The Soccer Thread

[wolf stansson]

http://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2012/august/30/jol-closing-in-on-duo

“There is still nothing on the table but discussions are ongoing with more than one club,” said Jol. “I expect a few things to happen soon. We are talking to several clubs but it is up to him and his desire to go to a Champions League club.

 

“Maybe that won’t happen but certainly I expect a few clubs to be in the mix for him. Sunderland is one of them but I think that will be difficult. There are different clubs with different scenarios and different ideas but we know exactly what we want and if other clubs come up with the right deal then we’ll do it.”

As I expected, re: Sunderland.

[wolf stansson]

I don't want to be this guy (amateur media critic), but the Fox Soccer crew are terrible. Rob Stone, Warren Barton, Eric Wynalda and Brian McBride are all fine, but as the sum of their parts, they're still really bland and mediocre.

FSC, NBC Sports and ESPN all have a better soccer crew.

 

They were really going hard yesterday (I watched it this morning getting ready for work) about how cool it was that Sacha Kljestan is the lone American in the champions league and I'm screaming at my TV that Jermaine Jones is American.

First, pointing out who the Americans are in a Champions League preview show is bush league and dumb. Second, if you're going to be bush league and dumb, be correct in what you say. It's very basic knowledge of a)the teams left in the competition and b) America's player pool.

 

By the way, Ibrahim Affelay moved to Schalke. They're going to be a factor in whichever group they end up in. I'm excited to watch and see how far JJ can go.

 

Also, Michael Bradley is out for a month with a strained quad, so we're going to have to play the qualifier in Jamaica without him.

[shnsajax]

I like Affelay a lot. Curious to see what he can do in an elevated role.

[shnsajax]

City, Real, Ajax, and Borrusia D all together. Sorry Ajax.

[Guest]

City, Real, Ajax, and Borrusia D all together. Sorry Ajax.

 

And City probably figured they'd have an easier group than they had last year. So much for that.

[shnsajax]

Not sure why, but I love it when the group of death is Group D.

 

Here is the rest:

A Porto Dynamo Kiev Paris Saint-Germain Dinamo Zagreb

B Arsenal Schalke Olympiacos Montpellier

C AC Milan Zenit St. Petersburg Anderlecht Malaga

D Real Madrid Manchester City Ajax Borussia Dortmund

E Chelsea Shakhtar Donetsk Juventus Nordsjaelland

F Bayern Munich Valencia Lille Bate Borisov

G Barcelona Benfica Spartak Moskow Celtic

H Manchester United Braga Galatasaray CFR Cluj

[wolf stansson]

Andy Carroll, who's potential now and production last season, is/was not equal to Jozy Altidore's, has been loaned to West Ham United with an option to buy.

[shnsajax]

Andy Carroll, who's potential now and production last season, is/was not equal to Jozy Altidore's, has been loaned to West Ham United with an option to buy.

 

With Walcott now staying I wonder if that is all that is needed for the Dempsey move to happen.

[USSoccer]

Now all the reports say Fulham rejected a swap deal and LFC have moved on, and Sunderland is the only team in it now.

 

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[Guest]

Now all the reports say Fulham rejected a swap deal and LFC have moved on, and Sunderland is the only team in it now.

 

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I'd think there's still a small chance he joins Tottenham if they do end up selling Van der Vaart.

[wolf stansson]

Now all the reports say Fulham rejected a swap deal and LFC have moved on, and Sunderland is the only team in it now.

 

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I'd think there's still a small chance he joins Tottenham if they do end up selling Van der Vaart.

He's going to Liverpool. This is all classic negotiation posturing. In the past 48 I've read multiple reports that Sunderland walked away too. They're all just taking advantage of the weak position Clint put Fulham in.

[wvcbxl]

Not sure why, but I love it when the group of death is Group D.

 

Here is the rest:

...

E Chelsea Shakhtar Donetsk Juventus Nordsjaelland

...

 

Ample opportunity to learn how to curse in Danish after that draw. :wink:

[wvcbxl]

They were really going hard yesterday (I watched it this morning getting ready for work) about how cool it was that Sacha Kljestan is the lone American in the champions league and I'm screaming at my TV that Jermaine Jones is American.

First, pointing out who the Americans are in a Champions League preview show is bush league and dumb. Second, if you're going to be bush league and dumb, be correct in what you say. It's very basic knowledge of a)the teams left in the competition and b) America's player pool.

