The Soccer Thread

[BigHouseUSA]

I'm not sure if I'm being over critical of Everton. Their starting lineup is still good and they're managed by the awesome David Moyes but I worry about their depth and who they might lose in January also.

I definitely disagree that Villa have been lucky. A great goalkeeper and a great defensive record, coupled with the worst shooting efficiency in the league. They could actually have more points than they do now.

Everton have been good so far sans the QPR match. If they can be consistent it's not going to take much to finish "best of the rest."

Villa definitely have a strong defense, and great keeper, but there's absolutely nothing happening going forward. They've been outplayed in a few of their matches, if it weren't for Given they would struggle. At least they're hard to beat.

[Chrispy]

Apparently Tevez refused to come on as a sub today. He's probably gone in January now. I can't believe City just lets him rot on the bench. He is probably one of the 5 best strikers in the world and he doesn't even touch the field.

City manager Roberto Mancini wanted to bring in Tevez as a substitute in the second half, but the Argentine forward -- who asked to leave last summer -- refused to enter.

"If I have my way he will be out of the club," Mancini said. "I decide this, not Carlos. If one player has a lot of (to) money play for Manchester City in the Champions League and he has this behavior, for me he can't play never."

Asked about Mancini's threat not to play him again, Tevez told Sky Sports through a translator: "That's a decision for him to make. ... I've been a professional during all my time here. Last season I was the best scorer. I have said I wanted to leave for family reasons, but I keep trying to do my best."

http://espn.go.com/sports/soccer/news/_/id/7027369/champions-league-manchester-united-salvages-draw

:ugh:

[Fappin Raptor]

BATE team average passes: 8
Barcelona team average passes: 44

At half.

[kyhadley]

Are you fucking serious Kalou? What the fuck?

(just watched)

edit: And how do you not finish that Anelka?!?!

edit: This ref is a joke.


oh well, a point is fine

[Survivor]

Sporting KC is now the top team in the East. I just love the makeup of the team and they have a lot of young guys that just are having fun out there.

[killgod]

massive loss by Dallas tonight @ Tauro.

Can't wait for the showdown in October.

[Fappin Raptor]

Merseyside Derby Saturday, I'm pumped.

[Fappin Raptor]

Avatar for this weekend.

[1ke]

Over/under total red cards for Blue vs the Red?

[Fappin Raptor]

If Heitinga plays he will be guaranteed a card or two.