Soccer Thread 2021-2022 - Page 3

sovereignstar v2 · 11-06-2021, 09:22 AM

Charlton Athletic just overmatched by City today.

PilotMan · 11-12-2021, 09:17 AM

I'll be at the USA/MEX match tonight with the Outlaws. Had a great party last night, ready to rip it up again today.

sovereignstar v2 · 11-12-2021, 09:56 PM

SirFozzie · 11-12-2021, 10:10 PM

DOS A FUCKIN CERO.

ISiddiqui · 11-12-2021, 10:51 PM

One of the most dominant games I've seen the US play against Mexico! Great stuff.

Sent from my Pixel 6 Pro using Tapatalk

PilotMan · 11-13-2021, 10:15 AM

That was amazing. What a great two days. My throat hurts, and my voice is hoarse, but it was so very worth it.

miami_fan · 11-13-2021, 12:50 PM

AITA for wanting to see USMNT score a couple more goals in the first half?

sovereignstar v2 · 11-13-2021, 01:21 PM

I'd say you are the asshole for making me look up 'AITA'. Congrats on being the only person that has used that on this very hip forum.

SirFozzie · 11-13-2021, 02:22 PM

We will know next week about the EPL TV rights for 23-28, as it's gone to a 2nd round of bidding, main players appear to be NBC, Fox, a Joint Bid between ESPN-CBS, and Amazon.

It's believed by some prognosticators the 2nd round was a way to try to keep NBC as the broadcaster.

SirFozzie · 11-13-2021, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SirFozzie

We will know next week about the EPL TV rights for 23-28, as it's gone to a 2nd round of bidding, main players appear to be NBC, Fox, a Joint Bid between ESPN-CBS, and Amazon.

It's believed by some prognosticators the 2nd round was a way to try to keep NBC as the broadcaster.

Dola: Update from today

Premier League tells six U.S. companies to resubmit media bids

Some changes for the second round of bidding.

6 or 9 year deals
No half option. All or nothing.
No new partnerships.

"The first change to the bidding process starts with the length of the deal. The Premier League is telling U.S. media companies to bid on a six-year deal. During the first round of bids submitted earlier this week, the Premier League asked for bids on both six- and nine-year deals (though the league has always expected its new deal to be six years). The second change shortened the types of deals that the league will accept. Now, companies must either bid for all league rights exclusively by themselves or as part of a partnership that already has been approved by the league. Back in October, the Premier League told CBS and ESPN that they could bid together."

miami_fan · 11-13-2021, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sovereignstar v2

I'd say you are the asshole for making me look up 'AITA'. Congrats on being the only person that has used that on this very hip forum.

LOL!

I gotta keep up with the youths!

ISiddiqui · 11-13-2021, 05:00 PM

I don't think a 8 year old reddit term is necessarily keeping up with the youths

Re: EPL rights. It's been speculated that the reason for resubmitted bids is that the EPL wasn't too happy with the first round of bidding. I think it's well known by now that NBC overbid on the rights the last time (hence trying to make money back by Peacock-ing it).

Sent from my Pixel 6 Pro using Tapatalk

miami_fan · 11-13-2021, 05:12 PM

I have nothing against the NBC coverage but I would prefer the EPL rights go to ESPN-CBS or Amazon. With the Women's Super League signing a broadcast deal with CBS, there would be no need for me to get Peacock.

Ksyrup · 11-13-2021, 07:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlexB

No chance of him going to Utd. He’s an ex-Liverpool manager for a start, and he’s personally holding out to succeed Pep at Man City.

If what I'm reading is accurate...

sovereignstar v2 · 11-13-2021, 07:14 PM

Ksyrup · 11-13-2021, 07:15 PM

Brendan Rodgers preparing for the ManU job.

sovereignstar v2 · 11-13-2021, 07:18 PM

According to what?

Edit: Not doubting you have seen something, but there are very few reliable sources in the English media. It's mostly clickbait and very.. shall we say.. red-oriented.

