Football (Soccer) thread

[Dan G]

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

13-0 today against Guatemala. Next game for them will be Tuesday against Mexico.

On the Men's side, they had a nice last second victory last night against Venezuela. Their next match is Wednesday against Panama.

[Snoogans]

13-0 today against Guatemala. Next game for them will be Tuesday against Mexico.

On the Men's side, they had a nice last second victory last night against Venezuela. Their next match is Wednesday against Panama.

they got lucky that they had enough time to score it at the end. they shoulda had 5 goals in that game. They dominated venezuela

[Dan G]

Tottenham Hotspur manager, Harry Redknapp, has been sentenced to 6 months in prison for tax evasion.

I don't know if that sentence begins immediately. With soccer being a 9 month season, he'll be missing matches regardless of when he begins serving.

Tottenham are having a really good season so far, it'll be interesting to see if their momentum continues without Redknapp.

[NickyL0885]

Tottenham Hotspur manager, Harry Redknapp, has been sentenced to 6 months in prison for tax evasion.

I don't know if that sentence begins immediately. With soccer being a 9 month season, he'll be missing matches regardless of when he begins serving.

Tottenham are having a really good season so far, it'll be interesting to see if their momentum continues without Redknapp.

Can 'Arry appeal? Such a shame.

[Snoogans]

Tottenham Hotspur manager, Harry Redknapp, has been sentenced to 6 months in prison for tax evasion.

I don't know if that sentence begins immediately. With soccer being a 9 month season, he'll be missing matches regardless of when he begins serving.

Tottenham are having a really good season so far, it'll be interesting to see if their momentum continues without Redknapp.

holy shit. i heard something about an investigation a few months ago but i didnt think he was gonna get time for it. What a loon.

[Dan G]

Well, ignore that Redknapp story. That story broke on Twitter from @SkySporksNews.

I didn't realize it was a spoof account.

Redknapp is currently on trial though, but haven't heard the outcome just yet. A more reliable feed to follow the trial is at www.twitter.com/#!/GuardianJamieJ

[Snoogans]

HAHAHAHA fuckin tottenham. enjoy that fuckin BUM Saha

[newport king]

Awesome game on fox right now

[Snoogans]

Awesome game on fox right now

im kinda pissed. Howard Webb never calls penalties for fuckin anything and he gave united 2 pretty soft penalties. the 2nd one especially. Fuckin Man U bald homer.

But yea, jesus chelsea, way to protect a lead

[cougarjake13]

I couldn't believe he awarded both of those

Seriously refs are fucked no matter the country, the sport, or the level of play

Maybe it's bc of donaghey gettin caught but everytime there's a suspect call or penalty

I automatically think they're on the take

[Snoogans]

I couldn't believe he awarded both of those

Seriously refs are fucked no matter the country, the sport, or the level of play

Maybe it's bc of donaghey gettin caught but everytime there's a suspect call or penalty

I automatically think they're on the take

the fucked up part is, howard webb is basially famous for not awarding penalties he should. I cant tell you how many fuckin times just this season that ive seen him not call shit he should only cause it was in the box. then he fuckin calls both of those. I almost lost my shit.

And i hate chelsea way more than Man U, so im happy with the result. but it makes me remember all the penalties he DIDNT award everton in matches ive seen.

Now i know why joey barton posted that pic on his twitter of Webb in a man u shirt and skirt

[cougarjake13]

Haha. I'll have to find that pic

[newport king]

i had no problem with the 1st penalty. the 2nd was soft. crazy save by the man u goalie at the end of the game.

[newport king]

the fucked up part is, howard webb is basially famous for not awarding penalties he should. I cant tell you how many fuckin times just this season that ive seen him not call shit he should only cause it was in the box. then he fuckin calls both of those. I almost lost my shit.

And i hate chelsea way more than Man U, so im happy with the result. but it makes me remember all the penalties he DIDNT award everton in matches ive seen.

Now i know why joey barton posted that pic on his twitter of Webb in a man u shirt and skirt

How did u land on Everton as a team to be a fan of. I try to get into soccer, but it bugs me most of the games i see aren't live.

[cougarjake13]

How did u land on Everton as a team to be a fan of. I try to get into soccer, but it bugs me most of the games i see aren't live.



I think it's bc of Howard and Donovan

But I'll let snoogs confirm

[Snoogans]

How did u land on Everton as a team to be a fan of. I try to get into soccer, but it bugs me most of the games i see aren't live.

The EPL has games on live all the time. you just gotta get up a bit early on weekends or be home at 3pm on week days.

I decided to jump heavy into soccer a few years ago after i checked it out for a few weeks with EPL and really liked it. I didnt want to start rooting for one of the big teams off the bat, it felt kinda cheap. Everton had Tim Howard and was rumored to be interested in donovan(the first loan) on loan so i decided to pick them. Im really glad i did too cause im in full now. I fuckin live and die with them like all my other teams.

And they actually get a decent amount of US air time cause they have howard and donovan for short spells. Any other games i can usually find online.

I really am into the league as a whole now though, so i watch pretty much any game thats on tv. Im so glad i got into it

[cougarjake13]

Sums up pretty much my following as well

World cup 06 started my interest but there wasn't much tv coverage for epl back then
Wc 2010 got me more into it and then my cable had fox soccer so betw that and Espn 2
Showing a lot of games I'm hooked

Fantasy epl has helped immensely in interest and learning who's who

[newport king]

my work schedule kinda sucks as far as live games go. i know they replay a ton of Arsenal games on YES. Also have Fox Soccer which plays alot of La Liga, and Italian League. I want to jump into EPL but im a little lost on the inner workings of the league itself. (loans, transfers, who graduates to the UEFA, etc.)

[Snoogans]

my work schedule kinda sucks as far as live games go. i know they replay a ton of Arsenal games on YES. Also have Fox Soccer which plays alot of La Liga, and Italian League. I want to jump into EPL but im a little lost on the inner workings of the league itself. (loans, transfers, who graduates to the UEFA, etc.)

loans and transfers work the same for all european leagues, so if you know it for italy and spain, it works the same way.

EPL has 20 teams. bottom 3 get relegated. top 2 from championship come up and 3-6 have a playoff for the 3rd spot.

Top 3 teams advance to UEFA group stage, 4th place goes to qualifier. if they win they make group, if they lose they bounce to Europa league. 5th and 6th also get europa and usually the 7th too unless a team gets it on fair play.

