Football (Soccer) thread

[Snoogans]

this game should be 2-2 at worst. Fuck you wolves

[epo]

this game should be 2-2 at worst. Fuck you wolves

4 point lead bitches!

[Snoogans]

4 point lead bitches!

oh im sorry. Thanks to who?

[epo]

oh im sorry. Thanks to who?

Its a combination. Didier Drogba is fucking amazing and Wayne Rooney played like ass.

[Dan 'Hampton]

The Terry/Bridge non handshake was cringy. Not good when most of the team
isn't siding with the captain.

[epo]

That's the lamest red card/free kick I've seen in a while.

Bullshit!

[Dan 'Hampton]

Chelsea sucking a dick today. Good girl.

[Dan 'Hampton]

Hah ballack sent off too.

[epo]

At 9, Chelsea finally decides to play well...

Edit: fuck you Bellamy

[Dan 'Hampton]

There's four dicks in her ass, room for five?

[Snoogans]

good stuff from your team today epo

[Dan 'Hampton]

Terry really played like a bitch.

[TeeBone]

Terry really played like a bitch.
That's a perennial quality. He, along with Jamie carragher are the two biggest defensive bitches in the league. Both dirty as hell, both National players and both not having a good year.

[Dan 'Hampton]

While I'm at it anyone else have a bad feed. Barely looked like HD. Espn forget to brush the snow off the dish?

[Dan G]

While I'm at it anyone else have a bad feed. Barely looked like HD. Espn forget to brush the snow off the dish?

It was quite blurry throughout the entire match.

[Dan 'Hampton]

Charter cable is glad you told me that.
Check out the link on deadspin of the arsenal player breaking his ankle today.

[Snoogans]

Charter cable is glad you told me that.
Check out the link on deadspin of the arsenal player breaking his ankle today.

i saw that live. It was fuckin nasty

[Dan 'Hampton]

Never a good sign when the offical and both teams are immediatley signaling fir the trainer, and the ankle is dangling.

[Dan G]

Never a good sign when the offical and both teams are immediatley signaling fir the trainer, and the ankle is dangling.

Not to mention the player responsible, crying about it as he's walking off the pitch.

[Snoogans]

Not to mention the player responsible, crying about it as he's walking off the pitch.

i dont understand that. Ok if you dont agree with a foul call, but when you tackle like that and crush a guys leg, how can you even say a word. Just walk the fuck off. Its like a guy who argues a call after mugging someone. Just shut up and leave

[Dan 'Hampton]

Yeah that was rough, wasn't the worst foul I saw on the day either, just the worst outcome.

[Dan 'Hampton]

i dont understand that. Ok if you dont agree with a foul call, but when you tackle like that and crush a guys leg, how can you even say a word. Just walk the fuck off. Its like a guy who argues a call after mugging someone. Just shut up and leave

I think he was emotional he possibly just ruined that guys career. And as a captain you gotta think he's a good guy. That really looked like a really unfortunate situation.

[Snoogans]

Yeah that was rough, wasn't the worst foul I saw on the day either, just the worst outcome.

true, but he knew it was a fuckin foul.

There was some nice dirt goin on though.

Speakin of dirt, fuckin Everton. they better bounce back tomorrow. If they can get 3 from the spurs they have some favorable games coming up and still have a decent shot at 5th, an a low but outside shot at 4th. STOP FALLIN ASLEEP IN GAMES

And they lose Donovan soon too. Cahill is out a few weeks and Fellaini is a huge injury. FUCKIN STEP IT UP ARTETA

[Dan 'Hampton]

Your going to have a good shot, spurs is battling flu and you won't be worrying about Aaron Lenon on the flank. That being said I hope everton sucks a big dick. Haha

[Snoogans]

Your going to have a good shot, spurs is battling flu and you won't be worrying about Aaron Lenon on the flank. That being said I hope everton sucks a big dick. Haha

I heard something about that virus shit. thats always funny to me when that happens to a pro team.

Everton might blow it, but they have been playin really well and I gotta think they will bounce back. I havent seen them for years but what I have seen, they have played pretty well the game after they shit the bed in a game. Although I think playin so many games might have worn on them, especially with guys out and guys just gettin back. Hopefully another game wont take too much toll, they can get through, and then they got a week before the next game, i think in Goodison against Hull.

And Saha is fuckin LAZY. He scores goals and he is really good, but half the fuckin time he has a chance at a ball he just stands there. Its almost like he ONLY goes full out when he thinks he has a chance to score himself. Fuck you, Saha. WAKE UP. THERE IS A GAME GOING ON

[TeeBone]

Handball, Carragher. HE IS SUCH A BITCH!!!!!

[Snoogans]

Everton has looked good today, specifically Arteta and Pinaar.

If they didnt have a post and a missed penalty it would be even worse.

Tim Howard is a fuckin BUM btw. And what the fuck happened to Saha that he cant play now with his new contract?

[Snoogans]

Donovan

[Dan G]

Landon Donovan just did a farewell lap around Goodison, clapping and waving goodbye to the crowd. More USA chants break out.

[Snoogans]

Landon Donovan just did a farewell lap around Goodison, clapping and waving goodbye to the crowd. More USA chants break out.

the best was Neville screamin USA on the field after Donovan's goal. What a way to go out

[Dan G]

Landon said today about extending his loan, "there is a chance."

Also, early rumors going around that Chelsea will be going after him after the season ends.

[Snoogans]

Landon said today about extending his loan, "there is a chance."

Also, early rumors going around that Chelsea will be going after him after the season ends.

the chance is if there is a work stoppage in MLS. If their isnt, Galaxy will never allow it cause without beckham and donovan they wouldnt sell a fuckin ticket.

Everton is tryin to get investors to get the 12 or so million it would cost to buy donovan. Chelsea scares me some but there is a few things goin for everton in that. One, would donovan even play for Chelsea? They seem to have more ability than Everton and when healthy, Donovan wouldnt always start in goodison. Plus Landon would also have to agree and it just feels like he connected with Everton more so than just England soccer. I think if Everton has an offer, that he wouldnt go anywhere else

[epo]

Chelsea planning £10m bid for Landon Donovan to replace Joe Cole? (http://www.the90thminute.com/soccer/2010/03/chelsea-planning-10m-bid-for-landon-donovan-to-replace-joe-cole/)

A report has come out today (Sunday, March 7, 2010) that Chelsea are prepared to make a 10 million pound bid to sign Landon Donovan on a permanent deal. Speculation is that Chelsea will lose Joe Cole to Manchester United and sign Donovan to replace him. According to a report from people.co.uk, Chelsea manager Carlos Ancelotti has been impressed by the American during his stint at Everton and will look to sign him on a permanent deal.

It would be funny to piss off Snoogans, but Landon isn't a big of enough an asshole for my Chelsea tastes.

