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RE: Leeds United A.F.C.

Could you explain your reverts at Leeds United A.F.C.? The columns are uneven after your edit as the number of players on each column is unequal. Cheers, Mattythewhite (talk) 23:01, 26 November 2009 (UTC)

Italic text The number of players in each column may not be even, but the players in that order make both sides, neater and looks neater than having the list lop sided onto the left side.

Also to add apologies for entering all the loan info and putting Q.P.R instead of Queens Park Rangers --Tholynski (talk) 23:14, 26 November 2009

re: Glen Johnson (English footballer)

Thanks for the correction on Glen Johnson (English footballer) - I thought the July 1 transfer window opening applied to all UEFA member nations. Now I know. --Mosmof (talk) 23:21, 22 June 2009 (UTC)

Icke

It looks odd with two infoboxes, and raises the question as to whether we would need more, given that he's done so much (e.g. a politician box for when he was a Green's spokesman, a television newsreader box etc), each of them repeating his basic stats. SlimVirgin ^{talk|contribs} 16:27, 24 June 2009 (UTC)

Barnstar

	The Working Man's Barnstar
	thanks for persisting with the apparently thankless task of trying to keep Birmingham City F.C.'s squad list clean :-) Struway2 (talk) 13:43, 26 June 2009 (UTC)

Mind you, if I'd been chopping the squad to the extent that last IP did, I'd have let McSheffrey go and kept Fahey, but there's no accounting for taste... cheers, Struway2 (talk) 13:43, 26 June 2009 (UTC)

HISTORIA DEL FÚTBOL ESPAÑOL, SELECCIONES ESPAÑOLAS

Sub-17, sub-16, sub-15 ISBN 978-84-8229-13-5-2

Sub-19, sub 18 ISBN 978-84-8229-13-4-5

B, sub-23, sub-21, sub-20, aficionados, universitaria, militar ISBN 978-84-8229-13-3-8

Selección absoluta 1920-1981 ISBN 978-84-8229-13-1-4

Selección absoluta 1982-2007 ISBN 978-84-8229-13-2-1

Fichas personales de jugadores ISBN 978-84-8229-12-3-9

Mega60 (talk) 22:55, 27 June 2009 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Richard Pacquette

The article Richard Pacquette you nominated as a good article has been placed on hold . It hasn't failed because it's basically a good article, but there are some minor changes or clarifications needed to be addressed. If these are fixed within seven days, the article will pass, otherwise it will fail. See Talk:Richard Pacquette for things needed to be addressed. ♥Nici♥Vampire♥Heart♥ 13:27, 28 June 2009 (UTC)

Re: Samuel Rodriguez

Naw. It was me just adding myself just for fun. Wanted to see how long my name would stay there and it wasn't very long. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Eldragon21 (talk • contribs) 17:03, 28 June 2009 (UTC)

Charles pic

Hi Matty

I guessed without even opening the link that it would be Charles :-) Looking at the page I don't think the picture is usable. I was able to use the other one because when the club changed names they put up a temporary "holding" site at the new URL with basic information, and for some reason all the pages of that site had a Commons license tag on them. When they launched the "proper" new site, though, that tag disappeared and all the pages now show as (c) the club. So I think you might have to wait till you can snap him in action once the season starts....... -- ChrisTheDude (talk) 08:00, 30 June 2009 (UTC)

I am quite aware that is one of it's uses. However it's rudimentary basic table layout that a tables that the column should, if possible (which it clearly is here on Wiki) follow directly below the label which describes it.. If you can find me published examples of tables without this formatting I'd be interested to see them. The template is designed to encompass four figures in the appearances column and three figures in the goals column. If a player's statistics then it seems plain common sense to align it as intended if filled. Leaving it unaligned makes it looks simply amateurish in my opinion. Earl CG (talk) 20:31, 30 June 2009 (UTC)
What did I say which disagreed with that? Note that none of the examples feature titles. Earl CG (talk) 22:23, 30 June 2009 (UTC)
As I said before, I realise that is is it's primary intended functions. However, no where in that article does it say that it cannot be used for other functions, nor do any of the examples feature titles. There's a clear ambiguity there; you seem to be of the opinion that things have to be written in stone to be allowable, while I am of the opinion that the end result is the most important thing. I would challenge you once again to find me a published example of a table where the data is misaligned with the title but, to be honest, I'm beyond caring any more - you are without doubt the most petty individual I have come across in my decade of internet use. Earl CG (talk) 10:53, 1 July 2009 (UTC)
My "attitude" is because you simply don't seem prepared to listen to my argument or response to my questions. You still haven't provided me with a reason that this is bad practice beyond "because that's not what the template's for" or "because it doesn't mention it on this page" which are circular arguments at best, if they qualify as any kind of justification at all. Equally you still have declined to provide any examples of such poor formatting in published tables. If you are unwilling to make any progress in this discussion, then I simply don't see the point in continuing repeating myself. I'm afraid I simply do not understand people like yourself who sacrifice an improved end result purely due to they're cast-iron perception of the status quo. Earl CG (talk) 11:19, 1 July 2009 (UTC)

