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[Vivalaraza]

You know it really is amazing how United,Liverpool,Chelsea and Arsenal fans alike,even fans of other teams on GAF who would normally be at each others throats,have all joined as one in their mutual dislake for Kermit.It warms the heart

The funniest thing is the post which seems to have gathered the troops is not even close to one of his worst!!

Just read the article in The Blizzard about Man United vs Real Madrid in 2000 and how it changed SAF and United's "we'll score one more than you" style which was ditched for ever. Really interesting read. How I miss those days and that team. As they used to say "Man United don't lose, they just run out of time". It was so terribly naive yet so fun to watch. Real Madrid and Redondo exposed us that night though. I hope we face Real Madrid again this season. Theres something special about them and we haven't faced them in years, would be great to see them and Ronaldo back at Old Trafford.

 

[Mastadon]

Liverpool at 10/1 ? C'mon now ! :lol

Just put a cheeky tenner on those odds, with another tenner on Liverpool being the first team to beat Man Utd at 9/1 :lol

 

[K1LLER7]

Just put a cheeky tenner on those odds, with another tenner on Liverpool being the first team to beat Man Utd at 9/1 :lol

When do they play? if at anfield you'll probably be a happy man. seems like forever since we beat you there.

 

[Vivalaraza]

When do they play? if at anfield you'll probably be a happy man. seems like forever since we beat you there.

We play Liverpool quite early this season. Not bad odds those if the match is at Anfield.

 

[Hixx]

When do they play? if at anfield you'll probably be a happy man. seems like forever since we beat you there.

only 4 years ago. and before that Utd were unbeaten in 6 against them, winning 5!!

What I'd do for a record like that against the unwashed at Sid James'!

 

[Moobabe]

The funniest thing is the post which seems to have gathered the troops is not even close to one of his worst!!

I think it was more of culmination of reading SO much of his nonsense that tipped me over the edge.

 

[anonnumber6]

The funniest thing is the post which seems to have gathered the troops is not even close to one of his worst!!

Just read the article in The Blizzard about Man United vs Real Madrid in 2000 and how it changed SAF and United's "we'll score one more than you" style which was ditched for ever. Really interesting read. How I miss those days and that team. As they used to say "Man United don't lose, they just run out of time". It was so terribly naive yet so fun to watch. Real Madrid and Redondo exposed us that night though. I hope we face Real Madrid again this season. Theres something special about them and we haven't faced them in years, would be great to see them and Ronaldo back at Old Trafford.

The move away from 4-4-2 to a 4-5-1 has definitely been the key to our European success. Didn't work early on with Veron trying to break into the team but ironically during the Ronaldo years he would have been perfect for the team.

SAF recognised modern European football conceding fewer goals than scoring more and the 4-5-1 which would collapse into a 4-6-0 when defending was a brilliant system that only Barca figured out.

 

[Mastadon]

When do they play? if at anfield you'll probably be a happy man. seems like forever since we beat you there.

8 games in and it's at Anfield. Could be a goer, but you don't always have the best starts to the season so who knows!

 

[elsk]

SAF recognised modern European football conceding fewer goals than scoring more and the 4-5-1 which would collapse into a 4-6-0 when defending was a brilliant system that only Barca figured out.

Yeah, sure, tell that to van Gaal

 

[Vivalaraza]

The move away from 4-4-2 to a 4-5-1 has definitely been the key to our European success. Didn't work early on with Veron trying to break into the team but ironically during the Ronaldo years he would have been perfect for the team.

SAF recognised modern European football conceding fewer goals than scoring more and the 4-5-1 which would collapse into a 4-6-0 when defending was a brilliant system that only Barca figured out.

Buy Uefa through some kind of complex sympathy based Unicef guilt trip? =P

It's definitely interesting how tactics have evolved. From the role of DM's becoming more prominent to packing today's midfields. The next evolution may be how to counter the floating centre forward.

 

[sohois]

8 games in and it's at Anfield. Could be a goer, but you don't always have the best starts to the season so who knows!

Didn't Utd lose their first game of the season against Burnley in 09? Plus I don't recall them starting this season too well either.

If the Liverpool game is 8 games in and odds are 9/1 then those seem quite poor odds, the odd of Utd losing should have a mild exponential growth rate with the number of games Utd play

 

[anonnumber6]

Yeah, sure, tell that to van Gaal

van Gaal didn't face the team that Barca played in Rome and let's not forget that red card

 

[K1LLER7]

8 games in and it's at Anfield. Could be a goer, but you don't always have the best starts to the season so who knows!

looks like you'll be a liverpool fan hoping we win our first 7 games

 

[GorillaJu]

Clearly you're all jealous of City's web page. Can Liverpool and Spurs compete with the kind of money it takes to have the best website in the league? Don't make me lol.

