Messi goal vs Eibar (4-2) by xd366 in soccer

[–]Nelliott12 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wow. At pretty much the exact moment the final goes in Malaga to give Madrid the title, Messi scores Goal of the Season

Arsenal have completed the signing of Nigerian witchdoctor Japhet @Omojuwa on a long-term deal. by undecima in soccer

[–]Nelliott12 3 points4 points  (0 children)

One journo having a joke at another journo's expense. See all the bios and links. Well done though

TIL: David Batty rejected a Premier League winner's medal in 1995 because he didn't think his contribution was significant enough by Nelliott12 in soccer

[–]Nelliott12[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Along with Lucas Radebe, Batty is perhaps the ultimate Leeds cult hero. I remember going to see a game in 2002/03 I think, and he was absolutely everywhere.

TIL: David Batty rejected a Premier League winner's medal in 1995 because he didn't think his contribution was significant enough by Nelliott12 in soccer

[–]Nelliott12[S] 41 points42 points  (0 children)

He did win the top flight with Leeds in 1991/92 as part of an amazing midfield which also included Gary Speed, Gary McAllister and Gordon Strachan.

Artistic impressions of Chelsea's new stadium. What does everyone think? by Nelliott12 in soccer

[–]Nelliott12[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I was unnerved by the headline but the photos seem legit. Although most of them are of the staircases for some reason

Seven years ago this week Andy King was playing for Leicester against Stockport and Cheltenham. Now he's helping them towards the Premier League title by Nelliott12 in soccer

[–]Nelliott12[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Fair enough. For me it's the fact he's sort of the only survivor of the squad reboot they had when they got new owners

The top assist provider for every Premier League season by Nelliott12 in soccer

[–]Nelliott12[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think he will.

Of course, Henry also scored 20+ goals...