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Xavi was poor. In La Liga he's given so much more time and space, when a team closes him down he's at a loss for ideas.
Well done USA. Be a shock if Seth Efrika also get through. Kinda hoping they do, I'd love to see Brazil play Spain even if it's in the 3rd and 4th play off.
Mouzafphaerre
06-25-2009, 07:14
I'm not used to the USA team giving us here anything to root for, but nice job today, knocking off Spain and her 35 game unbeaten streak.
:2thumbsup:
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Catastrophe. ~:mecry:
When the :daisy: have the yanks & rednecks learned playing football? :end:
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Louis VI the Fat
06-25-2009, 12:28
Whoa! Go Yanks!! :beam:
I have barely watched any games from this silly Confederation Cup. Looks like I have been missing out.
Afonso I of Portugal
06-25-2009, 22:27
USA 2 - Spain 0 ???? :stunned:
johnhughthom
06-25-2009, 22:30
Brazil through to face the USA in the final. Didn't look overly impressive though in a 1-0 victory over the hosts, with an 88th minute goal.
seireikhaan
06-25-2009, 23:21
As someone who has barely a clue what all this footy stuff means exactly, just how much of an upset was the US win over Spain?
LittleGrizzly
06-25-2009, 23:26
Pretty big. America aren't a bad side, in terms of ability i would say fairly average (i think thier mentality boosts them up a bit more though) Spain on the other hand are pretty much considered the best in the world...
I guess a good comparison might be some country that doesn't play hockey all that much beating Canada or America..
Anyway congrats America, i hope you beat Brazil as well!
Just don't go and win the world cup, it would be slightly embaressing for country's filled with football fans to lose to a country that barely cares...
Afonso I of Portugal
06-25-2009, 23:58
As someone who has barely a clue what all this footy stuff means exactly, just how much of an upset was the US win over Spain?
Well, it's more or less the story of David and Golias...in this case America is David and Spain Golias...:beam:
Rhyfelwyr
06-26-2009, 00:46
It would be fantastic if the US go on to complete the fairytale...
It would be fantastic if the US go on to complete the fairytale...
That would be nice, but judging from the way we got blown out in the group by Brazil, unlikely. Hopefully we can keep 11 men on the field for a change. :rolleyes:
What was the European take on the straight up red card Bradley got? It didn't look like a malicious tackle, any particular reason he got the early exit?
johnhughthom
06-26-2009, 04:09
What was the European take on the straight up red card Bradley got? It didn't look like a malicious tackle, any particular reason he got the early exit?
Only saw it a couple of times but it looked like a deserved red card to me. I don't think he was trying to deliberately hurt an opponent or anything, but a tackle like that, showing studs, can easily break bones in a player's foot.
HAHAHAHAHAHA. I haven't stopped laughing yet! xD
Rhyfelwyr
06-26-2009, 19:10
Gah! If it was in doubt, we now know that Newcastle will never be Newcastle again (http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrischarles/2009/06/review_of_the_week_30.html). Sad to see. :shame:
johnhughthom
06-26-2009, 19:13
The only gay in the village would probably be more use than some of that lot they had last season. Am I a bit weird in kinda liking that kit? Perhaps it's just the fact I'm a Sunderland fan and enjoy anything that make the barcodes look daft.:laugh4:
"Bananas in pyjamas are going down the league; bananas in pyjamas are trying to look like Leeds!!!"
:laugh4:
Craterus
06-27-2009, 15:14
HAHAHAHAHAHA. I haven't stopped laughing yet! xD
Remind me. How are Portugal doing with qualifying for the World Cup?
Louis VI the Fat
06-27-2009, 16:29
Portugal and Spain, that's like Queens' Celtic vs the Pope's O'Rangers. Or Scotland versus England. It is local rivalry.
One relishes at the misery of the rival. The Portuguese would have a good laugh over Spain's exit. :beam:
Craterus
06-27-2009, 18:25
Oh I understand the rivalry, I just hope everyone will see the funny side if our beloved Cristiano 'best player in the world' Ronaldo ends up with nothing to do in the summer of 2010, except for Paris Hilton that is.
Sarmatian
06-28-2009, 01:27
Oh I understand the rivalry, I just hope everyone will see the funny side if our beloved Cristiano 'best player in the world' Ronaldo ends up with nothing to do in the summer of 2010, except for Paris Hilton that is.
I'm inclined to think that with a several dozen millions in he's pocket, he won't be short on options even if they don't involve football.
scotchedpommes
06-28-2009, 03:49
...that's like Queens' Celtic vs the Pope's O'Rangers...
:smitten::balloon:
woad&fangs
06-28-2009, 20:05
2-0! U!S!A! U!S!A!
I did not expect to us to have a lead at all, definately not a 2 point lead:smash:
Also, those stupid kazoo instruments are the most annoying thing in the history of sports :brood:
Crazed Rabbit
06-28-2009, 20:24
Wow - I can hardly believe the US is beating Brazil at the half.
:dizzy2:
CR
woad&fangs
06-28-2009, 21:26
*sigh*
It was a good run.:balloon2:
Crazed Rabbit
06-28-2009, 21:27
Awww....
CR
They had it right in their hand and lost it, some poor decisions down the stretch and some missed opportunities was all Brazil needed. When they knocked in that second goal against Howard I knew we were in serious trouble, and after the 78th minute it looked like USA just began to lose steam. Dunno if they were demoralized or just tired but you could see the momentum shift.
Was a really good game though. :2thumbsup: Very exciting, even for someone like me who isn't much of a fan.
Proletariat
06-28-2009, 21:36
Those kazoo things are awful. Sounds like the game was being played from inside a beehive. Thanks for at least making the first half fun, USA.
Louis VI the Fat
06-28-2009, 21:46
Bummer! Was rooting for the yanks - would've been fun if they'd gotten all the way.
Exciting game though! Donovan is a genuinly good player. I wish he would move to Europe, see what he's worth. Howard is a great goalkeeper too.
Outstanding mentality and fighting spirit will only get you so far. Brazil were simply too strong, better teams have not been able to stop those insane Kaka runs. I am already looking forward to Barca-Madrid next season, the world's two greatest players pitted against one another, Messi and Kaka. And show Paris Hilton's boyfriend what real football is all about.
And yes, somebody please do something about those godawful vukuzelas (kazoos?).
scotchedpommes
06-28-2009, 22:45
Well done the US for giving all they had.
As for the vuvuzelas, dearest Sepp has already declared that they will not be banned for next year. His reasoning? "This is Africa."
Donovan did have a loan stint at Bayern Munich last season. Guiza's second goal was fantastic.
LittleGrizzly
06-28-2009, 23:43
I don't think Donovan really impressed when he was in Europe, either he's got better or its what i like to think of as the Trinidad and Tobago effect*
Unlucky USA, didn't see the game but from the sounds of it they could have won it. Big congrats for getting to the final though
*A bunch of average players can form a good side when they're playing thier hearts out, especially that sweden game one of the best performance's in Yorkes career, out of position and almost twice as old as the youngest player in the competition...
Afonso I of Portugal
06-29-2009, 00:33
I guess David was unable to beat Golias twice...poor USA, just died at the beach...Brasil is always Brasil and i love their wanabes...~;)
Afonso I of Portugal
06-29-2009, 00:46
Portugal and Spain, that's like Queens' Celtic vs the Pope's O'Rangers. Or Scotland versus England. It is local rivalry.
One relishes at the misery of the rival. The Portuguese would have a good laugh over Spain's exit. :beam:
Humm...local rivalry? maybe but there's a big diference, Both Portugal and Spain are independent nations while Scotland and England joined in GB...i wouldn't put both rivalries at the same level. We do not hate Spain whatsoever, i do not celebrate their victories neither their defeats...however i must admit that there's a nationalistic feeling facing Spain because of their atempts to absorb us in the past...
Afonso I of Portugal
06-29-2009, 00:55
Oh I understand the rivalry, I just hope everyone will see the funny side if our beloved Cristiano 'best player in the world' Ronaldo ends up with nothing to do in the summer of 2010, except for Paris Hilton that is.
I'm sure a wanabe like him will have a lot to do during the summer...especially with Paris Hilton :laugh4:~;)
Rhyfelwyr
06-29-2009, 01:01
that's like Queens' Celtic vs the Pope's O'Rangers.
lol, you sure know your Scottish football for a Frenchman, LMAO. :laugh4:
As for the Confederations cup, I'm a little disappointed the USA couldn't hold on, but full credit to them for making it such an exciting tournament. :bow:
Afonso I of Portugal
06-29-2009, 01:15
I can't believe it!!! Ronaldo return to his house near Lisbon just 5 km from mine! tomorrow i will go there to ask him for an autograph. :beam: :guitarist:
And because i'm a good mate, i will also ask one to dedicate to you all mates in this thread...:grin2:
InsaneApache
06-29-2009, 17:27
Ah well as it's the close season, here's a couple of cracking goals by Big Sam. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FicYeFFuAIs&eurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Ebolton%2Evitalfootball%2Eco%2Euk%2Fforum%2Fforums%2Fthread%2Dview%2Easp%3Fti d%3D1479&feature=player_embedded)
I was there at that match just behind the nets where all the goals were scored. It was even louder in real life than it was on the telly. Nearly made my ears bleed.
I still bang on about Sams second goal. Even if the keeper had got to it, it would have broken all of his fingers. :laugh4:
As for the vuvuzelas, dearest Sepp has already declared that they will not be banned for next year. His reasoning? "This is Africa."
This might be breaking new ground for me; I have been here ten years and in over 2000 posts I don't think I have ever complained about anything... But... Those vuvuzela kazoos are freakin horrible! I was really into the match, but I had to watch the 2nd half with the sound off! Quite remarkable really; I just don't get bugged by things, but that sound really is annoying.
Great effort by the U.S. team BTW!
We won the U 21 European Championship....Ger 4 : Eng 0
Great game by our team- Mesut Özil [WERDER BREMEN] was fantastic! The likes of Hoewedes, Nuer, Beck, Howedes, Boateng, Castro, Wagner played very well too. I am looking frwrd. to this team joining the A- team in the next years. As far s they do not play there yet.
Germany were 100% the better side. The freekick was pretty lucky, good but lucky. After the second goal Pearce threw everyone into attack and they were exposed at the back with no right-back, with Loach in goal. That guy is a rubbish keeper, the free-kick showed that.
Ozil was superb, vision, movement! Just like JET or Wilshere. Something England lacks, someone with vision. I really wish Bouldy was the Manager. All the England coaches at youth level are rubbish, too much emphasis on pace and power, none on intelligence, skill, technique or vision! Why do you think we never win at higher age groups? Players never learn the continental/African/South American aspects of the game. We end up stuck playing stupid primitive long balls with big target men.
