Football (Soccer) thread

[Willmore]

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

Doesn't make them any less faggy.

[Snoogans]

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.

http://soccermaze.com/stores/images/Everton_logo.jpg

[Sofa_King]

was anyone else at Red Bull Arena yesterday for the tournament? Got to see Red Bulls (with Henry), Tottenham Hotspurs, Manchester City, and Sporting Lisbon. The level of play wasn't that high due to it being an exhibition match, but it was still great to see some of the big name EPL players on our turf (no Tevez, Crouch, Defoe, or Lennon, unfortunately). I was a little surprised to see that Adebayor was getting a lot of boos from the crowd. I was pretty excited to see the big man. Anyway, it was a good time. The highlight was probably the supporters chanting "FUCK YOU, ASSHOLE" whenever the opposition goalie made a goal kick. True New York style.

[KnoxHarrington]

Diego Maradona...FIRED

The Argentine Football Association said Tuesday it would not renew his contract. The federation had offered Maradona a four-year contract through the 2014 World Cup, but Maradona said he would do so only if his entire staff remained.
That was unacceptable to Argentine Football Association president Julio Grondona. He had asked for several assistants to be replaced. One of them was Maradona's close friend Alejandro Mancuso. The federation said its executive committee unanimously decided to not keep Mardona.

That crazy fatass cokehead did a much better job than I thought he would at the World Cup.

Whoever gets the new job is going to have to shit in a regular old fashioned toilet, unfortunately.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100727/ap_on_sp_so_ne/soc_maradona_s_future;_ylt=Ar9mHx.nFS.RXPYhDRAxU44 LMxIF;_ylu=X3oDMTJtdmVuZjk5BGFzc2V0A2FwLzIwMTAwNzI 3L3NvY19tYXJhZG9uYV9zX2Z1dHVyZQRjcG9zAzMEcG9zAzcEc 2VjA3luX3RvcF9zdG9yeQRzbGsDbWFyYWRvbmFvdXRh

[Dan G]

Less than a month after the World Cup ended, countries are back playing today and tomorrow as they begin preparations for the next World Cup and other upcoming tournaments.

Tonight the US plays Brazil at New Meadowlands Stadium.

8pm est live on ESPN2 and Univision.

[Sofa_King]

is anyone doing fantasy Premier League this year? I registered on the Barclay's Premier League site. If someone has/will set up a league, I would definitely join.

[Dan G]

is anyone doing fantasy Premier League this year? I registered on the Barclay's Premier League site. If someone has/will set up a league, I would definitely join.

I'm doing an I Know the Score league.

Check the Premier League topic to join and see about people joining your fantasy league.

http://www.ronfez.net/forums/showthread.php?t=88171

[Snoogans]

is anyone doing fantasy Premier League this year? I registered on the Barclay's Premier League site. If someone has/will set up a league, I would definitely join.

im in an espn league with like a cap for your team type thing

[Willmore]

Exciting Europa League action. Lokomotiv Moscow vs Lausanne-Sport, a second division Swiss team. It's into the penalty shoot-out.

[Dan G]

Euro qualifiers start today. The Euro's are basically the World Cup, but only featuring European countries. The tournament isn't until 2012, but qualifying begins today.

Most games you'll have to find online, but Fox Soccer Channel will have England vs. Bulgaria live at 3pm est today.

[Dan G]

Champions League starts today.

Matches today:

http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/6764/championsleague1.jpg

Matches tomorrow:

http://img836.imageshack.us/img836/5539/championsleague2.jpg

[Dan G]

USA vs. Poland tonight in an international friendly.

Live from Chicago at 7:30pm est. on Fox Soccer Channel.

[cougarjake13]

i guess this weekend is a scheduled week off for the EPL ??

[Dan G]

i guess this weekend is a scheduled week off for the EPL ??

Pretty much all of Europe actually. Countries are attempting to qualify for the Euro's in 2012.

[Dan G]

USA vs. Colombia tonight in an international friendly.

Live from Philadelphia at 8:00pm est. on ESPN2.

[cougarjake13]

Pretty much all of Europe actually. Countries are attempting to qualify for the Euro's in 2012.




ahhh


so who won usa poland ?

[Dan G]

ahhh


so who won usa poland ?

2-2 draw.

[ozzie]

USA vs. Colombia tonight in an international friendly.

Live from Philadelphia at 8:00pm est. on ESPN2.

I wish I'd missed this one.

[Alice S. Fuzzybutt]

Kind of bummed about this. (http://goal.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/10/13/angel-probably-wont-return-to-red-bulls/)

[Willmore]

Kind of bummed about this. (http://goal.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/10/13/angel-probably-wont-return-to-red-bulls/)

Eh. Angel is alright. But Archangels are the shit.

[realmenhatelife]

Just announced that Russia will host the 2018 World Cup
Qatar will host 2022

[Willmore]

Just announced that Russia will host the 2018 World Cup
Qatar will host 2022

Woooo Russia!!!!

[Snoogans]

i was just checkin out the tables for some of the lower levels in england and I see Leeds is 4th in the championship. I was reading about some of the shit that happened there and its cool to see them back competing.

[Willmore]

i was just checkin out the tables for some of the lower levels in england and I see Leeds is 4th in the championship. I was reading about some of the shit that happened there and its cool to see them back competing.

Being 4th in the championship isn't really competing. Compared to what they were in the 70s, this is like the Oakland Athletics playing in AAA and being sort of OK.

[Snoogans]

Being 4th in the championship isn't really competing. Compared to what they were in the 70s, this is like the Oakland Athletics playing in AAA and being sort of OK.

i understand but what they were a few years ago they have to get back right. damn you hate everything. all that rain makes you bitter

[Willmore]

i understand but what they were a few years ago they have to get back right. damn you hate everything. all that rain makes you bitter

Possibly. But realistically, they are a brand, they make a lot of money. they were horribly mismanaged in recent years. They still have a crappy chairman, but they can still generate enough cash to be far better than anyone in The Championship.

[KnoxHarrington]

FIFA president Sepp Blatter is getting ripped for saying that gay people should butch it up for a while if they go to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

Today, the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association and other gay rights activists are condemning his words — and renewing their objection to having the tournament played in a country where homosexual behavior is illegal.

CNN has posted video of Blatter answering a question concerning whether homosexual fans should be worried about having the World Cup held in Qatar. As you'll see, after the comment about refraining from sex, he goes on at length to make the case that while "in football we have no boundaries," Qatar is home to "another culture because it is another religion."

But, Blatter also says, if homosexual fans "want to watch a match somewhere in Qatar in 2022, I'm sure they will be admitted to such matches."

John Amaechi, a former NBA player who came out in 2007, says that through Blatter's comments "FIFA has endorsed the marginalization of LGBT people around the world."

Nice job, FIFA. You put the World Cup in a desert hellhole that doesn't have the facilities for it yet, and now you tell people that they have to conform to this place's ass-backwards social norms when you go there. Hey, look, Qatar, if you agree to host something like this, you have to be willing to accept that people who don't quite agree with you on everything will show up for it.

Hope those bribes you got were worth it.

http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2010/12/14/132056069/fifa-chief-under-fire-for-saying-gays-should-avoid-sex-at-2022-world-cup?sc=fb&cc=fp

[Snoogans]

FIFA president Sepp Blatter is getting ripped for saying that gay people should butch it up for a while if they go to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.



Nice job, FIFA. You put the World Cup in a desert hellhole that doesn't have the facilities for it yet, and now you tell people that they have to conform to this place's ass-backwards social norms when you go there. Hey, look, Qatar, if you agree to host something like this, you have to be willing to accept that people who don't quite agree with you on everything will show up for it.

Hope those bribes you got were worth it.

http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2010/12/14/132056069/fifa-chief-under-fire-for-saying-gays-should-avoid-sex-at-2022-world-cup?sc=fb&cc=fp

i bet they put it in Qatar so Landon Donovan couldnt play. They are always tryin to fuck america like that, keeping our queers out

[KnoxHarrington]

Sepp Blatter has a cunning plan for the 2022 World Cup: play it in winter.

FIFA's top officials left open the option of rescheduling the 2022 World Cup in Qatar to avoid the blistering summer.

Any decision would require extensive talks with soccer federations and other overseers of the sport, they said Thursday.

In separate remarks, FIFA president Sepp Blatter and general secretary Jerome Valcke said moving the Qatar matches to winter deserves study. It could protect players from heat and show flexibility for future bid cities.

"FIFA's job is to have a World Cup that protects the players so we take note of the recommendations and go through the list of requirements," Blatter told journalists in Qatar in his first visit since the tiny Gulf nation was awarded the World Cup this month. "We will look into this and make the right decision."



This, of course, would play havoc with the schedules of most of the top associations in soccer.

