Soccer

[Avicenna]

Almunia made good saves at first, but in the end the defense just slackened off a bit. Notice when Ronaldinho attacks there are a few defenders in the box, but both times when the goals were scored against Arsenal there was only Almunia?

Gah :sad:

[LeftEyeNine]

:furious3:



BTW:

Pray, do tell us about Fenerbace's last game and the conclusion of the Turkish championship....

So that's the general way that soccer fans react when they lose :laugh4:

Christoph Daum is a prehistoric genius coaching Fenerbahce for the last 2 years without making a pinch of contribution about gameplay.

First year it was Pierre Van Hooijdonk 's incredible leadership and game that brought us the cup, second year it was Alex who was saving deadlocked matches with last minute freekicks, scoring more than the forwards.

However it was 05-06 when Fenerbahce lost its great advantage that was around 9 points ahead weeks ago. Team couldn't handle that fallback because our coach was an archaic mammoth hunter. As I said it's been 3 years and I don't have a single idea how Fenerbahce play, what tactical advantages they can implement over their rivals.

Galatasaray, our bloody rival, was sometimes not able to even pay the wages of the players. Their foreign players did not attend several trainings etc. throughout the season.However they chased the game to the end. And even though we hurt them bad with a 4-0 lately, they went for it to the bone and deserved it. It's so hard to congratulate GS for a FB fan..But..Well..Congrats..:shame:

Who are your local favorites, Louis ? I am an AJ Auxerre fan if you'd like to know ~:) Ah yes, in every country I have a favorite :balloon2:

[Viking]

Haha, I see my countryman did as much as he could to spoil the party. Well done. :laugh4:

[Louis VI the Fat]

So that's the general way that soccer fans react when they lose :laugh4: Nah, it is just alcohol stripping me of my shockingly thin layer of civilization to expose my inner hooligan. :shame:

Alas, seems I woofully misbehaved myself in 'teh' drunkards tThread (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=63332&page=8) too. :embarassed:


'Who are your local favorites, Louis ? I am an AJ Auxerre fan if you'd like to know ~:) Ah yes, in every country I have a favorite' :balloon2
Ah, c'est Bordeaux: www.girondins.com. (http://www.girondins.com/index2.html) Unfortunatley, for some unexplainable reason they don't cater to our vast numbers of overseas fans by having an english section.

You'll be seeing the Girondins in the Champions League next year, after having finished second in the Ligue. Second nowadays being the best one can hope for, what with Lyon claiming the title every year by early february. :wall:

[LeftEyeNine]

Hmm Bordeaux.. I hear very promising things about Chamakh playing upfront. Any thoughts on him ?

[ShadesPanther]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/4993994.stm

Seems the Referee regrets it.

[Red Peasant]

:shame: ~:mecry:

Same old, same old. When it really, really, really matters Henry just doesn't deliver. Never has, never will. Shame. He would be the best in the world otherwise. :shame:

Ahh, the 'Napoleon Syndrome' of just not quite being great enough at the last gasp. Kinda ironic when in the service of an English team. :laugh4:

[Louis VI the Fat]

Hmm Bordeaux.. I hear very promising things about Chamakh playing upfront. Any thoughts on him ?Brilliant, very promising. But those rich upstarts Lyon now want him. :furious3:

He said he'd stay though, now that he get's to play Champions League with Bordeaux. :sweatdrop:

[Louis VI the Fat]

Ahh, the 'Napoleon Syndrome' of just not quite being great enough at the last gasp. Kinda ironic when in the service of an English team.I know, I know. With six semi-finals and three wins in the last ten tournaments we participated in we're nowhere near as succesful as that envy of the world: the England football team. ~;)

[Red Peasant]

I know, I know. With six semi-finals and three wins in the last ten tournaments we participated in we're nowhere near as succesful as that envy of the world: the England football team. ~;)

:2thumbsup:

To be sure, you have a point. Yet, as we English have always said, (when we don't win, which is most of the time in international sport) "It's not the winning but the competing that counts".

