Modric and Palacios
Friday, 09 October 09, 06:27 AM · Comments(41)
A feeling I’m sure my old mother was subjected to when watching me pick up a fifty-meter swimming badge back in primary school- looking on fondly as one of her own dropped, sans grace, into a vat of partially diluted chlorine, swallowing an unhealthy dose of it, before emerging, half-drowned at the other end like a dog being rescued from a river- I was awash with a certain amount pride this week after discovering that esteemed members of our own stock, Luka Modric and Wilson Palacios, had earned themselves a place on FourFourTwo’s, frankly excellent, ‘100 Best Players in the World’ list 2009. Swanning their way in (how very dare they) among the head diners at 61st and 93rd, respectively. In the words of piano-tie inventing, fashion warlord, Mugatu:
They’re so hot right now.
Of course, the rankings are fairly subjective- for my money, they’d both be higher- but it’s encouraging that their luminous talents are being appreciated on a global stage; particularly Palacios, who, last season was earning his crust at Wigan Athletic, now finds himself wedged between Ruud Van Nistlerooy and boss-eyed-man-wolf, Ryan Giggs. His reputation is soaring skyward.
So, where Sergeant Wilson, a relative newcomer and new entry, finds himself on the lower rungs of the stepladder, it’s the effervescent Croat who wriggles his way through business class and nearer the buffet table; outranking the likes of Ronaldinho, Carlos Tevez and, wait for it, Klass Jan-Huntelaar. Our wanton summer holiday fling. Ex-Spurs strikers Berbatov and Kanoute came in at a close run, annoyingly lofty 43rd and 44th. But, sadly, I have it on great authority that the former punched a kitten in the face. So he’s out.
Shame, really.
Well done to the Luka and Wilson, then. Two stars that are shimmering with some vigour out the moment. Let’s just hope we find the right gloves to keep hold of them.
Because I’m growing awfully attached.
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Champions league styled hand wear should do the trick,worn with an accompanied Premier League tiara,mmm...positively wonderful.What say you old chap.
Or crown,
Sounds like a charming ensemble. Perhaps an FA Cup k'cheif to round off the look.
Even it's not as 'en-vogue' as it once was, I think it would look lovely.
I think, perhaps even a cummerbund/monocle combo to really set things off?
Heh... I said "cummerbund"...
*stifled tittering*
Ha. Tittering.
I'm sure Mr. Levy is happy over the increased sell-on value such lofty rankings bring.
That's the only worry isn't it? Part of me would like to keep their remarkable talents a secret from the world.
Fat chance of that though.
Ha. stiff-led
Funny that- for a second I did think 'stifled' had two f's in it. Indeed, I could hardly 'stifle' my excitement at the thought of a double-barreled-rude-athon.
How nice to be in such sophisticated company.
I don't think keeping hold of them should be a huge problem in January, considering we've got 3 of the so called big four (with one scalp duly taken) out of the way they're are plenty of points (and pints) to be had between now and January. I think we could still be peeking over the top 4 wall if not straddling it by then thus our favourite boys should want to complete the good job they've started. Or am I being overly optimistic coz its Friday afternoon and I'm goin on the piss all weekend? Hope not.
COYS!
Change of subject I know, but I'm really pleased Defoe's not playing in the England games, gonna be chomping at the bit come Pompey - especially after playing a few minutes in our last match. Wonder if he'll celebrate??!
Has Crouch scored against us recently & did he celebrate? Bin him if so lol
That's the problem of the stacked deck, innit? I'm not too worried about January, as we should be well in the mix, but summer scares me if we don't make CL footy.
"I have it on great authority that the former punched a kitten in the face"
I seed him, officer.
That's the crux of this whole season isn't it. We're a very expensive club as is now - hardly a bargain in comparison to most of the other PL clubs but then again alot of the hard work has already been done. So your average billionaire sheikhermuppers will probaly be looking more at the spammers than a big club like Spurs
Given that it's unlikely that the sky4 are going to suddenly suffer financial haemorrage, plus the middle-eastlands and others, we'll be completely out of the races unless we actually make it this time round.
I've not been so on edge since lasagna-gate. Still we could be lucky and so a Wolfsburg or have a Sampadoria style renaissance after years of little expectation
Was it a plant?
We need to:
1) keep winning so we are well placed for CL slot.
2) strengthen in January so: a) we don't weaken and fade Villa style; b)keep winning so we are well placed for CL slot.
3) not sell our players so: a) we don't strengthen our rivals; b) we don't weaken and fade Villa style; c)keep winning so we are well placed for CL slot.
Simple really.
Is your real name Mr down and out ?
Never mind all that. The most exciting thing here is the sight of one of the greatest albums of all time 'Pacific Ocean Blue".
Never realised you were an ageing hippy like me WFRF
When did Luka record that?
Oh Jesus!
There I was, enjoying the season on a game-by-game basis, and now you've got me stressing that if we don't crack the Sky4 nut this season we're stuffed.
I need a cigarette - and I don't even smoke.
Say it again. Say it again... oooh ooooooooooooooooooh
This season is NOT make or break and be careful what you wish for.
