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FootballSoccerFútbolFussball Thread 2010/2011 |OT2|
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Broder Salsa
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Lightning said:
Shitty rules can be exploited. Thought it was pretty amazing, he cheated, got red carded and still ended up being the hero who saved their ass.
Now that he is at liverpool he is of course a joke but that's a different story.
Will the start of the season relieve all this (sexual) tension ?
Who can say ?
I want to signal my appreciation for the humour provided by that little git's agent.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/jul/01/neymar-move-unlikely-santos
Who can say ?
I want to signal my appreciation for the humour provided by that little git's agent.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/jul/01/neymar-move-unlikely-santos
LOL, most of the brazilian teams usualy sux compared to the big european ones. But that team (Vasco) was superb! It started getting really good in 1997, when Vasco had found young talents like Juninho, Pedrinho and Felipe (all three played in the national team), and had some other good players like Evair and Edmundo. We won the league in 97' (with a brilliant Edmundo [I think that his average goals per match is still unbeaten]), the Libertadores in 98', vice world champion that year losing for 2-1 for Real Madrid because of a own goal, Mercosul Cup champion in 99' (something like the Europa League [that final was the best game I've seen in my life. In the first half Vasco was loosing for Palmeiras for 3x0, and the game ended with 3x4, with Romario shining on the fied), vice world champion again loosing in the penalties for Corinthians in 2000, and brazilian league champion again in 2000, puting aside smaller trophyes, like Rio-São Paulo Cup and Rio's etate championship. It was an amazing era for the team, that unfortunately stayed in the past. =/farhatraza said:
It's funny to see us talking about Arsenal falling from the top 4 in the Premier League, which seems unbelievable, but here in Brazil is so normal (because of the quantity of "main teams") to see big clubs out of the Libertadores, or even going to the second division. Maybe because of the level beeing not so high, though. xD Our best players aways go to play in Europe. Only recently the clubs finances started to get better. It started with the argentine players like Tevez and Mascherano, or Conca, and then the return of some of the big stars, like Adriano, Luis Fabiano, Robinho, Ronaldo and Ronaldinho.farhatraza said:
People say that the brazilian league is the hardest league of the world, but honestly, except for teams like Santos (with brilliant guys like Neymar and Ganso), it's not beautiful as watching a big european game...
Hasphat'sAnts
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Blablurn said:
Neeeeeeeuuuuuueeeeeerrrrr
KidA Seven
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MPW said:
I hope not. They fucking get everyone.
Kermit The Dog
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It's possibly difficult for you guys to see, but when I first began participating in this thread, it had such as Top 4 bias to the point where City breaking into the exclusive group meant many posters had strong feelings against my club. It is my natural reaction to defend my club, and coupled with my naturally aggressive nature, it probably makes for a controversial mix.
I can't deny the consensus in here about my posting style, and it's been taken on board. In turn, can I ask that some of the petty City sniping of the likes of Laboured, etc is discontinued? I'm not referring to the legitimate complaints about City's style, transfers, history, etc, I simply mean the petty stuff that is typed out just to gain a reaction. I don't react to it anymore, but it does increase the need for a siege mentality in here.
It's not my intention to shit up the thread, nor do I take any pleasure in ruining anyone's enjoyment of the discussion. I'll do my best to clean my act up, but I would appreciate it if the petty stuff get's left behind. Sorry, and thanks.
RE: My "Top 3" comments.
In my opinion, only three clubs at the moment have the resources required to challenge for a PL title. Football is ruled by money and prestige and the clubs with the money (City, Chelsea) and the clubs with money and prestige (United, Liverpool, Arsenal) are the only ones capable of really challenging in the next three years.
However, Arsenal's woes are common knowledge at the moment and with Wenger seemingly willing to sell Nasri and Fabregas for a price, it must be worrying for Gunner fans about the clubs immediate prospects for success. In terms of Liverpool, I may be writing them off at my own peril, but I think they lack depth. Even moreso with Tottenham who I think have peaked under Redknapp.
In the end, it comes down to player stocks, and Chelsea, United and City have the three best lists in the league. In my opinion. You can postulate about your Suarez's and your Carroll's or your Bale's and your Modric's, but at the end of the day I don't believe those clubs have the list depth to really challenge over 38 games.
Third place guarantees you entry to group stage, but 4th place means you have to compete in a play-off for group-stage entry.
I can't deny the consensus in here about my posting style, and it's been taken on board. In turn, can I ask that some of the petty City sniping of the likes of Laboured, etc is discontinued? I'm not referring to the legitimate complaints about City's style, transfers, history, etc, I simply mean the petty stuff that is typed out just to gain a reaction. I don't react to it anymore, but it does increase the need for a siege mentality in here.
