The Official Soccer/Football/Futbol/Calcio thread

[aldukes]

He might be the ugliest player since Tevez.

[theycallmedan'lboone]

He might be the ugliest player since Tevez.
too true Ribery's wife is hotter though...

[pnoon]

He might be the ugliest player since Tevez.

There is nobody uglier than Tevez. Although Ivan Campo gives him a run for his money.

[theycallmedan'lboone]

pnoon, lump and JDB, what do y'all think about Andrea Dossena? I'm watching the 'pool v Marseille match and he's been so questionable at times, and then made a tackle on that may have saved a goal... but he just hasn't quite settled in English football.. can we have Riise back?

[pnoon]

pnoon, lump and JDB, what do y'all think about Andrea Dossena? I'm watching the 'pool v Marseille match and he's been so questionable at times, and then made a tackle on that may have saved a goal... but he just hasn't quite settled in English football.. can we have Riise back?

It was a shame to see Riise leave. Always liked his tenacity and ferocious left foot.

Dossena - not a fan.

[Lumpold]

Dossena seems to think Skrtl's haircut will help him. I don't think many players coming from 8 years of Serie A/Italian football will settle straight into Premiership style football, but give him a dozen or so more appearances, I reckon he'll become, at the very least, capable!

[pnoon]

Dossena seems to think Skrtl's haircut will help him. I don't many players coming from 8 years of Serie A will settle straight into Premiership style football, but give him a dozen or so more appearances, I reckon he'll become, at the very least, capable!
Good point. I sure hope you're right.

[Lumpold]

Good point. I sure hope you're right.
Me too!:tu

[Jdbwolverines]

Dossena is definitely no Skrtel or Riise. He's just to inconsistent. While, I can live with some inconsistency in a striker that will just seem to get lost during games, that is not trait I like to see with my backs.

I have been pretty pleased with Agger's performance since Skrtel went down. He has made a couple mistakes on defense but on the whole played well and gives added pressure on the offensive send as a bonus.

[Lumpold]

Chelsea 1-2 Arsenal

Looks like it's the season to beat Chelsea at home. And Arsenal scored all the goals!

[Jdbwolverines]

Chelsea 1-2 Arsenal

Looks like it's the season to beat Chelsea at home. And Arsenal scored all the goals!

Great chance for 'pool to take the lead in the tables again. Lets get it done tomorrow.

[theycallmedan'lboone]

too true. 1 PM v West Ham... lets go!

[pnoon]

too true. 1 PM v West Ham... lets go!

Keep me smiling, lads.

I'm well on my way to finishing at the bottom of the fantasy table. (Just don't have the time to do the research and make smart roster moves)

[aldukes]

FYI: The Pink Panther boots are now on sale at soccer.com

I hope I get boone for Secret Santa!

[Don Fernando]

Real Madrid is getting a 6th Dutch Player. Reliable Dutch sources released that Klaas Jan Huntelaar is joining Real in january on a 20 million euro transfer fee.

[theycallmedan'lboone]

FYI: The Pink Panther boots are now on sale at soccer.com

I hope I get boone for Secret Santa!

SWEET! I see your pink boots and raise you:
http://images.atafa.com/full/AC/AC-C90YK.jpg

[Lumpold]

First off. Arse Water. Utter Shite. Should have done so much better.

Real Madrid is getting a 6th Dutch Player. Reliable Dutch sources released that Klaas Jan Huntelaar is joining Real in january on a 20 million euro transfer fee.

Klaas Jan Huntelaar is a great player... hope he fits in to teh Italian style!

[Flatsix]

Chelsea 1-2 Arsenal

Looks like it's the season to beat Chelsea at home. And Arsenal scored all the goals!

Arsenal didn't beat Chelsea alone.

2 bad offside calls on Kalou, a missed offside on Van Persie, a missed call on a corner for Chelsea, a free kick awarded for mystery contact at the end.

The officials had Gooner stickers on their scooters for sure!

We're still on top with the GD counted.

[Jdbwolverines]

Liverpool blew a good opportunity today. Dominated the game, but couldn't find the back of the net. Back alone at the top of the table though, so I guess it wasn't a completely wasted weekend

SWEET! I see your pink boots and raise you:
http://images.atafa.com/full/AC/AC-C90YK.jpg

Back when I was in middle school, we actually played a team that had a keeper jersey very similar to this.

[Jdbwolverines]

We're still on top with the GD counted.

Liverpool is actually on top by 1 point with the Chelsea loss and their draw.

[Jason]

SWEET! I see your pink boots and raise you:
http://images.atafa.com/full/AC/AC-C90YK.jpg

look what I found in my son's bucket of weird wearables:

http://disk919.com/bb2/ca/kanrsp.jpg

no idea where this shirt came from but I recall my boy wearing it as far back as 4 years ago, it's some kind of super hero shirt to him I believe

[aldukes]

look what I found in my son's bucket of weird wearables:

http://disk919.com/bb2/ca/kanrsp.jpg

no idea where this shirt came from but I recall my boy wearing it as far back as 4 years ago, it's some kind of super hero shirt to him I believe

::Right click/save image as::

[theycallmedan'lboone]

looks like something Peter Schmeichel would wear.

[pnoon]

look what I found in my son's bucket of weird wearables:

http://disk919.com/bb2/ca/kanrsp.jpg

no idea where this shirt came from but I recall my boy wearing it as far back as 4 years ago, it's some kind of super hero shirt to him I believe

Who needs Photoshop?????
We have a winner right there!!!!

[aldukes]

actually I think this outfit is 10x worse:

http://img.thesun.co.uk/multimedia/archive/00485/cech_280x390_485989a.jpg

[Lumpold]

http://soccerlens.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/10/49-palermo.jpg
I'll take Cech's top over this.

[theycallmedan'lboone]

http://soccerlens.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/10/49-palermo.jpg
I'll take Cech's top over this.

+ 1k. The way I always understood goalie shirts was to be as outrageous as possible to distract the shooter, as the corner of the eye catches the brightness and is similar to a target, instantly tries to shoot at it.. which is why you shoot with your head down... don't know how true it is, but hunting orange over pink any day of the week.

[Jdbwolverines]

http://img.thesun.co.uk/multimedia/archive/00444/1campo_280x390_444884a.jpg

Who can forget Jorge Campos's classic shirts?

[theycallmedan'lboone]

epic Joey, epic... digging through my old gear I found a good one, pictures to come.

[aldukes]

full disclosure:

I wear blue cleats:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3183/3081271850_5a572211b1.jpg?v=0

[adampc22]

GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO LEEDS UNITED :ss


P.S MANUNITED ARE RUBBBBBBIIIIIIIIISSSSSSSSSSHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

[theycallmedan'lboone]

Roy Keane quit sunderland?

[aldukes]

lets try this again-

blue cleats:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3183/3081271850_06cd6ebd58.jpg?v=0

[theycallmedan'lboone]

lets try this again-

blue cleats:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3183/3081271850_06cd6ebd58.jpg?v=0

Aldukes FAIL! :r:r

[Don Fernando]

Roy Keane quit sunderland?

Yes

[theycallmedan'lboone]

I knew that there was something brewing with that beard.

[Don Fernando]

exactly 100 games as Sunderland manager, it is a nice number to quit.