Games generally are on live saturdays at 745 and 10 am and then 1230 and sundays at 11am, and then occasionally they have tuesday and wednesday games live at 245 or 3pm.

top to bottom its the most talented league in the world. Its also alot faster paced than the spanish league. You will love it. and just remember 1 thing

FUCK LIVERPOOL

[Snoogans]

for anyone needing to kill time before the SB starts, Tigres and America are about to play on Univision, starts at 5


The 2 teams are surprisingly pretty decent for being the mexican pro league

[Snoogans]

Haha. I'll have to find that pic

i was wrong about the skirt part, but i found the pic he posted:

http://www.epltalk.com/media/2011/01/howard-webb.jpg

[Snoogans]

i had no problem with the 1st penalty. the 2nd was soft. crazy save by the man u goalie at the end of the game.

the problem i had witht he first penalty is they were runnin, the chelsea guy put his foot out toward the ball, and teh united player moved his foot across the chelsea guys path, also goin for the ball, and their feet tangled. To me, half asleep mind you, it looked like the Man U guy actually initiated their feet tangling and it shoulda just been no call.

but i agree, the 2nd one was way worse of a call. it was nothing at all. even my girlfriend was like WOW thats some bullshit the second that it happened. And she was half asleep too

[newport king]

Ive seen la liga games but not familiar with the transfers/loans. I know theres a window of some sort. And im guessing theres no kind of free agency for players? Like how we have in our sports? All i know is when someone transfers (guessing its like a trade) there is always some big fuckin number attached to it to get said player.

Its just kind of confusing to someone thats only familiar with american sports.

Also, what is considered the EPL season? From when to when? (ie MLB april-oct). I remember the UEFA having games in december then the next round is in feb. Thats really all the shit im trying to familiarize myself with.

[newport king]

I might even get into MLS this year, go to a few RedBulls games. The stadium looks nice from outside

[Snoogans]

Ive seen la liga games but not familiar with the transfers/loans. I know theres a window of some sort. And im guessing theres no kind of free agency for players? Like how we have in our sports? All i know is when someone transfers (guessing its like a trade) there is always some big fuckin number attached to it to get said player.

Its just kind of confusing to someone thats only familiar with american sports.

Also, what is considered the EPL season? From when to when? (ie MLB april-oct). I remember the UEFA having games in december then the next round is in feb. Thats really all the shit im trying to familiarize myself with.

there is FA for players if the contract expires but teams dont let that happen with valuable players, they will just sell them first.

basically, this is it:

july and august and january are the transfer windows. You can buy a guy from a team for a negotiated fee, then sign him to a contract, much like the japanese baseball players. except its not bids, its negotiation for the fees. Then thats your player

Or you can take a guy on loan, which basically you just pay his salary for the time you have him, and he plays for you for a preset amount of time. then he goes back to his original team. Its generally for teams to loan guys who arent ready to play for them yet to a lower level or just worse team, so they get to play and gain experience and then come back to you ready to play.

[Snoogans]

I might even get into MLS this year, go to a few RedBulls games. The stadium looks nice from outside

i tried. its tough. the talent level is building but still pretty weak

[Snoogans]

Ive seen la liga games but not familiar with the transfers/loans. I know theres a window of some sort. And im guessing theres no kind of free agency for players? Like how we have in our sports? All i know is when someone transfers (guessing its like a trade) there is always some big fuckin number attached to it to get said player.

Its just kind of confusing to someone thats only familiar with american sports.

Also, what is considered the EPL season? From when to when? (ie MLB april-oct). I remember the UEFA having games in december then the next round is in feb. Thats really all the shit im trying to familiarize myself with.

mid august to end of may. there is no winter break. 38 games for the league per year. uefa is a comp that runs along with the league, thats why games are midweek. champs league uses a similar format to the WC

[newport king]

its actually pretty simple now that its been explained. Just need a team now. I agree on your earlier post, i think Man U would be like rooting for the Yankees.

[Snoogans]

its actually pretty simple now that its been explained. Just need a team now. I agree on your earlier post, i think Man U would be like rooting for the Yankees.

the "big four" in terms of money and popularity are Man U, Chelsea, Arsenal, and Liverpool. Tottenham has been hanging around basically as number 5 for the last year or 2. Man City is now right up there with the others cause of money but thats really only been the last year and a half. They are a fun bunch but its hard to advocate rooting for a team who spent 600 million on players in 4 years and still hasnt won a championship

I chose Everton mostly cause the americans, but also cause Newcastle was in the 2nd level at the time i jumped in. But i always kinda liked newcastle, so now i have no ill will there. they are pretty decent and a bunch of loonies, so thats not a bad spot to go. otherwise, check out the rosters. maybe you wills ee some guys you know and like from international comps and get to choose a team that way.

Also, Clint Dempsey plays for Fulham

[cougarjake13]

its actually pretty simple now that its been explained. Just need a team now. I agree on your earlier post, i think Man U would be like rooting for the Yankees.



It would

[cougarjake13]

I might even get into MLS this year, go to a few RedBulls games. The stadium looks nice from outside

Ny cosmos are coming back

[ralphbxny]

Ny cosmos are coming back

They have threatened this for Years now. We will see. This is as close as they have been.

[ralphbxny]

I might even get into MLS this year, go to a few RedBulls games. The stadium looks nice from outside

I am a season ticket holder and have to admit it is brutal at times to watch. Its like AA baseball. You get to see stars on the way up and way down. Its Fun but dont think its going to be as fast as Africa, Europe or South America. We are Decades behind them but we are getting there.

[sailor]

I am a season ticket holder and have to admit it is brutal at times to watch. Its like AA baseball. You get to see stars on the way up and way down. Its Fun but dont think its going to be as fast as Africa, Europe or South America. We are Decades behind them but we are getting there.

Do you go with vinny, seth and them?

[NickyL0885]

I want to see a game. But I'll either wait until Red Bulls play LA Galaxy or a friendly with the teams from the EPL, since so many come here for the summer to train and for preseason.

[Snoogans]

fuck Chelsea

[furie]

http://whatgifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/funny-gifs-soccer-troll.gif

[cougarjake13]

whats that from ??



looks like torres but hes on chelsea now

[Snoogans]

whats that from ??



looks like torres but hes on chelsea now

i was torres before the Monstars stole his talent

[newport king]

Carling Cup final. Liverpool with not much offense so far. Cardiff up 1-0.

[cougarjake13]

Isn't it usually the non top flight teams that win these carling cups ?


Awesome match betw arsenal and Tottenham today

[Snoogans]

Isn't it usually the non top flight teams that win these carling cups ?


