Tweet my Goal! The funniest comments from Chelsea's 2-2 draw with Newcastle

@whitters993 just thought I'd get one in early...... it would be krul for ancelotti to be fired

@raunyoubeauty Ancelotti'd probably turn the other Cheikh.

@HelloMrAaron it may be cruel but we know Abramovich's intentions and he ain't mEssien around!

Then Branislav Ivanovic puts Chelsea 1-0 ahead

@MirrorFootball Ray Wilkins evoking memories of Harry Enfield's dirty old women with his "very powerful young man" description of Ivanovic

@Lord_Meadowvale Ray said he likes to see fresh young men given a go too! Ooh Matron

@RossMPerkins I'm guessing the Newcastle defenders should have Cech-ed where Ivanovic was

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@MirrorFootball "Continuity is the way to go" says the in-no-way-bitter-about-his-sacking Ray Wilkins on the Chelsea manager situation

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After a high and wide Fernando Torres shot:

@CrazyGoose Torres aiming for the goal in Anfield there......

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Ryan Taylor's free kick is deflected in by Jonas Guitierrez to make it 1-1

@RedMancunia That goal was Taylor-made by Newcastle

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More Ray Wilkins fun - also known as the 'stay on your feet' section

@bootsybah Ray on Tim Krul "it's going to take him a while to bed into our style of football" Krul has been at Newcastle since 2005.

@MirrorFootball It's Harry Enfield dirty old lady syndrome RT @lukeofarrell its awful the way Wilkins seems refers to anybody under 30 as 'young man'

@LovesKingKenny When Willkins commentates on a Villa game does he refer to Ashley and Luke as "Young Young"? #Youngcole #Youngramires

@AverageCynic Peter Cech? How long did you work at Chelsea Ray? Next he'll be referring to Brian Ivanovic and Fred Torres.

@MirrorFootball Did he mean to say Phil? RT @chakakahan worried about Wilkins now. Just referred to Josh Mceachran as "young Josh Mcracken"

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@KennyPalmer Shame David Luiz isn't playing today as he would be up against his SideShow Bob doppelganger Fabricio Coloccini

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@MirrorFootball   Ivanovic trying the old if-I-don't-look-at-the-ref-he-won't-book-me routine. Isn't working

@stewielomas Ryan Taylor trying the old 'smash the ball into the wall and get another deflected goal' trick, not working!!

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@MirrorFootball Shoala's brother Sammy Ameobi coming on for Newcastle. Never mind the quality, feel the quantity

@MirrorFootball There's only two Amoebis! etc

@MirrorFootball D'you want to tell him or shall I? RT @sdmeji *Shola Ameobi*RT @MirrorFootball: Sammy Ameobi coming on for Newcastle

@akickintheblog Is the Newcastle alphabet this>>> Y,i,m,e,o,b....

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@MirrorFootball Ray knows loads of stuff we don't RT @bootsybah Ray keeps calling him "Big Alex". Knows something we don't?

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Steven Taylor scores stoppage time equaliser

@bootsybah Ray on Steven Taylor "He's a proper strong young man,I really enjoyed his company". Yeah....

Rooney, Giggs & Chicharito in defence for Fergie as Lennon copycat attack feared

Manchester United's star forward line up of Wayne Rooney, Ryan Giggs and Chicharito are set to be defenders in the titanic Champions League Final against Barcelona on 28 May. But they won't be defending their goal, but their manager, Sir Alex Ferguson!

The shock tactical move by Fergie is believed to result from the wave of copycat touchline assaults on managers following the shocking attack on Celtic boss Neil Lennon during the second half of his team's 3-0 win against Hearts.

Last night, Barcelona's coach Pep Guardiola was threatened in his coaching area on the pitch at Levante, during his side's 1-1 draw which clinched their third Spanish La Liga title in a row.

Guardiola was left shaken as a man leapt over the dug out roof and started haranguing him in English and Portuguese, twanging the elastic on Guardiola's track-suit pants while calling him a cheat and a sartorial disgrace. Spanish police say the attacker, who then made his escape down the tunnel, would be difficult to trace, "We're looking for a special one here' said Levante PD spokesman.

Meanwhile back at Old Trafford as news of the managerial attacks filtered through, Sir Alex was making contingency plans for his safety at the Wembley final.

