Soccer Thread

Adam White · May 27, 2016, 03:21:16 PM

So Marcus Rashford just scored a goal within three minutes. Yeah, it's against Australia, but still....

TimmyB · May 27, 2016, 04:06:06 PM

Yeah, I just got home from work. Turned on the TV in time to see the replays of Rooney's goal. Rashford has just made things interesting, for me, at least!

TimmyB · May 31, 2016, 10:00:45 AM

This just in:

Marcus Rashford named to the Euro squad!

http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/36413882

Awesome news for the kid!

Adam White · May 31, 2016, 10:31:35 AM

Quote from: TimmyB on May 31, 2016, 10:00:45 AM
This just in:

Marcus Rashford named to the Euro squad!

http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/36413882

Awesome news for the kid!

Yeah, good for him. I'd have taken Drinkwater over Wilshere, though. Overall, the squad is interesting. They'll probably get knocked out in the round of 16, but one can always hope...

TimmyB · May 31, 2016, 11:07:48 AM

Quote from: Adam White on May 31, 2016, 10:31:35 AM
Quote from: TimmyB on May 31, 2016, 10:00:45 AM
This just in:

Marcus Rashford named to the Euro squad!

http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/36413882

Awesome news for the kid!

Yeah, good for him. I'd have taken Drinkwater over Wilshere, though. Overall, the squad is interesting. They'll probably get knocked out in the round of 16, but one can always hope...

Yeah, Danny has to be asking "What more do I need to do to make it?".

bencrix · May 31, 2016, 02:55:46 PM

QuoteYeah, Danny has to be asking "What more do I need to do to make it?".

Maybe: get a Beckham hair cut and some tattoos, rack up various injuries, play as little as possible, etc.

In seriousness, the ONLY remotely sensible rationale for Wilshere would have to have something to do w/ how "fresh" me *might* be as a result of playing very little. However, since Drinkwater logged a lot less hours than most on the squad (due to limited cups and no European soccer), this too is ridiculous, in my opinion.

bencrix · June 03, 2016, 09:09:39 AM

TimmyB - you're fav CB, Chris Smalling, with the winner against Ronaldo-less Portugal!

TimmyB · June 03, 2016, 09:29:19 AM

Quote from: bencrix on June 03, 2016, 09:09:39 AM
TimmyB - you're fav CB, Chris Smalling, with the winner against Ronaldo-less Portugal!

Yeah, I saw that. They keep trying to find a place for Rooney, but they couldn't score against 10-man Portugal until the death, and that was by the least likely suspect!

Adam White · June 06, 2016, 06:24:32 AM

Vardy to Arsenal on a four year/£20 million contract. Can't quite decide if this makes sense or not.

https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/arsenal-more-than-most-clubs-in-the-english-game-015712099.html

TimmyB · June 06, 2016, 08:22:16 AM

Quote from: Adam White on June 06, 2016, 06:24:32 AM
Vardy to Arsenal on a four year/£20 million contract. Can't quite decide if this makes sense or not.

https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/arsenal-more-than-most-clubs-in-the-english-game-015712099.html

BBC is saying it hasn't happened, yet. Vardy still mulling it over. Probably wants to see if LC can up his wages to the same level.

Adam White · June 06, 2016, 08:37:16 AM

Quote from: TimmyB on June 06, 2016, 08:22:16 AM
Quote from: Adam White on June 06, 2016, 06:24:32 AM
Vardy to Arsenal on a four year/£20 million contract. Can't quite decide if this makes sense or not.

https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/arsenal-more-than-most-clubs-in-the-english-game-015712099.html

BBC is saying it hasn't happened, yet. Vardy still mulling it over. Probably wants to see if LC can up his wages to the same level.

Yeah, it's not happened yet, though everyone seems to be treating it as if it's inevitable. I'd say it's a good move for him - whether or not it is a good move for Arsenal is open to debate!

Apparently they also want Mahrez.

TimmyB · June 06, 2016, 08:51:32 AM

Quote from: Adam White on June 06, 2016, 08:37:16 AM
Quote from: TimmyB on June 06, 2016, 08:22:16 AM
Quote from: Adam White on June 06, 2016, 06:24:32 AM
Vardy to Arsenal on a four year/£20 million contract. Can't quite decide if this makes sense or not.

https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/arsenal-more-than-most-clubs-in-the-english-game-015712099.html

BBC is saying it hasn't happened, yet. Vardy still mulling it over. Probably wants to see if LC can up his wages to the same level.

Yeah, it's not happened yet, though everyone seems to be treating it as if it's inevitable. I'd say it's a good move for him - whether or not it is a good move for Arsenal is open to debate!

Apparently they also want Mahrez.

Arsenal might be a little bit in "panic mode", if they do give him a 4-year deal. They are probably seeing MU, MC, LP all getting SO much better, Chelsea bouncing back, Tottenham being solid, etc.

Adam White · June 06, 2016, 02:23:40 PM

Any ideas on what restaurants, etc might be showing the Euros? I will be in town for a few of the matches and would like to try to go somewhere (rather than just watch at my in-laws' house).

TimmyB · June 07, 2016, 09:53:20 PM

Well, I called 3-1 for tonight's game with CR. Zusi just made it 4-0. Who knew?

pierre · June 08, 2016, 08:08:45 AM

Quote from: Adam White on June 06, 2016, 02:23:40 PM
Any ideas on what restaurants, etc might be showing the Euros? I will be in town for a few of the matches and would like to try to go somewhere (rather than just watch at my in-laws' house).

With the matches being on ESPN, you can probably catch them at any sports bar.

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