Discussion The Football/Soccer Thread

[Imperium]

Even though i wasnt born back then, i was reading up on what happened at Hillsbrough, and i have to say it really is shocking. My sympathies go out to the families.

Chelsea vs Liverpool was excellent last night. Almost as good as Arsenal vs Spurs last October.

Arsenal v spurs was a rubbish game. Boring...so very boring...

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OMG, can you fcking believe it. Only 1 player! 1 player out of our starting back-five that started against Villareal a week ago is available. ONE! This injury-arsenal thing is just getting ridiculous now.

 

[KnuckleheadedNinja]

I may be wrong, but its Ronaldo I'm least concerned with... he only likes to score to Sporting CP :P

LOL. How about that? Looks like you were wrong. It was a nice goal too.

GO MAN UNITED. I knew we were going to win.

 

[◆ T.D.A ◆]

haha What.A.Goal Dunno but it should win goal of the tournament so far, haha frickin' ronaldo, thats why he's world player of the year.

 

[kaliayev]

It was indeed a spectacular goal from Ronaldo. Aside from that and van der Sar, I didn't feel like Man U played a good game. Whatever, they did what they needed to in order to progress.

 

[Imperium]

haha What.A.Goal Dunno but it should win goal of the tournament so far, haha frickin' ronaldo, thats why he's world player of the year.

*cough* adebayor *cough*

 

[◆ T.D.A ◆]

Nah Ade's goal was class, but Ronaldo from some what 40 yards out, with that power and speed, has gotta win it.

 

[Mendes]

It was factor Ronaldo after all that decided it. Even though I honestly think Rooney was by far the most important Man U player in that match. If it wasnt for him constantly helping O'shea from our offensive left back Cissokho and we would have been more dangerous. Rooney's a machine, no doubt. Ronaldo is just talented and I cant help but think he hates portuguese clubs. Sporting suffered a lot coz of him too.

The early injury of our captain Lucho Gonzalez was very unfortunate... he's irreplaceable. Hulk proved he's not ready at all to jump to a top club in Europe, unlike Rodriguez, Lisandro, Lucho or Bruno Alves, who I believe will be targeted in the transfer market. Cissokho and Fernando left very good impressions too.

At least I have the consolation that the difference between MU and Porto in this quarter finals was a genius 30 meters away strike from Ronaldo and nothing else. For those people who rejoiced when their team was drawn with a lame 3rd country team in this stage, they probably thought again. Congrats for Man U and Arsenal, the british teams keep their unbelievable supremacy in Europe

 

[◆ T.D.A ◆]

He sure plays well against Portugues teams, its because he has to prove to the Portuguese public that he is the right man for his country, it's almost like;

"Look Portugal, *bang* thats why I'm captain." He is captain right?

Though its disturbing he might not play in the world cup.

 

[Mendes]

You sure dont watch Portuguese national team in action, or you wouldnt say something like that... but I dont recomend watching at all

 

[◆ T.D.A ◆]

I don't watch Portugal but I hear they are struggling to win.

 

[Imperium]

Arsenal - Chelsea

Quick fact: The last time chelsea knocked arsenal out of the fa cup was 1947. Since then there have been 7 ties, all won by arsenal. But then again when you when three starting defenders out, the backup left back out, the back up centreback out your goalkeeper out and the opposing team have the striker you love to hate finding form. You try to find hope wherever you can. ;_;

 

[◆ T.D.A ◆]

Chelsea letting in a lot of goals recently, though Arsenal seem to have a make shift defense, which might mean its a high scoring game.

 

[thsv]

This is great. Thanks to the FA Cup semi finalists 7th place is now a UEFA cup place. Dare I dream? I'm more concerned about Fulham stealing it than West Ham

 

[Mendes]

There is too many UEFA and Champions Cup places in english/spanish teams and we've got less every year... this rules are benefiting the most powerful leagues and the "mid class" leagues are getting buried.

 

[◆ T.D.A ◆]

To be honest I could care less for Swedish teams, etc etc I just want the best from the best leagues playing in UCL, otherwise they should create a Super League.

 

[Imperium]

Quick fact: The last time chelsea knocked arsenal out of the fa cup was 18th april 2009.

 

[Mendes]

To be honest I could care less for Swedish teams, etc etc I just want the best from the best leagues playing in UCL, otherwise they should create a Super League.

I wasnt talking of those minor league teams... they have to pass through qualifying rounds to prove their worth in CL. I'm talking about the leagues like portuguese, dutch or scotish, where you usually see a representing team in the latest stages of the competition. For instance, its the 2nd time in a row that no italian team reached the quarter finals and they still have 4 access spots in their league. Portugal and Holland can only get 2 teams in CL, and the similar goes to UEFA Cup.

 

[thsv]

There is too many UEFA and Champions Cup places in english/spanish teams and we've got less every year... this rules are benefiting the most powerful leagues and the "mid class" leagues are getting buried.

Mendes I totally agree with you. After all its the Champions League.

And yet,

Liverpool haven't been champions since 1990 (the last time Spurs came within a sniff of challenging for the title. Yes it's been that long), Arsenal haven't won anything since 2005. UEFA panicked in the mid 90's and caved into the greed of a select few. We lost the Cup Winners Cup and got this pathetic excuse for a UEFA Cup (I'm sorry Europa League) in exchange for being able to watch the European elite square off. I don't know about you but crossing horns with certain clubs used to be something of a special occasion. How many times have Chelsea met Barcelona in the last 10 years?

I notice that a certain Frenchman has not said a word about the composition of the 'Champions League'. When his side won the league in 2002 he was reported to have said the top 10 ranked countries in Europe should have their champions face off in a league to see who was truly the best.

Don't worry about Italy. This is how they lose berths. What Holland and Portugal need is for just one of their clubs to get more consistent at getting to the latter stages. Most of England's progress is down to the fact that for years Manchester United were almost guaranteed to make the quarter finals. What amazes me is that Scotland still gets two berths.

 

[Imperium]

Vucinic against arsenal, and berbatov against everton. Two of the worst penalties ive seen in a long time.

Oh, and now i dont have any qualms about who to cheer on when the facup final comes.

 

[◆ T.D.A ◆]

I wonder why Tevez didn't take a penalty, but ah well you can't win everything, it was more important to rest the players for PL and UCL. Though I do hope Everton win it, since Moyes needs to win a trophy and he can be a future Utd manager.