'The lads were a natural choice of minders for the Boss," said a dressing-room insider, "Wazza comes from a family of boxers, Giggsy's dad was a tough rugby league player who was a 'bit tasty', and Chicarito used to be a lucha libre wrestler back in Mexico. He can tie a man in knots - literally."

"God help anyone who comes near the Boss when he's in the pitch coaching area during the match with those boys donutting him." he smiles, "And that applies to the ref, linesmen and that french twat Platini!"

[Noah Hickey] Hernandez the next Messi?

There are a couple of good topics this week in the rise of Javier Hernandez at Manchester United and also Liverpool since King Kenny Dalglish has taken over.

In the first case Hernandez has been the stand out signing of the Premier League this season. Most of that praise was given to Rafael Van der Vaart of Tottenham at the start of the season, as the season has gone on Hernandez has taken this title.

Manchester United have all but confirmed the Premier League crown by beating Chelsea in the weekend with Hernandez playing another starring role.

His pace and touch have even caused ex-players such as Pele to come out and say he could be the next Messi. This would seem to fit well for Pele as he knows it would stir his biggest rival in Maradona to a point where we may see a comment in retaliation anytime.

Pele also had a little jibe at Messi saying "the Messi we see playing for Barcelona is very different to the Messi we see for Argentina" and that he needs to prove himself for country before he gets the title of greatness.

Pele probably has a point as the very best are judged on what they have done for club and country, this will be true in the case of both Messi and Hernandez though Messi still stands out globally for me. The best thing is we get to see them battle it out for the Champions League on the 28th May, one player will come out a hero and Hernandez could go a long way to backing up Pele's claims if it is him.

On the Liverpool front I am baffled to know why Kenny Dalglish hasn't been signed up as the permanent manager yet.

The results have turned around so quickly and the football has been entertaining to watch, goals are flowing and there have been multiple goal scorers.

Surely the Liverpool board have given Dalglish the vote of confidence and it is only him that is holding back at the moment. If he walked away now it would be the perfect exit to maintain his legend status at the club. I don't know if he can do much better next season with the players he has over the clubs that have endless funds.

It has been a frustrating last couple of seasons for the reds fans, the only answer is to sign King Kenny and start putting the puzzle together for next season. If not I fear Liverpool will be right back where they began this season watching the likes of Hernandez at Manchester United tear the league to shreds.

It might just be Hernandez' year next season, that's enough to put the fear into any manager that takes the reigns at Liverpool, Chelsea or Arsenal. I can't see a player available that any of these clubs could sign to seriously threaten Hernandez position at the top next season.

Via: tvnz.co.nz, Images by: Reuters

A Boxing Primer For All Those Who Wanting To Be The Next Pacquiao

Here are a few instructional videos teaching you the basics of boxing. From the jab to the cross to the uppercut to footwork. All you need to get your foot in the ring and not look like a complete idiot is provided for you in the videos below.

How to Jab

The jab is possibly the most important punch for a boxer to master. The jab often begins and ends a combination of punches.

How to Feint a Punch

Feinting a punch allows a boxer to avoid his opponent's punches while setting up his own punches.

How to Throw an Uppercut

Throwing an uppercut in boxing is intended to do serious damage to your opponent. The uppercut is a power punch that can achieve a knockout.

How to Use a Right Cross

The cross, or straight punch, draws its power from the speed and control of the boxer. The cross is one of many important punches for the boxer to have in his arsenal.

How to Throw a Hook

The hook is a versatile power punch that can be thrown at an opponent's head or body by the boxer. The hook is often used as part of a combination with jabs and one-twos.

How to Use Footwork

For the boxer, footwork is essential to avoiding punches, wearing out an opponent and setting up punches.

How to Shadow Box

Shadow boxing brings together all the elements of a boxer's training. Shadow boxing is important preparation for sparring and bouts.

2011 NFL Draft’s Top 10 Potential Busts

Buyers had always better beware when it comes to the NFL draft where one disastrous pick can set a franchise back years. Which players are the biggest risks in this draft class? We examine.

10. Nick Fairley (Auburn, DT)

Fairley carries with him all the red flags – and may cause referees to throw unnecessary yellow ones – for a potential bust. Was he a one-year wonder for title-winning Auburn? Even if his production remains, his character is an issue. He has a hot temper on the field and doesn’t like to put in extra work off it. Will Fairley mirror Albert Haynesworth’s time in Tennessee or his time in Washington?

