Author Topic: The REAL Football Thread - EPL returns August 18 (Read 52728 times)

Himu · « **Reply #120 on:** April 24, 2012, 04:53:37 PM »

Quote from: dcharlie on April 24, 2012, 04:41:42 PM

again - if Di Matteo wins the Champions League and is then fired as manager than Abrom can go suck a pipeline sized coq

not going to happen, did you see all of those yellows?

Cerveza mas fina · « **Reply #121 on:** April 24, 2012, 04:53:59 PM »

MUAHHAHAHA IM LOVING THIS SHIT.

Tomorrow Real will be gone too.

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #122 on:** April 24, 2012, 04:54:01 PM »

wonder if pep will take over spurs now

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #123 on:** April 24, 2012, 04:57:01 PM »

Cerveza mas fina · « **Reply #124 on:** April 24, 2012, 04:59:11 PM »

I knew I should have gone to the pub fuuuuuuuuuu

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #125 on:** April 24, 2012, 05:00:50 PM »

How could you not?? I wouldn't go at 3:00 pm, but in your time zone??

Actually, I did go at 2 pm on Saturday for El Clasico, but it was Saturday!

Cerveza mas fina · « **Reply #126 on:** April 24, 2012, 05:02:11 PM »

I spent the entire saturday drinking and watching football in the pub, from 12 to 2300

Arsenal, Dortmund and el Classico.

My body needed a rest!

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #127 on:** April 24, 2012, 05:02:12 PM »

BU BU BARCA ARE THE BEST TEAM IN THE WORLD BU BU :'( :'( :'( :'(

Cerveza mas fina · « **Reply #128 on:** April 24, 2012, 05:03:06 PM »

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #129 on:** April 24, 2012, 05:05:13 PM »

gary "united shite" neville

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #130 on:** April 24, 2012, 05:07:11 PM »

Quote from: Premium Lager on April 24, 2012, 05:02:11 PM

I spent the entire saturday drinking and watching football in the pub, from 12 to 2300

Arsenal, Dortmund and el Classico.

My body needed a rest!

It's Tuesday! Two days of rest!

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #131 on:** April 24, 2012, 05:09:15 PM »

if i watched that arsenal snorefest on saturday i'd be reluctant to go back to the bar also

Himu · « **Reply #132 on:** April 24, 2012, 05:13:51 PM »

arsenal game was on at like 7 am dude fuck that noise

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #133 on:** April 24, 2012, 05:41:59 PM »

Fifstar · « **Reply #134 on:** April 24, 2012, 05:58:58 PM »

Quote from: Thomas Householmes Lane on April 24, 2012, 05:05:13 PM

gary "united shite" neville

Himu · « **Reply #135 on:** April 24, 2012, 07:07:19 PM »

Witness this rant from SA in all it's glory:

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My phone nearly blew up there with all the texts and calls, fucking unbelievable. "The best team ever" have officially been resigned to a footnote in history tonight. I'm convinced they're past their peak now and are finished and it's fucking glorious. Cheating cunts never prosper in the end. Fuck UEFA, Fuck the Qatar Foundation, Fuck Mes Que un Club, Fuck blood doping and "hormone injections", Fuck white hankerchiefs, Fuck "Pep" and his shit skinny ties, Fuck that Argie bottling midget cunt, Fuck playing 9 central midfielders, fuck 85% posession, fuck the "Camp Nou", fuck getting players yellow cards, Fuck crowding the ref, Fuck diving and claiming to be pure...You can stick Unicef and those pair of cunts Puyol and Pique right up your arse too, absolute fucking dogshit.

SAFC moments aside, I don't think I've been so happy after a football match.

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #136 on:** April 24, 2012, 07:19:33 PM »

brap is a horrible football troll ignore all his posts

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #137 on:** April 24, 2012, 07:30:23 PM »

brap is also a sunderland fan so you can kinda feel for his lunacy

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #138 on:** April 24, 2012, 07:49:00 PM »

martin o neil got found out real hard he was good for his little stint when he took over for Stephen "Stevie" Bruce but he managed to somehow draw to WOlves the worst team across all divisions.

i like geordies tho i want to be a geordie

Himu · « **Reply #139 on:** April 24, 2012, 09:36:21 PM »

Himu · « **Reply #140 on:** April 24, 2012, 09:41:09 PM »

lol Malek

http://www.thestar.com/sports/soccer/mls/torontofc/article/1165893--kelly-toronto-fc-s-discontent-appears-to-begin-with-winter

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #141 on:** April 24, 2012, 09:44:15 PM »

Quote from: dcharlie on April 24, 2012, 09:21:03 PM

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i like geordies tho i want to be a geordie

my home town is "up north" but we are on the west side of the country , but accent wise and "life" wise we are pretty much Geordies in a different location. I can immitate a Geordie accent easy because it's near as damn it the same as my own accent (which i have hidden since uni days because no one had a fecking clue what i was talking about). I spent many happy times in Newcastle. My previous fiancee studied there so i spent a ton of time there.