[Snoogans]

Chelsea planning £10m bid for Landon Donovan to replace Joe Cole? (http://www.the90thminute.com/soccer/2010/03/chelsea-planning-10m-bid-for-landon-donovan-to-replace-joe-cole/)



It would be funny to piss off Snoogans, but Landon isn't a big of enough an asshole for my Chelsea tastes.

i dont think he would go anywhere but Everton anyway. Im starting to think he is gay. Like honestly, even the way he stands during down time on the field

[sailor]

the chance is if there is a work stoppage in MLS. If their isnt, Galaxy will never allow it cause without beckham and donovan they wouldnt sell a fuckin ticket.

all the galaxy would need was one or two semi-big mexican names, if they don't have them already.

[Snoogans]

"First of all, winning was important and it's nice to get a goal," Donovan said. "There is a chance. We will know more this week. If that was it then I'm happy. Maybe we can stay a little longer, we'll see.

"The fans, the people here are fantastic, the players are fantastic. I've enjoyed it here tremendously."

Everton manager David Moyes said he would have talks with the Galaxy about keeping Donovan a little longer but would respect the MLS club's decision.

"I said to him 'go on and finish with a goal'. I thought he finished it great. The efforts he has put in for us over the past two months is terrific," Moyes said. "I hope it's not his last game (at home). He's certainly good for the game next week against Birmingham.

"I might try and see if I can extend it a little bit longer but, at the moment, the word from America is that it won't be possible and we respect that decision."

[A.J.]

You guys would love it over here. There's nothing else but soccer to watch on TV.

[KnoxHarrington]

"First of all, winning was important and it's nice to get a goal," Donovan said. "There is a chance. We will know more this week. If that was it then I'm happy. Maybe we can stay a little longer, we'll see.

"The fans, the people here are fantastic, the players are fantastic. I've enjoyed it here tremendously."

Everton manager David Moyes said he would have talks with the Galaxy about keeping Donovan a little longer but would respect the MLS club's decision.

"I said to him 'go on and finish with a goal'. I thought he finished it great. The efforts he has put in for us over the past two months is terrific," Moyes said. "I hope it's not his last game (at home). He's certainly good for the game next week against Birmingham.

"I might try and see if I can extend it a little bit longer but, at the moment, the word from America is that it won't be possible and we respect that decision."

It looks like Donovan might get to stay if MLS strikes:

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/world-cup/story/_/id/4988887/ce/us/everton-hoping-extend-landon-donovan-stay-there-mls-strike?campaign=rss&source=twitter&ex_cid=Twitter_espn_4988887&cc=5901&ver=us

A MLS strike would be utterly suicidal for this league. They're barely clinging to any sort of public consciousness as it is.

[Dan 'Hampton]

I agree about the league going under if they strike. Would that allow the top tier players such as Donovan to sign permenantly with Euro sides?

Spurs on tomorrow morning in HD, can't wait.

[Snoogans]

I agree about the league going under if they strike. Would that allow the top tier players such as Donovan to sign permenantly with Euro sides?

Spurs on tomorrow morning in HD, can't wait.

they couldnt permanantly do anything til July transfer time anyway. And you would still have to buy him out of his MLS contract which i think runs through 2013

[KnoxHarrington]

MLS players, by a vote of 350-2, have approved a strike if a labor deal is not reached by the start of the season, on March 25.

Holy shit, this is stupid.

http://www.kansascity.com/2010/03/11/1806811/mls-players-say-theyll-strike.html

[Snoogans]

MLS players, by a vote of 350-2, have approved a strike if a labor deal is not reached by the start of the season, on March 25.

Holy shit, this is stupid.

http://www.kansascity.com/2010/03/11/1806811/mls-players-say-theyll-strike.html

i bet you the 2 were Beckham and Donovan, the only guys who really get paid

[Dan 'Hampton]

Spurs looked good. Pavs almost with the hat trick.

[TeeBone]

Come on, you Villains

[OGC]

David Beckham tears his Achilles (http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/soccer/general/view/20100314david_beckham_tears_achilles_tendon/srvc=home&position=recent)

[Willmore]

Champions League matches just 29 hours away. Can't fucking wait.

[Dan 'Hampton]

Chelsea sucked a dick a home. They're out!

[Snoogans]

Chelsea sucked a dick a home. They're out!

somewhere, epo cries

[Dan 'Hampton]

Drogba did apear to suffer a rape before he earned a red card.

[Willmore]

My team is in the quarterfinals. Life is great.

http://www.pfc-cska.com/files/images/press/5575/7.jpg

Sevilla tried to molest its way to victory, not happening.

[Dan G]

I like this time of year when the US changes clocks, but Europe waits 2 weeks. Means the matches start an an hour later for us.

Who's up for the first one, Aston Villa vs. Wolverhampton? ESPN2 at 8:45 est.

[Snoogans]

I like this time of year when the US changes clocks, but Europe waits 2 weeks. Means the matches start an an hour later for us.

Who's up for the first one, Aston Villa vs. Wolverhampton? ESPN2 at 8:45 est.

i did not get up early enough for that but I have been watchin Everton, who have been gettin a surprising amount of live TV coverage here in the US the past couple weeks

[Dan 'Hampton]

Hopefully with a top 4 finish and espn's almost doubling their games shown, spurs will get some more HD coverage.

[Dan G]

No strike for MLS. A 5 year agreement has been reached today.

Speaking of MLS, NY Red Bulls have an exhibition match at their new stadium tonight against Brazilian team, Santos. Robinho's team.

It'll be on Fox Soccer Channel at 6:30pm est.

Even though I'm spoiled with great European football each week, I think I'm going to attempt to follow MLS more closely this season.

Teams like Toronto FC, Seattle Sounders, DC United, Columbus Crew have great crowds and help the atmosphere of the game. That should hopefully continue with the addition of Philadelphia Union joining the league, plus let's hope that the NY Red Bulls get huge turnouts with their new stadium.

[Willmore]

Hopefully with a top 4 finish and espn's almost doubling their games shown, spurs will get some more HD coverage.

Who?

Are they the ones with the always-drunk-looking guy as coach.

[Dan 'Hampton]

Who?

Are they the ones with the always-drunk-looking guy as coach.

Thats 'Arry you cunt!

[Snoogans]

Thats 'Arry you cunt!

ole Harry really does look like a drunken bastard. there is another manager who I saw on FSC halftime of some game. I wanna say he manages bolton but maybe its wolves. Anyway he is so mellow and his eyes are almost closed, i swear he is high as fuck on percosets or something all the time. He just looks like some scumbag wall street guy but with the exact opposite attitude

[Dan 'Hampton]

Wolverhampton- Mick McCarthy: http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:t0Da2ZRYjGZ0pM:http://www.whoateallthepies.tv/aaaaaaPage_1.jpg

Bolton- Owen Coyle:http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:cZvD9IHN2e3rTM:http://premier-league-football.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/Owen-Coyle-Burnley-Manager.jpg

Harry Redknapp-http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:jvYPojWfvAUJzM:http://www.independent.co.uk/multimedia/archive/00073/harry-redknapp_73962t.jpg
Maybe Harry's drinking lead to his tax problems.

[Snoogans]

Wolverhampton- Mick McCarthy: http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:t0Da2ZRYjGZ0pM:http://www.whoateallthepies.tv/aaaaaaPage_1.jpg

Bolton- Owen Coyle:http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:cZvD9IHN2e3rTM:http://premier-league-football.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/Owen-Coyle-Burnley-Manager.jpg

Harry Redknapp-http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:jvYPojWfvAUJzM:http://www.independent.co.uk/multimedia/archive/00073/harry-redknapp_73962t.jpg
Maybe Harry's drinking lead to his tax problems.

