Greetings from WBA...

[OwentheBiff]

Hello all.

It appears that we now share a fan, Goran Ivanisevic, has now adpoted us as his English team.

So, in the spirit of Anglo-Croatian and Albion-Hajduk friendship, I thought I'd drop you a quick hello...

HELLO! :D

There may be a few of us on tonight. Just to warn you. We're a friendly bunch by and large...don't take us too seriously.

BOING BOING, as we say!

[Hercegovac]

:confused: whats this all about? what is behind all this?

[OwentheBiff]

From an English website...it surprised us too lad...

Bryan Robson wants to recruit Croatian midfielder Igor Biscan - which will be music to the ears of new West Brom fan Goran Ivanisevic.

Former Wimbledon champion Ivanisevic etched his place in tennis folklore by winning in SW19 after being handed a wildcard entry and toppling Tim Henman in the 2001 semi-finals before sensationally beating Pat Rafter in the final.

His staggering victory against all odds was matched by the Baggies last season, as they became the first top-flight club to ever be bottom of the table at Christmas but manage to retain their Premiership status.

Albion's fighting spirit drew the attention of Croatian ace Ivanisevic, who will be delighted by the news that Robson wants to recruit the services of his fellow countryman Biscan, who has been released by Liverpool.

The Baggies boss has plenty of youth in his midfield, with Darren Carter and Kieran Richardson set to join the likes of Richard Chaplow.

So he has targeted 27-year-old Biscan to add a wealth of experience to his midfield pool, having seen him win a string of trophies - including this season's European Cup - during his stay at Anfield.

Ivanisevic is now a fully-pledged Albion fan following last season's heroics - and will be hoping to see Biscan grace The Hawthorns when he visits the Black Country in person next season.

The beanpole Croat said: "I started to support them and as soon as I did they stayed up! I now have a club jersey and am a fan of West Brom.

"I just hope this season will not be as stressful as this year."

Ivanisevic's Croatian team is Hadjuk Split and he added: "I was watching on the last day of the season, watching Teletext and switching channels like a freak to see what was going to happen.

"I'm Croatian so obviously have nothing to do with West Brom - but it was fun.

"I was glad to see the team stay up and next season I hope to come and see them in person," he told the club's official website.

[Degsy_lad]

Is right lad, tellin' yis.

Goran loves the Baggies.

:thumbsup:

[OwentheBiff]

and that McEnroe muff too lad.

[Hercegovac]

Biscan is not really liked in Croatia, personally he is a bit of a complainer so i wouldnt go as far as saying he is top class. He made an excuse for not contacting the national coach of the Croatian NT because he did not want to "add pressure to the players" ...so he says, he is looking for more and more attention where ever he is at, great for his move to West Brom! but as far as his status on the NT is concerned he is not wanted no more by many people.


He wants in because we are doing great and he just wants to start in the squad that worked so hard and so well as a unit, and for him to come in and what?

[OwentheBiff]

Biscan has been a bit of a joke in England throughout his time here. Flashes of skill, but considering the fantastic players your country has produced, he has always been seen as a bit of a let down.

A Carlton Palmer, rather than a Bryan Robson :D

Thing is, he is a better player than those currently on our books. I doubt we'll sign him to be honest.

Any of your players fancy playing in England?

[PrAvI HrVaT]

welcome to the board gentlemen.....Englich payers :cool: ummm lampard prolly my fave dont like rooney and oewns not bad :smoking:

[OwentheBiff]

Geoff Horsefield. Johnathon Greening. Paul Robinson. Ronnie Wontevenconsiderplayingunlessyoupaymeaobsceneamountofcash. Russell Hoult. Neil Clement...

These are all the English players you'll ever need worry about.

Rooney is a muff <which is a bit rude, sorry Nods>...or a Chav. Not sure if that term has reached Croatia yet. It means a tasteless person who dresses in designer lables but still looks cheap. That make any sense?

Who are Croatia's young stars? Since Suker, Prosinecki et al retired we in England are a bit out of touch.

Oh, and Brian Robson may sign Tudor this sumer for WBA. Another reason to love us?

[purger]

Who are Croatia's young stars? Since Suker, Prosinecki et al retired we in England are a bit out of touch.

Oh, and Brian Robson may sign Tudor this sumer for WBA. Another reason to love us?

Watch out for young Dario Srna (curently in Shakthar, Ukraine), Marko Babic (Leverkusen) and Niko Kranjcar (Hajduk)

Tudor is most likely to stay in Italy, Sampdoria maybe..

[OwentheBiff]

I will. Thank you.

I'm assuming you aren't a Hajduk fan lad.

[PrAvI HrVaT]

Mi i purger smo dinamovaci lmao


we doint support hajduk :D

[OwentheBiff]

Arf...Is this like a Wolverhampton fan moderating our board?!?


No offence meant with the Wolves quip btw :D

[purger]

I will. Thank you.