And weren't we told that the 120+ degree temperatures in Qatar in summer wouldn't be an issue because they'd air condition the field, or some shit like that?

Jesus, Blatter has to go.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/12/16/fifa-winter-2022-world-cup-qatar_n_797644.html

[sailor]

why wouldn't this have come under discussion during the bidding process? kinda silly to start these talks now after they've already been awarded the tourney.

[cougarjake13]

why wouldn't this have come under discussion during the bidding process? kinda silly to start these talks now after they've already been awarded the tourney.

its 12 years from now


they have plenty of time to take it back and award it to someone else

[NickyL0885]

its 12 years from now


they have plenty of time to take it back and award it to someone else

Exactly. That is what some are thinking for why US was past over. B/c if needed, we could get things ready in a hurry if need be b/c we already have stadiums built and shit loads of hotels.

[cougarjake13]

Exactly. That is what some are thinking for why US was past over. B/c if needed, we could get things ready in a hurry if need be b/c we already have stadiums built and shit loads of hotels.

true but they coulda just gave it to the us in first place and not had to worry

[Snoogans]

true but they coulda just gave it to the us in first place and not had to worry

but they will at some point. we are kinda like Miami for the SB. We'll get it once in awhile, but they also are gonna try some new things and try to open up areas, knowing that if something goes wrong, they just call miami

[sailor]

its 12 years from now


they have plenty of time to take it back and award it to someone else

but it seems like they never even realized it might be a problem until just now.

[cougarjake13]

but they will at some point. we are kinda like Miami for the SB. We'll get it once in awhile, but they also are gonna try some new things and try to open up areas, knowing that if something goes wrong, they just call miami

i understand that aspect of it and i dont be grudge new countries getting the games but they should at least have stadiums in place and have more than a few rec league versions of soccer



like all those stadiums in south africa, yeh it was great cause it gace jobs for a while building them but what happens now ? or those ones in korea what ever happened to them ??

[Snoogans]

i understand that aspect of it and i dont be grudge new countries getting the games but they should at least have stadiums in place and have more than a few rec league versions of soccer



like all those stadiums in south africa, yeh it was great cause it gace jobs for a while building them but what happens now ? or those ones in korea what ever happened to them ??

its the same with the olympics. thats up to the country, not FIFA. FIFA is tryin to expose soccer to a broader fan base. A country wants to waste money and then have useless stadiums, fuck it, thats on them

[cougarjake13]

its the same with the olympics. thats up to the country, not FIFA. FIFA is tryin to expose soccer to a broader fan base. A country wants to waste money and then have useless stadiums, fuck it, thats on them

just seems like money that could be better well spent


but i get why they do it

[Snoogans]

Anyone checkin out any of this EPL triple header? I guess its boxing day or something in England. Right now Man City and Villa are in the 2nd half. At 1230 Everton is on (both those on FSC) and then at 3 on ESPN2 is Man U

[cougarjake13]

Anyone checkin out any of this EPL triple header? I guess its boxing day or something in England. Right now Man City and Villa are in the 2nd half. At 1230 Everton is on (both those on FSC) and then at 3 on ESPN2 is Man U

i had to work but i dvr'd all of the games

[goreds2]

Not sure if you knew this....

SiriusXM and Manchester United Football Club Announce Exclusive Broadcasting Agreement

http://drmag.tss-radio.com/2011/01/siriusxm-and-manchester-united-football-club-announce-exclusive-broadcasting-agreement/

[KnoxHarrington]

In a match that's just so uniquely British, today's FA Cup action sees mighty Manchester United taking on fifth-tier Crawley. How different are these teams?

United, a world power with three European titles and famous players such as Wayne Rooney and Ryan Giggs, has a four-point lead in the Premier League as it tries for a record 19th English title.
Crawley has never played above the fifth tier of English soccer and, until this year, struggled to attract crowds of more than 500 to its non-league matches.
The tiny southeast club would become a household name if it wins Saturday at Old Trafford.
"It's a dream come true for the club,'' Crawley chairman Victor Marley told The Associated Press. "The opportunity to perform in front of 75,000 people is something that every player, every manager aspires to do. It's also a fantastic moment for the people of Crawley, to go and see their team play the future champions of England. It's what any non-league club would ever have wished or hoped for.''
Crawley became only the sixth non-league team since the end of World War II - and the first in 17 years - to reach this stage in the FA Cup after beating league clubs Swindon, Derby and Torquay.
It stands to receive "in excess of 1 million pounds ($1.6 million),'' according to Marley, in gate receipts, television revenue and other add-ons from the United match.


Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/soccer/02/18/crawley.united.ap/index.html#ixzz1EQSjqTN8

I guess about the closest you get to this in American sports is the early rounds of the NCAA basketball tournament. No fucking way pro teams would allow themselves to play teams outside the league, however.

How awesome would it be if Crawley won?

[Snoogans]

Everton kicked Chelseas pasty asses out of the FA cup today

[Snoogans]

In a match that's just so uniquely British, today's FA Cup action sees mighty Manchester United taking on fifth-tier Crawley. How different are these teams?



I guess about the closest you get to this in American sports is the early rounds of the NCAA basketball tournament. No fucking way pro teams would allow themselves to play teams outside the league, however.

How awesome would it be if Crawley won?

they got some work to do down 1-0 in the 40th

[KnoxHarrington]

they got some work to do down 1-0 in the 40th

I was trying to figure out how this would work out in American sports terms. If you look at baseball's league structure, the fifth tier would be full-season Class A leagues like the South Atlantic League and Midwest League. So it would be like the New York Yankees playing the Augusta Green Jackets or something like that.

Except even that doesn't really work, because a class A team is made up of rookies on their way up the ladder, and Crawley seems to be made up of more veteran players who just aren't good enough to play any higher. So it's probably more like some independent minor league team than that.

[Snoogans]

I was trying to figure out how this would work out in American sports terms. If you look at baseball's league structure, the fifth tier would be full-season Class A leagues like the South Atlantic League and Midwest League. So it would be like the New York Yankees playing the Augusta Green Jackets or something like that.

Except even that doesn't really work, because a class A team is made up of rookies on their way up the ladder, and Crawley seems to be made up of more veteran players who just aren't good enough to play any higher. So it's probably more like some independent minor league team than that.

Newark Bears. And being Crawley is only down 1-0 at half, its alot like the Newark Bears vs the Mets

[Dan G]

I was trying to figure out how this would work out in American sports terms. If you look at baseball's league structure, the fifth tier would be full-season Class A leagues like the South Atlantic League and Midwest League. So it would be like the New York Yankees playing the Augusta Green Jackets or something like that.

Except even that doesn't really work, because a class A team is made up of rookies on their way up the ladder, and Crawley seems to be made up of more veteran players who just aren't good enough to play any higher. So it's probably more like some independent minor league team than that.

I guess the closest we could compare to would be if an NFL team played a team from the CFL or XFL, if that league was still around.

I'd like to give thanks to those who quit on 'I Know the Score.' Finally, I have taken over the top spot.

[Snoogans]

I guess the closest we could compare to would be if an NFL team played a team from the CFL or XFL, if that league was still around.

I'd like to give thanks to those who quit on 'I Know the Score.' Finally, I have taken over the top spot.

yea i forgot for like 4 straight weeks once the games started jumpin around cause of cup matches. it got so confusing, so i just said fuck this

[cougarjake13]

yea i forgot for like 4 straight weeks once the games started jumpin around cause of cup matches. it got so confusing, so i just said fuck this

they used to send me reminders but i havent been getting them lately maybe theyre in junk flder who knows

[cougarjake13]

made my picks for next 2 weeks



hopefully i can do better than i have

[Snoogans]

fox soccer channel. Barcelona vs Real Madrid. Starts in 7 min. Champions league semi final 2nd leg

Barca up 2-0 with 2 away goals on aggregate

[cougarjake13]

uefa final




barca 2

man u 1


at the 60 minute mark



great game so far

[Snoogans]

fuckin Barca man. That third goal esp by David Villa was fuckin brilliant. Plus they won me 70 bucks

[cougarjake13]

fuckin Barca man. That third goal esp by David Villa was fuckin brilliant. Plus they won me 70 bucks

it almost seems unfair with all the talent they have

[cougarjake13]

2 nil spain over usa


its the beginning of a massacre


32 minutes in


should be illegal how good spain is

[NickyL0885]

USA vs Canada tonight. Gold Cup group stage.

[Snoogans]

what channel is the game on tonight, espn 2 or FSC?

[sailor]

Gotta fuck those Canucks up.

[NickyL0885]

what channel is the game on tonight, espn 2 or FSC?

FSC at 730.

FSC has all the USA matches.

[disneyspy]

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[cougarjake13]

FSC at 730.