Pearce didn't pick any ball players, just big burly idiots like Muamba, Noble and Catermole. No one to add some flair, a Lansbury, or a Wilshere, or a JET! And the wingers he picked? Slow, slow, and lacking proper control or vision (minus god Theo), like Milner and Johnson (well to be fair to the lad he was marked pretty tightly) who are some of the worst wingers I have ever seen, especially considering they are the more senior members of the squad.
When you look at the line-up you can see why they lost. I mean 5 in the middle, but none who can actually cause any danger to an opposition side. Johnson was marked out of the game. Milner is slow and predictable, only good for set-pieces. Muamba, Catermole and Noble are all defensive minded. Pearce was scared to take a risk. He really should have picked someone who can play the No. 10 Liam Brady style role. Switch some of that grit for someone who can actually win you games.
Yes, the free kick was a lucky shot and the final result was a bit high.
On a different note: I was very disappointed by Arsenal´s Walcott, b/c Boehnisch should not be able to neutralize him to that degree.
Yes, the free kick was a lucky shot and the final result was a bit high.
On a different note: I was very disappointed by Arsenal´s Walcott, b/c Boehnisch should not be able to neutralize him to that degree.
I was fine with god Walcott. The problem wasn't him, the problem was the players around him can't pass like his Arsenal team-mates can, they only have one thing in their mind: "Knock it long". If Walcott had been playing for Germany, playing exactly the same way as he did in the final he would have scored a couple, simply because Ozil would have been on the same wavelength as him.
You saw how sloppy the England passing was, well Walcott needs ball provided to feet, something that the players around him can't do. If he's not getting that he can't do anything up front. Walcott made a couple of excellent moves behind the defence, but everytime the pass was either sloppy or his run went unnoticed. Why? Because the midfield lacked guile and finesse, stick Wilshere or JET in there with Muamba and England would have been much more potent.
Also it wasn't so much Boehnisch marking him, it was more Hummel, who did a superb job with a couple of sliding tackles.
Edit: It was really obvious why Werder haven't brought in a replacement for Diego. Ozil is going to be huge, some of his passing was superb, precise and his movement both on and off the ball is great.
Craterus
06-30-2009, 17:56
JET?
johnhughthom
06-30-2009, 18:00
I was very surprised Wilshere wasn't given a place in the squad, he looks like a player who could have given England that something different they needed.
Afonso I of Portugal
06-30-2009, 21:21
Kaká presented at the Barnabeu with 40000 fans, just to see him...~:eek:
http://www.marca.com/2009/06/30/futbol/equipos/real_madrid/1246383138.html
AggonyDuck
06-30-2009, 22:39
The problem with England was the squad selection and tactics. Pearce brought with him just three forwards and Walcott, Campbell and Agbonlahor are very similar pacey forwards. Noone of them can offer a proper physical threat up front. In combination with the fact that the English midfield lacked creativity in the middle they ended up rather starved for service and the larger defenders could contain them easily. What became apparent during the final was that the Brits could have used a targetman or two in their squad and even Pearce seemed to recognise this when he lifted Richards up to the front. The English wingers were able to cross the ball into the box quite often; the problem was that there was noone able to win the headers there. Still can't understand why Pearce didn't bring Andy Carroll or some other targetman to team and thus offer some additional tactical options to the team.
Prussian to the Iron
06-30-2009, 22:46
yay football!!
go Steelers!!!! Packers can suck it!!!!
oh.......wait........lol :beam:
Edit: It was really obvious why Werder haven't brought in a replacement for Diego. Ozil is going to be huge, some of his passing was superb, precise and his movement both on and off the ball is great.
That is right, yet he still lacks some experience, e.g. Özil was overwhelmed by the 10er position in the UEFA Cup final.
I think he needs 1-2 more years to become more steady and one of the best midfielders in Europe [then Werder has to sell him for 30 Mio. € in 2011:deal::wall:]. Anyways, I love to see that kid progress in his abilities. Very friendly person as well. Schalke fans are very "sad" he was sort of thrown out of their team! :oops:
Mouzafphaerre
07-02-2009, 04:33
We won the U 21 European Championship....Ger 4 : Eng 0
Great game by our team- Mesut Özil [WERDER BREMEN] was fantastic! The likes of Hoewedes, Nuer, Beck, Howedes, Boateng, Castro, Wagner played very well too. I am looking frwrd. to this team joining the A- team in the next years. As far s they do not play there yet.
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Congrats. :bow:
Özil was disappointing against Shakhtar in the UEFA final (not that I was upset! :laugh4:). Glad he's got the potential and ambition to improve.
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JET?
Jay Emmanuel-Thomas. Arsenal Youth Team Captain. Exciting player.
Forgive me Louis, but I must link Le Destructeur (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EL_bZAdOKhk). So much RAGE. I must have him. :balloon2:
scotchedpommes
07-03-2009, 13:24
I had been wavering towards posting about the amusing adulation (http://www.sporyolu.com/images/stories/vassel13.jpg) shown by rabid mentalist Ankaragochugoucugogolu fans in response to their recent signing of Darius Vassell, but that's been blown out of the water by Lil' Mickey Owen signing for the Mancs (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/man_utd/8131801.stm). [Subject to his broken, lifeless body somehow passing a medical, aye.]
Rhyfelwyr
07-03-2009, 13:27
Um... is the age finally getting to old Fergie?
johnhughthom
07-03-2009, 13:59
I've always loved the Turkish fan's passion, and getting so excited about Vassell just shows how passionate they are. I wonder if Fergie could be the man to get Owen thinking about football again and not about his racehorses. If anyone can turn it around it's SAF.
Louis VI the Fat
07-03-2009, 14:23
Jay Emmanuel-Thomas. Arsenal Youth Team Captain. Exciting player.
Forgive me Louis, but I must link Le Destructeur (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EL_bZAdOKhk). So much RAGE. I must have him. :balloon2:Go get him! Cana gone from Marseille, Benzema* gone from Lyon. Suits me just fine!
*To Real Madrid. Where I expect him to fail miserably to crowds crying for a return of Van Nistelgoal.
Madrid is working on Ribéry too. Should be exciting. One, at least I, can't help but be fascinated by Madrid's style. Ronaldo-Kaka-Ribéry, what a line-up. So very impressive. I love the glamour of it all. Football needs fantasy and spectacle too, and Pérez knows how to provide it.
scotchedpommes
07-03-2009, 20:18
Any real Scousers left on these boards? [or red-tinged glory hunters?]
Prepare to choke back the vom.*
https://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w64/rdecejabolko/lil_agent_mickey.jpg
*[Note: I am aware of the fact that Owen - like Carragher and McManaman et al. -
is in fact an Evertonian who played for 'pool, so in terms of the unholy defection angle for
him personally it isn't that shocking. Not that I assume loyalty would ever be a deciding
factor, no.]
InsaneApache
07-03-2009, 21:49
Dear oh dear, oh dear. :laugh4: :laugh4: :laugh4: :laugh4:
Remind me. How are Portugal doing with qualifying for the World Cup?
Still able to qualify. Still theoretically able to reach first place, much to my (And yours, I'm sure) surprise.
Portugal and Spain, that's like Queens' Celtic vs the Pope's O'Rangers. Or Scotland versus England. It is local rivalry.
One relishes at the misery of the rival. The Portuguese would have a good laugh over Spain's exit. :beam:
Yeah, but on a national level. Like France and England.
Oh I understand the rivalry, I just hope everyone will see the funny side if our beloved Cristiano 'best player in the world' Ronaldo ends up with nothing to do in the summer of 2010, except for Paris Hilton that is.
Provided he always arrives at the WC 2006 & Euro 2008 injured + exhausted, I relish the fact that he would actually enjoy that.
How did he manage to pass the medical?!
Edit: The brochure is hilarious. Man U fans.... Owen'd. :wink2: :clown:
But, to be honest I think he'll do fairly well. He won't have a key role, more of a back-up. And the medical staff at Man U are much better than their Newcastle counter-parts.
Edit: Seems Ade has produced his own brochure (http://www.oleole.com/media/main/podcasts/arsecast/ADE_BROCHURE.pdf). :laugh4:
LittleGrizzly
07-04-2009, 15:33
Considering the Injuries he had at Newcastle, 30 goals in 79 games, and considering the poor qaulity of service he had there compared to what he would have at United...
Think he could be a pretty good back up striker for us.... If he stays fit...
Newcastle players always seems to suffer from injuries for some reason... the place is a curse im sure...
Also, Red Nose will have in mind that he has big forwards in the likes of Wellbeck and Marcheda. So a small forward with a good eye for goal gives him some more options tactically.
Newcastle players always seems to suffer from injuries for some reason... the place is a curse im sure...
Rumour has it that their training grounds are too hard, which causes muscle, joint and ligament injury. :shrug:
Seems Fiorentina want €20m + Eboue for Melo (http://translate.google.com.au/translate?hl=en&sl=it&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fit.violachannel.tv%2Fdettaglio-ultimora%2Fitems%2Fcomunicato-stampa.2220.html), are they high? Seriously. €20m is way to much in the first place, and Eboue, as frustrating as he is, is a decent utility player.
Edit: Ross Turnbull to the Chavs! (http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=658757&cc=3436) :laugh4:
Craterus
07-06-2009, 23:13
Jay Emmanuel-Thomas. Arsenal Youth Team Captain. Exciting player.
Forgive me Louis, but I must link Le Destructeur (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EL_bZAdOKhk). So much RAGE. I must have him. :balloon2:
Yeah, worked it out pretty much right after I logged off. Thanks anyway.
Afonso I of Portugal
07-06-2009, 23:51
Unbelievable and overwhelming!!! almost 90000 at the Barnabéu, full stadia, to see Ronaldo's presentation...:beam: HALLA MADRID!!! :beam:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BheW9YGEqr8
http://www.marca.com/index.html?a=ce692405bf02e543c7fcb3656b71648d&t=1246920541
Agora falta ver se joga alguma coisa. xD
Impressive!
Sarmatian
07-08-2009, 20:57
Impressive presentation, now let's see how well he does in the actual matches...
Mouzafphaerre
07-09-2009, 11:38
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Meh... ~;p
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Big Bad John (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbiaXYLD-Ok) has cancer (http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/wales/8147852.stm). I wish him all the best.
Mouzafphaerre
07-14-2009, 20:45
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May he recover quickly and completely.
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Ade-bye-bye! Enjoy the sulking and moodiness Mercenarychester Citeh.