9. Corey Liuget (Illinois, DT)

Liuget is a late-bloomer, at least in the eyes of NFL talent evaluators. He didn’t project as a great NFL player while in college, nor does he have great size for a defensive tackle. So, what’s to like? He had a couple good workouts and had two massive games against Michigan State and Baylor before bolting early for the league.

8. Phil Taylor (Baylor, DT)

At nearly 350 pounds, Taylor may eat himself into the second round. His transfer from Penn State, where he was involved in an off-campus fight, doesn’t help Taylor’s cause. He does have the physical gifts, but relying on physical gifts only produces results in high school and college. And with the NFL lockout looming over the league, Taylor might show up in September closer to 400 pounds.

7. Da’Quan Bowers (Clemson, DE)

First, there are questions about Bowers’ failure to produce over the length of his college career. Is he yet another dreaded one-year wonder? Even if he’s not, a poor pro day following arthroscopic knee surgery helped his stock plummet even further. After being projected as a top five pick, Bowers has slid down to the mid-first round on many draft boards.

6. Jimmy Smith (Colorado, CB)

Smith is your prototypical draft question mark. Most experts agree that his talent places him somewhere in the first round. But off-field issues – underage drinking and a positive drug test in 2007 – leave many NFL teams skeptical. In short, they wonder if Smith is more trouble than he’s worth and the second coming of Pacman Jones.

5. Adrian Clayborn (Iowa, DE)

The NFL draft rewards who’s hot. “What have you done for me lately?” might as well be the league’s motto. Well, not much in his case, as he totaled all of four sacks last season after 11 in 2009. Clayborn’s big senior season letdown harmed the perception of his ability. But in many cases, poor play can become a self-fulfilling prophecy. Beware of a player trending down, a direction to which Clayborn seems to be headed.

4. Ryan Mallett (Arkansas, QB)

Mallet’s curse is his gift. Yes, his off-field issues could play into an NFL flop but, in reality, Mallet’s big arm allowed him to form bad habits in college. Mallet is big, strong and looks like an NFL QB, but it may be nothing more than fool’s gold if he can’t prove himself by reading defenses at an elite level. Throw in a history of Bobby Petrino quarterbacks not performing at the next level (Brian Brohm, Chris Redman, Stefen LeFors, Dave Ragone) and the questions around Mallett are as big as his arm.

3. Tyron Smith (USC, OT)

Smith is an underclassman and project at offensive tackle, a position at which NFL teams like to draft players who can help right away, especially in the first round. Could he eventually be a Jonathan Ogden-type player? Absolutely. But if Smith were to play right away, he’d risk embarrassing himself or injuring his own quarterback. Especially since he played right tackle in college but will undoubtedly be asked to cover the blind side in the pros. Just ask Michael Oher the damage that can be done to a left tackle’s physique if he isn’t properly prepared to play in the NFL. Smith bulked up for the scouting combine and he’ll need more than extra weight to succeed in the pros.

2. Jake Locker (Washington, QB)

Locker did NFL teams – and not himself – a favor by staying in school despite being the consensus No. 1 pick in the 2010 draft. It allowed some time for his flaws to emerge. Well, pretty much all of his flaws. His accuracy has always been an issue, but it was magnified at the beginning of last season when he went 4-20 against Nebraska. Locker is a great athlete but a reported 20 on the Wonderlic test now raises questions about whether he is capable of running an NFL offense and reading opposing defenses.

1. Cam Newton (Auburn, QB)

Newton has the biggest potential for bust in this draft because the expectations surrounding him may be unattainable and the bad situation he’ll be walking into.

Yes, he’s coming off a Heisman Trophy and an undefeated season that produced a national championship. In fact, it was one of the best seasons for a quarterback in NCAA history, both statistically- and aesthetically-speaking. There’s no doubt Cam Newton’s ceiling is very high.

But here’s a quick review of all the red flags surrounding Newton leading up to draft day: Started just one-year of major college football, has questionable accuracy, ran a Sandlot offense at Auburn, probably headed to a Panthers team with a shoddy offensive line and will be thrown right into the fire there since Carolina doesn’t have any other viable QB options.

What could go wrong?