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FootballSoccerFútbolFussball Thread 2010/2011 |OT2|
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Just a quick update for anyone who was interested in joining the FM network game, we've moved discussion over to the community thread here now. We're trying to gauge which league people would prefer to play in and what they think is the fairest way to pick the teams.
There's also a Steam group here if you want to join that also.
There's also a Steam group here if you want to join that also.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2011/jul/03/football-fan-attacked
2011 and it's still essentially a crime to be a football fan, especially when you travel away from home. It's a fucking disgrace. Refusing a person antibiotics for half a day with the injuries he got from the attack is horrifying.
2011 and it's still essentially a crime to be a football fan, especially when you travel away from home. It's a fucking disgrace. Refusing a person antibiotics for half a day with the injuries he got from the attack is horrifying.
Jeff Albertson
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Brainfart of a post incoming sorry:
- Diouf is a master troll, this was taken at Rovers training ground:
- I'm quite sad what has happened to Arsenal, Wenger built a time the 'right way' in my opinion, almost perfectly crafted with skill and love over time and City look like overtaking them by simply throwing stupid money everywhere, it just seems like they are playing a football manager game with cheats for infinite money on (as a Blackburn fan I can't complain too much although there are massive differences to Jack Walker) If I was a City fan I wouldn't mind at all though, that has to be said. Just seems a shame for Wenger when skill is secondary to cash.
- The best thing about that Youtube video was the comments:
Top Comments
This is the biggest kitchen i have ever seen.
On a semi related note what is the worst decision you remember against your team? Mine has to be Rovers - West Ham at Ewood the season West Ham just scraped to safety, the score was 1-1 when a Wham player had a shot in the box, Tevez (whilst being clearly offside) blocked the ball on the line, the linesman (Mr Devine) gave a goal even though Tevez was offside and the ball didn't nearly cross the line. Either that or in 95 Henning Berg was sent off for a perfect tackle on Lee Sharpe, Cantona scored the penalty
- Diouf is a master troll, this was taken at Rovers training ground:
- I'm quite sad what has happened to Arsenal, Wenger built a time the 'right way' in my opinion, almost perfectly crafted with skill and love over time and City look like overtaking them by simply throwing stupid money everywhere, it just seems like they are playing a football manager game with cheats for infinite money on (as a Blackburn fan I can't complain too much although there are massive differences to Jack Walker) If I was a City fan I wouldn't mind at all though, that has to be said. Just seems a shame for Wenger when skill is secondary to cash.
- The best thing about that Youtube video was the comments:
Top Comments
This is the biggest kitchen i have ever seen.
On a semi related note what is the worst decision you remember against your team? Mine has to be Rovers - West Ham at Ewood the season West Ham just scraped to safety, the score was 1-1 when a Wham player had a shot in the box, Tevez (whilst being clearly offside) blocked the ball on the line, the linesman (Mr Devine) gave a goal even though Tevez was offside and the ball didn't nearly cross the line. Either that or in 95 Henning Berg was sent off for a perfect tackle on Lee Sharpe, Cantona scored the penalty
Anybody watching the Copa America games? It has been quite disappointing. Argentina could have done better, even though Aguero scored the best goal of the tournament so far. Plus, Brazil need to do a LOT better. Anybody seen their game against Venezuela today?? Very disappointed. 0-0, and they missed like 10-12 good chances.
I'll have to wake up at 4 am every day. That sucks ass. But it'll be worth it :]
Error said:
I'll have to wake up at 4 am every day. That sucks ass. But it'll be worth it :]
Joel Was Right
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Jeff Albertson said:
The frustrating thing is we could have won the Carling Cup, and if we had beat Sunderland and Blackburn at home, could have taken the title race up to the final game of the season. We blew every chance we had to go above United in the league - the difference, you felt, was a single goal to change their season.
I think Samir and Clichy should make an agreement with the club that they'll sign new contracts on the premise the club will significantly strengthen and replace Cesc. Show them names. If the club fails this coming season, then Arsenal will agree to sell them at reasonable prices rather than force them to play through their contract.
This summer really is a turning point for the club. I think these players deserve to leave with something. It'd be an injustice if this project failed
Milchmonster said:
I watched it happen live and thought SBS were playing some sketch show, or it was an ad for gatorade or some shit. I honestly just did not know what had happened. Beggars belief how that was missed.
