Soccer Thread 2012-13 - Page 20

DaddyTorgo · 03-09-2013, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by rowech

Wow....that could be it now.

My thoughts exactly. That's two more losses for them, assuming all goes well and he only misses 2 games...with a back injury who even knows how long it will actually be.

They were going to lose in Mexico City anyways, but they need 3pts from Costa Rica.

I guess their next matches after that aren't till June, so presumably he'll be healed and ready to go by then though.

NorvTurnerOverdrive · 03-09-2013, 08:46 AM

guzan's been really good this year. given the circumstances you could make a case that he's the better start given that he's used to playing behind a shoddy defense and sees a ton of shots every game

sovereignstar v2 · 03-09-2013, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by NorvTurnerOverdrive

guzan's been really good this year. given the circumstances you could make a case that he's the better start given that he's used to playing behind a shoddy defense and sees a ton of shots every game

Yeah, Guzan looked very good against City last week. And I think Howard is overrated by quite a few U.S. fans to be honest.

Big Fo · 03-09-2013, 04:46 PM

It's not really a big deal.

Chortling at DT saying Guzan in goal = a home loss vs. Costa Rica.

Ryan S · 03-09-2013, 05:00 PM

If an injured goalkeeper is going to make such a big difference, it is probably not a game you deserve to win anyway.

DaddyTorgo · 03-09-2013, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Fo

It's not really a big deal.

Chortling at DT saying Guzan in goal = a home loss vs. Costa Rica.

I guess we'll see.

I just don't think this team is good enough to withstand these sorts of things.

bhlloy · 03-09-2013, 08:55 PM

You guys are hilarious. Where does Guzan play anyway? The fourth division in Holland or something? Wait, he's a starting Premiership goalie who has arguably been just as good as Howard this season on a far shittier team?

Clearly the US is doomed. Doooooomed.

DaddyTorgo · 03-09-2013, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by bhlloy

You guys are hilarious. Where does Guzan play anyway? The fourth division in Holland or something? Wait, he's a starting Premiership goalie who has arguably been just as good as Howard this season on a far shittier team?

Clearly the US is doomed. Doooooomed.

Hopefully.

I'm doom and gloom on the US team though.

saldana · 03-10-2013, 10:26 AM

The shot from Shittu from 45 yards might be one of the most amazing shot I have ever seen..only a great save kept it from being truly amazing.

sovereignstar v2 · 03-10-2013, 11:03 AM

God fucking dammit. Gus Johnson doing the United-Chelsea game.

Big Fo · 03-10-2013, 11:50 AM

Gus Johnson is one thing. But Gus Johnson with Ian Wright, that's worse. And I'm not sure how smart it is for Fox to partner Johnson with a different analyst/color guy each time out.

And why is Liverpool - Spurs on at the same time as this anyway? It just seems dumb.

saldana · 03-10-2013, 11:54 AM

OMG, chelsea looks like ass....back 4 are shit without terry.

sovereignstar v2 · 03-10-2013, 11:57 AM

HE PUTS IT IN THE SIX

kingfc22 · 03-10-2013, 12:13 PM

First time I've been able to catch a game with Gus at the mic.

Ugh. Brutal. Stick to football and basketball Gus.

sovereignstar v2 · 03-10-2013, 01:18 PM

Chelsea absolutely dominating the second half. Rio with a cheap shot on Torres. Should've seen red and if retrospective action isn't taking, well....

sovereignstar v2 · 03-10-2013, 01:56 PM

Easy Mac · 03-10-2013, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by sovereignstar v2

Chelsea absolutely dominating the second half. Rio with a cheap shot on Torres. Should've seen red and if retrospective action isn't taking, well....

Dude take off the sky blue tints. That's not even a foul.

sovereignstar v2 · 03-10-2013, 02:52 PM

He purposely walks up right behind him and clips him. Are you blind?

Easy Mac · 03-10-2013, 03:02 PM

A mild gust would have knocked Torres down. He didn't even extend the arm. He bumps him, and Torres falls like every other Spaniard. If anything Torres raised his elbow on the jump ball.

sovereignstar v2 · 03-10-2013, 03:13 PM

I can only imagine what'd happen if that was Balotelli. Or if Balotelli (or even Gareth Barry) was sarcastically applauding the UCL ref last week.

sovereignstar v2 · 03-10-2013, 03:15 PM

Absolute scourge he is:

Arles · 03-10-2013, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Easy Mac

A mild gust would have knocked Torres down. He didn't even extend the arm. He bumps him, and Torres falls like every other Spaniard. If anything Torres raised his elbow on the jump ball.