Anyways - the big thing Newcastle have which is amazing - you go through Newcastle city center , down through Monument and The Big Market on match day and EVERYONE is wearing black and white. It's insanity. Not just "one or two people" - everyone. Young and old. It's not like in other parts of the country where you'll see Man Utd or Liverpool shirts. No. You are in Newcastle? You support Newcastle. The ground is in the damned heart of the city - it's everything to do with the city.

I studied in Liverpool and i was horrified at the number of SCOUSE kids who were MAN UTD fans. That's just WRONG. That will never EVER happen in Newcastle. You are born in Newcastle, you support Newcastle. There is no other option. It's a level of local support that it unsurpassed by any of the 91 other pro teams in England.

lots of scoursers ignore wigan and bolton and everton and support liverpool or united. it's embarrasing.

but ya i want to visit newcastle or live there some day. it seems awesome

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #142 on:** April 24, 2012, 09:49:02 PM »

50 million pounds to score the winning goal against barca

Himu · « **Reply #143 on:** April 24, 2012, 09:55:14 PM »

i like how the general mindset of barca fans now is "WAH WAH WE LOST THE SPANISH LEAGUE CUP AND THE CL. OUR TEAM IS SUPPOSED TO WIN EVERYTHING DAMMIT QQ"

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #144 on:** April 24, 2012, 09:57:12 PM »

thats why pep hasn't signed a new contracdt yet, he wasn't sure how the barca fans would react to him potentially losing everything.

I hope Cavani comes to the premiere league next year. He was my favorite player to watch play in the CL this year next to HULK in the europa league

Cerveza mas fina · « **Reply #145 on:** April 25, 2012, 02:55:12 AM »

Pep didnt sign because he though he could win everything then make mad bank.

Now he will only win the consolation prize, maybe, the Copa Del Rey.

Methodis where you from man?

Momo · « **Reply #146 on:** April 25, 2012, 03:38:39 AM »

Quote from: Stringer Bell on April 24, 2012, 09:55:14 PM

i like how the general mindset of barca fans now is "WAH WAH WE LOST THE SPANISH LEAGUE CUP AND THE CL. OUR TEAM IS SUPPOSED TO WIN EVERYTHING DAMMIT QQ"

Sounds like the average man united/england fan

Himu · « **Reply #147 on:** April 25, 2012, 03:54:09 AM »

Highly suggest this youtube channel for history of the beautiful game and its most prolific players:

Full on documentaries, they cover from Zidane to Pele, from Trapatoni to Ronaldo (not Cristiano).

They even cover the best footballers currently in Europe today.

Himu · « **Reply #148 on:** April 25, 2012, 11:06:44 AM »

Bayner Munich v Real Madrid today!

Himu · « **Reply #149 on:** April 25, 2012, 02:01:25 PM »

Fifstar · « **Reply #150 on:** April 25, 2012, 05:08:27 PM »

penaltiessss

Fifstar · « **Reply #151 on:** April 25, 2012, 05:17:24 PM »

!!!!!

Fifstar · « **Reply #152 on:** April 25, 2012, 05:18:23 PM »

Neeeeeeeuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuerrrrrrr!!!!!

Bacchus7 · « **Reply #153 on:** April 25, 2012, 05:45:23 PM »

God, just elated. Couldn't be prouder of my Bavarian boys.

Cerveza mas fina · « **Reply #154 on:** April 25, 2012, 06:10:20 PM »

Baaaaaayeeeeeeern rekordmeister!

What a game guys damn.

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #155 on:** April 25, 2012, 06:50:26 PM »

Quote from: Premium Lager on April 25, 2012, 02:55:12 AM

Pep didnt sign because he though he could win everything then make mad bank.

Now he will only win the consolation prize, maybe, the Copa Del Rey.

Methodis where you from man?

america :qq but my parents lived in Atherton before they immigrated here

Himu · « **Reply #156 on:** April 26, 2012, 12:33:49 AM »

I missed the second half of Extra because my DVR ran out. I'm fucking dying to know how this game ended.

Himu · « **Reply #157 on:** April 26, 2012, 12:44:08 AM »

http://www.101greatgoals.com/gvideos/real-madrid-2-bayern-munich-1-longer-highlights/

oh my god

Himu · « **Reply #158 on:** April 26, 2012, 12:46:05 AM »

Catching up on today's gifs!