Fullfordgate to York City F.C....

I'm going ahead and nominating it for addition - here. I hope that's OK, just looking to improve the topic - rst20xx (talk) 23:01, 1 July 2009 (UTC)

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Recent IP vandal adding fictional NUFC players

Hmmm. That Merrilees chap gets around. He's apparently from Percy Main, and has been in the ring with Audley Harrison!

How's Hull, by the way? Are the streets still full of City fans celebrating staying up? I met a bloke in a Hull top on Selby Market at the beginning of June, and he was appropriately sympathetic when I mentioned I support the team with the largest stadium in the Championship :-) Tonywalton ^Talk 16:50, 5 July 2009 (UTC)

Please could you do me a favour

and look up Matthew Webb (footballer) in the Hugman book. An IP editor has added dob, more precise place of birth, and height, and I was wondering if Hugman would agree with them. cheers, Struway2 (talk) 07:50, 12 July 2009 (UTC)

I suspect it's Mr Webb himself who added the info, so the rest of it's probably true as well, pity the book doesn't back it up. Thanks for looking, Struway2 (talk) 21:41, 12 July 2009 (UTC)

Richard Pacquette

Just want to say awesome work on this. Have we many non-leaguer articles of this quality? That's pushing for FA already in my opinion. Chris Cunningham (not at work) - talk 21:40, 14 July 2009 (UTC)

User:Danwilson82

Please also note the comment left on my user page, which I moved to my talk page. Dancarney (talk) 16:24, 16 July 2009 (UTC)

In reference to the same issue, what kind of camera did you use to take Stewart Downing's photo? I have a user on my talk page that insists that this is a screen capture from BBC. Cheers,
⋙–Berean–Hunter—► ((⊕)) 03:13, 18 July 2009 (UTC)

Sending won't be necessary...you confirmed what I thought; I just needed to be sure. Cheers,
⋙–Berean–Hunter—► ((⊕)) 12:12, 18 July 2009 (UTC)

Brighton & Hove Albion kits

Hello there, I was just wondering if you (or any other Wikipedia contributor) would be able to sort out the Away kit and the third kit on the main page for Brighton & Hove Albion. I unfortunatley don't know how to do this and after several attempts it went well and truly wrong.

This is the new Brighton away kit: http://www.seagullshop.co.uk/files//Replica_Kit/away_shirt.jpg

And this is the third kit, which was last seasons away shirt: http://www.seagullshop.co.uk/files//Replica_Kit/away_shirt_Tommy.jpg

I would be seriously grateful if these edits can be made. RM-Taylor (talk) 22:13, 16 July 2009 (UTC)

Vandalism warnings

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Anton Peterlin

Hi. I've started a discussion on whether Anton Peterlin should be listed in the Everton first team squad here. Your input would be appreciated. Dancarney (talk) 10:42, 24 July 2009 (UTC)

THFC Squad Numbers

Hi, Am I missing something. As Spurs are playing tonight (and losing as I writre this!) some are running around with new numbers on their backs, e.g. Defoe is being changed to 18. My understanding has always been that these pre season numbers don't mean anything as to what will be the numbers in the 2009-10 season. But there seems to be a rush to change squad numbers everywhere. Do you have an info on thisTmol42 (talk) 20:41, 24 July 2009 (UTC)

Thanks, Actually, I was not suggesting you were the perpotrator, just thought as someone in the know you might have some info whether these numbers were valid or if I am right to carry on reverting?:)Tmol42 (talk) 21:01, 24 July 2009 (UTC)

Have posted as you suggested, thanksTmol42 (talk) 21:27, 24 July 2009 (UTC)

re: Eric Lichaj

Eric Lichaj's number at Aston Villa is 39, not 43. It is incorrectly listed on Aston Villa's website. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 90.210.126.103 (talk) 15:06, 25 July 2009 (UTC)

Joe Omigie

Could you do me a favour please and check this guy's playerhistory.com profile to see if there's any additional info. Cheers, --Jimbo^[online] 10:41, 3 August 2009 (UTC)

Hull City A.F.C.

