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I had no idea Luis Figo played with Big Poppa Pump, Scott Steiner.
England has a good group of young talent - but if Woy goes with the old guard, they will struggle.Woy has delayed announcing his official England roster, but that shouldn't stop us from having some fun speculating. First, a moment of silence for Dat Guy Welbz....
Obviously, the big question for England is probably whether Rooney starts at CAM. He's the third choice #9 as I see it behind Kane and Vardy (but Vardy could probably play on the left). Sterling played CAM in the World Cup, but he seems a lock for a wing spot to me. Probably on the right and maybe Lallana on the left. So the question is whether Woy has the stones to play Dele Alli ahead of Shrek. I'd do it, but I'm easily intoxicated by youth and work rate.
I don't know if Hendo is likely to be healthy for the tourney. If so, I'd expect him and Milner to partner in CM. Or maybe one of those two with Dier (whose Vinny Jones impression in the Chelsea game did not inspire my confidence in his big game ability). Back four seems pretty straight forward. Clyne Smalling Stones Rose. I assume Hart is in goal, but I think Butland and Forster are both every bit as good.
I always overrate England. This year, I think they lack quality in the center of the pitch. They got a decent draw and I'd expect them to advance, but the quarter finals feels like their ceiling to me.
That's because we relate more to Europeans.It's weird, but the Copa really isn't interesting me. We're getting close to A teams for every country, but I'm not sure how much of a priority it is.
The Euros are always my favorite tournament. In the 16 team format, there were so few bad games because all the teams were at least pretty good. We'll see if the move to 24 teams waters it down.
I put together a combined TV schedule on a calendar. If anyone wants it, PM me your email address.
Some 5-game days in there.
Also, in case anyone was wondering, the Olympics don't start until August, so no conflicts there.
It's weird, but the Copa really isn't interesting me. We're getting close to A teams for every country, but I'm not sure how much of a priority it is.
The Euros are always my favorite tournament. In the 16 team format, there were so few bad games because all the teams were at least pretty good. We'll see if the move to 24 teams waters it down.
Its generally agreed that Orlando got the worst of it from the schedule makers, especially with Brazil saving Neymar for Rio and then not selecting Kaka or Oscar.It's funny the Copa sounded great to me, but then they announced the schedule and games etc. I have like zero interest in driving two hours to Orlando to watch Panama and Bolivia in the June heat at ~ 100 bucks a ticket.
Why not just join the Outlaws? For $25 you get a tshirt and the option to buy from the AO pool of tickets. The ones you're seeing on te message board are those purchased by AO members that for whatever reason they aren't now able to use. Those tickets posted MUST be sold for the same price paid. If AO finds anyone trying to resell for a profit they will rescind membership. Last I checked there were still tickets available from the AO pool. When you join AO send you a code that you enter in Ticketmater that makes these available.I'm still debating going to the USA/Columbia match at levi, some fair ticket prices on the American outlaws message board, the only problem is that they go fast once they are posted.
I am a paid AO member, it's the only way I can see the board I'm talking about those guys that bought the 4 game package deal and our now reselling them way discounted compared to if I paid the single game price.Why not just join the Outlaws? For $25 you get a tshirt and the option to buy from the AO pool of tickets. The ones you're seeing on te message board are those purchased by AO members that for whatever reason they aren't now able to use. Those tickets posted MUST be sold for the same price paid. If AO finds anyone trying to resell for a profit they will rescind membership. Last I checked there were still tickets available from the AO pool. When you join AO send you a code that you enter in Ticketmater that makes these available.
https://www.theamericanoutlaws.com/membership
Can't wait to see the German, Italian and Spanish rosters. Surely Pelle isn't the best striker Italy can trot out there?France and Germany have to be considered co-favorites. Belgium and Spain leading the group just below, although I like Spain a bit better. Don't really see anyone outside of the four making too much noise. Italy has surprised me before, but I don't see Graziano Pelle leading the line in a Euro title contender. Star of the tournament to be either Griezmann or Paco.
They don't really have many pure strikers. Lots of winger types. Maybe Belotti. But Pelle appears to have started recently. Cletius isn't kidding. Italy will be strong at the back as always, but they're missing the best two CMs they have and they don't have goal scorers (unless we think Giovinco will make the team and play some way).Can't wait to see the German, Italian and Spanish rosters. Surely Pelle isn't the best striker Italy can trot out there?
Super Mario is only 25. The last time we saw him play great inspired football was in the last Euro, but he's been dormant since.They don't really have many pure strikers. Lots of winger types. Maybe Belotti. But Pelle appears to have started recently. Cletius isn't kidding. Italy will be strong at the back as always, but they're missing the best two CMs they have and they don't have goal scorers (unless we think Giovinco will make the team and play some way).
OFFICIALLY getting tickets
Either the Uruguay v. Jamaica game or the Quarterfinal at Levis
A friend of mine bought the San Francisco package and is selling the Uruguay v Jamaica tix, pm if interested. Oddly, he has 3 tickets as he'll be out there with wife and son.OFFICIALLY getting tickets
Either the Uruguay v. Jamaica game or the Quarterfinal at Levis
A friend of mine bought the San Francisco package and is selling the Uruguay v Jamaica tix, pm if interested. Oddly, he has 3 tickets as he'll be out there with wife and son.
thanks for the invite!!!
Just locked some down. Section 111 in Levis is pretty sweet. Might snag the QF ones too for that location