Sinn Fein 29,571 Posted August 13, 2016 (edited) 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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AAABatteries 18,314 Posted August 13, 2016 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? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sinn Fein 29,571 Posted August 13, 2016 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. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AAABatteries 18,314 Posted August 13, 2016 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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sinn Fein 29,571 Posted August 14, 2016 Man U - Mata gets the surprising start. Only question left is whether Zlatan feels like scoring today. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
El Floppo 21,893 Posted August 14, 2016 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 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
El Floppo 21,893 Posted August 14, 2016 Btw, I already hate that there are to many threads. I find this one to be pointless and over kill. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sinn Fein 29,571 Posted August 14, 2016 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 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sinn Fein 29,571 Posted August 14, 2016 I imagine the Man United supporters have to be happy, knowing the Bus has already been purchased, and parked. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sinn Fein 29,571 Posted August 14, 2016 I thought Boruc was not allowed to pick up a pass to the keeper? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sinn Fein 29,571 Posted August 14, 2016 TSO knew Mata would be key... 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AAABatteries 18,314 Posted August 14, 2016 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AAABatteries 18,314 Posted August 14, 2016 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sinn Fein 29,571 Posted August 14, 2016 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AAABatteries 18,314 Posted August 14, 2016 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AAABatteries 18,314 Posted August 14, 2016 Rooney (somewhat) wastes two big chances. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SaintsInDome2006 41,364 Posted August 14, 2016 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sinn Fein 29,571 Posted August 14, 2016 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AAABatteries 18,314 Posted August 14, 2016 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AAABatteries 18,314 Posted August 14, 2016 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. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AAABatteries 18,314 Posted August 14, 2016 Rooney with a well directed header but from a lucky bounce. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AAABatteries 18,314 Posted August 14, 2016 Zlatan!!! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sinn Fein 29,571 Posted August 14, 2016 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/ 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AAABatteries 18,314 Posted August 14, 2016 I had forgotten what an easy win feels like. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CletiusMaximus 6,880 Posted August 14, 2016 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. 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sinn Fein 29,571 Posted August 14, 2016 So, Mata probably gets to stay on today? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AAABatteries 18,314 Posted August 14, 2016 2 minutes ago, CletiusMaximus said: Take it to the soccer thread broheem, this is the gameday thread. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AAABatteries 18,314 Posted August 14, 2016 Wow - nice goal Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sinn Fein 29,571 Posted August 14, 2016 Oops - get Mata off. Too short imo 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AAABatteries 18,314 Posted August 14, 2016 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AAABatteries 18,314 Posted August 14, 2016 Why no Xhaka in the starting lineup? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AAABatteries 18,314 Posted August 14, 2016 @Sinn Fein - if you want this thread to take off you may want to change the thread title. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sinn Fein 29,571 Posted August 14, 2016 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... 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AAABatteries 18,314 Posted August 14, 2016 Moreno hacks down Walcott for the PK, who can't put it away. Decent stop by Mignolet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sinn Fein 29,571 Posted August 14, 2016 Moreno is not very good. Terrible PK... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dinsy Ejotuz 10,761 Posted August 14, 2016 Liverpool look like dog####. Terrible passing. Turnovers in bad spots. Ineffective pressing. Defenders out of position. Good god. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AAABatteries 18,314 Posted August 14, 2016 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 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sinn Fein 29,571 Posted August 14, 2016 1 minute ago, Sinn Fein said: Moreno is not very good. Terrible PK... update - Moreno is still not very good. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Poke_4_Life 1,415 Posted August 14, 2016 Happy to see the pony tails on Pool. Easier to hate. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AAABatteries 18,314 Posted August 14, 2016 How is Wijnaldum in defense? It's bad enough with Moreno and Coutinho over there - they are making Walcott look good. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sinn Fein 29,571 Posted August 14, 2016 If I saw a shot like that from Firmino on FM, I would just assume its a glitch... 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sinn Fein 29,571 Posted August 14, 2016 Seriously though, they should change the rules to allow Walcott to scalp that little man bun from Moreno. Dothraki rules... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peyton Marino 4,713 Posted August 14, 2016 aye, right proper lads. blonkas 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AAABatteries 18,314 Posted August 14, 2016 Fantastic goal - Arsenal have to be in shock that they are even at the half with the way the match has gone. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dinsy Ejotuz 10,761 Posted August 14, 2016 (edited) Whoa. That's a bomb. ETA: 31 yards out. Edited August 14, 2016 by wdcrob 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sinn Fein 29,571 Posted August 14, 2016 Such a little cutie 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sinn Fein 29,571 Posted August 14, 2016 Needed that goal #fantasyteamsmatter Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AAABatteries 18,314 Posted August 14, 2016 The Robbie's eviscerating Moreno. It's Miller Milner Time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sebowski 3,961 Posted August 14, 2016 Wenger out 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AAABatteries 18,314 Posted August 14, 2016 Llana with a nice finish. I can't imagine Wenger not signing a defender. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites