⚽ Soccer Match-day Thread

[Sinn Fein 31,296]

In here, we will discuss individual soccer games.

Consider this the master game-day thread for non-USMNT games.

 

 

Edited October 16, 2018 by Sinn Fein

[AAABatteries 19,991]

I get doing this for the WC or Men's National team but do we really want to do this for all games?  What's wrong with leaving it in the main thread?

[Sinn Fein 31,296]

6 minutes ago, AAABatteries said:

I get doing this for the WC or Men's National team but do we really want to do this for all games?  What's wrong with leaving it in the main thread?

My guess is that some don't like that thread to get bloated with game info on games they are not watching, nor have any interest in.

 

[AAABatteries 19,991]

23 minutes ago, Sinn Fein said:

My guess is that some don't like that thread to get bloated with game info on games they are not watching, nor have any interest in.

 

I guess but it just seems like folks won't know which thread to post in and conversations about a game will end up split across two threads.  I will say it would have the advantage of not having a game spoiled if you are recording it but still want to read the main thread.  If you can get people to use them that way then I'm fine but I think it will be like herding drunken cats - Kafka > hi

[Sinn Fein 31,296]

Man U - Mata gets the surprising start.  Only question left is whether Zlatan feels like scoring today.

[El Floppo 23,697]

13 minutes ago, Sinn Fein said:

Man U - Mata gets the surprising start.  Only question left is whether Zlatan feels like scoring today.

TAKE THIS TO THE ZLATAN THREAD PLEASE

[El Floppo 23,697]

Btw, I already hate that there are to many threads. I find this one to be pointless and over kill. 

[Sinn Fein 31,296]

1 minute ago, El Floppo said:

Btw, I already hate that there are to many threads. I find this one to be pointless and over kill. 

TAKE THIS TO THE TOO MANY SOCCER THREADS THREAD PLEASE

[Sinn Fein 31,296]

I imagine the Man United supporters have to be happy, knowing the Bus has already been purchased, and parked.

[Sinn Fein 31,296]

I thought Boruc was not allowed to pick up a pass to the keeper?

[Sinn Fein 31,296]

TSO knew Mata would be key...

 

[AAABatteries 19,991]

1 hour ago, El Floppo said:

Btw, I already hate that there are to many threads. I find this one to be pointless and over kill. 

I tried to tell him.

[AAABatteries 19,991]

20 minutes ago, Sinn Fein said:

I imagine the Man United supporters have to be happy, knowing the Bus has already been purchased, and parked.

I wouldn't say that - it's more Rooney, Fellaini and Valencia slowing the attack down.

Hoping Jose is just trying to showcase Fellaini and use him while others get in shape.  I don't know why Schneiderlin isn't getting a game.

[Sinn Fein 31,296]

Just now, AAABatteries said:

I wouldn't say that - it's more Rooney, Fellaini and Valencia slowing the attack down.

Hoping Jose is just trying to showcase Fellaini and use him while others get in shape.  I don't know why Schneiderlin isn't getting a game.

I don't know.  

I think Zlatan slows the attack down, and Mourinho hinted at that after the Community Shield.  They intend to play very deliberately, working the ball up the flanks, and trying to knock the ball into the box - since Zlatan does not posses great pace, and his primary strength is getting on the end of crosses.

[AAABatteries 19,991]

2 minutes ago, Sinn Fein said:

I don't know.  

I think Zlatan slows the attack down, and Mourinho hinted at that after the Community Shield.  They intend to play very deliberately, working the ball up the flanks, and trying to knock the ball into the box - since Zlatan does not posses great pace, and his primary strength is getting on the end of crosses.

He doesn't have top end speed but he has showed good touch and skill - something those other 3 have not shown.  I shouldn't be too hard on Valencia as it seemed like Mata drifted too central and didn't give much help on the right wing.

Back to parking the bus - if he does that 2nd half and gets the result so be it - LvG tried it and couldn't do it.

[AAABatteries 19,991]

Rooney (somewhat) wastes two big chances.

[SaintsInDome2006 44,207]

Just a question as a casual fan who occasionally goes to a couple local soccer pubs to watch games - how do you serious fans follow the games online? For instance there are so many leagues and cups and friendlies, are there a couple good sites with schedules and covering the big games of the day?

Thanks.

[Sinn Fein 31,296]

1 minute ago, AAABatteries said:

Rooney (somewhat) wastes two big chances.

I know it won't be popular but  has been one of the better players for United today.