FSC has all the USA matches.

was thinking of goin to the usa panama game on saturday but if the big guys arent gonna play then its a waste of money


is there anywhere i can look to see whos gonna play ??

[sailor]

was thinking of goin to the usa panama game on saturday but if the big guys arent gonna play then its a waste of money


is there anywhere i can look to see whos gonna play ??

the games count now, so i'd imagine most top players would be in.

[Dan G]

the games count now, so i'd imagine most top players would be in.

This tournament is basically the World Cup for North and Central American countries, so you'll see the top guys playing.

In 2009 the US used a "B" team because the Gold Cup and Confederations Cup were a week apart and the Confederations Cup was considered more important.

No Confederations Cup for the US this year, so all focus is on the Gold Cup.

[sailor]

nice finish by clint there. 2-0

[cougarjake13]

This tournament is basically the World Cup for North and Central American countries, so you'll see the top guys playing.

In 2009 the US used a "B" team because the Gold Cup and Confederations Cup were a week apart and the Confederations Cup was considered more important.

No Confederations Cup for the US this year, so all focus is on the Gold Cup.



well i know howard and dempsey would be there since EPL is over


but i wasnt sure about donovan since the MLS is still playing

[Dan G]

well i know howard and dempsey would be there since EPL is over


but i wasnt sure about donovan since the MLS is still playing

MLS has never adopted the international schedule, so typically MLS players leave their clubs to play for country. This applies for tournaments and friendlies.

[Snoogans]

MLS has never adopted the international schedule, so typically MLS players leave their clubs to play for country. This applies for tournaments and friendlies.

yea the red bulls are currently having their clocks cleaned cause they are without their best defender and Aguadelo, one of their best attackers

[Dan G]

Mexico's chances of repeating as Gold Cup champions just got a lot slimmer.

Starting goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa and four teammates were removed from the Mexican national team on Thursday afternoon after positive drug tests for the substance "Clenbuterol", a banned stimulant that can be used to ease the symptoms of chronic breathing disorders.

The following players Francisco Javier Rodriguez, Antonio "Sinha" Naelson, Christian Bermudez, Edgar Duenas, and Ochoa face a suspension of up to a year depending on whether or not the positive drug tests were not accidential. In a press conference, the Mexican Football Federation speculated that the players consumed chicken that was tainted with the drug and will request replacements to CONCACAF. The removals come just one day after defender Ricardo Osorio also left the team due to an injury.

The removals have major ramifications for El Tri, who lose their starting goalkeeper as well as several key players at the start of the Gold Cup.

http://www.soccerbyives.net/soccer_by_ives/2011/06/ochoa-and-five-other-players-removed-from-mexico-gold-cup-team-after-positive-drug-tests.html

[Snoogans]

Mexico's chances of repeating as Gold Cup champions just got a lot slimmer.

Starting goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa and four teammates were removed from the Mexican national team on Thursday afternoon after positive drug tests for the substance "Clenbuterol", a banned stimulant that can be used to ease the symptoms of chronic breathing disorders.

The following players Francisco Javier Rodriguez, Antonio "Sinha" Naelson, Christian Bermudez, Edgar Duenas, and Ochoa face a suspension of up to a year depending on whether or not the positive drug tests were not accidential. In a press conference, the Mexican Football Federation speculated that the players consumed chicken that was tainted with the drug and will request replacements to CONCACAF. The removals come just one day after defender Ricardo Osorio also left the team due to an injury.

The removals have major ramifications for El Tri, who lose their starting goalkeeper as well as several key players at the start of the Gold Cup.

http://www.soccerbyives.net/soccer_by_ives/2011/06/ochoa-and-five-other-players-removed-from-mexico-gold-cup-team-after-positive-drug-tests.html

Chicharito will still score 6 goals against us

[Tenbatsuzen]

yea the red bulls are currently having their clocks cleaned cause they are without their best defender and Aguadelo, one of their best attackers

I'm... I'm ok with this!

[cougarjake13]

MLS has never adopted the international schedule, so typically MLS players leave their clubs to play for country. This applies for tournaments and friendlies.

i know its bc they dont wanna go up the nfl but its a pain in the ass

[Dan G]

i know its bc they dont wanna go up the nfl but its a pain in the ass

It's not that, MLS could easily not schedule games during these times, but they decide to go on. It ends up hurting them because some teams lose their best players. The Galaxy have enough star power that losing Landon Donovan may not hurt as much, but a team like NYRB are missing a key scorer in Dwayne DeRosario and a great guy to come off the bench in Juan Agudelo.

[Dan G]

Tonight's Cuba vs. Mexico match could be a mess. Mexico have 5 players suspended and now comes word that 7 Cuban's have defected, possibly leaving them with only 11 available for tonight.

I wonder if any goalies have defected?

[NickyL0885]

Tonight's Cuba vs. Mexico match could be a mess. Mexico have 5 players suspended and now comes word that 7 Cuban's have defected, possibly leaving them with only 11 available for tonight.

I wonder if any goalies have defected?

Why does Cuba even bother having a team? The qualify for this tournament again and again players defect.

[Dan G]

Defection rumors appear to be false as Cuba have players on the bench.

The defections will happen eventually, they always do in this tournament.

For those unaware, the Gold Cup always takes place in the US.

[sailor]

For those unaware, the Gold Cup always takes place in the US.

at least partly. mexico has co-hosted twice.

[Dan G]

Is there a reason as to why Mexico doesn't get full hosting rights? I mean, they did host the World Cup in 1990, so if they're good enough for that, surely, they have the capabilities to host a tournament at a much smaller level.

[Snoogans]

Is there a reason as to why Mexico doesn't get full hosting rights? I mean, they did host the World Cup in 1990, so if they're good enough for that, surely, they have the capabilities to host a tournament at a much smaller level.

maybe they havent done a good job keeping up some of those stadiums.

Maybe its because they decided to start throwing bags of piss at any opposing country that comes into Azteca

[cougarjake13]

Tonight's Cuba vs. Mexico match could be a mess. Mexico have 5 players suspended and now comes word that 7 Cuban's have defected, possibly leaving them with only 11 available for tonight.

I wonder if any goalies have defected?

i always wonder why cuba still plays int'l games when almost every time they do someones trying to defect

[Tenbatsuzen]

Is there a reason as to why Mexico doesn't get full hosting rights? I mean, they did host the World Cup in 1990, so if they're good enough for that, surely, they have the capabilities to host a tournament at a much smaller level.

maybe they havent done a good job keeping up some of those stadiums.

Maybe its because they decided to start throwing bags of piss at any opposing country that comes into Azteca

Maybe it's because it's a drug-war infested hellhole

[cougarjake13]

Maybe it's because it's a drug-war infested hellhole

fuck yeh


who the fuck would wanna go there ??


theyd prob try to kidnap donovan for ransom

[Dan G]

theyd prob try to kidnap donovan for ransom

Well, he did piss on their sacred field, so they already have a vendetta against him.

[Tenbatsuzen]

Can we fire Bradley now? Please? Last night was a JOKE.

[sailor]

we'll get past guadaloupe easily, no reason to panic over bradley.

[Tenbatsuzen]

we'll get past guadaloupe easily, no reason to panic over bradley.

the same thing was said about Panama.

The team under Bradley NEVER plays a complete game. Happened against England and Algeria in WC too.

[Snoogans]

we'll get past guadaloupe easily, no reason to panic over bradley.

i dont know, man. Every single game under this guy it seems, they come out completely flat. He never has the team ready to play. He also makes alot of questionable roster and lineup moves

[ozzie]

Does anyone understand the US strategy in this tournament?

I mean, they managed to reach the finals, but overall, wtf?

I don't get this 4-5-1, and what's the thinking behind not starting Landon the last two games?

I'll be watching Saturday, but I'm not overly optimistic about their chances against Mexico at this point.

[sailor]

I heard Landon was just exhausted before the Jamaica match. I think they went with it last match because it worked before.

[Snoogans]

Does anyone understand the US strategy in this tournament?

I mean, they managed to reach the finals, but overall, wtf?

I don't get this 4-5-1, and what's the thinking behind not starting Landon the last two games?

I'll be watching Saturday, but I'm not overly optimistic about their chances against Mexico at this point.

he was at a wedding for his cousin. He didnt get back with the team til like 5 hours before the jamaica match. Thats why

[ozzie]

he was at a wedding for his cousin. He didnt get back with the team til like 5 hours before the jamaica match. Thats why

Ok, but really, bench him again for the first half last night just because "it worked before"??

Even after the slow starts they've had throughout this thing?

[NickyL0885]

Ok, but really, bench him again for the first half last night just because "it worked before"??

Even after the slow starts they've had throughout this thing?