Agreed. Rio took a shot from Torres on the 50-50 ball and wanted to give him a little elbow on the way back to let him know he will remember it. That happens multiple times a game. Torres went down the moment he felt something, but it was pretty weak. Even Luis Suarez would say that was soft.

Still, Rio could have gotten sent off if the linesman saw "Greg Louganis" Torres take that dive.

NorvTurnerOverdrive · 03-12-2013, 08:26 AM

Former Inter and Newcastle striker Obafemi Martins has reportedly paid €3 million to buy out his contract with Levante so he can join the Seattle Sounders.

his motivation was moving his family to the u.s. i wonder what kind of presence mls has in african nations. i think we've tapped out central america and africa would be a good pipeline

Marc Vaughan · 03-12-2013, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by sovereignstar v2

I have to say I don't think that was anything at all - not sure if it was an intentional trip or not (don't think so myself) .... but even Torres didn't try and make anything of it ...

DaddyTorgo · 03-12-2013, 09:11 AM

Agreed

SirFozzie · 03-12-2013, 03:40 PM

This just in: Lionel Messi is good.

Crapshoot · 03-12-2013, 04:11 PM

Jesus. Barcelona in full-flow is scary.

whomario · 03-12-2013, 04:14 PM

Milan still only need 1 goal.

the other match, Schalke-Galatasaray, is also very fun. 2:2 now, schalke needing to win to advance.

DaddyTorgo · 03-12-2013, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by whomario

Milan still only need 1 goal.

the other match, Schalke-Galatasaray, is also very fun. 2:2 now, schalke needing to win to advance.

Believe I called this after the first leg.

Too bad though - would have been nice to see Barca go out.

sovereignstar v2 · 03-12-2013, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Marc Vaughan

I have to say I don't think that was anything at all - not sure if it was an intentional trip or not (don't think so myself) .... but even Torres didn't try and make anything of it ...

I would have liked to have seen that gobsmack do that to certain other Premier League players and not one who is basically a shattered boy. It was absolutely intentional. I'm more pissed off about the clapping incident. Gareth Barry was banned for talking with the referee after the last derby and the coward Ferdinand isn't punished one bit. It's ridiculous.

whomario · 03-13-2013, 01:03 PM

Big Fo · 03-13-2013, 03:28 PM

Sick goal by Isco.

sovereignstar v2 · 03-13-2013, 05:56 PM

saldana · 03-14-2013, 05:06 PM

gotta wonder why in the world they let torres take that penalty...if steua had scored after he missed, the fans probably would have lit stamford bridge on fire.

sovereignstar v2 · 03-17-2013, 01:25 PM

This was missed by Mark Halsey today. English referees are just atrocious nowadays.

Big Fo · 03-18-2013, 06:47 AM

Totti is still the man:

Marc Vaughan · 03-18-2013, 08:14 AM

In case anyone missed the most important result from yesterday - Brighton thumped Palace 3-0 .... beating our fiercest rivals who also have by far the best striker in the division at present, awesome stuff.

(which leaves us ... as usual, knocking on the play-off places hopefully ...)

GrantDawg · 03-18-2013, 04:32 PM

US team announcement, and it is missing, like, everyone.

SirFozzie · 03-19-2013, 12:05 PM

I might have well titled this post PING: DaddyTorgo

Verizon FIOS has signed a deal with BeIN Sport, and it should be on all FIOS networks by mid april. You're going to need a pretty beefy package to get it though, no ala carte)

DaddyTorgo · 03-19-2013, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by SirFozzie

I might have well titled this post PING: DaddyTorgo

Verizon FIOS has signed a deal with BeIN Sport, and it should be on all FIOS networks by mid april. You're going to need a pretty beefy package to get it though, no ala carte)

Just saw your facebook post - that's great news! Finally I can stop planning my weekend around when the games I want to watch are being played (and sitting in front of my laptop streaming them), and can watch them on my own schedule!!

HOORAY!!!

-and no worries about the package, I already have one of the "bend over and spread em" packages.

SirFozzie · 03-19-2013, 01:06 PM

which is good news, as Fox Soccer is gone in August, and PROBABLY FS+ too.

sovereignstar v2 · 03-19-2013, 06:16 PM

Wilfried Zaha will fit in with United better than I had imagined. One game ban lad.

kingfc22 · 03-19-2013, 09:05 PM

As if all the injuries weren't bad enough.

Now this.
Report: Some U.S. players lose faith in Klinsmann's leadership - ESPN FC

bhlloy · 03-19-2013, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by sovereignstar v2

Wilfried Zaha will fit in with United better than I had imagined. One game ban lad.