 

[Vivalaraza]

Clearly you're all jealous of City's web page. Can Liverpool and Spurs compete with the kind of money it takes to have the best website in the league? Don't make me lol.

Best in the league? Best in the universe.

 

[LabouredSubterfuge]

Best in the league? Best in the universe.

Don't be a witless idiot.

 

[Messi]

apparently the united away strip launches july 15th in the usa, so should be soon in the rest of the world.

 

[K1LLER7]

Best in the league? Best in the universe.

2nd to Barca. FIFA say so

 

[SamuraiX-]

Heya, guys. I'm from NBA-Age and with probably a decade long lockout ahead, I'm probably gonna start getting more into soccer.

I know the Champions League finished a few weeks ago. Any other tournaments or leagues going on right now or in the future that you guys are looking forward to?

 

[anonnumber6]

Heya, guys. I'm from NBA-Age and with probably a decade long lockout ahead, I'm probably gonna start getting more into soccer.

I know the Champions League finished a few weeks ago. Any other tournaments or leagues going on right now or in the future that you guys are looking forward to?

Copa America

 

[elsk]

Heya, guys. I'm from NBA-Age and with probably a decade long lockout ahead, I'm probably gonna start getting more into soccer.

I know the Champions League finished a few weeks ago. Any other tournaments or leagues going on right now or in the future that you guys are looking forward to?

Calling it football would be a good start
All european leagues start next month (also the Champions League). Right now Copa América is the best option (is starting today in less than an hour).

 

[Vivalaraza]

apparently the united away strip launches july 15th in the usa, so should be soon in the rest of the world.

Interesting. Still hoping it's not the blue one...though I'm sure it will be. Did you get a home one?

Also what happened to Barca's press conference today!? I was hopeful of some much needed transfer news..

 

[rodvik]

Heya, guys. I'm from NBA-Age and with probably a decade long lockout ahead, I'm probably gonna start getting more into soccer.

I know the Champions League finished a few weeks ago. Any other tournaments or leagues going on right now or in the future that you guys are looking forward to?

Welcome!

As noted Copa America starts today!

 

[SamuraiX-]

Copa America

Calling it football would be a good start
All european leagues start next month (also the Champions League). Right now Copa América is the best option (is starting today in less than an hour).

Welcome!

As noted Copa America starts today!

Excellent!

Thanks a lot for the info, guys.

Looks like I'm gonna be rooting for Uruguay in this one. They were my favorite team in the World Cup.

Argentina or Brazil will probably take it though. :|

 

[Messi]

Interesting. Still hoping it's not the blue one...though I'm sure it will be. Did you get a home one?

Also what happened to Barca's press conference today!? I was hopeful of some much needed transfer news..

yup got the home with hernandez on it.

I think it is the blue and black one which i dont mind, no idea who to get on it though, nasri ? (lol sorry i had to) maybe vidic.

As for the conference, no idea I was at work and was hoping to come home to news of his signing (fab obviously) we will know by monday, apparently that is the deadline.

Excellent!

Thanks a lot for the info, guys.

Looks like I'm gonna be rooting for Uruguay in this one. They were my favorite team in the World Cup.

Argentina or Brazil will probably take it though. :|

 

[sohois]

Heya, guys. I'm from NBA-Age and with probably a decade long lockout ahead, I'm probably gonna start getting more into soccer.

I know the Champions League finished a few weeks ago. Any other tournaments or leagues going on right now or in the future that you guys are looking forward to?

In the summers its mostly international football, though i suppose having a team to support in America ( i presume you're American) would be helpful to get you more interested. As said, the Copa America is just beginning, and there is also the Women's World cup and the U17 world cup ,with the u20 world cup beginning shortly.

If im not mistaken, i believe MLS (Major League Soccer), the American league, runs through summer so that would probably be a good place to start supporting a local team, though MLS is not at the same standards as the European leagues so you'll probably want to get into a team in Europe as well.

 

[Judderman]

Heya, guys. I'm from NBA-Age and with probably a decade long lockout ahead, I'm probably gonna start getting more into soccer.

I know the Champions League finished a few weeks ago. Any other tournaments or leagues going on right now or in the future that you guys are looking forward to?

