I do wonder if he has fallen off the proverbial cliff, and how that impacts his WC roster chances. I think he is on shaky ground right now and needs a big start to the MLS season.
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Good Posting Judge
Footballguy
PPD helps City in that they need to get healthy (esp. Fernandinho and Aguero), but it only hurts in terms of fixture congestion. They already have one Prem game that needs to be rescheduled because of the C1C final against Sunderland, they have an FA Cup home game against Chelsea that Mou will likely be trying to grind into a draw, and then potential CL games if they get past Barca. Not many spots left on the calendar.
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
I don't think it is possible to feel worse about Jozy and Dempsey right now. :( One of them has to wake up before the WC.
Sebowski
Footballguy
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
Yikes, it looks even worse in print :(
Mjolnirs
Footballguy
Dortmund over Frankfurt 1-0Wolfsburg over Hoffenheim 3-2
Kaiserslautern over Leverkusen 1-0
Bayern over Hamburger 5-0
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Dinsy Ejotuz
Footballguy
I'm starting to think Dempsey is completely kaput and that he's better than 50/50 to not be in Brazil
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
it is definitely going to be a point of interest as the MLS season starts.
The Euro field players are not looking that fit and/or in form right now outside of Bedoya, Cam and Ajo.
Hopefully the MLS contingent (Donovan, Bradley, Zusi, Gonzo, Besler, EJ, and a returning Dempsey), can all find their footings before the WC starts else this is going to be one quick first round looking at the quality of the other 3 teams.
The Gator
Footballguy
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
Can any of you Liverpool fans give an update as to how Marc Pelosi is doing at the youth level? All I know is that he was recovering from a bad injury last year that caused him to miss the U20 WC and that he signed a new deal late last year but have not seen if he is back to playing at any level yet.
The Gator
Footballguy
Haven't read much. I try to keep track of him on their forums and tweeter, but not much info still.
Bonzai
Footballguy
Just now got this.
Ramsay Hunt Experience
Footballguy
Texas Football
Footballguy
From what I read Pelosi had the screws taken out in September/October and was to be back in training around the end of '13.
I'll ask one of the guys over there that watches their youth setup to get a better update. Hopefully.
Texas Football
Footballguy
Clearly better than Aguero.Just now got this.
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
ESPN.com Poll today
David Beckham is reportedly considering naming his new MLS team the Miami Vice. What do you think?
After ~68k votes
Love it: 42%
Like it: 27%
Don't Like It: 16%
Hate It: 15%
David Beckham is reportedly considering naming his new MLS team the Miami Vice. What do you think?
After ~68k votes
Love it: 42%
Like it: 27%
Don't Like It: 16%
Hate It: 15%
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Dinsy Ejotuz
Footballguy
Love it. Nice to see him having some fun with it/doing something different and it fits the city.
B Maverick
Footballguy
The Gator
Footballguy
Good Posting Judge
Footballguy
Yeah, I think both teams involved just try to work it out. Easier to do over there as everything's so close together.
City/Sunderland probably won't be rescheduled until after the FA Cup matches this weekend.
El Floppo
Footballguy
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
I think there are a few different names they are considering at this point. Vice got some traction in the press because it is causing some polar opinions and it is pretty different.
If I had to bet though, I wonder if he will go more traditional like the one you mentioned?
Also I am sure they are considering something Hispanic based considering the market down there.
This ESPN poll is a nice quick unscientific look at the how the sports fans in the country think about the Vice name, and even more importantly, the numbers in Florida are even more positive where 71% either love or like the name.
SmoovySmoov
The Way of the Samurai
I hit a new low on FIFA today. While I, of course, already had Raheem Sterling on my Ultimate Team, I had to go home on lunch today to buy the Team of The Week Sterling with increased attributes. 
Good Posting Judge
Footballguy
I kinda think Pool has more than a fighting chance of taking the Prem.
Paulymaggs
Footballguy
Not sure if I am getting trolled here or what.... but to think Januzaj is in any way 'faster' (in any of the speed categories: dribble speed, movement burst, etc) than Ribery or Robben isLet's not start putting the kid in the same sentence as those fellas just yet. Especially Iniesta.Januzaj is likely quicker than Ribery and Robben and significantly quicker than Mata or Silva, each of whom have been named in the top 50 in the world (to say nothing of Iniesta, who has been named in the top 10).Tremendous vision - probably the best set passer on that team outside of Mata.I think he is technically better and has better vision. He's also had to shoulder a lot more given United's struggles.What makes Januzaj so much better?Some of you guys crack me up.
If you think Sterling is better that's fine. They have had comparable seasons. I think Januzaj's skillset gives him a much higher ceiling.
But just way too slow (open field speed equivalent to someone like Carrick) and lead-footed to ever be considered inside the top 50 in the world, let alone top 10. The physical/athletic ability just isn't there.
He better hope for a chance to unseat Young on the English team, otherwise, he's got no chance to start over Mirallas/Mertens/Nainggolan/Chadli/Debruyne on the Belgiums.
Back to the Sterling comparison, FIFA (the game) agrees with the sentiment here. Sterling is rated higher now (76/73), but kid has a much higher potential (84/89). Whatever that is worth...
