Author Topic: Football/Soccer 2015-18 (Read 179063 times)

dkdk · « **Reply #180 on:** February 17, 2015, 01:05:10 PM »

that ship has long sailed esch. if/when this shit crashes it's going to be insane.

Sausage · « **Reply #181 on:** February 17, 2015, 02:18:36 PM »

Shakhtar 0 - 4 Bayern Munich

PSG 1-2 Chelsea

FC Basel 1-1 Porto

Schalke 1-2 Real Madrid

Man City 1-4 Barcelona

Juventus 2-1 Dortmund

Arsenal 1-0 Monaco

Bayer Leverkusen 2-2 Atletico Madrid

Am_I_Anonymous · « **Reply #182 on:** February 17, 2015, 02:56:36 PM »

Quote from: Death Ghidorah on February 17, 2015, 02:51:40 PM

Quote from: Esch on February 17, 2015, 10:01:29 AM
A little bit on the Internazionale academy, for my dude wrath

http://www.theoriginalcoach.com/#!the-inter-milan-academy-way/cuqk

Double edged sword right there. We always develop great young players or at least find them, but when they are about to reach their peak they go on to some of the more prestigious or richer clubs.

And hurry up, Madrid and Man U need some new talent.

Fifstar · « **Reply #183 on:** February 17, 2015, 02:59:10 PM »

That tv deal in the UK is insane. And it's just for the home market as well. I can't imagine that Sky and BTsport can refinance that sum. And they don't even show every game.

Even the smallest team in the pl gets now over 3 more times money than the best paid team in the bundesliga from the tv deal. And that's in a theoretically smaller market.

I'm a bit mad what that's gonna mean for the Bundesliga and especially the smaller teams which have no chance to compete with the UK clubs. I mean it's not that bad because we're already relying on a combination of home grown talent and cheaper players. But now only the top BL teams (or the Werksclubs) have a chance to compete with the salarieries on the UK market. Salaries and transfer fees will probably go through the roof...

Fifstar · « **Reply #184 on:** February 17, 2015, 03:01:31 PM »

Predictions for CL (haven't seen any results so far)

Shakhtar 0 - 2 Bayern Munich

PSG 1-2 Chelsea

FC Basel 2-1 Porto

Schalke 1-2 Real Madrid

Man City 1-3 Barcelona

Juventus 1-1 Dortmund

Arsenal 2-0 Monaco

Bayer Leverkusen 2-3 Atletico Madrid

Am_I_Anonymous · « **Reply #185 on:** February 17, 2015, 11:30:29 PM »

Yeah....because that would happen in the US.

Had enough of the euro style racism...LA Liga for me. I hope Messi or Ronaldo or any other of the numerous outsiders you pay to teach you pale skinned mollywhaps how to play kick it straight uthrough your cunt chests.

Yeah...that makes me mad.

Sausage · « **Reply #186 on:** February 18, 2015, 03:12:09 AM »

Yeah La Liga is not the one you want if you want to avoid racism.

Am_I_Anonymous · « **Reply #187 on:** February 18, 2015, 09:12:19 AM »

Sober and still pissed off as fuck at those guys. I wish that'd would have been me, I would have dragged that fat ass out of that car. And that's not internet tough guy talk, I can't tolerate that hate.

Am_I_Anonymous · « **Reply #188 on:** February 18, 2015, 12:00:43 PM »

Watched that Bayern (SP?) game last night. Playing with 10 dudes = bad I learned today.

I kinda like that though. Fuck off and get 2 yellows? Bounce. Get a red? Bounce. Have an injury and already used your 3 subs? You fucked.

<<<<<<Is starting to learn.

Am_I_Anonymous · « **Reply #189 on:** February 18, 2015, 12:05:00 PM »

Quote from: Esch on February 18, 2015, 12:03:59 PM

Quote from: Am_I_Anonymous on February 18, 2015, 12:00:43 PM
Watched that Bayern (SP?) game last night. Playing with 10 dudes = bad I learned today.

I kinda like that though. Fuck off and get 2 yellows? Bounce. Get a red? Bounce. Have an injury and already used your 3 subs? You fucked.

<<<<<<Is starting to learn.

It makes for the best fuckery but on one hand it makes matches low key easy as fuck to fix. Like the Liga MX (mexico) final this year basically had paid refs hand out reds for some minor shit. Occasionally though it'll all snowball and end in a giant fuck pile of ejections, yellows and reds. Great post game shit talking.

Wait till you see your first goalkeeper red card. That is some funny funny shit after the fact.

So if that happens they have to sub out a CM or a Striker type player to bring in the second goalie, right? The fuckery

dkdk · « **Reply #190 on:** February 18, 2015, 02:08:44 PM »

Yeah I think thats how we ended up w/ da gawd John Oshea in goal once.

