The Soccer Thread

[davie]

They've been playing him at right back recently, with Antonini at left back.

 

[citizenerased]

Well Geremi has gone to Turkey and Wigan ended up getting Victor Moses.

Thank god that clusterfuck of a transfer was over - he buggered off to Turkey and was presented to the fans/annouced on the official website what... 3 weeks ago?

 

[calgaryballer]

So...deadline day. What a disappointment in England. Keane to Celtic, man he has fallen from the already mediocre heights he reached. West Ham got a great deal in getting Benni McArthy for just 1 mil. Adam Johnson to City is one for the future, no idea where he fits now. As a sub for Bellamy on the left? Too bad the Gago move didn't pan out.

Begovic went to Stoke. I was kind of hoping Wenger would come in and pay 5 mil for James. Any keeper is better than Almunia.

 

[Archer]

Newcastle signed Leon Best . Would have preferred Beckford or Moses but it wasn't to be

Could have been worse ... we were looking at Cousin :bizzaro:

 

[Bigpapa42]

Long time, no see, Heels. Good to see ya.

 

[Bigpapa42]

Thanks man, I just got back from an "undisclosed location".

Here's to hoping the Gunners can pull it off this year. If we can't win it all I'd rather see you guys walk away with the title instead of Chelski or Manure.

Good to hear.

I was a lot more hopeful about Arsenal's chances before the Man U match. Not a particularly comfortable wake-up call to watch.

 

[guchi45]

Thanks man, I just got back from an "undisclosed location".

Here's to hoping the Gunners can pull it off this year. If we can't win it all I'd rather see you guys walk away with the title instead of Chelski or Manure.

What team are you referring to?
I rather have Chelsea win it than Man U

Tottenham = Hate the team

Man City = Fans are cunts

Liverpool = Funny to see them fail and hate them.

Man U = Dont want them to win 4 in a row.

Aston Villa = Like the team but they're not winning the title, hopefully in top 4

Chelsea = Chelsea wins the title, I'll be mad but not as mad as other teams won it, except for Villa.

 

[Archer]

I'd actually be decently suprised if Man U don't win the title this year. They already seem to be going on that yearly run that they have from February to the end of the season (where they hardly drop a point) and like most years... I think the teams around them will start dropping stupid points. (Chelsea already started last night maybe?) . Overall, I don't really give two shits who wins it. Aslong as Newcastle get promoted the rest of the country can fuck off for a year

 

[davie]

I want Chelsea to win the title and I think they will, they'll get at least a point at Old Trafford. If Chelsea don't win it I'm blaming John Terry's bad press.

 

[calgaryballer]

What team are you referring to?
I rather have Chelsea win it than Man U

Tottenham = Hate the team

Man City = Fans are cunts

Liverpool = Funny to see them fail and hate them.

Man U = Dont want them to win 4 in a row.

Aston Villa = Like the team but they're not winning the title, hopefully in top 4

Chelsea = Chelsea wins the title, I'll be mad but not as mad as other teams won it, except for Villa.

You missed Arsenal, which is the team they were referring too.

 

[calgaryballer]

Standard Liege striker Milan Jovanovic has signed a pre-contract with Liverpool. Great signing, could finally be the backup they need for Torres

 

[davie]

Standard Liege striker Milan Jovanovic has signed a pre-contract with Liverpool. Great signing, could finally be the backup they need for Torres

How many times have you seen Milan Jovanovic play?

 

[BigHouseUSA]

I'd much rather see Arsenal win the title. Hate Chelsea, getting bored with Man Utd winning. I still think Chelsea will win it though, they've easily been the most consistent team.

 

[calgaryballer]

How many times have you seen Milan Jovanovic play?

I've seen at least 3 of his matches with Standard in Champions League against English opposition. Additionally, because I like to keep tabs on Alex Witsel and Steven Defour, I watch a number of Standard matches each season (usually the big games against Anderlecht and Bruge) via the magic of the internet.

I also enjoy watching Serbia play, so have seen him there.

Not everyone is a football snob who limits their watching to the Top 4 of each of the big three domestic leagues

 

[davie]

I've seen at least 3 of his matches with Standard in Champions League against English opposition. Additionally, because I like to keep tabs on Alex Witsel and Steven Defour, I watch a number of Standard matches each season (usually the big games against Anderlecht and Bruge) via the magic of the internet.

I also enjoy watching Serbia play, so have seen him there.

Not everyone is a football snob who limits their watching to the Top 4 of each of the big three domestic leagues

Settle down. I don't wish to argue with someone who enjoys watching terrible football. I'm happy to watch quality and would think of my time as wasted if I sat around watching Belgian league internet coverage games.

I was just curious as to how much time you've spent badly judging a terrible player (let's face it, Rafa rarely gets it right). Since Liverpool look like they're finishing outside of the top 4 and I'm such a football snob, I'll just have to assume you're wrong

 

[1ke]

Settle down. I don't wish to argue with someone who enjoys watching terrible football. I'm happy to watch quality and would think of my time as wasted if I sat around watching Belgian league internet coverage games.

I was just curious as to how much time you've spent badly judging a terrible player (let's face it, Rafa rarely gets it right). Since Liverpool look like they're finishing outside of the top 4 and I'm such a football snob, I'll just have to assume you're wrong

You sweat Italy! That whatever they call it between Milan and Livorno is soooo much to gloat about. Or maybe Inter beating evryone's ass in Italy and then getting ousted in the KO rounds of CL is considered not wasting time?

Oh and CB....Alex Wietsel = THE GOODS! And I think Liverpool's problem is more depth related. Im pretty sure Milan Jovanovic wont hurt, just not sure how much of a impact he would have.

Thanks man, I just got back from an "undisclosed location".

Here's to hoping the Gunners can pull it off this year. If we can't win it all I'd rather see you guys walk away with the title instead of Chelski or Manure.

Good to have you back, hope all went well!

 

[1ke]

L-O-L

 

[davie]

You sweat Italy! That whatever they call it between Milan and Livorno is soooo much to gloat about. Or maybe Inter beating evryone's ass in Italy and then getting ousted in the KO rounds of CL is considered not wasting time?

Who was gloating about a 1-1 draw, other than Livorno fans? You should be careful with Milan - Man Utd's first leg on the 16th. Milan are clear underdogs and expected to lose, but the last two times these teams have met in the knockout stages ...

Inter rarely perform well in europe (I mean real europe = Champions League, not shitty goalline refs cup). The last time I recall them doing well was losing to Milan in the 2005 semi final? They're hardly dominant though, Jose Mourinho has won one title and is on his way to a second, just through being consistent. I'm sure I've been over this before but Mancini was given one, then 'won' his second (on the last day of the season) while Juventus were in Serie B and Milan started on -8points.

What a cunt this guy is!

That is unbelievably helpful. Thanks for your valuable input. Who are you? Another one of these football geniuses who watch a lot of awful shit and claim that makes them knowledgeable?

 

[Tearz49ers]

Thanks man, I just got back from an "undisclosed location".

Here's to hoping the Gunners can pull it off this year. If we can't win it all I'd rather see you guys walk away with the title instead of Chelski or Manure.

How did Arsenal get on over the weekend against this so called Manure?

 

[BigHouseUSA]

Woah, woah Heels, I've been contributing to this thread since 2005, no mention?