Man it's threads like this that remind why this is easily my most long-visited site. A simple request, a great deal of interest, a stellar performance from Whittle Blue (and a great find by elwaxo) and we're all watching one of Blackburn's greatest servants at the peak of his game. I had never seen Garner play before today. I had heard stories and duly voted for him in our greatest ever team but until today it never really hit home what a fantastic player he was. Well done everyone.

Well, it's probably been about 1.5 years since I've posted here but hey, noone's perfect. My team is currently comfortably in IV. I'm looking to push for III this season or next. My starting XI are: GK: GoalKeeping-World Class WB: Def-World Class, Wing-Solid CD: Def-Supernatural WB: Def-World Class W: Wing-Outstanding, PM-Excellent IM: PM-Supernatural IM: PM-Supernatural IM: PM-World Class, Pass-Inadequate W: Wing-Outstanding, PM Solid F: Scoring-Titanic F: Scoring-Supernatural I'm training PM so they will keep improving. My biggest weakness is my wings but I have no money to upgrade them at the moment. I also need to promote a new coach as my current one is down to poor leadership (not a big deal in the lower leagues but it is important as you promote). If anyone wants a friendly or wants to ask a question my team is Supine Rovers in Oceania. Msg me through HT as I probably check it more than here. Hope everyone else is doing well.

That was great Bob. It was so enjoyable that I felt compelled to break my year-long vow of silence. Keep it up.

Incidentally that ref had a shocker. Japan's goal should NEVER have been counted as it was a blatant foul on Schwarzer. Plus the moron couldn't keep the cheese in his pocket throughout the match...

YESSSSSS!!!!!!!!! That was brilliant!!!!!!!!!!!!! Australia's first goals and their first ever win at the World Cup and it was no less than we deserved. We dominated posession despite lacking imagination in attack and the brilliance of Cahill and work ethic of Kennedy and Viduka saw us home. Japan's finishing was woeful and they could have had 5 if any of them knew how to score from a free shot at the top of the square. We'll need to be sharperer in defence against Brazil and Croatia. Still, one of the finest moments in sporting memory for Australia. Just brilliant!

Notwithstanding a certain initially-heartbreaking-but-ultimately-inconsequential penalty miss. Heartbreaking to see Vidmar out. His tears in Montevideo was one of the most poignant moments in Australian football (I regard the Iran game as easily the most painful moment).

Where Euko? PM me the details please, I'd really appreciate it.

Good luck tomorrow PG, give the stirfry and his BOK @#/?s a kicking.

I just meant chuck a transfer ad for him and maybe advertise him in any feds that you belong to.

Dante should hit Supernatural in a couple of weeks BigA. Could I get you to advertise him with the English teams then?

I got a rock.

I am having the time of my life in what was Oceania's second toughest IV last season (I (Please don't use that word again) up the average now). I've taken 9 points so far (2 wins and three draws) and should get at least another 3 points before the season's out. I will be relegated but I haven't lost any supporters so far this year (gained a few actually) and my training program is kicking ass. Life is good at planet Supine Rovers BigA what are you training at the moment? Can I interest you in Dante Martin next season? He should hit Supernatural after ~5 games in! My team is GK: 1 x Exc and 1 x Solid Defenders: 1 x Exc Def/Solid Wing, 2 x Solid Def/Inad Passing, 3 x Solid Def Midfielders: 2 x Brill PM, 1 x Outs PM, 2 x Exc PM Wingers: 1 x Formid Wing/Inad PM, 1 x Exc Wing, Pass PM Scoring: 3 x 17yo Exc Scor, 1 x 20yo World Class Scor, 2 x 20yo Mag Scor Coach: Defensive Minded, Solid Trainer, Wretched Leadership (but I have a future coach ready) All players are Oceanian except 4 defenders and the three 20yo strikers.

PG, could you please update your Australian selection conspiracy theories. Right now we're working on the idea that the Queenslanders are unduly represented, not the New South Welshmen. Bloody great day of cricket for both sides.

I've decided to train all 3 of my remaining original trainees to Supernatural before replacing them with Oceanians so if you are still looking in about 1.5 seasons time, I'll let you know. Dante doesn't have a Quick specialty though...

Hey BigA. My star trainee (Dante Martin) is English and should level to Magnificent very soon. Are you at all interested? If not, what level striker would you be interested in?