Awesome match betw arsenal and Tottenham today

liverpool has won the most Carling Cups, so im gonna go ahead and say no

[cougarjake13]

I've only been watching the last 2 years and I think last yr was won by some lower team

[Snoogans]

I've only been watching the last 2 years and I think last yr was won by some lower team

Birmingham City. And they were in EPL until last year. they got sent down in 2010

[cougarjake13]

I was flipping through and saw some upcoming matches for a uefa Europa league

How is that different then the champions league?

[Snoogans]

I was flipping through and saw some upcoming matches for a uefa Europa league

How is that different then the champions league?

its below it. Europa league takes all the teams that just missed the champs league or were eliminated from champs league in group play. Also, if Cardiff had managed to win this match, which they wont now cause Dirk Kyut is an asshole, that would have qualified them for the Europa League.

Since Liverpool would most likely qualify for it through the league, the spot for liverpool winning will go to the best finisher in the EPL who didnt already qualify.

[Snoogans]

YEAAAAA


come on Cardiff. Fuck Liverpool

[Snoogans]

fuckin BUMS cardiff city. BUMS

[newport king]

Isn't it usually the non top flight teams that win these carling cups ?


Awesome match betw arsenal and Tottenham today

i was reading that the big clubs basically use it to let their young players gain big game experience. Basically sending out their B team. Thus letting lower level clubs knock off the giant teams. so i think EPL midlevel teams are the ones that usually win this particular cup.

this is the hardest part of what i was saying weeks ago, trying to get a grasp on who is what and how the league is decided.

i really wish they had a sports package where u can watch all EPL games.
like NBA/NFL/NHL have.

After getting into it if, i ever find myself in Europe, i think its a must to see a game live.

[Snoogans]

i was reading that the big clubs basically use it to let their young players gain big game experience. Basically sending out their B team. Thus letting lower level clubs knock off the giant teams. so i think EPL midlevel teams are the ones that usually win this particular cup.

this is the hardest part of what i was saying weeks ago, trying to get a grasp on who is what and how the league is decided.

i really wish they had a sports package where u can watch all EPL games.
like NBA/NFL/NHL have.

After getting into it if, i ever find myself in Europe, i think its a must to see a game live.

they do have an epl thing you can get online where you can watch all the games.

And yea, in the earlier parts of the carling cup, most big clubs do send out somewhat limited lineups. the cup only pays 100K pounds to the winner, so its not a big deal like the FA cup. But the FA cup has WAYYYYYY more teams in it. something like 500 compared to the 92 or whatever they have in the carling cup. once you get to the semi and the final of the carling cup, even the big clubs start to take it more serious. Liverpool put out its full EPL lineup today and still shoulda lost.

BUT CARDIFF ARE FUCKIN BUMS

[newport king]

watching Atletico Madrid v Barcelona. Holy shit do these guys fall down alot in Spain. Was also watching a little Italian league, there might have been 47 people in the stands.

[cougarjake13]

i was reading that the big clubs basically use it to let their young players gain big game experience. Basically sending out their B team. Thus letting lower level clubs knock off the giant teams. so i think EPL midlevel teams are the ones that usually win this particular cup.

this is the hardest part of what i was saying weeks ago, trying to get a grasp on who is what and how the league is decided.

i really wish they had a sports package where u can watch all EPL games.
like NBA/NFL/NHL have.

After getting into it if, i ever find myself in Europe, i think its a must to see a game live.



Fox soccer and fox soccer plus shows a lot of each weekends games
And Espn 2 shows a bunch of games

[cougarjake13]

watching Atletico Madrid v Barcelona. Holy shit do these guys fall down alot in Spain. Was also watching a little Italian league, there might have been 47 people in the stands.



Heh it's funny but they only games I see full jam packed are the epl matches

[Snoogans]

Heh it's funny but they only games I see full jam packed are the epl matches

even some of those have alot of empty seats, esp the teams that play in like 50K stadiums.

im still pissed at cardiff

[NickyL0885]

USA vs Italy at 230 on ESPN 2. Also, if you're inclined, at the 3pm, England vs Holland on Fox Soccer.

[ozzie]

USA vs Italy at 230 on ESPN 2. Also, if you're inclined, at the 3pm, England vs Holland on Fox Soccer.

Damn. Didn't see this until a few minutes ago, but... Thanks.

I guess I'll find out when I get home whether CenturyTel got my shit working or not. Last time I tried to set my DVR to record from the DirecTV website, it didn't work.

[Skellington]

If you go to justin.tv you can find any soccer game you want. I hook my tablet up to my tv with a mini HDMI cable, works for me. I follow Boca Juniors and AC Milan religiously.

[HBox]

HELLS YEAH BITCHES!

[keithy_19]

Considering it's a nasty day outside, watching soccer in a dimly lit room seems like not such a bad idea.

[HBox]

It might just be a friendly but that was still history folks.

USA! USA! USA!

[ozzie]

It might just be a friendly but that was still history folks.

USA! USA! USA!

I only missed the first 4 minutes, but the rest was there in it's entirety in full HD!

I'm not going to nit-pick and down play the performance... just enjoying the outcome right now.

It was fun watching some new faces out there, and there are definitely some signs of improvement.

[cougarjake13]

Juergen-mania has begun

[KingModem]

even some of those have alot of empty seats, esp the teams that play in like 50K stadiums.

im still pissed at cardiff

A lot of the empty seats are security measures. They typically will open certain sections for either fan base, but have several empty sections in between. Believe it or not, hooliganism in association football is much worse than what we can comprehend. Especially in the case of the Champions League, where racism can really accelerate violence.

For the most part, EPL and FA Cup competitions are pretty civilized, but even then they cordon off the visiting teams fans with blankets of security.

[Snoogans]

A lot of the empty seats are security measures. They typically will open certain sections for either fan base, but have several empty sections in between. Believe it or not, hooliganism in association football is much worse than what we can comprehend. Especially in the case of the Champions League, where racism can really accelerate violence.

For the most part, EPL and FA Cup competitions are pretty civilized, but even then they cordon off the visiting teams fans with blankets of security.

im aware of that, thats not what im talking about. Im talking about when you see an EPL match with a smaller team in a somewhat bigger stadium, there is sometimes empty seats scattered throughout the ground. Attendance as a whole is down this year a pretty significant amount too in england

[cougarjake13]

im aware of that, thats not what im talking about. Im talking about when you see an EPL match with a smaller team in a somewhat bigger stadium, there is sometimes empty seats scattered throughout the ground. Attendance as a whole is down this year a pretty significant amount too in england


Snoogs said exactly what I was

The empty stadiums as a whole not just sections

[cougarjake13]

Rvp !!!!

Rvp !!!!