Even so, sirrah, I shall maintain a stiff upper-lip in the face of your Gallic innuendo :laugh4:

[ShadesPanther]

England ARE the most overrated team in world football. I cheer the opposition, always.
I especially hate the ITV commentator Clive tildesly or something. Chairman of the Man Utd and England Fan Club. Everytime an England player commits a foul, it isn't a foul. Everytime an England player gets booked, its very very harsh or the ref is just incompetent.
Everygoal an England player scores it is the best ever goal any player in the world has scored.
And I especially hate how everytime England play he has to bring up England beating a weakened German side 5-1

[The Blind King of Bohemia]

England ARE the most overrated team in world football. I cheer the opposition, always.
I especially hate the ITV commentator Clive tildesly or something. Chairman of the Man Utd and England Fan Club. Everytime an England player commits a foul, it isn't a foul. Everytime an England player gets booked, its very very harsh or the ref is just incompetent.
Everygoal an England player scores it is the best ever goal any player in the world has scored.
And I especially hate how everytime England play he has to bring up England beating a weakened German side 5-1


Its not that Germany were weak it was the fact that they were crap and can't cut it any more. Germany will be lucky to get out of the group stages of the WC this year imo

[Red Peasant]

Its not that Germany were weak it was the fact that they were crap and can't cut it any more. Germany will be lucky to get out of the group stages of the WC this year imo

That's why they were 'given' an easy group. Fixed.

edit That should be 'The easiest group' (Ok Ser ~;) )

[Ser Clegane]

That's why they were 'given' an easy group. Fixed.

Yeah - England got a real "killer" group in comparison :laugh4: (glasshouse and stones come to mind...)

[scotchedpommes]

I think England will be lucky to get out of their group, what with all the injury
problems. Think I'll support Holland, but still think they are nothing without the
likes of Bergkamp. France '98 (http://bergkamp.ytmnd.com/), anyone?

[And I can't help but complain about the Champions League referee - sending off
a player in that situation just kills a final. It's all the more painful to see that he
regrets the decision now.]

[Dutch_guy]

Its not that Germany were weak it was the fact that they were crap and can't cut it any more. Germany will be lucky to get out of the group stages of the WC this year imo

I'm really hoping that Germany and Holland 'll meet somewhere in the tournament, and then I hope we'll utterly destroy them. Winning with penalties would be the ultimate revenge.

Though that could only happen if they survive their group, which they probably will - considering how ''lucky'' they got with their's

Also I'd love to see Poland beat the Germans, talk about revenge ~;)

:balloon2:

[scotchedpommes]

Also I'd love to see Poland beat the Germans, talk about revenge ~;)

Would've loved to have seen Germany vs Poland for the opening game of the
tournament. Although unfortunately there's a good chance of violence off the
pitch.

[Red Peasant]

Yeah - England got a real "killer" group in comparison :laugh4: (glasshouse and stones come to mind...)

For England, yes it's a killer. After all, hasn't everyone and their dog just been saying how crap England are? ~;)

[Louis VI the Fat]

I shall maintain a stiff upper-lip in the face of your Gallic innuendo Now this is one thing about the English that annoys me to no end.

I know how to keep my composure in the face of adversity or insult too. But on the inside I'm boiling, fighting to not erupt like a vulcano and spill out my rage. And I know it shows...

An Englishman on the other hand will not show any outward signs whatsoever. He'll never grant you the satisfaction of knowing just how much, if at all, you just managed to annoy him.

It is superhuman and, frankly, unbearable.~:mecry:

[Red Peasant]

Well Louis, deep, deep down inside, the Gallic Shrug is the quintessence of irritation to an Englishman. It is a superhuman effort to stifle the annoyance, but hey, you guys bring out the best in us. ~;)

But, don't tell anyone I told you so. :creep:


:shrug: :shrug: :shrug: :shrug:

~:mad ~:mad ~:mad ~:mad

[The Blind King of Bohemia]

Now this is one thing about the English that annoys me to no end.

I know how to keep my composure in the face of adversity or insult too. But on the inside I'm boiling, fighting to not erupt like a vulcano and spill out my rage. And I know it shows...

An Englishman on the other hand will not show any outward signs whatsoever. He'll never grant you the satisfaction of knowing just how much, if at all, you just managed to annoy him.