It has worked 2 games in a room, so I can't complain. Bradley has made good substitutions lately. Freddy Adu came out of nowhere. I would have figured Edu to come in. As far as the 4-5-1, I believe it allows more players in the midfield to help control the ball. It's a different look, which is why we dominated Jamaica. They didn't expect that formation and it took away their speed.

[Snoogans]

Ok, but really, bench him again for the first half last night just because "it worked before"??

Even after the slow starts they've had throughout this thing?

part of it is also, donovan is 29, and so bradley is tryin to find replacements and players for the future. Alot of these guys might not make the 2014 WC team, these older guys. SO he has to be careful

[cougarjake13]

part of it is also, donovan is 29, and so bradley is tryin to find replacements and players for the future. Alot of these guys might not make the 2014 WC team, these older guys. SO he has to be careful

exactly and what better way to find out if u have the talent u need on ur roster then in a mini cup gimmick

[ozzie]

It has worked 2 games in a room, so I can't complain. Bradley has made good substitutions lately. Freddy Adu came out of nowhere. I would have figured Edu to come in. As far as the 4-5-1, I believe it allows more players in the midfield to help control the ball. It's a different look, which is why we dominated Jamaica. They didn't expect that formation and it took away their speed.

Ok, I'll admit that he's made some timely substitutions, and made adjustments that have "worked", but it's infuriating to watch this team come out flat almost every f'ing game.

How many times in the last WC did they have to play from behind?

And it's still happening.

I just question the strategy of playing conservative against a team like Panama, on our home turf for Christ's sake, and hoping to spark a late goal with Adu and Donovan in the second half.

And, yeah, I realize this is a "mini cup gimmick", but I fucking despise Mexico, and would hate to get embarrassed on Saturday.

I would love to see them take an early lead on those fuckers, and quiet what is liable to be a majority Mexican crowd in SoCal.

Not to mention, a win on Saturday means playing in the Confederations Cup in Brazil a year before the WC there.

[sailor]

Fuck Mexico.

[Dan G]

Freddy Adu gets the start for the US.

He played 24 minutes in their last match, before that it was 2 years ago when he last played for the US. He had a great season in Turkey this season, so it's cool to see him develop. And to think, he's only 21.

Let's go USA!

[Snoogans]

I cant believe Adu got the start and they moved Donovan to forward for the first time i can remember. But, his crazy shit has worked the last 2 games so, lets hope it works tonight


FUCK MEXICO

[spoon]

Go Mexico!


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[cougarjake13]

I cant believe Adu got the start and they moved Donovan to forward for the first time i can remember. But, his crazy shit has worked the last 2 games so, lets hope it works tonight


FUCK MEXICO



FUCK MEXICO IN ITS FUCK HOLE !!!!!!!!



grey cause white doesnt show up good

[cougarjake13]

Go Mexico!


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ur just anti american arent you ??

[Snoogans]

Yeahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh




Adu Huge Early. I Cant Believe It

[cougarjake13]

Ok, I'll admit that he's made some timely substitutions, and made adjustments that have "worked", but it's infuriating to watch this team come out flat almost every f'ing game.

How many times in the last WC did they have to play from behind?

And it's still happening.

I just question the strategy of playing conservative against a team like Panama, on our home turf for Christ's sake, and hoping to spark a late goal with Adu and Donovan in the second half.

And, yeah, I realize this is a "mini cup gimmick", but I fucking despise Mexico, and would hate to get embarrassed on Saturday.

I would love to see them take an early lead on those fuckers, and quiet what is liable to be a majority Mexican crowd in SoCal.

Not to mention, a win on Saturday means playing in the Confederations Cup in Brazil a year before the WC there.

ur last post is the most important

i hope they can pull it off

[spoon]

ur just anti american arent you ??

Nope, just want to keep soccer where it belongs.

This game is going to end like the Alamo! Give it time for the Mexican roids to kick in baby!

[Snoogans]

YESSSS

Donovan wow

Bradley looks like a fuckin genius right now, we NEVER start like this

[cougarjake13]

Nope, just want to keep soccer where it belongs.

This game is going to end like the Alamo! Give it time for the Mexican roids to kick in baby!

ok cause ur rooting for a canadian baseball team, a hockey team that used to be canadian and now a mexican soccer team

[cougarjake13]

YESSSS

Donovan wow

Bradley looks like a fuckin genius right now, we NEVER start like this



yep and if it didnt work they woulda killed him


glad it has

[spoon]

I root for any team other than the US in soccer.

And by your logic, a fan of Freddy Adu is rooting for Ghana? Take that first goal off the board for CJ!

[Snoogans]

jesus howard, what a tool

[sailor]

is this game only in spanish?

2-1...crazy!

missed the start, did cherundolo get hurt?

[Snoogans]

is this game only in spanish?

2-1...crazy!

fox soccer channel

[Snoogans]

that was shoddy D but howard coulda flattened out a bit better

[sailor]

fox soccer channel

Thanks, they listed it as sports misc, not soccer in the channel guide. Fuck!!

[Snoogans]

howard is having a terrible day and the D has been really shaky since they subbed out Cherundalo

[Snoogans]

ever since we got the 2nd goal we fell alseep. mexico looks like they put it on us but its mostly are shit

[spoon]

What's the score?

Is the alamo on roid fire yet?

[Snoogans]

man that was a nice strike. thats more on the D than howard on that goal

3-2 mexico now

[sailor]

Fucking Howard.

[sailor]

Btw, I think if the last guy tapped in on the 2nd Mexican goal it would have been offside.

[sailor]

Crossbar!

[spoon]

try a raccoon hat

[Snoogans]

jesus Tim

[sailor]

Nice touch on that goal.

[sailor]

Bradley should have put that away.

[spoon]

Ok just turned this shit on and I hope we'll have the INS/check points to exit the stadium and get back into the country.

Wow, just laying down diving all over the place. I simply can't take it. Literally lasted 2 minutes watching it.

[spoon]

Guess there isn't any D in USA.

[spoon]

perhaps if you spell it out, but that's a LONG chant

[Tenbatsuzen]

I was at the Union game and the vibe at the U's match conclusion was really great. I knew when the US was up 2-0, I couldn't stop thinking about the Confederations Cup game against Brazil 2 years ago.

I stayed at PPL's club suite to watch the end of the Gold Cup game - people were fucking pissed. I don't blame them. Said it before - this team NEVER plays a full 90 minutes.

[spoon]

I was at the Union game and the vibe at the U's match conclusion was really great. I knew when the US was up 2-0, I couldn't stop thinking about the Confederations Cup game against Brazil 2 years ago.

I stayed at PPL's club suite to watch the end of the Gold Cup game - people were fucking pissed. I don't blame them. Said it before - this team NEVER plays a full 90 minutes.

Or they just aren't the better team and were out coached again. I didn't watch much, but what little I did seemed to show a team being out paced and clearly out of order on D. It seemed they were too slow and dumb to play against the Mexicans once they got a 2-0 lead, and never seemed to adjust to a 2-0 game which is usually easy in soccer to hold on. I may be wrong, but man did the game just open up even more and the US seemingly didn't make any true situational adjustment in game.

And yes, I was bored and actually watched more then I let on after my Jays finished off the Cards since everyone here was into it. I truly root for the other team too. It's not a joke. I want soccer to forever be the sport we BLOW at versus most of the world. I love it.

[spoon]

That being said, I'll root for the US women.

[Snoogans]

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this is a fan of that argentinian team who got relegated for the first time ever and the fans rioted. this is an old man watchin that game. Trust me, you dont need to know spanish to know what he is saying

[spoon]

seriously, i watched a little of this again bc it's the DOMINANT programming on espn and it's major news cycle

I CAN NOT take the fucking celebrations in this game! I truly root for 0-0 games now bc every fucking celebration they do makes me fucking puke in my mouth or worse. Watching fucking Swedish whores dance behind the US team after a somewhat meaningless game (seeding I do realize it) and look like a bunch of Fred from Brooklyn c's worn on my last nerve. I wish Wambach went over and headed a few of those bitches in the face. Still, they aren't as bad as the men, tied into the fucking diving and all. Get the fuck up and try to make me not HATE ur sport assholes.

[cougarjake13]

seriously, i watched a little of this again bc it's the DOMINANT programming on espn and it's major news cycle

I CAN NOT take the fucking celebrations in this game! I truly root for 0-0 games now bc every fucking celebration they do makes me fucking puke in my mouth or worse. Watching fucking Swedish whores dance behind the US team after a somewhat meaningless game (seeding I do realize it) and look like a bunch of Fred from Brooklyn c's worn on my last nerve. I wish Wambach went over and headed a few of those bitches in the face. Still, they aren't as bad as the men, tied into the fucking diving and all. Get the fuck up and try to make me not HATE ur sport assholes.



sadly its all aprt of the culture now


but do you feel the same way about nfl celebrations ? that there should be none as you are saying here for the soccer ones ?