McCarthy. He talks so slow and he just looks over baked all the time. Even on the sidelines he looks high as fuck

[Dan G]

Major League Soccer's 2010 season kicks off tonight.

The newest team to the league, the Philadelphia Union visit the Seattle Sounders.

9:30 pm est on ESPN2.

[Willmore]

Major League Soccer's 2010 season kicks off tonight.

The newest team to the league, the Philadelphia Union visit the Seattle Sounders.

9:30 pm est on ESPN2.

And I'll be there.

Go Sounders ... you might be my 3rd favorite soccer team, but you're the only one I get to see live, so whoooo for you.

[Dan 'Hampton]

I'll check it out until i start missing the EPL. So i'm guessing 5 min.

[Dan G]

Feels so strange to watch soccer at such a late hour. I'm usually eating breakfast while watching matches.

[Snoogans]

hurt already. what a pussy league

[Snoogans]

im already seein how awful this league is

[Snoogans]

these guys are pretty bad. Im gonna try to support MLS. I wish the EPL would buy part of it and use it as sort of a minors to get extra US money and expand the EPL to the US more. THAT would kick ass

[Snoogans]

that was a pretty decent goal though

[Dan 'Hampton]

The atmosphere in Seattle was amazing. Other clubs need to imitate that. IE supporters clubs and such.

[Willmore]

The atmosphere in Seattle was amazing. Other clubs need to imitate that. IE supporters clubs and such.

Atmosphere was great, but the weather was fucking horrid. Standing in pouring rain for 2 hours sucks.

[Willmore]

Champions League is back tomorrow. Wooooo!

And CSKA is going to beat Inter Milan. Fuck the Italians.

[Snoogans]

Champions League is back tomorrow. Wooooo!

And CSKA is going to beat Inter Milan. Fuck the Italians.

they got such an awesome manager though. I find it awesome that he is openly talkin about leaving Milan to go back to the EPL while tryin to lead them to a champions league win

[Snoogans]

anyone gonna watch this game at 3? its on ESPN 2

[Snoogans]

Man City and Wigan. Not that great, but ill always take a chance to watch Tevez run around like a maniac

[TeeBone]

MAN.U minus Rooney versus Chelsea minus Drogba. As a resident of Tampa where the Bucs are also owned by the Glazers, I can relate to the MAN.U fans wearing the green and gold as protest of the horrible mismanagement of the franchise.

GO MAN.U!!!!!!!

[Snoogans]

MAN.U minus Rooney versus Chelsea minus Drogba. As a resident of Tampa where the Bucs are also owned by the Glazers, I can relate to the MAN.U fans wearing the green and gold as protest of the horrible mismanagement of the franchise.

GO MAN.U!!!!!!!

rooney is only supposed to be out a couple weeks right?



I still laugh everytime I watch chelsea games. I dont care what his name is, all I hear the announcer say is Jerk Off

and he is right. FUCK CHELSEA

[Snoogans]

is drogba out cause the champions league shit or did he get hurt?

[TeeBone]

rooney is only supposed to be out a couple weeks right?



I still laugh everytime I watch chelsea games. I dont care what his name is, all I hear the announcer say is Jerk Off

and he is right. FUCK CHELSEA

Rooney received ligament damage earlier in the week during Champions league loss at Bayern.....Not sure on Drogba.

[Snoogans]

Rooney received ligament damage earlier in the week during Champions league loss at Bayern.....Not sure on Drogba.

i heard that about rooney but i heard that he didnt break anything so it should only be a couple weeks.

Im not sure how card shit works between leagues so I dont know if Drogba has to sit cause he got that red card or got another card in another game or something. I didnt hear about him gettin hurt so

[Snoogans]

HOLY SHIT

I just found out that this local restaurant/bar in Ramsey actually opened today at 7am for the this game. Apparently they put up signs in the window that they are gonna open every sat morning at 7am when ESPN 2 has 2 top half teams playing. THATS AWESOME.

[Snoogans]

that was fuckin slick.

goddammit i hate chelsea, but that was sweet

[TeeBone]

HOLY SHIT

I just found out that this local restaurant/bar in Ramsey actually opened today at 7am for the this game. Apparently they put up signs in the window that they are gonna open every sat morning at 7am when ESPN 2 has 2 top half teams playing. THATS AWESOME.

BRILLIANT GOAL!!!! GREAt RUN DOWN THE LEFT SIDE....AND JOe COLE FINISHES PERFECTLY.

[Snoogans]

one thing im noticing about man u, and rooney never did this. They are being too bitchy. Instead of playin til they call the fuckin foul, they all just stop and let chelsea take the ball back.

If its gonna be called they will call it, keep makin a run you fuckin idiots


im talkin especially to you Park

[Snoogans]

Neville got away with one there

[Snoogans]

hell of a run that anelka wasted. This has been total domination.

[Snoogans]

holy shit. drogba is fine. he just isnt playing. rest I guess. Good lord imagine how bad it would be if he was in

[Snoogans]

man I wish I had gotten into this shit sooner. I never hated soccer, and I guess the lack of accessibility to good soccer didnt help, but im so fuckin hooked its nuts.

I know I sorta just picked Everton like 4 months ago to be my team without any REAL connection other than they had the US goalkeeper at the time, but soccer passed the major sports test. I have enjoyed watching games between teams that I dont really have an interest in, and also arent like top teams.

I watched a game, i think it was hull city and wolves, who are both garbage. I know hull city was playing cause I watched mostly to watch Jozy, but I really enjoyed watching the game and it was 2 shit teams.

I cant watch a Pirates vs Padres game. I just cant. So soccer is already moved ahead of baseball.

And even though it was arbitrary, i jumped in full with Everton, and I really feel like its my team now. Donovan being there for awhile helped but I really feel when they lose like I do when the Giants lose. Not quite like Rutgers yet, but its pretty big.

So for those of you who asked me to report back in a few months, the grade is an A+. im a full fledged fan, ive even gone outta my way to catch a couple la liga games and have watched some serie A. I really like it. I wish I didnt wait so long, but im so glad I got in as european coverage in the US started to boom. Soccer, in general, and Everton definately have a fan for life.

[TeeBone]

holy shit. drogba is fine. he just isnt playing. rest I guess. Good lord imagine how bad it would be if he was in

There are a ton of other injuries as well. Overall, a great first half.

[Snoogans]

There are a ton of other injuries as well. Overall, a great first half.

yea they said the reason is they just went with the same lineup as the 7-1 win last week. drogba was out that game cause cards, i think they just wanted to try to keep the good rhythm goin. seems to be a good idea so far

[TeeBone]

man I wish I had gotten into this shit sooner.....Soccer, in general, and Everton definately have a fan for life.


