.

http://www.theherald.co.uk/sport/foo...ary_May_13.php

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THE reality of the UEFA Cup final hit me yesterday.

We arrived at Manchester Airport after training at Murray Park and the realisation dawned: I'm now preparing for a European final - a situation beyond my wildest dreams when I signed.

It is just as well I don't listen to all the criticism that has come my way or I would convince myself I'm the worst player in the world. This season has been an education beyond belief. I have always been a confident player and I believe in myself. That belief will never be more important than tomorrow night, if I am fortunate enough to be involved.
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Our golf and country club headquarters are tranquil, not least because we have a room each. It is a welcome change of scenery to the building site that is my new home. I used to stay in a city centre flat in Glasgow but I've resigned myself to the fact that I am a home bird. I've moved back to Ayrshire to be close to my mum and dad, Marilyn and Jack. They have been a great help already, right down to making my dinner for me.

I'm hopeless with DIY, so I've recruited one of my mates to build my new coffee table and rig-up my TVs. I sorted him out for tickets and even helped hold a table leg here or there so he can't complain. The delivery guy was not so lucky. He was a Rangers fan and, understandably, enquired about the possibility . . . you know the answer.

The number of requests has been frightening but the important thing is the family got their tickets: about 20 of the Broadfoot clan will be descending on the City of Manchester stadium tomorrow and it will be my proudest moment in football.

Preparations will begin in earnest today. We left the game on Saturday with two DVDs of Zenit's recent games. I haven't watched them start to finish yet but I saw enough to realise that Andrei Arshavn, their best player, has a tendency to drift on to the left wing quite a bit. Typical. To be honest, I don't like watching DVDs too much because you can get overawed. I know Arshavn is a quality player but there is no point in me convincing myself he is a world beater. I like the challenge to be honest and there have been plenty of them thrown my way this season, not least Adrian Mutu in the semi-final.

Fortunately, since we have individual rooms at the hotel, I don't need to put up with Boydy more than is necessary. Since moving back home, I am his designated driver.

I knew him before but we are really close now and stay five minutes away from each other. Together, we torment the boys, most recently Charlie Adam. He is an easy wind-up and I pretended to be Sarah, the Avon lady, trying to sell him some of my finest products. It was quite convincing.

I will need to get a new sim card if we are to keep it up because they are starting to catch on to us. It has been quite easy to pass the time so far down here. We went out to an Italian restaurant as a team, I think it was Ally McCoist's recommendation, and we were able to relax and unwind. Food is my main superstition, believe it or not.

I am specific about what I eat and if we win and I play well, I keep to it. I'm on a diet of beans and scrambled egg just now - all good protein - but I am nothing compared to the Eggman, Steven Whittaker. I think he must have his own barn.

I also like my sleep. It's one of the many things I have learned from my mentor, Andy Millen. I am a light sleeper at night but it is part of my routine to go for an afternoon siesta when I get back from training. It has helped me a lot this season, especially with so many games in the run-in.

I had my usual shut-eye after I gave my thumbs some exercise on the PlayStation 3.

We split into teams for Pro Evolution Soccer IV but it gets really competitive when we play Super Mario Kart on the Nintendo DS. We hook all our computers up with Bluetooth and race each other. Yesterday, myself, Boydy, Steven Smith and Lee McCulloch took on Burkey, Steven Naismith, the Eggman and Kevin Thomson. They won by a point but cheated and turned their computers off.

The serious stuff starts today but I also have to think about my responsibilities as dressing room DJ. I'm proud of the fact my iPod has been chosen to get the boys up before the match.

I like RnB but it's my dance tunes that won me the job. This will be one of the most important tracklists I have had to compile. Not that we will need any extra motivation for what lies ahead . . .