It's not my intention to shit up the thread, nor do I take any pleasure in ruining anyone's enjoyment of the discussion. I'll do my best to clean my act up, but I would appreciate it if the petty stuff get's left behind. Sorry, and thanks.
RE: My "Top 3" comments.
In my opinion, only three clubs at the moment have the resources required to challenge for a PL title. Football is ruled by money and prestige and the clubs with the money (City, Chelsea) and the clubs with money and prestige (United, Liverpool, Arsenal) are the only ones capable of really challenging in the next three years.
However, Arsenal's woes are common knowledge at the moment and with Wenger seemingly willing to sell Nasri and Fabregas for a price, it must be worrying for Gunner fans about the clubs immediate prospects for success. In terms of Liverpool, I may be writing them off at my own peril, but I think they lack depth. Even moreso with Tottenham who I think have peaked under Redknapp.
In the end, it comes down to player stocks, and Chelsea, United and City have the three best lists in the league. In my opinion. You can postulate about your Suarez's and your Carroll's or your Bale's and your Modric's, but at the end of the day I don't believe those clubs have the list depth to really challenge over 38 games.
Third place guarantees you entry to group stage, but 4th place means you have to compete in a play-off for group-stage entry.
KidA Seven
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MPW said:
Your bench is an all star team... lol
Kermit The Dog
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Just watched a better video of De Gea. I got a much better impression of him from this particular video, and his ability to catch the ball and hold it while in full flight is Schmeichel-esque. It's a very hard thing to do well and requires pristine balance, core strength and confidence. Very impressive.
Regulus Tera
Romanes Eunt Domus
Yurt said:
ololol he maaaaaaaaaaad
Kermit The Dog
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Karakand said:
It's not so much 'thin-skin' as it is 'give it as good as we get', etc.
bonesmccoy
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dschalter said:
Aguero's goal was something amazing too. That it too something special to beat BOLIVIA should be cause for concern. Is Argentina going to falter at yet another major tournament?
was this posted?
http://www.themondaysupplement.co.uk/sport/albero-who-20-million-man/?
Liverpool Star Ejected From Training Ground
Aquilani, 26 who recently returned from a loan spell at Juventus, had been ordered by Kenny Dalglish to report back early for pre-season training but was forced to leave the premises when security guards mistook him for an intruder.
We saw this long haired fella kicking a ball around and couldnt understand what he was trying to do
He kept taking shots from the edge of the area but the ball was flying all over the place, we presumed he was a local drunk and decided to throw him out before he smashed any of the windows
We asked him nicely to leave but he refused and said that he was a £20 million Liverpool player This cracked us both up but we admired his cheek and asked him to prove it.
The Italian then challenged both security guards to prevent him scoring a spot kick.
After 76 failed attempts we told him enough was enough, we both had homes to go to and we could have been there all night, Im not being funny but if hes a footballer he did a really good job at hiding it said Hill.
The security guards forcibly ejected Aquilani who later filed a complaint with the club.
http://www.themondaysupplement.co.uk/sport/albero-who-20-million-man/?
Liverpool Star Ejected From Training Ground
Aquilani, 26 who recently returned from a loan spell at Juventus, had been ordered by Kenny Dalglish to report back early for pre-season training but was forced to leave the premises when security guards mistook him for an intruder.
We saw this long haired fella kicking a ball around and couldnt understand what he was trying to do
He kept taking shots from the edge of the area but the ball was flying all over the place, we presumed he was a local drunk and decided to throw him out before he smashed any of the windows
We asked him nicely to leave but he refused and said that he was a £20 million Liverpool player This cracked us both up but we admired his cheek and asked him to prove it.
The Italian then challenged both security guards to prevent him scoring a spot kick.
After 76 failed attempts we told him enough was enough, we both had homes to go to and we could have been there all night, Im not being funny but if hes a footballer he did a really good job at hiding it said Hill.
The security guards forcibly ejected Aquilani who later filed a complaint with the club.
whoops. someone should tell nesn (red sox news network) :lolneoanarch said:
http://www.nesn.com/2011/07/liverpo...n-escorted-out-of-team-practice-facility.html
LabouredSubterfuge
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Joe said:
:lol
Vivalaraza
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Hahaha. Brilliant.Joe said:
LabouredSubterfuge
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Kweh said:
Arsenal should bite their hands off.
Welcom mate!SamuraiX- said: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?
The league you wnat to wait for is seria A (italian league) *snickers*
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