Hi Mattythewhite, just spotted your revert on Hull City A.F.C. indicating it is unsourced. The reference for the players list shows that Gardener is no 5 not 30. Keith D (talk) 21:16, 3 August 2009 (UTC)

Thanks for the reply. I only looked at Gardener and did not notice the cock-up in the number allocation on the web site. Keith D (talk) 21:50, 3 August 2009 (UTC)

the 5 August.

Well I think it's the way I would say it, so very often I tend to write down how it would be said instead of the proper context. I still think just doing He joined on the 5 August makes for better reading than writing He joined on 5 August ect. But MOS is just a guideline, doesn't say it should be totally obeyed! Govvy (talk) 21:41, 5 August 2009 (UTC)

Hello

Re this, I appreciate why you changed the date, but can't understand why you deleted the hidden blank line... I left it there to make it easier for the editor who fills in the future player who'll wear that number. What harm was it doing to make it worth two edits (remove, reinstate in the future)? --Dweller (talk) 12:16, 6 August 2009 (UTC)

Yesterday

There's certainly nothing like a win over the Swine :-) -- ChrisTheDude (talk) 08:27, 9 August 2009 (UTC)

Content about living people requires RELIABLE sources

RE: Personal life James Meredith (footballer). Our policy about content about living people is very clear. Content about living people requires reliable sources, not innuendo from gossip rags.-- The Red Pen of Doom 13:40, 9 August 2009 (UTC)

The RS talks about using only sources with reputation for fact checking and accuracy, which precludes gossip rags, and then refers to our policy about living people:"Material about living persons available solely in questionable sources or sources of dubious value should not be used" -- The Red Pen of Doom 20:23, 9 August 2009 (UTC)

dictionary

Please provide a dictionary source that says you can use the word latter to refer to >2 objects. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 86.142.11.170 (talk) 19:30, 18 August 2009 (UTC)

WIGAN stuff

Hi there MATTY, VASCO here, hope all's fine with you,

Regarding your reverting of my edits at Antonio Amaya, i'll explain why i input that: mainly because of Mohamed Diamé, i believe both players should be mentioned in each other's "pieces".

You claim the latter has not been signed; truth is mate the transfer has been put on hold, because of heart problems. I added a Spanish REF (#3 in his article) which refers to that (please see this http://www.marca.com/2009/08/14/futbol/equipos/rayo/1250232313.html). The main title ("El corazón de Diamé...) is already duly translated and with original wording in WP article. Moreover, in the third smaller title it reads: "El futuro de Amaya, incluido en la operación, incierto". Most obviously i translate it for you my friend; it says: "Amaya (also included in deal)'s future uncertain". What are your views after this my friend? Should both players be similar in contents (of course only regarding this impending deal/no deal) or not?

Cheers, take care, from Portugal,

VASCO AMARAL - --NothingButAGoodNothing (talk) 23:46, 18 August 2009 (UTC)

GA Reassessment of Charlton Athletic F.C.

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Lee McEvilly

Hi Matty, could you do me a favour and see if there's any reference to Mr McEvilly in Hugman's book, referring to his middle name. I'm not sure playerhistory is the most reliable or sources. Cheers, --Jimbo^[online] 17:54, 26 August 2009 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Neil Barrett

The article Neil Barrett you nominated as a good article has been placed on hold. I haven't failed it because it's basically a good article, but there are some problems that need to be addressed. See Talk:Neil Barrett/GA1 for things needing to be addressed. ♥Nici♥Vampire♥Heart♥ 12:48, 3 September 2009 (UTC)

My apologies. I completely forgot to go back and check! I'll get to it this afternoon. Again, sorry. ♥Nici♥Vampire♥Heart♥ 10:01, 7 September 2009 (UTC)

Have now passed the article. Congratulations, and sorry once again for the delay. Thanks, ♥Nici♥Vampire♥Heart♥ 14:17, 7 September 2009 (UTC)

GA Reassessment of Hull City A.F.C.