It was either a red or a goalie injury

headwalk · « **Reply #191 on:** February 18, 2015, 05:36:50 PM »

champion's league RO16 first leg matches generally come in two flavours: blow out or snooze-fest. we've only had the latter so far.

Am_I_Anonymous · « **Reply #192 on:** February 19, 2015, 10:49:11 AM »

Quote from: Death Ghidorah on February 19, 2015, 10:48:07 AM

The obvious fact that Qatar shouldn't host to begin with aside, why move it to winter? More "bearable" weather? Fuck that shit. WC has been hosted at hot places before, never was an issue until recent years. Tournaments are played during the hottest days of summer all the time are, so why not keep it in the summer.

Again, what a bunch of pussies.

Honestly, watching those guys play 90+ minutes in 110 degree in Brazil was horrible. I'm all watching games in a better climate

Mr Gilhaney · « **Reply #193 on:** February 19, 2015, 10:53:22 AM »

Quote from: Death Ghidorah on February 19, 2015, 10:48:07 AM

The obvious fact that Qatar shouldn't host to begin with aside, why move it to winter? More "bearable" weather? Fuck that shit. WC has been hosted at hot places before, never was an issue until recent years. Tournaments are played during the hottest days of summer all the time are, so why not keep it in the summer.

Again, what a bunch of pussies.

In up to 50 celsius it is most certainly a huge problem lol.

Am_I_Anonymous · « **Reply #194 on:** February 19, 2015, 10:56:23 AM »

I got a better idea though guys. Get the goddamn World Cup out of Qatar.

FIFA makes the NFL look like the United Way.

Mr Gilhaney · « **Reply #195 on:** February 19, 2015, 10:58:58 AM »

Quote from: Am_I_Anonymous on February 19, 2015, 10:56:23 AM

I got a better idea though guys. Get the goddamn World Cup out of Qatar.

FIFA makes the NFL look like the United Way.

No fucking shit that's what actually needs to happen. I highly doubt they will have much luck getting it moved to the winter anyway, so many very expensive deals will suddenly be worth a lot less.

Am_I_Anonymous · « **Reply #196 on:** February 19, 2015, 11:05:39 AM »

No offense but if I'm a big club owner I really don't want my 55 million dollar player out there in 100+ degree heat for something that does not benefit me financially or competitively. I mean that's just common sense.

Am_I_Anonymous · « **Reply #197 on:** February 19, 2015, 11:11:10 AM »

I have a question. How the hell do the Arab countries not have a league on the level of at least the italian league? I mean they have nothing but money. You'd think they could throw ridiculous money at a tier-A guy like Ronaldo and bring him over? What's 100 million a year to a guy worth 30 billion?

Am_I_Anonymous · « **Reply #198 on:** February 19, 2015, 11:24:25 AM »

K let's toss Saudi out. What about the UAE?

I mean for sure Ronaldo would enjoy saying in Dubai for a year or 2, fits his personality well.

Am_I_Anonymous · « **Reply #199 on:** February 19, 2015, 11:29:36 AM »

Am_I_Anonymous · « **Reply #200 on:** February 19, 2015, 11:53:30 AM »

Smart guys, what ever happened to that phenom Freddie Adu? (SP?)

I remember hearing a lot about him when I was younger. He ever make it?

Am_I_Anonymous · « **Reply #201 on:** February 19, 2015, 12:21:26 PM »

Tim Howard

operon · « **Reply #202 on:** February 19, 2015, 01:34:04 PM »

I hope Liverpool do ok tonight.

headwalk · « **Reply #203 on:** February 19, 2015, 01:50:42 PM »

i want to look deep in to bilic's forlorn gaze and work out how he's going to respond to our annual "would you like to come manage our club?" postcard.

Courage · « **Reply #204 on:** February 19, 2015, 02:00:47 PM »

Wow, Feyenoord fans are a bunch of scum.

Am_I_Anonymous · « **Reply #205 on:** February 19, 2015, 02:09:35 PM »

Quote from: Esch on February 19, 2015, 02:06:41 PM

Just wanted to say welcome to all the people I invited, come embrace us (Image removed from quote.)

This is how we think about Esch here gentleman. Feel free to hammer him immediately.

Courage · « **Reply #206 on:** February 19, 2015, 02:20:59 PM »

Welcome FootyGAF

headwalk · « **Reply #207 on:** February 19, 2015, 02:22:28 PM »

Quote from: Esch on February 19, 2015, 02:06:41 PM

Just wanted to say welcome to all the people I invited, come embrace us (Image removed from quote.)

if/when they'll come, they'll stop by here for a quick nose before disappearing in to the GAF thread never to be seen again.

it's like we've got this nice pub, plays decent music, sticks the footy up on the big screen, but we're next door to a wetherspoons full of top slags.

