^^ Nothing to do with being physical (well not much). Roy's style of playing gives the other team the chance to keep the ball for long periods of the game. He wants his team to defend with ten men and attempt to attack when they have the ball. The defending part is not a problem (more so when it is Stoke) but the transition from defence to attack is the real problem. Against Chelsea, the passing was quick, crisp and accurate. The plan worked. But against Wigan, the passing was no good and the speed in transition from defence to attack was not there. Stoke's style of play is old English. They don't build attacks from the back and catch you out of position with their speed of passing. Defending against them will involve lots of clearnces and kicking balls into the air. But it will also have lots of fouls against our players and free kicks. If Liverpool are on their game, I expect them to comfortably beat Stoke (this is not the Rafa way of attacking them non stop and failing to break them down).

^^ The fact that you don't speak the language yet annoys the hell out of me.

^^ I still believe Roy is no good dee. Winning the league is not about him, it's about how bad the others are doing. Wax fahan.

^^ Chelsea sacked Ray Wilkins with no explanation at all. Something is not right with that team. Wonder if they'll lose tomorrow.

^^ You mean if it were democratic such things would not happen?

Number four used to be our local mayor.

I am sure a dyslexic UAE civil servant is behind all these diplomatic spats. He is picking on all the countries that have names starting with the letter K! First Kenya and now Canada!

Do you have another link that is NOT Pdf?

Xasan married Xalimo. She got pregnant soon after and they had a baby. The happy couple took the unhappy baby home. On the first night, it cried. On the second night, it cried. On the third night, it cried some more. Xalimo's mother thinks it's only wind! Xasan's mother thinks it's something more sinister (“did you do takbeer in his ear as soon as he was born?” she asks). Xalimo's single friends read a newspaper article about herbal baths and how soothing they are for babies. Xasan's friends simply advise him to do it the old fashion way and rock the baby to sleep. On the fourth day, the couple take their baby to the doctor. Turns out the poor bugger had a medical problem! Now Xalimo, Xasan and all their acquaintances advise all parents with crying babies to visit the doctor immediately. Axlaam on the other hand, would look on this couple and laugh. In her experience, this is simple stuff! But she cuts Xasan and Xalimo some slack, seeing that they are new to this parenting lark. Her toddler daughter refuses to eat her food and is extremely fussy. Now Axlaam, you see, is a modern mother who prides herself on knowing all the latest parenting techniques and is even a long term member of Mums-on-the-web website. However, despite all the tips, tricks and advice, little Maryam only eats what SHE wants to eat. Axlaam's parents believe she rather than the child is the one who is being fussy here. They believe that as long as Maryam is eating healthy food and consuming sufficient amounts to keep her alive, Axlaam should let her be. However, Axlaam, being a modern, educated mother, does not trust her parents' outdated skills and is thinking of taking her daughter to a nutritionist. Axlaam is what is known in child caring circles as a geriatric mother. Had Xafsa heard about all these baby and toddler problems she would trip over her hijab laughing. Her seven year old son refuses to pray. She did everything to force him into the habit but all her efforts keep on failing. Even on the rare occasions that she manages to get him to pray, she suspects there is no khoshooc involved. Cabulwaaxid fully appreciates her predicament but believes that since the child is only seven, Xafsa should not start panicking yet. He on the other hand, can not stop worrying. His four children you see, are loud, obnoxious and always causing trouble. He personally takes them to school in the morning and picks them up in the afternoon. Every Saturday, he takes them to the mosque for their Islamic classes. He even enrolled them in after school clubs to keep them busy. Yet, they remain naughty and would still seek trouble the minute his face is turned. He blames their mother. Jamal's problem is entirely different. He has two sons, one good and the other bad. He tells the good one off all the time (to keep him good) and sweet talks the bad one (to make him good). His wife believes he's doing it all wrong. His relatives are all fond of the bad kid (because of his personality). Jamal's good son is a secret drug user. Khadar thinks his children's slow-wittedness is a genetic problem. He looks at his mother-in-law's vacant eyes and sees the reasons for all his parental problems. Sacad thinks he is the greatest father ever. His children are disciplined, polite and attentive. When his wife tells him that the children need telling off, he tells them off. When she tells him they need to be praised, he showers them with gifts but when she tells him she's feeling broody again, he suppresses the urge to suffocate her. Cabdi has no children of his own. But he goes around passing judgement on other people's kids. His friends think he's strange. He also smells of stale urine. Xaaji Cumar never spent more than five minutes in the presence of his children. He travels around a lot and only visits them on holidays. He has fifteen kids and they are all polite and well behaved. He does not know why they all turned out good and attributes their good upbringing to their mother's hardwork. Nobody works as hard as Mrs Cumar. She cooks, she cleans, she buys clothes and she shouts a lot. She too wonders how her kids grew up to be this good. She gives all the credit to a great ancestor of hers who was said to be a wali. Intisar thinks she's a brilliant mother. “I gave up my child for adoption and gave him the best chance to succeed in life” she says as she resolutely tightens her head scarf. -----------------

^^ It is exactly what he did against Chelsea and it worked though. I don't like that tactic personally but I can see where Roy is coming from. The problem is that such a style of play takes up a lot of energy and the transition from defence to attack has to be very accurate (it was not last night). P.S. We will beat Stoke and maybe Spurs but I'm not sure about West Ham. P.P.S I already mentioned that your next few games are going to be vital. Chelsea look iffy. Norf, I fail to understand how you're a Liverpool fan. I truly do.