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Scott Lloyd

When you get a chance, would you mind checking AllFootballers to see if a Scott Lloyd played for Blackpool? He appears in list of Blackpool F.C. players, and I'm hoping it's not a duplication of Lloyd Scott. - Dudesleeper / Talk 11:21, 11 September 2009 (UTC)

Nice shot!

Hi there MATTY, (indeed this is) VASCO here,

About Jordi Gómez: i am used in my contributions to put characteristics of players right below main INTRO, i don't see the need for a separate section (i can be grossly wrong though); feel free to revert the stuff if you see it otherwise mate!

Cheers as well, keep up the good work, sorry 4 any incovenience,

VASCO AMARAL, Portugal - --NothingButAGoodNothing (talk) 22:15, 22 September 2009 (UTC)

P.S. By the way, i have changed my PC's mother board, so the IP is not the same now, and sometimes i (still) forget to log in (or do not log in on purpose if i have an idea to improve article and am i a rush to input it, lest i forget what i wanted :) )

playerhistory.com

Hi Matty, when you get a chance could you please help me out with Petar Rnkovic's former clubs. I'm also a bit confused as to whether he's a Serb or Norwegian - what do you think? Thanks a lot, --Jimbo^[online] 23:47, 22 September 2009 (UTC)

Speedy deletion nomination of Philippe Davies

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Large vandal/vandal at large

Hi there MATTY, VASCO here,

Could you please have a look at this anon "user", considering a possible block? 81.102.32.53 has been vandalizing several pages for quite some time now, but luckily he has a static IP (i have seen his history, here it is http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Contributions/81.102.32.53).

For instance, take a look at what he did at Antonio López Guerrero (i have already reverted to last good edit). Also, i saw in his talk page he has been repeatedly warned, including by you three times in last month (please see here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User_talk:81.102.32.53). Any thoughts, mate?

Ty very much in advance, cheers,

VASCO AMARAL, Portugal - --NothingButAGoodNothing (talk) 23:57, 30 September 2009 (UTC)

(moved from your user page)

FAO MATTYTHEWHITE - Sorry to edit this page, I can't figure out how to contact you any other way though. I'm not quite sure what you mean regarding me editing the Lee Stafford page (or whatever his surname was). I've not touched it. I have, however, edited Lee Croft's page to include him having scored his first goal for Derby County today. I don't see why you have an issue with that. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 92.27.0.80 (talk • contribs)

Football vandal

Hi there MATTY, VASCO here,

A serious situation has arisen!! I found out about this vandal, User:Marvingroves, while browsing some footballers, and addressed this situation to you and a couple other more members of "The Force", to see what we can do. I took some time to browse through his edits (see here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Contributions/Marvingroves) and, after seeing he edits solely on soccer, i knew whom i had to address. I am not going to report it to WP:AIV to obtain the same old answers: "User must have been warned several times", "User must be active this moment", etc. Furthermore, after nearly three weeks of vandalizing, he has not received yet one warning - another thing AIV strongly puts its finger on for accurate reports.

And what does this "user" do, you ask? I'll tell you, with three good examples: in José Manuel Pinto and Albert Jorquera, he stated that both players were Spanish internationals, when they are NOT!! In Santiago Ezquerro, he felt generous, and inserted +100 (!!!) goals for the player at Athletic Bilbao. I do not need to see more edits of him to know it is a vandal (vandalism is not only rubbish words, death threats and akin, this is also i believe).

Any suggestions mate? Ty very much in advance. From Portugal,

VASCO AMARAL - --NothingButAGoodNothing (talk) 00:13, 7 October 2009 (UTC)

Dan Preston

Hello. You added a middle name to Dan Preston, sourced to FindMyPast's search page. I searched for a Daniel Preston in September 1991, there were none, so added October, not unlikely that his birth wasn't registered till the October, and got two results. The one you added, registered in Birmingham, and a Daniel George registered in Rotherham. Without paying, there was no way I could tell which was the right actual date of birth. Do you have a subscription that lets you see full details, to confirm that Daniel Sean is the right one? cheers, Struway2 (talk) 12:29, 7 October 2009 (UTC)