[newport king]

We're 4 minutes in, Manchester City is putting it on Bolton

[cougarjake13]

As was to be expected

[newport king]

Watching some Italian League, and ill be enjoying a nice breakfast in a little bit during Man Utd vs Tottenham.

[cougarjake13]

Watching some Italian League, and ill be enjoying a nice breakfast in a little bit during Man Utd vs Tottenham.



No bale
Wasn't gonna end well

[cougarjake13]

lio messi is insane

[Snoogans]

Champions league starts in 10 minutes on FSC. Inter and OM (Olympique Marsielle i think its spelled, dirty french bastards).

Also, Everton is playing Liverpool at 4 but you would have to get that one online

[NickyL0885]

Awwwwww Yeeeaaahhhhh

http://us2.campaign-archive2.com/?u=a0bc3311afc414baf0cad6e20&id=b3f2419e7d&e=59dcf16225

[Snoogans]

Liverpool Everton is actually on ESPN 2

[newport king]

Watched the Gerrard show. Now ready to watch Bayern Munich blitzkreig Basel

[newport king]

Big fan of Bayern Munich's use of White Stripes in their chants

[newport king]

If it wasnt for this goalie for Basel it would be 4-0

[newport king]

fuckin awesome game between chelsea and napoli right now. Tied 4-4 on aggregate

[newport king]

Cech looks like a dick with that helmet. Hes like the john olerud of soccer

[Snoogans]

i cant believe napoli fuckin blew that

[Dan G]

Cech looks like a dick with that helmet. Hes like the john olerud of soccer

The league has told Cech he has to continue wearing the headgear. Olerud wore the batting helmet defensively on his own accord.

[Snoogans]

The league has told Cech he has to continue wearing the headgear. Olerud wore the batting helmet defensively on his own accord.

ironically they are both for similar reason. Cech has a plate in his head cause someone kicked him in his early years, so the FA told him he has to wear it or he wont be insured. Olerud also had a plate in his head i believe, but it was non baseball related, and they didnt seem to give a shit if he died or not

[Dan G]

ironically they are both for similar reason. Cech has a plate in his head cause someone kicked him in his early years, so the FA told him he has to wear it or he wont be insured. Olerud also had a plate in his head i believe, but it was non baseball related, and they didnt seem to give a shit if he died or not

I wouldn't say Cech's injury happened in his early years, it was in 2006. He took a knee to the head as he was attempting to stop a shot on goal. He ended up with a fractured skull and was out for about 3 months.

I remember watching that match live. It was the first year I started following the Premier League and adopted Chelsea as my team to support.

[Snoogans]

I wouldn't say Cech's injury happened in his early years, it was in 2006. He took a knee to the head as he was attempting to stop a shot on goal. He ended up with a fractured skull and was out for about 3 months.

I remember watching that match live. It was the first year I started following the Premier League and adopted Chelsea as my team to support.

to me thats his early years. anything before i watched was early years

[Dan G]

to me thats his early years. anything before i watched was early years

LOL, fair enough.

[newport king]

Should be a decent game Everton v Sunderland now...im really into this shit now.

[cougarjake13]

Should be a decent game Everton v Sunderland now...im really into this shit now.

It's addictive

Esp when you find a team to support

[newport king]

I think im leaning towards Liverpool. Not sure yet. Dont want to take on one of the big 4. Thats just cheating.

[NickyL0885]

I think Fulham is my team. Though, it will be sad when Dempsey gets bought by another team. it's inevitable. He's in the form of his life.

I also have a fascination with Wolverhampton. I love the colors.

[cougarjake13]

I think im leaning towards Liverpool. Not sure yet. Dont want to take on one of the big 4. Thats just cheating.



If u have a liking for a team then no one can question your fandom as long as ur not front running and changing every season

If u like Liverpool for a player or whatever and then stick with em even if he leaves then ur good

[cougarjake13]

I think Fulham is my team. Though, it will be sad when Dempsey gets bought by another team. it's inevitable. He's in the form of his life.

I also have a fascination with Wolverhampton. I love the colors.

At some point I think fulham would let him go on loan and I'm not sure of the contract but I'm sure they get a lot of USA money for him being on team so I think they'd try to keep him



And the wolves are In the bottom 3 and wuld be relegated out of the premier league so it wuld be harder to keep following them But they're only a point out of avoiding the relegation

[newport king]

Bolton Tottenham game suspended, missed what happened but apparently a played collapsed on the field

[newport king]

pm Sky News have reported that Muamba had CPR on the field. The ESPN tunnel reporter says that many of the players have tears in their eyes, and that Muamba wasn't breathing when he was stretchered off the field.

6.27pm ESPN have confirmed that nobody was near Muamba when he collapsed. It doesn't matter, of course, but I'd say there's no chance this game will continue.

6.24pm On FiveLive, Ian Dennis has reported that Fabrice Muamba is fighting for his life.

6.22pm I didn't see what happened with Muamba; apparently he collapsed with nobody near him.

6.21pm ESPN have confirmed that Howard Webb has not officially abandoned the game; he is taking further advice and, presumably, waiting to see what happens with Fabrice Muamba. The ground is completely silent.

45+4 min Howard Webb has called the game off, at least for the time being. It's the only decision he could make.

45+3 min Muamba is now on a stretcher, and is being carried off. This does not mean he has been resuscitated; apparently they are still attempting to do that. The Bolton chairman Phil Gartside is down at the pitchside, talking to Howard Webb and Owen Coyle. How can you carry on a game after this?

45+2 min Attempts to resuscitate Muamba are still ongoing, and apparently a defibrilator has been used. This is just horrible.

45+1 min After a brief chant of Fabrice Muamba's name, the crowd falls silent. Nigel Reo Coker is on his knees, resting his chin on his fist.

44 min There's a woman crying in the crowd. This is horrific. The whole crowd is completely silent, and medical staff from both teams are gathered round Muamba. ESPN's cameras are not even showing the players anymore. Howard Webb has both his hands clasped together; he looks in significant distress.

42 min Fabrice Muamba has suffered a very nasty injury. I'm not sure precisely what happened, but you can tell from the grave tone of the ESPN commentator Jon Champion – and the body language of the players – that this is extremely serious. Rafael Van der Vaart has his hands over his face, and ESPN's Jon Champion says that there are attemps to resuscitate Muamba. This is awful. All the players are in complete shock.

[newport king]

Wow

[Snoogans]

I think im leaning towards Liverpool. Not sure yet. Dont want to take on one of the big 4. Thats just cheating.

YOU SON OF A BITCH. Liverpool is basically number 5 after the big 14. they are tied for the most championships in league history, so its not really a stretch there.

