Soccer Thread

[TimmyB]

Yeah, I've been in the discussion on the UK espn site.  Some typical idiots believing that if he hadn't been an American, Swansea wouldn't suck!  Sorry, lads, but they'll suck in May when they are relegated.  I hope Giggs doesn't take this job, as they are a nightmare.

They have a few good players - not sure what the problem is. Bradley clearly wasn't up for the job. They've really slipped, though. They've been pretty consistently mid-table since being promoted. And they even won the League Cup and qualified for the Europa League. If something doesn't change, they're going to be in the Championship next season.

And, I don't disagree with that, but on the other hand, Leicester has a few REALLY good players and the same thing can be said for them.  I just get annoyed with the pomposity of so many English fans, who don't even look at the reality that Tony Pulis is the ONLY English manager in the top half of the table in the PL!  All of the others are from the continent or S.A.

Pulis is Welsh!

But yeah, he's the only British manager in the top half of the table. And there aren't many in the PL at all.

You're right, and I KNEW that.  My bad!  But, I'm sure the Welsh don't mind.   

You have to go all the way down to Bournemouth to find an English manager, if I'm not mistaken.

[Adam White]

Yeah, I've been in the discussion on the UK espn site.  Some typical idiots believing that if he hadn't been an American, Swansea wouldn't suck!  Sorry, lads, but they'll suck in May when they are relegated.  I hope Giggs doesn't take this job, as they are a nightmare.

They have a few good players - not sure what the problem is. Bradley clearly wasn't up for the job. They've really slipped, though. They've been pretty consistently mid-table since being promoted. And they even won the League Cup and qualified for the Europa League. If something doesn't change, they're going to be in the Championship next season.

And, I don't disagree with that, but on the other hand, Leicester has a few REALLY good players and the same thing can be said for them.  I just get annoyed with the pomposity of so many English fans, who don't even look at the reality that Tony Pulis is the ONLY English manager in the top half of the table in the PL!  All of the others are from the continent or S.A.

Pulis is Welsh!

But yeah, he's the only British manager in the top half of the table. And there aren't many in the PL at all.

You're right, and I KNEW that.  My bad!  But, I'm sure the Welsh don't mind.   

You have to go all the way down to Bournemouth to find an English manager, if I'm not mistaken.

Well, with Fat Sam taking over at Crystal Palace, you only need go to London's southern suburbs.

[TimmyB]

Yeah, I've been in the discussion on the UK espn site.  Some typical idiots believing that if he hadn't been an American, Swansea wouldn't suck!  Sorry, lads, but they'll suck in May when they are relegated.  I hope Giggs doesn't take this job, as they are a nightmare.

They have a few good players - not sure what the problem is. Bradley clearly wasn't up for the job. They've really slipped, though. They've been pretty consistently mid-table since being promoted. And they even won the League Cup and qualified for the Europa League. If something doesn't change, they're going to be in the Championship next season.

And, I don't disagree with that, but on the other hand, Leicester has a few REALLY good players and the same thing can be said for them.  I just get annoyed with the pomposity of so many English fans, who don't even look at the reality that Tony Pulis is the ONLY English manager in the top half of the table in the PL!  All of the others are from the continent or S.A.

Pulis is Welsh!

But yeah, he's the only British manager in the top half of the table. And there aren't many in the PL at all.

You're right, and I KNEW that.  My bad!  But, I'm sure the Welsh don't mind.   

You have to go all the way down to Bournemouth to find an English manager, if I'm not mistaken.

Well, with Fat Sam taking over at Crystal Palace, you only need go to London's southern suburbs.

Well, I kinda meant down IN THE TABLE, not directionally!!!   

[Adam White]

Yeah, I've been in the discussion on the UK espn site.  Some typical idiots believing that if he hadn't been an American, Swansea wouldn't suck!  Sorry, lads, but they'll suck in May when they are relegated.  I hope Giggs doesn't take this job, as they are a nightmare.

They have a few good players - not sure what the problem is. Bradley clearly wasn't up for the job. They've really slipped, though. They've been pretty consistently mid-table since being promoted. And they even won the League Cup and qualified for the Europa League. If something doesn't change, they're going to be in the Championship next season.

And, I don't disagree with that, but on the other hand, Leicester has a few REALLY good players and the same thing can be said for them.  I just get annoyed with the pomposity of so many English fans, who don't even look at the reality that Tony Pulis is the ONLY English manager in the top half of the table in the PL!  All of the others are from the continent or S.A.

Pulis is Welsh!

But yeah, he's the only British manager in the top half of the table. And there aren't many in the PL at all.

You're right, and I KNEW that.  My bad!  But, I'm sure the Welsh don't mind.   

You have to go all the way down to Bournemouth to find an English manager, if I'm not mistaken.

Well, with Fat Sam taking over at Crystal Palace, you only need go to London's southern suburbs.

Well, I kinda meant down IN THE TABLE, not directionally!!!   

D'oh!

Interesting, though, that Pulis is the most successful British manager so far this season, with West Brom sitting in 9th place. All the others are in the lower half of the table, with two of the three teams at the bottom of the table having British managers.

Maybe Bradley was out of his depth as an American (I doubt it), but Britain - the country that invented the game - isn't making much of a case for itself.

[TimmyB]

Yeah, I've been in the discussion on the UK espn site.  Some typical idiots believing that if he hadn't been an American, Swansea wouldn't suck!  Sorry, lads, but they'll suck in May when they are relegated.  I hope Giggs doesn't take this job, as they are a nightmare.

