The Beautiful Game Thread

[Matt10]

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Seriously one of the funniest videos I've seen. Thanks for posting.

[Leon]

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I wish we had a YouTube channel. I wish our website was made in the 21st century.

[Suntan Superman]

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that was fantastic.

[Brahvocado]

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Leon do you think it's deliberate at this point? I honestly can't fathom how a club as big as United has such a comically bad Web presence. Like, they could have a fan make a website using WordPress and it would look better. Are they doing this out of spite?

[Leon]

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Leon do you think it's deliberate at this point? I honestly can't fathom how a club as big as United has such a comically bad Web presence. Like, they could have a fan make a website using WordPress and it would look better. Are they doing this out of spite?

I think the website has been bad because it's an unnecessary cost that the Glazers didn't want to spend on. Gotta maximize those dividends!

In all seriousness, I have no idea why they have kept it that way. Although a fan did get an email from United saying that "we have heard your voice and we are on our way to giving you a completely new website." Thank god for that.

[Leon]

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Damn this man and his likability! That wank of a journo at the end though....

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[Zac]

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Rosenborg got FM'd today in the Champions League qualifying rounds.

Apoel Nicosia scored three goals in stoppage time to win the game, coming from behind on agg to advance.

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[ImTellinTim]

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I was wondering why they were going insane on the first of the three, and I see that they only needed that goal to win on away goals.

[gopher_guy]

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I was wondering why they were going insane on the first of the three, and I see that they only needed that goal to win on away goals.

Ha, yeah I was wondering the same thing.

And apparently people in whatever country that's in love taking off their shirts. Seemed like every other dude in the crowd was shirtless. The player who scored the first goal almost took his shirt off, too. lol

[Turbojugend]

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The zaniest league in all of football -- the Championship -- kicks off this Friday with Fulham v. Newcastle. This is going to be one massive season with all of the former giants involved: Newcastle, Leeds, Forest, Villa, and of course, Huddersfield Town.

Rafa's Newcastle look like a lock to come straight back up, but after that it's really anyone's guess. Norwich could easily yo-yo again, Wednesday or Brighton could continue their ascent, or Nigel Pearson could just scare the crap out of everyone and propel Derby toward an undefeated season.

I'd like to think Forest will contend for a playoff spot, but who am I fooling...

[Brahvocado]

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Calling those clubs former giants has always bugged me. Makes it sound like it was very recent. It's sort of like calling Everton former English Champions; it's technically true, but it's been such a long time since that title was applicable that it doesn't have any relevance.

[Turbojugend]

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Calling those clubs former giants has always bugged me. Makes it sound like it was very recent. It's sort of like calling Everton former English Champions; it's technically true, but it's been such a long time since that title was applicable that it doesn't have any relevance.

Maybe it is irrelevant, but I always liked the "disgraced team restored to their former glory" subplot. Hell, it's one of the main reasons I latched onto Forest in the first place (that and the dope 70's badge). Granted, it hasn't happened yet but I'm still holding out hope.

Leeds is another example. They have a storied history, massive support and an EPL-sized stadium, yet they haven't been in the topflight since I started following English football. Apparently they have been epically mismanaged (mis-owned?) over the years, now they have Garry Monk, who I liked at Swansea. It'll be interesting to see what they can do.

Overall, the Championship is probably my favorite league to follow. It is extremely competitive, likely the most competitive league out there. Sure we have Newcastle this season but usually it's anyone's guess who's going to win the damn thing. Add to this the fact that you have teams that should be in the EPL mixed in with teams that could possibly end up in the Conference in a few years' time, it's just bonkers. I wish this league had more TV coverage in the States.

Any promotion predictions? Here's mine:

1) Newcastle
2) Sheffield Wednesday
3) [playoffs] Norwich

[Leon]

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First post of the thread

Kind of like the Off Topic Threads in the other sports sections here on OS, here's a place to discuss about the podcasts we listen to, the TV shows we watch, the books/magazines we read, the movies we watch, and the blogs we visit.

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Just noticed on netflix streaming that One Night In Turin and The Four Year Plan were recently added.

Both Sports Doc, Turin covers the England National Team leading up to and during the Italia 90 Fifa World Cup

The Four Year Plan, follows the day to day operations of Queens Park Rangers as they try to reach the Premier League.

Solid flicks to watch.

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Anyone have any podcast to recommend? I haven't really filled the void WFD left when Cohen and Hassan left.

We should just make a combined '16-'17 Thread for all the other leagues since they don't get as much traffic as the EPL thread.

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Check their channel out. Lots of good, short "documentaries."

[Brahvocado]

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Maybe it is irrelevant, but I always liked the "disgraced team restored to their former glory" subplot. Hell, it's one of the main reasons I latched onto Forest in the first place (that and the dope 70's badge). Granted, it hasn't happened yet but I'm still holding out hope.

Leeds is another example. They have a storied history, massive support and an EPL-sized stadium, yet they haven't been in the topflight since I started following English football. Apparently they have been epically mismanaged (mis-owned?) over the years, now they have Garry Monk, who I liked at Swansea. It'll be interesting to see what they can do.

Overall, the Championship is probably my favorite league to follow. It is extremely competitive, likely the most competitive league out there. Sure we have Newcastle this season but usually it's anyone's guess who's going to win the damn thing. Add to this the fact that you have teams that should be in the EPL mixed in with teams that could possibly end up in the Conference in a few years' time, it's just bonkers. I wish this league had more TV coverage in the States.

Any promotion predictions? Here's mine:

1) Newcastle
2) Sheffield Wednesday
3) [playoffs] Norwich

With the new ownership I think Wolves could be up there.

[dubcity]

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Rafa's Newcastle look like a lock to come straight back up ...

I might actually take that bet, if not for the playoff format that they use. I'd bet on them not winning the league, at least.