.I am not sure we are even watching the same games....
Jaysus
Good times!
Paulymaggs
Footballguy
Speaking of which, I think this is the best wing/midfield talent I've seen England have in a while.I hit a new low on FIFA today. While I, of course, already had Raheem Sterling on my Ultimate Team, I had to go home on lunch today to buy the Team of The Week Sterling with increased attributes.
Wilshire, Henderson, Milner, Barkley, Rooney (CAM) with Lamps and Gerrard in the midfield.
Great wingers: Walcott, Sterling, Zaha, Lennon.
Think they'll surprise in Brazil.
Jaysus
Good times!
SmoovySmoov
The Way of the Samurai
GoFishTN
Footballguy
SmoovySmoov
The Way of the Samurai
Guess you missed the part where Agger and Sakho are coming back. And where the team you want to squeak in there lost 5-0 to them. So, there's that.
GoFishTN
Footballguy
The Gator
Footballguy
Coutinho
Agger
Sakho
Lucas
Suarez
Gerrard
Sturridge
Johnson
Enrique
Allen
Have all missed a lot of games, they're just now getting back to full strength.
Good Posting Judge
Footballguy
Yeah, Agger going down was a big reason why their defense has dipped. I would be willing to bet that they finish Top 3 at even money. I think they have the best attack in the Prem right now, and maybe even still when Aguero gets back.
CletiusMaximus
Footballguy
2 of these will be out of the FA Cup after this weekend. I think everyone will play to win, but the losers get the silver lining of less distractions going forward. Arsenal probably only has two more games in Europe and LFC was never in, so both are in pretty good shape in terms of fixture congestion. Spurs are out of the FA cup but likely to advance at least one more round in Europe. Meanwhile, City are in four comps and now have a makeup game to schedule. This is where depth matters and a good manager really earns his keep. I always thought SAF's biggest strength was managing his roster over multiple competitions late in the season. Lots of excitement left at top and bottom.
SmoovySmoov
The Way of the Samurai
The Z Machine
Footballguy
They're overrated, as usual.Speaking of which, I think this is the best wing/midfield talent I've seen England have in a while.I hit a new low on FIFA today. While I, of course, already had Raheem Sterling on my Ultimate Team, I had to go home on lunch today to buy the Team of The Week Sterling with increased attributes.
Wilshire, Henderson, Milner, Barkley, Rooney (CAM) with Lamps and Gerrard in the midfield.
Great wingers: Walcott, Sterling, Zaha, Lennon.
Think they'll surprise in Brazil.
((Morpheus))
Footballguy
They're overrated, as usual.Speaking of which, I think this is the best wing/midfield talent I've seen England have in a while.I hit a new low on FIFA today. While I, of course, already had Raheem Sterling on my Ultimate Team, I had to go home on lunch today to buy the Team of The Week Sterling with increased attributes.
Wilshire, Henderson, Milner, Barkley, Rooney (CAM) with Lamps and Gerrard in the midfield.
Great wingers: Walcott, Sterling, Zaha, Lennon.
Think they'll surprise in Brazil.
El Floppo
Footballguy
I think they'll underwhelm, as usual... but in theory, Gerrard/Henderson behind Wilshere with Walcott and Rooney roaming around would be pretty dope. Who plays in front? Or does Rooney go up there with a Milner coming in as a more true flank guy (or Sterling/Lennon- but neither of them defend as well as Milner, IMO)?They're overrated, as usual.Speaking of which, I think this is the best wing/midfield talent I've seen England have in a while.I hit a new low on FIFA today. While I, of course, already had Raheem Sterling on my Ultimate Team, I had to go home on lunch today to buy the Team of The Week Sterling with increased attributes.
Wilshire, Henderson, Milner, Barkley, Rooney (CAM) with Lamps and Gerrard in the midfield.
Great wingers: Walcott, Sterling, Zaha, Lennon.
Think they'll surprise in Brazil.
Big fan of Barkley, but his games against top teams show his defnsive weaknesses- no way he gets on the field in the WC unless it's as a last minute roll of the dice to try to get a goal.
The Gator
Footballguy
I'll start to believe it if they can get nine points from their next three games(Swans, Souton, Sunderland). Arsenal and City(also with a game in hand) have one tricky away game each(Stoke and Hull) while Chelsea have Everton and Spurs at home.
If Liverpool can narrow the gap at all during the next three, then it's game on. Arsenal then start a run of Spurs, Chelsea, City Everton. With Liverpool to play City and Chelsea at home and hopefully a 2-3 gap between the two...
JMon348
Footballguy
Speaking of which, I think this is the best wing/midfield talent I've seen England have in a while.I hit a new low on FIFA today. While I, of course, already had Raheem Sterling on my Ultimate Team, I had to go home on lunch today to buy the Team of The Week Sterling with increased attributes.
Wilshire, Henderson, Milner, Barkley, Rooney (CAM) with Lamps and Gerrard in the midfield.
Great wingers:Walcott,Sterling, Zaha, Lennon.
Think they'll surprise in Brazil.
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