Soccer thread 07/08

10spro · Post by **10spro** » Tue Jun 24, 2008 11:07 am

Lot of talks about D. Villa, A. Arshavin, how about the tournament that L. Podolski is having? Just a goal behind the Spaniard and interest from other clubs are coming including his former one; Cologne.

Besides Liverpool, you can add Arsenal in the teams interested in the services of D. Silva.

davet010 · Post by **davet010** » Tue Jun 24, 2008 11:33 am

Unlike the WC, where there are often surprise players coming to the notice of scouts, this particular tournament has been more the confirmation of the quality of players who were already felt to be good. The one exception may be felt to be Arshavin, but it's fair to say that anyone who watched the UEFA Cup final between ZSP and Rangers will have been left in no doubt that he was a very good player.

fsquid · Post by **fsquid** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 7:38 am

davet010 wrote:C'mon Turkey !!

davet010 · Post by **davet010** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 7:49 am

Last time any German saw the back of Owen was when he'd cracked in his third goal during that 'Magnificent Night in Munich' <TM>

Got the kebabs ready to celebrate tonight, so I'm on a winner either way

fsquid · Post by **fsquid** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 9:10 am

That's because since that game, most people see Owen rolling on the ground clutching his leg or foot every year.

By the way, don't forget this one.

davet010 · Post by **davet010** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 9:33 am

fsquid wrote:That's because since that game, most people see Owen rolling on the ground clutching his leg or foot every year.

By the way, don't forget this one.

Owen's condition would only bother me if City signed him

fsquid · Post by **fsquid** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 9:39 am

You did sign the guy that brought Wembley down.

pk500 · Post by **pk500** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 11:06 am

Feature story on Arshavin for Zeppo:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2008 ... d=football

Take care,
PK

macsomjrr · Post by **macsomjrr** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 3:48 pm

pk500 wrote:Feature story on Arshavin for Zeppo:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2008 ... d=football

Take care,
PK

They aren't kidding when they say "elfish." I think I saw him in a Zelda game once.

Germany is looking bland but still dangerous against Turkey. Podolski's skillful knock in to Schweinstargger (sp?) was a beauty. Turkey's goal really made Lehman looks bad but that hasn't been terribly difficult lately. Turkey's 15 first half shots to Germany's measly 3 stands out a bit. C'mon Turkey, let's beat those Germ....ans.

macsomjrr · Post by **macsomjrr** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 4:31 pm

Lehmann's international career has got to be over after this...

Macca00 · Post by **Macca00** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 4:51 pm

Lucky, lucky Germany. If they play that way against either Spain or Russia they will get destroyed - again, they look like a totally different team when they're the favourites.

I feel for the Turks - playing with a shadow of their first team they outplayed the heavily favoured Germans and continued their never-say-die attitude with that Semih equalizer.

XXXIV · Post by **XXXIV** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 4:51 pm

Great game after great game....

Macca00 · Post by **Macca00** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 5:06 pm

XXXIV wrote:Great game after great game....

Yeah, it's been an awesome tournament.

Can't wait to see Link and his Russian teammates take on Spain.

macsomjrr · Post by **macsomjrr** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 5:23 pm

Macca00 wrote:
XXXIV wrote:Great game after great game....
Yeah, it's been an awesome tournament.

Can't wait to see Link and his Russian teammates take on Spain.

If you think Arshavin's footwork is great, check out his moves with a sword!

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10spro · Post by **10spro** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 5:29 pm

Great game, it could have gone either way really, those Turks never quit I tell you. An inspirational team despite the suspensions and injuries, they controlled the game and it took Germany the last minute to put them away. Too bad, I would have liked to see the full Turkey team make one more comeback.

RobVarak · Post by **RobVarak** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 6:03 pm

macsomjrr wrote: Germany is looking bland but still dangerous

That describes roughly the last 100 years of German football

Fun game. Somebody better start distributing milk cartons with Michael Ballack's picture on them, though. Classy finish by Lahm.

fsquid · Post by **fsquid** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 10:38 pm

That would be Bayern 3 - Turkey 2 if you are scoring at home

Macca00 · Post by **Macca00** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 11:35 pm

fsquid wrote:That would be Bayern 3 - Turkey 2 if you are scoring at home

Congrats, squid.

davet010 · Post by **davet010** » Thu Jun 26, 2008 4:42 pm

Viva Espana - me bet is still on

macsomjrr · Post by **macsomjrr** » Thu Jun 26, 2008 5:12 pm

Viva Espana indeed:) Excellent run for the Russians. Arshavin was sadly absent for much of the final match.

Jimmydeicide · Post by **Jimmydeicide** » Thu Jun 26, 2008 5:45 pm

davet010 wrote:Viva Espana - me bet is still on

Hopefully you break even with all those other times you've bet on spain .

Law of averages in'it ?

10spro · Post by **10spro** » Thu Jun 26, 2008 5:53 pm

They'll miss D. Villa but this team is deeper than just a one-two players. My heart says 'Go Spain' but you never know about those Germans.

RobVarak · Post by **RobVarak** » Thu Jun 26, 2008 6:42 pm

Very disappointing showing by the Russians. I wonder if their earlier loss to the Spanish played too much of a role, as they seemed much more cagey and defensive than they have in the run up. Full marks to the Spanish though.

Macca00 · Post by **Macca00** » Thu Jun 26, 2008 8:32 pm

Captain forehead (Iniesta) and Sergio Ramos in 'played well' shocker.

In other news Luis Aragones has is going to become Fenerbahce's manager next season.

When asked about the job, Aragones replied;

"I'm looking forward to working with those Turkish sh!ts."

fsquid · Post by **fsquid** » Thu Jun 26, 2008 10:20 pm

davet010 wrote:Viva Espana - me bet is still on

yup, put a fiver on Germany just moments ago.