Holy shit, soccer is the best sport.

Momo · « **Reply #159 on:** April 26, 2012, 03:59:28 AM »

Those are hilarious

Himu · « **Reply #160 on:** April 26, 2012, 04:04:49 AM »

apparently pique can't remember he even played against chelsea

Fifstar · « **Reply #161 on:** April 26, 2012, 07:47:00 AM »

Yeah, shooting penalties in such a situation must be tough. And you can't really prepare because those situations happen so rarely. I was impressed how cool Alaba was, the guy is only 19.

Himu · « **Reply #162 on:** April 26, 2012, 12:02:58 PM »

Quote from: dcharlie on April 26, 2012, 06:32:57 AM

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("On the way to the penalty shot I lost my balls")

lol - i've been in several low key penalty shoot outs and i can honestly say they are f*cking horrid. And we are talking games where, tops, we had 100 people watching.

I missed in the last tournament we were in - it's a shitty feeling to put it mildly. (in the final, which we lost to Adidas )

I have no idea just what it's like with the expectations and hopes of 70,000 people in the stadium hanging on your spot kick - i imagine my arsehole would be gasping for air.

that is actually a Shweinsteiger quote, haha.

"On the way to the penalty spot my balls went missing, but then thank god I found them again."

In other news, MLS says that they will be among the worlds top leagues by 2022.

http://www.denverpost.com/rapids/ci_20473424/mls-expects-be-among-worlds-best-soccer-leagues

Himu · « **Reply #163 on:** April 26, 2012, 01:37:37 PM »

Guardiola quitting Barca rumor

https://twitter.com/#!/guillembalague

"Pep told the club he wants 2 go (something he has been thinking about for 6 months). Club asked him 2 sleep on it.Tmrr confirmation"

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #164 on:** April 26, 2012, 04:50:29 PM »

He can come ot Citteh

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #165 on:** April 26, 2012, 05:55:57 PM »

I heard Stevie Bruce is looking for a job

Himu · « **Reply #166 on:** April 26, 2012, 08:38:31 PM »

BBVA Compass stadium almost finished

Also, third Dynamo kits!

ORANGE

Himu · « **Reply #167 on:** April 26, 2012, 10:09:19 PM »

Since we're on the subject of apparel, I want a Dynamo and Team USA trainer/track jacket!

Speaking of USA NT, since the men's team didn't qualify for the Olympics this year, GO USA WMNT!

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/25/sports/olympics/us-womens-soccer-team-draws-path-against-japan-for-olympic-gold.html?_r=1

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One year after losing to Japan in a compelling World Cup final, the United States women’s soccer team may have the rematch it has been seeking at this summer’s London Olympics.

The draw for the Olympic soccer tournament was held Tuesday in London, and the United States and Japan are two of the three seeded teams on the women’s side. If form holds, they will meet in the gold medal game on Aug. 9 at Wembley Stadium.

To get there, however, the United States must first navigate the group stage, which for the Americans begins with a difficult match against France in Glasgow on July 25 — two days before the opening ceremony.

Should the United States lose its opener (as it did four years ago in Beijing before going on to win the gold medal), it is still expected to advance as the other two teams in the group are Colombia, whom the United States will play on July 28, also in Glasgow; and North Korea, whom the United States will face on July 31 in Manchester, England.

Finishing first, however, could prove critical for the United States because if the Americans do — and if Japan wins its group, as is expected — the teams would not face each other in the knockout rounds until the gold medal game. Japan was drawn into a group with Canada, Sweden and South Africa.

“It’s always exciting to know who we will be playing,” United States Coach Pia Sundhage told USSoccer.com. “We will start with an excellent opponent that we faced in the World Cup, and that is a good thing. Once again, we will be facing teams with different playing styles, and that is a challenge our team enjoys.”

On the men’s side, where the United States failed to qualify for the Olympics, the most intriguing story is the controversy surrounding Britain’s team.

Team GB, as it is called, will be made up of players from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales — an arrangement that has not been the smoothest for any of the countries involved because each has its own soccer federation.

The notion of merging the countries sparked considerable debate over whether Team GB should even participate at all, and it is possible that the British teams will hear boos in their own country. Team GB’s women play in the first competition of the Olympics when they open against New Zealand on July 25 in Cardiff, Wales; the men’s team plays its first game a day later against Senegal in Manchester.