[dcamacho]

ahhhhhhh se nallllllllllll

ahhhhh se naaaaaaaaal




:bx

[funnymantrip]

CNNSI reporting Torres out for the rest of the year with a hamstring injury. That's huge. I know the Poolies think I am going to make some sort of remark like "thanks for playing", but we all know we are days away from Rooney breaking a toe.

[theycallmedan'lboone]

no no, rooney would have to score like 4-5 goals in 3 games to be close to breaking bones. Torres is just taking a longer break to give the recurring injury some time. Probably pretty smart. Benitez has a point that, he never gets injured except after or during the international break... but whatever... Keane needs to re-learn to finish, I'm certain he'll have 15 goals by the end of the PL season. I see Keane staying with Liverpool for maybe 2-3 years then retiring..

[funnymantrip]

no no, rooney would have to score like 4-5 goals in 3 games to be close to breaking bones. Torres is just taking a longer break to give the recurring injury some time. Probably pretty smart. Benitez has a point that, he never gets injured except after or during the international break... but whatever... Keane needs to re-learn to finish, I'm certain he'll have 15 goals by the end of the PL season. I see Keane staying with Liverpool for maybe 2-3 years then retiring..


Club v. Country is an interesting debate. I think it should be up to the players. This garbage with 'fake' injuries, and Countries calling players in to verify said injuries is very stupid. Put it on the players and players alone to make the call if they are going to be called up.

The players know the fixture list. The players know where their standing is in the league. The players know what the 'club' is shooting for in terms of league/cup goals. The players also know what the country is shooting for in terms of WC qualification/Euro qualification. You are a big club player who the next week needs 3 points and it's a friendly.. Tell them you are staying home. Same difference you are 'out of the league' and it's WC qualification, your in.

Sure the country gets mad because the 'club' can dominate the players in terms of salary and make decisions for the players, but heres a little tip to the FA, they do. You can't stop that.. You need the players to be in top form to call them up, and I don't know many players who will do it for free.

I also think its amusing that the Club v. Country issues always come up the week of the games.. Its not like these international fixtures are planned 2 days before. We all have calendars. Player tells country 1 month out..I'm out for X.. Great, guess what, call up someone else.

Being asked to play "anything" for your country has to be one of the best feelings in the entire world. Let the players make the decisions..

[theycallmedan'lboone]

Funnyman I think thats what made Jamie Carragher say he's done...
He wasn't going to make it into the National Squad over Rio, John Terry and Ashley Cole... just not going to happen, even though he's a great defender. He said, why waste my time setting the pine for England when I can focus on who pays me.. If Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard, John Terry say "hey boss, I can't play CL final is coming up don't want to risk injury" I think that is fine. If the US National Teams coach called me up and said "we need a water boy" I'd jump at the chance... But sure playing for your country is great, but if the player doesn't want to... why make him...

[Lumpold]

Funnyman I think thats what made Jamie Carragher say he's done...
He wasn't going to make it into the National Squad over Rio, John Terry and Ashley Cole... just not going to happen, even though he's a great defender. He said, why waste my time setting the pine for England when I can focus on who pays me.. If Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard, John Terry say "hey boss, I can't play CL final is coming up don't want to risk injury" I think that is fine. If the US National Teams coach called me up and said "we need a water boy" I'd jump at the chance... But sure playing for your country is great, but if the player doesn't want to... why make him...

But then.... World Cup and Continental International Qualifiers are held during regular season... if player like Lampard, Gerrard, Cole, Terry and other bigger players feel playing in the qualifiers is too risky, do you then leave them out of your squad for the out of season competition, playing a weaker side just because it's who you qualified with? If you take that route, you risk playing a substandard side who will fail in the final tournament, leaving a braying British media calling for the managers resignation, and yet, on the other hand, will 'lesser' players even put in the effort in the qualifiers if they know there is a large chance they'll be dropped for a 'bigger' name when the actual comp comes round?

[Jdbwolverines]

If players want to play for the national team, let them. Its not up for the clubs to decide this for them. If they don't want to play for the national team, no one should make them either. Take the US National Basketball team for example. In the early 2000s, playing for the national team had lost its appeal and a number of superstars decided that they did not want to be a part of it. Te US then lost at the 2002 World Championships and in the 2004 Olympics. It seems that many of the superstars kind of took this as a slap in face/ challenge to US basketball. In turn, a bunch of superstars stepped up and played on the team for the 2006 World Championships and the 2008 Olympics. If the players feel passionate about it, they will play. If they don't, you don't want them playing anyways.

I also think more could be done with the scheduling to help reduce the time crunch on players. More emphasis should be put on games and qualifying in the summer. They player are used to playing at least one match a week during the season, they can play more often than what they do in the off season. UEFA, or other respective governing bodies, can even dictate a few weeks off here or there during the club seasons to allow for international duty. Also, why play seemingly useless friendlies in the middle of the season. Play them for tuneups for a major tournament, but don't play them just for whatever. I think just some small changes could make a big difference.

[theycallmedan'lboone]

How many transfers do you have left?
I've got 7

[aldukes]

ManU got away with 3 points- way too close.

[Lumpold]

Liverpool still top with a 3-1 victory over Blackburn, while Chelsea fans will no doubt say "it's only a point", at the end of the season, this could be the point to let us win.

[Jason]

ManU got away with 3 points- way too close.

If Sunderland had held out I may have taken a serious hiatus from watching televised football

[funnymantrip]

If Sunderland had held out I may have taken a serious hiatus from watching televised football


I had never seen a team just get dominated like that for a full 90 mins. Sundlnd could not even keep the ball. It was like all of us out there playing against United. During the first half I was just waiting for the first goal and the floodgates to open. I thought they lost the best chance on the Giggs/Anderson play and were doomed for the draw.

Im still so so on Berbatov, especially when Tevez gets on and does not stop working.

How bout the Deco Goal... Beautiful.. If I scored that I would retire from the game of football right after.

[Jason]

I had never seen a team just get dominated like that for a full 90 mins.

You obviously missed Paraguay's games in the 98 WC! They had Chilavert and clearly held out for penalties, an overtime/golden goal by Laurent Blanc finally sent them home to the collective sigh then cheers of planet earth.

I hate teams that think they can hold on defensively for 90 minutes. It's just stupid to invite 90 minutes of chances on your goal.

/rant

[Jdbwolverines]

I really hate that when Liverpool is playing weaker teams and they park it in from of the goal for 90 mins that Liverpool can only manage to get a draw, while Chelsea and man u will eventually score a goal and take all 3 points.

[aldukes]

Long live Chilavert!

[Don Fernando]

I really hate that when Liverpool is playing weaker teams and they park it in from of the goal for 90 mins that Liverpool can only manage to get a draw, while Chelsea and man u will eventually score a goal and take all 3 points.

I don't, ok, I hate it when Chelski takes 3 points, but I love it when Man U wins.

[Jason]

Long live Chilavert!

douche_bag!

I don't, ok, I hate it when Chelski takes 3 points, but I love it when Man U wins.

DF, Surely you remember Van Gaal's Ajax side of the middle 90s? They could break down any 11 man bunker put up in front of them. They would patiently stroke the ball outside to middle to out to mid to out to mid.... about 25-35 yards out. As soon as the defense was sufficiently hypnotized they made an incision and scored, seemingly at will.

I miss that team

[Don Fernando]

I miss that team too. Ajax is my team, had a season ticket for years and years, followed them everywhere, even into Eastern Europe. I was there when they beat Milan in the Champions League final, may 24 1995, will never forget that day. I cried, tears of joy, after the final whistle.