[spoon]

sadly its all aprt of the culture now


but do you feel the same way about nfl celebrations ? that there should be none as you are saying here for the soccer ones ?

The to, chad johnson and shit like that, of course. HATE it in mlb too, like that hr enders where they have coordinated stuff and like WF mentioned in another thread when they go CRAZY for minutes bc of a walkoff win (#25 of 87 on the year) via a single or sac fly. I like when a guy cacthes a td and pts to the guy who through the sweet pass or the rb who runs it in and tap the helmets of the line who opened up the lane for him to get there.

[spoon]

Watched the US game today with my nieces and man was it tough to stomach. Brazil was so pathetic I couldn't believe it. Man is Wambach a clutch player, not to mention ballsy. She just attacked that pass with both a defender and goalie coming right at her. Insane finish and almost made the game tolerable in the end. Up until now the diving was MUCH better in the women's game, but man did this game kill that notion. Great comeback win though for a team up against it playing one person down and against the refs.

[Tenbatsuzen]

Union beats Everton in a well played friendly. Union pretty much dominated the entire game. Scored late on a ping-pong ball goal.

[Snoogans]

Union beats Everton in a well played friendly. Union pretty much dominated the entire game. Scored late on a ping-pong ball goal.

i didnt see any of it, do you happen to remember (if you knew bvefore) who or how many of evertons main guys they had in? bvased on the fact they lost, i would guess they had Louis Saha on the field

[Tenbatsuzen]

i didnt see any of it, do you happen to remember (if you knew bvefore) who or how many of evertons main guys they had in? bvased on the fact they lost, i would guess they had Louis Saha on the field

Starting XI:


Everton: Mucha, Neville, Baines, Heitinga, Jagielka, Coleman, Bilyaletdinov, Gueye, Arteta, Beckford, Cahill

I know Heitinga of Everton was red-carded late after the goal. Two yellows, and he fucking flipped his lid and was trying to get on the pitch after the final whistle to jaw at the ref.

I know for a fact that Howard wasn't playing (he was on vacation) but the Union wasn't playing a full side either - it was hot as balls at PPL tonight and the average age of the starting 11 was 23.

They're saving everyone for Real Madrid on Saturday.

[Snoogans]

Starting XI:


Everton: Mucha, Neville, Baines, Heitinga, Jagielka, Coleman, Bilyaletdinov, Gueye, Arteta, Beckford, Cahill

I know Heitinga of Everton was red-carded late after the goal. Two yellows, and he fucking flipped his lid and was trying to get on the pitch after the final whistle to jaw at the ref.

I know for a fact that Howard wasn't playing (he was on vacation) but the Union wasn't playing a full side either - it was hot as balls at PPL tonight and the average age of the starting 11 was 23.

They're saving everyone for Real Madrid on Saturday.

wow im actually surprised. Mucha is the backup goalkeeper and a complete fuckin bum, as evidenced by the fact he didnt play 1 minute last year despite tim howard sucking balls for 30 of the 38 games. So that explains alot. However, Neville, Baines, Jagielka, Arteta and Cahill are all regular starters, and Beckford is basically a starter, since he plays more than any other striker. Heitinga, Coleman and Bilyaletinov are also regular players who occasionally start. Though Bilyaletinov is a lazy cock who they are tryin to sell and no one wants. They had their 3 best players on the field (baines, Arteta and Jagielka, i dont count cahill til he shows he is passed this plantar faciatis).

And Gueye is like 20 but he saw significant time last year due to injuries and seems to be a big part of the future plans along with Jack Rodwell. Coleman should be but they are hinting at selling him to get another striker

[Tenbatsuzen]

Wow. I know CenturyLink is always the biggest MLS venue, but their friendly against Man U, they are PAAAAACKED. Good on Seattle.

[Tenbatsuzen]

wow im actually surprised. Mucha is the backup goalkeeper and a complete fuckin bum, as evidenced by the fact he didnt play 1 minute last year despite tim howard sucking balls for 30 of the 38 games. So that explains alot. However, Neville, Baines, Jagielka, Arteta and Cahill are all regular starters, and Beckford is basically a starter, since he plays more than any other striker. Heitinga, Coleman and Bilyaletinov are also regular players who occasionally start. Though Bilyaletinov is a lazy cock who they are tryin to sell and no one wants. They had their 3 best players on the field (baines, Arteta and Jagielka, i dont count cahill til he shows he is passed this plantar faciatis).

And Gueye is like 20 but he saw significant time last year due to injuries and seems to be a big part of the future plans along with Jack Rodwell. Coleman should be but they are hinting at selling him to get another striker

To add insult to injury, the player who scored the goal was from the Union's academy. He's 19, I think. The Union had a kid on who was 16 for the entire second half.

[Tenbatsuzen]

Does ANYONE think these Sounders jerseys are nice looking? Jesus Christ.

[NickyL0885]

Wow. I know CenturyLink is always the biggest MLS venue, but their friendly against Man U, they are PAAAAACKED. Good on Seattle.

Sounders get 35-40K a game during the season. They opened more seats for this game.

As far as the kits, they are the 3rd kit for the Sounders. I agree though....they are a bit much.

[Tenbatsuzen]

To add insult to injury, the player who scored the goal was from the Union's academy. He's 19, I think. The Union had a kid on who was 16 for the entire second half.

Excuse me, he's 17.

It was literally men vs. boys in the second half.

[Tenbatsuzen]

Sounders get 35-40K a game during the season. They opened more seats for this game.

As far as the kits, they are the 3rd kit for the Sounders. I agree though....they are a bit much.

The Northwest is soccer-rabid. Good on them and the Timbers. There are plans to slowly expand PPL to max out at 25k.

As for Seattle, the same ownership group owns the Seahawks and had those GOD AWFUL Seahawk jerseys, so I guess they thought this was a good idea.

[Snoogans]

To add insult to injury, the player who scored the goal was from the Union's academy. He's 19, I think. The Union had a kid on who was 16 for the entire second half.

was it on the D or on the goalie?

[Snoogans]

also, and it wouldnt make much difference but, arteta and cahill were out for most of last year, including the end. Im pretty sure this is the first game both have played in a few months. And Fellaini is still out and looks like he is gonna be sold to either chelsea or some team in france

[spoon]

good on them

[Tenbatsuzen]

was it on the D or on the goalie?

Mainly D. Ball bounced around like a pinball in the box, bad clear attempt, and then right place, right time, 1-on-1 with the keeper.

[Tenbatsuzen]

was it on the D or on the goalie?

And not for nothing, Everton played bad the entire match. There was almost never a credible threat until a yellow card free kick in the 87' minute or so. Union really dominated the match.

[Tenbatsuzen]

(and yes, I'm celebrating a win against Everton, but the U is gonna get fuckin' mopped Saturday night against Real Madrid.)

[Snoogans]

And not for nothing, Everton played bad the entire match. There was almost never a credible threat until a yellow card free kick in the 87' minute or so. Union really dominated the match.

yea they do that from time to time. especially early in the season. they tend to get way down early and fight back to come up just short of europe

[Tenbatsuzen]

Bob Bradley fired. Good. Maybe they can get Klinsmann or Kreis in there.

[cougarjake13]

Bob Bradley fired. Good. Maybe they can get Klinsmann or Kreis in there.

id prefer klinsmann

[Mertrude]

When Cherundolo pulled up lame against Mexico, and Bradley Sr.'s answer was Bornstein...his fate was sealed.

[Tenbatsuzen]

Klinsmann it is.

Here's what I can't understand:

Confed Cup, US up 2 on Brazil... lose.

World Cup, US ties ENG on luck, Beats ALG on luck, loses to Ghana... and Bradley is given an extension? Why?

Gold Cup, up 2, again... lose.

And the Men's team is on the hook to pay Bradley though the next few years, when everyone wants Klinsmann in the first place.

This is gonna be a battle of the wills between Sunil and Klinsmann.

[Tenbatsuzen]

I know he was never in the mix, but when asked about the US Men's Team vacancy, Peter Nowak said "I've got better things to do."

That's why the Philly fans adore this guy

[cougarjake13]

Klinsmann it is.

Here's what I can't understand:

Confed Cup, US up 2 on Brazil... lose.

World Cup, US ties ENG on luck, Beats ALG on luck, loses to Ghana... and Bradley is given an extension? Why?

Gold Cup, up 2, again... lose.

And the Men's team is on the hook to pay Bradley though the next few years, when everyone wants Klinsmann in the first place.