Ksyrup · 11-13-2021, 07:32 PM

Could be. Just seeing things on twitter and various news apps about him being #1 on their list and him househunting in the area where players live.

miami_fan · 11-13-2021, 07:45 PM

It would be foolish for everyone involved for a change to happen now. If they were going to fire him, why wait a week into the international break? Even Manchester United would not be that dumb. Now if they lose to Watford next weekend... just kidding.

Sort of.

I don't think too highly of the higher ups at United.

Ksyrup · 11-13-2021, 07:53 PM

Sounded like the timing would be January.

GrantDawg · 11-13-2021, 08:06 PM

Is he househunting like Saban is always househunting in whatever city is currently looking for a new head coach?

Sent from my SM-G996U using Tapatalk

miami_fan · 11-16-2021, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by miami_fan

AITA for wanting to see USMNT score a couple more goals in the first half?

'preciate it Timothy!

bronconick · 11-16-2021, 09:38 PM

Mexico is at full quit mode

SirFozzie · 11-16-2021, 10:24 PM

They couldn't handle the pressure at the Iceteca.

GrantDawg · 11-18-2021, 01:58 PM

No official announcement yet, but it looks like NBC is keeping the Premiership rights.

sovereignstar v2 · 11-18-2021, 02:14 PM

GrantDawg · 11-18-2021, 02:14 PM

Here we go:
Breaking: Premier League agrees new six-year deal with NBC worth more than $2billion — Martyn Ziegler (@martynziegler) November 18, 2021

I. J. Reilly · 11-18-2021, 02:23 PM

Still not getting Peacock

Ksyrup · 11-18-2021, 02:26 PM

Same here

sovereignstar v2 · 11-18-2021, 02:28 PM

A real fan would get Youtube TV, Peacock, ESPN+, and Paramount Plus. Yeah.....

SirFozzie · 11-18-2021, 02:28 PM

2.6 Billion is the final damage apparently

JonInMiddleGA · 11-18-2021, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SirFozzie

2.6 Billion is the final damage apparently

Seems excessive even for 4 ala carte networks a month

Critch · 11-18-2021, 09:06 PM

French soccer reporter has sat down on twitter tonight and unloaded all the scandals in French soccer he knows.

Main stories are:

Ben Mendy being a rapist is no shock, he's done "unimaginable" things before in France and escaped justice

Another Mendy (Ferland, full back for Real Madrid) sexually assaulted a woman and kicked her repeatedly in the face.

A youth club in DR Congo is a front for pedophiles

Al Qaeda have used youth soccer in France for recruitment

Clubs and agents pay Transfermarkt.com to inflate the value of their players.

Gambling links between Chinese Triads and European leagues, including EPL.

President Macron interfered to get Benzema's suspension canceled.

Some boring stuff about the French FA chief being too ill to work, but still collecting his pay. Light weight scandal compared with the rest.

AlexB · 11-19-2021, 01:58 AM

Everyone seems to have forgotten Gylfi Sigurdsson, but is probably because it’s a French article I guess

miami_fan · 11-19-2021, 05:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlexB

Everyone seems to have forgotten Gylfi Sigurdsson, but is probably because it’s a French article I guess

I googled his name a few weeks and it was almost like he was scrubbed from the internet. There were links to his Instagram and Transfermarkt page but almost nothing else. I just did it again and there are a few articles that mention him.

miami_fan · 11-20-2021, 07:00 AM

Sarri was a dumb ass for encouraging Kante to get forward.
Lampard was a dumb ass for encouraging Kante to get forward.
Now Tuchel...

Ksyrup · 11-20-2021, 08:02 AM

The reason why I've been so sure Rodgers is leaving Leicester for somewhere is that this team has massively underperformed this year and there's a point at which you go from hottest coaching rumor to is he really that good. You have to strike while the iron is hot and Leicester has been bad/mediocre for 90% of this season.

sovereignstar v2 · 11-20-2021, 09:56 AM

The third iteration of the 'Save Our Ole' thread at the City forum is at 562 pages and in complete panic currently.