[Jason]

I miss that team too. Ajax is my team, had a season ticket for years and years, followed them everywhere, even into Eastern Europe. I was there when they beat Milan in the Champions League final, may 24 1995, will never forget that day. I cried, tears of joy, after the final whistle.

I cursed Kluivert's toes that day :D Good for you man, I wish I could have been there as well, those were 2 great teams! I was sad for Jari Litmanen when they broke up, the team was without a doubt better than the individual players, that was serious chemistry

[theycallmedan'lboone]

y'all are OLD!

[theycallmedan'lboone]

I had never seen a team just get dominated like that for a full 90 mins. Sundlnd could not even keep the ball. It was like all of us out there playing against United. During the first half I was just waiting for the first goal and the floodgates to open. I thought they lost the best chance on the Giggs/Anderson play and were doomed for the draw.

Im still so so on Berbatov, especially when Tevez gets on and does not stop working.

How bout the Deco Goal... Beautiful.. If I scored that I would retire from the game of football right after.

seriously? I think WE would have done better than Sunderland... I would have been able to crush Christiano once...

[Don Fernando]

I cursed Kluivert's toes that day :D

I blessed his toe that day :ss and till the day I get goosebumps all over when I see that goal on television again. That day is one of the highlights of my life.

Good for you man, I wish I could have been there as well, those were 2 great teams! I was sad for Jari Litmanen when they broke up, the team was without a doubt better than the individual players, that was serious chemistry

chemestry, friendship and a great coach. I met both Van Gaal and Litmanen on several occassions, and Van Gaal is nothing like the cranky guy you see in interviews, he is a very warm and funny personality. Jari on the other side is very quiet and shy.

[theycallmedan'lboone]

I've changed my team's name, you'll recognize me... at the top of course...:ss
though my team's name doesn't represent my scoring ability...

pnoon your downfall makes me sad... especially with Jason moving up..:fl:fl:fl;)

1 TEAMOFCARRAGHERS Dan'lboone 603
2 Jdbwolverines Jdbwolverines 568
3 Heritage St. Lou Stu 519
4 SOS FC yayson 512
5 Lakeland Wednesday T. Tripoli 479
6 aldukes aldukes 474
7 CS Scousers P NOON 471
8 Buckeye's Bashers reggiebuckeye 438
9 Leeds Ga. Aracos 394
10 Trudy Tours TTOURS 333

[aldukes]

aldukes is moving on up.......

[pnoon]

I've changed my team's name, you'll recognize me... at the top of course...:ss
though my team's name doesn't represent my scoring ability...

pnoon your downfall makes me sad... especially with Jason moving up..:fl:fl:fl;)

1 TEAMOFCARRAGHERS Dan'lboone 603
2 Jdbwolverines Jdbwolverines 568
3 Heritage St. Lou Stu 519
4 SOS FC yayson 512
5 Lakeland Wednesday T. Tripoli 479
6 aldukes aldukes 474
7 CS Scousers P NOON 471
8 Buckeye's Bashers reggiebuckeye 438
9 Leeds Ga. Aracos 394
10 Trudy Tours TTOURS 333

My only saving grace at this point is that I am only 8 points from 5th place.

[Jason]

Van Gaal is nothing like the cranky guy you see in interviews, he is a very warm and funny personality. Jari on the other side is very quiet and shy.

I followed them closely enough to have drawn those very conclusions, their personalities come through on field and technical area. My favorite Van Gaal moment was his high kick impersonation on the sideline, not bad for an old man in a suit! I still have it on VHS somewhere. Favorite Litmanen moment, too many to mention! No one I've seen can shape their body as quicky and precisely to receive a ball or strike it on the volley, his control of himself and technique was impressive.

http://disk919.com/bb2/ca/forza_ajax.jpg

[Don Fernando]

from where i was in the stadium it looked like he was trying to kick the linesman :D

[aldukes]

Vinnie Jones got into a small altercation:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQ0GSBpBGik

[Jason]

Vinnie Jones got into a small altercation:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQ0GSBpBGik


!@#$% pulled for suspected copyright violation

[theycallmedan'lboone]

speaking of Ajax, Ryan Babel had a loan request denied by liverpool.
skysports (http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11669_4614366,00.html)
I like Ryan Babel, but I think he needs some playing time, I would like to see he and keane up front with Torres injured. Let he, yossi B, and Dirk kuyt move around on the right wing, and up front for Dirk and Ryan. Speaking of yossi he says he needs more time, or he'll think about leaving..
Yossi Benayoun, who is one of my favorite players for how hard he plays, yet has foot skills *cough cough dirk* Don't get me wrong, I love dirk kuyt he plays hard, he leaves everything on the pitch, but Yossi plays just as hard and scores, see Blackburn match of the weekend, and the guy's got some pace

[pnoon]

speaking of Ajax, Ryan Babel had a loan request denied by liverpool.
skysports (http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11669_4614366,00.html)
I like Ryan Babel, but I think he needs some playing time, I would like to see he and keane up front with Torres injured. Let he, yossi B, and Dirk kuyt move around on the right wing, and up front for Dirk and Ryan. Speaking of yossi he says he needs more time, or he'll think about leaving..
Yossi Benayoun, who is one of my favorite players for how hard he plays, yet has foot skills *cough cough dirk* Don't get me wrong, I love dirk kuyt he plays hard, he leaves everything on the pitch, but Yossi plays just as hard and scores, see Blackburn match of the weekend, and the guy's got some pace

That is the trouble with any team in any sport that is loaded with talent. You have players who could start almost anywhere else riding the bench. Babel and Benayoun are prime examples.

[Don Fernando]

Babel can be amazing but I think he would have been better of moving to Arsenal. Give him 2 years under Arsene Wenger and he is world class.

BTW he started today and scored the important equalizer

[Lumpold]

Oh my god. Babel's goal. Riera's goal. Keane's pass to N'Gog. N'Gog's goal. Wonderful.

[Jdbwolverines]

Oh my god. Babel's goal. Riera's goal. Keane's pass to N'Gog. N'Gog's goal. Wonderful.

Good to see the team getting it going on the offensive end today and to see a lot of the young guys stepping up when given the chance. Even though Keane couldn't find the net once again today, that pass was incredible.

[aldukes]

there arent enough Arsenal fans on this board. :ss

[Jdbwolverines]

there arent enough Arsenal fans on this board. :ss

Why, so you can discuss that impressive showing vs Porto yesterday?:D

[theycallmedan'lboone]

:D:D:r:r

keane is a second striker, he needs somebody to play the ball to, and so forth. Torres needs to get better...

[pnoon]

:D:D:r:r

keane is a second striker, he needs somebody to play the ball to, and so forth. Torres needs to get better...

Torres needs to get healthy.

[Jdbwolverines]

One guy I really wish was still on the team is Crouch. Between the way Keane has been struggling and Torres being injured for so long, and the way he has been looking at Portsmouth, it is looking like a big mistake letting him go. I always liked him and was sad to see him go, but I never thought we would be missing him this badly.

[theycallmedan'lboone]

agreed

[theycallmedan'lboone]

Arsenal looked toothless today, M'boro played pretty well but should have won and were badly denied a penalty. 1-1 Liverpool in 15 min...

