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ColdCuts 07-31-2013 09:51 AM

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THE NEW SEASON IS NEARLY UPON US!

Opening day: Saturday, 17 August, 2013

:noon :noon :noon :noon

While kicking around Cigar Asylum I've noticed the avatars, the sig lines, etc. I know there are some fútbol fans on here. I figured I'd start a thread where we could chat about it. Who do you support? What are your thoughts on, or hopes for your club in the coming season? Let's air it all here. Rumors, grudges, all of it. It's getting close! Can't wait! :D

markem 07-31-2013 09:55 AM

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Oh heck, let's start an MSL, UEFA, Serie A, Bundesliga, La Liga, Mexicali and all the rest banter thread as well.

Sorry, but the number of multiple highly specific threads that people are starting here when one generic thread would do, well, it's starting to be annoying. Nothing against you, you just happened to be the straw that met my camel's back.

ColdCuts 07-31-2013 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by markem (Post 1867868)
The number of multiple highly specific threads that people are starting here when one generic thread would do, well, it's starting to be annoying.

Wow. Way to suck the fun out of a thing. You think all soccer leagues and competitions should be covered in one thread? That's nuts.

CamoFlogged 07-31-2013 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by markem (Post 1867868)
Oh heck, let's start an MSL, UEFA, Serie A, Bundesliga, La Liga, Mexicali and all the rest banter thread as well.

Sorry, but the number of multiple highly specific threads that people are starting here when one generic thread would do, well, it's starting to be annoying. Nothing against you, you just happened to be the straw that met my camel's back.

Did he break a forum rule? No? Then why stress about it? Don't read the flipping thread if it ain't in your wheelhouse.

Gabe215 07-31-2013 10:14 AM

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Love this thread, DIE HARD LIVERPOOL FAN!!! Have actually been thinking about starting an EPL fantasy league. YNWA

ColdCuts 07-31-2013 01:35 PM

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Gabe, thanks for getting us back on track -- Liverpool fan notwithstanding :p

As for my club, it'll be fascinating to see how Manchester United performs under David Moyes. We knew Sir Alex would one day go, but it's strange now that he's gone. Seemed he'd always be leading us to victory. And, of course, I don't expect anyone to feel sorry for us MU fans. Far from it. To be sure, we've had our share of success. And, for the time being anyway, it's still Ferguson's team. But, it's hard to imagine Moyes -- or anybody -- could ever achieve anything like what Sir Alex has done. David Moyes sure has his work cut out for him. Jeez Louise, can you imagine the pressure?? His predacessor was, few would argue, the best manager in the history of the sport. Those're the biggest boots to fill. Of all time. Ever. Obviously, as a United fan, I'm on the edge of my seat. Here's hoping Moyes continues our tradition of winning.

Sweet_Leaf_PDX 07-31-2013 02:20 PM

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I am an Everton FC fan and don't have the highest hopes for this season. I'll be happy to see them in the middle of the table.

It will be interesting to see Moyes at the helm of MU. I think the success he's had at Everton, given their roster and financial status, proves that he is a great manager. No doubt that Ferguson was was the best, but I think MU is in good hands.

Gabe215 07-31-2013 03:04 PM

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Dave with a squad like that, Cmon man Moyes will do well!! Until my reds stomp a hole in them!!

4WheelVFR 07-31-2013 03:35 PM

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I have no clue how Chelsea will do this season. Should be interesting with the new manager, but besides that I have no idea what's going on with the club right now. I haven't paid attention to football news in quite a while, so I have no idea what's going on lol.
On a related note, I'll be in St Louis to see the Real Madrid v Inter Milan match. Seats are about 6 rows off the pitch. :)

DMK 07-31-2013 04:21 PM

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Man U For EVER !!:tu

Looking forward to the season openers.

ColdCuts 07-31-2013 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Gabe215 (Post 1867999)
Dave with a squad like that, Cmon man Moyes will do well!! Until my reds stomp a hole in them!!

Haha. Well, you're gonna get a crack at it very early on...