[AAABatteries 19,991]

Just now, Sinn Fein said:

I know it won't be popular but  has been one of the better players for United today.

Shut your whore mouth.

[AAABatteries 19,991]

4 minutes ago, SaintsInDome2006 said:

Just a question as a casual fan who occasionally goes to a couple local soccer pubs to watch games - how do you serious fans follow the games online? For instance there are so many leagues and cups and friendlies, are there a couple good sites with schedules and covering the big games of the day?

Thanks.

Most hate ESPNFC but it'll do the job at first for you.  If you are talking about watching the matches then there's a ton of streams to get whatever match you want.

[AAABatteries 19,991]

Rooney with a well directed header but from a lucky bounce.

[AAABatteries 19,991]

Zlatan!!!

 

[Sinn Fein 31,296]

Watching EPL online - http://www.nbcsports.com/live

Watching anything in the world - https://www.reddit.com/r/soccerstreams/

 

There are other specific legal streams based on whatever channel is showing the game.  http://www.socceramerica.com/publications/soccer-on-tv/

[AAABatteries 19,991]

I had forgotten what an easy win feels like.

[CletiusMaximus 7,449]

10 minutes ago, SaintsInDome2006 said:

Just a question as a casual fan who occasionally goes to a couple local soccer pubs to watch games - how do you serious fans follow the games online? For instance there are so many leagues and cups and friendlies, are there a couple good sites with schedules and covering the big games of the day?

Thanks.

Take it to the soccer thread broheem, this is the gameday thread.

 

[Sinn Fein 31,296]

So, Mata probably gets to stay on today?

[AAABatteries 19,991]

2 minutes ago, CletiusMaximus said:

Take it to the soccer thread broheem, this is the gameday thread.

 

 

[AAABatteries 19,991]

Wow - nice goal

[Sinn Fein 31,296]

Oops - get Mata off.  Too short imo

[AAABatteries 19,991]

Nice way to start for Jose.  United will be tough this season if he can sort out the midfield.

Zlatan - underrated for his vision and passing.  He was my MOTM.

[AAABatteries 19,991]

Why no Xhaka in the starting lineup?

[AAABatteries 19,991]

@Sinn Fein - if you want this thread to take off you may want to change the thread title.

[Sinn Fein 31,296]

25 minutes ago, AAABatteries said:

@Sinn Fein - if you want this thread to take off you may want to change the thread title.

I really don't care.

Sebowski took offense when I started chirping in with some game commentary from the Leicester game yesterday...

[AAABatteries 19,991]

Moreno hacks down Walcott for the PK, who can't put it away.  Decent stop by Mignolet.

[Sinn Fein 31,296]

Moreno is not very good.

 

Terrible PK...

[Dinsy Ejotuz 12,057]

Liverpool look like dog####.  Terrible passing.  Turnovers in bad spots.  Ineffective pressing.  Defenders out of position.  Good god.

[AAABatteries 19,991]

Just now, Sinn Fein said:

Moreno is not very good.

  and now he's caught way out of position to let Walcott score - granted the giveaway in midfield didn't help

[Sinn Fein 31,296]

1 minute ago, Sinn Fein said:

Moreno is not very good.

 

Terrible PK...

update - Moreno is still not very good.

[Poke_4_Life 1,474]

Happy to see the pony tails on Pool. Easier to hate. 

[AAABatteries 19,991]

How is Wijnaldum in defense?  It's bad enough with Moreno and Coutinho over there - they are making Walcott look good.

[Sinn Fein 31,296]

If I saw a shot like that from Firmino on FM, I would just assume its a glitch...

[Sinn Fein 31,296]

Seriously though, they should change the rules to allow Walcott to scalp that little man bun from Moreno.  Dothraki rules...

[Peyton Marino 4,766]

aye, right proper lads.  blonkas

[AAABatteries 19,991]

Fantastic goal - Arsenal have to be in shock that they are even at the half with the way the match has gone.

[Dinsy Ejotuz 12,057]

Whoa.  That's a bomb.

ETA:  31 yards out.

Edited August 14, 2016 by wdcrob

[Sinn Fein 31,296]

Such a little cutie

[Sinn Fein 31,296]

Needed that goal

#fantasyteamsmatter

[AAABatteries 19,991]

The Robbie's eviscerating Moreno.  It's Miller Milner Time.

[Sebowski 3,961]

Wenger out

[AAABatteries 19,991]

Llana with a nice finish.

I can't imagine Wenger not signing a defender.