The Soccer Thread

[mgoblue2290]

He's basically playing 1v11 out there.

Reina has been doing a great job as well. Meireles has been solid when he actually plays in the center too. Other than that, no one has been overly impressive. Unfortunately this isn't the NBA where one superstar can get you into the playoffs.

[BigHouseUSA]

Look at this sexy thing.

[Prodigal Son]

U.S. Open Cup tonight in Seattle. Columbus vs Seattle. 32,000 tickets sold. Largest recorded attendance in the cups 80 years.

[mgoblue2290]

U.S. Open Cup tonight in Seattle. Columbus vs Seattle. 32,000 tickets sold. Largest recorded attendance in the cups 80 years.

Thats awesome. I wish Detroit had an MLS team.

[calgaryballer]

http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/...0252-27383035/


I've got no idea how reputable that newspaper is but even a rumor of Alonso coming back is great news.

It would be both a giant paycut and a huge step down. Regardless of Liverpool's stature, when was the last time you saw some one leave Madrid (warm and sunny and in the Champions League) for Liverpool (cold and miserable and playing for 10th) in the winter window?

[mgoblue2290]

It would be both a giant paycut and a huge step down. Regardless of Liverpool's stature, when was the last time you saw some one leave Madrid (warm and sunny and in the Champions League) for Liverpool (cold and miserable and playing for 10th) in the winter window?

You quit ruining my pipe dreams damnit.

Also obviously this would be with new owners who can afford to pay Alonso his wages.

[davie]

Reina has been doing a great job as well. Meireles has been solid when he actually plays in the center too. Other than that, no one has been overly impressive. Unfortunately this isn't the NBA where one superstar can get you into the playoffs.

Thanks, now I know this isn't the NBA. I was completely unable to distinguish between them. Now I know better.

According to Graeme Souness Milan couldn't possibly win the 2007 Champions League with "1 special player" (Kaka), look at how good Man Utd have been since selling Ronaldo too.

I just thought with Gerrard's ability to lift the team whenever necessary and carry them on his shoulders to success that they wouldn't be 18th or wherever they're currently dwelling.

It can't be his age because Paul Scholes is still absolutely amazing and perfect at 37 or whatever it is.

[1ke]

I heard one of the bidders is the owner of the Red Sox

[citizenerased]

Oh shit just got real in Scouserville...

[mgoblue2290]

I love the bolded part. We receive 2 offers that will pay off our long term debt and then before the board can meet on the bids, Hicks and Gillette brought everyone in early in an effort to replace the people in charge of attempting to find a buyer for the club.

Fuck you Hicks and Gillette. Get the fuck out!

Why the fuck do they even want to own this team. Their is not one fan or player and likely no one in the office who wants them there. They do absolutely nothing to help us get better.

[CaribbeanJoseph]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/l/liverpool/9064599.stm

:D

[mgoblue2290]

Excellent news. Although unfortunately their is a big legal battle to be had over the sale of the club from what I've been reading.

[Champ]

We are Number 2 bitches.

[mgoblue2290]

I'm a huge skeptic. I worry that we won't be spending enough money to improve the club. I worry that new owners won't spend what's needed in the transfer market to make us successful. In other words, I worry that our future will now look a lot like that of Aston Villa.

I hope they prove me wrong.

I definitely agree on the transfer market thing. We don't need more Poulsens and Koncheskys, we need some studs. We've got a lot of needs. Off the top of my head I'd say we need at least one winger, a left back, a center back(lets face it Carra is done), a reliable striker who will basically start as many as he sits because of Torres' injury problems and possibly start with Torres if we run a 4-4-2.

I don't expect all of this to be accomplished in the winter window but it'd be nice to get at least 2 of those out of the way.

Also find it difficult believe they'll build a new stadium and simultaneously spend enough to buy new players.

[mgoblue2290]

Found something hilarious reading the thread about the sale over at TIA. Guess who is a member there? BlyGilmore. I PMed him asking if it was the same guy that was in charge at MM. No response yet but I'm positive its him.

Here's a link, his post is a longer one and its in the bottom half of the page. He's got a few more in the thread as well. Never knew he was a fan.

http://forums.thisisanfield.com/showthread.php?23833-TAKEOVER-Board-agree-potential-sale-to-NESV-%28Official-Statement%29/page21