 

You can add Michael Parkhurst as well. :wink:

[USSoccer]

 

Also, Michael Bradley is out for a month with a strained quad, so we're going to have to play the qualifier in Jamaica without him.

 

Dammit

[wvcbxl]

Now all the reports say Fulham rejected a swap deal and LFC have moved on, and Sunderland is the only team in it now.

 

FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF

 

Confirmation of Charlie Adam from LFC to Stoke seems to pave the way for Clint.

 

"Liverpool called Chelsea to enquire about Benayoun but have since dropped their interest because they are confident Dempsey will join from Fulham before the deadline."

 

10 hrs to go

[wolf stansson]

They were really going hard yesterday (I watched it this morning getting ready for work) about how cool it was that Sacha Kljestan is the lone American in the champions league and I'm screaming at my TV that Jermaine Jones is American.

First, pointing out who the Americans are in a Champions League preview show is bush league and dumb. Second, if you're going to be bush league and dumb, be correct in what you say. It's very basic knowledge of a)the teams left in the competition and b) America's player pool.

 

You can add Michael Parkhurst as well. :wink:

That's right!

 

 

Gio Dos Santos to Real Mallorca. Don't know if that will help or hurt his work ethic, but Spain is obviously a great fit for him.

[shnsajax]

From the soccernet blog:

Jon Carter: BREAKING: Liverpool have made a move to sign Clint Dempsey. Discussions are ongoing and it's the move the American wants. Not Villa, who are also trying to sign him.

[wolf stansson]

They were really going hard yesterday (I watched it this morning getting ready for work) about how cool it was that Sacha Kljestan is the lone American in the champions league and I'm screaming at my TV that Jermaine Jones is American.

First, pointing out who the Americans are in a Champions League preview show is bush league and dumb. Second, if you're going to be bush league and dumb, be correct in what you say. It's very basic knowledge of a)the teams left in the competition and b) America's player pool.

 

You can add Michael Parkhurst as well. :wink:

That's right!

May be able to add Oguchi Onyewu to the list if the Anderlecht interest turns into a transfer. Back to Belgium a few years older and many steps slower?

[wolf stansson]

From the soccernet blog:

Jon Carter: BREAKING: Liverpool have made a move to sign Clint Dempsey. Discussions are ongoing and it's the move the American wants. Not Villa, who are also trying to sign him.

Sky tweeted similarly.

[wolf stansson]

COME ON YOU SPURS

@FOXSoccer Sources: TOTTENHAM have made a late bid for Clint Dempsey

 

Dan Levy seems to have a nose for value in the transfer window. Bale, VdV, Adebayor, Demebele, Parker etc. Sharp exec.

[wolf stansson]

They were really going hard yesterday (I watched it this morning getting ready for work) about how cool it was that Sacha Kljestan is the lone American in the champions league and I'm screaming at my TV that Jermaine Jones is American.

First, pointing out who the Americans are in a Champions League preview show is bush league and dumb. Second, if you're going to be bush league and dumb, be correct in what you say. It's very basic knowledge of a)the teams left in the competition and b) America's player pool.

 

You can add Michael Parkhurst as well. :wink:

That's right!

May be able to add Oguchi Onyewu to the list if the Anderlecht interest turns into a transfer. Back to Belgium a few years older and many steps slower?

He's apparently in Malaga. Still champs league, but that's a bad buy for them. Gooch is past it.

[wolf stansson]

@FOXSoccer

And now: Clint Dempsey. We can confirm that LIVERPOOL have made an improved bid.

[wvcbxl]

May be able to add Oguchi Onyewu to the list if the Anderlecht interest turns into a transfer. Back to Belgium a few years older and many steps slower?

 

Zero chance; Anderlecht just acquired 22 yr old Bram Nuytinck from NEC Breda to bolster it's defense.

[Guest]

COME ON YOU SPURS

@FOXSoccer Sources: TOTTENHAM have made a late bid for Clint Dempsey

 

Dan Levy seems to have a nose for value in the transfer window. Bale, VdV, Adebayor, Demebele, Parker etc. Sharp exec.

 

YES PLEASE.

 

Also, VdV was sold to Hamburg which would open up a spot for Clint.

[wvcbxl]

Only four hours left. 8-[