I want to have CANA for WERDER....would just suit fine...:2thumbsup:No wonder they call him destroyer!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EL_bZAdOKhk
Hahahah. (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2009/jul/22/newcastle-huddersfield-brawl-beye) Joey Barton rubbing off onto the rest of the squad I see.
InsaneApache
07-23-2009, 03:59
I grabbed this quote...
It looks like a scene from a new show on BBC2 - "Deckchair Wars"
:laugh4:
johnhughthom
07-25-2009, 01:23
Cana has signed for Sunderland, should be a great signing as we really lacked any bite in midfield last season.
scotchedpommes
07-25-2009, 01:34
$tevie Mbe goes free (http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/merseyside/8167000.stm).
Would just like to register my disgust.
johnhughthom
07-25-2009, 01:45
Annoyed at that myself. In fact when reading about the case I wondered why he was only being charged with affray.
If Portugal is noteworthy on its ability to produce world-class defenders (Ricardo Carvalho is just the most recent in a line of great players as the like of Fernando Couto, Carlos Secretário, etc) and midfielders (I'd venture to say that Sporting is the greatest academy in the world, producing World Players of the Year like Luis Figo and Cristiano Ronaldo over the timeframe of less than a single decade), it is also noteworthy for its lack of top-class forwards.
Nothing that competes with Spanish, Italian, German, Dutch or English forwards, the best forward Portugal has had over the past decade was Pauleta, though a very good forward himself, it isn't quite up to par with other world class forwards. Even so, Pauleta has already retired, and ever since, Portugal has been without a reference to lead the attack on the opposing box. Hugo Almeida had been picked by Queiroz to be the successor of Pauleta, but to be honest, I think he is more of a defender for opposing teams than a forward for Portugal.
However, this is about to end as Queiroz has given his consent for the speeding up of the nationalization process of Sporting fast striker, Liedson. Hailed as the best forward acting in the Portuguese Liga for years, he is now about to join the Portuguese national team and end the goal drought that has plagued Portugal since Pauleta left. It is a great argument for the qualifying of Portugal to the World Cup, and Liedson is likely to cause serious damage to opposing defences as he has already done so in Portugal and in the Champions League.
http://www.portugoal.net/index.php/more-natonal-team-news/2805-carlos-queiroz-to-call-up-liedson
Uesugi Kenshin
07-25-2009, 02:37
Tim Borowski is back at Bremen! Maybe we'll be able to fill that tiny Diego-sized hole in our midfield after all!
Nothing that competes with Spanish, Italian, German, Dutch or English forwards, the best forward Portugal has had over the past decade was Pauleta, though a very good forward himself, it isn't quite up to par with other world class forwards. Even so, Pauleta has already retired, and ever since, Portugal has been without a reference to lead the attack on the opposing box. Hugo Almeida had been picked by Queiroz to be the successor of Pauleta, but to be honest, I think he is more of a defender for opposing teams than a forward for Portugal.http://www.portugoal.net/index.php/more-natonal-team-news/2805-carlos-queiroz-to-call-up-liedson
Woah, let's not insult Almeida too much! Sure he frustrates me on occasion when he plays for Bremen, but he's got quite a hammer,
It's the practical view of his exhibitions in the national side. He sucks. And that's the general opinion around here. His dribble sucks, he sucks at heading (Don't think he scored a header yet, for Portugal. He does manage to get many harmless headers, which makes him a primary candidate of opposing defender), he sucks at finishing (His goals are usually a lost ball that ends up in his feet), he sucks at having pace or technique or composure for a forward (At least when he plays for Portugal). He is completely useless for a forward here. I'd adapt him to defender to see if he was on any use.
EDIT: Of the 20 caps he already has. he has only scored four goals against incredible hard sides like: Arzebaijan, Armenia, Malta and Albania.
Uesugi Kenshin
07-25-2009, 04:57
At 78 games for Werder with 25 goals he's done a bit better for Werder, especially if you consider that last season he was brought on late in the game.
Cana has signed for Sunderland, should be a great signing as we really lacked any bite in midfield last season.
I like Cana. BUT, Sunderland is notorious for failed signings. Look how much they spend every season, and look how much of that is wasted. If a "bigger" club didn't go for him at such a low price, it raises many red flags. Still, should be a good signing.
Tim Borowski is back at Bremen!
Awesome!
johnhughthom
07-25-2009, 12:33
Yep, Keane wasted an absolute fortune on mediocre players over the last few years. I was glad to see the back of him, some of his buys beggared belief to be honest, £9 mil on an average goalkeeper, £5 mil on Chopra. Crazy.:dizzy2:
InsaneApache
07-25-2009, 16:55
We sold you Diouff on the cheap, but yeah Keane is a *******! :yes:
:laugh4::laugh4::laugh4::laugh4::laugh4:
Orlando Pirates 2 - 0 Mercenery Citeh (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/africa/8157607.stm)
Kaizer Chiefs 1 - 0 Mercenery Citeh (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2009/jul/25/manchester-city-kaizer-chiefs)
What makes it so funny is that Barry, Greedybayor, De Jong, Wright-Phillips, Bellamy, Given, Petrov, Dunne and the rest of their first team couldn't even beat that lot, who let's face it are hardly the best teams in the world. :laugh4: God it gets better Robinho was playing aswell. HA!
So uh, where's your money now!! :laugh4:
I really hope Madrid buy Xabi. Just to see the outrage from Benitez.
scotchedpommes
07-26-2009, 02:32
I'd suggest this (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2009/jul/25/newcastle-united-leyton-orient) is a more telling pre-season result, if any were.
Shame they might miss Dirty Leeds on the way down.
~:wave:
Cana has signed for Sunderland, should be a great signing as we really lacked any bite in midfield last season.
Great? The guy is like Materazzi 2.0. in terms of brutality.
I'd suggest this (http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2009/jul/25/newcastle-united-leyton-orient) is a more telling pre-season result, if any were.
Shame they might miss Dirty Leeds on the way down.
~:wave:
:laugh4: Just about to post that. Hilarious.
Edit: Mexico 5 - 0 USA. My God Vela is fantastic!!
Mouzafphaerre
07-27-2009, 17:19
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The Bobby Robson Trophy: English vets 3 - German vets 2
Great match with Shearer, Gascoigne, Matthäus et al on the field again and Collina the referee. ~:)
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Rhyfelwyr
07-28-2009, 13:16
Looks like there's a bit of discipline lacking in the Chinese game (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/8172188.stm)...
Looks like there's a bit of discipline lacking in the Chinese game (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/8172188.stm)...
:laugh4:
Awesome penalty miss from two nights ago. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3Fch5XLkPU)
Edit: Mexico 5 - 0 USA. My God Vela is fantastic!!
Should have added a video. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgGy7rSl324&feature=related)
scotchedpommes
07-30-2009, 23:06
Useless shower. Would never expect anything more, no.
Afonso I of Portugal
07-30-2009, 23:49
Is difficult to imitate panenka...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=etiLs4M8NCg
But talking about strange penalties just look at this one...fortunately it wasn't in China...:))
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4F8e6mq3yqs&feature=related
Afonso I of Portugal
07-31-2009, 14:11
Bobby Robson, aged 76, died of cancer...:no::shame:
LeftEyeNine
07-31-2009, 19:43
Respects fly out to the sir who truly looked like a sir. Also
I
BOUGHT
THIS !
https://img86.imageshack.us/img86/984/nla55058af.jpg
Diaby printed. :gunners:
scotchedpommes
08-03-2009, 01:56
Trivial heads up for those of you in the UK. This season the English Ligue de Fizzpop is being covered terrestrially by the BBC. As I understand it, that means regular highlights programmes [which encompass selected game highlights and possibly full goals coverage from the lower leagues] and ten live Fizzpop matches. Now, I don't know about south of the border, but up here there has been next to no publicity for it - which could easily be due to the fact that I do not reside in any of the English BBC regions, yes.
In any case, the first live game will be West Brom - Newcastle this Saturday. Unsure if these will be broadcast on tele in the other home nations, but the coverage does include online streaming to anywhere in the UK. So, unless I find anything better to do, I intend to watch the barcodes being thoroughly katanked, presumably in their new deckchair kit, too.
Rhyfelwyr
08-03-2009, 02:17
What are your guys predictions for Leeds II (guess who) this year?
InsaneApache
08-03-2009, 11:28
If you're alluding to who I think you are then it's my opinion that they will struggle. The fizzy pop league is a lot faster and more fizzycal than the prem. On top of that the rats deserting the sunk ship, the shinannigins with the sell off (It's on E-Bay I kid you not) and the interest payments on the debt that are, by all estimates, crippling, then going into admin with the result of a deduction of 10 points......I could go on....
Halcyon days. :beatnik:
scotchedpommes
08-03-2009, 19:13
What are your guys predictions for Leeds II (guess who) this year?
I intend to watch the barcodes being thoroughly katanked...
and on top of that, I think it's not too much of a stretch to see them entering free fall and getting hammered up and down the land.
When they were mauled by Orient, apparently they were completely incapable of dealing with any high balls or crosses. Given that defence in [most] Fizzpop games consists entirely of trying to repel high balls and crosses, it looks as though they're in trouble. Yet as things stand I don't see too many more leaving. Without having had relegation clauses in their contracts, they'll get better wages down there being molested by tractor boys than they would after moving to the likes of Hull or Brum. Perhaps it will depend on whether they get a manager in soon or not.
Can't say I relish the prospect as much as IA, but there should be enough of a tragicomic element to it for me to want to watch snippets.
edyzmedieval
08-03-2009, 20:07
Wohooo, Ajax played a wonderful game and beat Groningen 2-0. :2thumbsup:
Otherwise, Steaua Bucharest will be playing Motherwell this upcoming Thursday, and since it was 3-0 for Steaua in the first game, nothing special will happen.
Can somebody please explain what's the new UEFA Cup/Champions League rules? Play offs and stuff?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Europa_League
Check here please!
Sporting advances in the Champions League thanks to a late-late injury time goal by our Goal Keeper! :D
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGyQBXrT7WE
AggonyDuck
08-05-2009, 10:26
But he didn't get the final touch on the ball. Seemed like one of Twente's players kicked it over his goalkeeper and scored an own goal. :dizzy2:
Yeah, he headed the ball onto the shoulder of the guy right next to him which sent the ball flying, and made that defender kick the ball onto the net. Still, if there was no goal-keeper there, no goal would have been made. :D
Craterus
08-05-2009, 17:18
Shame for Steve McLaren, I hear Sporting were completely outplayed.
scotchedpommes
08-05-2009, 19:08
Was disappointed to see that result, especially considering Sporting's collapse in Europe last season.