Critch · 11-20-2021, 12:35 PM

Looks like Ole is about to be no longer at the wheel. They should have given him Villarreal and Chelsea away to try and redeem himself.

sovereignstar v2 · 11-20-2021, 01:39 PM

Ksyrup · 11-20-2021, 05:24 PM

Looks like he's been sacked.

sovereignstar v2 · 11-21-2021, 09:06 AM

miami_fan · 11-21-2021, 09:50 AM

#RafaOut?

AlexB · 11-25-2021, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ksyrup

If what I'm reading is accurate...

I think the lesson people need to learn is to block the Daily Express (guessing this was your ‘source’)

The Express and the Star are equally horrendous rags on opposite ends of the political spectrum. The Mail and Mirror equally do, but at least has some sporting credentials, but start by blocking the Express and Star (although not the the West Midlands Express & Star, that’s just an unfortunate combination name!) and you will avoid the worst of the made up stories

Ksyrup · 11-25-2021, 06:08 PM

I have no idea. I saw it in a couple of places, but I don't know what's what in Europe. If he were to leave, doubtful he'd do it in season anyway, and aren't ManU about to hire someone as interim?

AlexB · 11-25-2021, 06:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ksyrup

I have no idea. I saw it in a couple of places, but I don't know what's what in Europe. If he were to leave, doubtful he'd do it in season anyway, and aren't ManU about to hire someone as interim?

That was the prompt for my post

miami_fan · 11-26-2021, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Either European champions Italy or Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal will miss out on World Cup after being drawn in the same playoff path in Friday's draw.

World Cup playoff draw: Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal drawn with Italy

SirFozzie · 11-26-2021, 12:32 PM

Turkey also in that same pod. Holy shit.

Critch · 11-27-2021, 01:12 PM

This is the best video you will see today…😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/Lh8ncA2MCK
— Jonas. 🇳🇴 (@CFC_Alsaker) November 27, 2021

Erling Haaland interacting with a fan.

miami_fan · 11-28-2021, 09:16 AM

Is there a reason why clubs in the EPL do not use plows and snow blowers to remove snow off the pitch? I am guessing it is prevent damage to the surface but I feel like guys and gals with snow shovels would be damaging as well.

11-12-2021, 09:17 AM	#102
PilotMan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Seven miles up	I'll be at the USA/MEX match tonight with the Outlaws. Had a great party last night, ready to rip it up again today. __________________ He's just like if Snow White was competitive, horny, and capable of beating the shit out of anyone that called her Pops. Like Steam? Join the FOFC Steam group here: http://steamcommunity.com/groups/FOFConSteam

11-12-2021, 10:10 PM	#104
SirFozzie Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: The State of Insanity	DOS A FUCKIN CERO. __________________ Check out Foz's New Video Game Site, An 8-bit Mind in an 8GB world! http://an8bitmind.com

11-12-2021, 10:51 PM	#105
ISiddiqui Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Decatur, GA	One of the most dominant games I've seen the US play against Mexico! Great stuff. Sent from my Pixel 6 Pro using Tapatalk __________________ "A prayer for the wild at heart, kept in cages" -Tennessee Williams

11-13-2021, 10:15 AM	#106
PilotMan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Seven miles up	That was amazing. What a great two days. My throat hurts, and my voice is hoarse, but it was so very worth it. __________________ He's just like if Snow White was competitive, horny, and capable of beating the shit out of anyone that called her Pops. Like Steam? Join the FOFC Steam group here: http://steamcommunity.com/groups/FOFConSteam

11-13-2021, 12:50 PM	#107
miami_fan Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Land O Lakes FL	AITA for wanting to see USMNT score a couple more goals in the first half? __________________ "The blind soldier fought for me in this war. The least I can do now is fight for him. I have eyes. He hasn’t. I have a voice on the radio, he hasn’t. I was born a white man. And until a colored man is a full citizen, like me, I haven’t the leisure to enjoy the freedom that colored man risked his life to maintain for me. I don’t own what I have until he owns an equal share of it. Until somebody beats me and blinds me, I am in his debt."- Orson Welles August 11, 1946

11-06-2021, 09:22 AM	#101
sovereignstar v2 hates iowa Join Date: Oct 2010	Charlton Athletic just overmatched by City today.