Welcome aboard. I have been playing/watching and addicted since 1980 when I was 5 years old. I support Aston Villa because I went to school in Birmingham, Alabama. Villa are from birmingham, England so it sort of worked. Also, they are American owned and Randy Lerner does it the right way, unlike the awful Glazer family.
Lerner actually donates a lot of money to local charities. If you notice on their shirts, the name, 'Acorns.' Not to be confused with the radical community action group ACORN here in the States. Acorns actually works with Villa to give funding to kids who otherwise can't afford to play the game.
Like you, my team has a fan for life!!!!! This is the best sport and the best league in the world---PERIOD!!!!!

Last season a few of us did fantasy Premier league. Maybe we can start it up for next season again.

[TeeBone]

Drogs is warming up !!!!

[TeeBone]

Enter Sandman !

[TeeBone]

...And just like that------"ITS ALL GONE BLUE!!!!!'

[Snoogans]

it was pretty blue even before. Man does this just show how fuckin important Rooney is. He just seems to give the team energy they obviously havent had all day.

Domination. Fuck you epo, and I hate that I have to say this, but Chelsea is gonna win the league.

[Snoogans]

and just that quick. Wow

that seemed lucky but it dont matter, its in. and its a game

[Snoogans]

Welcome aboard. I have been playing/watching and addicted since 1980 when I was 5 years old. I support Aston Villa because I went to school in Birmingham, Alabama. Villa are from birmingham, England so it sort of worked. Also, they are American owned and Randy Lerner does it the right way, unlike the awful Glazer family.
Lerner actually donates a lot of money to local charities. If you notice on their shirts, the name, 'Acorns.' Not to be confused with the radical community action group ACORN here in the States. Acorns actually works with Villa to give funding to kids who otherwise can't afford to play the game.
Like you, my team has a fan for life!!!!! This is the best sport and the best league in the world---PERIOD!!!!!

Last season a few of us did fantasy Premier league. Maybe we can start it up for next season again.

id be down for that fantasy thing

and part of what i like about everton is that they do it with limits. They really have to be smart and Moyes seems to be a hell of a manger. So I respect that they can compete like they do without the resources some of the teams they hang with have.

I played soccer when I was a kid and I liked it, I just never really watched any aside from world cup. But I always did enjoy world cup. I think its just I watched so many american sports and basketball was so much better back then so I didnt need it. This year shit just go so awful after college football ended I was like fuck it, lets give this a go, and I was hooked ever since the first game I watched.

It was Man u and i believe Bolton. The next week I watched Everton play Arsenal to a 2-2 draw that they shoulda won, and I been gettin up early every saturday since

[Snoogans]

anyone watchin sunderland and tottenham on FSC?

Sunderland already up 1-0. Bent put one in 40 seconds into the match

[TeeBone]

anyone watchin sunderland and tottenham on FSC?

Sunderland already up 1-0. Bent put one in 40 seconds into the match

Great game...

[Snoogans]

Great game...

i bet ole danhampton doesnt think so right now

[TeeBone]

i bet ole danhampton doesnt think so right now

HAHAHAHA:clap:

[Dan 'Hampton]

Yeah the look like shite. Fortunately it's beautiful out. I'm grilling lunch.

[TeeBone]

Great day of matches...hopefully tomorrow is the same. Snoogins, I think your boys will snatch up 3 points with no problem.

Fingers crossed,


Sun 4th April 2010
Birmingham v Liverpool 15:00
Fulham v Wigan Athletic 15:00
Everton v West Ham Utd 16:00

[Snoogans]

Great day of matches...hopefully tomorrow is the same. Snoogins, I think your boys will snatch up 3 points with no problem.

Fingers crossed,


Sun 4th April 2010
Birmingham v Liverpool 15:00
Fulham v Wigan Athletic 15:00
Everton v West Ham Utd 16:00

im hopin so too. they really blew it against wolves last week. missed too man chances, especially osman


and i dont give a fuck, Saha is a LAZY BUM. I love Arteta. I dont think they really lose anyone so with fellaini back, if they are healthy next year, they can make a run

[Snoogans]

lets go bitches

[Snoogans]

everyone is playin like fuckin idiots. Its like watchin kids play soccer

[Snoogans]

what the fuck was that Saha? YOU BUM

[TeeBone]

...just a missed shot, no biggy.

[TeeBone]

its a sloppy start, no doubt. I think its somewhat deceptive because of the sunshine, but it is cold there. Look at the steam and exhaust when they breathe. Apparently, its cold and they may be a factor.

Happy Easter to all, by the way. Gotta go----brunch with the family.

Good luck, Snoogins and SCREW WEST HAM!!!!!!!!

[Snoogans]

its a sloppy start, no doubt. I think its somewhat deceptive because of the sunshine, but it is cold there. Look at the steam and exhaust when they breathe. Apparently, its cold and they may be a factor.

Happy Easter to all, by the way. Gotta go----brunch with the family.

Good luck, Snoogins and SCREW WEST HAM!!!!!!!!

YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

What a head on by Cahill.

[Snoogans]

...just a missed shot, no biggy.

yea missed by like 18 yards.


I dont know why, but aside from the chelsea game where Terry gave him 2 goals, Saha from what ive seen has been awful

[Snoogans]

fuckin BULLSHIT

[Snoogans]

wow did that goal deflate me

[Snoogans]

how is that NOT a PK?

this ref sucks balls. every game ive seen him in, he is fuckin terrible

[Snoogans]

is this ref from fuckin anfield? CALL SOMETHING

[TeeBone]

recroded the game and just finished it....what a sloppy ending. the refs all weekend just did not call good games at all.

[Snoogans]

recroded the game and just finished it....what a sloppy ending. the refs all weekend just did not call good games at all.

the ref was terrible, but everton also tried to cruise too much. they didnt deserve to win so I was more upset with them.

[epo]

West Ham played great...

[Snoogans]

West Ham played great...

andrew bogut

[epo]

andrew bogut

That's uncalled for.

[Snoogans]

That's uncalled for.

im sorry. that was unfair. its josh beckett's fault

[epo]

im sorry. that was unfair. its josh beckett's fault

http://www.evertondaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/marouane-fellaini001.jpg

[Snoogans]

http://www.evertondaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/marouane-fellaini001.jpg

oh see, so then you go after the guy out 6 months with a broken leg.

[TeeBone]

oh see, so then you go after the guy out 6 months with a broken leg.

The gentleman in the foreground of that picture scored a great goal today...

[Snoogans]

The gentleman in the foreground of that picture scored a great goal today...

yea, unfortunately the 4 guys on the back line fell asleep 4 minutes later

[Snoogans]

for anyone who might not see it, espn on their soccernet section (which ive started to notice is mostly just links to stories on sky sports) they have a monday feature about the EPL's weekend action called the 5th Official. I find it to be pretty funny actually

The 5th Official (http://soccernet.espn.go.com/columns/story?id=766450&sec=england&root=england&cc=5901)

the link goes to just this weeks. but its pretty easy to find it if you go to espn soccer section and click on the premier league tab

[meanmrbill]

Great CL match last night. Glad to see Munich pull off the big win. I also found Sir Alex's "typical Germans" comment to be out of line. If his players learned to maintain control then they wouldn't have been shorthanded for a lot of the game. He really showed what a crybaby and sore loser he is.