They have a few good players - not sure what the problem is. Bradley clearly wasn't up for the job. They've really slipped, though. They've been pretty consistently mid-table since being promoted. And they even won the League Cup and qualified for the Europa League. If something doesn't change, they're going to be in the Championship next season.

And, I don't disagree with that, but on the other hand, Leicester has a few REALLY good players and the same thing can be said for them.  I just get annoyed with the pomposity of so many English fans, who don't even look at the reality that Tony Pulis is the ONLY English manager in the top half of the table in the PL!  All of the others are from the continent or S.A.

Pulis is Welsh!

But yeah, he's the only British manager in the top half of the table. And there aren't many in the PL at all.

You're right, and I KNEW that.  My bad!  But, I'm sure the Welsh don't mind.   

You have to go all the way down to Bournemouth to find an English manager, if I'm not mistaken.

Well, with Fat Sam taking over at Crystal Palace, you only need go to London's southern suburbs.

Well, I kinda meant down IN THE TABLE, not directionally!!!   

D'oh!

Interesting, though, that Pulis is the most successful British manager so far this season, with West Brom sitting in 9th place. All the others are in the lower half of the table, with two of the three teams at the bottom of the table having British managers.

Maybe Bradley was out of his depth as an American (I doubt it), but Britain - the country that invented the game - isn't making much of a case for itself.

He was out of his depth AS A MANAGER, not because of his nationality.  The only place where I can see his nationality hurting him is, we have no idea over here what relegation really means.  The teams at the bottom of the standings (NFL, NBA, NHL, whatever) don't change their playing style in order to stay in the league next year.  Perhaps, THAT is where he made his biggest mistake.

Anyway, I did a little research, comparing USA soccer to England.  In the last six WC's, the USA has reached the quarters once, England twice; Round of 16, USA 3, England 1; out in the group stage, USA 2, England 1; and, did not qualify, USA 0, England 1.  Hardly a record for any Englander to point fingers and laugh at, eh?

[Gamblor]

he doesn't seem so bad

Way off

Really? I guess you know me better than I do.

Lol I know what you meant here, but the way it is actually written is quite funny in a not what you meant sort of way. Just go back man and read old stuff about him. He is essentially a Bobby Knight, but with more vulgarity. Oh god you're going to tell me Bobby Knight was a great coach and those kids needed a beating aren't you? I mean, pretty sure you said you're a Spuds fan so I wouldn't be suprised   

[Adam White]

he doesn't seem so bad

Way off

Really? I guess you know me better than I do.

Lol I know what you meant here, but the way it is actually written is quite funny in a not what you meant sort of way. Just go back man and read old stuff about him. He is essentially a Bobby Knight, but with more vulgarity. Oh god you're going to tell me Bobby Knight was a great coach and those kids needed a beating aren't you? I mean, pretty sure you said you're a Spuds fan so I wouldn't be suprised   

I don't know much of anything about Bobby Knight, so I can't really comment on that. I am quite familiar with Pulis and don't find him any more objectionable than any number of other football managers.

[Adam White]

Anyway, I did a little research, comparing USA soccer to England.  In the last six WC's, the USA has reached the quarters once, England twice; Round of 16, USA 3, England 1; out in the group stage, USA 2, England 1; and, did not qualify, USA 0, England 1.  Hardly a record for any Englander to point fingers and laugh at, eh?

That's the funny thing about it, really. England are always disappointing. Their supporters are always complaining about the team, the manager, the FA, whatever.

Back in 2010, they sent an email around the office celebrating England progressing from the group stage to the round of 16. I enjoyed hitting 'reply all' and congratulating them on a second place finish in the group.

[TimmyB]

Anyway, I did a little research, comparing USA soccer to England.  In the last six WC's, the USA has reached the quarters once, England twice; Round of 16, USA 3, England 1; out in the group stage, USA 2, England 1; and, did not qualify, USA 0, England 1.  Hardly a record for any Englander to point fingers and laugh at, eh?

That's the funny thing about it, really. England are always disappointing. Their supporters are always complaining about the team, the manager, the FA, whatever.

Back in 2010, they sent an email around the office celebrating England progressing from the group stage to the round of 16. I enjoyed hitting 'reply all' and congratulating them on a second place finish in the group.

But, they're so quick to dismiss us lowly Yanks!    TBH, there have been a couple of women on the USA team that I would have play for the men's team, no questions asked!  They have more heart, by far.

[Adam White]

Funny enough, I came across this today:

https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/ten-premier-league-stars-from-the-usa-who-prove-americans-can-be-successful-in-england-154818037.html

I personally think Friedel is the greatest - or one of the greatest. Looks like the USA has done okay providing keepers to the Prem. Guzan didn't make the list, which isn't quite fair, I don't think.

[Adam White]

Spurs have a new site online which shows the new stadium. It has a pretty nice video at the beginning. Worth viewing, as it also shows (briefly) the NFL layout.

http://new-stadium.tottenhamhotspur.com/

[Gamblor]

[bencrix]

Clever, Gamblor...

In any case, the better to flush the Chelsea's of the future...

[TimmyB]

I thought "bowl games" were strictly an American thing!

[Adam White]

I thought "bowl games" were strictly an American thing!

I wouldn't be surprised if that image was created by an American.