Jonathon Johansson and Finland - TalkCeltic

1888Scott · 21-08-2008, 10:40 AM

was at Finland vs Israel last night, teams played with there best players, Finland had Sami Hyppia, Mikel Forsell, Jonathon "hun" Johansson and Jari Litmanen. Israel had that Benajoun guy fae Liverpool.... (spelling)

Israel had a man injured so the Finns put the baw oot of play then the injured guy jumped up and they took the quick throw in and nearly scored, the place went mental at the cheating bastards.

just before half time johansson scored with a good header, i was like shit! why did it have to be the hun that got the goal, second half Finland outplayed Israel again, and also did exellently defending.

joHUNsson scored again in the 88th minute from a header that came from Jari Litmanen's free kick, every time Jari touched the ball everyone went crazy for him, he really is a legend here, finnishing his carear with FC Lahti.

Shame Scotland didn't win too, but the friendlies are just that, so lets hope they do well in the WC qualifiers, also to Ireland too!

**Immortal** · 21-08-2008, 11:02 AM

How did Israel play? were they any good? switzerland has to play them in their first WC qualifying game away.

congrats to finland

1888Scott · 21-08-2008, 11:07 AM

Cheers! Israels formation kept changing from 4-4-2 to 3-6-1 lol they flood the midfield when they panic, they somehow also dont push many players up when they attack.... yet still manage to get caught on the counter

they are a good team, but there manager didnt look like he had a clue last night, also shite in the air and divers, i think switzerland could do well, the team of israel had no direction, there manager looked very stereo-typical last night too.

only positive is that they had a good section of travelling supporters.

**Immortal** · 21-08-2008, 12:12 PM

thanks for the info mate! well I think we are a far better side now than at the tournament (new manager Ottmar Hitzfeld!! he kicked out some shit players and brought in some talented youngsters).

although the away game in Israel is always tough. thanks again uefa. next time I want to play Japan for EC qualifying 2012!

andi · 21-08-2008, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Iron Man

new manager Ottmar Hitzfeld!! he kicked out some shit players and brought in some talented youngsters.

i think hitzfeld will change the team in a positiv way . .. i´m glad that he´s away from bayern munich . . they nearly destroyed him

**Immortal** · 21-08-2008, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by andi

i think hitzfeld will change the team in a positiv way . .. i´m glad that he´s away from bayern munich . . they nearly destroyed him

I have always been a Hitzfeld fan. for me one of the top 3 managers (trainer) of all time. Der General was way too good for a club like bayern

they don't deserve him!

andi · 21-08-2008, 06:00 PM

but let´s see what will happen to klinsmann . . . in germany is now this big discussion about that the poor munich player have to stay at work for 7 - 8 hours . . . damn in other country is it normal . . a few friend & i have started a little bet when klinsi have to leave . . i guess maybe a year but we´ll see

**Immortal** · 21-08-2008, 08:40 PM

Klinsmann did a great job with germany in 2006, but let's face it, he has not really much experience apart from that. the bundesliga is another case and now he needs to be ready every day and to work with the team. especially at bayern, where you can only fail. I also expect him to fail sooner or later

pHatRon67 · 21-08-2008, 09:02 PM

Litmanen is still playing?!?!

1888Scott · 22-08-2008, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by pHatRon67

Litmanen is still playing?!?!

hahahaha aye the david weir of Finland i think, he only makes substitute appearances really now, but still has such an effect on the game, and set up the winner, a true great!