But on a positive note for me, Scotland still have some representation in Europe, thankfully. Just a surprise to see a player as poor as Georgios Samaras finishing it off [though it was still an agonisingly slow shot for Dynamo to concede from.] An away win for the tolerable half of Glasgow. Dynamo Moscow 0-2 Celtic (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/8178985.stm)
That said, they're likely to be swatted aside in the next round; the revamped system means there are some decent sides waiting in the draw.
Marshal Murat
08-05-2009, 19:18
I'm sorry Caius, we just can't afford it this season. (http://www.worldfootballinsider.com/Story.aspx?id=32518)
The start of the Argentina league football season is delayed indefinitely because many clubs are struggling with heavy debts with some not able to pay players.
Good win for Celtic. It's a real pity that McDonald can't ever bring that edge and talent he displays at club level to the international stage.
Potentially means we don't have to trek to Russia. (:wink2:)
And. Have and obligatory :balloon2: for Xabi's transfer to Madrid.
Shame for Steve McLaren, I hear Sporting were completely outplayed.
Experience wins the day again, I suppose. But indeed, Sporting are playing terribly. Hopefully, with the season starting and the players acquiring the training routine again, exhibitions will improve.
Afonso I of Portugal
08-06-2009, 00:17
Experience wins the day again, I suppose. But indeed, Sporting are playing terribly. Hopefully, with the season starting and the players acquiring the training routine again, exhibitions will improve.
I hope so Jolt...cause Twente could had easily ended half time winning 2/3 -0!!! but i guess they tryied to defend that single goal - Major mistake! That puts hopes on us as the players (even playing terrible...:whip:) never quit for a better result...and we were lucky for sure!!!:beam:
RIP Dani Jarque. Link. (http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5gxAhdINxV0vtxLW0-r_CTPDdhGfA)
scotchedpommes
08-09-2009, 15:00
Just saw the news. Terrible.
Mouzafphaerre
08-11-2009, 01:01
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Poor chap, even poorer wife and unborn kid. ~:(
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LittleGrizzly
08-11-2009, 03:31
RIP, At such a young age as well
First EPL manager to be sacked next season? I really think it'll be Sparky. Late October. Followed by Ancelotti in early February.
Rhyfelwyr
08-12-2009, 18:54
Well I couldn't suffer any more of that display in Oslo, bye bye South Africa.
Well I couldn't suffer any more of that display in Oslo, bye bye South Africa.
Read the report on ESPN. Sounds like everything just imploded without warning.
InsaneApache
08-13-2009, 08:41
Dear, oh dear, oh dear. :laugh4:
Bonnie Scotland find their level again! :laugh4: :laugh4: :laugh4:
I'd like to say they broke my heart........but I won't. :laugh4:
Mouzafphaerre
08-13-2009, 19:24
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Turkey performed surprisingly well against Ukraine. I like the goals but not the wavering mid-field and the stand-alonish defence though.
Brazil, OTOH, was a total disappointment to me. Boring as hell. The Est team, seemingly having confused football with taek wan do didn't help it either. :no:
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scotchedpommes
08-14-2009, 03:42
Found our level my arse. Which yes, incidentally, is the same kind of opening into which you can shove that kind of talk.
The game was gone once Caldwell was sent off. Burley's selection didn't help, but the game ceased to be a contest from then on. And yes, it was a soft yellow for the second one. The ref clearly didn't realise he was booking Caldwell for the second time until the Norwegian players helpfully reminded him.
Werder Bremen vs. FC BAyern München this weekend on saturday...as Bremen fan I am scared...yet U never know!?!?! :clown::dizzy2:
Louis VI the Fat
08-14-2009, 23:17
Found our level my arse.Tut tut tut...no need to lose your calm just because Scotland got ABSOLUTELY, HOPELESSLY AND UTTERLY SPANKED FOUR NIL BY THIRD TIER TEAM NORWAY.
We, on the other hand, managed to scrape a shock 0-1 win away at that other Nordic giant, the Faroer. :smug:
All is not lost for Scotland. You can still come second in your group, and draw a qualification match against fellow second placed France. We all know how that'll end. :shame:
Do we? Everyone thought Denmark was an easy picking after what happened during the qualifying for the Euro 1992, and we all know what happened.
Rhyfelwyr
08-15-2009, 00:08
Do we? Everyone thought Denmark was an easy picking after what happened during the qualifying for the Euro 1992, and we all know what happened.
I think he was referring to the results of the same matchup in the Euro qualifiers...
Louis VI the Fat
08-15-2009, 00:30
Do we? Everyone thought Denmark was an easy picking after what happened during the qualifying for the Euro 1992, and we all know what happened.I still have nightmares about James 'McMessi' Fadden. :cry:
Considering that we are currently in the business of narrow 1-0 wins against giants like Lithuania and the Faroer, I dread what will happen if we are up against a team of equal quality. Like Scotland. :shame:
scotchedpommes
08-15-2009, 03:35
Considering that we are currently in the business of narrow 1-0 wins against giants like Lithuania and the Faroer, I dread what will happen if we are up against a team of equal quality. Like Scotland. :shame:
Even with 6 points, we now have a fairly good chance of statistically being the worst second-placed side, and so excluded from the fun of the play-offs. That's assuming we don't predictably capitulate to the FYRers and respectably roll over for the orange machine.
But yes, France in the play-offs? Easy. etc, etc.
COMON HULL! 1 - 0 up against the chavs. And they're favourites? Haha!
Rhyfelwyr
08-15-2009, 13:40
Even with 6 points.
It's not quite that bad, we are on 7 with two home fixtures remaining. Still, we are so poor right now I've pretty much given up hope.
EDIT: Wait, you probably meant 6 point still available... yeah even with them we're still far from safe...
I take heart from how bad the Chavs are!
How did the Aberdeen - Celtic game end up? I gave up watching at 3 - 0.
Chamakh just scored again, I think. Title defence looking good there Louis!
Edit: Excuse me:
He scored more goals than Darren Bent
He scored! He scored!
He scored more goals than Darren Bent
He scored! He scored!
He broke his leg, but now he's back
And Darren Bent will still be cack
ED-UAR-DO SIL-VA
Arsenal's NUMBER NINE!
Mouzafphaerre
08-16-2009, 04:07
Werder Bremen vs. FC BAyern München this weekend on saturday...as Bremen fan I am scared...yet U never know!?!?! :clown::dizzy2:
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Nice score. Bayern had the game but Werder managed to get away with it.
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How did the Aberdeen - Celtic game end up? I gave up watching at 3 - 0.
3 - 1. Good finish. :2thumbsup:
edyzmedieval
08-16-2009, 22:59
Oh ******************************. Ajax lost to PSV in an unbelievable game. 4-3 the final score.
http://english.ajax.nl/Ajax-1/Match-reports/Match-report/Ajax-lose-spectacular-match.htm
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Nice score. Bayern had the game but Werder managed to get away with it.
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We played very defensive. It kinda worked. Usually we score more, yet get our behind handed over when it comes to counterattacks.
Wiese did an awesome job!
I am really looking forward to Borowskii/Özil/Marin and Hunt getting used to each others style. That will do to replace Diego, hopefully.
Freaking Chel$ki don´t wanna sell Pizarro to us....come on for god´s sake, we need a goal getter!:whip:
Mouzafphaerre
08-17-2009, 10:40
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Go abduct Schweinsteigger! ~D
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Uesugi Kenshin
08-18-2009, 16:29
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Go abduct Schweinsteigger! ~D
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Eh, we have enough assist guys. We need Pizarro back to score a decent number of goals, and someone to run into the attack with him. Sanogo and Hunt probably won't do it unless one or both has somehow become amazing. I have a lot of hope for Harnik actually, but he's young and doesn't play much...
johnhughthom
08-18-2009, 21:29
So much for fortress Celtic Park then...
Uesugi Kenshin
08-19-2009, 03:53
Werder signed Pizarro! Finally a proven quantity at striker! Hell now we can throw Sanogo, Harnik, Rosenberg, Almeida or any other schmuck off the street up front and rely on having at least one man there to make clutch goals!
I can now say that we should do well this rebuilding year because we can afford to bring up a younger striker, or use Rosenberg who is off and on at best, and still do well!
Porto's Hulk is the bestest striker around. Pity to all foreign clubs that he costs 40 M € to take him. In one year, Porto will prolly buy 100% of his passport and will renew his contract with an even greater rescission clause. Around 60 M €, or so I hear.
Hello Pizarro! Great he is back. I think Almeida [very good when it comes to distance shots], Morreno [potential yet to be seen] + him [striker] are a good choice for Werder! With Özil, Marin & Hunt [when he comes up to his potential]in their back we might reach a 3.-6. position in the Bundesliga! We will see!
I'd love to see Dzsudzsák and/or Afelley in a Gunner's shirt.
Well wouldn't you know. :idea2:
I know it's a rumour (http://www.sport.co.uk/news/Football/25460/PSV_winger_claims_formal_offer_from_Arsenal.aspx), but I must say if it's true I'd be mightily happy. Even though we don't need offensive reinforcement really.
Well done, Burnley! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-nVYzqykgo)
Mouzafphaerre
08-20-2009, 21:42
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Euro League Play-offs: Sivas 0 ― Shakhtar Donetsk 3
Honestly, I couldn't recognise the UEFA Cup champion, bane of Werder Bremen besides others, the mighty Shakhtar at all, despite the early first goal, until it was after the half-time. Sivas, the over-hyped third rate mafiosi team, tried their best pressing every inch of the field, running around, organising and by all means struggling. If they had only two competent players able to kick properly they'd have had the match.
In the second half some spell was cast on Shakhtar. Not to mention that the under-conditioned and already incompetent Sivas was tired, demoralised and undisciplined. One goal followed another and the game turned into what it should have been from the very beginning. A close-call offside rendered the what-would-be fourth goal invalid.
You did it again Mircea! ~D
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Afonso I of Portugal
08-20-2009, 23:19
Nacional Madeira 4 - Zenit 3 ~:eek:
scotchedpommes
08-21-2009, 05:52
Well wouldn't you know. :idea2:
I know it's a rumour (http://www.sport.co.uk/news/Football/25460/PSV_winger_claims_formal_offer_from_Arsenal.aspx), but I must say if it's true I'd be mightily happy. Even though we don't need offensive reinforcement really.
Balázs Dzsudzsák.
[I dread to think just how many failed pronunciations that will go through.]
On an entirely unrelated note - I see someone's settling in (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RaOtaFqlUMI) just fine down under. Not even a card.