[theycallmedan'lboone]

Rafa must have smoked something he's starting Kuyt as the lone striker... I'd reckon Steven Gerrard is the other striker. I understand keane hasn't been very effective this season, but Kuyt as the lone striker? I'm glad yossi benayoun is getting some time on the pitch.. just a thought, maybe I should pick up Robbie Keane on my fantasy team and then drop him and he'll start to score?

[theycallmedan'lboone]

dear GOD! I really think poor Carra has scored more own goals than goals... but the man plays hard, and always comes back. I'd love to see him get one back. put in a DAMN STRIKER!...
GERRARD AGAIN! 2-2

[theycallmedan'lboone]

just my 'umble opinion, but from what the official has been calling, hulls first goal, while pretty, constitutes "jumping into another player" and just wasn't called, and was the result of a poorly called foul that was a dive, blatent. the second, poor carra... Gerrard to the rescue, If torres had been fit/playing, I think liverpool would have been up 5-2, as kuyt missed 3 screaming chances. Dossenna, I think needs to go back to Italy, and send Riise back. Liverpool's set piece defending, horrible as usual. Seriously, Torres get better...I love you dirk kuyt, but you're not a very good striker. This game has been pretty physical, and honestly the first half was really enjoying... other than the first 20 minutes.

2nd half is kicking off, Hope it's more exciting for those in Red, pool's pace is seemingly short... especially up top. and in the back..

[theycallmedan'lboone]

poor result for liverpool, great result for hull. I do understand that keane hasn't impressed, but dirk kuyt had my incredibly delicate touch today, but still no excuse.

[aldukes]

AC Milan v Juve was extremely entertaining this afternoon.

Although our friend Jason is probably unhappy with the result.

[theycallmedan'lboone]

Jason's never happy with the results.

[Don Fernando]

too bad Man U didn't take advantage over the draws of Chelski and the Scousers.

[Jason]

AC Milan v Juve was extremely entertaining this afternoon.

Although our friend Jason is probably unhappy with the result.

It was expected, we just need to rebuild already. We're cycling to a crap spell, been through it before and it'll happen again.

Maldini is still the man, this guy is totally unbelievable. I'm no big fan of defenders but he is likely my all time favorite player, can't believe he still does what he does at 40.

[Flatsix]

too bad Man U didn't take advantage over the draws of Chelski and the Scousers.

;)After yesterdays game at the Bridge, I was thinking that it was too bad Chelsea didn't take advantage over the draws of Man U and the Scousers.

What's going on with the top teams dropping points to Hull, Tottenham and West Ham?:confused:

I thought Liverpool was done in the first half.

[theycallmedan'lboone]

robbie keane needs to produce, and I think Rafa is sending him a message... look for an upswing in goals soon..

[funnymantrip]

I am really not liking Berbatov anymore.

[aldukes]

I am really not liking Berbatov anymore.

I'm fine with Berbatov, but it starting to look like we're going to have to decide between him and Tevez- they just dont play well together.

I think tevez would be the one to go. :(

[theycallmedan'lboone]

funny man, whats eating you about bervatov?

[Jason]

funny man, whats eating you about bervatov?

probably the fact that he's not scoring a lot or that he looks a little on the female side. my best bets anyhow

He's class tho (uh, technique-wise anyhow), gotta give him some time, after Tottenham won the Cup last season and they had absolutely nothing to play for (they couldn't be relegated and their European place finish was determined)... after that point, Ramos let go, they did nothing. Berbatov sat sulking wanting to go to MU since then, perhaps before a little.

A sulk that long takes a bit of time to get over form-wise.

Lesson: smile dammit and get on with things, make the best of where you at

[funnymantrip]

funny man, whats eating you about bervatov?


I was excited when United bought him. I thought he could really be a force up front, and would add greatly to the attack looking at last year how much better would have united been with another striker. I guess I figured another big body like Ruud who can actually attack. He is not in great form right now and missing a lot of good chances, hopefully that will come around. But I see him lagging. He disappears for 20 mins or so at a time.

Then I look at when Tevez gets in the game and as I said before the guy just does not stop. He scores big goals, creates and has a motor on him. It would be a real shame to see him as the odd man out for this team.

[theycallmedan'lboone]

Just like I was excited about Robbie Keane....

[Jason]

Then I look at when Tevez gets in the game and as I said before the guy just does not stop. He scores big goals, creates and has a motor on him. It would be a real shame to see him as the odd man out for this team.

Same could be said for Park

Just like I was excited about Robbie Keane....

I still don't know why either left Tottenham, that could have been a helluva team. Ramos spoiled it I guess. I had no idea Ramos would screw that job up so badly.

[aldukes]

from espn:

Cristiano Ronaldo will sign for Real Madrid in the summer according to an indiscreeet director of the Spanish giants. Newspaper El Mundo is quoting director Pedro Trapote as saying Real already have a deal in place to sign the Manchester United and Portugal star at the end of the season but cannot yet announce it officially.

but doesnt he have a contract?

[theycallmedan'lboone]

no! NOT AGAIN! MAKE IT STOP!??!?!

[funnymantrip]

no! NOT AGAIN! MAKE IT STOP!??!?!



Agreed.

[Lumpold]

Look, sorry to be a pain in the arse, but can't we just shoot him for what he did in last last European Championships?

[Jason]

Look, sorry to be a pain in the arse, but can't we just shoot him for what he did in last last European Championships?

I don't see how that could be considered "being a pain". To answer: Hell yes.

He's the next Beckham

[Partagaspete]

Same could be said for Park



I still don't know why either left Tottenham, that could have been a helluva team. Ramos spoiled it I guess. I had no idea Ramos would screw that job up so badly.



Park dose get moving but he can't finish in my opinion. He will make some great moves with the ball coming down field but than screw the pouch on the shot/pass more often than not. He could be impressive once he can start finishing the play.

T

[aldukes]

He's the next Beckham

Disagree- he's already better than beckham ever was.

[Don Fernando]

Real Madrid - Liverpool, could be a nice game!

[theycallmedan'lboone]

dangit don! I wanted to look myself! I guess soon we'll have to work up a CL pool...

[Don Fernando]

you should have looked sooner then ;)

[theycallmedan'lboone]

:fl

haha, I'm looking forward to the real ties, but I think Liverpool will prove too strong as reals defense is questionable as of late.. Still, should be some good games.

[aldukes]

I need to dig up my Roberto Carlos jersey :D

[Don Fernando]

:fl

haha, I'm looking forward to the real ties, but I think Liverpool will prove too strong as reals defense is questionable as of late.. Still, should be some good games.

Real just bought Klaas Jan Huntelaar, he will kick some Scouser ass :ss

[pnoon]

Real just bought Klaas Jan Huntelaar, he will kick some Scouser ass :ss

Careful there, big fella. ;)

[Don Fernando]

no team with Dirk Kuyt can count on my sypathy Peter.

[pnoon]

no team with Dirk Kuyt can count on my sypathy Peter.

Understood. :D

[theycallmedan'lboone]

He's forgetting about the large, Slovakian peter, don't hurt him.. ;-)

[mastershogun]

CL matchups are out... some very nice games to look forward to :)

[pnoon]

CL matchups are out... some very nice games to look forward to :)

Post 'em up. The website is blocked here at work.

[Don Fernando]

http://www.vi.nl/upload/ae76a740-438a-4d84-a23e-18fa72076275_uitslag_loting_cl_081219.gif

[mastershogun]

Post 'em up. The website is blocked here at work.