It is superhuman and, frankly, unbearable.~:mecry:


You will see most if not all Englsih lads on here snap if we go out on penalties again mate. My language was atrocious the last time we got beat on pens two years back and the thread saw everyone go at it. I wasn't on my best behaviour i have to say but football does that to me. Its my only vice! Well that and a few other things:laugh4:

[ShadesPanther]

I Can't wait for England to get knocked out, either by a minnow or a great side. Either way it's funny watching how they blame everybody but themselves for the loss.
"It was the Referee"
"It was a goal"
"Phil Nevile did not take the player out in the penalty box with seconds to go"
"They were lucky"

and so on. :laugh4:

[Boohugh]

I Can't wait for England to get knocked out, either by a minnow or a great side. Either way it's funny watching how they blame everybody but themselves for the loss.
"It was the Referee"
"It was a goal"
"Phil Nevile did not take the player out in the penalty box with seconds to go"
"They were lucky"

and so on. :laugh4:

Pfft, with Stevie up front supporting Crouch the goals won't stop flowing, you'll see :2thumbsup: . I also quite excited to see what Walcott can do in the upcoming friendlies. He may not have a huge amount of experience, but he's completely fearless and is lightening fast and could be a great player to bring on to make an impact if we need a goal after 65 or 70mins.

P.S. being a bit late to this thread, I'd just like to add "Yay Liverpool" for winning the FA Cup. I got more than slightly inebriated that night in celebration :oops:

[LeftEyeNine]

Look what I've done : LEN WC '06 Prediction Services proudly present LEN Predicts WC '06 (wow)


Group Stage

Group A Qualifiers: 1. GER :germany: 2. ECU :ecuador:

Group B Qualifiers: 1. SWE :sweden: 2. ENG :england:

Group C Qualifiers: 1. NED :netherlands: 2. ARG :argentina:

Group D Qualifiers: 1. MEX :mexico: 2. POR :portugal:

Group E Qualifiers: 1. ITA :italy: 2. CZE :czechrepublic:

Group F Qualfiers: 1. CRO :croatia: 2. BRA :brazil:

Group G Qualifiers: 1. FRA :france: 2. SUI :switzerland:

Group H Qualifiers: 1. SPA :spain: 2. UKR :ukraine:


Round of 16


GER :germany: - :england: ENG

NED :netherlands: - :portugal: POR

SWE :sweden: - :ecuador: ECU

MEX :mexico: - :argentina: ARG

ITA :italy: - :brazil: BRA

FRA :france: - :ukraine: UKR

CRO :croatia: - :czechrepublic: CZE

ESP :spain: - :switzerland: SUI


Quarter Finals

GER :germany: - :portugal: POR

ECU :ecuador: - :argentina: ARG

ITA :italy: - :france: FRA

CRO :croatia: - :spain: ESP


Semi Finals

POR :portugal: - :italy: ITA

ARG :argentina: - :croatia: CRO


Final

ITA :italy: - :argentina: ARG


Germany 2006 World Cup Winners

:italy: Italy :italy:

[Louis VI the Fat]

Great stuff LEN. There are some shock results in there.

I was thinking about a format for our world cup predictions. I'll post mine soon, imiting yours.

[Dutch_guy]

No way germany is beating england, just not going to happen.

Also I don't think Sweden 'll drop out against Ecuador nor do I think that Italia 'll beat Brazil and The Czechs 'll lose from the Italians.

Also I do hope that Holland will be able to beat Portugal this time around - if you're right in your prediction that is - although Portugal is always a difficult adversary.

A final between Brazil and Argentina ( That's possible isn't it ? ) would be fun to watch ~:)

I'll post my own prediction tomorrow, instead of raping yours :2thumbsup:

:balloon2:

[LeftEyeNine]

Great stuff LEN. There are some shock results in there.

I was thinking about a format for our world cup predictions. I'll post mine soon, imiting yours.

Thanks Louis, I recommend watching out for Ecuador in the tournaments, following up giants like Argentina and Brazil in the preliminary stage is definitely not easy. I'd put them even higher in my prediction table if they had more World Cup experience.

If Ivory Coast had not drawn such a hard group, I guess that they would reach at least the next round..But well who knows? I expect at least a 3rd place from them..Very very quality squad out there, attention..