Plus, FUCK LIVERPOOL.

You should go with Newcastle. Thats prob who i woulda gone with instead of Everton except when i got in Newcastle was in the 2nd level

[Snoogans]

I think Fulham is my team. Though, it will be sad when Dempsey gets bought by another team. it's inevitable. He's in the form of his life.

I also have a fascination with Wolverhampton. I love the colors.

this summer probably. rumor is chelsea and Arsenal are both after him

[Snoogans]

pm Sky News have reported that Muamba had CPR on the field. The ESPN tunnel reporter says that many of the players have tears in their eyes, and that Muamba wasn't breathing when he was stretchered off the field.

6.27pm ESPN have confirmed that nobody was near Muamba when he collapsed. It doesn't matter, of course, but I'd say there's no chance this game will continue.

6.24pm On FiveLive, Ian Dennis has reported that Fabrice Muamba is fighting for his life.

6.22pm I didn't see what happened with Muamba; apparently he collapsed with nobody near him.

6.21pm ESPN have confirmed that Howard Webb has not officially abandoned the game; he is taking further advice and, presumably, waiting to see what happens with Fabrice Muamba. The ground is completely silent.

45+4 min Howard Webb has called the game off, at least for the time being. It's the only decision he could make.

45+3 min Muamba is now on a stretcher, and is being carried off. This does not mean he has been resuscitated; apparently they are still attempting to do that. The Bolton chairman Phil Gartside is down at the pitchside, talking to Howard Webb and Owen Coyle. How can you carry on a game after this?

45+2 min Attempts to resuscitate Muamba are still ongoing, and apparently a defibrilator has been used. This is just horrible.

45+1 min After a brief chant of Fabrice Muamba's name, the crowd falls silent. Nigel Reo Coker is on his knees, resting his chin on his fist.

44 min There's a woman crying in the crowd. This is horrific. The whole crowd is completely silent, and medical staff from both teams are gathered round Muamba. ESPN's cameras are not even showing the players anymore. Howard Webb has both his hands clasped together; he looks in significant distress.

42 min Fabrice Muamba has suffered a very nasty injury. I'm not sure precisely what happened, but you can tell from the grave tone of the ESPN commentator Jon Champion – and the body language of the players – that this is extremely serious. Rafael Van der Vaart has his hands over his face, and ESPN's Jon Champion says that there are attemps to resuscitate Muamba. This is awful. All the players are in complete shock.

holy shit thats fuckin sad. I think he is only like 23 or 24 years old too. I hope he is alright

[newport king]

Doesnt sound like it. His wikipedia says he died. The only official report ive read is that hes ob the way to the hospital recieving cpr. I put it on and they were just showing the crowd. The announcers werent even saying anything, till finally he said they had to use a defibrilator on the field

[Misteriosa]

oh jeez.. :glurps:

[cougarjake13]

It's prob gonna be one of those Undiagnosed enlarged heart things a lot of players die of


Hope they can save him

[newport king]

he was apparently was revived and in stable condition

[Snoogans]

he was apparently was revived and in stable condition

thats awesome. i hope he can come back and play eventually. 23 years old

[Dan 'Hampton]

Bbc- in serious condition, heart attack. In specialized heart hospital.

[cougarjake13]

Big fan of Bayern Munich's use of White Stripes in their chants


thanks :thumbup:


i spent the last hour and a half watching football chants on youtube from all over europe

[newport king]

Shitty defense by Liverpool in 1st half leading to the lone goal and most of Evertons chances. The good news for the 2nd half is Liverpool was working the ball towards the goal theyll actually be shooting at this half

[newport king]

Fellaini is really outplaying Caroll. And Suarez just hangs out offside. Awesome.

[newport king]

Suarez!!!!

[cougarjake13]

another guy collapsing on the pitch

unfortunately he died


r.i.p. Piermario Morosini




http://espn.go.com/sports/soccer/story/_/id/7812998/piermario-morosini-italian-league-livorno-dies-midgame-cardiac-arrest

[cougarjake13]

2 great uefa matches yest and today


cant wait for the final

[Snoogans]

2 great uefa matches yest and today


cant wait for the final

i wouldnt get too excited for the final. Chelsea is gonna have like 5 guys suspended for it.

[cougarjake13]

i wouldnt get too excited for the final. Chelsea is gonna have like 5 guys suspended for it.


bayern lost a few as well

[Snoogans]

bayern lost a few as well

i saw the one defender get a yellow so i know he is, but the entire second half i was watchin online on a laptop at work with like 5 other people so im not totally sure who had cards and the other stuff you would know from the announcers

[newport king]

Looking forward to the FA Cup final, however, im sure those Chelsea faggots have bigger things on their mind.

[cougarjake13]

Man city vs man u

Today 255 pm


First place on the line

[newport king]

I traded in FIFA12 a while back. This might be the first game that ive bought twice.

[Snoogans]

I traded in FIFA12 a while back. This might be the first game that ive bought twice.

i traded it in like a month ago and they gave me like 35 bucks for it. it was awesome

[newport king]

Never noticed, u can put the match commentary on spanish and u get the dude that yells "goooooooooooalllllll". Pretty sweet

[newport king]

2 players that dont start and i cant figure out why are Chicharito on ManU and Torres on Chelsea

[newport king]

Diego Maradona and Oasis just loving this

[Snoogans]

2 players that dont start and i cant figure out why are Chicharito on ManU and Torres on Chelsea

torress doesnt start because he is a bum. i know he has 4 goals last 2 games but he was TERRIBLE before that and Didier Drogba, even at an advanced age, is still one of the better strikers in the world.

And Chicharito is weird. he scored alot of goals last year, but he doesnt look that good to me. Alot of his goals are with his head, which he is good with, or poachers goals that are more set up by rooney, nani, valencia and others. Also, it has alot to do with the fact Danny Welbeck is a better player and a more physical presence. Also, i have never seen a game where Chicharito wasnt called for offsides at least 5 times

[cougarjake13]

Man city with the win and all tied with man city in first by tiebreaker

2 matches left for each

[Dan 'Hampton]

Extra time in Norwich Arsenal was insane.

[newport king]

Some hooliganism in Bayern Munich v Cologne at the end of the game

[newport king]

Decent FA Cup match. Of course Drogba is a time wasting piece of shit. And i felt that no goal by Liverpool killed whatever steam they had. Great save by Cech

[Snoogans]

Decent FA Cup match. Of course Drogba is a time wasting piece of shit. And i felt that no goal by Liverpool killed whatever steam they had. Great save by Cech

i disagree on the flow. Liverpool had 2 or 3 really good chances ever after the carrol thing. If suarez didnt flub that cutback when he had snuck in behind its prob still goin on right now

[newport king]

i hope Bayern Munich destroys Chelsea...that being said, i think its time to remove the interim tag from DiMatteo.