Sunday, September 1, 2013
8:30 AM ET | Anfield


LIVERPOOL
VS
MANCHESTER UNITED


We shall see. We shall see. :D

pnoon 07-31-2013 09:01 PM

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I'll be dialed in for that one.

ColdCuts 07-31-2013 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 4WheelVFR (Post 1868007)
I have no clue how Chelsea will do this season. Should be interesting with the new manager, but besides that I have no idea what's going on with the club right now. I haven't paid attention to football news in quite a while, so I have no idea what's going on lol.
On a related note, I'll be in St Louis to see the Real Madrid v Inter Milan match. Seats are about 6 rows off the pitch. :)

With José Mourinho back in charge, Chelsea will do well. Mourinho is such a fascinating character. His ego is unparalleled. But he's got the talent, and the silverware, to back it up. Will be fun to watch. :2

ManUtd go head to head with Chelsea Monday, August 26th, 3:00 PM ET at Old Trafford. :bx

4WheelVFR 07-31-2013 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ColdCuts (Post 1868157)

ManUtd go head to head with Chelsea Monday, August 26th, 3:00 PM ET at Old Trafford. :bx

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ColdCuts 08-01-2013 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by pnoon (Post 1868150)
I'll be dialed in for that one.

THERE he is! I hoped a few mentions of Liverpool would bring pnoon around. :tu

ColdCuts 08-05-2013 11:53 PM

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I have now painstakingly entered each and every league match, with converted kickoff time, into the calendar on my phone. That was super tedious, but necessary. Why is there no app for that? :hm Now, there's a million-dollar idea right there.

Gabe215 08-10-2013 09:49 PM

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Less than 7 days
YNWA

pnoon 08-10-2013 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Gabe215 (Post 1872284)
Less than 7 days
YNWA

:tu

Hopefully an easy opener with Stoke

ChicagoWhiteSox 08-10-2013 11:21 PM

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Curious to hear how everyone became a fan of their respective clubs....

yourchoice 08-14-2013 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by ChicagoWhiteSox (Post 1872300)
Curious to hear how everyone became a fan of their respective clubs....

I'm curious as well...

Chainsaw13 08-14-2013 03:26 PM

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I became a fan of Chelsea when I stumbled across a game of there's a few years ago. Can't remember who they were playing. The style of play at the time reminded me very much of the Redwings style of play in hockey. Lots of passes to setup the odd man situation for a quality scoring chance. Been a fan ever since.

4WheelVFR 08-14-2013 04:11 PM

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When I knew absolutely nothing about soccer many years ago I watched a game on TV that was very interesting. It was a red team and a blue team and that's about all I knew lol. I did recognize the red team as Man U because everyone has heard of them. The blue team was winning so I decided that was my team from then on, even if they were not very good lol. That blue team happened to be Chelsea and I've followed them ever since. :)

Gabe215 08-14-2013 04:43 PM

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A childhood friend of mine was a huge Liverpool fan because his father was from there. I always HATED "soccer" thought it was a girly sport, huge baseball fan and kinda followed American "football"! Then about 6 years ago another friend who is also a Liverpool fan had me over to watch a game (vs Gunners) at his house and the rest was history. 45 minutes non stop play, 20 minute break then another 45 minutes of fast tempo play, no commercials, no time outs, no 2 minute warnings. Now I can't watch American sports. One day I will take my family to Anfield (their stadium) to watch Liverpool. To all who dont follow the EPL YoTube the KOP singing You'll Never Walk Alone and you will understand the passion of being a LFC fan!

pnoon 08-14-2013 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Gabe215 (Post 1873769)
A childhood friend of mine was a huge Liverpool fan because his father was from there. I always HATED "soccer" thought it was a girly sport, huge baseball fan and kinda followed American "football"! Then about 6 years ago another friend who is also a Liverpool fan had me over to watch a game (vs Gunners) at his house and the rest was history. 45 minutes non stop play, 20 minute break then another 45 minutes of fast tempo play, no commercials, no time outs, no 2 minute warnings. Now I can't watch American sports. One day I will take my family to Anfield (their stadium) to watch Liverpool. To all who dont follow the EPL YoTube the KOP singing You'll Never Walk Alone and you will understand the passion of being a LFC fan!

