Soccer thread 08/09 (will have spoilers!)

10spro · Post by **10spro** » Tue Mar 24, 2009 9:29 pm

Macca00 wrote:Agree with Rob. Would have been wonderful to see the Toronto Maple Leafs in the Blue Square Premiership North.

I am not sure which league would take them.

Rodster · Post by **Rodster** » Tue Mar 24, 2009 9:34 pm

Thanks for answering my question guys.

10spro · Post by **10spro** » Sat Mar 28, 2009 8:03 pm

Despite some late injuries to some of the forwards, England's Beckham gets his record with the national team and his patented crosses still intact.

davet010 · Post by **davet010** » Sun Mar 29, 2009 4:33 am

And with Carlton "WTF am I doing playing for England" Cole out, here comes plan ZZ.....Darren Bent.

That's what happens when I leave the house for 20 mins and Don Fabio hasn't got my mobile number, is it ?

BTW - have a watch of Craig Bellamy's post match interview after Wales' defeat by Finland, it's a classic.

http://www.101greatgoals.com/videodisplay/2286898/

Rodster · Post by **Rodster** » Sun Mar 29, 2009 7:00 pm

I'm watching the replay of the USA vs El Salvador on ESPN360.com. They mentioned Jose Mourinho becoming the US National Coach.

Any truth to this rumor or is it BS?

JRod · Post by **JRod** » Sun Mar 29, 2009 7:23 pm

Rodster wrote:I'm watching the replay of the USA vs El Salvador on ESPN360.com. They mentioned Jose Mourinho becoming the US National Coach.

Any truth to this rumor or is it BS?

Jose has been linked with everyone. I think Dave's Sunday Pub team has been linked with the special one.

10spro · Post by **10spro** » Sun Mar 29, 2009 8:37 pm

Its a matter of time but Jose will be back at the EPL.

Rodster · Post by **Rodster** » Sun Mar 29, 2009 9:17 pm

The US played a sloppy game and were lucky escaping with a tie against El Salvador. A team that hadn't scored a goal against the US team in a long time. fortunately the team capitalized when their keeper left the game with an injury. The scary thing is El Salvador is the weakest team in the conference. Does Landycakes ever shoot the ball?

Every time he has an opportunity he passes the ball. Lets hope they have a better showing this Tues against Trinidad & Tobago.

davet010 · Post by **davet010** » Mon Mar 30, 2009 5:54 am

JRod wrote:
Rodster wrote:I'm watching the replay of the USA vs El Salvador on ESPN360.com. They mentioned Jose Mourinho becoming the US National Coach.

Any truth to this rumor or is it BS?
Jose has been linked with everyone. I think Dave's Sunday Pub team has been linked with the special one.

Only because we have ALL THE MONEY IN THE WORLD, AND ARE RUINING FOOTBALL (according to the corrupt surrender monkey who runs UEFA).

Imagine that...City and Jose together. We could run on pure haterade.

pk500 · Post by **pk500** » Tue Mar 31, 2009 8:59 pm

Shearer taking over as Newcastle manager for the rest of the season:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2009/ap ... er-manager

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story ... nd&cc=5901

Shearer has no coaching experience, but it's not like that could sink Newcastle any deeper. So hey, what the hell!

Big Al can't lose in this one. If Newcastle is relegated, the Toon Army will blame Ashley for ruining the club and leaving JFK and Shearer with sh*t. If Newcastle survives, Shearer's legend only will grow on Tyneside.

Shearer's first match in charge: Chelsea this Saturday at St. James Park. Good effing luck, Al!

Take care,
PK

10spro · Post by **10spro** » Tue Mar 31, 2009 9:48 pm

Well, the Magpies need a big morale boost to avoid delegation and their former captain will provide just that. The remaining schedule favours his inexperience but a good call IMO.

JRod · Post by **JRod** » Tue Mar 31, 2009 10:06 pm

davet010 wrote:
JRod wrote:
Rodster wrote:I'm watching the replay of the USA vs El Salvador on ESPN360.com. They mentioned Jose Mourinho becoming the US National Coach.

Any truth to this rumor or is it BS?
Jose has been linked with everyone. I think Dave's Sunday Pub team has been linked with the special one.
Only because we have ALL THE MONEY IN THE WORLD, AND ARE RUINING FOOTBALL (according to the corrupt surrender monkey who runs UEFA).

Imagine that...City and Jose together. We could run on pure haterade.

