Internationals 18 November 2009

[kingfunk]

johnp why you got me on ignore?It says so,under your name.

[Kenneth]

johnp why you got me on ignore?It says so,under your name.

And me John, you ****, What have I done to you?

[Tee]

And me John. You muppet.

[Reece]

Can you stop insulting that prick John please guys, thanks

[johnp]

Can you stop insulting that prick John please guys, thanks

I presume those knobends are saying something about me?

Typical, that's why I ignore them

[Kenneth]

[Tee]

[The Erectile Banana]

I presume those knobends are saying something about me?

Typical, that's why I ignore them

[ronanm]

I presume those knobends are saying something about me?

Typical, that's why I ignore them

[Shaggy]

Keane's press conference is ****ing hilarious, the bloke's a nutter

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/8370497.stm

[MrsB]

Jeu du main

[Exiled_red]

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...707753,00.html

FAI in fresh replay plea
Irish governing body refusing to give up on handball debate
By Jamie Casey Last updated: 20th November 2009

The Football Association of Ireland have launched a fresh plea with their French counterparts to agree to a replay of their controversial play-off match.

Thierry Henry's blatant handball in the build up to William Gallas' goal which sent France through to the World Cup at the Republic of Ireland's expense has been the subject of much debate since Wednesday night.

A 1-1 draw on a pulstaing night in the Stade de France proved to be enough for the hosts, with Nicolas Anelka's away goal from the first leg in Croke Park helping to see them through.

Ireland, however, are refusing to let the handball issue lie, believing Henry's disregard for the rules should not prevent them the right to contest at the finals.

Football's governing body Fifa have already rejected an appeal for a replay but with the offending player, and France captain, Henry admitting that a replay would be just, the FAI have renewed hope that a deal can be struck.

The Irish are hoping a plea from both associations, plus both team captains, will help sway Fifa's stance over the prospect of replaying the second leg at in Paris.

A statement from the Board of Management of the FAI read: "Following this afternoon's meeting of its Board of Management, the Football Association of Ireland has called on the French Football Federation, as one of the world's largest Football Associations, to join with it and the captains of both the French and Irish teams, Thierry Henry and Robbie Keane, to request a replay from FIFA that would protect the integrity of the game worldwide and the pride of the French national team."

The FFF, embarrassed by the manner in which their nation have qualified for South Africa, have insisted they will comply with any decision Fifa make on the matter.

Still won't happen

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...and

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...707835,00.html

French rebuff replay calls
FFF won't back FAI stance
Last updated: 20th November 2009

The French Football Federation (FFF) have refused to back the Football Association of Ireland's (FAI) call to replay their World Cup play-off.

The French booked their place at the World Cup finals next summer, after a highly controversial winner in their play-off clash on Wednesday.

Thierry Henry handled the ball before setting up William Gallas for the winner.

Since then Henry has admitted to handling the ball, and stated he thinks a replay would be fair.

Both the FAI and Irish captain Robbie Keane have responded to Henry's comments by calling on the FFF to ask Fifa for a replay - something the world's governing body have already stated will not happen.

But the FFF have refused to back the stance that a replay is needed.

No replay
In a statement, the French authorities said: "The decision by Fifa is final and should be respected by both (the French and Irish) federations

"The FFF understands the disappointment and bitterness of the Irish players, management and supporters.

"The federation never sought to deny the refereeing error which saw the equalising French goal allowed.

"During matches, decisions are taken by the referee and these decisions are final. As a result, the result of the match cannot be changed and the match cannot be replayed."

[javier_monsterano]

Jeu du main

34-1 is all i could manage

[joyno]

roy keane press conference

have you seen it. don't know whether it was the view of a sensible football thinking man or the thoughts of a disturbed mind.
compelling viewing all the same. ps catch the mobile phone ringing incident priceless.