And the reason behind taking Italy to be the world cup winners is that they have a solid and experienced (very important) backline while Luca Toni will be a huge boost in their play upfront -he is a complete striker that has it all.

Finally my lovely Netherlands will face Argentina (according to my predictions, of course), and that's why they will fail to go any further because the new generation needs to "harden" more. They are my favorites in Euro '08 already. :balloon2: :netherlands: :balloon2:

[LeftEyeNine]

No way germany is beating england, just not going to happen.

Also I don't think Sweden 'll drop out against Ecuador nor do I think that Italia 'll beat Brazil and The Czechs 'll lose from the Italians.

Also I do hope that Holland will be able to beat Portugal this time around - if you're right in your prediction that is - although Portugal is always a difficult adversary.

A final between Brazil and Argentina ( That's possible isn't it ? ) would be fun to watch ~:)

I'll post my own prediction tomorrow, instead of raping yours :2thumbsup:

:balloon2:

You're another great soccer fan like me, Dutch_guy. Looking forward to your predictions :bow: (I'll rape them, muahahahah!)

[scotchedpommes]

There are two Swedens in your round of 16.
[Realised after deducing that he's no Swedish
spy.]

[Craterus]

Second Sweden should be Switzerland.

[LeftEyeNine]

Edited, thanks :bow:

[Goalie]

aaaaahhhhhhhaahhhhh too much british and foreign soccer
:wall: :wall: :wall:
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[Taurus]

Can't wait 'till Sunday, Grimsby Town to be promoted :thumbsup:

[Quid]

Spain vs Switzerland - now that would suck. We have actually never (NEVER) beaten Spain. Also, I think it's the only team we have not beaten in the history of football (of those we have played, naturally).

Quid

[drone]

aaaaahhhhhhhaahhhhh too much british and foreign soccer
:wall: :wall: :wall:
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:wall: :wall: :wall:
:wall: :wall: :wall:
What did you expect? An international forum combined with the relatively sad state of American soccer (decent national squad, but MLS is not a match for the European leagues) means lots of football talk from overseas. Enjoy it, you won't often hear Americans talk as passionately about the game. :2thumbsup:

[scotchedpommes]

Very nearly said like a true European. :dizzy2:

[Louis VI the Fat]

Group Stage

Group A Qualifiers: 1. GER :germany: 2. POL :poland:

Group B Qualifiers: 1. ENG :england: 2. SWE :sweden:

Group C Qualifiers: 1. ARG :argentina: 2. C d'I :ivorycoast:

Group D Qualifiers: 1. POR :portugal: 2. MEX :mexico:

Group E Qualifiers: 1. CZE :czechrepublic: 2. ITA :italy:

Group F Qualfiers: 1. BRA :brazil: 2. Oz :australia:

Group G Qualifiers: 1. FRA :france: 2. SUI :switzerland:

Group H Qualifiers: 1. SPA :spain: 2. UKR :ukraine:


Round of 16

Germany - Sweden 0-0, Ger wins on penalties

England - Poland 3-0

ARG - MEX 2-0

Portugal - Côte d'Ivoire 3-2, red cards: 2-4

Czech rep. - Australia 4-0

Brazil - Italy 2-1

France - Ukraine 1-1 France wins on pen.

Spain - Switzerland 1-2


Quarter Finals

Germany - Argentina 0-1

England - Portugal 0-0 Portugal wins on pen.

Czech rep. - France 2-1 Oh well.

Brazil - Switzerland 2-2 Brazil wins on pen.


Semi Finals

Argentina - Czech rep. 2-1

Portugal - Brazil 1-3


Final

Argentina - Brazil 0-1

[LeftEyeNine]

I see you have a favor for Ivory Coast as well, Louis.

[Louis VI the Fat]

Aye, together with Australia I expect them to be the surprise package of the tournament. The Swiss may surprise some people too. (Well probably not the Turks ~;p )

[LeftEyeNine]

Aye, together with Australia I expect them to be the surprise package of the tournament. The Swiss may surprise some people too. (Well probably not the Turks ~;p )

Well on the pitch Swiss were better than us, no excuses. I don't want to dwell in the "old pages" though. :juggle2:

[Goalie]

yea, american soccer is pretty poor. But with all these mexican immigrants comming in soccer popularity will probably rise.