American sports have nowhere near the passion that football has worldwide.

When I started following English football, Liverpool had the history, tradition, and quality of top club. That and the link to the roots of rock and roll have made me a fan - even though recent years have been heartbreaking.

Gabe215 08-14-2013 06:05 PM

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Peter just remember- Tho' your dreams be tossed and blown.Walk on, walk on, with hope in your heart, and you'll never walk alone,

pnoon 08-14-2013 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Gabe215 (Post 1873790)
Peter just remember- Tho' your dreams be tossed and blown.Walk on, walk on, with hope in your heart, and you'll never walk alone,

:)

4WheelVFR 08-14-2013 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Gabe215 (Post 1873769)
......45 minutes non stop play, 20 minute break then another 45 minutes of fast tempo play, no commercials, no time outs, no 2 minute warnings. Now I can't watch American sports.....

This is my take as well. It's just not the same. I still enjoy hockey and occasionally college hoops, but english/european football is where it's at for me. I'm also a big Cristiano Ronaldo and Kaka fan and just got to see them play and score in person when they came to St. Louis over the weekend. Awesome times.
I don't know what you LFC folks did to Torres before he came to Chelsea, but he definitely needs his mojo back. I loved watching Torres play for LFC and I still think he's a fantastic talent. Chelsea just isn't a match for him maybe.

pnoon 08-14-2013 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 4WheelVFR (Post 1873793)
This is my take as well. It's just not the same. I still enjoy hockey and occasionally college hoops, but english/european football is where it's at for me. I'm also a big Cristiano Ronaldo and Kaka fan and just got to see them play and score in person when they came to St. Louis over the weekend. Awesome times.
I don't know what you LFC folks did to Torres before he came to Chelsea, but he definitely needs his mojo back. I loved watching Torres play for LFC and I still think he's a fantastic talent. Chelsea just isn't a match for him maybe.

He lost his mojo at LFC. Which is why they let home go.
Great talent. But as in any sport, a great talent is nothing if it doesn't mesh with the team.

4WheelVFR 08-14-2013 06:13 PM

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Any LFC peeps watch the Being Liverpool series? I'm not familiar with the inner workings of the club for sure, but I thought it was an awesome series. It gave some great insight into the "inner sanctum" of the club and also gave a glimpse into the lives of some of the players. If you haven't seen it, I think they still show it on Fox Soccer or Fox Soccer HD.

4WheelVFR 08-14-2013 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by pnoon (Post 1873795)
Great talent. But as in any sport, a great talent is nothing if it doesn't mesh with the team.

Right you are. Should be interesting to see what Mourinho does with him and see if any changes can bring that brilliance back. Chelsea definitely needs a talent like he showed at Liverpool once upon a time.

Gabe215 08-14-2013 06:22 PM

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I've watched bits and pieces of it but didn't actually sit down and watch it! Agree with Peter about Torres, and the funny thing was when they signed Carroll and Suarez I was way more pumped about having Andy! Remember following him the year before and thinking man this dude is a talent, especially him getting a hat trick against LFC and the commentator saying Andy Carroll can do no wrong this year. So- yes a player must mesh with the club!

GTsetGO 08-14-2013 08:06 PM

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http://www.psp-themes.net/data/media/9/Man%20U.jpg



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:D

ColdCuts 08-14-2013 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by ChicagoWhiteSox (Post 1872300)
Curious to hear how everyone became a fan of their respective clubs....

What a great great question! I'd love to hear everyone's story as well. :tu

I came to support Manchester United in about as natural a way as any American can come to support a Premiership club. I played soccer from childhood through high school so I always had an appreciation for the sport. But my ties to Manchester United began quite by happenstance. In around 2000, Manchester United worked out a marketing deal with the Yankees Entertainment and Sports (YES) Network, which then began airing United's weekly Premier League matches on tape-delay. One Saturday I stumbled upon a broadcast. I didn't know who or what I was looking at, but I was instantly attracted to their attacking style and their winning ways. I tuned in again the following weekend, and so began my ritual of watching MU week in and week out. Before long, I knew the players and something of the club's character. I didn't yet know their well-decorated history, but I knew they were a joy to watch. Naturally, I began to develop an emotional stake in their results. You watch the same club week after week, it happens.