[Willmore]

Great CL match last night. Glad to see Munich pull off the big win. I also found Sir Alex's "typical Germans" comment to be out of line. If his players learned to maintain control then they wouldn't have been shorthanded for a lot of the game. He really showed what a crybaby and sore loser he is.

Typical Germans? It was a van Gaal team, nothing else.

[Snoogans]

Typical Germans? It was a van Gaal team, nothing else.

and it was a HELL of a volley that locked it up

[meanmrbill]

and it was a HELL of a volley that locked it up
It was a thing of beauty.

[meanmrbill]

This Europa league quarter-final between Liverpool and Benfica is a turning out to be a good one as well.

[Willmore]

This Europa league quarter-final between Liverpool and Benfica is a turning out to be a good one as well.

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[epo]

Who the fuck leaves Drogba unmarked in front of the goal?

Thank you Villa.

[TeeBone]

Fuck Chelsea-----they beat my Villains 10-2 in the last two games.

[Dan 'Hampton]

This "HD" like the city of Liverpool is GARBAGE.

[Willmore]

This "HD" like the city of Liverpool is GARBAGE.

Oi, don't blaspheme against the birthplace of The Beatles.

Saint Lennon absolve you.

[Willmore]

Hicks and Gillette are selling Liverpool!

http://www.ianfernando.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/funny-pictures-racoon-yes.jpg

[Snoogans]

Hicks and Gillette are selling Liverpool!

http://www.ianfernando.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/funny-pictures-racoon-yes.jpg

FUCK. I was enjoying the awesome football they have been playing

[Dan 'Hampton]

Beautiful goal by Paul Scholes to win it for United in Manchester derby.
Now Spurs beat those faggot blues.

[Dan 'Hampton]

PS the HD was fantastically clear today. Now if only fox soccer was HD on charter.

[Dan 'Hampton]

Defoe with the penalty kick, Bale makes a fool of Chelsea d. 2-0 Spurs @ half.

[Dan 'Hampton]

Terry sent off. Suspended next game. Spurs hold on 2-1.

[Snoogans]

is anyone watchin west ham and wigan? Wigans goalie just got his face stepped on. he is down and bloody as fuck

[TonyStark]

Saw that Wigan thing, that was crazy.

Excited for the broadcast of the Lyon game later. It's a team I rarely get to see play, so I'm interested to check them out.

[Willmore]

Saw that Wigan thing, that was crazy.

Excited for the broadcast of the Lyon game later. It's a team I rarely get to see play, so I'm interested to check them out.

You're not missing much. French football is a snooze-fest.

[Alice S. Fuzzybutt]

I'm tossing my hat in here as a new NY Red Bull fan. My husband is from Ecuador (I'm so sorry that I keep repeating myself!!). He was so excited when the stadium opened. We missed the opening game but got to see the Bulls defeat Chicago.

We are a NY Bulls household!

Funny story-- I mentioned my new found crush on the team captain Juan Pablo Angel on Facebook. A guy I knew from HS happened to read my FB page. Turns out he works for a printer that produces all the promotional materials! Low and behold he sent us all this promotional pieces. My husband was THRILLED!!!

We're missing games for the next few weeks while my husband works weekends. We're hoping to catch more home games when his schedule changes.

LET'S GO RED BULLS!!! :clap:

[Snoogans]

I have 20 bucks riding on Inter gettin passed. Doesnt matter if barca wins today. If Inter moves on I get 20 bucks from this jackass at work, Fernando

[A.J.]

If Inter moves on I get 20 bucks from this jackass at work, Fernando

I'll bet he looks marvelous. Absolutely marvelous.

[Willmore]

I have 20 bucks riding on Inter gettin passed. Doesnt matter if barca wins today. If Inter moves on I get 20 bucks from this jackass at work, Fernando

Congrats.
Never bet against the Special One.
I fucking hate Mourinho, but you can't deny that the man can coach a team.

[Snoogans]

Congrats.
Never bet against the Special One.
I fucking hate Mourinho, but you can't deny that the man can coach a team.

the best part was the guy bet me AFTER game 1. He was talkin smack about how Barca dominated and just couldnt finish and how they were gonna win at home by 3 at least. I dont know a ton about soccer yet, but I know Mourinho has his team ready to play defense and can pretty much just lock down a game. I knew there was no way he would let Barca score enough to beat them

[CaptainBlowhole]

Well, they did succeed in kicking a ball....


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[Dan G]

Hull City was officially relegated today.

That means Hull, Burnley and Portsmouth are gone from the Premier League next season, with Newcastle United and West Bromwich Albion already earning promotion for next season.
A 3rd team has yet to be decided because the Coca Cola Championship has a play-off system to determine 3rd place.
So one of these 4 look to be promoted:

Blackpool
Nottingham Forest
Cardiff City
Leicester City

So glad my cable company added Fox Soccer Plus HD this week, so I can watch these matches as well as the remaining matches for the Premier League season.

[Dan 'Hampton]

I hate you and your fsc plus. If it's HD I hate you even more. This wednesday afternoon spurs vs city in virtually a CL play in game. Go spurs.

[Dan G]

I hate you and your fsc plus. If it's HD I hate you even more. This wednesday afternoon spurs vs city in virtually a CL play in game. Go spurs.

It's a beautiful thing. Now I watch the Premier League Review Show in HD. I'll be watching that Tottenham v. Man City match in HD as well.

Still find it odd that FSC HD wasn't added. As far as I know Dish Network is still the only provider that offers that one. Hopefully everyone will have that by the start of next season.

[Dan 'Hampton]

Die :)

[Dan G]

Die :)

Don't hate. Oh yeah, I'm also a Chelsea fan. What a great week this has been for me.

[Snoogans]

Don't hate. Oh yeah, I'm also a Chelsea fan. What a great week this has been for me.

ok now you should die. you and epo

[Dan 'Hampton]

Who wouldn't want a Russian despot running your team.

[Dan G]

ok now you should die. you and epo

Who wouldn't want a Russian despot running your team.

Enjoy the Europa League next year.

[Snoogans]

Enjoy the Europa League next year.

i would if Everton had made it


now im sad

[Dan 'Hampton]

Were going Champions League.

[Willmore]

Who wouldn't want a Russian despot running your team.

Don't hate the playa, hate the game.

Speaking of which, does your owner have the coolest yacht in the world?

http://i.huffpost.com/gen/158189/ROMAN-ABRAMOVICH-ECLIPSE-YACHT-PHOTO-PICTURE.jpg

[Dan 'Hampton]

Yachts are for faggots.

[Snoogans]

Yachts are for faggots.

scum bag or not, tiger woods has a yacht. im pretty sure its been determined he is the furthest thing from a faggot

[Snoogans]

Were going Champions League.

you hope. better stop teves

[Dan 'Hampton]

10 min.

[Dan 'Hampton]

Champions League! Fantastic.

[Dan G]

I didn't think Tottenham would clinch it away. Now I'll be rooting for them to finish 3rd.

[Dan 'Hampton]

I'd love to have the gunners lose.

[Dan G]

I'd love to have the gunners lose.

With Arsenal's goalkeeping situation, it's highly probable.