^^ Your next three games are going to prove if you'll be champions or not (Sunderland, Birmingham and Newcastle). OOoooh! Norf, the team started well but looked a bit tired. They picked it up in the last five minutes but no goals. Stoke next! So far, no team looks good enough to run away with it (even if Chelsea are four points ahead of others). This is going to be a funny season.

^^ It's all your fault. We were winning before you came and spoilt it.

^^ War it's 1-1 Roy is defending against Wigan. Exactly like he did with Chelsea!

^^ He's probably a member of the "SL Committe For The President's Visit Of Awdal".

So far so good. Great goal by Torres. War we may win the league at this rate. (or may lose the game in the second half).

64-year-old father of 88 to now wed 18-year-old UAE's superdad is all set to tie the knot again, with the aim of hitting a century before 2015. Father of 88 children, 64-year-old Daad Murad Abdul Rahman will marry 18-year-old Aisha in Jaipur (Indian state of Rajastan) after Eid. Speaking to Emirates24|7, Rahman said: "The wedding was arranged by his Indian doctor. Meher [money bridegroom pays the bride's father] has been fixed at Dh20,000 and the nikkah [wedding] will be held in Jaipur." Rahman, who lives in Ajman and Manama, has 50 boys and 38 girls. The eldest son Tariq is 39 years of age and the youngest is a few months old. "I will stop marrying when I have 100 children. I hope to achieve that with this marriage." The sexagenarian could not conceal his excitement when asked about his new bride. “I'm thrilled about my wedding. She is a pretty girl. I have seen her photograph. I speak to her over the phone. I have applied for visa to visit India for the marriage. Most probably, I will leave for India after Eid." "Every marriage is a celebration in our family as children get new clothes, sweets and gifts. We will have to cut at least four sheep for the festivities. I will bring the new bride to Ajman a few weeks after the marriage," he added. Rahman takes pride in the media coverage he receives. First featured in 'Emirates Today' way back in 2007, his growing family was later on 'Big Families' an international TV programme. "My new wife is impressed because she has already seen me on TV channels. Several TV people have come to my house to interview me and shoot my family members,” he said. “We have just celebrated one Eid and the family is getting ready for the next Eid. The new bride will add more flavour to the festival mood in my family," he added. Rahman gets pension from the UAE Armed Forces, financial aid and other benefits such as free homes from the government. His family comprising 127 members live in seven homes spread across different emirates. Most of his children are employed in good positions (UAE Armed Forces, Police, etc). One of them is a businessman in the UK. Rahman says he has been married 15 times. However, he has only three wives at present and the rest are divorced. Some of his ex-wives, however, still stay with him.

^^ No I am not. Our boys might err from time to time but SL is first and foremost on their minds.

^^ I don't believe it. He gives off the whiff of a very amateur troll.

^^ As long as Roy does not change things.

Dee waa sax, Xaaji. Wasiir walba mid ay isku qiyaas yiheen ayaa ka jawaabaya. PL's current wasiir of Xanaanada Xoolaha must listen to the wise words of our former sports minister.

^^ Simple. If his name is not in the "Diiwan Galin" and he has no 'caaqil' to testify on his behalf then he is an alien (until further notice). So sidaa maaha, Xaaji?

Heh. Warya, Qudhac ha i mudin dee. You are confusing your fights here. Somaliland in ay dowlad tahay iyo in ay 'refugees' aqbasho kala saar, saaxib. If every last Somali comes to live in SL, it will still be SL and the wheels of time shall not be reversed. Now, if your complaint is about resources dee taa maad iska tidhaahdid? But why Somalis and not Oromos?

Originally posted by Qudhac: oromos aint the main problem , guwa udu daran waa kuwa wadankoodiii soo gubay.. If it is as you say, they should have burnt SL by now. You need to look up the meaning of the word refugee, saaxib. Warya, xaasid qalbi madow ha noqonin dee. These are Somali people living in SOMALI LANDS. Politics is one thing, nonsense another. If every last Somali would want to come to SL they should be more than welcome (as long as they are peaceful).

^^ This is a Xabashi site!

^^ True. You got me there. (but you GET me too, I bet).