P.S. how come it says that ser clagne or whatever started this thread when i started it?

[LeftEyeNine]

yea, american soccer is pretty poor. But with all these mexican immigrants comming in soccer popularity will probably rise.

P.S. how come it says that ser clagne or whatever started this thread when i started it?

That's a bug that is already being discussed in the Watchtower area of the forum. Drop by if interested.. And another sidenote, a friendly and personal request, please try being politer towards other members. :bow:

[Goalie]

That's a bug that is already being discussed in the Watchtower area of the forum. Drop by if interested.. And another sidenote, a friendly and personal request, please try being politer towards other members. :bow:

how have i been not polite, if it was for the mispelling of ser clegane, i really didnt remember his name so i did the best i could. i didnt really think of going back and looking on how to spell it

[Dutch_guy]

As promised, here it is ~:)



Group stage:

Winning teams and second place teams;


Group A 1st. :germany: 2nd. :poland:

Group B 1st. :england: 2nd. :paraguay:

Group C 1st. :netherlands: 2nd. :argentina:

Group D 1st. :portugal: 2nd. :mexico:

Group E 1st. :czechrepublic: 2nd. :italy:

Group F 1st. :brazil: 2nd. :croatia:

Group G 1st. :france: 2nd. :southkorea:

Group H 1st. :spain: 2nd. :ukraine:



Round of 16 :

:germany: - :paraguay: : 1 - 0

:netherlands: - :mexico: 2 - 0

:england: - :poland: 2 - 0

:portugal: - :argentina: 1 - 2

:czechrepublic: - :croatia: 1 - 0

:france: - :ukraine: 2 - 1

:brazil: - :italy: 2 - 1

:spain: - :southkorea: 3 - 0

Quarter finals:

:germany: - :netherlands: 1 - 2 ( :2thumbsup: )

:england: - :argentina: 2 - 3

:czechrepublic: - :france: 1 - 0

:brazil: - :spain: 2 - 1

Semi finals:

:netherlands: - :argentina: 1 - 2

:czechrepublic: - :brazil: 0 - 2

Finals:

:brazil: - :argentina: 3 - 2.

[Ianofsmeg16]

God I hope England faces France, how sweet would that be?

I mean, not just if we win, the game would probably be incredible, the rivalry in the stadium would make the atmosphere electric...


Then the football hooligans spoil it all when England Eventually lose to a beeter French side

[Louis VI the Fat]

God I hope England faces France, how sweet would that be?Ah, the stuff fond memories and this 2004 joke are made of:

'Who can be on top for 90 minutes and still come second?'

:balloon2: :england: :balloon2:

[Strike For The South]

America beats Canada 66-0

[AwesomeArcher]

Yea, there is quite alot of european soccer/football on this thread. I personally dont pay to much attention to professional soccer. I just enjoy playing it. I just root for the U.S. in the cup.

[Avicenna]

You're a professional football player?

[Soulforged]

[Final

Argentina - Brazil 0-1That will be the most depressing result ever in the history of fútbol :2thumbsup: . You see, I hope to celebrate my first world cup (yes as a player :sweatdrop: ) at the obelisc.
Anyway being objective:

The lucky ones:

Group A: Germany and Ecuador.
Group B: England and Paraguay.
Group C: Argentina and The Netherlands.
Group D: Portugal and Mexico.
Group E: Italy and Czech Republic.
Group F: Brazil and Croatia.
Group G: France and South Korea.
Group H: Spain and Tunisia.

Round of 16:
:germany: vs :paraguay: 1-1 (Paraguay wins on penalties.)
:argentina: vs :mexico: 2-1
:england: vs :ecuador: 3-1
:portugal: vs :netherlands: 2-2 (The Netherlands win with in the first extra.)
:italy: vs :croatia: 2-0
:france: vs :tunisia: 3-0
:brazil: vs :czechrepublic: 2-1
:spain: vs :southkorea: 3-2

Quarter-finals:
:paraguay: vs :argentina: 1-2
:italy: vs :france: 0-1
:england: vs :netherlands: 2-2 (England wins on penalties.)
:brazil: vs :spain: 4-1

Semi-finals:
:argentina: vs :france: 1-1 (France wins on penalties)
:england: vs :brazil: 2-4

Finals:
:france: vs :brazil: 2-2 (Brazil wins on extra with a goal of Ronaldinho)

Brazil champion for the 6th time.............................................:wall:

[Papewaio]

My brother will be very happy if Britain gets knocked out by Australia.