11-12-2021, 09:56 PM	#103
sovereignstar v2 hates iowa Join Date: Oct 2010	.

11-13-2021, 01:21 PM	#108
sovereignstar v2 hates iowa Join Date: Oct 2010	I'd say you are the asshole for making me look up 'AITA'. Congrats on being the only person that has used that on this very hip forum.

11-13-2021, 02:22 PM	#109
SirFozzie Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: The State of Insanity	We will know next week about the EPL TV rights for 23-28, as it's gone to a 2nd round of bidding, main players appear to be NBC, Fox, a Joint Bid between ESPN-CBS, and Amazon. It's believed by some prognosticators the 2nd round was a way to try to keep NBC as the broadcaster. __________________ Check out Foz's New Video Game Site, An 8-bit Mind in an 8GB world! http://an8bitmind.com

11-13-2021, 05:00 PM	#112
ISiddiqui Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Decatur, GA	I don't think a 8 year old reddit term is necessarily keeping up with the youths Re: EPL rights. It's been speculated that the reason for resubmitted bids is that the EPL wasn't too happy with the first round of bidding. I think it's well known by now that NBC overbid on the rights the last time (hence trying to make money back by Peacock-ing it). Sent from my Pixel 6 Pro using Tapatalk __________________ "A prayer for the wild at heart, kept in cages" -Tennessee Williams

11-13-2021, 05:12 PM	#113
miami_fan Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Land O Lakes FL	I have nothing against the NBC coverage but I would prefer the EPL rights go to ESPN-CBS or Amazon. With the Women's Super League signing a broadcast deal with CBS, there would be no need for me to get Peacock. __________________ "The blind soldier fought for me in this war. The least I can do now is fight for him. I have eyes. He hasn’t. I have a voice on the radio, he hasn’t. I was born a white man. And until a colored man is a full citizen, like me, I haven’t the leisure to enjoy the freedom that colored man risked his life to maintain for me. I don’t own what I have until he owns an equal share of it. Until somebody beats me and blinds me, I am in his debt."- Orson Welles August 11, 1946

11-13-2021, 07:14 PM	#115
sovereignstar v2 hates iowa Join Date: Oct 2010	Eh?

11-13-2021, 07:15 PM	#116
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	Brendan Rodgers preparing for the ManU job. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

11-13-2021, 07:18 PM	#117
sovereignstar v2 hates iowa Join Date: Oct 2010	According to what? Edit: Not doubting you have seen something, but there are very few reliable sources in the English media. It's mostly clickbait and very.. shall we say.. red-oriented. Last edited by sovereignstar v2 : 11-13-2021 at 07:20 PM.

11-13-2021, 07:32 PM	#118
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	Could be. Just seeing things on twitter and various news apps about him being #1 on their list and him househunting in the area where players live. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

11-13-2021, 07:45 PM	#119
miami_fan Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Land O Lakes FL	It would be foolish for everyone involved for a change to happen now. If they were going to fire him, why wait a week into the international break? Even Manchester United would not be that dumb. Now if they lose to Watford next weekend... just kidding. Sort of. I don't think too highly of the higher ups at United. __________________ "The blind soldier fought for me in this war. The least I can do now is fight for him. I have eyes. He hasn’t. I have a voice on the radio, he hasn’t. I was born a white man. And until a colored man is a full citizen, like me, I haven’t the leisure to enjoy the freedom that colored man risked his life to maintain for me. I don’t own what I have until he owns an equal share of it. Until somebody beats me and blinds me, I am in his debt."- Orson Welles August 11, 1946

11-13-2021, 07:53 PM	#120
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	Sounded like the timing would be January. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

11-13-2021, 08:06 PM	#121
GrantDawg World Champion Mis-speller Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Covington, Ga.	Is he househunting like Saban is always househunting in whatever city is currently looking for a new head coach? Sent from my SM-G996U using Tapatalk

11-16-2021, 09:38 PM	#123
bronconick College Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Kalamazoo, MI	Mexico is at full quit mode

11-16-2021, 10:24 PM	#124
SirFozzie Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: The State of Insanity	They couldn't handle the pressure at the Iceteca. __________________ Check out Foz's New Video Game Site, An 8-bit Mind in an 8GB world! http://an8bitmind.com

11-18-2021, 01:58 PM	#125
GrantDawg World Champion Mis-speller Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Covington, Ga.	No official announcement yet, but it looks like NBC is keeping the Premiership rights.