Hahahaha....I was actually refering to your actual sunday pub team not Man City!!!! Hahaha!

davet010 · Post by **davet010** » Wed Apr 01, 2009 4:21 am

pk500 wrote:Shearer taking over as Newcastle manager for the rest of the season:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2009/ap ... er-manager

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story ... nd&cc=5901

Shearer has no coaching experience, but it's not like that could sink Newcastle any deeper. So hey, what the hell!

Big Al can't lose in this one. If Newcastle is relegated, the Toon Army will blame Ashley for ruining the club and leaving JFK and Shearer with sh*t. If Newcastle survives, Shearer's legend only will grow on Tyneside.

Shearer's first match in charge: Chelsea this Saturday at St. James Park. Good effing luck, Al!

Take care,
PK

First time I saw this, I thought it was an April Fool's windup.

Shearer's appointment would be great...if the fans played the game. However, it's the players who play (or don't), and he's not exactly very popular with them.

If they get nowt from the Chelsea and Stoke games, then it'll be time to dust off them motorway route maps and check out how to get to Burnley.

I'm still not sure why it's only in England that appointing people with no coaching experience at any level, or indeed badges, is a good idea.

This is becoming like watching a car crash...and now there's a squeal of brakes as the big juggernaut marked 'The Championship' approaches.

davet010 · Post by **davet010** » Wed Apr 01, 2009 4:22 am

JRod wrote:
davet010 wrote:
JRod wrote: Jose has been linked with everyone. I think Dave's Sunday Pub team has been linked with the special one.
Only because we have ALL THE MONEY IN THE WORLD, AND ARE RUINING FOOTBALL (according to the corrupt surrender monkey who runs UEFA).

Imagine that...City and Jose together. We could run on pure haterade.

Hahahaha....I was actually refering to your actual sunday pub team not Man City!!!! Hahaha!

It's alright, just my paranoia....Platini is tapping my phone [wibble]

fsquid · Post by **fsquid** » Wed Apr 01, 2009 8:10 am

I'll get the guide to Championship Football Grounds out and ready for you Newcastle fans.

fsquid · Post by **fsquid** » Wed Apr 01, 2009 2:37 pm

So how s*** will the US look tonight?

Naples39 · Post by **Naples39** » Wed Apr 01, 2009 2:52 pm

fsquid wrote:So how s*** will the US look tonight?

If it's anything like the home match vs T&T in the previous round of qualifying, the game will resemble a leisurely scrimmage of the varsity team versus the JV team.

If I recall, the real fireworks of that match were the RobV/Zeppo summit in the parking lot.

RobVarak · Post by **RobVarak** » Wed Apr 01, 2009 4:31 pm

Naples39 wrote:
fsquid wrote:So how s*** will the US look tonight?
If it's anything like the home match vs T&T in the previous round of qualifying, the game will resemble a leisurely scrimmage of the varsity team versus the JV team.

If I recall, the real fireworks of that match were the RobV/Zeppo summit in the parking lot.

LOL And the only drama of the evening was trying to track each other down inside Toyota Park. The game itself was a snore.

Macca00 · Post by **Macca00** » Wed Apr 01, 2009 7:52 pm

What the hell happened to Argentina?!? Crazyness.

XXXIV · Post by **XXXIV** » Wed Apr 01, 2009 8:15 pm

Macca00 wrote:What the hell happened to Argentina?!? Crazyness.

I just saw that score before the US game started...

..6-1 loss and at home.

Naples39 · Post by **Naples39** » Wed Apr 01, 2009 8:37 pm

I have nothing against Argentina but my strong distaste for Maradona makes me enjoy it a little bit.

XXXIV · Post by **XXXIV** » Wed Apr 01, 2009 8:52 pm

Naples39 wrote:I have nothing against Argentina but my strong distaste for Maradona makes me enjoy it a little bit.

I dont either. The absurdity of it just struck me funny...Im still waiting to hear someone to say April Fools.

Rodster · Post by **Rodster** » Wed Apr 01, 2009 9:41 pm

Jozy Altidore is pretty much the only bright spot for the US team. Donovan is up to his usual setup the goal scorer. Both goals were assists from Donovan to Altidore. One good stat in the US teams favor is they are 15-0-1 when they lead in the second half.

pigpen81 · Post by **pigpen81** » Wed Apr 01, 2009 10:36 pm

El Tri down 2-0 at the half vs. the Hondurans.

Carlos Pavon with a beauty for the second goal.

Sven's last half of soccer as El Tri's gaffer?

fsquid · Post by **fsquid** » Wed Apr 01, 2009 10:54 pm

I hate Mexicans, so won't hurt me a bit.