[Snoogans]

i hope Bayern Munich destroys Chelsea...that being said, i think its time to remove the interim tag from DiMatteo.

i agree, and i think they should have already extended him. However, if Bayern does crush Chelsea in the final, i would go ahead and bet that DiMatteo gets fired. I know its insane. i think he has done enough that if chelsea lose a tough game he still stays.

But Abromovich is fuckin insane. And his only dream, his only wish, is to win the Champions League. If they win, DiMatteo will get 5 years contract. If they lose close, id say 2 or 3. If they lose like 4-1 or something, i think he is gone and Pep Guardiola is in.

The biggest saving grace is that Mourhino will not be leaving Real Madrid. I dont think the owner would let him go for any money, and Abromovich knows he fucked up firing him and wants him back. Since he cant have him, i think DiMatteo is safe.

I also think Chelsea wont get blown out. They will fight and claw and at least keep it close.

[cougarjake13]

Survival Sunday bitches !!!!

Man city vs qpr on Espn 2 now
Man u vs Sunderland on fx
Chelsea vs blackburn on speed
Tottenham vs fulham on fox soccer channel
Stoke vs Bolton on fox soccer plus
Liverpool vs Swansea on fuel
Arsenal vs west brim Albion on fox sports n

[newport king]

Really pulling for City. Hope they dont blow it

[cougarjake13]

1 nil to the arsenal !!!!!!

[cougarjake13]

Really pulling for City. Hope they dont blow it



As am I

I hate teams that win all the time
I guess if it isn't my team that is

[cougarjake13]

Wish I had 5 tv's right now

Sulda went to the bar

[cougarjake13]

and were level !!!!

2-2 arsenal




and snoogs suld be happy as everton is up 2 nil on newcastle



man u with a 1 nil lead over sunderland

and still nil-nil with man city

[newport king]

That entire 1st half was played in front of QPRs box. Rangers played good defense and that goal should have been saved.

[newport king]

What a terrible play 1-1. Cisse capitalizes on a dreadful header

[newport king]

Toure pulling his hamstring in the 1st might hurt now

[Misteriosa]

that last goal really woke the crowd up. the game was not as locked up as they thought.

[Misteriosa]

aaaaaannd 3-2 arsenal.. im a happy panda

[newport king]

Barton has lost his mind for QPR

[cougarjake13]

aaaaaannd 3-2 arsenal.. im a happy panda


and i thought u couldnt get any hotter :wub::wub:

[cougarjake13]

Barton has lost his mind for QPR



prob why newcastle let him go

[Misteriosa]

for a sec i thought there was going to be a bench clearer :unsure: that was a dirty knee shot

[newport king]

Tevez did punch him first but you cant go out like that

[Misteriosa]

and i thought u couldnt get any hotter :wub::wub:

aww shucks. ive been a closeted arsenal for years. i was SO happy when YES decided they would carry the arsenal games.

[Misteriosa]

Tevez did punch him first but you cant go out like that

yeah.. as the announcer said, he disgraced himself with that shit.

[cougarjake13]

aww shucks. ive been a closeted arsenal for years. i was SO happy when YES decided they would carry the arsenal games.



why closeted ??


yeh betw yes and fox soccer and espn 2 ive been able to watch pretty much every game

[cougarjake13]

yeah.. as the announcer said, he disgraced himself with that shit.



isnt tevez the guy that missed most of the year for similar shit ??

[Misteriosa]

why closeted ??


yeh betw yes and fox soccer and espn 2 ive been able to watch pretty much every game

no one around me even watches soccer. i've been in a little world by myself. perhaps "isolated" would have been a better word.

[newport king]

Youve got to be kidding me

[Misteriosa]

oh. shit. 1-2 qpr

[cougarjake13]

wow


a lot of goals u dont see going in any other time of year seem to be finding the back of the nets today

[cougarjake13]

no one around me even watches soccer. i've been in a little world by myself. perhaps "isolated" would have been a better word.



yeh that does suck



i found a bar that shows all the soccer games so i go there but none of my friends watch soccer except for one and he moved to south carolina

[cougarjake13]

oh. shit. 1-2 qpr



talk about a choke job

[Misteriosa]

qpr's goalie is really earning his pay today

[cougarjake13]

qpr's goalie is really earning his pay today



indeed

[newport king]

This is just awful for City

[newport king]

Paddy Kenny has been a beast

[Misteriosa]

oohh! i step away for 5 minutes and its tied up! this is a game for the ages...

[newport king]

No Fucking Way

[Misteriosa]

3-2 man city! what a comeback!

dudes were crying in the stadium not 20 minutes ago!

[Misteriosa]

this announcer has no voice. its been that kind of game.

there will be riots.

[cougarjake13]

holy fuck !!!

[Donnie Iris]

holy fuck !!!

May have been the best ending to a game/season I've ever seen.

[Crispy123]

holy fuck !!!

you can say that again.

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/389725_3961437756719_1303588236_3574911_1077888316 _n.jpg

[Snoogans]

that was pretty fuckin epic

[newport king]

I try to explain how awesome this league is to my friends, they just dont get it

[cougarjake13]

I try to explain how awesome this league is to my friends, they just dont get it



its impossible


but like anything else they need a team to follow thatll make em really care more

[newport king]

It amazes me how into it everyone gets come world cup time. But the 4 years in between no one gives a shit. I agree you need a team first. Ive landed on Liverpool, Red Bulls and Bayern Munich. Have no interest in Spain or Italian leagues

[Snoogans]

It amazes me how into it everyone gets come world cup time. But the 4 years in between no one gives a shit. I agree you need a team first. Ive landed on Liverpool, Red Bulls and Bayern Munich. Have no interest in Spain or Italian leagues

world cup is a big reason people DONT get into soccer more. Those teams are thrown together with so little time to train that sometimes it ends up boring with no fuckin goals and people bitch all the time.

They dont realize that the pro clubs, who are together all the time, actually play much better, much more exciting soccer.

i like watchin Barca cause of how talented they are but i dont have a rooting interest in spain and Madrid is fuckin BORING. Italy i never really watch though maybe i should cause the league is pretty good.

And i dont know where in the fuck you are watching Bundesliga but i have never seen it on TV here

[cougarjake13]

world cup is a big reason people DONT get into soccer more. Those teams are thrown together with so little time to train that sometimes it ends up boring with no fuckin goals and people bitch all the time.