Am_I_Anonymous · « **Reply #208 on:** February 19, 2015, 02:24:35 PM »

Quote from: headwalk on February 19, 2015, 02:22:28 PM

it's like we've got this nice pub, plays decent music, sticks the footy up on the big screen, but we're next door to a wetherspoons full of top slags.

So in the real world ('Merica) you mean it's like you're the applebees but you're next door to the Olive Garden and they have free breadsticks....right?

headwalk · « **Reply #209 on:** February 19, 2015, 02:28:50 PM »

Quote from: Am_I_Anonymous on February 19, 2015, 02:24:35 PM

Quote from: headwalk on February 19, 2015, 02:22:28 PM

it's like we've got this nice pub, plays decent music, sticks the footy up on the big screen, but we're next door to a wetherspoons full of top slags.

So in the real world ('Merica) you mean it's like you're the applebees but you're next door to the Olive Garden and they have free breadsticks....right?

depends what you plan on doing with the breadsticks.

Quote from: Esch on February 19, 2015, 02:24:41 PM

Quote from: headwalk on February 19, 2015, 02:22:28 PM
Quote from: Esch on February 19, 2015, 02:06:41 PM
Just wanted to say welcome to all the people I invited, come embrace us (Image removed from quote.)

if/when they'll come, they'll stop by here for a quick nose before disappearing in to the GAF thread never to be seen again.

it's like we've got this nice pub, plays decent music, sticks the footy up on the big screen, but we're next door to a wetherspoons full of top slags.

It is what it is lol.

This isn't a one size fits all forum, very odd sense of humor/values but if I can have it and this thread be more active, that's preferable to me.

of course.

i'm all for have to click less in my life.

Sausage · « **Reply #210 on:** February 19, 2015, 03:53:03 PM »

Liverpool had several good chances, just need to finish. Dare I say, bring in balo for the second half?

headwalk · « **Reply #211 on:** February 19, 2015, 04:15:50 PM »

i miss golden era liverpool. september '14 - january '15

i'll always hold them close to my heart.

Sausage · « **Reply #212 on:** February 19, 2015, 04:25:44 PM »

Here comes Balo

Sausage · « **Reply #213 on:** February 19, 2015, 04:48:38 PM »

That Ibe kid is a player.

at Balotelli on that pen

headwalk · « **Reply #214 on:** February 19, 2015, 04:58:19 PM »

Quote from: Sausage on February 19, 2015, 04:48:38 PM

That Ibe kid is a player.

at Balotelli on that pen

he was supposed to miss. doesn't he know anything about narratives?

Courage · « **Reply #215 on:** February 19, 2015, 05:23:26 PM »

We've been really flabby lately, defensively and offensively. Barely getting wins with mid-low table teams and now we tied with those Feyenoord cunts. RIP Tottis last hope for silverware.

Sausage · « **Reply #216 on:** February 19, 2015, 07:28:32 PM »

It was pretty shitty of Gerrard to throw Balotelli under the bus like that. I understand that Henderson is supposed to be the leader and stuff, but Balotelli is fantastic at pens and he needed the confidence boost.

Courage · « **Reply #217 on:** February 19, 2015, 09:22:50 PM »

Quote from: Esch on February 19, 2015, 06:25:16 PM

Quote from: Courage on February 19, 2015, 05:23:26 PM
We've been really flabby lately, defensively and offensively. Barely getting wins with mid-low table teams and now we tied with those Feyenoord cunts. RIP Tottis last hope for silverware.

Yeah, what's been going on there? Thought you guys might have a chance to get at juve when the season started.

It's several things. We loaned out Destro which doesn't help. Pjanic is invisible this season. Torosidis is unreliable. Manolas is reckless. De Dossi is De Rossi. Sometimes I feel Gervinho, Holebas and Totti are the only players worth a damn in that team.

Despite that, I think Garcia should receive most of the blame; he did nothing to change the game after the half and has been relying on that fucking defensive 4-3-3 for ages now. He's like the anti-Van Gaal; stagnates with one formation and lineup when he sees we struggle to hold onto a lead. No ability to adapt, improvise, experiment. Worthless.

Courage · « **Reply #218 on:** February 19, 2015, 09:35:33 PM »

That's pretty impressive. He timed that shit perfectly

headwalk · « **Reply #219 on:** February 19, 2015, 09:42:32 PM »

i remember when we were good.

seems so long ago now.

benjipwns · « **Reply #220 on:** February 19, 2015, 09:45:31 PM »

can mods do somethin about this thread?

Courage · « **Reply #221 on:** February 19, 2015, 09:48:26 PM »

I feel they'll only get better if they get an ideal replacement for Gerrard. I've been reading Pjanic rumors which would be a great option if he ever finds his form again.