I'm assuming you aren't a Hajduk fan lad.


Dinamo Zagreb fan, sworn enemy of Hajduk Split.. :smoking:

[OwentheBiff]

Ah...like the Albion v W*lves then...

Which ones are the charming sophisticates? I guess if Ivanisevic is now a baggie then it must be Hajduck :p

[PrAvI HrVaT]

Dinamo Zagreb fan, sworn enemy of Hajduk Split.. :smoking:
meet you in ban jelacic square in 30 mins purger, well go bash some hajducki :smoking: :rolling:

[OwentheBiff]

We say 'shoe' rather than bash. Bit more classy like.

[PrAvI HrVaT]

We say 'shoe' rather than bash. Bit more classy like.
fine then :mad: lets shoe them lmao

[OwentheBiff]

Nice one kidda. LAFFIN.

:ronaldo:

[PrAvI HrVaT]

Nice one kidda. LAFFIN.

:ronaldo:
Im sry dont know the english lingo :D

[OwentheBiff]

You live in Montreal then la?

[purger]

meet you in ban jelacic square in 30 mins purger, well go bash some hajducki :smoking: :rolling:

Not today, they behaving good in Zagreb now.. Wednesdey, Zadar comes to Zagreb to play Cibona in basketbal, there will be some Tornado fans coming - to get some... :bloody:

[OwentheBiff]

Blimey...basketball trouble!

Sounds like shooings a plenty in Croatia!

[Vjeko]

Croatia gets shooings for football, basketball, handball, waterpolo, if there were fans travelling for chess finals there would be shooings in Croatia for it.

English lingo is gonna take some getting used to. WOuld you say Football Factory is a realistic documentation on the hool scene in England?

[Hercegovac]

meet you in ban jelacic square in 30 mins purger, well go bash some hajducki :smoking: :rolling:


Hahah what will you's do pick on kids till the older torcidase come and flog you :smoking:

[davor_suker]

McEnroe and Ivanisevic Reveal "Favourite" British Football Team John McEnroe and Goran Ivanisevic arrived at the Queen’s Club for the Stella Artois Challenge Match on Sunday, and then revealed the identity of their favourite English football team.



The pair had been introduced to English Premiership side West Bromwich Albion by Stella Artois Media Manager and ‘Baggies’ fan David Law.



Ivanisevic and McEnroe, who these days play on the tennis Champions Tour, began to support the team as they attempted to escape from Premiership relegation.



By the time the last match of the season came around, Ivanisevic was fully tuned into the action as Albion moved out of the relegation zone in the last ten minutes.



He admitted that it was almost as stressful as serving at match point for the Wimbledon championships in 2001.



“West Bromwich were struggling to stay in the Premier League but when I started supporting them they stayed up!” said Ivanisevic. “Now I am their supporter and next year hopefully they will not make it as stressful as this year.



“I was watching on the last day of the season, the last ten minutes, watching teletext, switching channels like a freak to see what was going to happen. I’m Croatian, I have nothing obviously in common with West Bromwich Albion, but it was fun. I was glad the team stayed up and next year I hope to have something more to cheer. I want to come and see them in person next year. They are my team and I love English football.”



McEnroe only became aware of the team’s fortunes the day before what was dubbed ‘Survival Sunday’ in May.



Law promised both him and Ivanisevic an official home-shirt if the team stayed up. Thanks to a 2-0 victory over Portsmouth, and other results going their way, they did.

http://www.stellaartoistennis.com/newsstories/05mcenroe_ivanisevic1.asp

Hes a good omen boys...maybe youll do an Everton and finish top 4 this season with his support :thumbsup:

[OwentheBiff]

Croatia gets shooings for football, basketball, handball, waterpolo, if there were fans travelling for chess finals there would be shooings in Croatia for it.

English lingo is gonna take some getting used to. WOuld you say Football Factory is a realistic documentation on the hool scene in England?

To be honest with you, I have no idea. I've never seen the Football Factory and not seen many shooings up close and personal at English grounds - home or away.

Just my personal opinion, but the hool scene tends to be attached to the national side far more than league clubs. We do have a 'firm' at the Albion, but increasingly they are seen as sad pathetic losers - although I wouldn't say it too their face ;)

On of the regular posters on the forum I come from originally, styles himself as a bit of a hardman and uses 'Jog On' - that's from the Football Factory isn't it? But he is muff <there is another bit of English for you!>

[OwentheBiff]

a good omen boys...maybe youll do an Everton and finish top 4 this season with his support :thumbsup:

We'd be happy with 17th again lads, but in my opinion we should be good enough to touch midtable. I hope Goran makes it to a game. Everyone (bar Wolves and Villa fans) is welcome at the Hawthorns.

Everton are a joke. I'd keep my fingers crossed you get drawn against the in the CL. You'll shoe them...arf.