[Snoogans]

lets just all hope Portsmouth manages to beat chelsea next week. cause fuck chelsea, and cause i dont think portsmouth can afford to paid the bonuses if they win

[epo]

The title is going back to where it belongs, Stamford Bridge.

[Dan 'Hampton]

The title is going back to where it belongs, Stamford Bridge.

I love how you of all people support a team who's owner makes George Bush look like the president of a non profit food co-op.

[Snoogans]

I love how you of all people support a team who's owner makes George Bush look like the president of a non profit food co-op.

i think epo just hopes that one day, john terry will wanna fuck him too

[Dan 'Hampton]

Terry won't full the hole CC left. Literally. Anyways congrats Chelsea

[Snoogans]

Terry won't full the hole CC left. Literally. Anyways congrats Chelsea

goddamn thats funny

[epo]

Jealous wankers

[Dan G]

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[Dan G]

Blackpool earn the final Premier League spot by beating Cardiff City 3-2.

So the 3 teams leaving the Premier League next season are Hull City, Burnley, and Portsmouth.

The 3 taking their spots will be Newcastle United, West Bromwich Albion, and Blackpool.

For Blackpool, this will be their first time in the Premier League. Pretty remarkable story, 9 years ago they were in the lowest division possible, so for them to climb that far up is pretty great.

Don't forget the Champions League final is today at 2:30 est on Fox.

Inter Milan vs. Bayern Munich

[sailor]

I Think I read it was Blackpool's first time to the top league in 39 years.

[NickyL0885]

IDK who to root for. Munich or Inter. Hmmmm.....Does stink that Ribery is suspended for Munich. But oh well. Should be a good game.

[Snoogans]

IDK who to root for. Munich or Inter. Hmmmm.....Does stink that Ribery is suspended for Munich. But oh well. Should be a good game.

Inter. Cause I bet on them

[Snoogans]

i love that its the 2 guys from FIFA doin the game

[jetdog]

i love that its the 2 guys from FIFA doin the game

yep, I was really scared it would be Arena at first. What a bumbling nitwit.

[NickyL0885]

Its fans like these that affirm to me that soccer fans are the best in the world. They are always in it, cheering, singing. You dont get that here in the states. A few cheers here and there but not on the level you see overseas.

[Snoogans]

YES

That was a nice little run. Sorta came outta no where but then you could just see it coming open

[Snoogans]

Martin Tyler and Andy Gray do an awesome job on games. Better than most american sports announcers, thats for sure

[sailor]

Its fans like these that affirm to me that soccer fans are the best in the world. They are always in it, cheering, singing. You dont get that here in the states. A few cheers here and there but not on the level you see overseas.


Or you can see it as being able to watch a game without otherwise needing to entertain yourselves. It's like saying the horrid braves fans are the best 'cause they did he silly tomahawk chop.

[Snoogans]

Or you can see it as being able to watch a game without otherwise needing to entertain yourselves.

i had more fun at a division 3 final four soccer game at Stockton than I would at most baseball games or NFL games

[sailor]

i had more fun at a division 3 final four soccer game at Stockton than I would at most baseball games or NFL games

I love the sport, just don't get the better fans because of singing gimmick.

[NickyL0885]

I love the sport, just don't get the better fans because of singing gimmick.

My point was, they are always into it. Most american sports, there are times when the crown is dead or is showing nothing.

[meanmrbill]

Inter dominates this one. Congratulations to Jose Mourinho and his squad on an excellent "treble" season.

[meanmrbill]

Now it's time to focus on the World Cup!!

[meanmrbill]

Nice trophy presentation.

[yojimbo7248]

Inter dominates this one. Congratulations to Jose Mourinho and his squad on an excellent "treble" season.

Holy shit, Jose Mourinho is impressive. Hates off to him and Inter Milan.

[Snoogans]

i REALLY hope Jose stays the fuck away from the premiere league

[NickyL0885]

i REALLY hope Jose stays the fuck away from the premiere league

Don't worry. He's going to Real Madrid.

[Willmore]

Don't worry. He's going to Real Madrid.

Real Madrid is making it so fucking easy to root against it. Viva Barca!

[KnoxHarrington]

One of the reasons I'm glad I started paying attention to soccer was so I can experience the pure awesome that is Diego Maradona.

Diego Maradona's already entertaining run as manager of the Argentine National team gets better today with the addition of two words to the storyline you know you wanted to hear in connection with Maradona: luxury toilets. Per a request from Argentina to the University of Pretoria's Performance Centre, Maradona requires the presence not only of new plumbing, but the astonishing E-bidet:

The E-Bidet features a heated seat, a warm air blow-dryer and front and rear bidet wands. It sells for 450 dollars (358 euros) at online retailer sandman.com, which bills it as "the world's best toilet seat".

http://www.sbnation.com/2010/5/24/1485128/world-cup-2010-diego-maradona-argentina-luxury-toilets

No word if the seats will also chop rails for you.

Or if they use the Hand of God to wipe your ass.

[Willmore]

No word if the seats will also chop rails for you.


:lol::lol::lol:

http://sebas516.files.wordpress.com/2009/03/diego_maradona.jpg

[Sofa_King]

is anyone running a R&F bracket competition up in this piece? soccernet has a pretty good one.

[Snoogans]

the best was when he flipped out and told all the Argentina press to kiss his ass and that they were scumbags after they WON

[cougarjake13]

it was great to see rocky score a few goals

[Snoogans]

apparently Barca is back on the trail of Cesc.

Fabregas has already told the Gunners he wants to return to the club where he began his career, but Arsenal are desperate to hold on to their captain.

On Tuesday, Barcelona confirmed their presidential elections will take place on June 13. And at the same time director general Joan Oliver stated that while Barca had yet to make a formal bid for Fabregas, he remains central to their transfer plans.


Pienaar wants a new deal by the start of the WC or he is gonna leave. FUCK. Maybe they are gonna let him go cause they plan to buy Donovan?

[Snoogans]

Bob Bradley is about to announce the final 23 man roster for the World Cup on ESPN

[Misteriosa]

could you post that for me? i cant get that from work :o

[Snoogans]

could you post that for me? i cant get that from work :o

The roster:

Goalkeepers: Brad Guzan (Aston Villa, England), Marcus Hahnemann (Wolverhampton, England), Tim Howard (Everton, England).

Defenders: Carlos Bocanegra (Rennes, France), Jonathan Bornstein (Chivas USA), Steve Cherundolo (Hannover, Germany), Jay DeMerit (Watford, England), Clarence Goodson (IK Start, Norway), Oguchi Onyewu (AC Milan, Italy), Jonathan Spector (West Ham, England).

Midfielders: DaMarcus Beasley (Glasgow Rangers, Scotland), Michael Bradley (Borussia Moenchengladbach, Germany), Ricardo Clark (Eintracht Frankfurt, Germany), Clint Dempsey (Fulham, England), Landon Donovan (Los Angeles), Maurice Edu (Glasgow Rangers, Scotland), Benny Feilhaber (AGF Aarhus, Denmark), Stuart Holden (Bolton, England), Jose Torres (Pachuca, Mexico).

