Soccer Thread

Adam White · June 08, 2016, 10:02:25 AM

Thanks Pierre.

I guess I was looking for a place that's making an effort. I'm sure I can sort something.

TimmyB · June 11, 2016, 02:02:21 PM

Soccer junkies' dream-week, coming up. Four to five games, almost every day, between Copa and Euros!!!

Adam White · June 11, 2016, 02:30:49 PM

Quote from: TimmyB on June 11, 2016, 02:02:21 PM
Soccer junkies' dream-week, coming up. Four to five games, almost every day, between Copa and Euros!!!

Waiting for the England match to start in 30 minutes. I see Wales beat Slovakia earlier.

TimmyB · June 11, 2016, 05:41:10 PM

Quote from: Adam White on June 11, 2016, 02:30:49 PM
Quote from: TimmyB on June 11, 2016, 02:02:21 PM
Soccer junkies' dream-week, coming up. Four to five games, almost every day, between Copa and Euros!!!

Waiting for the England match to start in 30 minutes. I see Wales beat Slovakia earlier.

I was just sitting in the back yard of a friend who moved here from England, watching the score update on my phone. OK, three minutes to kill off. Then... oh, dear!!! It was even worse when I got home and saw the replay of how soft of a goal they gave up.

Adam White · June 11, 2016, 06:08:59 PM

Quote from: TimmyB on June 11, 2016, 05:41:10 PM
Quote from: Adam White on June 11, 2016, 02:30:49 PM
Quote from: TimmyB on June 11, 2016, 02:02:21 PM
Soccer junkies' dream-week, coming up. Four to five games, almost every day, between Copa and Euros!!!

Waiting for the England match to start in 30 minutes. I see Wales beat Slovakia earlier.

I was just sitting in the back yard of a friend who moved here from England, watching the score update on my phone. OK, three minutes to kill off. Then... oh, dear!!! It was even worse when I got home and saw the replay of how soft of a goal they gave up.

Yeah, not good at all. They totally deserved to win that match. Well, they should have, at least. Wales are now top of the group

TimmyB · June 11, 2016, 06:11:29 PM

Big USA game in an hour. You gonna stay up late and watch it?

Adam White · June 11, 2016, 06:35:24 PM

Quote from: TimmyB on June 11, 2016, 06:11:29 PM
Big USA game in an hour. You gonna stay up late and watch it?

Might see if I can stream it. It's not playing on Freeview.

CCMjax · June 13, 2016, 11:58:04 AM

Good win for the US! Good to see Brooks is finally playing like he's got a pair. He was a beast all game. He and Cameron need to play like that every game, use their size and physicality against smaller and speedier opponents.

bencrix · June 13, 2016, 02:19:31 PM

Yes, the Copa is shaping up interestingly for USA. Defense looks really solid, midfield (reasonably) competent, attackers are scoring goals. Meanwhile, Brazil & Uruguay eliminated?!

Adam White · June 13, 2016, 02:35:11 PM

Ireland just drew 1-1 with Sweden, thereby eclipsing their performance at Euro 2012.

Overall, the Euros have been kind of boring so far, if I'm honest.

TimmyB · June 13, 2016, 08:05:08 PM

Quote from: CCMjax on June 13, 2016, 11:58:04 AM
Good win for the US! Good to see Brooks is finally playing like he's got a pair. He was a beast all game. He and Cameron need to play like that every game, use their size and physicality against smaller and speedier opponents.

Brooks was MOM, by a mile. Simply dominated. Hopefully, that continues.

TimmyB · June 13, 2016, 08:09:53 PM

Quote from: Adam White on June 13, 2016, 02:35:11 PM
Ireland just drew 1-1 with Sweden, thereby eclipsing their performance at Euro 2012.

Overall, the Euros have been kind of boring so far, if I'm honest.

Agreed. Lots of 1-0, tons of possession, little actual scoring or even chances. Sadly, much of what I'm used to from watching United this past season!

bencrix · June 14, 2016, 07:57:54 AM

QuoteOverall, the Euros have been kind of boring so far, if I'm honest.

That England / Russia draw aside, I agree. The epitome was yesterday's Italy - Belgium result. Fantastic counter-attack goal, followed by 80+ minutes of some of the world's best attacking talent frustrated by one of the world's most boring (but effective) footballing styles. If it wasn't for Buffon's personality, watching Italy would be much harder.

Adam White · June 14, 2016, 08:27:06 AM

Quote from: bencrix on June 14, 2016, 07:57:54 AM
QuoteOverall, the Euros have been kind of boring so far, if I'm honest.

That England / Russia draw aside, I agree. The epitome was yesterday's Italy - Belgium result. Fantastic counter-attack goal, followed by 80+ minutes of some of the world's best attacking talent frustrated by one of the world's most boring (but effective) footballing styles. If it wasn't for Buffon's personality, watching Italy would be much harder.

That Belgium match was terrible - though it did have two goals and wasn't a draw - so it had a bit more to recommend it.

Was thinking that watching Belgium was much like watching Spurs (of late) - so much potential, so much hype...so much disappointment.

bencrix · June 14, 2016, 12:53:34 PM

QuoteWas thinking that watching Belgium was much like watching Spurs (of late) - so much potential, so much hype...so much disappointment.

Ouch! Yes, I see your point, especially since there are several Spurs players lining up for Belgium (not to mention the core of England's squad). Belgium probably should have fielded one more (Dembele) instead of Fellaini.

Though to be fair, Spurs were never really in the title hunt and finishing 3rd being Arsenal, despite a string of bad to embarrassing results at the end of the season, far exceeded all pre-season expectations - most reasonable Spurs fans did not expect UCL qualification until sometime after the new stadium is finished.

So, they are way ahead of schedule and there is nothing really to be disappointed about (and Belgium may still come good!)