A perfectly reasonable assumption, in my opinion, but on BLPs we ought to be picky. I'll take it out till a source turns up for him being born in Birmingham, as opposed to the several that just say he was raised there. Soon as one does, it'll go straight back in. cheers, Struway2 (talk) 17:45, 7 October 2009 (UTC)

Begovic

Hi Matty, your last edit to Begovic has made a bit wrong, you have added a year which is ok but it repeats 2008 2008 so 2009 is correct and the information is that he left yeovil last november and is back at portsmouth since then and he has played one match for portsmouth this year so he has returned to his original club that loaned him out , I am unsure how we do that, when the subject returns to the club that loaned him out? Anyway it is for sure not correct now. Could you have another look at it, thanks Off2riorob (talk) 16:02, 13 October 2009 (UTC)

Right, thanks. Off2riorob (talk) 18:46, 13 October 2009 (UTC)

Arsenal F.C. FAR

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DYK for James Constable

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I'm really, really, really sorry, but I can't surrender on a FOOTY AfD

Hello--

I reeeeeeealy am not trying to tread on your work done in the Football project and I see how much you've added to it in total, but unfortunately I can't surrender here[1]. The guidelines of notability are very specific within the project and this player fits completely. I'm in the process of trying to get rid of the junk in the project at levels 10 and below that aren't even close to the lowest stretches of notability levels, but a players at level 2 is straightforward. Just... sigh. I admit I can get stubborn, but I have to take treat something that should be left in the project by the general guidelines as much as I should further research others before I would PROD them. Since I consider endless complaining a waste of time, I'm more than happy to talk about it. ♪ daTheisen (talk) 00:40, 31 October 2009 (UTC)

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Alex Lawless GA review

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I've taken another look, and passed this article as a GA. Congrats! Reso lute ^{Lest We Forget} 16:44, 11 November 2009 (UTC)

League of Ireland

Hello Matty,

I was looking at the Wikipedia:WikiProject Irish Football page and noticed that you are a member of it. Since you are such an active user & have made wonderful contributions to Wikipedia, I was hoping you would renew your interest in the League of Ireland? There are a list of article requests on the project page and I hope to get them all done soon, but I don't have the knowledge to complete them. Your knowledge in this area would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.--ShedEnd1984 (talk) 16:29, 3 November 2009 (UTC)

James Constable GAN

Hi their Matt. It's on hold. YellowMonkey (bananabucket) (help the Invincibles Featured topic drive) 04:14, 9 November 2009 (UTC)

anything else happening here. I see you are editing other stuff as well YellowMonkey (bananabucket) (help the Invincibles Featured topic drive) 23:59, 18 November 2009 (UTC)

If you have a minute

I'd be very grateful if you could look up Alan Whitehead in the Hugman book and see if it gives him a middle name. My Matthews book has James, someone's recently changed it to John but without a source, so at the moment I've taken it out entirely pending an alternative RS. thanks, Struway2 (talk) 09:51, 23 November 2009 (UTC)

Thanks Matt. Not the first time Matthews has got that sort of thing wrong. cheers, Struway2 (talk) 08:57, 24 November 2009 (UTC)

Cheers for letting me know about the Woolford pic. I'll try and upload it again, and hopefully get everything filled in right this time! Dashwortley (talk) 17:18, 30 November 2009 (UTC)

GA

I have reviewed James Meredith (footballer) and passed it. See comments for further improvement.

GA nominations suffer from not having enough reviewers so reviews take a long time. Please strongly consider reviewing an article that you didn't write. Consider reviewing Nokian Tyres, listed under Economics and business. For Nokian Tyres, I took a stub and improved on it. Suomi Finland 2009 (talk) 21:45, 4 December 2009 (UTC)

Your Menu

Hey, i was just wondering how you get that menu box at the top of your page. Was hoping to add one to mine to make it look a little neater. Cheers Nath1991 (talk) 12:47, 9 December 2009 (UTC)

Blanked the page

Vandalism own talk page. 201.217.46.169 (talk) 12:35, 18 December 2009 (UTC)

DYK for Andy Bell (footballer born 1984)

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Unreferenced BLPs

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Some help

Hello, I chose your name in the recent changes (because I saw "Matty", and my name is Matheus, the portuguese form to Matthew). I am from the Wikipedia in portuguese language and I need some help to contribute here, because I don't know anybody who could do it. I wait for some answer. Best regards, Theus PR (talk) 00:44, 11 January 2010 (UTC)