Chelsea - Juventus
Villarreal - Panathinaikos
Sporting - Bayern
Atletico Madrid - FC Porto
Lyon - Barcelona
Real Madrid - Liverpool
Arsenal - Roma
Inter - Manchester United

[Don Fernando]

and the UEFA cup

http://www.vi.nl/upload/621bffdc-72da-4e12-b912-b3e267a797e4_uitslag_loting_uefacup_081219.gif

[mastershogun]

and the UEFA cup

http://www.vi.nl/upload/621bffdc-72da-4e12-b912-b3e267a797e4_uitslag_loting_uefacup_081219.gif

sweet... milan-bremen and zenit-stutt

[pnoon]

Chelsea - Juventus
Villarreal - Panathinaikos
Sporting - Bayern
Atletico Madrid - FC Porto
Lyon - Barcelona
Real Madrid - Liverpool
Arsenal - Roma
Inter - Manchester United

Thanks!
:tu

[Jason]

Park dose get moving but he can't finish in my opinion. He will make some great moves with the ball coming down field but than screw the pouch on the shot/pass more often than not. He could be impressive once he can start finishing the play.

When he gets a consistent run think he's a great finisher. He makes Rooney a great player when they're together for a spell as well.

Disagree- he's already better than beckham ever was.

That's a given, speaking purely in terms of media frenzy hype drama soap opera sh*t

[Lumpold]

Just for MisserDanielBoone, from Auntie...

Real boss denies deal for Ronaldo


Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon has dismissed rumours they have agreed a deal to sign Cristiano Ronaldo.

Earlier this week Real director Pedro Trapote was quoted as saying a deal for a summer transfer had been struck.

That was denied by Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson, who said he "wouldn't sell a virus" to "that mob."

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/man_utd/7789229.stm

[funnymantrip]

Big 4 have it really tough in this first round. Really tough. I don't think you are going to see 3 moving onto the semis again. Aldukes, moving in tomorrow, get the humi out of storage, thanks for your patience...

[theycallmedan'lboone]

CR 7 is a very talented player, I just don't like hearing about him, or torres, or anyone else moving, leaving etc. This should be a GREAT Round, I'd be impressed if 3 of the big 4 make it through.

[funnymantrip]

After the summer or Ronaldo-gate I was not ready to start hearing this so early on. Will he go to Real, yes he will, without a doubt one day. Will Sir Alex sell him in current form because he wants to go, I think he will for the right price and not a pound less. When Beckham left, Sir Alex all ready had him in the doghouse a bit with the 'boot' incident. And don't forget the 2nd leg of Champs League where Beckham sat the entire game. You could see that one coming. Sir Alex and Ronaldo seem to be on good terms, and I think unlike when Beckham left and United could afford to get a Ronaldo and the Famous Djemba-Djemba to see if they could find a replacement. They would need to turn around and spend that $ immediately now.

[pnoon]

CR 7 is a very talented player, I just don't like hearing about him, or torres, or anyone else moving, leaving etc. This should be a GREAT Round, I'd be impressed if 3 of the big 4 make it through.

I (we) care about only one. :)
<<<<<<<

[Don Fernando]

Here are some names to remember, players from the Dutch league that can become valuable to the big European teams in the near future:

Jan Vertonghen (BEL)
Luis Suarez (URU)
Ibrahim Affalay (NED)
Daley Blind (NED) (indeed, the son of Danny Blind)
Kenneth Vermeer (NED)

[Don Fernando]

forgot to mention Eljero Elia (NED)

here is a piece of 'art' that I made from a lot of tickets I collected when I still visited all Ajax games, home and away. I made a collage, framed it and it now covers a wall on my toilet.

http://i538.photobucket.com/albums/ff347/cs_donfernando/DSC01169.jpg

[Don Fernando]

well, Keane finally scored (and a pretty one too). And for what it's worth, if every match he scores ends with the same result as today ..... well, I hope he will be Liverpool's topscorer this year :r

[aldukes]

The silverpool jerseys are atrocious.

[funnymantrip]

I guess there is no need to mention that today United was crowned the best team in the world. We all ready knew that, just a lot of you don't like to admit it.

[Don Fernando]

I guess there is no need to mention that today United was crowned the best team in the world. We all ready knew that, just a lot of you don't like to admit it.

:tpd:

and Van der Sar is still the best goalie around.

[aldukes]

I guess there is no need to mention that today United was crowned the best team in the world. We all ready knew that, just a lot of you don't like to admit it.

This Vidic thing worries me .

[funnymantrip]

This Vidic thing worries me .



If it's more than one game suspension it's complete garbage.

[aldukes]

Dean Windass starting on Boxing Day is a holiday treat for all of us.

[Don Fernando]

wow, must be x-mas as a miracle just happened, Keane scored :r

[Don Fernando]

twice!

[theycallmedan'lboone]

Ladies and Gentle...ok the rest of you clowns:D, Robbie Keane has arrived.. (finally) been a pretty good day for football. To bad I'm at my soon to be inlaws and can't watch it... :(... speaking of clowns, Pennant turned down a run at Real Madrid...

and if vidic gets more than a 1 game ban it's complete trash!

[aldukes]

Aston Villa is becoming a very fun team to watch. 2-2 looks good on paper for them, but they should have won that game 3-1.

[Jdbwolverines]

Villa has become quite an interesting team to watch lately. While they aren't going to win the title, they still have matches against, Man U, Chelsea, and Liverpool. I can almost guarantee that they will steal points from one of these teams later in the season and could very well cost one the title, in what looks to be one of the closest finishes in quite some time.

On that note, Liverpool crushed Newcastle and moved 3 points clear atop the table.

[theycallmedan'lboone]

Steven Gerrard was arrested early Monday morning... that sucks... hope he's not in too much trouble.. brawls... it's what we do....
fantasy points:

1 TEAMOFCARRAGHERS Dan'lboone 764
2 Jdbwolverines Jdbwolverines 757
3 Heritage St. Lou Stu 666
4 SOS FC yayson 665
5 Lakeland Wednesday T. Tripoli 600
6 CS Scousers P NOON 581
7 aldukes aldukes 553
8 Buckeye's Bashers reggiebuckeye 525
9 Leeds Ga. Aracos 488
10 Trudy Tours TTOURS 433


joey, you're getting a little too close for my comfort...

Did anyone see Dempsey score against Chelsea?! it was pretty nice.

[funnymantrip]

I didn't know you could be arrested for hitting a dude with your purse.

[Jason]

Did anyone see Dempsey score against Chelsea?! it was pretty nice.

I just transferred in Davies and Dempsey but I left Dempsey on the bench in favor of Bentley. Mistake. WTF has happened to Bentley anyway?

[theycallmedan'lboone]

he plays for Spurs.

[aldukes]

he plays for Spurs.

ZING!:r

[Jason]

he plays for Spurs.

I was thinking that as I was typing it, I off-loaded Corluka as well, Bent has served well but his days are numbered, I can smell less starts for him even tho still, all he does is score_goals.

Spuds are cursed

[Don Fernando]

so, no comments on Steven Gerrard from the scousers?

[Partagaspete]

I didn't know you could be arrested for hitting a dude with your purse.

:r:r:rLMAO

[aldukes]

so, no comments on Steven Gerrard from the scousers?

they're out collecting bail money.

[Jason]

they're out collecting bail money.