InsaneApache
08-21-2009, 09:43
He was just looking for his charlie. Nowt wrong with that. :laugh4:
Ibn-Khaldun
08-21-2009, 09:55
Brazil, OTOH, was a total disappointment to me. Boring as hell. The Est team, seemingly having confused football with taek wan do didn't help it either. :no:
Estonian team played well. Brazilians are punch of actors who fell down when ever another player touched them:clown:
Mouzafphaerre
08-22-2009, 00:30
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No kidding! :clown:
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Afonso I of Portugal
08-22-2009, 22:41
Balázs Dzsudzsák.
[I dread to think just how many failed pronunciations that will go through.]
On an entirely unrelated note - I see someone's settling in (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RaOtaFqlUMI) just fine down under. Not even a card.
Awesome kick...for some that´s real football!!! out with those Brasilian actors??? (Kaká's performances are really cool) and take it for real...:laugh4::holiday:
Beefy187
08-25-2009, 14:16
Liverpool loses again..
Someone slap me just to make sure its real :wall:
Afonso I of Portugal
08-25-2009, 22:59
You will love this one either...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4qHKXkXumY&feature=related
...just take it like a man!!! :clown:
So much tragedy in such a short space of time for West Ham. The FA must be absolutely stupid for drawing West Ham and Milwall though. :no:
scotchedpommes
08-26-2009, 20:48
Ridiculous dive by Eduardo. Disappointing, if predictable.
johnhughthom
08-26-2009, 20:49
Ridiculous dive by Eduardo. Disappointing, if predictable.
Farcical, I think some of the general goodwill shown to him will disappear after that.
Farcical, I think some of the general goodwill shown to him will disappear after that.
Are you serious? Had that been Gerrard (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uVb2gbMtN3I) or Owen or Ronaldo do you think the media would care? No, not one bit. The game was dead and buried after the first leg. It made NO difference. So in all honesty, why the hate? Taylor's despicable tackle on Dudu is way worse than a meaningless penalty.
Arsenal players seriously injured by reckless tackles:
Dudu
Diaby
RVP
Pires
etc
Other players injured by Arsenal tackles:
None
Hysteria over possible dive by Eduardo:
ONE HUNDRED MILLION on a scale of 10...
johnhughthom
08-26-2009, 22:58
And that's why diving will never be eradicated, it's only wrong when somebody else is doing it. Whenever it's your own team all sorts of stats and excuses are rolled out. You're awfully defensive, there was no hysteria, the tv commentators sounded disappointed more than anything.
I agree with you about Gerrard though, biggest cheat in England.
there was no hysteria, the tv commentators sounded disappointed more than anything.
Not on the websites I'm reading, nor the commentators I had (ESPN). They're going absolutely nuts over it. It's almost as if to them Celtic would have won the game otherwise.
johnhughthom
08-26-2009, 23:41
Never mind that, it's part of football nowadays. Let's talk about the good things, who was that good footballer wearing Eboue's shirt, and doesn't Wilshere look the real deal?
scotchedpommes
08-27-2009, 00:32
Tie dead and buried regardless, yes, but there should be no excuses for blatant cheating. [Whether it comes from a chavtastic disgrace, the ladyboy, or not.] They could effortlessly cut them open without it.
It just taints it.
Craterus
08-27-2009, 01:48
Still don't understand diving. Players get the stick for it but they must be being told to do it by the coaches who claim to be committed to stamping it out. After all, natural instinct has to be to stay on your feet where possible?
who was that good footballer wearing Eboue's shirt
:beam:
Indeed. I almost ate my hat I was so surprised. He really turned up to show the talent he has. Obviously liked playing right forward.
Still don't understand diving. Players get the stick for it but they must be being told to do it by the coaches who claim to be committed to stamping it out. After all, natural instinct has to be to stay on your feet where possible?
Not really. Given the fact that you just lost the ball legitimatly inside the box and you are in an excellent position to dive and gain a foul (Especially imagining if you are losing by 1 goal and are on the final minutes of the game), 95% if not more of the players will dive to get a chance at goal. The opposite side of the coin is that you lose the ball and the opposing team goes on counter attack, and your team gains nothing from it. Whatever clean conscience you main gain from not idving would be crushed at the next team talk where your team and quite possibly your manager slams you for being stupid.
EDIT: Like this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uVb2gbMtN3I
johnhughthom
08-27-2009, 18:19
The last Gerrard quote in that montage is hilarious, look at the date. :laugh4:
scotchedpommes
08-27-2009, 18:32
That one again? :grin2: Although there could be a number of compilations, yes.
Cashcow draw:
Group A: Bayern, Juventus, Bordeaux, Maccabi Haifa
Group B: Manchester United, CSKA Moscow, Beşiktaş, VfL Wolfsburg
Group C: AC Milan, Real Madrid, Marseille, FC Zürich
Group D: Chelsea, Porto, Atlético Madrid, APOEL FC
Group E: Liverpool, Lyon, Fiorentina, Debreceni
Group F: Barcelona, Internazionale, Dynamo Kiev, FC Rubin Kazan
Group G: Sevilla, Rangers, VfB Stuttgart, Unirea Urziceni
Group H: Arsenal, AZ Alkmaar, Olympiacos, Standard Liège
On the face of it, it'd look as though rednose doesn't have it too easy, for once. [And €h£l$k¥ could struggle.] Other than that, VfB must be sick of the sight of Rangers by now.
I like Group H. No trips to Russia, Ukraine or other logistical nightmares.
Best name for a defender ever. Mark De Man. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_De_Man) :fainting:
Edit:
Group F: Barcelona, Internazionale, Dynamo Kiev, FC Rubin Kazan
Wow. That is one hell of a group.
Mouzafphaerre
08-27-2009, 20:03
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Barça and Inter are a hell of a group. I don't see how RK or Kiev could be competents in there.
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scotchedpommes
08-27-2009, 20:59
Early days obviously, but Inter are looking insipid. [They've just signed Sneijder, so a positive will be that he'll be looking to prove himself after being discarded by Real.] I'd be willing to take a punt and say Rubin could push them close.
johnhughthom
08-27-2009, 21:25
Early days obviously, but Inter are looking insipid. [They've just signed Sneijder, so a positive will be that he'll be looking to prove himself after being discarded by Real.] I'd be willing to take a punt and say Rubin could push them close.
Who do they have up front? I can't think of a single Inter striker...
edit: Eto'o.... doh!
Mouzafphaerre
08-27-2009, 21:59
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Good old Samuel. :yes:
We'll see how (if?) Zlatan integrates into team play.
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scotchedpommes
08-27-2009, 22:21
Indeed, wee Eto'o Fils. I'd think in the long run he should be better for them. The small matter of playing Milan at the weekend should help indicate whether they're going to get into gear quickly or not.
As for the golden boy? I think Inter did well to get rid of him, whilst getting an obscene amount and a very good striker in return.
johnhughthom
08-27-2009, 23:01
I've never understood why Ibrahimovic is so highly rated, any time I have seen him on tv he has been poor, and the one time I saw him in the flesh (Sweden vs Northern Ireland) he may as well not have been on the pitch. He really is the biggest enigma in world football, it would have been interesting had he came to the English Premiership as I don't think anybody in Britain rates him.
Afonso I of Portugal
08-28-2009, 01:06
Zenit 1 - Nacional Madeira 1! :stunned: and Nacional go through...unbelievable
Big game tomorrow...
...my U21s final. :laugh4:
Louis VI the Fat
08-28-2009, 19:17
Cashcow draw:
Group A: Bayern, Juventus, Bordeaux, Maccabi Haifa
Nasty draw. Two teams from the very top may prove to be too much. Let's hope either Bayern or Juve will be rubbish this season.
I don't rate Ibrahimovic all that highly either. Say what you want about Eto'o, but he always gets his goal in.
Milito is a decent striker as well, and Lucio is a quality defender. Inter are looking good this year :yes:
Mouzafphaerre
08-29-2009, 01:12
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And we've got the Super Cup too, quite expectably. :yes:
Kudos to the Tartars (~D) for not breaking down like manure though. :smash:
On a serious note I fear the team ain't ready enough after the holidays, national team matches and all. But Zlatan is promising. He seems to be well integrating into the system.
So, first league match is with Gijon on Monday and thankfully a local sports channel will be airing La Liga this year too. :yes:
BARÇA SAFOR!!
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scotchedpommes
08-29-2009, 20:36
Excellent third goal for Inter. Had been watching Depor throw away a chance to go 3-2 up against what looks to be an unimpressive Real, but thankfully switched just in time to see Gattuso get himself sent off in predictable fashion.
When it comes to Juve, don´t forget Diego. Made 2 goals against Rome ....https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pLyD_MCbTk
He is a good player! My Werder heart is :bigcry:, but well...we have Marin and Özil. Werder builds up the stars and sells them 1-3 years later.
Mouzafphaerre
09-01-2009, 16:18
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Now that truly was a fanboy experience! Exhausted having run around all day to do the dirty bureaucracy for the uni admission and tormented by the unbearable thirst which couldn't be helped before evening because of the fast, added on top a few hours out friends, I drag myself back home at about 2 AM, turn on the TV for the Barça - Dijon rerun, start dozing, occasionally awake seeing that it's 1 - 0, then 2 - 0, then 3 - 0 and finally mom stooping to get me up for meal... :laugh4:
It was the fondest sleep I had in weeks, maybe months, yet the TV was on and on it were Barcelona! :cheerleader:
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johnhughthom
09-01-2009, 16:52
I see Ibrahimovic has settled in nicely, that was a very romantic moment during the celebration when Pique made sure Ibra's hair was sitting nicely behind his hairband. :love:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KsWQ2YqNb4A
Mouzafphaerre
09-01-2009, 17:51
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:laugh4:
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scotchedpommes
09-05-2009, 16:57
Simply brilliant second goal by McFadden. He's suspended for the visit of our Dutch friends, thanks to [consistently] shocking refereeing.
Suprise, Suprise. Rooney dived again. In a friendly. Seriously, what the hell, that's the equivalent of me diving against a bloody primary school team. :no: Disgraceful.
Rhyfelwyr
09-05-2009, 18:03
There's still hope... (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/internationals/8230555.stm)
johnhughthom
09-05-2009, 18:06
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/8236483.stm
Footballers make me chuckle. :laugh4:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/8236483.stm
Footballers make me chuckle. :laugh4:
Well he is that :daisy: that dived blatantly to end a certain 49 game streak. And then they... ah you know where I'm going with this.
Rhy/SSNeoperestroika: Who do you play next? The Dutch? After that?
scotchedpommes
09-05-2009, 18:26
that's the equivalent of me diving against a bloody primary school team. :no: Disgraceful.