There's Copa America which is gonna feature some great games, and despite what some Eurosnobs say, you can always watch MLS.

 

[K1LLER7]

yup got the home with hernandez on it.

I think it is the blue and black one which i dont mind, no idea who to get on it though, nasri ? (lol sorry i had to) maybe vidic.

As for the conference, no idea I was at work and was hoping to come home to news of his signing (fab obviously) we will know by monday, apparently that is the deadline.

lol teasing the arsenal fans. Go for Giggs, you'll be a lady magnet

 

[Messi]

Excellent!

Thanks a lot for the info, guys.

Looks like I'm gonna be rooting for Uruguay in this one. They were my favorite team in the World Cup.

Argentina or Brazil will probably take it though. :|

I know it is only one moment, and I kinda like suarez but everytime i think of this i am filled with rage.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LqvXsz9N92I&NR=1

ghana were robbed.

 

[PaulLFC]

Excellent!

Thanks a lot for the info, guys.

Looks like I'm gonna be rooting for Uruguay in this one. They were my favorite team in the World Cup.

Argentina or Brazil will probably take it though. :|

Good choice. This man approves:

 

[RustyO]

Heya, guys. I'm from NBA-Age and with probably a decade long lockout ahead, I'm probably gonna start getting more into soccer football.

For those of us who don't go into NBA-Age and don't live in America... whats the deal with the potential lockout?

 

[PaulLFC]

For those of us who don't go into NBA-Age and don't live in America... whats the deal with the potential lockout?

Curious about this too. Just read an article about it on the Telegraph site and apparently there's a similar situation in the NFL too?

 

[SamuraiX-]

I know it is only one moment, and I kinda like suarez but everytime i think of this i am filled with rage.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LqvXsz9N92I&NR=1

ghana were robbed.

How could I forget. lol

But hey, when it comes down to it, Suarez played within the rules. He committed the action, got penalized with his red, and was suspended for the next game.

It's not like the guy tried to take out another player or fake a dive like Ghana was doing that entire game.

Although, I might be a little biased

Spoiler

(read: salty)

because Ghana knocked out USA for the second WC in a row. :-/

Good choice. This man approves:

lmfao

 

[Arnie]

Don't be a witless idiot.

Well he is from England for god sakes.

Speaking of the United game I'm definitely going to try and get a ticket to that one again, the demolition at Anfield was one of the best games I've been to, only rivalled by my first merseyside derby at Goodison where Gerrard scored a 25 yard screamer.

Oh and after a month without competitive football tonight I'm going to be all aboard the Copa America train.

MESSIIIIIII

 

[elsk]

Suárez is a FUCKING HERO. I don't get the hate. Suárez got a red card, Ghana got a penalty and they failed... their fault.

 

[PaulLFC]

I'm not saying what Suarez did against Ghana was "right", but I think if a player was in the same situation as him, many would have probably done the same.

Wish I wasn't so tired, want to stay up for the Copa America later!

 

[SamuraiX-]

For those of us who don't go into NBA-Age and don't live in America... whats the deal with the potential lockout?

Curious about this too. Just read an article about it on the Telegraph site and apparently there's a similar situation in the NFL too?

Basically, owners have been throwing out money like there's no tomorrow and giving out bad contracts like candy for the past 10 years. The result is the owners spending all this money, but their teams still sucking ass and, not surprisingly, not attracting anymore fans than when they weren't spending money at all.

So the owners are trying to blame all this on the current revenue system that's place. They want a complete overhaul of the current system, establishing an entirely new system that they consider more beneficial for them, but the players see it as unfair on their side.

Owners want:
- A hard cap in place
- Reduced salaries
- Unguaranteed contracts

Players want to keep the old system in place but with a few tweaks that benefit the owners.

The two sides have been trying to negotiate a new Collective Bargaining Agreement for the past two years and have pretty much made no progress. The result: a lockout and nothing NBA related for the foreseeable future.

 

[Messi]

wish i could see argentina and brazil play their games, but no one here is showing it and i am in work when its on

am i allowed to ask about where i might find it after unspoiled or no?

 

[K1LLER7]

ESPN seem to be showing the copa america in the UK, on till 4am. Got my red bull ready. Hoping for an upset, Come on Bolivia!!!!

 

[Blackhead]

wish i could see argentina and brazil play their games, but no one here is showing it and i am in work when its on

am i allowed to ask about where i might find it after unspoiled or no?

from the Copa America thread

The stream is up on Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/copaamerica

English!