While the men’s Team GB is expected to contend for a medal, Brazil — led by the young superstar Neymar — is seen by many as the favorite, particularly because Lionel Messi and Argentina did not qualify. Spain is expected to be a top contender as well.

In the United States, however, the collapse of the men’s team in qualifying leaves the spotlight to the women’s team. Now the United States women finally know what awaits them in Britain.

“When the draw happens, it energizes our players and brings even more of a focus to our team,” Sundhage said. “We also have the chance to start scouting and preparing for what will be an entertaining and extremely competitive first round.”

Himu · « **Reply #168 on:** April 26, 2012, 10:12:40 PM »

Think that's bad?

Himu · « **Reply #169 on:** April 26, 2012, 11:18:14 PM »

Games this weekend

EPL

Saturday

Stoke v Arsenal, 10am, ESPN2/ESPN3.com/ESPN Deportes
Wigan v Newcastle, 10am. FOX Soccer/FOX Deportes (available after midnight from FOX Soccer 2Go)
West Brom v Aston Villa, 10am, FOX Soccer Plus/FOX Soccer 2Go
Everton v Fulham, 10am, FOX Soccer 2Go
Sunderland v Bolton, 10am, FOX Soccer 2Go
Swansea v Wolves, 10am, FOX Soccer 2Go
Norwich v Liverpool, 12:30pm, FOX Soccer (available after midnight from FOX Soccer 2Go)

Sunday

Chelsea v QPR, 8:30am, FOX Soccer/FOX Deportes (available after midnight from FOX Soccer 2Go)
Tottenham v Blackburn, 11am, FOX Soccer/FOX Deportes (available after midnight from FOX Soccer 2Go)

MLS

Saturday

Portland v Montreal
New England v New York, NBCSN
San Jose v Philadelphia
Vancouver v Columbus
Houston v D.C.
Seattle v Chicago
Chivas USA v Colorado
Toronto FC v Salt Lake
FC Dallas v Los Angeles

What games are you guys watching?

Manchester City v Manchester UTD has been upgraded from ESPN2 to ESPN on April 30

EPL playoffs start May 3

Himu · « **Reply #170 on:** April 27, 2012, 02:20:57 AM »

Himu · « **Reply #171 on:** April 27, 2012, 03:05:31 AM »

Me:

Stoke v Arsenal
Everton v Fulham
Houston v D.C.
Man C v Man U

I'd love to see the Chelse/QPR and Tottenham v Blackburn games but I'm going to church on Sunday to talk about what the PERFECT CHURCH is and I can't miss that for the world.

Need to get Gol so I can watch la liga. Is la liga worth it? I hear the competition in that league is piss poor but I love flashy football, so...

Cerveza mas fina · « **Reply #172 on:** April 27, 2012, 03:24:07 AM »

Himu · « **Reply #173 on:** April 27, 2012, 03:26:52 AM »

Not bad.

Cerveza mas fina · « **Reply #174 on:** April 27, 2012, 03:29:53 AM »

I need one for the cup, but they are like 80 euro.

Himu · « **Reply #175 on:** April 27, 2012, 03:30:53 AM »

i can't believe alaba is 19

look at this cross

Cerveza mas fina · « **Reply #176 on:** April 27, 2012, 03:35:07 AM »

Rvp out of form, Robben out of form, Sneijder out of form.

Holland cup chances

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #177 on:** April 27, 2012, 03:43:09 AM »

dcharlie, what do you think of these Lebron James Liverpool sneakers?

Himu · « **Reply #178 on:** April 27, 2012, 03:50:29 AM »

You mean to tell me Lebron James decided to make a sneaker contract with a big football club and decided on...Liverpool?

Cerveza mas fina · « **Reply #179 on:** April 27, 2012, 03:50:40 AM »

Quote from: dcharlie on April 27, 2012, 03:39:04 AM

long season for all three - it's going to play havoc

Might even have a punt on an outsider team.

If you asked me 6 months ago I'd say Holland has a chance, but now hmm.

Germany is always a safe bet and they are on a high now with Bayern doing good internationally and Dortmund having fresh talent back home.
England, hmm. Great players but haven't seen England play decent ever. Not to be rude but 90's + 00's weren't so hot. Which I really can't understand cause the talent is there.
France. New rejuvenized team from what I heard.
Spain. Players might be tired after a gruelling season this year, decline was obvious in barca/madrid games.
Portugal. No, Ronaldo is not enough at this level.
Italy. I have no clue what Italy is up to.

Outsiders:
Denmark, finished above Portugal in qualifiers. Young team, but crazy hard group for them that might intimidate them too much.

News:

Author Topic: The REAL Football Thread - EPL returns August 18 (Read 52728 times)