[Dutch_guy]

:england: vs :netherlands: 2-2 (England wins on penalties.)


You'd make us lose on penalties, that's harsh man, really !

:balloon2:

[Ianofsmeg16]

:england: vs :brazil: 2-4

[/SIZE]
I agree that Brazil would win such a match, but it'd be much closer than that

2-1 to Brazil if they face each other :2thumbsup:

[InsaneApache]

My brother will be very happy if Britain gets knocked out by Australia.

He's going to remain an unhappy chappy then as there is no such thing as a 'British' :unitedkingdom: football team. Uniquely the UK has four footy teams. England :england: , Scotland, :scotland: Wales :wales: and Northern Ireland. :northernireland:

We love it as it gets up Fifas noses and there is nowt they can do about it. :2thumbsup: :tomato: :bounce:

[naut]

I'd love to see a British Football team, with the likes of Craig Bellamy and Kris Boyd mixed with a few English players.

[ShadesPanther]

I would think there'd ony be one or possibly 2 non-Englishmen.

[AwesomeArcher]

You're a professional football player?

Yea, i wish. No, sorry, i kind of worded that wrong. I just like playing the game of soccer. I play for my high school and another club team, i dont plan on playing professional any time soon.

[Ianofsmeg16]

I would think there'd ony be one or possibly 2 non-Englishmen.
It would Literally be The England team plus Ryan Giggs and Craig Bellamy

[InsaneApache]

Bellamy? :inquisitive: https://img215.imageshack.us/img215/9449/en2401bellamyb2nw.th.jpg (https://img215.imageshack.us/my.php?image=en2401bellamyb2nw.jpg) :laugh4:

[Craterus]

Ryan Giggs? :inquisitive:

[Soulforged]

I agree that Brazil would win such a match, but it'd be much closer than that

2-1 to Brazil if they face each other :2thumbsup:Nah... England will reach that stage with too much anxiety because they're not used to win that much in football :laugh4: . On the other side Brazil has an exponential increase on their hability to play football as they approach the finals.

[AwesomeArcher]

USA beat Venezula 2-0. :laugh4: Anyone watch the game? I just saw the highlights on ESPN, the US goalie had one amazing save i saw. I hope they keep it up. USA all the way!

[Divine Wind]

Bellamy? :inquisitive: https://img215.imageshack.us/img215/9449/en2401bellamyb2nw.th.jpg (https://img215.imageshack.us/my.php?image=en2401bellamyb2nw.jpg) :laugh4:

:laugh4:

Jealousy lies beneath your Blackburn remarks IA ~;)

[Divine Wind]

Shevchenko signs for Chelsea.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/c/chelsea/5035604.stm

A great addition to the English Premier League, but does this now mark a new era of Chelsea dominance for the next four years?

Personally i cant wait to see him play, what a fantastic player.

[Craterus]

Oh dear.. It's begun.

[LeftEyeNine]

I hope Anelka will depart and we 'll replace him with Cissé..There are rumours around saying that..

[tibilicus]

Simply yes. ~:)

[ShadesPanther]

Shevchenko signs for Chelsea.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/c/chelsea/5035604.stm

A great addition to the English Premier League, but does this now mark a new era of Chelsea dominance for the next four years?

Personally i cant wait to see him play, what a fantastic player.


