The Soccer Thread

[MPC]

http://yahoo article about eddie johnson looking to make a move to the premier league.

[shnsajax]

Adebayor 2nd vs. Tottenham = Goal of the Week

 

but then I saw this one. This should maybe be a poll, but I know only a few of us would even vote :-).

 

Cesc Fabregas go ahead vs. Tottenham

 

And I had thought Arsenal were maybe a year away from really contending for the League this season.

[shnsajax]

Beasley had a late goal in Rangers 4-2 loss to Hearts today.

[TruffleShuffle]

I know it's womens soccer but...

 

Abby Wambach just had a very nice goal for the US against Sweden. She had a great chest trap off a cross and hit a nice half-volley past the goalie to give the US a 2-0 lead.

 

nothin wrong with that... i like watching the ladies play. They looked very strong against Sweden; a better all-around game than against Korea. 2-0 was the final and the U.S. team definitely carried the play throughout. If they can play that way for the remainder of the tourney, I'd expect them to win.

[wolf stansson]

I wonder who is going to end up buying Clint after this season?

[wolf stansson]

If it were legal, I would have just placed my first wager on a soccer match ever. Again, if it were legal, there would only be one game currently available to still bet on in England. That would be New Castle v Derby County.

 

If I was going to place a bet on this game, I would bet 20 dollars that there would be more than 2.5 goals total.

[Jon]

Finally got around to watching the US/Brazil match and it sure looked like I missed a pretty entertaining one. The officiating was a shame, but I was impressed overall.

[MPC]

I wonder who is going to end up buying Clint after this season?

 

as long as he stays in the prem, i'd be happy.

[wolf stansson]

If it were legal, I would have just placed my first wager on a soccer match ever. Again, if it were legal, there would only be one game currently available to still bet on in England. That would be New Castle v Derby County.

 

If I was going to place a bet on this game, I would bet 20 dollars that there would be more than 2.5 goals total.

I just bet on an MLS game. What is my life coming to?

 

Come on Houston for the win!

[MPC]

If it were legal, I would have just placed my first wager on a soccer match ever. Again, if it were legal, there would only be one game currently available to still bet on in England. That would be New Castle v Derby County.

 

If I was going to place a bet on this game, I would bet 20 dollars that there would be more than 2.5 goals total.

I just bet on an MLS game. What is my life coming to?

 

Come on Houston for the win!

 

if it were legal, where would you hypothetically be betting on-line?

[wolf stansson]

If it were legal, I would have just placed my first wager on a soccer match ever. Again, if it were legal, there would only be one game currently available to still bet on in England. That would be New Castle v Derby County.

 

If I was going to place a bet on this game, I would bet 20 dollars that there would be more than 2.5 goals total.

I just bet on an MLS game. What is my life coming to?

 

Come on Houston for the win!

 

if it were legal, where would you hypothetically be betting on-line?

Yes, and I would hypothetically have just won some cash on the easiest, most predictable bet ever: Houston vs Los Angeles and if Houston wins they clinch a playoff berth and regain first in the west. No way the Galaxy was going to be able to stop that.

[Marco4]

If it were legal, I would have just placed my first wager on a soccer match ever. Again, if it were legal, there would only be one game currently available to still bet on in England. That would be New Castle v Derby County.

 

If I was going to place a bet on this game, I would bet 20 dollars that there would be more than 2.5 goals total.

 

I would bet, say, £5 on Michael Owen being injured again.

 

(Newcastle is one word, by the way. It 'abbreviates' to Toon')

[Marco4]

Feilhaber just came on for Derby who lead 1-0 with about 10 minutes left.

[wolf stansson]

Feilhaber just came on for Derby who lead 1-0 with about 10 minutes left.

Hopefully he scores a quick double and I make money.

 

Seriously, all of a sudden Derby decided it has competent defense?

 

Owen can't stay hot and score a few?

 

Thanks, guys.

(Newcastle is one word, by the way. It 'abbreviates' to Toon')

The English language is weird when used by it's inventors.

[Marco4]

Owen can't stay hot and score a few?

Owen went off - I wasn't listening at the time, but the commentators say he looked like he had a 'twinge'.

 

Injury time now, 4 minutes.

[Marco4]

Game over. Toon get fried.

[USSoccer]

Owen can't stay hot and score a few?

Owen went off - I wasn't listening at the time, but the commentators say he looked like he had a 'twinge'.

 

Injury time now, 4 minutes.

 

Michael Owen must infuriate people in England. He's like an Italian sports car.

[soccer10k]

For those who don't know, the Champions League group stage begins tomorrow. FC Porto-Liverpool is on ESPN2 tomorrow and Sporting Lisbon-Man United is on Wednesday.

 

Schedule

Standings

 

Group C (Lazio, Olympiacos, Real Madrid, Werder Bremen) and Group D (AC Milan, Benfica, Celtic) look like the toughest groups.

 

Man United and Roma are also paired together in Group F.

[Marco4]

Michael Owen must infuriate people in England. He's like an Italian sports car.

Everyone loves him.

 

I think he was over-played, because of Liverpool's desperation to find a partner for Fowler and a replacement for Rush, too young and finds himself injury prone now - and has been for a while now. Too much stress on the still-developing body is not such a good thing.

[Marco4]

For those who don't know, the Champions League group stage begins tomorrow. FC Porto-Liverpool is on ESPN2 tomorrow and Sporting Lisbon-Man United is on Wednesday.

 

Schedule

Standings

 

Group C (Lazio, Olympiacos, Real Madrid, Werder Bremen) and Group D (AC Milan, Benfica, Celtic) look like the toughest groups.

 

Man United and Roma are also paired together in Group F.

 

I'm supporting (as ever) Valencia and Olympique de Marseille in this year's tournament. I expect more from the former than the latter, who couldn't win a prize in a Reader's Digest draw at the moment.

[Marco4]

Oh, and additionally, I might (25% chance, apparently) be going to Anfield to see Liverpool against OM. My mate is certainly going.

 

Unless he contracts dengue fever or something.

 

I don't think my shipment will make it in in time.

[wolf stansson]

I'm thinking I'm going to put a little something on Liverpool - Porto. Rafa rested Torres, Gerrard and Babel this weekend, so they should be fresh.

[Marco4]

He rested Kuyt, as well.

 

Liverpool 2-0.

[wolf stansson]

Chelsea down 1-0 to Rosenborg after 30'.

 

I'd love to hear some of Jose's excuses if somehow Rosenborg holds out. That would be beautiful.

[Marco4]

ALLEZ L'OM!