I will be lurking the FM11 network thread also. I've partaken in network CM/FM games before, and they were always great fun, so good luck to you all!
Vivalaraza
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The problem with that is the uncertainty. If the club for example say they will bid for Mata and Hazard and do all they can to get them but Mata goes to City for 35m and Hazard to United for 35m...there is nothing Arsenal can do about that. Nasri will then be at the club for the next season most probably disillusioned and not fully committed. The club may agree to sell him next summer but the clubs that wanted him don't want him anymore, they've moved on and don't want to bid that "reasonable" price.Meus Renaissance said:
In short, the sport, and just the world I guess, waits for nobody. Nasri is not being promised, but guaranteed a title contending side to play with with big ambitions which are being clearly stated. The only thing that would keep him under an agreement like that is a sense of loyalty...which is a long shot in today's game, and from his side, you can see why he'd be not wholly convinced by any promises made to him.
Wengers project has been admirable. No doubt. Entertaining and commendable. But it was always going to suffer because the man at the helm never put winning first. He admitted as much this past season...and that was a stupid thing to do. Wenger can tell Nasri what he likes. If Nasri, Clichy...whoever...reckon the manager is not 110% dying to win...it'll mean nothing.
Joel Was Right
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Messi said:
We'll do an exchange deal. Messi for Cesc. Take it or leave it
Messi said:
Don't think the moves going to happen until Arsenal find a player of decent quality to take his place. They have wilshere, but Ramseys not played much football and dont think he'll be the fabregas replacement. I think the same things going to happen with regards to nasri and clichy. Once they have the replacements ready, they sell.
Whats happening with the move of Sanchez?
K1LLER7 said:
Apparently today is the day barcas current offer expires. But I tend to agree with you.
Papers today around here were saying its going down this week (i doubt this) but according to most rumours barca pretty much have him. United apparently pulled out after he said he wanted to go to spain, same with city.
Yurt said:
I doubt it, I think 38-39 mil with extras maybe adding up to 45 mil.
Madrid trolling is nothing new
. But we will have the last laugh just like last season where we pulled the ultimate troll by lifting the liga and champions league trophies. Cesc to barca's going to happen, but wont suprise me if it doesn't happen this week.
sanchez would be cheaper than neymar if what the papers say are true. Barca getting the better deal definately, snachez > Neymar imo. The new brazil team sucks, they seem to rate any player who plays for brazil as the next big star. they'll get better in the future but no where near the 2002 team.
sanchez would be cheaper than neymar if what the papers say are true. Barca getting the better deal definately, snachez > Neymar imo. The new brazil team sucks, they seem to rate any player who plays for brazil as the next big star. they'll get better in the future but no where near the 2002 team.
Yep. Don't know why Arsenal fans are so reluctant to see him go either, it's an inevitability and he's one player who can generate serious revenue for (unlikely) reinvestment. I'd much rather have a player who wants to be at the club than one dreaming of the other side of the world.Error said:
If I was Wenger I'd rule with an iron fist, have the three players who want out gone by the end of next week and start placing tangible bids for big players.
Although Cesc deserves to leave with the respect and blessing of the club, he's stayed longer than anyone thought and he's always respected the club's fans and wishes.
Nasri on the other hand is a rat faced, despicable twat. He's had an exceptional six months and suddenly he feels entitled to instant silverware.
Messi said:
If the fee ends up being in that range, they need to immediately contact Lille about the availability of Eden Hazard. Even if it it costs them every cent of what they receive from Braca, he's the only young player that has shown glimpses of comparable talent to what they're about to loose.
magnificent83
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What's happening to Arsenal this off season is beginning to sound more and more like the the possibility of an Ewing theory kicking in. http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/print?id=1193711
Joel Was Right
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dschalter said:
I think the fact that Cesc is public about his desire to join Barca is the ace card for Barcelona here
Meus Renaissance said:
People were quick to say Madrid's interest last week was purely a means to drive the price up; however, that's only because everyone knows the player's intentions. The argument could easily be made that no other teams are showing interest because they know that Cesc will just decline a move.