I doubt it will make chelsea any better. He's 30 in September and his best years are behind him. He's a great player but he won't play very well until January at least because the EPL is very very different from Serie A. Crespo was a damp squib tbh whereas he excelled for Milan (and scored twice in the final last year)

I also can't wait until Lucas Neil marks him :laugh4:

[scotchedpommes]

He's going to remain an unhappy chappy then as there is no such thing as a 'British' :unitedkingdom: football team. Uniquely the UK has four footy teams. England :england: , Scotland, :scotland: Wales :wales: and Northern Ireland. :northernireland:

We love it as it gets up Fifas noses and there is nowt they can do about it. :2thumbsup: :tomato: :bounce:

Would also love to see the return of a home nations tournament, or even a
variation that would include the Republic team. Play between the teams is just
too rare for my liking.

[AwesomeArcher]

Anyone want me to start a best soccer/football player poll? I would like to see what you all think. I would vote for landon donavon. I dont know many bitish/european soccer players, sorry, i dont watch or pay attention to it that much, partly because it isnt on TV much in the U.S. I would need some names of good european soccer players. I know some like beckam (sorry if any are mispelled), ronaldino, and some other but not too many more.

[BHCWarman88]

I don't Follow Soccer, I follow Football (American Football)..

but I prefer Brazill and America though for Soccer..

[Louis VI the Fat]

Anyone want me to start a best soccer/football player poll?

I would vote for landon donavon.http://matousmileys.free.fr/rofl.gif



http://matousmileys.free.fr/lol111.gif Landon Donovan



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[scotchedpommes]

http://matousmileys.free.fr/rofl.gif



http://matousmileys.free.fr/lol111.gif Landon Donovan



http://matousmileys.free.fr/rofl2.gif


Was tempted to post something similar, but thought it would be frowned upon.
Poor Americans, deprived of even a decent league to watch. Ha.

[BHCWarman88]

we got a Decent League.. it Called Football.. if you can't handle it,Watch Wrestling,lol.

[naut]

I doubt it will make chelsea any better. He's 30 in September and his best years are behind him. He's a great player but he won't play very well until January at least because the EPL is very very different from Serie A. Crespo was a damp squib tbh whereas he excelled for Milan (and scored twice in the final last year)

I also can't wait until Lucas Neil marks him :laugh4:

Too true, Shevshenkco, although good is way past his peak. And Blackburn can definately come back even stronger next season, with the UEFA Cup to look forward to!

[InsaneApache]

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Cruel, very cruel Louis. Anyroad as Divine Wind will tell you, it's a well known fact the best player is Robbie Savage.

:eeeek: :eyebrows: :stupido2:

[ShadesPanther]

Too true, Shevshenkco, although good is way past his peak. And Blackburn can definately come back even stronger next season, with the UEFA Cup to look forward to!
I hate it when Arsenal play Blackburn or bolton though. They don;'t really try to play football, they just bruise everyones legs. Blackburn aren't as bad as they used to be, and do have some skilful players but Bolton are by far the worst.

[InsaneApache]

I hate it when Arsenal play Blackburn or bolton though. They don;'t really try to play football, they just bruise everyones legs. Blackburn aren't as bad as they used to be, and do have some skilful players but Bolton are by far the worst.

Hoi, I'm not having that. I'll have to send 'Super' Kevin Davies 'round to kick in your kneecaps. :laugh4:

Edited for second thoughts.

Well I like it when we (BWFC) play 'Woolwich' :laugh4: Arsenal as it's a stitched on six pointer for us. :laugh:

[naut]

Hoi, I'm not having that. I'll have to send 'Super' Kevin Davies 'round to kick in your kneecaps. :laugh4:

Edited for second thoughts.

Well I like it when we (BWFC) play 'Woolwich' :laugh4: Arsenal as it's a stitched on six pointer for us. :laugh:

simply put, :no:

EDIT: I'm also really looking forward to next years season, as lots of the players in the EPL will gain valuable expierience playing in the World Cup. It will definatly be an exciting season, with hopefully not another league title for Chelsea.

[Taurus]

Can't wait 'till the next season just to see Shevchenko play. Great addition to the league.

[Scurvy]

yeh, a great addition to thew premiership :2thumbsup:

[Divine Wind]

:laugh4:

Im glad you did it first Louis, i was so tempted but i thought it would be too cruel! :laugh4: ~;)


Cruel, very cruel Louis. Anyroad as Divine Wind will tell you, it's a well known fact the best player is Robbie Savage.