I burgled his house while he was in the pokey

[theycallmedan'lboone]

haha! you guys need JOBS! I guess if Steven Gerrard done hit somebody he ought not have, he'll end up in trouble, if he didn't or had reasonable cause (if they have that in merry old) I reckon he won't. He's still better than Frank Lumpard.

[Don Fernando]

talking about jobs, wonder what Gerrard will do for the next 5 years. He looks like a kitchen guy, cooking for his fellow inmates :r

[aldukes]

http://content.answers.com/main/content/wp/en-commons/thumb/6/6e/300px-2005-07-12_-_United_Kingdom_-_England_-_London_-_The_London_Dungeon.jpg

[theycallmedan'lboone]

so how many of y'all would be up for a 5er pool for the CL?
edited to add:

the unbelievable has finally happened:
1 Jdbwolverines Jdbwolverines 771
2 TEAMOFCARRAGHERS Dan'lboone 769
3 Heritage St. Lou Stu 680
4 SOS FC yayson 670
5 Lakeland Wednesday T. Tripoli 616
6 CS Scousers P NOON 584
7 aldukes aldukes 572
8 Buckeye's Bashers reggiebuckeye 526
9 Leeds Ga. Aracos 498
10 Trudy Tours TTOURS 441

[Jdbwolverines]

Finally in week 20, I have overtaken the great (not really) Robert Pittman. I'm on top of our league, Liverpool is on top on tables, I'm visiting the sister in England, Life is good. Time to go celebrate the New Year London style :al

[theycallmedan'lboone]

you're a dirty man joey, a dirty dirty man. Tell Jill I said hey, bring me back a pint... or two...

[Don Fernando]

7 stiches for Xabi Alonso, he might be out for a few weeks. And Chelski, oh oh, a draw against a league one team? Shame on you!

[aldukes]

Congrats to my new favorite club: Nottingham Forest!

[theycallmedan'lboone]

Liverpool and Everton in the 4th round! THATS PRETTY INTENSE!

[theycallmedan'lboone]

Transfer window is already hot n heavy. How are things in the place of the people I hate, Jason?

[rizzle]

What is this Futbol you speak of? Is that Manute's brother?

[theycallmedan'lboone]

look the bammer is avoiding the sugar bowl thread!;-)

[theycallmedan'lboone]

Jermaine Defoe is soon to undergo a physical with the Spurs staff.

Tevez wants his stuff straightened out quick fast and ricky tick.

Giggs admits he's bloody ancient and needs to retire soon, before he's old(er) and worthless.

boro have said stewart downing is going nowhere. where you going? No where.

Landon Donavon, the (former) boy wonder of the US national team has completed his loan move to Bayern Munich. He could feature on the 30th.

[rizzle]

I've been busy rearing kids. I commented in your little thread, just for you sweetums.

[Jason]

Transfer window is already hot n heavy. How are things in the place of the people I hate, Jason?

The only thing you'd be interested in is golden balls at milan. They beat Hamburg today in Dubai, Beckham started. Ronaldinho and Kaka both have come out in the media over the last couple of weeks and said "gee, wish Dave would stay longer than his loan".

Beckham steals CRonaldo's transfer window soap opera thunder.

[theycallmedan'lboone]

dear God in heaven, if it's not one soon to be ex-united player it's an already ex united player. beckham won't be back in the US, to play.

[aldukes]

Looking forward to having ManU ruin you life again in a few months.

[aldukes]

Mini-contest-threadhack-

My winter league team starts thursday night- you get to pick how many wins we will have out of 6 games from Jan-Feb. Pick the correct amount of wins- win 5 cigars. tie breaker will be how many goals are scored against us for the season.

Full disclosure: my team "should" be better than we were in the Fall.

[Don Fernando]

Looking forward to having ManU ruin you life again in a few months.

:tpd:

and someday Everton will be the biggest club in the town of Liverpool

[theycallmedan'lboone]

you guys are bunch of bastages!

aldukes:

4 wins 1 draw, 1 loss ( do y'all do draws? )
goals against? 8.

speaking of local teams... my season starts, well, February, but I may not be on the same team, as the captain and I had a bit of a bust up last year... ( imagine, me and someone having a row )

[Don Fernando]

3 wins, 2 draws, one loss

goals against 13

[theycallmedan'lboone]

Dean wind Ass is preparing to leave Hull. too bad. I think he should go play for Man City.

[Don Fernando]

why not play for Liverpool?

[funnymantrip]

If United doesn't get Tevez a new contract and keep Berbatov and his standing around and skipping I am going to lose it.


Oh and Liverpool still stinks.

As for league football, with the divorce/move I don't have a team right now. I am very sad.

[St. Lou Stu]

Mini-contest-threadhack-

My winter league team starts thursday night- you get to pick how many wins we will have out of 6 games from Jan-Feb. Pick the correct amount of wins- win 5 cigars. tie breaker will be how many goals are scored against us for the season.

Full disclosure: my team "should" be better than we were in the Fall.

5 wins!
Good luck.

[pnoon]

Oh and Liverpool still stinks.



:tg :tg and a big ol' :pn

[aldukes]

we have draws in the league.

Note it will be 25 degrees at game time- on a wet field. ugh.

you guys are bunch of bastages!

aldukes:

4 wins 1 draw, 1 loss ( do y'all do draws? )
goals against? 8.

speaking of local teams... my season starts, well, February, but I may not be on the same team, as the captain and I had a bit of a bust up last year... ( imagine, me and someone having a row )

[theycallmedan'lboone]

we have draws in the league.

Note it will be 25 degrees at game time- on a wet field. ugh.


PERFECT!

so for the first time in my life I've been cut from a team... the captain from my old squad sent me the email the other day. something about trimming down the roster... I cry. :sad I've emailed most all the other captains in the leagues, all 4 divisons and have gotten the same shtick "we're pretty full but we'll keep you in mind" so I'll just be getting fatter...

Liverpool is better than Man U.

[Killjoy]

I only follow English Premiere league

will I get mauled if I say I support Chelsea?

[pnoon]

I only follow English Premiere league

will I get mauled if I say I support Chelsea?
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<


Yep. ;)

[theycallmedan'lboone]

yup yup. but as long as you don't support Man United we'll let you stay. Welcome!

[Jason]

Mini-contest-threadhack-

My winter league team starts thursday night- you get to pick how many wins we will have out of 6 games from Jan-Feb. Pick the correct amount of wins- win 5 cigars. tie breaker will be how many goals are scored against us for the season.

Full disclosure: my team "should" be better than we were in the Fall.

2 wins
13 goals against

but I hope it pans out much better, you'd better start training hard

[theycallmedan'lboone]

haha jason you're cruel.

[aldukes]

haha jason you're cruel.

but realistic.

[theycallmedan'lboone]

can I change my vote?

[theycallmedan'lboone]

Well my " I been cut and now I cry " stuff has been cut short there was a new team forming in the new IV division and I was asked to play/help out. I've let myself be put in charge of uniforms (jerseys) any suggestions? I've been thinking of this one (http://www.soccervillage.com/productdetails.aspx?pgc=I1&menu=Mens+Jerseys&ProdID=2341) because I can get the long sleeve shirt too, don't ask I'm dumb... any thoughts?

[Don Fernando]

will I get mauled if I say I support Chelsea?

Yes, but not as much as the Liverpool fans here though.

