Author Topic: The REAL Football Thread - EPL returns August 18 (Read 41074 times)

Momo · « **Reply #60 on:** April 22, 2012, 01:54:53 PM »

I'm tipping City to win and go on to the title

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #61 on:** April 22, 2012, 02:04:13 PM »

WOAHHH MANCINI WOAHHHH

can't wait to buy a kit with (another) star on it

Himu · « **Reply #62 on:** April 23, 2012, 01:41:37 AM »

ESPN soccernet press pass

Momo · « **Reply #63 on:** April 23, 2012, 01:50:05 AM »

It that guy Tommy Smith still on press pass? I wont watch as long he is on it cause he doesnt know what the fuck he's saying

Himu · « **Reply #64 on:** April 23, 2012, 02:13:10 AM »

Haha, no. Gab Marcotti and Steve Nicol.

haha

Himu · « **Reply #65 on:** April 23, 2012, 02:30:05 AM »

MLS game weekend highlights!

I watched the DC v NYC game and it was tragically hilarious. Watch this if you want to know what NOT HAVING DEFENSE LOOKS LIKE.

To be fair, the Red Bulls have a big player out for three games due to a horrible foul, and are suffering badly from injuries. Still, their defense was awful. On the upside, Pontius scored himself a hat trick, and rookie Nick Deleon scored a goal. Red Bull's Thierry Henry free kick was pretty good, but too late too little.

This game definitely pulled the United as Eastern Conf contenders. But it ended up putting me asleep around 75 minute mark.

I also caught the Portland and Kansas City game...

It was hilarious. Sporting KC up until this match had an undefeated record so far this season, and they totally lost it against the fucking Timber. Hilarity.

Momo · « **Reply #66 on:** April 23, 2012, 02:33:35 AM »

Thierry Henry still has it <3

But wtf at that defence

Himu · « **Reply #67 on:** April 23, 2012, 02:43:38 AM »

Some stats for this week:

Fifstar · « **Reply #68 on:** April 23, 2012, 04:49:57 AM »

It's gonna be tough. Barca has a lot of pressure now that the national title is gone and Chelsea has the tactical advantage that they didn't catch a goal in their home match. If Chelsea scores one goal, Barca needs 3, so Barcelona needs to balance it's defensive and offensive actions. On the other hand, I'm still sure that Barcelona is the clearly better team and their defense is actually the best when they're playing offensively so I say either 2:0 or 3:1 for Barcelona.

Momo · « **Reply #69 on:** April 23, 2012, 04:56:03 AM »

Barca will walk it, their recent form has been good still, they outplayed Real.

Barca is the best team in the world bar none so every match is theirs to lose

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #70 on:** April 23, 2012, 10:38:29 AM »

chelsea are horrible and horribly run so hopefully barca win it

Himu · « **Reply #71 on:** April 23, 2012, 01:12:56 PM »

Quote from: The Business on April 23, 2012, 04:05:10 AM

Predictions for Tuesday's second Barca-Chelsea match? Surely Barca won't lose three in a row.

Barca is the better team, but had weak links in last weeks match up. If they tighten their defense they should do well. My bet is towards Barca.

Himu · « **Reply #72 on:** April 23, 2012, 07:52:59 PM »

Biz I'm going to ask directv about those channels and try to update my package.

Dcharlie I'm new to world soccer. What's so bad about Chelsea?

Himu · « **Reply #73 on:** April 23, 2012, 09:20:10 PM »

Sounds badass. In Oklahoma?

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #74 on:** April 23, 2012, 09:30:33 PM »

Quote from: Stringer Bell on April 23, 2012, 02:43:38 AM

Some stats for this week:

(Image removed from quote.)

Every team owned by MLSE sucks ass.

Himu · « **Reply #75 on:** April 23, 2012, 09:32:36 PM »

Himu · « **Reply #76 on:** April 23, 2012, 09:54:32 PM »

Analyzing Chelsea and Barca for tomorrow.

Exciting!

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/24/sports/soccer/as-barcelona-prepares-for-chelsea-fans-are-on-edge.html?_r=1&ref=soccer
http://www.epltalk.com/analyzing-chelsea%E2%80%99s-success-against-barcelona-41356

Himu · « **Reply #77 on:** April 23, 2012, 10:05:49 PM »

I find MLS really easy to get into and I think they're doing better. I think the only way for them to get better is to support them. With more support we get better players, and with better players we get better footie.