I guess you could say I caught the futbol bug. I wanted to experience matches in person. So when I could, I began attending Major League Soccer matches at Giants Stadium. The NY/NJ MetroStars had a young upstart goalkeeper, a New Jersey native named Tim Howard. Of course, he's famous now and enjoying great success at Everton, but back then he was just a local guy at an average club in a small-money league who was beginning to garner some attention. He began receiving regular call-ups to the U.S. Men's National Team. And he continued to excel. Jump forward to 2003, and hometown hero Tim Howard signed with the mighty Manchester United. MLS's Tim Howard, "Timmy," a local guy I'd met and chatted with, had signed with the famed Red Devils. This was awesome! Awesome for all concerned parties. And it further strengthened my allegiance to United.

As if that weren't enough to make me forever United, Manchester United then announced, as a tuneup ahead of the approaching Premier League season, that they would do a summer tour of the United States, playing a handful of top European clubs, in a handful of major American cities, Giants Stadium being one of them. So, I was present, and with great seats, to see Manchester United play Juventus on July 31, 2003 when Tim Howard made his debut for the club. It was a packed house: 79,005. The atmosphere in the stadium was something I'll always remember. It was absolutely buzzing. Like a massive beehive. The match was buzzing too. Exhibition match or not, both clubs came to play. United won that contest in grand fashion, 4-1 with beautiful and varied goals from four United legends: Giggs, Scholes, Van Nistelrooy, and Solskjaer.

The following summer, MU returned to Giants Stadium for another pre-season warmup after signing yet another young American, defender Jonathan Spector. Again, I was there. This time, United lost a very entertaining match to A.C. Milan in penalties. By this point, my commitment to United was unshakable. How could it not be after all of that magic just kind of fell in my lap? A couple years later I would find myself standing among fellow Manchester United supporters in the away end at Stamford Bridge, but that's a story for another time. I haven't yet made it to Old Trafford. Not yet.

I'm sure that was more than anyone wanted to know. But you asked, and I was happy to tell it. :)

Chainsaw13 08-14-2013 08:48 PM

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Great story Dave. Glad to see there's more and more support for futbol on this side of the pond. Looking forward to this weeks opening matches. I'll be watching while working on a server migration.

ColdCuts 08-14-2013 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Chainsaw13 (Post 1873841)
Great story Dave. Glad to see there's more and more support for futbol on this side of the pond. Looking forward to this weeks opening matches. I'll be watching while working on a server migration.

Thanks, Bob. I only wish I could've told that story over a cigar. One of these days, I'm gonna find a place to enjoy a cigar with the match. Even if it means somehow hauling my own flatscreen outside. Wouldn't that be the ultimate, a great cigar while watching the match? *sigh*

I'll be watching also. You can bet on that. :po

P.S. That was a thing of beauty from Rob. Post #32 in case anybody missed it. :hy

Gabe215 08-15-2013 04:09 AM

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They don't have TV's at your lcoal cigar bar? Mine didn't have FSC but I would always watch the ESPN2 games there

ColdCuts 08-15-2013 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Gabe215 (Post 1873872)
They don't have TV's at your lcoal cigar bar?

No TVs at the cigar bars I know of in the city. And, sadly, no cigar bars at all here in Brooklyn. :td

There must be a place or two in Manhattan to catch a match and a smoke and I just don't know about it, right? Anybody know? If so, please clue me in. If not, that's an untapped market...

:hm You thinkin' what I'm thinkin', Gabe? Perhaps it's time you and I opened a 'soccer & cigars bar' in Brooklyn. Could you imagine? Dream job, no? Think there's any money in it? I guess all we'd need are a business plan, a business license, some investors, a nice space, and great inventory. What else?