This is gonna be a battle of the wills between Sunil and Klinsmann.


however good klinsmann is
he still only has our us roster to work with

[Snoogans]

however good klinsmann is
he still only has our us roster to work with

our roster is better than bradley got it to play most games. They have beaten spain with the same guys they lost to mexico with.

Plus you need a good manager to spot the young guys to replace our aging players

[cougarjake13]

our roster is better than bradley got it to play most games. They have beaten spain with the same guys they lost to mexico with.

Plus you need a good manager to spot the young guys to replace our aging players

im sure just having him is goona improve the results dramatically but do you think the us will ever be in a spot to compete for the world cup beyond just making it out of the group stage ?

[Snoogans]

im sure just having him is goona improve the results dramatically but do you think the us will ever be in a spot to compete for the world cup beyond just making it out of the group stage ?

ever? yes, absolutely. Especially as youth participation in football continues to drop and soccers continues to rise (along with lacrosse)

[cougarjake13]

ever? yes, absolutely. Especially as youth participation in football continues to drop and soccers continues to rise (along with lacrosse)

but that'll be long after klinsmann's gone


but i guess he can establish a good foundational system

[Snoogans]

but that'll be long after klinsmann's gone


but i guess he can establish a good foundational system

its already happening. over the last 10 years football part is down 40% and soccer is up something like 97%

[epo]

its already happening. over the last 10 years football part is down 40% and soccer is up something like 97%

Its probably best for Klinsmann that this deal didn't happen a few years ago like was rumoured. Now he'll have the benefit of the shift in youth participation while he builds the USA Soccer program the right way.

[TeeBone]

Any interest in a fantasy EPL season?

[Snoogans]

Any interest in a fantasy EPL season?

im down

[TeeBone]

im down

With my Aston Villa roster being again decimated, this may be my saving grace to an enjoyable season.

See if you can get some folks on board and we can set soemthing up through yahoo or something like that...

[Snoogans]

With my Aston Villa roster being again decimated, this may be my saving grace to an enjoyable season.

See if you can get some folks on board and we can set soemthing up through yahoo or something like that...

ill let you know

and dont feel bad, everton hasnt done shit. feels like im destined for 7th again

[Tenbatsuzen]

I need to pick an EPL team. I was ready to go with Liverpool and then I heard about the Red Sox connection. I should just stay with Scotland and go Rangers.

[Snoogans]

I need to pick an EPL team. I was ready to go with Liverpool and then I heard about the Red Sox connection. I should just stay with Scotland and go Rangers.

you should root for arsenal. for the last few years they were alot like the jets

[epo]

I need to pick an EPL team. I was ready to go with Liverpool and then I heard about the Red Sox connection. I should just stay with Scotland and go Rangers.

http://www.chelseafc.com/javaImages/b8/4c/0,,10268~3689656,00.gif

[TeeBone]

ill let you know

and dont feel bad, everton hasnt done shit. feels like im destined for 7th again

I created a group on the EPL page. Its a cool system based on points and you manage the team each week. Points are assigned to each player and you have to manage a bucket of 100points.

I have all the info you need o sign up for the group.

Let me know if you want in....you do not have to give e-mail addresses.

[cougarjake13]

I created a group on the EPL page. Its a cool system based on points and you manage the team each week. Points are assigned to each player and you have to manage a bucket of 100points.

I have all the info you need o sign up for the group.

Let me know if you want in....you do not have to give e-mail addresses.

im in




http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_TYJEEAQGSLo/TT7iSNNLGkI/AAAAAAAAB2c/vHsbkj_8mWg/s1600/arsenal.jpg

[TeeBone]

I have established the, Ron and Fez English Premier League Fantasy Football League. That's right, its so badass, I had to use the word, 'League' twice.
To sign up for the League, follow these steps:
Navigate to the EPL website at: http://www.premierleague.com/page/Home
On the right-center of the home page, you will see the 'fantasy' tab.
If you are not yet registered, go ahead and do so.
After you register, you can create your team. its simple and fun to manage your points in order to get the best team.
Once you are complete with the steps of signing up and selecting your team, favorite clubs, etc...you can join a public or private league. In order to join a Private league, you will need the join code.
The join code for the 'RON and FEZ' League is:
575124-151919
The season will be upon us soon----sign on up.

To test the join feature, I actually signed up twice, sorry. I am both Teebone and EnobeeT.

With all the transfers and lead up games played in the States and around the globe, this is shaping up to be another great campaign for all the clubs and once again affirms why the EPL is the one true league among them all.

[cougarjake13]

trying to join

got to the join private league

entered code and clicked join league but screen proceeds no further

so i dont think im in it yet

[cougarjake13]

nevermind


clicked out and checked league and im in there

[TeeBone]

nevermind


clicked out and checked league and im in there

You are in!!!

[cougarjake13]

r u just limiting it to people here on .net ?


cause i got a buddy who doesnt post here anymore but would be interested in joining

[TeeBone]

r u just limiting it to people here on .net ?


cause i got a buddy who doesnt post here anymore but would be interested in joining

Anyone is welcome

[Snoogans]

im gonna sign up tomorrow, didnt see this til now, headin to bed, someone top it tomorrow

[Snoogans]

im in

[cougarjake13]

Anyone is welcome

cool


ill send him the info

[Dan G]

The English Premier League has an "I know the Score" game, where each week you simply predict the scores for every match.

I created a Ron & Fez league if any of you would like to join.

Sign up at http://predictor.talksport.co.uk/ and then enter the Mini-League Code: F6E26-IEM to join.

Season starts August 13.

[Snoogans]

The English Premier League has an "I know the Score" game, where each week you simply predict the scores for every match.

I created a Ron & Fez league if any of you would like to join.

Sign up at http://predictor.talksport.co.uk/ and then enter the Mini-League Code: F6E26-IEM to join.

Season starts August 13.

ill be gettin in to defend my title

[Dan G]

ill be gettin in to defend my title

Ha, you'll be fucked this season. They changed a little.

Q. What if I forget to enter my predictions?
A.The system will automatically enter values for any predictions that you have missed based on the league positions of the relevant teams. If you do not enter any predictions for 3 consecutive weeks the system will cease to enter any predictions and you will score 0 points for each fixture until you start playing the game again.

[Snoogans]

its ok then, i just gotta show up every 3rd week

[cougarjake13]

The English Premier League has an "I know the Score" game, where each week you simply predict the scores for every match.

I created a Ron & Fez league if any of you would like to join.

Sign up at http://predictor.talksport.co.uk/ and then enter the Mini-League Code: F6E26-IEM to join.

Season starts August 13.

why is it no longer on the epl site ?


did they have a falling out ?

[Dan G]

why is it no longer on the epl site ?


did they have a falling out ?

I wondered that, too. I still had the link from last season in my bookmarks and it took me to the new site, plus the EPL sent me an e-mail last week announcing that the game has moved.

Seems kinda cheap and unofficial on this new site, but I'll try it out.

[cougarjake13]

I wondered that, too. I still had the link from last season in my bookmarks and it took me to the new site, plus the EPL sent me an e-mail last week announcing that the game has moved.

Seems kinda cheap and unofficial on this new site, but I'll try it out.

yeh got that same email

havent checked out the new site yet

[Dan G]

After reading this, I'm cool with IKTS moving to talkSPORT. By the way, why haven't more of you joined the league? Season starts tomorrow, go sign up.

http://predictor.talksport.co.uk/ Mini League code - F6E26-IEM

Sirius XM Beefs Up Soccer Coverage With TalkSport

Are you ready for some football? No, not American football…English football. Sirius XM’s live play-by-play coverage of English Premier League soccer season kicks off Saturday with Newcastle v. Arsenal. If that is not enough to wet your proverbial soccer whistle, consider this… Sirius XM Radio announced that it is adding programs from talkSPORT, the award-winning radio network from the UK, to its soccer programming lineup.

The talkSPORT shows will debut on Sirius ch. 92 and XM ch. 207 this Saturday, August 13, which just so happens to be the first day of the 2011-12 Barclays English Premier League season. This new talk programming, hosted by some of the UK’s best radio hosts and former athletes, demonstrates the depth of content available on satellite radio. Further it is yet another differentiator between Sirius XM and services like MOG, Pandora, Spotify, and Slacker.

Sirius XM’s English Premiere League season kicks off with Saturday’s Newcastle United v. Arsenal match, which can be heard live at 12:30 pm ET. Sunday’s schedule will feature Stoke City v. Chelsea at 8:30 am ET and West Bromwich v. Manchester United at 11:00 am ET. English Premiere League matches will air throughout the season on Sirius ch. 92 and XM ch. 207. For a schedule of upcoming matches visit www.siriusxm.com/soccer

“The addition of talkSPORT programming is a terrific enhancement to our lineup and offers a higher level of access for U.S.-based soccer fans,” said Steve Cohen, SiriusXM’s SVP of Sports Programming. “In addition to live Premier League matches, our listeners will now get some of the UK’s best sports talk.”