Though I (slightly) prefer rugby, I've been getting into the game since the World Cup 2010. I was enthralled by the level of athleticism and the game was relatively easy to understand so everyone could know what's going on, while at the same time, having the internal strategy of a chess game, but with constant action. The prevalence of diving held me back from becoming a full on fan of the sport, but the MLS helped me along the way and ever since this MLS season started I have been following it like a hawk.

World soccer not so much and I'm excited to get into it as it seems something interesting is always going on.

edit: MLS may not be the best, but I think they're trying to do a lot of good things for the sport. Particularly in regards to goal tech:

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #78 on:** April 23, 2012, 10:21:42 PM »

Drogba .

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #79 on:** April 24, 2012, 12:03:49 AM »

I think Barcelona will at least make up that 1-goal deficit in the second leg tomorrow. I felt like they had a ton of chances in the first leg that they didn't capitalize on.

Himu · « **Reply #80 on:** April 24, 2012, 12:21:55 AM »

I agree. Some goals I'm surprised they missed. It seemed to me the game was a clear cut case of bad luck on Barcelona's part, not that there weren't holes in their defense.

Fifstar · « **Reply #81 on:** April 24, 2012, 05:16:40 AM »

Quote from: The Business on April 23, 2012, 10:10:39 PM

I honestly didn't know Henry played in MLS now. That's pretty cool. What aging superstar will we get next?

Apparently Michael Ballack is going to play in the MLS next season.

Himu · « **Reply #82 on:** April 24, 2012, 09:11:47 AM »

Future News: Barcelona petition FIFA to declare possession more important than goals

Holy shit

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #83 on:** April 24, 2012, 09:16:21 AM »

Quote from: Stringer Bell on April 23, 2012, 09:32:36 PM

I should clarify. MLSE = Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment Ltd., which owns the Leafs, Raptors, and Toronto FC.

Momo · « **Reply #84 on:** April 24, 2012, 09:17:20 AM »

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It is time for all other clubs to resume their poor imitation of our style of play and lose to us with dignity. After all, everyone knows that playing disciplined defense within the rules of the game and then using patience and precision to score on the counter attack is still cheating and equivalent to puppy murder. Actually, it's worse. Defending is worse than puppy murder.

oh my lord

Himu · « **Reply #85 on:** April 24, 2012, 09:21:29 AM »

> HOLD BALL FOR 80% OF THE GAME

> 0 POINTS

Himu · « **Reply #86 on:** April 24, 2012, 12:09:37 PM »

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jason-grill/major-league-soccer_b_1443011.html

Major League Soccer is shooting for third most popular league in American sports.

Fifstar · « **Reply #87 on:** April 24, 2012, 02:07:21 PM »

When the numbers of games played and the structure of the leagues are so different, it doesn't make sense to gauge the popularity of sports by comparing the attendance per game, does it? But still nice to see that there's a rise in attendance in the MLS.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #88 on:** April 24, 2012, 02:38:26 PM »

Quote from: The Business on April 24, 2012, 12:33:32 PM

That's incredible. Also the 2nd favorite sport amongst American 12-24 year olds. We can actually stay young and relevant through our love for soccer.

also playing it

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #89 on:** April 24, 2012, 03:28:12 PM »

lost it for his club for the second time*

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #90 on:** April 24, 2012, 03:31:58 PM »

what a joke of a club chelsea is

TEEEPO · « **Reply #91 on:** April 24, 2012, 03:33:51 PM »

it wasn't drogba you racist fuck

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #92 on:** April 24, 2012, 03:34:59 PM »

lol all black people are drogba lol

Himu · « **Reply #93 on:** April 24, 2012, 03:36:24 PM »

My prediction pre-game was 2-1, but now I dunno. I'll up it to maybe 4-2, Barca.

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #94 on:** April 24, 2012, 03:37:17 PM »

people are too kind to barca. theyre not that good. they have 1 good player but other than that theyre a joke club. man city would wipe the floor wit them

Fifstar · « **Reply #95 on:** April 24, 2012, 03:38:34 PM »

Amazing game and what a brilliantly scored goal for Chelsea. Still, I can't see Chelsea winning this after Terry's incredible dumb red card.

Himu · « **Reply #96 on:** April 24, 2012, 03:39:11 PM »

Quote from: Thomas Householmes Lane on April 24, 2012, 03:37:17 PM

people are too kind to barca. theyre not that good. they have 1 good player but other than that theyre a joke club. man city would wipe the floor wit them

so who is that one player? Messi? what about Xavi? His assists are awesome.

