ACON 2012 Thread

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Originally Posted by Ach

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Should push it back 17 years. Awful tournament.

Something similar happened in the cricket world cups, I think - though not for the same reason, obviously.

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Originally Posted by Syn

Stupid commentary.

"Brilliant half of true African football. We might not have goals or have seen the football ability that we're used to, but nobody can question the flair and spirit of these courageous young men. My favourite film is Cool Runnings." - Drury.

Or something like that.

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Weren't they Jamacian's

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Originally Posted by Charlie the Gooner

Weren't they Jamacian's

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Just texted it to Drury, and this is his reponse:

"Maybe. But why label it? I don't care if they're Jamaican or Zimbabwean or Argentinians. We're all human beings. One love.

Bloody love fried chicken."

And just thinking about it - where the fuck is Robert Earnshaw? He's Zambia's best player, surely?

What a chance for Drogba after some great work from Gervinho. Needed a deft touch. Van Persie would've roofed it.

An old fashioned English cup tie. Really, Drury?

Zambia are dominating. :bow:

Kalou hauled off, Max Gradel on.

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Originally Posted by Arsenal.com

“Gervinho is in the final,” he said. “I have had him on the phone and sent him some messages a few times.

“He plays the final and you know what the rule is - 48 hours later he has to be back. I see him playing on Saturday, not on Wednesday.”

http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-arc...k-next-weekend

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I believe Newcastle play Ba and Cisse within days of coming back. Get him on the flight back tonight. Couple of days rest. I'd have him in the squad for Wednesday tbh.

It's interesting that Gervinho seems to play a very different role for Ivory Coast. He plays as more of a central player than a wide man. End effect is the same though: good at running past people. Tracks back well. Doesn't really look a goalscoring threat.

Pelanty to Cote d'Ivoire!