:laugh4:
A school side that was playing the better football. Not that I don't enjoy seeing Slovenia lose, but they should have scored at least once.
Edit: Dutch on Wednesday night, aye. We beat them last time we played them at Hampden [in the Euro 2004 play-off first leg before we got humped over there]. McFadden scored the winning goal then, and he'd probably be just about the only one who could have done it now.
:laugh4:
A school side that was playing the better football. Not that I don't enjoy seeing Slovenia lose, but they should have scored at least once.
Woops. I mean the context of the game. Diving in a friendly is like doing the above. Not the fact it was against Slovenia. Couple more good one twos and they'll get a goal.
Edit: Dutch on Wednesday night, aye. We beat them last time we played them at Hampden [in the Euro 2004 play-off first leg before we got humped over there]. McFadden scored the winning goal then, and he'd probably be just about the only one who could have done it now.
Should be interesting, Dutch won tonight 3 - 0, although Japan are hardly impressive. So that's the only game left then?
scotchedpommes
09-05-2009, 18:42
No bother.
Yes, that's the last game in that horrendously weak group. Even if we win, we'll most probably be the worst second placed team. A thrashing for Croatia might help.
I've long since decided to pin any hopes [or damning positive feeling] on the Republic, or Norn Iron at a push.
A thrashing for Croatia might help.
I'm hoping for a Croatia win. Dudu Hat-trick. Teach Terry and Co. a lesson in manners.
scotchedpommes
09-05-2009, 18:54
I'm hoping for a Croatia win. Dudu Hat-trick.
What, it's not just the Croats calling him that now? Zounds.
That aside - Defoe... eh? Just eh.
https://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w64/rdecejabolko/legendarybowelproblems.jpg
Oh, and a bonus.
johnhughthom
09-05-2009, 20:09
Lafferty!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I hate getting excited about Northern Ireland, I'm always brought down to earth. Can it be different this time?
:wall:
Trust my stream to die just as Henry scores.
ESPN is a lie. He didn't score. According to my new stream.
scotchedpommes
09-05-2009, 20:27
Norn Iron 1-0, in Poland. lolwut.
[Tried for a long while to find a Cyprus - ROI stream, but couldn't. Turns out Norn Iron is on the BBC website, so.]
Norn Iron 1-0, in Poland. lolwut.
:beam:
Denmark 1 - 0 Portugal is also quite amusing.
Too bad the stream is so bad, it's a good match.
Not looking good for the Czechs.
Danes stay top of their group. Three games to go. Swedes have 6 easy points, Danes 3 easy points and Portugal 3 easy points left to earn. Hungary have the most to do, playing Portugal twice and Denmark once. So exciting. :applause:
scotchedpommes
09-05-2009, 22:29
Yes, as I believe KOP might have pointed out earlier, sadly Hungary's position is a false one. Norn Iron caved, in as much as they conceded a soft [own] goal when they should have won that game. Must-win for them against Slovakia in Belfast in the week. The Republic managed to win 2-1 in Cyprus, staying on course for the play-offs.
Edit: I see Portugal's Brazilian striker import saved them. Disappointing.
Rhyfelwyr
09-05-2009, 22:58
Poor Kaladze, scored two own goals to give Italy a 2-0 victory over the Georgians. :laugh4:
And Ukraine score 3 penalties, two of them in injury time against Andorra. :inquisitive:
Afonso I of Portugal
09-06-2009, 01:44
Yes, as I believe KOP might have pointed out earlier, sadly Hungary's position is a false one. Norn Iron caved, in as much as they conceded a soft [own] goal when they should have won that game. Must-win for them against Slovakia in Belfast in the week. The Republic managed to win 2-1 in Cyprus, staying on course for the play-offs.
Edit: I see Portugal's Brazilian striker import saved them. Disappointing.
Disappointing was the result (expected by the way...Queiroz is the boss!:whip:) cause if he score then it was a good import:laugh4:. Like i said so many times before, no goals no victories...too many goals missed once again...bah! bye bye South Africa...Denmark is already there, lucky Sweden in on his way and in the end we will help them even more by playing twice against Hungary...bye bye play-offs...bah!!!:wall:
ITS A :daisy: DISGRACE! ITS LIKE THE 3RD GAME IN A ROW WHERE WE HAVE A :daisy: PENALTY THAT THE REFEREE NEVER SIGNALS! :daisy: ridiculous...
EDIT: Someone should hang Simão. It's not Queiroz fault Simão's :daisy: retarded.
EDIT 2: For those who didn't see Portugal dominating most of the match, here are the highlights. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1DQlTK3x2O4
scotchedpommes
09-06-2009, 14:09
Feel free to tell me if I'm doing them a disservice, but Denmark don't look to be a standout team. [Would still expect them to lose at home to Sweden. I'm still reasonably surprised they went over there and got a win.] From what I see of the Portugal game their keeper looked solid, although the finishing from the Portuguese/Brazilians didn't seem too clever. By contrast, Bendtner's take and finish looked surprisingly good for him.
Edit: Realised something didn't add up, had a quick check and saw Denmark won in Portugal last year. And in the last 10 minutes of the game, no less. Think I missed that somehow.
Here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRFQLtV_mHg)'s a Danish video of those last 10 minutes, in case anyone else forgot about this one.
Sarmatian
09-06-2009, 14:51
Our Romanian brothers, I knew they wouldn't let us down :2thumbsup:
If we beat France in three days, 1st place is guaranteed and even if we lose we're still a point ahead.
Where's Louis? I want to wind him up a bit...
Afonso I of Portugal
09-06-2009, 15:35
Feel free to tell me if I'm doing them a disservice, but Denmark don't look to be a standout team. [Would still expect them to lose at home to Sweden. I'm still reasonably surprised they went over there and got a win.] From what I see of the Portugal game their keeper looked solid, although the finishing from the Portuguese/Brazilians didn't seem too clever. By contrast, Bendtner's take and finish looked surprisingly good for him.
Edit: Realised something didn't add up, had a quick check and saw Denmark won in Portugal last year. And in the last 10 minutes of the game, no less. Think I missed that somehow.
Here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRFQLtV_mHg)'s a Danish video of those last 10 minutes, in case anyone else forgot about this one.
You feel that maybe because you saw Portugal as the big favourite in the group, and we were. However we failed a lot as a team...we don't deserv to be in the WC :sweatdrop:. Both Denmark and Sweden are good sides and Hungary is not a bad one as well! Just remember that Denmark was picked up in the last minute for the Euro 92...and they won! :yes:
I must admit that i'm far for beying enthusiast about naturalized players in our National Team. However, rotulating Portuguese players as Portuguese/Brazilians is the same than rotulating France as French/African, Holland as Dutch/Surinam, Switzerland as Swiss/Turkish or Germany as Germans/Polish/Iranians and so on...this is for a long long debate...one thing i'm sure, according to the law they were able to acquire citizenship and therefor they have exactly the same rights as any other citizen...they can vote, be elected or picked up for the national team.
For me it will be very very disappointing a World Cup without Ronaldo and probably Messi as Argentina is also in pain...
Louis VI the Fat
09-06-2009, 15:48
Somebody called? :beam:
We are not capable of scoring more than one goal. Domenech's such a coward. I don't mind him that much, but for Pete's sake, grow a spine and throw in those attacking players.
Also...'Romanian Brothers?' I seem to recall a bit of a fraternal row between you and Edyz a few months ago, about Romania-Serbia? :smash:
We'll see what happens on Wednesday, Sarmatian. :knight:
Then again, all you guys need to do is to score once, then you are assured of at least a draw. Even if not, the group is basically over. Serbia first, France second unless we mess up again against Austria.
Looking through the groups, things are not looking good for Scotland. It is basically over for them, I think.
Portugal's position is nowhere near as hopeless as it seems. All they need to do is get their act together.
Belgium are beyond hope and redemption. I'd joke about it, but they are too far down for that. The players of the two biggest teams are not even speaking to each other anymore. Painful, might as well withdraw the national team from this competition and prevent further agony.
I see England are as rubbish as always, Europe's laughing stock and...no wait. Curses! At last, a coach who manages to get England's players to fulfill their potential.
scotchedpommes
09-06-2009, 16:04
I'd almost be willing to put money I don't have on Serbia qualifying on Wednesday night. I'm sure even Domenech sees it in the stars. It'll be good to see them, Croatia and Bosnia at a tournament. [Don't see Toikey winning in Sarajevo Zenica, as much as I'd like it for the sake of the Lenster.]
...rotulating Portuguese players as Portuguese/Brazilians is the same than rotulating France as French/African, Holland as Dutch/Surinam...
Alright, though it was my understanding that Liédson in particular is an exception, who had just had a passport fast-tracked.
I see England are as rubbish as always, Europe's laughing stock and...no wait. Curses! At last, a coach who manages to get England's players to fulfill their potential.
We're still playing pretty averagely, but we just aren't losing. Capello must be putting something extra in the water. :sweatdrop:
johnhughthom
09-06-2009, 17:34
We're still playing pretty averagely, but we just aren't losing. Capello must be putting something extra in the water. :sweatdrop:
Well he must be putting something somewhere to get Defoe looking like a worldclass striker.
Ramsey. Wales U21s 2 - 1 Italy U21s (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WiDdFq3Y1qQ) :balloon2:
scotchedpommes
09-06-2009, 19:09
Belgium are beyond hope and redemption. I'd joke about it, but they are too far down for that... Painful, might as well withdraw the national team from this competition and prevent further agony.
Precursor to annexation?
Alright, though it was my understanding that Liédson in particular is an exception, who had just had a passport fast-tracked.
Liedson is from Sporting. What's more, he's actually better than most high-quality uber forwards such as Torres or Luca Toni, etc. Taking those two into account, he is only worthy of such special treatment. Next naturalization I'm supporting is Porto's Hulk. Let's hope Brazil somehow doesn't notice him until it's too late.
Louis VI the Fat
09-06-2009, 20:58
Liedson is from Sporting. What's more, he's actually better than most high-quality uber forwards such as Torres or Luca Toni, etc. Taking those two into account, he is only worthy of such special treatment. Next naturalization I'm supporting is Porto's Hulk. Let's hope Brazil somehow doesn't notice him until it's too late.Do you not feel a wee bit uneasy about being turned into Brazil B?
SSNeo - Belgium were not doing all that hot as it was. Then, last week, a player from Standard Liege gruesomely tackled a player from Anderlecht. Broke his leg. They are the two top teams at the moment, bitter rivals. It all created quite a row, following, as it did, two bitterly contested, very physical games to decide last season's title. Players from either club aren't speaking to each other at the national team. It doesn't help that Liege is Walloon, and Anderlecht from Brussels etc etc. Pretty sad. They have a fine bunch of talented youngsters. Belgium was a great football power once too. I want them back! If only for some hotly contested games against France - which we then lose on grit and determination.
