2022-23 English Football Thread

[phenom1990]

That was a great game.

[dubcity]

Only downside of the Chelsea/Leeds result is we have to listen to American soccer media talk about Jesse Marsch over and over for the next week lol. Like, I don't care that he's American, I promise. It does not bring in new fans.

I feel like the Newcastle/City match is prepping us for a future where those two clubs rule English football.

[jrnlgrn]

Of course the media will talk about the greatest contest in the history of the Premiere League! Pulisic v. Marsch, two titans of the game. This will single handedly propel the sport past the NFL and the USA will win every world cup for the next 100 years. Now they also have Tyler Adams to talk about, USA USA USA! NBC should just get rid of the two Robbie's and Rebecca Lowe, make Tim Howard full time and add Alexi Lalas and Joe Buck to the crew it's an American invasion!

If you can't tell I strongly dislike the over exposure that is forced on our EPL coverage.

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[dubcity]

Quote: Originally Posted by jrnlgrn

Of course the media will talk about the greatest contest in the history of the Premiere League! Pulisic v. Marsch, two titans of the game. This will single handedly propel the sport past the NFL and the USA will win every world cup for the next 100 years. Now they also have Tyler Adams to talk about, USA USA USA! NBC should just get rid of the two Robbie's and Rebecca Lowe, make Tim Howard full time and add Alexi Lalas and Joe Buck to the crew it's an American invasion! If you can't tell I strongly dislike the over exposure that is forced on our EPL coverage. Sent from Operation Sports Xtreme Mobile App

I get why they do it, but it's not an effective way to sell that product. It's like trying to sell new fans on La Liga basketball by hyping up that Tyler Herro plays for Valencia. For me to care about that product I'm going to need to have some interest in Spanish basketball culture, the history and geography of that region, etc. Otherwise I'm going to be out after a week or two.

Thankfully America is diverse enough that enough people care about all these leagues without really caring all that much about Pulisic, or Tim Howard's opinions lol. Although I do miss Lalas and Wynalda on Fox's soccer coverage, for whatever reason.

[jrnlgrn]

I know it's not going to happen but could you imagine the chaos if this was the end of season table instead.Screenshot_20220821-185527.jpegScreenshot_20220821-185546.jpeg

[ImTellinTim]

Quote: Originally Posted by dubcity

I get why they do it, but it's not an effective way to sell that product. It's like trying to sell new fans on La Liga basketball by hyping up that Tyler Herro plays for Valencia. For me to care about that product I'm going to need to have some interest in Spanish basketball culture, the history and geography of that region, etc. Otherwise I'm going to be out after a week or two. Thankfully America is diverse enough that enough people care about all these leagues without really caring all that much about Pulisic, or Tim Howard's opinions lol. Although I do miss Lalas and Wynalda on Fox's soccer coverage, for whatever reason.

The reason I love it is because the English (not UK, specifically English) media and general fans decided he would be a disaster only because he’s American. Without paying attention to what he had actually done so far.

They can eat it.

[Leon]

Quote: Originally Posted by ImTellinTim

The reason I love it is because the English (not UK, specifically English) media and general fans decided he would be a disaster only because he’s American. Without paying attention to what he had actually done so far. They can eat it.

I've heard Ted Lasso's little cakes are to die for.


On a side-note: does Peacock show ALL the EPL matches? I'm thinking of subscribing but I want to be sure I'll actually get to watch all of United's matches (and then some). I'm currently watching thru Setanta on a free plan (I'm sure I'll be made to pay soon enough) but sometimes the lack of commentary is boring.

[ImTellinTim]

Everything is terrible