I'm only half joking. It does sound like the job to end all jobs.*

*At risk of straying off topic. :p

Gabe215 08-15-2013 06:34 PM

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We'd need girls in lingerie as cocktail waitresses/servers and excellent music, I'm down brother, Im only 2 hours away from NYC. If you come up with the investors I'm in! But for real tho if ur ever in Philly or or next time I'm in NYC I will hit you up, I'm in Hoboken all the time I have family there! Hmmm maybe Reds v Red Devils? Post game go to Davidoff NYC or my local B&M for leather sofas and the game?

Back to this thread tho 1 day and a wake up!!

ColdCuts 08-15-2013 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Gabe215 (Post 1874123)
We'd need girls in lingerie as cocktail waitresses/servers and excellent music.

Now THAT'S my kind of business plan! We'll have to name the shop, "Heaven." :D

You know, you seem like a really likable guy, Gabe. I mean, apart from the Liverpool thing. ;)

YES! Super pumped for Saturday! I don't imagine Stoke will give your boys much trouble. And mine damn well collect all three from Swansea. :2

pnoon 08-15-2013 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by ColdCuts (Post 1874164)
You know, you seem like a really likable guy, Gabe. I mean, apart from the Liverpool thing. ;)

Watch it there, Bub! :D

A humble request to all who post here. Many times I DVR the matches to watch later in the weekend. Please be discreet when discussing the recent matches. After 24-48 hours, it's all good.

4WheelVFR 08-16-2013 02:18 AM

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Originally Posted by pnoon (Post 1874199)
Watch it there, Bub! :D

A humble request to all who post here. Many times I DVR the matches to watch later in the weekend. Please be discreet when discussing the recent matches. After 24-48 hours, it's all good.

Great idea! I usually am not awake during these matches so DVR it is for me.

Gabe215 08-16-2013 05:26 AM

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Yea I always think to myself when I wake up at 7am EST what it's like for fans over on the west coast, even the late games for u guys are at 11am!

Chainsaw13 08-16-2013 05:50 AM

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I guess I'm weird (I've been tested). i can't watch matches on DVR. For some reason knowing that it's been recorded, I"ll find myself fast forwarding through it. Watching live, I know I can't do that, so I tend to be more engaged. But i will respect those that can and not post results.

Gabe215 08-16-2013 05:55 AM

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I'm all for it, I watch live but can wait to post "banter" on here. But why don't we agree on a time frame where we can start talking about scores on here? 24hours after the match is over?

pnoon 08-16-2013 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Gabe215 (Post 1874245)
I'm all for it, I watch live but can wait to post "banter" on here. But why don't we agree on a time frame where we can start talking about scores on here? 24hours after the match is over?

I'd say 48 hours.

Tomorrow is a perfect example. I won't be able to watch tomorrow morning's match until Sunday evening.

But if the group agrees on 24, I'm o.k. with that. I'll just avoid the thread until I can watch the match.

ColdCuts 08-16-2013 08:29 AM

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I'll have to sit on my hands, but I'm ok with radio silence until Monday morning.

pnoon 08-16-2013 12:56 PM

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I suppose the other option is for all of us to NOT read the thread until our television viewing is complete.

4WheelVFR 08-16-2013 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by pnoon (Post 1874343)
I suppose the other option is for all of us to NOT read the thread until our television viewing is complete.

I'm ok with that too. I'm used to purposely not talking to anyone or even turning on my computer until the match is over lol.

GTsetGO 08-16-2013 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by pnoon (Post 1874199)
Watch it there, Bub! :D

A humble request to all who post here. Many times I DVR the matches to watch later in the weekend. Please be discreet when discussing the recent matches. After 24-48 hours, it's all good.

i will be sure to try and not make any snide remarks about liverpool losing another match as soon as it happens. ;)

pnoon 08-16-2013 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by GTsetGO (Post 1874376)
i will be sure to try and not make any snide remarks about liverpool losing another match as soon as it happens. ;)

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