Forwards: Jozy Altidore (Hull, England), Edson Buddle (Los Angeles), Robbie Findley (Salt Lake), Herculez Gomez (Puebla, Mexico).

[Snoogans]

US team is on ESPN 2 right now

[sailor]

Started out good, but giving up too many opportunities to the Turk.

[Snoogans]

fuckin bum defense we have, rooney is gonna kill us

[sailor]

Fuck

[Snoogans]

that was pretty

[Snoogans]

so much better in the second half. its like a different team

[newport king]

im like most other americans and get into it every 4 years. i HATE the guidos that root for italy and have never even been there. same goes for every other american born person that roots for another country.

That being said i'll root for the US and switch alliances to England once we're out.

The problem is i can NEVER find premiere league on television anywhere. and MLS sucks.

[epo]

im like most other americans and get into it every 4 years. i HATE the guidos that root for italy and have never even been there. same goes for every other american born person that roots for another country.

That being said i'll root for the US and switch alliances to England once we're out.

The problem is i can NEVER find premiere league on television anywhere. and MLS sucks.

Do you have the Fox Soccer Channel? Its pretty common on must sports/digital packages now.

[sailor]

so much better in the second half. its like a different team

I left for a cookout at the half. I hippoed the team.

[Snoogans]

im like most other americans and get into it every 4 years. i HATE the guidos that root for italy and have never even been there. same goes for every other american born person that roots for another country.

That being said i'll root for the US and switch alliances to England once we're out.

The problem is i can NEVER find premiere league on television anywhere. and MLS sucks.
during the season, premiere league is on alot. ESPN 2 usually has the saturday morning game at 745 am, then fox soccer has games at 10 and 1230 and i know espn just doubled the coverage for next season so they will start carrying midweek games as well. Once the season starts ill post where the games can be seen

[KnoxHarrington]

during the season, premiere league is on alot. ESPN 2 usually has the saturday morning game at 745 am, then fox soccer has games at 10 and 1230 and i know espn just doubled the coverage for next season so they will start carrying midweek games as well. Once the season starts ill post where the games can be seen

I'm torn here: I would like more EPL games on TV here, but at the same time, I would love the MLS to be able to rise to that level, so we have a premier-level soccer association right here in the US.

I do think MLS has been wise to not push it, but they're going to have to step it up a bit soon, especially if the EPL and other soccer associations in Europe and Latin America increase their TV presence in America.

[Snoogans]

I'm torn here: I would like more EPL games on TV here, but at the same time, I would love the MLS to be able to rise to that level, so we have a premier-level soccer association right here in the US.

I do think MLS has been wise to not push it, but they're going to have to step it up a bit soon, especially if the EPL and other soccer associations in Europe and Latin America increase their TV presence in America.

EPL is considering buying in and using the MLS for like reserves and juniors, which would boost it huge. Also, the older guys will start coming over. Lampard already said he is prob gonna end his career in the US. Things will get a big big boost in the next few years

[Snoogans]

so retarded adidas is tryin to ruin the world cup with this piece of shit ball no one likes. I checked one out in the store, its fuckin horrible. its 130 bucks and its the weirdest shit ive ever seen. its not smooth

[Willmore]

so retarded adidas is tryin to ruin the world cup with this piece of shit ball no one likes. I checked one out in the store, its fuckin horrible. its 130 bucks and its the weirdest shit ive ever seen. its not smooth

Yeah, the advancements in ball technology fucking piss me off. It's a pressurized rubber sphere with a leather cover. How fucking difficult is it to grasp? The plastic layers mess with it too much. If you can make a ball do Tim Wakefield knuckleballs in front of the keeper, doesn't mean you have to.

[Sofa_King]

just wanted to say i was at the game on saturday. it was a great time, good atmosphere, largest crowd for a soccer match in philly history. as everyone noticed, it was a different team first half and second half but overall, i hate to say it, it wasn't too encouraging. i think turkey were still the more attractive team to watch. although we had some good moments, i doubt we stand a chance of beating england. also, i think it's dreadful that we don't have any legit chants/songs or even colors. the "U-S-A! U-S-A!" thing sucks. lots of US fans were wearing red, which isn't too good playing against Turkey.

[Snoogans]

Yeah, the advancements in ball technology fucking piss me off. It's a pressurized rubber sphere with a leather cover. How fucking difficult is it to grasp? The plastic layers mess with it too much. If you can make a ball do Tim Wakefield knuckleballs in front of the keeper, doesn't mean you have to.

i took one out of the package at the store and kicked it around for a few cause im not about to pay 130 bucks for this thing.

Now im by no means a soccer expert, but this thing was nuts. It fuckin hurts. Its hard as a rock. I can bend a ball but not a whole lot and i cant really control where it goes, but this thing moves like mad. I tried to kick it like 10 feet and it hooked into the shelf. I didnt get a chance to do much more cause after that they told me to buy it or leave. So I left

[Snoogans]

just wanted to say i was at the game on saturday. it was a great time, good atmosphere, largest crowd for a soccer match in philly history. as everyone noticed, it was a different team first half and second half but overall, i hate to say it, it wasn't too encouraging. i think turkey were still the more attractive team to watch. although we had some good moments, i doubt we stand a chance of beating england. also, i think it's dreadful that we don't have any legit chants/songs or even colors. the "U-S-A! U-S-A!" thing sucks. lots of US fans were wearing red, which isn't too good playing against Turkey.

in fairness, turkey isnt horrible, and the first half they were messing around with combos to see what worked. They had dempsey playin forward and shit. The team they brought out in the second half is probably alot closer to what we will see in the WC

[newport king]

Do you have the Fox Soccer Channel? Its pretty common on must sports/digital packages now.

i have comcast and my hd lineup is very limited. if it aint in hd i aint watching.

[Dan G]

i have comcast and my hd lineup is very limited. if it aint in hd i aint watching.

Right now, only Dish Network carries Fox Soccer Channel HD. However, Fox Soccer Plus HD is available by a few different providers and I'm lucky enough to have it.

[cougarjake13]

Right now, only Dish Network carries Fox Soccer Channel HD. However, Fox Soccer Plus HD is available by a few different providers and I'm lucky enough to have it.



mine carries it but it comes with a charge which im gonna pay cause they also have a ton of rugby on there as well

[Hottub]

If you greedy pricks actually paid the players what they deserve they wouldn't all be off in England and Germany. Now you are stuck with second level soccer.

[spoon]

argentina FTW!

oh wait! :lol:

[Dan 'Hampton]

If you greedy pricks actually paid the players what they deserve they wouldn't all be off in England and Germany. Now you are stuck with second level soccer.

Yeah why would I ever want to watch soccer and drink beer at 8am on a saturday.

[Dan G]

Crazy to think that pre-season starts this week for the upcoming 2010-2011 season.

People that don't follow this sport don't realize how little off-time these players get...especially the star players.

Take Bastian Schweinsteiger for example. His season ended on May 22 cause he played in the Champions League Final.
A week later he had to report to Germany for WC training. All of June he's playing matches. He'll most likely be playing in the final as Germany are dominating this tournament.
Two weeks after the final is when pre-season matches begin and then the season starts in August.
Sure, the players involved in the WC will most likely be having lite workouts compared to the rest of their teammates, but it's still gotta be a grind for them.