 

[PaulLFC]

Time to get a cup of tea to keep me awake through the Copa America...

 

[Messi]

from the Copa America thread

not allowed in my country : ireland

 

[K1LLER7]

Time to get a cup of tea to keep me awake through the Copa America...

What are you watching it on?

 

[Blackhead]

not allowed in my country : ireland

goddam youtube flash was killing my computer anyway. i had to [switch

 

[KidA Seven]

What are you watching it on?

ESPN for UK.

 

[DD]

The funniest thing is the post which seems to have gathered the troops is not even close to one of his worst!!

Just read the article in The Blizzard about Man United vs Real Madrid in 2000 and how it changed SAF and United's "we'll score one more than you" style which was ditched for ever. Really interesting read. How I miss those days and that team. As they used to say "Man United don't lose, they just run out of time". It was so terribly naive yet so fun to watch. Real Madrid and Redondo exposed us that night though. I hope we face Real Madrid again this season. Theres something special about them and we haven't faced them in years, would be great to see them and Ronaldo back at Old Trafford.

Talking about Man U back in 2000, you've reminded of their game against my Vasco da Gama in the clubs world cup, in Rio de Janeiro.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adc7trqYxS4

Edmundo's goal was amazing! I miss that super team Vasco had by that time. Players from Brazil's national team on the bench, Jesus!

Too bad after that we had an awful and corrupt president that put the team (who won the Libertadores and the brazilian league twice by that time between 97 and 00) on the trash can. One decade suffering on the hands of that idiot, and only now, with the new president we are recovering and having a good team. This year we won the Brazil's cup after a looong time without titles.

Vasco even went to the second division in 2009, but only stayed there for one year. For those who don't follow the brazilian football, I need to explain that the brazilian league is not like the european ones, where only a few teams really run for the title. Here, at least 16 of the 20 teams are big ones, so the team with most titles is São Paulo, with only 6 trophyes, while my Vasco has 4. It's also very common to see big teams going to the second division every year.

"Who fucking cares?", you may ask. Well, I do.

 

[Gianny]

I think either Argentina or Brazil will win...but I am really hoping for Uruguay. They gave me and everyone I know the biggest entertainment/excitement for a tournament in a long time. All their games were soo memorable, up to the last play against Germany and Forlan last attempt from outside that hit the post.

WOW

 

[GorillaJu]

In a physical therapy clinic, getting ready to watch Copa America in the lobby and just as it's about to start up I get called into the treatment room. Fffuuuuuuu

 

[Vivalaraza]

Talking about Man U back in 2000, you've reminded of their game against my Vasco da Gama in the clubs world cup, in Rio de Janeiro.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adc7trqYxS4

Edmundo's goal was amazing! I miss that super team Vasco had by that time. Players from Brazil's national team on the bench, Jesus!

Too bad after that we had an awful and corrupt president that put the team (who won the Libertadores and the brazilian league twice by that time between 97 and 00) on the trash can. One decade suffering on the hands of that idiot, and only now, with the new president we are recovering and having a good team. This year we won the Brazil's cup after a looong time without titles.

Vasco even went to the second division in 2009, but only stayed there for one year. For those who don't follow the brazilian football, I need to explain that the brazilian league is not like the european ones, where only a few teams really run for the title. Here, at least 16 of the 20 teams are big ones, so the team with most titles is São Paulo, with only 6 trophyes, while my Vasco has 4. It's also very common to see big teams going to the second division every year.

"Who fucking cares?", you may ask. Well, I do.

Hehe, funnily enough, that very same article mentioned this match and Gary Neville's torrid time against Edmundo. I remember watching this game and thinking, wow, European football isn't that good...why are we getting demolished. I was only 10 and Brazil were basically footballing God's to me so I used to think Brazil actually had the best league with all the best players and over here we knew nothing of them! That's how I justified us getting battered that day to my friends at school the next day =)

That's very interesting about the Brazilian league and the number of big sides. Come to think of it, it makes sense, I know of so many Brazilian clubs just from passing references, I don't follow the league or anything at all. At least it must be exciting. It's funny, if Vasco are just 3 away from being the most successful...that would seem so close over here in Europe...yet in Brazil is must be a miracle to win 3 titles in a row!

As far as Copa America goes, I'm gonna be backing Chile!

 

[Lightning]

Suárez is a FUCKING HERO. I don't get the hate. Suárez got a red card, Ghana got a penalty and they failed... their fault.

Hero? LOL. If deliberate cheating makes one a hero...

The guy is an embarrasment and a joke.