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #97 on:** April 24, 2012, 03:41:10 PM »

messi's the good player. the only reason theyre "good" is because it's home talent so they can drill into these little spanish kids heads that the most important thing in football is to pass.

real madrid are a real team and so are citteh. barca are just eh

Himu · « **Reply #98 on:** April 24, 2012, 03:44:20 PM »

Quote from: Thomas Householmes Lane on April 24, 2012, 03:41:10 PM

messi's the good player. the only reason theyre "good" is because it's home talent so they can drill into these little spanish kids heads that the most important thing in football is to pass.

real madrid are a real team and so are citteh. barca are just eh

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"Football is obviously broken," said Barcelona midfielder, and defender of all that is right, Xavi. "When the team that just scores the most goals is ruled the winner over a team that holds the ball for the vast majority of the match only because the rules say so, something is very wrong. And it is time we correct that wrong. Because Cesc is suffering."

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #99 on:** April 24, 2012, 03:45:24 PM »

fabregas is a joke. he was great in the EPL where the standard of playing is 13 shitty teams and 5 good teams. once he goes to la liga where he actually has to face Real Madrid and teams in the CL with a smart manager he's exposed for the hack he is.

TEEEPO · « **Reply #100 on:** April 24, 2012, 03:45:58 PM »

yes, because little spanish kids are obviously the reason for barcelona's success in the last four years. obviously it's just one long continuing fluke.

Fifstar · « **Reply #101 on:** April 24, 2012, 03:46:06 PM »

Well, it's really not that important to have the best players (see Chelsea or Manchester City, you're never going to win the Champions League when you can't build up both a team chemistry and squad that works together) if you can have players that are taught to play perfectly together. Although Barcelona obviously has a lot of great players besides Messi.

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #102 on:** April 24, 2012, 03:49:34 PM »

Quote from: TEEEPO on April 24, 2012, 03:45:58 PM

yes, because little spanish kids are obviously the reason for barcelona's success in the last four years. obviously it's just one long continuing fluke.

yes it is entirely the reason. barca show why a good academy system works. it's incredibly hard to buy players and get them to learn a different tactic then 4-4-2 which most clubs use.

but all im saying is that if i was putting together a list of the best players in the world, only Messi would be on it from Barca

Himu · « **Reply #103 on:** April 24, 2012, 03:50:33 PM »

Quote from: Thomas Householmes Lane on April 24, 2012, 03:45:24 PM

fabregas is a joke. he was great in the EPL where the standard of playing is 13 shitty teams and 5 good teams. once he goes to la liga where he actually has to face Real Madrid and teams in the CL with a smart manager he's exposed for the hack he is.

he gave the assist to the winning goal in wc 2010 bro

come on

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #104 on:** April 24, 2012, 03:51:26 PM »

and liverpool won the champions league 5 years ago.

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #105 on:** April 24, 2012, 03:52:55 PM »

chelsea

Fifstar · « **Reply #106 on:** April 24, 2012, 03:53:41 PM »

Holy Shit!

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #107 on:** April 24, 2012, 03:54:06 PM »

messi

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #108 on:** April 24, 2012, 03:57:57 PM »

bu bu best player evber bu bu :'(

TEEEPO · « **Reply #109 on:** April 24, 2012, 04:35:35 PM »

i'm rich!

Himu · « **Reply #110 on:** April 24, 2012, 04:35:51 PM »

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #111 on:** April 24, 2012, 04:36:57 PM »

holy SHIT

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #112 on:** April 24, 2012, 04:37:43 PM »

MY BOY TORRES

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #113 on:** April 24, 2012, 04:38:35 PM »

YESSSSSSSSSSS HE DID IT I LOVE YOU TORRES I ALWAYS HABVE

Himu · « **Reply #114 on:** April 24, 2012, 04:40:00 PM »

This is amazing

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #115 on:** April 24, 2012, 04:41:06 PM »

barca are a joke of at eam i told you all

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #116 on:** April 24, 2012, 04:42:23 PM »

di mnatteo is 100% gone, he is horrible at signings as evidence at his time at West Brom.

Fifstar · « **Reply #117 on:** April 24, 2012, 04:43:05 PM »

Crazy game. Now for Bayern against Real Madrid. Everbydoy was talking about an all spanish finale and now no spanish team might be in it.

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #118 on:** April 24, 2012, 04:43:58 PM »

Hope Jose gets knocked out so he can sign for Citteh next year

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FERNANDO TORRES YESSSS

Himu · « **Reply #119 on:** April 24, 2012, 04:50:07 PM »