[Jdbwolverines]

Mini-contest-threadhack-

My winter league team starts thursday night- you get to pick how many wins we will have out of 6 games from Jan-Feb. Pick the correct amount of wins- win 5 cigars. tie breaker will be how many goals are scored against us for the season.

Full disclosure: my team "should" be better than we were in the Fall.

3 wins-2 draw-1 loss, 11 goals against. Good Luck.

Well my " I been cut and now I cry " stuff has been cut short there was a new team forming in the new IV division and I was asked to play/help out. I've let myself be put in charge of uniforms (jerseys) any suggestions? I've been thinking of this one (http://www.soccervillage.com/productdetails.aspx?pgc=I1&menu=Mens+Jerseys&ProdID=2341) because I can get the long sleeve shirt too, don't ask I'm dumb... any thoughts?

The only problem is that you can only get the pink one in short sleeve, which I know is the one you wanted. Good thing you live in Alabama though and there is no need for long sleeve anything down there.

[theycallmedan'lboone]

joey, you forget about the ground hurting my delicate skin so I wear long sleeves...

jermain defoe is now a Spud.

[aldukes]

St. Lou Stu - 5 wins
Jason- 2 wins 13 goals against
Jdbwolverines- 3 wins-2 draw-1 loss, 11 goals against
theycallmedan'lboone- 4 wins 1 draw, 1 loss 8 goals against
Don Fernando - 3 wins, 2 draws, one loss goals against 13

First update:

Gunners go up 1-0 at half. An inspired 45 min of football, defense tight, moving the ball well, midfield supporting strikers.
Second half: not so much. Gunners lose 3-1.

[Don Fernando]

Dean wind Ass is preparing to leave Hull. too bad. I think he should go play for Man City.

Oldham Athletic it is, 6 months on loan.

[Don Fernando]

Thank you Stoke.

[theycallmedan'lboone]

Don, one day I hope I get to buy you a beer, and I hope it's flat.

[Don Fernando]

:r :r

[theycallmedan'lboone]

that was the best insult I could come up with without really meaning it.. now for the man U chelsea goalless draw... Aston villa is moving up in the world...

[Don Fernando]

Chelski will lose today, so the race for the title will between Man U and the scousers. It should be good to watch.

[aldukes]

That was an absolute depantsing.

[theycallmedan'lboone]

man, chelsea are falling APART. 3-0?

[Don Fernando]

It shows how strong the old & new champion of England is.

[aldukes]

It shows how strong the old & new champion of England is.

Don't forget they are also the best team in the entire world.

[mastershogun]

wow... great games yesterday!
looks like maradona is again to blame... but who can resist a good smoke
http://www.goal.com/en/news/1711/chelsea/2009/01/12/1057274/maradonas-cigar-blamed-for-igniting-hotel-fire-alarm-that-distra

[theycallmedan'lboone]

mastershogun! when the hell did you get here! and who let you in so we can have him flogged!

[theycallmedan'lboone]

So if United wins it's next two matches it will be top of the table for the first time this season... way to screw it up rafa.

[Don Fernando]

Fernando Torres announched that he thinks United will win the league.

[theycallmedan'lboone]

Torres said united were FAVORED to win the league. geez bloody dutch.

[Jason]

Pato's 2nd goal aginst Roma Sunday
bird's eye crap quality
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_IPMEDJssc
closer/tighter at end of run:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1KXjS9mEUY

The best striker in the world is 18 :D

[aldukes]

Pato's 2nd goal aginst Roma Sunday
bird's eye crap quality
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_IPMEDJssc
closer/tighter at end of run:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1KXjS9mEUY

The best striker in the world is 18 :D

thats poor goal keeping. Kitson is the best striker in the world:

http://z.about.com/d/worldsoccer/1/0/7/6/-/-/dave-kitson-stoke.jpg

and yes, its because we sorta look alike.

[Jason]

thats poor goal keeping.

That was my first impression when I saw how he was closed down, then I realized the small hole the kid squeezed the ball through. The impressive part of the goal however is the speed on display, unbelievable. He's gonna be something else, one of the best 18 year olds I've seen

[Mr.Italy]

This is a great post. Guys what do you think of Mourinho?

[Don Fernando]

I got 3 letters for Mourinho ---> ass

[theycallmedan'lboone]

aldukey, wouldn't kitson be better if he ever scored?

Mourinho is an incredible coach, but is too hyped in my opinion.

[theycallmedan'lboone]

Pato's 2nd goal aginst Roma Sunday
bird's eye crap quality
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_IPMEDJssc
closer/tighter at end of run:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1KXjS9mEUY

The best striker in the world is 18 :D

jason, that angle is insane, at first I was like, seriously? thats not hard at all...then I saw the angle from the left...
:eek:

[Mr.Italy]

Pato's goal is exclusively goalkeeper folk. He shoul dnot go down but just stay and wait.

Give alook to IBRAcadabra's goal last night in TIM cup.

http://it.youtube.com/watch?v=gvvZlJEJTMs check at 1.35 minute

[Don Fernando]

I liked this goal (http://it.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgqsaDnsEq8) better, but then again I am biased as he scored that goal for Ajax Amsterdam.

[Mr.Italy]

Impressive.... I look forward to see something like that against manchester United .

[theycallmedan'lboone]

Fantasy Update:
JDB and I are trying to run away and make it a two Scouse race, as brother pnoon has slipped into the relegation zone(as he predicted).. St Lou Stu is less than 100 points out and Jason just over 100 points off the top. Next season I'll have to not use up all my transfers before February.

osition Team Name Manager Score Info
1 Jdbwolverines Jdbwolverines 814
2 TEAMOFCARRAGHERS Dan'lboone 812
3 Heritage St. Lou Stu 727
4 SOS FC yayson 699
5 Lakeland Wednesday T. Tripoli 650
6 CS Scousers P NOON 606
7 aldukes aldukes 594
8 Buckeye's Bashers reggiebuckeye 552
9 Leeds Ga. Aracos 522
10 Trudy Tours TTOURS 460

[Jason]

noone's seeing the speed up to that goal? just inside 40 yards he pushes the ball WAY too far out in front of him to catch but he does catch it, then does it again. Leaving Mexes for dead on both bursts.

The shot itself is ordinary in comparison, even though I doubt half the strikers at the same level could score from that angle with a keeper making himself large a foot or two in front of them.

Mr Italy, who's your team? It would be just my luck to have a Serie A follower here finally... that supports inter

[pnoon]

Fantasy Update:
. . . as brother pnoon has slipped into the relegation zone(as he predicted)..


Relegation zone already?
How many teams drop down? :D

[Don Fernando]

Impressive.... I look forward to see something like that against manchester United .

I don't, no matter how much I love Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Cristian Chivu, I hate Italian football and am a Man U fan.

[Don Fernando]

Mr Italy, who's your team? It would be just my luck to have a Serie A follower here finally... that supports inter

I think he is an Inter supporter.

[theycallmedan'lboone]

yup jason you have a fellow inter man... and I've been really nice to him so far...

pnoon everybody but the top guy drops...

[Jason]

yup jason you have a fellow inter man... and I've been really nice to him so far...

pnoon everybody but the top guy drops...

fellow? never. Inter are ****

[theycallmedan'lboone]

I'm glad we agreed somewhere:D

[pnoon]

pnoon everybody but the top guy drops...