:laugh4: My god, i didnt realise you Bolton fans had such appreciation for the Lily Savage! :laugh4: Personally i would say the best player around, for his fatty fatty lard pants is Kevin Davies. ~;p :laugh4:


I doubt it will make chelsea any better. He's 30 in September and his best years are behind him. He's a great player but he won't play very well until January at least because the EPL is very very different from Serie A. Crespo was a damp squib tbh whereas he excelled for Milan (and scored twice in the final last year)

I also can't wait until Lucas Neil marks him

True, it will be interesting to see how he adapts too our high tempo game. The Italian and English leagues are far apart in style, but dont forget that Italy
has some fantastic defences and for a player to consistently score 20+ for all these years means he will cause our defenders all sorts of problems. The problem for Crespo this season was Chelsea's system of playing a lone striker. He needed someone alongside him to play off, and take some pressure away. The talk is, is that with Shevchenko coming, Chelsea will change the formation to play Drogba alongside him.

As much as a love Lucas, hes also a bit of a bar steward at the moment as he wont sign a new contract with us, until after the World Cup :no:

Blackburn will be ok next season as long as we add some quality too the squad. We need a half decent striker alongside Bellamy and another creative midfielder then i think we could do well in Europe and at home!

Were just a small town in Europe :2thumbsup:

[[DnC]]

Eurocup under 21: Semi-Final: France 0 - Netherlands 2 (Nicky Hofs 6th, Klaas-Jan Huntelaar ??? - was taking a crap). One more half to go though.

[Dutch_guy]

Wow we're actually winning ?

Didn't think we'd stand a chance against France, as they were considered to be quite the team...

Oh well, let's hope they manage to keep it up !

:balloon2:

[The Stranger]

JAG must have seen Hooligans :P

im for Barca :D and Ajax. still hoping for old glory to be restored

[[DnC]]

Second half France scored twice. Nicky Hofs scored the winning goal in the second half of extended period. France however was playing with ten men during the second half of extended time and couldn't put up to much of a fight anymore. Besides they had exhausted themselves quite a bit during second half regular time. Possibly hoping for penalty shootouts throughout the extended period.

NED 2 - MEX 1 by the way.

[InsaneApache]

My god, i didnt realise you Bolton fans had such appreciation for the Lily Savage! Personally i would say the best player around, for his fatty fatty lard pants is Kevin Davies.

Well I'd rather have 'lardy pants' Davies than that well known dingle Savage. He certainly lives up to his name. I always have a soft spot for Blackburn fans; .................it's called Morecambe sands.....:laugh4:

[The Stranger]

which makes NED - FRA 3-2 or am i mistaken

[The Blind King of Bohemia]

Good old Chelsea buying their way to another premiership title again:wall:

The personal money bank that Jose can reach into is too much and is going to make the premiership so one sided their will be little point watching it. Yes shev and Ballack are great additions but i hope chelsea get rid of a few players they don't use, just to balance it as Roman's money is getting them titles not any merit whatsoever.

[[DnC]]

which makes NED - FRA 3-2 or am i mistaken

Yep you're right! NED - MEX stayed 2-1 by the way. Though I think you have watched the game as well or not?

[Louis VI the Fat]

Cruel, very cruel Louis.
Alright then, I promise I won't insult great foreign football players anymore.


Or Jason Donovan.

[Louis VI the Fat]

I promise
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[[DnC]]

Netherlands wins the EC under 21!!! 3-0 against Ukraine!!! Woohoo!!! Huntelaar scored the first two goals. The second was a penalty. One Ukrainian player made hands in the 16m area... Doh! If he didn't however, Huntelaar might have made a headie in the goal though. Hofs scored the third goal in the last minute with a nice move where he played the ball through the legs of the defender, with a bit of luck I might add, and shot it nicely in.

First time Jong Oranje (Young Orange) made the finals in the EC and even won.

Although Jong Oranje was the better team, the Ukrainian team had some very bad luck (twice side bar - headie and freekick) and overall still was very dangerous.

Milevsky or whatever his name is, really could be crowned the Schwälbekonig of this EC. Man he dropped down so much! I really couldn't stand the guy. I have to admit he is a very good player, but he should stop going to the ground so easily!