I's just crazy to think how much these guys play.

[NickyL0885]

Crazy to think that pre-season starts this week for the upcoming 2010-2011 season.

People that don't follow this sport don't realize how little off-time these players get...especially the star players.

Take Bastian Schweinsteiger for example. His season ended on May 22 cause he played in the Champions League Final.
A week later he had to report to Germany for WC training. All of June he's playing matches. He'll most likely be playing in the final as Germany are dominating this tournament.
Two weeks after the final is when pre-season matches begin and then the season starts in August.
Sure, the players involved in the WC will most likely be having lite workouts compared to the rest of their teammates, but it's still gotta be a grind for them.

I's just crazy to think how much these guys play.

Which is why I believe Soccer is the hardest/toughest sport. In a sport like Baseball a player, even after winning the World Series, can chill and get a bit fat for a few weeks. They don't have to start training/get in shape till January really. Soccer players have to be in shape all year round.

[NickyL0885]

I also like the shorter off-season compared to other sports.

[spoon]

Which is why I believe Soccer is the hardest/toughest sport. In a sport like Baseball a player, even after winning the World Series, can chill and get a bit fat for a few weeks. They don't have to start training/get in shape till January really. Soccer players have to be in shape all year round.

oh and that makes the sport oh soooo exciting bc they train

and all athletes train all year at this point, how much or in what form depends on the position and need

hell, most high school kids train all year

[NickyL0885]

oh and that makes the sport oh soooo exciting bc they train

and all athletes train all year at this point, how much or in what form depends on the position and need

hell, most high school kids train all year

I didnt say it makes the sport exciting. But it is the hardest sport to play, IMO.

[spoon]

I didnt say it makes the sport exciting. But it is the hardest sport to play, IMO.

Yah, I disagree with that statement on soooo many levels. To play any sport at the highles level is hard as hell, but to play soccer is not. Hence it's popularity in so many third world countries. Don't worry though, the US is quickly attaining that status so perhaps it'll be bigger here soon.

[Willmore]

ESPY Best Moment: US National Football Team.


Ummm ... someone tell the Americans that their team finished tied for 9th ... with 7 other teams. That's like cheering for the guy who lost in the 100m semifinal. Remember those Cool Runnings dudes that didn't make the Jamaica sprint team and had to do bobsledding instead? That's the US team. The US team is like an 8-8, 9-7 NFL team that doesn't make the playoff. the US team is like a team in a bowl game you don't watch and forget it even existed 2 days after it happened.

This is the US National team:

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[NickyL0885]

ESPY Best Moment: US National Football Team.


Ummm ... someone tell the Americans that their team finished tied for 9th ... with 7 other teams. That's like cheering for the guy who lost in the 100m semifinal. Remember those Cool Runnings dudes that didn't make the Jamaica sprint team and had to do bobsledding instead? That's the US team. The US team is like an 8-8, 9-7 NFL team that doesn't make the playoff. the US team is like a team in a bowl game you don't watch and forget it even existed 2 days after it happened.

This is the US National team:

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Keyword being "MOMENT". They won for the way they won the game verses Algeria.

[sailor]

your disdain for the team doesn't take away from the moment.

[Willmore]

your disdain for the team doesn't take away from the moment.

Once again, what moment? They barely beat ALGERIA.

If Alabama scores a touchdown to win on a Hail Mary against a I-AA school, is that a great moment? No, it's a moment they avoid extreme humiliation.

It seems I have a greater respect and higher expectations from the US national team, than US nationals do. The US team isn't bad, they are, in fact, pretty good, however they are a victim to decades of bad coaching, an underdeveloped, over-managed and just generally crappy MLS, and an asystematic player development program. The US soccer program can be great, in 12 years, if they put their mind to it, they can be a great team, on par with Germany and Spain, but right now, they are just where the world cup showed them to be - tied for 9th with 7 other teams.

[Dan G]

Once again, what moment? They barely beat ALGERIA.

If Alabama scores a touchdown to win on a Hail Mary against a I-AA school, is that a great moment? No, it's a moment they avoid extreme humiliation.

How many goals do you expect to see in a soccer match.

Also, you seem to be undermining Algeria. Although they looked weak in the World Cup, Algeria are a decent team. Obviously they qualified for the World Cup, so they must've done something right.
Think of all the countries that didn't qualify: Egypt, Russia, Sweden, Columbia, etc...

[Willmore]

How many goals do you expect to see in a soccer match.

Also, you seem to be undermining Algeria. Although they looked weak in the World Cup, Algeria are a decent team. Obviously they qualified for the World Cup, so they must've done something right.
Think of all the countries that didn't qualify: Egypt, Russia, Sweden, Columbia, etc...

They qualified from the CAF. They lost to Gambia and only managed a tie against Liberia and Rwanda in qualifying. Algeria is not a good football team.

PS: Where in the world is Columbia? Colombia I'm aware of, did you mean The District of Columbia? It's not a country.

[Suspect Chin]

More fallout (http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=808865&sec=europe&cc=5901&campaign=rss&source=soccernet) from the French team. Henry retires and joins the MLS.

[sailor]

Once again, what moment? They barely beat ALGERIA.

If Alabama scores a touchdown to win on a Hail Mary against a I-AA school, is that a great moment? No, it's a moment they avoid extreme humiliation.

It seems I have a greater respect and higher expectations from the US national team, than US nationals do. The US team isn't bad, they are, in fact, pretty good, however they are a victim to decades of bad coaching, an underdeveloped, over-managed and just generally crappy MLS, and an asystematic player development program. The US soccer program can be great, in 12 years, if they put their mind to it, they can be a great team, on par with Germany and Spain, but right now, they are just where the world cup showed them to be - tied for 9th with 7 other teams.

9th on the planet isn't xabi.

[Dan G]

9th on the planet isn't xabi.

I see what you did there.

[Dan 'Hampton]

Spurs new kit is fantastic. The limeys do look ready to combust in the San Jose sun.

[sailor]

I see what you did there.

yeah, not too proud of it.

[KnoxHarrington]

I gotta say, Fenway Park was a pretty cool looking venue for that Celtic FC game tonight. It at least looked like one of the great old football stadiums in England.

[Snoogans]

I gotta say, Fenway Park was a pretty cool looking venue for that Celtic FC game tonight. It at least looked like one of the great old football stadiums in England.

they played sporting lisbon right?

[KnoxHarrington]

they played sporting lisbon right?

Yeah, they did. 1-1, Celtic won in penalty kicks.

[airjacobs]

The only soccer they show on tv here from overseas thats in english is premier league. Im not gonna watch MLS. Id have to get so in it would be insane. but I like watching spanish league when i can and the premier league games so I need a team in the premier league. I was gonna go with newcastle but those fags just got relegated.

[Dan G]

The only soccer they show on tv here from overseas thats in english is premier league. Im not gonna watch MLS. Id have to get so in it would be insane. but I like watching spanish league when i can and the premier league games so I need a team in the premier league. I was gonna go with newcastle but those fags just got relegated.

Newcastle were promoted. They're back in the Premier League this season.