Soccer Thread

[Gamblor]

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

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

Lol

[fsquid]

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.

Where the fuck is John Harkes on that list.  It's his fault that I follow Sheffield Wednesday.

[Adam White]

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

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

Lol

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[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.

Where the fuck is John Harkes on that list.  It's his fault that I follow Sheffield Wednesday.

Maybe the author wasn't alive back then?

[Gamblor]

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Not a random team, but you're making that assumption says a lot about you. I always thought that could be the only way someone would choose to support Tottenham, a team whose fans pelt players on stretchers with coins. But then again you think a coach headbutting his player while naked is acceptable so I wouldn't say your standards are much to go on

[Adam White]

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Not a random team, but you're making that assumption says a lot about you. I always thought that could be the only way someone would choose to support Tottenham, a team whose fans pelt players on stretchers with coins. But then again you think a coach headbutting his player while naked is acceptable so I wouldn't say your standards are much to go on

Not random at all, I'm sure. I bet you have 'supported' one of the most successful teams in the history of English football since the day you were born. I always marvel at how many people 'support' clubs like Arsenal, etc for completely 'honest' reasons - yet never really seem to be attracted to less glamorous, less successful sides. There's a phrase for that.

As far as bad fans are concerned, you're on dangerous ground there. You can ask the Turkish residents of Finsbury Park if you need any more evidence.

And I never said I didn't think there was anything acceptable about Pulis (manager) headbutting a player. I said Pulis doesn't seem any worse to me than a number of other managers, in particular Alan Pardew.

[fsquid]

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.

Where the fuck is John Harkes on that list.  It's his fault that I follow Sheffield Wednesday.

Maybe the author wasn't alive back then?

well the man needs to get educated!

[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.

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.

FA Cup fifth round draw just happened. Looks like United drew Blackburn and Spurs drew Fulham. Two decent local derbies.

[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.

FA Cup fifth round draw just happened. Looks like United drew Blackburn and Spurs drew Fulham. Two decent local derbies.

And, all of the big teams, plus Arsenal, were drawn away.   

[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.

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.

FA Cup fifth round draw just happened. Looks like United drew Blackburn and Spurs drew Fulham. Two decent local derbies.

And, all of the big teams, plus Arsenal, were drawn away.   

Spurs probably got the toughest tie of them all. I'll be gutted if they lose to Fulham.

Also saw in the news today that Danny Rose has discussed United's interest in him with the club. Not sure if it's just the usual bit of nothing being turned into a story or if there's anything to it. I'd be very unhappy to lose Rose.

[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.

FA Cup fifth round draw just happened. Looks like United drew Blackburn and Spurs drew Fulham. Two decent local derbies.

And, all of the big teams, plus Arsenal, were drawn away.   

Spurs probably got the toughest tie of them all. I'll be gutted if they lose to Fulham.

Also saw in the news today that Danny Rose has discussed United's interest in him with the club. Not sure if it's just the usual bit of nothing being turned into a story or if there's anything to it. I'd be very unhappy to lose Rose.

You might have lost him, anyway.  He got clobbered in the game against Sunderland and limped off with a bad left knee!

[fsquid]

that free kick by Chelsea.  HAHAAHAH

[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.

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.

FA Cup fifth round draw just happened. Looks like United drew Blackburn and Spurs drew Fulham. Two decent local derbies.

And, all of the big teams, plus Arsenal, were drawn away.   

Spurs probably got the toughest tie of them all. I'll be gutted if they lose to Fulham.

Also saw in the news today that Danny Rose has discussed United's interest in him with the club. Not sure if it's just the usual bit of nothing being turned into a story or if there's anything to it. I'd be very unhappy to lose Rose.

You might have lost him, anyway.  He got clobbered in the game against Sunderland and limped off with a bad left knee!

Yeah, bad news. I hope it's nothing too serious. Spurs have the second-best defence in the league, but that will change without Rose or Vertonghen. And struggling against a club like Sunderland isn't very promising. Last night was the perfect opportunity to gain (slightly) on Chelsea.

[bencrix]

Hard to know for sure about these things, but Danny is reported to have said the injury is "not bad." Should know more soon. Highly doubt that Levy would deal Rose to Man U. The whole Berbatov thing, etc... Even so, I'm even less worried about Pochetino's ability to mould the next star left back in the league. That seems to be his specialty!

[Adam White]

Hard to know for sure about these things, but Danny is reported to have said the injury is "not bad." Should know more soon. Highly doubt that Levy would deal Rose to Man U. The whole Berbatov thing, etc... Even so, I'm even less worried about Pochetino's ability to mould the next star left back in the league. That seems to be his specialty!

If I had to lose one, I'd rather lose Walker. Right backs aren't as hard to come by and Trippier has moments of brilliance. It will be interesting to see how the season plays out. If Spurs don't win the league (let's be honest - they won't) and don't win any silverware, I wonder how many of the players will be tempted to leave. They might stick around for another season. If Poch gets poached by a bigger team, then I bet they lose a number of their stars.