Before and after all English Premiere League matches and throughout the week, Sirius XM will present several talkSPORT programs which promise to feature engaging analysis of the world’s most popular game, plus coverage of rugby, cricket, boxing and more.

Saturdays


Weekend Sports Breakfast (3:00-7:00 am ET, live; replay at 7:00 am ET) – Hosted by Mark Saggers and former English soccer player Micky Quinn.
Call Collymore (immediately following EPL match) – Hosted by former Premier League striker Stan Collymore.
Football First (4:00-7:00 pm ET, live; replay at 7:00 pm ET) - Hosted by Ian Danter, former West Ham United standout Alvin Martin, and former EPL and Irish National team star Ray Houghton.

Sundays


Weekend Sports Breakfast (3:00-7:00 am ET, live; replay at 7:00 am ET) – Hosted by Mark Saggers and Micky Quinn.
Press Pass (1:00-3:00 pm ET, live; replay at 5:00 pm ET) – Hosted by sports columnist Des Kelly and guests.
Full Contact (3:00-5:00 pm ET, live; replay at 7:00 pm ET) – Hosted by Mike Bovill and covering the world of rugby.


Monday – Friday


Sports Breakfast (1:00-5:00 am ET, live; replay at 4:00 pm ET) – Hosted by former Scottish soccer legend Alan Brazil and former English cricketer Ronnie Irani.
Drivetime (11:00 am – 2:00 pm ET, live; replay at 10:00 pm ET) – Hosted by Adrian Durham and former English cricketer Darren Gough.


Soccer fans will also continue to hear SiriusXM’s exclusive soccer talk program, The Football Show, hosted by international soccer legend Giorgio Chinaglia and U.S. Soccer Foundation founding board member Charlie Stillitano (weekdays, 7:00 am ET on Sirius ch. 92 and XM ch. 207).

[Tenbatsuzen]

Freddy Adu to the Union. For some reason, Union fans are weirdly excited about this.

[Dan G]

Season kicks off in 10 minutes. Sign up for IKTS. So far only person has joined. Tgat's terrible! Where's everyone that played last year?

http://predictor.talksport.co.uk/ Mini League code - F6E26-IEM

[TeeBone]

The EPL season is here and so far, its been very good. My Villains tied another favorite team of mine, Fulham.....Gotta root for Dempsey, right?!
And did you see the goal Larson scored against Liverpool? Its early, but that will be a goal of the year contender, for sure.

Anyway, we have a great Fantasy Game going on the official EPL website. ITs great and as we all know, the EPL is the one true league in Europe.
SIGN UP!!!!!

To sign up for the League, follow these steps:
Navigate to the EPL website at: http://www.premierleague.com/page/Home
On the right-center of the home page, you will see the 'fantasy' tab.
If you are not yet registered, go ahead and do so.
After you register, you can create your team. its simple and fun to manage your points in order to get the best team.
Once you are complete with the steps of signing up and selecting your team, favorite clubs, etc...you can join a public or private league. In order to join a Private league, you will need the join code.
The join code for the 'RON and FEZ' League is:
575124-151919
The season will be upon us soon----sign on up.

[cougarjake13]

Season kicks off in 10 minutes. Sign up for IKTS. So far only person has joined. Tgat's terrible! Where's everyone that played last year?

http://predictor.talksport.co.uk/ Mini League code - F6E26-IEM



i wasnt good at it last year and didnt think id do any better this time around

[cougarjake13]

The EPL season is here and so far, its been very good. My Villains tied another favorite team of mine, Fulham.....Gotta root for Dempsey, right?!
And did you see the goal Larson scored against Liverpool? Its early, but that will be a goal of the year contender, for sure.

Anyway, we have a great Fantasy Game going on the official EPL website. ITs great and as we all know, the EPL is the one true league in Europe.
SIGN UP!!!!!

To sign up for the League, follow these steps:
Navigate to the EPL website at: http://www.premierleague.com/page/Home
On the right-center of the home page, you will see the 'fantasy' tab.
If you are not yet registered, go ahead and do so.
After you register, you can create your team. its simple and fun to manage your points in order to get the best team.
Once you are complete with the steps of signing up and selecting your team, favorite clubs, etc...you can join a public or private league. In order to join a Private league, you will need the join code.
The join code for the 'RON and FEZ' League is:
575124-151919
The season will be upon us soon----sign on up.




yeh i root for dempsey and howard to do well, unless its against arsenal


got the liverpool gamed dvr'd so i'll watch later



fucking stoked that footballs back

[Snoogans]

who knew the "greatest coach in the world" was such a punk bitch:

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go to 245 and watch this punk bitch sneak up behind a barca coach after his team started a brawl with a dirty tackle, and fuckin stick a finger into his eye


and respect i had for this guy is so completely gone

[sailor]

Apparently he's not likely to be banned as the ref didn't include it in his report.

[Snoogans]

Apparently he's not likely to be banned as the ref didn't include it in his report.

thats by La Liga or whoever was the spanish confederation. Now that the video is out, they are gonna have to do something. Also, FIFA can come in and enforce something themselves. But then you would have to expect FIFA to do the right thing. HA

[Snoogans]

manchester city CRUSHED tottenham this morning. Man U and Arsenal starts in 10 minutes on Fox Soccer Channel. Get on it fools who still have cable and power

[Snoogans]

arsenal is lookin good


oooof

[cougarjake13]

arsenal is lookin good


oooof

was fucking brutal

they had their shots and couldnt finish them off

[Tenbatsuzen]

DC United played the Union at PPL tonight, the Sons of Ben unleashed probably the most offensive tifo ever.

It was basically a car-shaped tifo with "CD9" on it. It started from the the side of the River End, "swerving" all over the crowd, moving to the middle of the stands and then "crashing" into a smoke bomb at the middle of the stands.

BTW, Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter was in TRE tonight too. Good times.

[cougarjake13]

DC United played the Union at PPL tonight, the Sons of Ben unleashed probably the most offensive tifo ever.

It was basically a car-shaped tifo with "CD9" on it. It started from the the side of the River End, "swerving" all over the crowd, moving to the middle of the stands and then "crashing" into a smoke bomb at the middle of the stands.

BTW, Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter was in TRE tonight too. Good times.

tifo ??

[Tenbatsuzen]

tifo ??

soccer lingo for "banner".

[cougarjake13]

soccer lingo for "banner".

wow havent caught on to that lingo yet

[Dan G]

FOX has outbid ESPN for the rights to broadcast the World Cup in 2018 and 2022.

Soccer has come along way here in the US. TBS paid 7.5 million for the rights in 1990. This week, FOX paid 2.1 billion.

[NickyL0885]

FOX has outbid ESPN for the rights to broadcast the World Cup in 2018 and 2022.

Soccer has come along way here in the US. TBS paid 7.5 million for the rights in 1990. This week, FOX paid 2.1 billion.

I just hope the games are on FOX and not FOX Soccer Channel. And they need better studio people. I can't stand Chirstopher Sullivan and Warren Barton.

[Snoogans]

FOX has outbid ESPN for the rights to broadcast the World Cup in 2018 and 2022.

Soccer has come along way here in the US. TBS paid 7.5 million for the rights in 1990. This week, FOX paid 2.1 billion.

according to the report they just ran on fox soccer channel, fox paid 550-600 million for the english right and telemundo paid 600 mill for the spanish rights.

Nobody paid 2.1 billion for anything

[Snoogans]

according to espn:

FIFA cashed in on a $1.2 billion bonanza from United States broadcasters Friday, striking World Cup deals with Fox, Telemundo and Spanish language radio.

Fox won the English-language U.S. television rights for the 2018 and 2022 tournaments, outbidding incumbent ESPN and NBC for soccer's showpiece tournament.

Fox agreed to pay around $425 million for the two-tournament package, a person familiar with the bidding told The Associated Press, speaking on condition of anonymity because the figure was not made public. It also secured English-language radio rights.

ESPN and Univision paid a combined $425 million for the existing deal.

[Dan G]

I just hope the games are on FOX and not FOX Soccer Channel. And they need better studio people. I can't stand Chirstopher Sullivan and Warren Barton.

It all depends on how many households will have FOX Soccer and FOX Soccer+ in 7 years.

Right now, ESPN and ESPN2 carry the matches, with ABC getting 2 weekend games plus US matches.

I would bet that when 2018 arrives, FOX soccer and either FX or FOX Sports regionals will get the majority of games, while FOX will get US and a Saturday/Sunday match.

Time differences will also be a big factor. Pretty sure 2018 and 2022 will have middle of the night game starts here in the US.