But you can try to detach someones leg at the knee with your cleats, and not get a ban at all, as long as the ref only kinda saw it and the linesman didn't have the balls to say anything. Makes sense

SirFozzie · 03-21-2013, 11:49 AM

BeIN Sport live! Woo.. just in tie for six international games over the next 48 hours.. 2 friendlies today, and 4 WCQ tommorrow, all but one live

DaddyTorgo · 03-21-2013, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by SirFozzie

BeIN Sport live! Woo.. just in tie for six international games over the next 48 hours.. 2 friendlies today, and 4 WCQ tommorrow, all but one live

Wait - they have a Serie A SHOW??

WOOO!!!!!!!

Now let's see if I can get today's games to record from my mobile device/from the web since it's not showing up on my channel guide on my phone/ipad yet.

Grrr...I can't. Am I really going to have to drive home to set my DVR at 3:30? Grrrr

Or I guess watch it at 9PM and just avoid this thread and all spoilers till then.

DaddyTorgo · 03-21-2013, 10:09 PM

Good result for Italy today against Brazil (2-2 draw). Went down early (man, Brazil's counterattack at pace is just FILTHY), but fought back with 2 goals in 3 minutes and were unlikely not to score more frankly (although one could say the same about Brazil to be fair - maybe to a little less extent IMO).

A great, all-out attacking game.

Italy almost paid several times for defenders dwelling too long on the ball - something which they're not used to seeing from other teams, so it was nice to see those guys under pressure and have them reminded that they need to be sharper.

saldana · 03-22-2013, 12:08 PM

13K fine for sir alex and a 1 game ban for Nani for the karate kid impression...both deserved, imo

kingfc22 · 03-22-2013, 06:02 PM

Interested to see what the US does or doesn't do tonight.

bulletsponge · 03-22-2013, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by kingfc22

Interested to see what the US does or doesn't do tonight.

we better fucking win or it could be Kaput for Klinsman.

03-10-2013, 12:13 PM	#964
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03-10-2013, 03:13 PM	#970
sovereignstar v2 hates iowa Join Date: Oct 2010	I can only imagine what'd happen if that was Balotelli. Or if Balotelli (or even Gareth Barry) was sarcastically applauding the UCL ref last week. Last edited by sovereignstar v2 : 03-10-2013 at 03:13 PM.

03-12-2013, 03:40 PM	#976
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03-12-2013, 04:14 PM	#978
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03-13-2013, 01:03 PM	#981
whomario Pro Starter Join Date: Jul 2007	__________________ “The only people for me are the mad ones, the ones who are mad to live, mad to talk, mad to be saved, desirous of everything at the same time, the ones who never yawn or say a commonplace thing, but burn, burn, burn, like fabulous yellow roman candles exploding like spiders across the stars and in the middle you see the blue centerlight pop and everybody goes "Awww!”

03-09-2013, 08:46 AM	#952
NorvTurnerOverdrive College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jan 2008	guzan's been really good this year. given the circumstances you could make a case that he's the better start given that he's used to playing behind a shoddy defense and sees a ton of shots every game

03-09-2013, 04:46 PM	#954
Big Fo Pro Rookie Join Date: Jan 2005	It's not really a big deal. Chortling at DT saying Guzan in goal = a home loss vs. Costa Rica.

03-09-2013, 05:00 PM	#955
Ryan S Quarterback Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: London, England	If an injured goalkeeper is going to make such a big difference, it is probably not a game you deserve to win anyway.

03-09-2013, 08:55 PM	#957
bhlloy Coordinator Join Date: Nov 2003	You guys are hilarious. Where does Guzan play anyway? The fourth division in Holland or something? Wait, he's a starting Premiership goalie who has arguably been just as good as Howard this season on a far shittier team? Clearly the US is doomed. Doooooomed.

03-10-2013, 10:26 AM	#959
saldana Pro Starter Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bethlehem, Pa	The shot from Shittu from 45 yards might be one of the most amazing shot I have ever seen..only a great save kept it from being truly amazing.

03-10-2013, 11:03 AM	#960
sovereignstar v2 hates iowa Join Date: Oct 2010	God fucking dammit. Gus Johnson doing the United-Chelsea game.

03-10-2013, 11:50 AM	#961
Big Fo Pro Rookie Join Date: Jan 2005	Gus Johnson is one thing. But Gus Johnson with Ian Wright, that's worse. And I'm not sure how smart it is for Fox to partner Johnson with a different analyst/color guy each time out. And why is Liverpool - Spurs on at the same time as this anyway? It just seems dumb.

03-10-2013, 11:54 AM	#962
saldana Pro Starter Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bethlehem, Pa	OMG, chelsea looks like ass....back 4 are shit without terry.

