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Football Thread 2011/2012 | OT11 | Roll on the Euros and transfer muppetry
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Gareth Bale
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I asked what was so impressive about those stats when Spain were only 1-0 up.
The Irish fans are wonderful, as are the Orish posters here. Messi, Kyle, Clegg
A wild Fady K appears!
How you doing?!
I think the idea is that the deluge of goals at the end of the game are a direct result of Ireland's fatigue, having chased the ball for such extended periods during the first two thirds of the match.
Thank you for doing my job.
The Irish fans are wonderful, as are the Orish posters here. Messi, Kyle, Clegg
I am a bad Irish fan/representive
but the fans always do the team proud. The fans deserve more from the team.Thanks, Fady.The Irish fans are wonderful, as are the Orish posters here. Messi, Kyle, Clegg
But whilst I would consider Kyle Irish, I'm not sure if he'd feel the same way.
They don't have a Pirlo (ozil and schweini passing isn't as good) and there defence isn't as good IMO. Italy Only conceded 2 goals in qualifying iirc. Germany will concede if they stay on the back foot and if they attack, it'll leave space for iniesta and co. And if they keep torres firing it'll be very difficult for teams.
But anything could happen I guess.
Don't worry Clegg, England will be out soon and we'll join you.
850+ passes from Spain today. Crazy.
Germany are the perfect counter attacking team. I think they'd beat Spain.
Gareth Bale
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I know what he meant, but thank you Arnie
It doesn't always end up that way. This is Ireland. Would those stats have been impressive against a team that can defend? Was anyone impressed after the England friendly?
It doesn't always end up that way. This is Ireland. Would those stats have been impressive against a team that can defend? Was anyone impressed after the England friendly?
The Irish fans are wonderful, as are the Orish posters here. Messi, Kyle, Clegg
Kyle gets a mention but I don't!? Sheesh.
I know what he meant, but thank you Arnie
It doesn't always end up that way. This is Ireland. Would those stats have been impressive against a team that can defend? Was anyone impressed after the England friendly?
Don't know about the England friendly, didn't see it. All I'm saying is that it worked in this game. They had the Irish players chasing the ball from minute 1 and onward.
Their game against Italy didn't allow them to play like this.
They'll lose to England first
Don't forget Liverpool
I think it always was. Still once you get into knockout stages anything can happen so maybe there will be a surprise.
FTFY
Gareth Bale
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Roy Keane was seriously pissed off there
Phantast2k
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Not with Gomez. But, I agree we'd have a fair chance of winning.
Both will be going for the golden boot too
I wonder how does it feels for people like Spanish Wrath, to cheer for Barcelona in every international tournament.
Btw I couldn't care less about Spain, I just tune into their matches to watch Barça players. I actually hope Germany wins this.
Btw I couldn't care less about Spain, I just tune into their matches to watch Barça players. I actually hope Germany wins this.
PrematureQuiche
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Anyone up for some FIFA (360) while I wait for AA?
I agree with most of this.
Spain deserved to win but our defence crumbled at vital moments.
It was the same story when we played Croatia.
I saw in the EURO thread that frank isn't happy about supporting ItaJuve.
I think that's the silliest thing, to be honest. If you can't acknowledge these players as part of a team, you shouldn't be rooting for them. Leave the club bias out of it.
Fixed
Pirlo = Xavi > Schweinsteiger = Kroos = Vidal > everyone else.
I'd argue Schweinsteiger is better than Kroos and on par with the other two for sheer importance to a team. Germany without Schweini and I'd hardly give them a chance.
Broder Salsa
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Haha only just saw that Swansea accidentally put up a photo album of Michael Laudrup on their site, while still not having announced anything.
Well, not according to Clegg!
ATTN: Yurt, Bro!
Fixing the gaps in my jersey collection one at a time
Messi you fucking boss!!
I'm just talking about vision, passing. But of all those players, Schweini and Vidal are the better players, because they are world class also in defensive duties.
And I think Kroos is on par with Schweini passing and vision, and he's just 22... but he's more like Xavi, rather than "the next Schweini".
Gareth Bale
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This is what I thought you were talking about earlier.
Was literally just going to post this. Was checking if Laudrup had been suspended and I saw that.
told y'all
Bild:
- City want 40m for Dzeko.
- Javi Martínez apparently prefers Bayern over other options (Real, Barca, Manchester United and Manchester City). Reason: Financial offer and sporting perspective, Martinez has relatives in Germany, he and his girlfriend even speak a little German. But Bilbao is asking for 40m.
haha, oh City.
- City want 40m for Dzeko.
- Javi Martínez apparently prefers Bayern over other options (Real, Barca, Manchester United and Manchester City). Reason: Financial offer and sporting perspective, Martinez has relatives in Germany, he and his girlfriend even speak a little German. But Bilbao is asking for 40m.
haha, oh City.
£40 million for Dzeko is fucking hilarious.
Even that's optimistic. He's not blossomed as a player at City, he's got a year older and wallowed on the bench. When City signed him he was a prolific first teamer.
Gareth Bale
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I probably do, but there's no way I'd consider playing for Ireland.
As I said when AVB was the favourite for the Liverpool job: he's got some sound tactical ideas but many people believe his personality leaves a lot to be desired. Tony Evans from The Times said that off the record conversations he's had with people in the know indicate that AVB is a 'dick head'. Verbatim. And that's why he was so against the move when it was Liverpool involved.
The guy's a bit sexy though.
The guy's a bit sexy though.
You'd have the team built around you.
It's no like we have anyone else to build it around.
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