Basically, Arsenal are going to get fucked here. At this point, it's only a matter of how hard they want it.
Cesc will not force the move through and if Barcelona don't pony up and give Arsenal want they want then I expect Fabregas will keep to his word and do his best for our club again next season and given his known respect for our club and manager I just refuse to think that Cesc would refuse to take the field for us if a deal can't be done. He has shown absolute integrity throughout what has been a very hard time for everyone, including him.GQman2121 said:
That is my desired result. Cesc should be allowed to go nowhere. We are too close to winning to lose the crown jewel of our side now.
Kermit The Dog
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Lightning said:
...Winning what?!
Van Persie is more vital to Arsenal's chances of success anyway.
The premier league? So close last season... made it all the more frustrating that we didn't win it.Kermit The Dog said:
And Van Persie is no where near more vital to Arsenal than Fabregas. Not only is Van Persie made of a very delicate material but he's not the same player when Fabregas is not on the pitch making countless chances for him. Van Persie is a class player but Fabregas is just WAY WAY better and that much more important. Van Persie is replaceable, Fabregas is not.
Kermit The Dog
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Lightning said:
But surely you'd agree that you'll be less likely to win it this year than last year? Last year was your great chance.
Perhaps I'm just judging it off last year, when Fabregas always seemed to be injured, and Van Persie seemed their only genuine avenue to goal at times. Could be wrong, that's just how I recall it.
bonesmccoy
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HixxSAFC said:
PES2011 is excellent! A real return to the glory days of the franchise.
Plus, it's tres easy to download and install all the correct names, faces, badges and kits.
Fabregas is talented and its gonna be hard to replace him.
But how the fuck can Arsenal fans forget this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N42dkvKrSj8&feature=related
Just shameful.. he even faked a tackle/pulled away his leg to let him pass.
But how the fuck can Arsenal fans forget this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N42dkvKrSj8&feature=related
Just shameful.. he even faked a tackle/pulled away his leg to let him pass.
Regulus Tera
Romanes Eunt Domus
The only football game I've ever played is FIFA Road to World Cup 98.
If we hang onto Cesc for another year I don't see why we can't win it.Kermit The Dog said:
Man Utd are buying over-priced english players, Man City have money but no intelligence on how to spend it, Chelsea have yet to reveal their hand but with Fabregas I am sure we can match whatever they bring to the table and Liverpool are better under Dalglish but still have a ways to go before being a threat to Arsenal as they are another one in over paying for english players. 35million for Carroll? Fuck off...
Every player makes mistakes and Cesc was a true gentleman and owned up to his mistake. Not to mention that he was playing injured for our benefit because his mere presence lifts the players around him. Okay we didn't win that game but Arsenal and Cesc can hold their heads up high, imo, that they gave it their best against a side that is obviously more talented and made a game of it.Yurt said:
Tim the Wiz
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Regulus Tera said:
I remember loving that game to death back in the day. Can't remember enough to know whether that's primarily nostalgia speaking, though.
If Cesc departs I agree, if Cesc stays no just no but we we'll see soon enough as it's a pretty challenging start to the season and it will likely tell the story.Error said:
We have a great attacking squad, just lacks a bit in defense. Hopefully Wenger sorts that though...
Tim the Wiz
Banned
Error said:
Arsenal will make top 4, for sure. Even without Nasri and Fabregas. I really do rate Wilshere and Ramsey. And if Wenger does sign an Alvarez or Mata, there'll be some genuine fresh talent in that midfield. However, I don't see him sorting out that back five enough this summer to mount an appreciable title challenge--agreed on that front.
The hype surrounding Liverpool re-entering the top 4 is what I wouldn't be too trusting of. I think they'll finish fifth--ahead of Spurs, but behind City and Arsenal.
It's impossible to say until the window closes. If Nasri and Cesc both go, that's a massive amount of your attacking threat and creativity gone. Replacement signings could potentially take time to fit in, and that's only if Wenger is willing to spend over the odds for Mata etc.Tim the Wiz said:
I'm by no means saying that Liverpool will get 4th, but I don't think it's as cut and dry as you are making it.
jamesinclair
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What was Wenger thinking sending Walcott on so early? Thing about Arsenal is, they always try to walk it in.
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