The Soccer Thread

[calgaryballer]

Ugg, with every game, it looks more and more likely Newcastle are going down. At least Sunderland and Hull are dropping points too, so they aren't expanding the gap

 

[calgaryballer]

I hope some of you guys watched the Clough doc. I am watching it now, and it is fucking good

 

[calgaryballer]

I really hope Hiddink stays at Chelsea. He seems to have figured out how to get the best out of Ballack and Malouda. They both seem to care now, and Chelsea will be the better for it.

Conceding 3 times in the last 8 minutes is not good though

 

[calgaryballer]

Luton was confirmed as going down

 

[calgaryballer]

Man, I was just checking the Championship standings, and what a change!

Reading has tumbled to fifth (with a game in hand), Sheffield United is up to third, and Cardiff is in fourth with a game in hand. Wolves looks all but confirmed, but there are still 3 teams that could get the second automatic spot.

Just 2-3 months ago, it looked like Reading would challenge Wolves for the top spot, or at least push Birmingham for second. Now its entirely possible they will end up sixth and barely in the playoffs

 

[calgaryballer]

All I know is I'm very excited to see Arsenal vs Liverpool

See as in watch the game, or see as in your attending the game?

 

[calgaryballer]

A nice article about how David Villa is revered in Gijon and the respect he still has for his former club

http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/blog/2009/apr/13/david-villa-sporting-gijon-valencia-sid-lowe

 

[Bigpapa42]

A nice article about how David Villa is revered in Gijon and the respect he still has for his former club

http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/blog/2009/apr/13/david-villa-sporting-gijon-valencia-sid-lowe

That's cool. I knew that Gijon still loved Villa, but didn't realize it went to that extent.

 

[MannyBeltre]

Fucking Bristol City could not close it out the last few games, blew our chance at promotion by giving up late goals. Sucks. But with Maynard having another year of experience under his belt, I like our chances next season.

 

[Bigpapa42]

Ah, the sweet smell of a Chelsea collapse... Such a delicious stench...

 

[calgaryballer]

Ah, the sweet smell of a Chelsea collapse... Such a delicious stench...

Looks like the stink has dissolved...

Reina drops the ball into his own net and then concede another right away to what sounds to be a very nice Alex shot

 

[BigBiss]

What a collapse for Liverpool. I guess it was a pipe dream anyway.

All my fault i tuned in at the half and its been all down hill since

 

[calgaryballer]

If this Chelsea shows up next season, it is going to be a good season

 

[calgaryballer]

:| 6-5 on Agg

 

[calgaryballer]

7-5 on agg now. I think that will be the final nail in the coffin.

This tie exceeded all my expectations

 

[calgaryballer]

Stupid Barca couldn't win and broke another ESPN streak for me I knew I should of gone 3 or more goals for Chelsea/Liverpool

 

[Bigpapa42]

Stupid Liverpool! Stupider Chelsea! Bah, really wanted to see Chelsea out and Liverpool go forward. Damnit. I'll just have to settle for a 4-0 Arsenal win tomorrow.

 

[calgaryballer]

Still hoping for a Barca-Arsenal rematch

 

[Senser81]

Liverpool gave a nice effort, but in the end it was their defense that did them in (again). Having Gerrard out was a double-whammy, because it meant they had to play Lucas Leiva in midfield. He is truly awful in defense, giving away needless fouls and being too slow/lethargic to track back. He isn't any better on offense. I don't get it.

The first goal by Aurelio was bizarre...he hit it on the ground from like 35 meters out, and Cech made almost no attempt to stop the ball from rolling into the net.

Chelsea did not play offense for the first 35 minutes of the game, so its somewhat remarkable that they were able to get 3 goals against Liverpool in essentially a little over a half. That said, Chelsea's offensive play is pathetic. Lob the ball deep, fall down, get the ref to give you a free kick. Lob the ball deep, control the ball, take two dribbles and fall down, get the ref to give you a free kick. When are the refs going to see that Chelsea really isn't all that good, that guys like Cashley Cole and Didier Drogba are shadows of their former selves, and that when they fall down its because they know they can't do anything else?

 

[calgaryballer]

Liverpool gave a nice effort, but in the end it was their defense that did them in (again). Having Gerrard out was a double-whammy, because it meant they had to play Lucas Leiva in midfield. He is truly awful in defense, giving away needless fouls and being too slow/lethargic to track back. He isn't any better on offense. I don't get it.

The first goal by Aurelio was bizarre...he hit it on the ground from like 35 meters out, and Cech made almost no attempt to stop the ball from rolling into the net.

Chelsea did not play offense for the first 35 minutes of the game, so its somewhat remarkable that they were able to get 3 goals against Liverpool in essentially a little over a half. That said, Chelsea's offensive play is pathetic. Lob the ball deep, fall down, get the ref to give you a free kick. Lob the ball deep, control the ball, take two dribbles and fall down, get the ref to give you a free kick. When are the refs going to see that Chelsea really isn't all that good, that guys like Cashley Cole and Didier Drogba are shadows of their former selves, and that when they fall down its because they know they can't do anything else?

Thats the frustrating thing about Chelsea. They play Route 1 for a long period, but when they get the ball down, Lampard, Essien and lately Ballack can really pick a killer pass