They dont realize that the pro clubs, who are together all the time, actually play much better, much more exciting soccer.

i like watchin Barca cause of how talented they are but i dont have a rooting interest in spain and Madrid is fuckin BORING. Italy i never really watch though maybe i should cause the league is pretty good.

And i dont know where in the fuck you are watching Bundesliga but i have never seen it on TV here


fox soccer plus shows a lot of bundesliga games and i think this year the reg fox soccer is going to show more bundesliga games

plus foxsoccer to go has everything if u wanna pay

[Snoogans]

fox soccer plus shows a lot of bundesliga games and i think this year the reg fox soccer is going to show more bundesliga games

plus foxsoccer to go has everything if u wanna pay

i dont have fox soccer plus. cablevision doesnt carry it yet.

[newport king]

Fox Soccer and im pretty sure ive caught a few games on GOL. Usually both channels carry the games after EPL is over for the day.

[Snoogans]

Fox Soccer and im pretty sure ive caught a few games on GOL. Usually both channels carry the games after EPL is over for the day.

i dont have pkus or gol tv. i think i can get them in a 10 dollar extra package. ill have to look into it

[cougarjake13]

looks like espn 3 shows the bundesliga games but theres prob a subscription to pay

[Dan G]

fox soccer plus shows a lot of bundesliga games and i think this year the reg fox soccer is going to show more bundesliga games

plus foxsoccer to go has everything if u wanna pay

FOX Soccer Plus has never showed Bundesliga matches. Gol TV carries them as well as ESPN Deportes and ESPN3.

[cougarjake13]

FOX Soccer Plus has never showed Bundesliga matches. Gol TV carries them as well as ESPN Deportes and ESPN3.



thought it was fsp

coulda sworn i saw a bayern munich vs borussia dortmund on there

[Dan G]

thought it was fsp

coulda sworn i saw a bayern munich vs borussia dortmund on there

No, FOX doesn't have the rights to that league. Only Gol TV has English language rights.

That bar you go to watch soccer, is that MacDinton's?

[cougarjake13]

No, FOX doesn't have the rights to that league. Only Gol TV has English language rights.

That bar you go to watch soccer, is that MacDinton's?



yep


i havent been to the new one in st pete yet

[Dan G]

yep


i havent been to the new one in st pete yet

I live close to the St. Pete one, but have never been. I've got a great cable package with all the soccer I need, so I never have to venture out to find a place to watch a game.

[cougarjake13]

I live close to the St. Pete one, but have never been. I've got a great cable package with all the soccer I need, so I never have to venture out to find a place to watch a game.



yeh mines good as well


sometimes i like to go for the atmosphere of other crazy fans vs just sitting at home

[Donnie Iris]

Here's a 30 minute or so recap with all the action:

http://www.footytube.com/video/manchester-city-queens-park-rangers-may13-118356?ref=hp_ozeit_mem

I've watched the end like 5 times now.

[cougarjake13]

Uefa champions league final Chelsea vs bayern Munich

Still nil nil


This might go penalty kicks

[cougarjake13]

Mueller !!!!!!!!!

[NickyL0885]

Soccer fans are the best. The place is packed, the chants/songs, the announcer having the fan's chant "MULLER!" was great. You don't see this in American sports.

[NickyL0885]

HOLY SHIT! 1-1! Drogba with the HUGE goal!

[cougarjake13]

Fucking goalie was right there and ball was too fast


Fucking awesome

[cougarjake13]

Like I said going p kicks

[cougarjake13]

Soccer fans are the best. The place is packed, the chants/songs, the announcer having the fan's chant "MULLER!" was great. You don't see this in American sports.



That's what got me into the sport

[newport king]

Got home just in time for OT...WOW what a flop to setup this PK. What a fuckin save by Cech.

[cougarjake13]

Yej I can't believe Robben missed that opportunity

[cougarjake13]

Here we go

[newport king]

Unreal.

[cougarjake13]

Fucking awesome

[newport king]

What a shitty trophy presentation.

[cougarjake13]

What a shitty trophy presentation.



Yeh I don't like that in the stands bullshizz

[Adolf]

i played soccer when i was a kid

seems like everyone did :wacko:

[Adolf]

http://i591.photobucket.com/albums/ss357/ShellyToonie/jerk.gif http://theinterrobang.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Hot-World-Cup-Soccer-Fans-42.jpg http://www.mydisplayimage.com/blog/premium/anim_wanking.gif

[furie]

http://www.reallol.com/gallery/21461.jpg

[cougarjake13]

Ha!

[NickyL0885]

EURO 2012 kicking off today! Currently, Poland vs Greece is on. Games on ESPN and ESPN 2. Should be a cracker of a tournament!

[newport king]

US defeated Antigua last night in a World Cup qualifier. Been stuck at work, havent been able to watch Euros

[cougarjake13]

Danmark vs holland less than an hour away

Lad os gå Danmark !!!!!

[OGC]

I found a "probably not so legal" place to watch the games online if anyone is interested.

[Snoogans]

oh shit. Did not see that coming.

Netherlands should already have 2 or 3. I dont know what the fuck Robben was thinkin tryin to slip that one across when he had a wide open look at goal

[newport king]

Robben shouldve finished that

[newport king]

For such a talented team, Netherlands are really looking for alot of help from the officials

[Snoogans]

For such a talented team, Netherlands are really looking for alot of help from the officials

they are so talented and skilled on the ball. very inventive too. Then they get around goal and its like they all get scared

[newport king]

Brilliant saves from Denmarks goalie

[Snoogans]

Netherlands has fucked so many chances this game too. they dont even deserve to win cause they have been so bad around goal

[cougarjake13]

Sulda been like 6-2 but I'll take it

At most I culd hope for is a tie or win with Portugal and likely losses against Netherlands and Germany maybe a sneaky draw so this is just gravy

[newport king]

Looking forward to the German blitzkreig. Hopefully Schweinsteiger redeems himself after that big miss vs Chelsea in Champions.

[Snoogans]

Looking forward to the German blitzkreig. Hopefully Schweinsteiger redeems himself after that big miss vs Chelsea in Champions.

over under on ronaldo flops i have at 6500

[newport king]

Had to run out for work, doesnt look like i missed much other than Portugals crossbar

[cougarjake13]

Had to run out for work, doesnt look like i missed much other than Portugals crossbar



Yeh not much so far

I hope it stays a draw that would cap a tremendous day for the danes

[newport king]

what a heart breaker for Denmark. Portugal gets the winner late.

[newport king]

They really need to put in cameras in goal. Something like they have in tennis.