How does Scotland manage with players from Celtic and Rangers anyway? I never hear about any animosity when the national team is playing? In Spain it used to be a problem, regional problems and difficulties between the players from Madrid and Barcelona. Nowadays, not not so anymore (which goes some way to explaining why they always underachieved).
Sarmatian
09-06-2009, 21:58
Somebody called? :beam:
We are not capable of scoring more than one goal. Domenech's such a coward. I don't mind him that much, but for Pete's sake, grow a spine and throw in those attacking players.
Also...'Romanian Brothers?' I seem to recall a bit of a fraternal row between you and Edyz a few months ago, about Romania-Serbia? :smash:
We'll see what happens on Wednesday, Sarmatian. :knight:
Then again, all you guys need to do is to score once, then you are assured of at least a draw. Even if not, the group is basically over. Serbia first, France second unless we mess up again against Austria.
Like you've said when we talked about players from North Africa playing for France - when they do ok, they're French, when they mess something up, they're Africans :D
So, as I've said, Romanians are at the moment brothers and dearest neighbours... :laugh4:
Now seriously, France was the better team. I didn't watch the whole game, but that's the impression I've got. Will be interesting on Wednesday, that's for sure.
We're still playing pretty averagely, but we just aren't losing. Capello must be putting something extra in the water. :sweatdrop:
Nope, that's just Capello for you. Every team he coached he managed to get them to play poor to average and yet to win.
Afonso I of Portugal
09-06-2009, 23:57
Next naturalization I'm supporting is Porto's Hulk. Let's hope Brazil somehow doesn't notice him until it's too late.
Gah! no way! fortunately he's at Porto only for one season and only in 2014 he can be eventualy naturalized...we aren't Brasil B for sure...bah!
Afonso I of Portugal
09-07-2009, 00:03
Alright, though it was my understanding that Liédson in particular is an exception, who had just had a passport fast-tracked.
Actualy, he only had the right to be naturalized in the end of the month, but Portuguese federation asked foreigners cabinet to fast-tracked him in 2/3 weeks.
Do you not feel a wee bit uneasy about being turned into Brazil B?
We are far from being Brazil B in any length. France on the other hand, is Africa United, for instance. We are still far far away from reaching the threshold of France.
I'm a bit pragmatic in our country's case. If we have good players to field them in our national team, then I'm all in favor that migrants be marginalized so our national players can play. Thus why I was against calling Paulo Assunção. We have plenty of world-class midfielders to field. I was originally against Pepe, as we have our share of world class defenders as well, but Pepe has proven to be a true Portuguese in every extent (Besides not being born in Portugal). On the forwards case, we have no forwards worth mentioning, therefore the pragmatic approach kicks in. Liedson is there, and can be of use (Heck, ten years from now, noone will remember who he was so bleh.) to our nation before he passes his prime, then great. Same goes for Hulk. Of course, if we get another Pauleta or an Eusebio, I'm more than happy to kick Hulk out (Though a Hulk in the Portuguese side is everything we need.) Besides calling Brazil B, a team which has 3 Brazillians, where two of them speak more of a portuguese accent (Pepe and Deco) then a Brazillian one, and where the rest of the 25 players are Portuguese, I can hardly call such a team a Brazil B.
Of course, if there's a nation that should rightfully field Brazillians, its Portugal. We made Brazil, and having Brazillians playing for us is just a way of cashing in the fruits of our empire.
Louis VI the Fat
09-07-2009, 21:58
We are far from being Brazil B in any length. France on the other hand, is Africa United, for instance. We are still far far away from reaching the threshold of France.
It is not about colour. It is about the difference between a multi-cultural team that reflects a nation, and naturalizing foreign players with the specific purpose of playing them in the national football team.
Below is a great and very sobering list, of many countries. Note that none of the French players were naturalized. France simply has Europe's most diverse population.
http://www.soccerphile.com/soccerphile/news/balkans-soccer/naturalized.html
scotchedpommes
09-08-2009, 01:41
Couldn't agree more re: naturalisation. As for the list, was struck by the absence of Camoranesi, to name but one. [And they're considering naturalising Amauri now. Should probably see if they can take Kaladze too- although yes, it seems they have already, etc.]
Oh, and on those of the ugly sisters playing together for the national side? I'd say there've not been any significant problems in recent times. Players may or may not have been at previous clubs together before being poached, but either way maybe an overarching team spirit can prevail. [Greater cause an' all that mince, eh.] If it hadn't, I'm sure somebody would've given Scott Brown a good kicking by now.
scotchedpommes
09-09-2009, 17:50
Hit the bar and the post. Kenny Miller should've scored.
Well there we go again. Hello pain.
scotchedpommes
09-09-2009, 22:20
Would be interested to know how Serbia can fail to beat 10 men given more than 80 minutes.
Sarmatian
09-09-2009, 22:27
By playing pathetically entire second half?
scotchedpommes
09-09-2009, 22:32
That was what I would've guessed. Cheers.
~:cheers:
Hit the bar and the post. Kenny Miller should've scored.
Well there we go again. Hello pain.
How! How! How can you have so little luck. Every miss/half-chance was so teasing, so cruel and the way the goal was conceded just made it worse.
Yey for Dudu. Out-jumping defenders much taller than him to create the goal-mouth scramble and then poach the goal. :thumbsup:
Edit: So Louis, who is tonight's tête de Turc?
Portugal still on track for the play-offs. The awesome thing about today is that since Denmark tied with Albania, now they can't do the Scandinavian Pact and allow Sweden to go to the play-offs as if they lose then they'll be at risk of being themselves playing in the play-offs.
That being so, we are sure to see Denmark trying to go all out of a win. If Sweden loses and we win again against Hungary then we have practically a passport for the play-offs (Provided we don't lose against Malta). Norway seems to be going to be on the bottom of all the second places, (as Portugal is right now, not counting Malta, we even would go over Norway to the play-offs) so all we need would to win the next two matches and hope Sweden is beaten by Denmark. Then once we proceed to wtfpwn anyone who gets in our way in the play-offs, we'll have our revenge in the World Cup.
Still, its a long shot.
scotchedpommes
09-09-2009, 23:48
More than a decent chance that those play-offs will contain Germany [who aren't winning in Russia, no.] and France. It'll be interesting. Don't think you would've had to have been concerned about Scandinavian collaboration this time in any case, but even so. Norway aren't going anywhere, so don't worry about dropping out of the play-offs that way.
I've just about had enough of drinking in another epic, glorious failure, so all I can think to say is come on Ireland. Just need to get it done against the Italians.
Edit: Well, seeing Veron sent off just now brought some cheer.
Afonso I of Portugal
09-10-2009, 03:56
Hit the bar and the post. Kenny Miller should've scored.
Well there we go again. Hello pain.
Scotland's profile at the FIFA's web page:
"Though they have a long and proud football tradition, Scotland are known throughout the world as something of a FIFA World Cup almost team."
Sarmatian
09-10-2009, 05:40
That was what I would've guessed. Cheers.
~:cheers:
Bah. Entire second half there was only one team on the pitch and that was France. Milos Ninkovic wasn't able to cover for Kacar who got injured in the first half. Also, Jovanovic, Krasic and Zigic were nowhere to be seen in the second half, only Ivanovic was good. Defense was adequate but the offensive left much to be desired.
Worth mentioning is the poor refereeing of the Italian Rosseti. There was no penalty in the 10th minute and even if there was, Lloris didn't deserve to be sent off. Then in the second half, when he was probably told about it, he over-compensated for it by allowing the French some very hard tackling and instantly stopping the game whenever a French player was even touched, all culminating with another idiotic red card, this time to Danko Lazovic, in 88th minute for no reason.
I was also surprised by somewhat underhanded tactics emplyed by some French players after they were left with 10 men. They were trying to provoke an incident with some below the belt hitting. Even players from who you would never expect such behaviour, like Henry.
All that is no excuse however. When you have a lead and numerical advantage for most the game and you're playing at home you simply can't allow to be pushed back for most of the second half. France controlled the second part of the game and they more than deserved this draw.
Big congratulation to Faroe Island, they've beaten Lithuania. Totally unexpected, can't remember the last time they won in an official match.
In other groups, England totally trashed Croatia, something I didn't expect. Now Croatia has a very slim chance to qualify. Portugal was lucky, they're still in the game and it looks like Bosnia will get to play-offs!
Mouzafphaerre
09-10-2009, 11:13
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Bosnia did what should've been done; played all right and now they've practically qualified. :applause:
I was going out to meet friends and barely looked at the match, the first few minutes. The Turks' goal was really beautiful but lucky too. The commentators and all were going orgasm and they didn't have the eye to see three consecutive almost goals saved by the goal keeper. The left wing of the Turkish defence was crumbling and the midfield had no connection with the back whatsoever. I told to myself "Bosnia will score, she will my preciousss" and I was right. :yes:
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AHAHAHA, headlines from the major Portuguese sports newspaper
"Hulk doesn't deny the possibility of playing for Portugal"
However, he reinstates his main objective is playing for Brazil -_-'
Old Twitchy is a Gooner (http://soccernet.espn.go.com/feature?id=674916&sec=england&cc=3436)... :laugh4:
Edit: COMON STOKE! Blast last minute winner. I'll be left praying for an asteroid to land at White Hart Lane so no one wins. :laugh4:
Season is precarious 6 games in. I despair.
Ah well, can't get too wound up. You win some you lose some. Early days yet.
scotchedpommes
09-12-2009, 21:52
Well, at least Rosický's back, eh. Finally.
Mouzafphaerre
09-13-2009, 02:45
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Getafe: 0 ― Barcelona: 2
The first 50-some minutes did not satisfy, let alone impress me. Barça's defence was like melted cheese (three absolute goals prevented merely by Valdes's vigour) and the midfield ineffective against the well closing Getafe. Pedro and Jeffren were insufficient, the latter particularly incapable of reaching for the passes. Puyol was not a good right-back, which he isn't at all in the first place...
Then came the substitutions. Messi and Iniesta replaced Pedro and Jeffren and soon later Alves was in the pitch restoring the right-back position. The first goal was pure poetry! Xavi and Iniesta's delicate play in the middle, fore left to Keita, on to the magic feet of Ibrâhimović and voila. :2thumbsup: The second one was also beautifully played by Zlatan to Messi's head but Getafe's defence contributed too.