:lv

[theycallmedan'lboone]

seeing as how we're bringing up great goals... guess who? (http://it.youtube.com/watch?v=aWlsWbPhS3M)

jason what thinkest thou about 100 million to play for man city?

[aldukes]

seeing as how we're bringing up great goals... guess who? (http://it.youtube.com/watch?v=aWlsWbPhS3M)


keep living in the past...

[Jason]

jason what thinkest thou about 100 million to play for man city?

If you can swing me that deal I'll give you half. I scored the first three goals tonight to keep all the Mexican teams rotating off the court, screamers the lot! I look good in sky blue as well.

[aldukes]

If you can swing me that deal I'll give you half. I scored the first three goals tonight to keep all the Mexican teams rotating off the court, screamers the lot! I look good in sky blue as well.

Nice work jason. City will offer you at least 40 mil.

My game was canceled due to the field being frozen. Lambeau it is not.

[funnymantrip]

United is in 2nd.. Will be in first by the time Pool draws this weekend. Shocker of the day though, Rooney is out for a bit, and it's not a toe. I hope my faith in Tevez will be rewarded in the next few weeks.



good new commerical for this group.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdpCpbibCVQ&feature=related

[theycallmedan'lboone]

Nice work jason. City will offer you at least 40 mil.

My game was canceled due to the field being frozen. Lambeau it is not.

:r:r:r

My new squad had their first practice last night. IN a few hours I'll post a contest similar to yours sir.

[theycallmedan'lboone]

Joe, I see you hangin around say somethin useful.

[theycallmedan'lboone]

So when Robbie Fowler plays for the Chicago fire, who wants to go watch him play with me?

The Legend Robbie Fowler in My country?! (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/soccer_america/01/13/mls.stove/index.html)

[Jdbwolverines]

So when Robbie Fowler plays for the Chicago fire, who wants to go watch him play with me?

The Legend Robbie Fowler in My country?! (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/soccer_america/01/13/mls.stove/index.html)

Given the fact that I live about an hour from Chicago, you can definitely count me in.

[theycallmedan'lboone]

sweet, we're crashing at Joes place.

[Jason]

I'm there if you can assure me an invite to the player party after. I love cocaine.

[Mr.Italy]

Well my friends yes I am a fan of Inter and as I was born in England and grow up over there , my hometeam is Manchester United:D

Anyhow I want to say straight that in teh coming Uefa Champions League I will support Inter as I am now over here and of course we will WIN :)

What do you think of City that is going to buy Kakà for 120 millions euro.. you can buy with that money :


5 Ronaldinho Gaucho

500 Ferrari 599 GTB as Cristiano Ronaldo destroyed

11,2 milioni di Bibles

16,8 milioni pampers for Kakà's son

3,3 milioni Manchester City official jersey

1 Boeing 747

380 appartamenti of 100sm in Milano

[theycallmedan'lboone]

so what you're saying is, he's a waste?

jason... for your pleasure... I'll ask if he'll bring his own...
http://news.bbc.co.uk/olmedia/1680000/images/_1684953_robb_fowler_150.jpg

[Jason]

Well my friends yes I am a fan of Inter and as I was born in England and grow up over there , my hometeam is Manchester United:D

Anyhow I want to say straight that in teh coming Uefa Champions League I will support Inter as I am now over here and of course we will WIN :)

What do you think of City that is going to buy Kakà for 120 millions euro.. you can buy with that money :


5 Ronaldinho Gaucho

500 Ferrari 599 GTB as Cristiano Ronaldo destroyed

11,2 milioni di Bibles

16,8 milioni pampers for Kakà's son

3,3 milioni Manchester City official jersey

1 Boeing 747

380 appartamenti of 100sm in Milano

The money is utterly ridiculous and bad for the game. They've upped their offer so high now that apparently Milan would like it, just down to terms with Kaka. I'm sure that boy's between a rock and a hard place, 240 mil for the club he loves? If he goes he's a (an even bigger) club legend, if he stays there will always be that spectre of the money that's not there hanging over his head. If he goes well, he's at Manchester City. Poor guy, horrible thing that couldn't have happened to a nicer guy.

so what you're saying is, he's a waste?

No, I'd love to see him here if he's still fit to run around!

[Mr.Italy]

I say that it's too much money, Kakà is a great player and very fit. But why City and not R.Madrid ? H ecan decide where to go if he leaves, nowdays it's players that decide I believ.

[theycallmedan'lboone]

poor guy. Football is about to kick off here in less than hour. here's hoping Man U drops points.

Don't know if anyone has setanta, but the merseyside derby commercial is AWESOME!


******A contest A contest A khaaaaantest************************
thank you james tiberius.and Aldukey for such an Idea

So my team has started their practizin' for the up and coming season. 10 games, Win loose or draw in these matches. Looks like we're going to have a pretty decent squad. I've never played with any of these people before, and in a brand new division, with teams I've never played against. For a 5er of stogies, What will our record be? 1-8-1?
for the first tie breaker how many goals will I score? 0? 1? 5?* for the second tie breaker how many goals will my defense allow all season?

*the past 2 seasons I've been more like Jamie carragher (NO, NOT AGAINST SPURS) than Vidic, but scored twice in 2 seasons, a 25 yard volley, and a header off a corner. (If I score 10 goals this season, city will offer me 100 million)

[aldukes]

For a 5er of stogies, What will our record be? 1-8-1?
for the first tie breaker how many goals will I score? 0? 1? 5?* for the second tie breaker how many goals will my defense allow all season?

record: 3-5-2
goals: 1
defense allows: 27 goals

my team is throwing a tourney in march- can you get your squad to come up here? we could get some interesting gambling going on around here.

[theycallmedan'lboone]

I'm no Grobbelaar... but 27 goals allowed!?!!? Aldukey, if you win you're getting cremosas!


Liverpool v everton I hear might be postponed due to snow.... anyone hear otherwise?

[Don Fernando]

no, but I heard that City bought Bellamy and agreed with HSV about Nigel de Jong over a transfer, De Jong has to negotiate with City though.

[Mr.Italy]

City is going to be the new Chelsea, money money will bring players up there but to win and be a team you need time.

Any special story why arabs bought City?

[Don Fernando]

well, Chelsea did win some prizes right?

[aldukes]

I'm no Grobbelaar... but 27 goals allowed!?!!? Aldukey, if you win you're getting cremosas!


Liverpool v everton I hear might be postponed due to snow.... anyone hear otherwise?

I apologize for getting my team confused with yours.

[theycallmedan'lboone]

Aaaaaghhhhhhhhh!:fl:fl:fl

great steven gerrard, great, but to concede in the last 3... so frustrating.

[St. Lou Stu]

I'm puttin a lil run together fellas!
Man, it sure is nice to have some transfers left! ;)

[Don Fernando]

thank you Tim Cahill :r

[Mr.Italy]

well, Chelsea did win some prizes right?

Of course yes, but now it seems that Abramovich wants to leave ( news in Italy) so who will take care of them ( MONEY )? The tradition in a team is important anyhow just got nes that Kakà refused the offer of the city!

Woah unbelievable, all that money and he said no...I want a big team. The arabs will be very upset I believe.

[Don Fernando]

well, they are cutting in the costs, Ballack's new contract is considerably lower then his current one and that happens everywhere. Benitez wants new players at Liverpool but the board vetoed it and said to sell first to be able to pay for new transfers. Manchester United only ivested in two youngsters. The credit crunch will be good for football, the market will cool down a bit.