[Snoogans]

They really need to put in cameras in goal. Something like they have in tennis.

in fairness. they were offside in the build up to that goal, as well as the missed header a couple minutes earlier. The ball was over the line, but it was kind of a cosmic justice after the missed offsides

[newport king]

in fairness. they were offside in the build up to that goal, as well as the missed header a couple minutes earlier. The ball was over the line, but it was kind of a cosmic justice after the missed offsides

Yeah but thats at least the 2nd if not 3rd goal in this tourney ive seen taken away. It seems like a simple fix.

[cougarjake13]

anyone interested in doing fantasy EPL again ??



if so ill start up a league

[Snoogans]

anyone interested in doing fantasy EPL again ??



if so ill start up a league

id get in it. I cant fuckin wait for that shit to start. Baseball has been boring the fuck outta me this year.

Im sure probably no one else here follows it, but i think the mexican league starts up again this weekend. i follow it a bit and im kinda excited that its gonna give me something to watch at night. Even if it is all in spanish

[cougarjake13]

id get in it. I cant fuckin wait for that shit to start. Baseball has been boring the fuck outta me this year.

Im sure probably no one else here follows it, but i think the mexican league starts up again this weekend. i follow it a bit and im kinda excited that its gonna give me something to watch at night. Even if it is all in spanish


does that crazy announcer do the games ?

the one who screams ggggooooooaaaaaallllll!!!!

[Warren Peace]

anyone interested in doing fantasy EPL again ??



if so ill start up a league

I'd be interested.

[Snoogans]

does that crazy announcer do the games ?

the one who screams ggggooooooaaaaaallllll!!!!

there is like 10 guys who do that now but yea

[cougarjake13]

creating the league from last year

I can keep it as is or do head to head


what say you?

[newport king]

Id be in

[cougarjake13]

Id be in



roto style or head to head ?

go to epl.com and start making ur team and once I create a league u can join

[newport king]

Watching Liverpool vs Roma, thought about going to this game boy would i have been pissed to watch the B team they put out there. MLS allstars vs Chelsea should be good though.

[newport king]

roto style or head to head ?

go to epl.com and start making ur team and once I create a league u can join

Never played soccer fantasy, football always prefer head to head but whatever the group wants.

[newport king]

Good for Bradley

[Donnie Iris]

Nice win for the MLS All-Stars v. Chelsea tonight. They broke a 2-2 tie in the 92nd minute.

[Snoogans]

Nice win for the MLS All-Stars v. Chelsea tonight. They broke a 2-2 tie in the 92nd minute.

who was the biggest few names who played for chelsea? was it all the B teamers?

[Donnie Iris]

who was the biggest few names who played for chelsea? was it all the B teamers?

Terry, Cahill, Cole, Lampard, Essien, Ramirez, Malouda, Luiz.

Obviously a friendly, but I know they usually lose these games and it's a good result nonetheless. I didn't catch all of it but from what I saw, it was actually pretty engaging soccer.

[newport king]

Besides Cech they played what would look like the regular squad. Liverpool however started scrubs. Suprising since John Henry owns the team.

[cougarjake13]

for anyone interested in playing I created a league on premierleague.com
click on fantasy pick your players and join the league


league name is Ron fez
league code is 303508-156865

[cougarjake13]

first week is aug 18 so u got two weeks to set up

[cougarjake13]

I knew we weren't gonna be able to keep him but rob van persie is now man utd bound

[Snoogans]

I knew we weren't gonna be able to keep him but rob van persie is now man utd bound


that deal is official? if they fuckin got it done for 20 mill pounds like the report i read the other day said, ill go fuckin ape shit. Esp after United tried to tell everton last year that it would be at least 25 mill for Danny Welbeck. What? they wanted 20 mill and jack rodwell for him.

But van persie would be worth 20?

And what the fuck would united do with him? Him and rooney, but you have welbeck, chicharito, at some point you would have to sell a dude. Maybe they wont ask as much for Welbeck now

[NickyL0885]

that deal is official? if they fuckin got it done for 20 mill pounds like the report i read the other day said, ill go fuckin ape shit. Esp after United tried to tell everton last year that it would be at least 25 mill for Danny Welbeck. What? they wanted 20 mill and jack rodwell for him.

But van persie would be worth 20?

And what the fuck would united do with him? Him and rooney, but you have welbeck, chicharito, at some point you would have to sell a dude. Maybe they wont ask as much for Welbeck now

I think it was for 40 million. Piers Morgan is not happy, being a huge Arsenal supporter that his is. His twitter feed has been great to see his reaction. And look! Arsenal are the first game ESPN will be playing this weekend as the EPL season kicks off!

[Snoogans]

I think it was for 40 million. Piers Morgan is not happy, being a huge Arsenal supporter that his is. His twitter feed has been great to see his reaction. And look! Arsenal are the first game ESPN will be playing this weekend as the EPL season kicks off!

if you got 40 mill from espn or other american site, thats about 25 mill in pounds. prob even less by now with our shitty dollar.

i was using the terms in pounds. If it was, in fact, 40 mill pounds, well then i feel better about it, i guess, only from the standpoint of at least they had to drop some cash. But its still less than fuckin Fernando Torres. So its still a goddamn steal

[Snoogans]

i just saw that Fabrice Muamba has to retire cause of his heart condition. Not a total shock, but still kinda sad

[newport king]

The guy was pretty much dead, i wasnt expecting him to come back. And god damn UTD really are the yankees arent they

[cougarjake13]

The guy was pretty much dead, i wasnt expecting him to come back. And god damn UTD really are the yankees arent they


unfortunately

although city is giving them a run for that Yankees title

[newport king]

USA vs Mexico Estadio Azteca..looking forward to this.

[newport king]

That was an ugly half. Tied 0-0

[Snoogans]

im gettin pissed at the US. Its like they think they cant score, they have decided to pass it around til they lose it and then play D. THIS SHIT DOESNT EVEN COUNT. GO TRY TO WIN

[newport king]

Goooooooaaaaallll

[Snoogans]

even that was a fuckin ugly ass goal, but a goal it was

[Snoogans]

tim howard is in beast mode right now

[newport king]

Fuck the Mexicans! D and Howard were huge. I think our goal was the only shot on goal.

[Snoogans]

Fuck the Mexicans! D and Howard were huge. I think our goal was the only shot on goal.

it makes me laugh that it was ultimately howard stuffing the shit out of stupid chicharito and gettin a deflection on a chicharito shot, since they happen to be playin each other on Monday with Everton and Man U. And I hope it ends up the exact same fuckin way