Thanks. Well, I want to know where I can be adopted and the basic amount of contributions to vote. Theus PR (talk) 00:58, 11 January 2010 (UTC)

Right. In the pt-Wiki we need of certain number of contributions to vote in the articles for deletion and nominate a sysop, for exemple. Best regards, Theus PR (talk) 20:05, 11 January 2010 (UTC)

Bolton Wanderers managers

Matty, I've taken the view that as there are no other caretakers mentioned in the template that caretakers for one match, and an FA Cup one at that, should not be included. I am happy to revert this but as Bolton had numerous managerial changes in the seventies and eighties, it would become unmanegable and not complete. Quentin X (talk) 11:37, 12 January 2010 (UTC)

Simon Rea

Hello, and happy new year, if it's not too late for that sort of thing. Was wondering if you had a reason for removing Mr Rea's county of birth from the persondata, or was it a slip of the finger? cheers, Struway2 (talk) 20:52, 13 January 2010 (UTC)

Deletion of David Owens

The article David Owens has been proposed for deletion because of the following concern:

Footballer who has never played at a fully-professional level and thus fails WP:ATHLETE

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I have nominated David Owens, an article that you created, for deletion. I do not think that this article satisfies Wikipedia's criteria for inclusion, and have explained why at Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/David Owens. Your opinions on the matter are welcome at that same discussion page; also, you are welcome to edit the article to address these concerns. Thank you for your time.

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re: Tim Sills signing for Stevenage

It's on his Facebook page! http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?v=wall&ref=search&id=698850366 —Preceding unsigned comment added by Barmybuckle (talk • contribs) 23:28, 14 January 2010 (UTC)

DYK nomination of Gus Alexander

Hello! Your submission of Gus Alexander at the Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and there still are some issues that may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) underneath your nomination's entry and respond there as soon as possible. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! Geschichte (talk) 11:06, 25 January 2010 (UTC)

Another bump in the road. Check it. Regards, smithers - talk 02:31, 26 January 2010 (UTC)

Taarabt's Youth National teams

Adel Taarabt has never played with any youth moroccan team, he decided to play woth Morocco when 2009 is began and he started directly with the first team on february against Czech Republic. Please do not never put some false informations. Hatim000 (talk) 22:57, 27 January 2010 (UTC)

Adel Taarabt

I am very sorry for everything, but I assure you that taarabt has never played with the young teams of Morocco. please read that article mtnfootball Hatim000 (talk) 23:21, 27 January 2010 (UTC)

Apologies

Hy MATTY, VASCO here,

About Hassan Yebda, the following mate: i removed that REF and relocated it as LINK because i always felt (could be wrong though) that REFS were for newspaper articles, official website announcements, etc, whereas LINKS were pages with player profiles and/or stats, that's all. If you want to relocate it, feel free man, no worries, we'll then keep it as both (although i think a LINK is a reference in itself, just applied differently). And by the way, NATIONALFOOTBALLTEAMS states his birthplace as something else, just noticed it now.

Regarding my removal of stuff in nationality: NEVER seen a lead of an article about ANYONE (footballer, actor, serial killer) omit the nationality in intro; again, if i am wrong, reinstate it by all means, although i disagree to be honest with you. Since the player has opted to represent Algeria internationally, i thought we could have "straight away" "...is an Algerian footballer..." in INTRO, then say he was born in France but opted to represent the Africans in INT.CAREER, that was my reasoning.

About the italics, i could not be any clearer than by saying this: the only way i would not italicize that word would be if we were in French WIKI, i believe here it is a foreign word, as LA LIGA, COPA DEL REY (which i also put in italics, or hide link with SPANISH LEAGUE and/or CUP), hope i am not doing anything wrong.

Well, message me if you have anymore content worthy of discussing and we'll hopefully pull it together as a team (as good editors do). In addition, sorry (again, i incur in that mistake more than i would like to admit/happen), i am sorry for my antics in the edit summary - this time sparkled also by the fact i saw a good external link had been removed, apparently just because.

Take care, keep up the good work, have a good weekend,

VASCO - --Vasco Amaral (talk) 00:45, 29 January 2010 (UTC)