Courage · « **Reply #222 on:** February 19, 2015, 10:01:29 PM »

Benzema? Then sell Balotelli and get Pjanic or Wilshere

Sausage · « **Reply #223 on:** February 19, 2015, 10:12:59 PM »

Even Migs has been putting together great performances since he was dropped. Brendao is the miracle man.

headwalk · « **Reply #224 on:** February 19, 2015, 10:22:40 PM »

still think they're one tonking away from falling apart again.

Courage · « **Reply #225 on:** February 20, 2015, 10:03:53 AM »

Saw this gif on /r/soccer and thought I would share. The best PL striker in his era, along with Henry. The pace, the unpredictable far post finish before the goalie can even react, the elegance. Man like

Ruud Van Nistelrooy

.

Am_I_Anonymous · « **Reply #226 on:** February 20, 2015, 10:11:31 AM »

What's everybody think of Van Persie? Is he the savior I keep hearing he is?

Courage · « **Reply #227 on:** February 20, 2015, 10:24:01 AM »

Quote from: Am_I_Anonymous on February 20, 2015, 10:11:31 AM

What's everybody think of Van Persie? Is he the savior I keep hearing he is?

Van Persie had great form when he was at Arsenal, which makes sense since he was also at his prime. You can tell he's not even close to being legendary or a 'savior' as you put it, since he's only 31 and plays like he's 36. Drastic fall in quality. I'd go as far to say he was a waste of money. He shows glimmers of brilliance, but it's not enough to keep him in the starting lineup.

If your savior claim alluded to that he is, or was supposed to be, the new Van Nistelrooy, it's not even close. That's like saying Giroud is the new Henry cause they're both French. RVN and Thierry are simply on a league of their own.

Am_I_Anonymous · « **Reply #228 on:** February 20, 2015, 10:29:58 AM »

Between him and Falcao only showing glimpses of brilliance.... and Rooney they got a fucking disaster brewing. They need to go down to one striker (James Wilson pls)

OMG, I actually sound like I know what I'm talking about.....

Courage · « **Reply #229 on:** February 20, 2015, 10:38:49 AM »

Wilson is 19. Drop him in a PL match for a full 90 minutes and he'll be as worthless as RVP. He needs more time, but I agree Van Gaal put him in as a sub more often.

We've already talked about Rooney and how he should be moved forward, but Van Gaal ain't having any of that. He's trying to force all these pieces of the puzzle to make them work, but it's obviously not the right combination. Falcao is a loan so he'll be gone this summer, and we should probably sell RVP back to his cunt team Feyenoord. Van Gaal pretty much needs reinforcements on every line and has to be planning who to sign from now, but watch him pick up Julio Cesar as a reserve, because you never know when you'll need a replacement for the replacement for the best GK in the league.

Am_I_Anonymous · « **Reply #230 on:** February 20, 2015, 10:41:44 AM »

Quote from: Esch on February 20, 2015, 10:39:46 AM

Go ahead and read that book i recommended you, A_I_A (inverting the pyramid). You'll learn a lot about how the game changed in all the major ways throughout the years. it's not 100% holistic, but it will help to start paint a picture of how things were.

Also, I highly recommend you watch this series : History of Football - The Beautiful Game

Episode 1 here : http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xj9bk2_history-of-football-the-beautiful-game-origins-2001-1-13_sport

Other episodes here: http://www.dailymotion.com/jamesyireland

can't lose.

send me link to copy of book pls.

Am_I_Anonymous · « **Reply #231 on:** February 20, 2015, 10:47:07 AM »

Will D/L when I get home for work

New reading material for the shitter

Am_I_Anonymous · « **Reply #232 on:** February 20, 2015, 10:48:42 AM »

BTW, I'm officially an

fan for 2 reasons:

1) As a Cleveland fan of sports I'm use to fucked up teams.
2) They aren't the best team in the division and will have to work to stay on the top four of the table.

Courage · « **Reply #233 on:** February 20, 2015, 10:49:42 AM »

What a surprise.

Am_I_Anonymous · « **Reply #234 on:** February 20, 2015, 10:50:52 AM »

Quote from: Courage on February 20, 2015, 10:49:42 AM

What a surprise.

Am_I_Anonymous · « **Reply #235 on:** February 20, 2015, 10:57:01 AM »

Courage · « **Reply #236 on:** February 20, 2015, 10:57:16 AM »

Now we can have more bitching about Wenger every week and how Sanchez is the second coming of Christ.

Am_I_Anonymous · « **Reply #237 on:** February 20, 2015, 10:58:35 AM »

Please add me to OP

AiA: Arsenal, Columbus Crew, Team USA, Ronaldo

Wilbur · « **Reply #238 on:** February 20, 2015, 11:35:48 AM »

Am_I_Anonymous · « **Reply #239 on:** February 20, 2015, 11:37:14 AM »

Quote from: Wilbur on February 20, 2015, 11:35:48 AM

pls

This guy got personally banned by Lore, he's alright in my book!

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