Good Hair Day for James

Rachel · 04-14-2008, 10:00 AM

Eyebrows were raised when David James's name appeared on the six-man shortlist for PFA player of the year.

However, nobody works harder at their game than James, who has spent his career test driving different hairstyles and has now, at the age of 37, found the perfect model to keep strikers at bay.

Having survived his obligatory moment of madness - racing out to intercept a through ball and taking an air-shot - he pulled off a string of superb saves, most notably repelling a Michael Owen shot that glanced off the keeper's bushy afro and over the bar.

Infamous blue rinse? Goal. Snoop Dogg/Rio Ferdinand-style braids? Goal. Bonkers, possibly Hitler-inspired side parting? Goal. Sturdy afro? No goal.

And that is why he is in contention for awards and the hairless likes of Brad Friedel, Tim Howard and Marcus Hahnemann are not.

It looked like Jens Lehmann was trying a similar tactic at Old Trafford yesterday, but alas the German's hair lacks the natural thickness and vitality of James's, and he was unable to get his straggly mop of curls anywhere near either United goal.

Lehmann made a surprise, but welcome, appearance after Manuel Almunia was struck down by a mysterious injury a day after publicly giving the German the Godfather "You're dead to me" treatment.

The Spaniard may reflect that karma is a fickle beast. Lehmann has spent the season slagging him off without reprisal. The first hint of retaliation from Almunia and he ends up sidelined.

peter_parker · 04-14-2008, 10:20 AM

Have always liked James, very hard worker, consistent and still has a lot to offer!
Would chose him over "butter fingers" Robinson anyday for the England team!

As for Lehmann, pulled off a string of great saves yesterday and proved many of his critics wrong..including Mr. Wenger.
Still think he's going to leave at the end of the season though, been a great servant to the club!

tigers_babe2006 · 04-14-2008, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by peter_parker

Have always liked James, very hard worker, consistent and still has a lot to offer!
Would chose him over "butter fingers" Robinson anyday for the England team!

As for Lehmann, pulled off a string of great saves yesterday and proved many of his critics wrong..including Mr. Wenger.
Still think he's going to leave at the end of the season though, been a great servant to the club!

There was no way he was getting to Hargreaves freekick tho

Do you think The Gunners are deffo out of the title race now?

ANTON · 04-14-2008, 05:55 PM

Without a dout the gunners are out .

peter_parker · 04-14-2008, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by tigers_babe2006

There was no way he was getting to Hargreaves freekick tho

Do you think The Gunners are deffo out of the title race now?

Yep we are definately out of the race

It's out of Chelscum and Manure Utd now.. however I think Man Utd will win it now coz of Chelsea slipping up against Wigan tonight!

04-14-2008, 10:00 AM	#1 (permalink)
Rachel Administrator FTM Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Tyne and Wear Posts: 461 Thanks: 14 Thanked 9 Times in 8 Posts Nominees Submitted: 0 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts Has Not Won Any TOTM Yet	Good Hair Day for James Eyebrows were raised when David James's name appeared on the six-man shortlist for PFA player of the year. However, nobody works harder at their game than James, who has spent his career test driving different hairstyles and has now, at the age of 37, found the perfect model to keep strikers at bay. Having survived his obligatory moment of madness - racing out to intercept a through ball and taking an air-shot - he pulled off a string of superb saves, most notably repelling a Michael Owen shot that glanced off the keeper's bushy afro and over the bar. Infamous blue rinse? Goal. Snoop Dogg/Rio Ferdinand-style braids? Goal. Bonkers, possibly Hitler-inspired side parting? Goal. Sturdy afro? No goal. And that is why he is in contention for awards and the hairless likes of Brad Friedel, Tim Howard and Marcus Hahnemann are not. It looked like Jens Lehmann was trying a similar tactic at Old Trafford yesterday, but alas the German's hair lacks the natural thickness and vitality of James's, and he was unable to get his straggly mop of curls anywhere near either United goal. Lehmann made a surprise, but welcome, appearance after Manuel Almunia was struck down by a mysterious injury a day after publicly giving the German the Godfather "You're dead to me" treatment. The Spaniard may reflect that karma is a fickle beast. Lehmann has spent the season slagging him off without reprisal. The first hint of retaliation from Almunia and he ends up sidelined. __________________

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04-14-2008, 10:20 AM	#2 (permalink)
peter_parker Youth Team Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: North London Posts: 88 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Nominees Submitted: 0 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts Has Not Won Any TOTM Yet	Have always liked James, very hard worker, consistent and still has a lot to offer! Would chose him over "butter fingers" Robinson anyday for the England team! As for Lehmann, pulled off a string of great saves yesterday and proved many of his critics wrong..including Mr. Wenger. Still think he's going to leave at the end of the season though, been a great servant to the club!

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ANTON Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: worcestershire Posts: 1,464 Thanks: 4 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts Nominees Submitted: 0 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts Has Not Won Any TOTM Yet	Without a dout the gunners are out .