Look at the Portsmouth fiasco or Newcastle or Liverpool. We only want owners who REALLY care about our club and love or hate Lewis and Levy they have in the main acted responsibly. Week after week I see people ranting on about rich Russians and Arabs but what happens when they get bored ?
Man U were almost the richest club in the World with loads of cash before the Glazers charged in now they are £700,000,000 in debt. We are one of the most profitable clubs in the World and have been for years so if this season does not bring us the CL there will always be next season.
As for the top four, not long ago they were the top three and before that they were the top two, the only constant thing in life is change and the top of the EPL will also change.
We are enjoying one of our best starts in years there is really no need to look for negatives
More of a punt, actually.
You say potatoes, I say chips and mash. The sandwich board perspetive has been recited by many 'punters' this term, and no it's not a negative to do well, however it's all about mitigating the risks and being well prepared. No Nostradamuses here, just a bt of over-egging shared imagined threats.
On the Thames? Have you seen the water recently? Unless of course you're one of those Pulic School types doing Eton or even Oxbridge
Hope the Champers is on ice and you've got anice bit of posh totty on board.
Oxbridge? Not likely. I had to take a hostage to get in at Bath. The English department are still a lecturer short now.
They should check the lake
Right, I'm off to a bloody stag-do.
Pray for Mojo.
See you on the other side.
Appreciate all that hon, but I think maybe I should have put some smileys in there to show I was mucking about.
Curse this body-language deficient medium we have chosen to express our Spurs based lurve!
Further to your what you say though, I believe we're actually the richest non-Champions League club in the world - although I can't remember where I picked that fact up from?
How was your staggery, Foxy?
I've been enjoying this years rut on Autumnwatch - is it anything like that?
Actually, my dear old thing, my retort was not really aimed at you but more those whose glasses are forever half empty.
I think we are one of the richest teams in the world at number 14 (whatever that means) but of course Man City may now be wealthier than us but hey, who cares ?
acoording to various stats from the old memory bank.....we were the only club from europes top 15/20 rich clubs not to play in the champions league......city have most likely changed that now
not too sure how they work things out though as of course city can buy anyone they like but don't think they generate more cash than us yet....
still without the uefa league home attendances cash our turnover will most likely be down this year....unless we finish 4th or something....
Well, the US men are on their way to SA with a 2-3 win over the Wilson led Hondurans. Damn he looked good. Broke up play and really disrupted the Yanks. Not hard, I grant you, but you can only break up and disrupt what's in front of you. So, well done Wilson and the Yanks.
Ha. Yeah, something like that, K.
Only slight less civilised.
One memorable moment, though, was convincing the doomed husband-to-be to pay for an entire round using just Monopoly money.
Needless to say, it didn't go down to well.
*'slightly' and 'too'
I forgot about those annoyingly wealthy upstarts.
But as our Koj says - if they base it on revenue generated rather than just whose owners have the deepest pockets, we may still outrank them?
Ta for the update EssEssGee! - I'd meant to watch that game, but the weekend kinda took over, if you know what I mean. Well done to the US, and let's hope Wilsons crew get the extra win they need to qualify.
On a slightly related note - how funny would it be for Maradona's Argentina not to make it to the world cup?
Laugh? I nearly housed many fleeing top brass from Hitlers Germany.
Great work there, foxy - and nice antlers, by the way.
As Koj says they probably aren't richer than us as the standard thing these days is for the rich owner to lend the funds to the club a la Roman Abramovich.
Champions league styled hand wear should do the trick,worn with an accompanied Premier League tiara,mmm...positively wonderful.What say you old chap.
Or crown,
Sounds like a charming ensemble. Perhaps an FA Cup k'cheif to round off the look.
Even it's not as 'en-vogue' as it once was, I think it would look lovely.
I think, perhaps even a cummerbund/monocle combo to really set things off?
Heh... I said "cummerbund"...
*stifled tittering*
Ha. Tittering.
I'm sure Mr. Levy is happy over the increased sell-on value such lofty rankings bring.
That's the only worry isn't it? Part of me would like to keep their remarkable talents a secret from the world.
Fat chance of that though.
Ha. stiff-led
Funny that- for a second I did think 'stifled' had two f's in it. Indeed, I could hardly 'stifle' my excitement at the thought of a double-barreled-rude-athon.
How nice to be in such sophisticated company.
I don't think keeping hold of them should be a huge problem in January, considering we've got 3 of the so called big four (with one scalp duly taken) out of the way they're are plenty of points (and pints) to be had between now and January. I think we could still be peeking over the top 4 wall if not straddling it by then thus our favourite boys should want to complete the good job they've started. Or am I being overly optimistic coz its Friday afternoon and I'm goin on the piss all weekend? Hope not.
COYS!
Change of subject I know, but I'm really pleased Defoe's not playing in the England games, gonna be chomping at the bit come Pompey - especially after playing a few minutes in our last match. Wonder if he'll celebrate??!
Has Crouch scored against us recently & did he celebrate? Bin him if so lol
That's the problem of the stacked deck, innit? I'm not too worried about January, as we should be well in the mix, but summer scares me if we don't make CL footy.