The match was handsomely saved but for the team in general it's not really good news. Apparently the substitutes of the midfield and the strikers aren't working properly -- yet! Until they upgrade to the team's standards soon this fan is concerned. :no:
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Adebayor should be banned for life. Or maybe banned from living?
http://www.7amkickoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/adecesc.gif
http://www.7amkickoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/adestamp.gif
And his goal celebration was an absolute disgrace. (https://www.youtube.com/v/RHwXBRNGdGs)
Filthy, filthy :daisy:. I hope he faces severe retribution, legal or illegal.
johnhughthom
09-14-2009, 02:20
The stamp was bad, luckily it was only a glancing blow or van Persie could have been seriously hurt. I hate it when football fans mete out abuse at somebody then go crying to their mommy when a player gives them some back. Both Adebayor and the Arsenal fans came out of that match looking pathetic in my book.
I hate it when football fans mete out abuse at somebody
Are you seriously saying the fans treated Ade badly during his time at Arsenal? I never noticed the fans berating Ade for no reason. The fans rightly were not impressed when he tried two seasons ago to engineer a move to Milan or Barca, while at the same time demanding a pay-double to stay. Then after agreeing to stay we expected him to play well, but he never turned up at all, he was lazy and lethargic. He continued his fight with Bendtner, and had the nerve to blame Bendtner in public, and was disruptive in the dressing room. He was pathetic with his bleatings to the press about perceived injustices and that infamous Football Focus interview where he tried to compare himself to Cesc. Guess what, Cesc may be wanted by Barcalona but he doesn't tell the press that to him Barca is like Beyonce, in fact he does the opposite he tells the press he isn't going. Ade on the otherhand has no class and tried to leave the moment he had the chance, far enough in it's own right, but not in the manner he approached it. Fans abusing Ade? Hardly, more retribution for being a backstabbing slimeball.
Looks like he's getting a 6 match ban. Serves him right.
Goodplaya extrapolates better than I ever could. (http://www.goodplaya.com/blog/re-adebayor-to-southgate-keane-ian-wright-kolo-and-mark-hughes/)
Anyway. I just saw the Alex Witsel tackle in the Belgian league. HOLY CRAP HORRIBLE TACKLE! He's been banned in Belgium until November, yet he is playing tomorrow, I hope he doesn't dare try injure our players. I'd link it but it's fairly graphic. :fainting:
Bump.
Pretty football pictures on page 2, 3 and 4. (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ryusha/page2/) (Plus more scattered through the rest of the album).
Sarmatian
10-02-2009, 22:12
It's been a few days but I think it's still worth mentioning and since no one else did...
For those who don't know, a few days age Brice Taton, a 28-year old Toulouse fan died in Hospital in Belgrade. He was attacked by group of hooligans in a pub last week, prior to Partizan - Toulouse match. Even though doctors operated on him twice, the injuries were just too great...
Brice was sitting in a pub with his friends, and wasn't even wearing Toulouse colours or any other markings that would identify him as a Toulouse fan. He was brutally attacked without provocation, beaten with a baseball bat and pushed down the stairs.
A very sad for football in general. Let's hope things like that won't happen again.
Repose au paix, Brice.
https://img401.imageshack.us/img401/1135/brice1.jpg (https://img401.imageshack.us/i/brice1.jpg/)
I would certainly make some controversial remarks here regarding that incident. But since this is not the backroom, I'll have to stick with saying "RIP".
InsaneApache
10-05-2009, 13:32
Dreadful that someone should be beaten to death for following a football team. On a personal note I was at the Blackpool v Bolton match in '74 I think, when a lad was stabbed to death. A first in English football history that I wish did not involve my club.
Bill Shankley was definatley wrong.
R.I.P Brice.
Sarmatian
10-05-2009, 15:30
I would certainly make some controversial remarks here regarding that incident. But since this is not the backroom, I'll have to stick with saying "RIP".
Send me a pm, I'm interested to hear them. Or start a thread in the backroom.
Louis VI the Fat
10-06-2009, 17:51
For those who don't know, a few days age Brice Taton, a 28-year old Toulouse fan died in Hospital in Belgrade. He was attacked by group of hooligans in a pub last week, prior to Partizan - Toulouse match. Even though doctors operated on him twice, the injuries were just too great...
Brice was sitting in a pub with his friends, and wasn't even wearing Toulouse colours or any other markings that would identify him as a Toulouse fan. He was brutally attacked without provocation, beaten with a baseball bat and pushed down the stairs.
A very sad for football in general. Let's hope things like that won't happen again.
Repose au paix, Brice.
https://img401.imageshack.us/img401/1135/brice1.jpg (https://img401.imageshack.us/i/brice1.jpg/)Utterly disgraceful.
He wasn't a tattooed hooligan provoking people. Just a lad having a beer in a pub, who simply spoke the wrong language at the wrong time.
What is wrong with these people?
(Well I have some ideas but here's neither the time nor the place)
The subsequent Serbian protest marches against this outrageous, heinous behaviour are a great gesture and should not remain unmentioned.
scotchedpommes
10-07-2009, 19:36
Tragic [and nothing that will increase my love for Partizan].
On a lighter note, it looks as though France will have a decent chance of escaping to South Africa via the play-offs. In their wisdom, and over a buffet lunch, FIFA have decided to ruin the entire process by making sure the draw is seeded. That kills off the chances of France - Germany, or anything equally tasty.
Louis VI the Fat
10-07-2009, 21:57
On a lighter note, it looks as though France will have a decent chance of escaping to South Africa via the play-offs. In their wisdom, and over a buffet lunch, FIFA have decided to ruin the entire process by making sure the draw is seeded. That kills off the chances of France - Germany, or anything equally tasty.Oh my! Isn't that just wonderful! Great timing too, coming as it does just when it became clear that France will be second.
Completely unexpected this. I thought the buffet was there to celebrate the fifty-odd francophonie vote co-operation that is so important in helping FIFA presidents accomplish their dream of helping world football to the next level.
Sux to be tiny and insignificant, eh? Scotland couldn't even get England to get off it's arse to help. We, by contrast, mobilize fifty votes with a single fax.
LittleGrizzly
10-08-2009, 04:07
I heard about that seeding thing, its terrible... the minnows make the competition!!
I think I had more fun watching T&T in the last world cup than England... (or was that wc '02...)
Louis VI the Fat
10-09-2009, 00:36
Why play good football when you have fifty FIFA votes one fax away.
The statement also quoted FIFA's warning [to Serbia] that any incidents at upcoming games with Romania and Lithuania could lead to "drastically higher punishments, including the worst, which is stripping of the points in the next qualifying round."
Serbia is leading Group 7.Go on then! Strip the buggers of some points! :laugh4:
Sarmatian
10-09-2009, 06:03
Why play good football when you have fifty FIFA votes one fax away.Go on then! Strip the buggers of some points! :laugh4:
Isn't it sad that just a decade or so ago you were champions of the world and now have to rely on bureaucracy to even qualify...
Isn't it sad that there's several times more money invested in Olimpique Lyon than in entire Serbian football and France still can't get ahead of Serbia...
Isn't it sad that France has 8 times the population (not even counting the ex-colonies where most of the French players come from) of Serbia and still can't get ahead.
What's with you guys? Are you born with two left legs or something like that? :laugh4:
What's with you guys?
Domenech.
edyzmedieval
10-09-2009, 09:47
Isn't it sad that just a decade or so ago you were champions of the world and now have to rely on bureaucracy to even qualify...
Isn't it sad that there's several times more money invested in Olimpique Lyon than in entire Serbian football and France still can't get ahead of Serbia...
Isn't it sad that France has 8 times the population (not even counting the ex-colonies where most of the French players come from) of Serbia and still can't get ahead.
What's with you guys? Are you born with two left legs or something like that? :laugh4:
Ohhhh SNAP! :laugh4:
On a more serious tone, Platini is disgraceful. Who elected him at the football leadership anyways? He messed up the Champions League and UEFA Cup completely.
scotchedpommes
10-10-2009, 19:27
The Uefa Cashcow needs changing, though not in the way that has been done.
Other than that, something to thank that plank Rio Ferdinand for - nasvidenje Croatia. ~:wave:
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/soccer/2009-10-10-475336324_x.htm
Sweden has just lost 1-0 to Denmark, paving the way for Portugal's second place, provided they can beat Hungary.
Portugal ARE playing Hungary and (as I write this in Half-Time), are winning 1-0. So WE ARE ALMOST THERE! (Provided we can defeat Malta and whoever gets in our play-offish path)
Afonso I of Portugal
10-10-2009, 22:52
Yeahhh!!!!
Denmark 1 - Sweden 0 :beam:
And...
Portugal 3 Hungary 0 :thrasher: :medievalcheers:
We are second now and very close to the playoffs. All we have to do is to beat the mighty team of...Malta!!!:yes::beam:
scotchedpommes
10-11-2009, 01:19
The flukey masters of jammy flukery that are Argentina. Peru equalise against this woeful excuse for a team in the 90th minute, but Argentina take the lead in the 93rd [through Martin Palermo, of all people] with an offside goal. Peru then hit the bar from the kick-off. Maradona, you lucky little fat man.
Uruguay - Argentina on Wednesday. Should be one to remember.
Louis VI the Fat
10-11-2009, 01:23
The flukey masters of jammy flukery that are Argentina. Peru equalise against this woeful excuse for a team in the 90th minute, but Argentina take the lead in the 93rd [through Martin Palermo, of all people] with an offside goal. Peru then hit the bar from the kick-off. Maradona, you lucky little fat man.
Uruguay - Argentina on Wednesday. Should be one to remember.The hand of god.
Maradona has it. He really does. He'll make Argentina world champions. Not because he's a great manager, or because he'll manage to stay off the drugs for more than a week for once, but because God wants it.
Afonso I of Portugal
10-11-2009, 01:24
Maradona, you lucky little fat man.
:laugh4:
Sarmatian
10-11-2009, 19:32
Serbia - Romania 5:0, that's what I call qualifying "in style".
Great match, no incidents, Frenchies can send faxes 'till the end of days. Bye, bye France! Please, do write and tell how it's like in the play-offs :laugh4: Louis, I except from you a short report of the match in this thread. Keep it brief and concise, please :laugh4:
Croatia's most likely out. Could it be that this is some English payback?
It's also practically official.
Here's how the Play-off draw is going to be:
Seeded teams:
Portugal, France, Russia and Greece
Unseeded teams:
Slovenia, Ireland, Bosnia, Ukraine
IMO: The draw
France-Ukraine
Portugal-Ireland
Greece-Slovenia
Russia-Bosnia
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