11-18-2021, 02:14 PM	#126
sovereignstar v2 hates iowa Join Date: Oct 2010

11-18-2021, 02:14 PM	#127
GrantDawg World Champion Mis-speller Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Covington, Ga.	Here we go: `Breaking: Premier League agrees new six-year deal with NBC worth more than $2billion — Martyn Ziegler (@martynziegler) November 18, 2021`

11-18-2021, 02:23 PM	#128
I. J. Reilly College Prospect Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: An Oregonian deep in the heart of Texas.	Still not getting Peacock

11-18-2021, 02:26 PM	#129
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	Same here __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

11-18-2021, 02:28 PM	#130
sovereignstar v2 hates iowa Join Date: Oct 2010	A real fan would get Youtube TV, Peacock, ESPN+, and Paramount Plus. Yeah.....

11-18-2021, 02:28 PM	#131
SirFozzie Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: The State of Insanity	2.6 Billion is the final damage apparently __________________ Check out Foz's New Video Game Site, An 8-bit Mind in an 8GB world! http://an8bitmind.com

11-18-2021, 09:06 PM	#133
Critch lolzcat Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Herndon, VA	French soccer reporter has sat down on twitter tonight and unloaded all the scandals in French soccer he knows. Main stories are: Ben Mendy being a rapist is no shock, he's done "unimaginable" things before in France and escaped justice Another Mendy (Ferland, full back for Real Madrid) sexually assaulted a woman and kicked her repeatedly in the face. A youth club in DR Congo is a front for pedophiles Al Qaeda have used youth soccer in France for recruitment Clubs and agents pay Transfermarkt.com to inflate the value of their players. Gambling links between Chinese Triads and European leagues, including EPL. President Macron interfered to get Benzema's suspension canceled. Some boring stuff about the French FA chief being too ill to work, but still collecting his pay. Light weight scandal compared with the rest.

11-19-2021, 01:58 AM	#134
AlexB Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Newbury, England	Everyone seems to have forgotten Gylfi Sigurdsson, but is probably because it’s a French article I guess __________________ 'A song is a beautiful lie', Idlewild, Self Healer. When you're smiling, the whole world smiles with you. Sports!

11-20-2021, 07:00 AM	#136
miami_fan Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Land O Lakes FL	Sarri was a dumb ass for encouraging Kante to get forward. Lampard was a dumb ass for encouraging Kante to get forward. Now Tuchel... __________________ "The blind soldier fought for me in this war. The least I can do now is fight for him. I have eyes. He hasn’t. I have a voice on the radio, he hasn’t. I was born a white man. And until a colored man is a full citizen, like me, I haven’t the leisure to enjoy the freedom that colored man risked his life to maintain for me. I don’t own what I have until he owns an equal share of it. Until somebody beats me and blinds me, I am in his debt."- Orson Welles August 11, 1946

11-20-2021, 08:02 AM	#137
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	The reason why I've been so sure Rodgers is leaving Leicester for somewhere is that this team has massively underperformed this year and there's a point at which you go from hottest coaching rumor to is he really that good. You have to strike while the iron is hot and Leicester has been bad/mediocre for 90% of this season. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

11-20-2021, 09:56 AM	#138
sovereignstar v2 hates iowa Join Date: Oct 2010	The third iteration of the 'Save Our Ole' thread at the City forum is at 562 pages and in complete panic currently.

11-20-2021, 12:35 PM	#139
Critch lolzcat Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Herndon, VA	Looks like Ole is about to be no longer at the wheel. They should have given him Villarreal and Chelsea away to try and redeem himself.

11-20-2021, 01:39 PM	#140
sovereignstar v2 hates iowa Join Date: Oct 2010

11-20-2021, 05:24 PM	#141
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	Looks like he's been sacked. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."