"I have it on great authority that the former punched a kitten in the face"
I seed him, officer.
That's the crux of this whole season isn't it. We're a very expensive club as is now - hardly a bargain in comparison to most of the other PL clubs but then again alot of the hard work has already been done. So your average billionaire sheikhermuppers will probaly be looking more at the spammers than a big club like Spurs
Given that it's unlikely that the sky4 are going to suddenly suffer financial haemorrage, plus the middle-eastlands and others, we'll be completely out of the races unless we actually make it this time round.
I've not been so on edge since lasagna-gate. Still we could be lucky and so a Wolfsburg or have a Sampadoria style renaissance after years of little expectation
Was it a plant?
We need to:
1) keep winning so we are well placed for CL slot.
2) strengthen in January so: a) we don't weaken and fade Villa style; b)keep winning so we are well placed for CL slot.
3) not sell our players so: a) we don't strengthen our rivals; b) we don't weaken and fade Villa style; c)keep winning so we are well placed for CL slot.
Simple really.
Is your real name Mr down and out ?
Never mind all that. The most exciting thing here is the sight of one of the greatest albums of all time 'Pacific Ocean Blue".
Never realised you were an ageing hippy like me WFRF
When did Luka record that?
Oh Jesus!
There I was, enjoying the season on a game-by-game basis, and now you've got me stressing that if we don't crack the Sky4 nut this season we're stuffed.
I need a cigarette - and I don't even smoke.
Say it again. Say it again... oooh ooooooooooooooooooh
This season is NOT make or break and be careful what you wish for.
Look at the Portsmouth fiasco or Newcastle or Liverpool. We only want owners who REALLY care about our club and love or hate Lewis and Levy they have in the main acted responsibly. Week after week I see people ranting on about rich Russians and Arabs but what happens when they get bored ?
Man U were almost the richest club in the World with loads of cash before the Glazers charged in now they are £700,000,000 in debt. We are one of the most profitable clubs in the World and have been for years so if this season does not bring us the CL there will always be next season.
As for the top four, not long ago they were the top three and before that they were the top two, the only constant thing in life is change and the top of the EPL will also change.
We are enjoying one of our best starts in years there is really no need to look for negatives
More of a punt, actually.
You say potatoes, I say chips and mash. The sandwich board perspetive has been recited by many 'punters' this term, and no it's not a negative to do well, however it's all about mitigating the risks and being well prepared. No Nostradamuses here, just a bt of over-egging shared imagined threats.
On the Thames? Have you seen the water recently? Unless of course you're one of those Pulic School types doing Eton or even Oxbridge
Hope the Champers is on ice and you've got anice bit of posh totty on board.
Oxbridge? Not likely. I had to take a hostage to get in at Bath. The English department are still a lecturer short now.
They should check the lake
Right, I'm off to a bloody stag-do.
Pray for Mojo.
See you on the other side.
Appreciate all that hon, but I think maybe I should have put some smileys in there to show I was mucking about.
Curse this body-language deficient medium we have chosen to express our Spurs based lurve!
Further to your what you say though, I believe we're actually the richest non-Champions League club in the world - although I can't remember where I picked that fact up from?
How was your staggery, Foxy?
I've been enjoying this years rut on Autumnwatch - is it anything like that?
Actually, my dear old thing, my retort was not really aimed at you but more those whose glasses are forever half empty.
I think we are one of the richest teams in the world at number 14 (whatever that means) but of course Man City may now be wealthier than us but hey, who cares ?
acoording to various stats from the old memory bank.....we were the only club from europes top 15/20 rich clubs not to play in the champions league......city have most likely changed that now
not too sure how they work things out though as of course city can buy anyone they like but don't think they generate more cash than us yet....
still without the uefa league home attendances cash our turnover will most likely be down this year....unless we finish 4th or something....
Well, the US men are on their way to SA with a 2-3 win over the Wilson led Hondurans. Damn he looked good. Broke up play and really disrupted the Yanks. Not hard, I grant you, but you can only break up and disrupt what's in front of you. So, well done Wilson and the Yanks.
Ha. Yeah, something like that, K.
Only slight less civilised.
One memorable moment, though, was convincing the doomed husband-to-be to pay for an entire round using just Monopoly money.
Needless to say, it didn't go down to well.
*'slightly' and 'too'
I forgot about those annoyingly wealthy upstarts.
But as our Koj says - if they base it on revenue generated rather than just whose owners have the deepest pockets, we may still outrank them?
Ta for the update EssEssGee! - I'd meant to watch that game, but the weekend kinda took over, if you know what I mean. Well done to the US, and let's hope Wilsons crew get the extra win they need to qualify.
On a slightly related note - how funny would it be for Maradona's Argentina not to make it to the world cup?
Laugh? I nearly housed many fleeing top brass from Hitlers Germany.
Great work there, foxy - and nice antlers, by the way.
As Koj says they probably aren't richer than us as the standard thing these days is for the rich owner to lend the funds to the club a la Roman Abramovich.