[Dan G]

according to the report they just ran on fox soccer channel, fox paid 550-600 million for the english right and telemundo paid 600 mill for the spanish rights.

Nobody paid 2.1 billion for anything

A bitch is dyslexia.

[Snoogans]

It all depends on how many households will have FOX Soccer and FOX Soccer+ in 7 years.

Right now, ESPN and ESPN2 carry the matches, with ABC getting 2 weekend games plus US matches.

I would bet that when 2018 arrives, FOX soccer and either FX or FOX Sports regionals will get the majority of games, while FOX will get US and a Saturday/Sunday match.

Time differences will also be a big factor. Pretty sure 2018 and 2022 will have middle of the night game starts here in the US.


may even throw them live on fox since it wont disrupt programming that late. It would make them way more money than whatever else woulda been on at that time

[sailor]

man city crushed united 6-1 (http://espn.go.com/sports/soccer/news/_/id/7140631/manchester-city-routs-rival-manchester-united-old-trafford)

[Snoogans]

man city crushed united 6-1 (http://espn.go.com/sports/soccer/news/_/id/7140631/manchester-city-routs-rival-manchester-united-old-trafford)

it was actually a way better game that that too. city was up 1-0 early in the 2nd when Evans got sent off on a red card. By the 75th minute it was still 3-1 and then United just ran outta gas and City showed what all that money can buy. They looked fuckin unstoppable attacking the goal. It could have easily been like 9 or 10-1

Chelsea lost today to Queens park rangers, but in large part cause of a weak penalty and a BS red card. Then drogba goes and gets another red card and chelsea played for 60 minutes with 9 guys

[Dan G]

And Arsenal won today. What a weird day of soccer.

[Snoogans]

And Arsenal won today. What a weird day of soccer.

and Everton 3-1. That fuckin BUM Saha actually scored

[cougarjake13]

And Arsenal won today. What a weird day of soccer.

and theyve just been god awful too

although van persie has been scoring lately

[Tenbatsuzen]

The number of empty seats at Red Bull Arena for a fucking playoff game on Sunday afternoon is *STAGGERING*.

[Snoogans]

The number of empty seats at Red Bull Arena for a fucking playoff game on Sunday afternoon is *STAGGERING*.

is it? when the giants are playin 15 miles away? I bet the traffic down there is wonderful today

[Tenbatsuzen]

is it? when the giants are playin 15 miles away? I bet the traffic down there is wonderful today

Lot easier to train to RBA than it is to MetLife Stadium. Station is like a two block walk.

[Snoogans]

Lot easier to train to RBA than it is to MetLife Stadium. Station is like a two block walk.

yea im sayin, people who would go, are busy watchin football. this is still the US

[Marc with a c]

yeah. and if you don't like it tenbats you can get the hell out.

usa! usa!

[Snoogans]

http://im.videosearch.rediff.com/thumbImage/videoImages/videoImages1/youtube/rdhash307/7AiYy8cKE7s.gif

[NickyL0885]

France vs USA on ESPN2 right now. Anyone else watching?

[Snoogans]

i am til half time
then i got shit to do

[Dan G]

I'm such a horrible fan. I was out all day and had no idea the game was yesterday. I thought it was supposed to be on today. Had I known I at least would've set my DVR to record it.

I do know their next game is the 15th. That one I will watch.

[KnoxHarrington]

Hey, you know how we were assured that holding the World Cup in Qatar in 2022 wouldn't be a problem, even though at the time the games would be played the temperatures could be well over 120 degrees Fahrenheit, because they'd have these ultra-futuristic air-conditioned stadia?

Not so much.

John Barrow of Populous, the company which is designing the Sports City stadium in the capital Doha, says that air-conditioning on such a scale is ‘notoriously unsustainable.’
‘We are doing away with all the air conditioning kit that is going to cost a fortune to run,’ Mr Barrow has told delegates at the International Football Arena conference in Zurich.
‘I think you can be more clever.
‘It is about air movement, moisture in the air and it is about the temperature at the right time of day.’


Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/article-2059873/Qatar-World-Cup-Plan-air-conditioned-stadiums-dismissed.html#ixzz1dVwhbHdI

Yeah, a couple of fans and an occasional spray of water's gonna make it feel comfortable when it's 125 degrees.

FIFA is a fucking joke. Easily the most corrupt organization in sports today.

[cougarjake13]

they seriously cant allow the world cup to happen under those conditions


what if all the teams boycott it ? thats even if they would

[Snoogans]

team USA on espn2. Up 1-0 on a great goal by Edson Buddle

[newport king]

They're still shitty.

[Snoogans]

3-1 at half. they look pretty fuckin smooth in the mid and forward with this lineup. their D has been TERRIBLE though. Any really good team woulda had 3 at least already

[KnoxHarrington]

FIFA chief Sepp Blatter says there is no racism in soccer.

"There is no racism, there is maybe one of the players towards the other, he has a word or a gesture which is not the correct one, but also the one who is affected by that, he should say it's a game, we are in a game.

"At the end of the game, we shake hands, this can happen, because we have worked so hard against racism and discrimination."

Someone on the other team called you a "nigger" during the game? It's just part of the game! Shake his hand afterward!

FIFA is a total joke run by a clown.

http://www.cnn.com/2011/11/16/sport/football/football-blatter-fifa-racism/index.html?hpt=hp_c1

[Snoogans]

FIFA chief Sepp Blatter says there is no racism in soccer.



Someone on the other team called you a "nigger" during the game? It's just part of the game! Shake his hand afterward!

FIFA is a total joke run by a clown.

http://www.cnn.com/2011/11/16/sport/football/football-blatter-fifa-racism/index.html?hpt=hp_c1

only 4 more years of this guy, since he just got re elected

[cougarjake13]

why would the MLS have their championship on sunday night ? against the nfl ?



saturday night would have been better no ?

[Snoogans]

why would the MLS have their championship on sunday night ? against the nfl ?



saturday night would have been better no ?

tuesday would be the best day, 8 pm

[cougarjake13]

tuesday would be the best day, 8 pm

indeed it would

whats another 2 days ?

[TeeBone]

Liverpool's first goal against Chels might be the best touch-passing I have seen all season.

[Kevin]

indeed it would

whats another 2 days ?


Becks prob had a date with a dude back in England.

[Dan G]

Landon Donovan is going back to Everton on an 8 week loan starting in January. He did surprisingly well the last time he played for them. I just wish he'd play there longer, but he's devoted to playing for the LA Galaxy in MLS.

[cougarjake13]

Landon Donovan is going back to Everton on an 8 week loan starting in January. He did surprisingly well the last time he played for them. I just wish he'd play there longer, but he's devoted to playing for the LA Galaxy in MLS.

yeh it'd be cool but whats the team usa sched look like ?

thats prob why he doesnt commit longer

[Snoogans]

yeh it'd be cool but whats the team usa sched look like ?

thats prob why he doesnt commit longer

he just told you why in the post you quoted. Do you even read stuff when you post? He doesnt stay longer cause the MLS season starts in march

[cougarjake13]

he just told you why in the post you quoted. Do you even read stuff when you post? He doesnt stay longer cause the MLS season starts in march

his post says nothing of season starting in march and i dont pay attention to mls so i had no clue it started in march


i just assumed he meant the team in general

didnt the galaxy just play in the mls championship ? based on that i figured it'd be awhile before the new season started again

[Judge Smails]

Tim Howard

http://<IFRAME height=315 src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/jfXxBrLcKus" frameBorder=0 width=560 allowfullscreen></IFRAME> (http://<iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/jfXxBrLcKus" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>)

[Snoogans]

Tim Howard

http://<IFRAME height=315 src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/jfXxBrLcKus" frameBorder=0 width=560 allowfullscreen></IFRAME> (http://<iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/jfXxBrLcKus" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>)

yea too bad they gave up 2 goals in teh next 15 minutes and lost the fuckin game. faggots

[cougarjake13]

That was awesome
Love when goalies score

[Snoogans]

for anyone who cares or wants to check out some live sports

Tim Howard, Landon Donovan (on loan, pussy) and Everton are about to take on Tottenham at white hart lane on Fox Soccer Channel. I believe kickoff is 245

[cougarjake13]

Yeh it's 245

[Snoogans]

fuckin Baines. I woulda fuckin been able to clear that shit. How the fuck do you not close out on aaron fuckin lennon

[NickyL0885]

US Women's team in Olympic Qualifying tonight won 14-0 vs Dominican Republic. DAAAAAAAAAMN!

[Snoogans]

US Women's team in Olympic Qualifying tonight won 14-0 vs Dominican Republic. DAAAAAAAAAMN!

jesus christ

[cougarjake13]

US Women's team in Olympic Qualifying tonight won 14-0 vs Dominican Republic. DAAAAAAAAAMN!



That will help the goal differential