03-10-2013, 11:57 AM	#963
sovereignstar v2 hates iowa Join Date: Oct 2010	HE PUTS IT IN THE SIX

03-10-2013, 01:18 PM	#965
sovereignstar v2 hates iowa Join Date: Oct 2010	Chelsea absolutely dominating the second half. Rio with a cheap shot on Torres. Should've seen red and if retrospective action isn't taking, well....

03-10-2013, 01:56 PM	#966
sovereignstar v2 hates iowa Join Date: Oct 2010

03-10-2013, 02:52 PM	#968
sovereignstar v2 hates iowa Join Date: Oct 2010	He purposely walks up right behind him and clips him. Are you blind?

03-10-2013, 03:02 PM	#969
Easy Mac Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Here	A mild gust would have knocked Torres down. He didn't even extend the arm. He bumps him, and Torres falls like every other Spaniard. If anything Torres raised his elbow on the jump ball.

03-10-2013, 03:15 PM	#971
sovereignstar v2 hates iowa Join Date: Oct 2010	Absolute scourge he is:

03-12-2013, 08:26 AM	#973
NorvTurnerOverdrive College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jan 2008	Former Inter and Newcastle striker Obafemi Martins has reportedly paid €3 million to buy out his contract with Levante so he can join the Seattle Sounders. his motivation was moving his family to the u.s. i wonder what kind of presence mls has in african nations. i think we've tapped out central america and africa would be a good pipeline

03-12-2013, 09:11 AM	#975
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	Agreed

03-12-2013, 04:11 PM	#977
Crapshoot Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Dec 2003	Jesus. Barcelona in full-flow is scary.

03-13-2013, 03:28 PM	#982
Big Fo Pro Rookie Join Date: Jan 2005	Sick goal by Isco. Last edited by Big Fo : 03-13-2013 at 03:29 PM.

03-13-2013, 05:56 PM	#983
sovereignstar v2 hates iowa Join Date: Oct 2010

03-14-2013, 05:06 PM	#984
saldana Pro Starter Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bethlehem, Pa	gotta wonder why in the world they let torres take that penalty...if steua had scored after he missed, the fans probably would have lit stamford bridge on fire.

03-17-2013, 01:25 PM	#985
sovereignstar v2 hates iowa Join Date: Oct 2010	This was missed by Mark Halsey today. English referees are just atrocious nowadays.

03-18-2013, 06:47 AM	#986
Big Fo Pro Rookie Join Date: Jan 2005	Totti is still the man:

03-18-2013, 08:14 AM	#987
Marc Vaughan SI Games Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Melbourne, FL	In case anyone missed the most important result from yesterday - Brighton thumped Palace 3-0 .... beating our fiercest rivals who also have by far the best striker in the division at present, awesome stuff. (which leaves us ... as usual, knocking on the play-off places hopefully ...)

03-18-2013, 04:32 PM	#988
GrantDawg World Champion Mis-speller Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Covington, Ga.	US team announcement, and it is missing, like, everyone.

03-19-2013, 12:05 PM	#989
SirFozzie Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: The State of Insanity	I might have well titled this post PING: DaddyTorgo Verizon FIOS has signed a deal with BeIN Sport, and it should be on all FIOS networks by mid april. You're going to need a pretty beefy package to get it though, no ala carte) __________________ Check out Foz's New Video Game Site, An 8-bit Mind in an 8GB world! http://an8bitmind.com

03-19-2013, 01:06 PM	#991
SirFozzie Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: The State of Insanity	which is good news, as Fox Soccer is gone in August, and PROBABLY FS+ too. __________________ Check out Foz's New Video Game Site, An 8-bit Mind in an 8GB world! http://an8bitmind.com

03-19-2013, 06:16 PM	#992
sovereignstar v2 hates iowa Join Date: Oct 2010	Wilfried Zaha will fit in with United better than I had imagined. One game ban lad.

03-19-2013, 09:05 PM	#993
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03-21-2013, 11:49 AM	#995
SirFozzie Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: The State of Insanity	BeIN Sport live! Woo.. just in tie for six international games over the next 48 hours.. 2 friendlies today, and 4 WCQ tommorrow, all but one live __________________ Check out Foz's New Video Game Site, An 8-bit Mind in an 8GB world! http://an8bitmind.com

03-21-2013, 10:09 PM	#997
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	Good result for Italy today against Brazil (2-2 draw). Went down early (man, Brazil's counterattack at pace is just FILTHY), but fought back with 2 goals in 3 minutes and were unlikely not to score more frankly (although one could say the same about Brazil to be fair - maybe to a little less extent IMO). A great, all-out attacking game. Italy almost paid several times for defenders dwelling too long on the ball - something which they're not used to seeing from other teams, so it was nice to see those guys under pressure and have them reminded that they need to be sharper.