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Senor Schmutzig
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8 goals in 7 matches in Copa America =
I love good soccer but the anemic scoring going on in Argentina is a little too much to bear.
Meanwhile, I enjoy watching the women's game for a variety of different reasons :hopesolo:and there's a goal scoring bonanza going on over there (60 goals in 24 matches)
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I really FUBAR'd that one. Thanks for providing the correct 
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El Floppo
Footballguy
I saw that too. Terrible.And I'm sure I'm going to hell for finding this comment a little... funny sounding: "Dish ish a dishaschter"
El Floppo
Footballguy
Agree- and I still think he was the more valuable of the players let go. Played all over the field and did whatever Sir Al wanted from him.
Sebowski
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Huge Group A game today. Bolivia needs to beat Costa Rica by more than a goal to be in good standing. If Bolivia does win there could very easily be an agreement made between Bolivia and Columbia for a draw that would put them both at the top of the table with 6pts and make Argentina have to blow out Costa Rica, which even if they did may allow Bolivia and Colombia to advance as the wild cards.
The Gator
Footballguy
The Reds OFFICIALLY land Adam (8M£ + Darby and Shelvey on loan)
Makes for a crowded midfield, but I like the move. He's got a filthy left foot and should do well setting up Carroll.
Now...who goes to make room?
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Right now they could look like this
Makes for a crowded midfield, but I like the move. He's got a filthy left foot and should do well setting up Carroll.
Now...who goes to make room?
:not#4not#4:Right now they could look like this
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Carroll Suarez Adam Gerrard Henderson LucasJohnson Skrtel Carragher Kelly
Steve Tasker
Footballguy
BUT WHERE WILL JONJO SHELVEY FIT IN???
The Gator
Footballguy
He'll fit into a tangerine uni for 2011/12
I get more worried for my boy Raul with each signing. :(
JMon348
Footballguy
Just made up for it with a horrible offsides call.
Sebowski
Footballguy
A Costa Rica win is better for Argentina the a Bolivia one.
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Sebowski
Footballguy
Disagree. He was definitely offsides.
JMon348
Footballguy
I know, Costa Rica had a chance to put it away.
JMon348
Footballguy
Actually rewinding on the DVR for the first goal, you are totally wrong on both calls.Neither were offsides.
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JMon348
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Steve Tasker
Footballguy
Sebowski
Footballguy
I'd rather not.
JMon348
Footballguy
Am I missing something, please let me know.
Bonzai
Footballguy
Kuyt down? Guy is your best player!'The Gator said:The Reds OFFICIALLY land Adam (8M£ + Darby and Shelvey on loan) Makes for a crowded midfield, but I like the move. He's got a filthy left foot and should do well setting up Carroll. Now...who goes to make room?
Code:Carroll Suarez Adam Gerrard Henderson LucasJohnson Skrtel Carragher Kelly
JMon348
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Steve Tasker
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Really an exciting match here from Mexico/Germany U-17s on ESPNU. It was 1-1 within 10 minutes and 1-1 at the half. Mexico has been dominating the entire second half, but a brilliant run from the German captain made it 2-1 in the 60th. Mexico just equalized off a corner in the 76th. The goal actually went in directly from the corner kick after a clash of heads on the goalline. The Mexican player (Gomez - the scorer of their first goal) is bleeding like crazy and being patched up on the field. Mexico's used all their subs so they'll have to go down to 10 men if he can't continue.
Steve Tasker
Footballguy
After about 7 minutes on the sideline, Gomez is back on the field. He looks somewhat dazed, like he barely knows where he is.
Steve Tasker
Footballguy
Are you ####### kidding me?
Julio Gomez, his head wrapped like a mummy, scores a bicycle kick off a corner to make it 3-2 in the 90th...
Julio Gomez, his head wrapped like a mummy, scores a bicycle kick off a corner to make it 3-2 in the 90th...
JMon348
Footballguy
Steve Tasker
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Sebowski
Footballguy
I don't think you understood my post.
Bonzai
Footballguy
Whoa.
PIK95
Footballguy
D.K.has gotta be out there. Fo sho.Kuyt down? Guy is your best player!'The Gator said:The Reds OFFICIALLY land Adam (8M£ + Darby and Shelvey on loan) Makes for a crowded midfield, but I like the move. He's got a filthy left foot and should do well setting up Carroll. Now...who goes to make room?
Code:Carroll Suarez Adam Gerrard Henderson LucasJohnson Skrtel Carragher Kelly
Brady Marino
Footballguy
That's just sick.
Especially when you realize they can bring Kuyt off the bench!That's just sick.
Mjolnirs
Footballguy
Just finished watching the Germany v Mexico match. Wow! What a start and what a finish.
It sucks to see Germany lose, but Mexico flat out took it to them. That kid that scored the winning goal has some heart.
I was glad to see at least one German player shaking hands with the Mexican team because the rest of the team was either throwing tantrums or going after the refs.
It sucks to see Germany lose, but Mexico flat out took it to them. That kid that scored the winning goal has some heart.
I was glad to see at least one German player shaking hands with the Mexican team because the rest of the team was either throwing tantrums or going after the refs.
NMYMND
Footballguy
Impressive closing by the Mexico U-17 squad - helped by the home country support. It's hard to predict whatU-17 success means for the long-term future, Mexico looks to be entering a good stretch for their national team. They might end up being the country that got screwed the hardest by the Qatar decision, because Mexico might have been among the favorites in a U.S.-based World Cup in 22.
I did not see this game but I watched the video in the link. On the sequence shown here there are multiple snapshots for the Assistant Referee to capture in his mind. The first is when the ball was played to the original attacker both players were on side(they were even with the second to last defender). From there you have to watch where the player without the ball goes. Is he even with the ball or 2TLD. It is hard to tell from the angle of this video but when the shot is taken it looks to me like he was even with the ball. He moves forward and is in a perfect place for the deflection from the keeper. In determining offside it is when it was last played by your own teammate. Looks like a great call by the AR in a dynamic play.
JMon348
Footballguy
That's what I thought, thanks. When Sebowski said it I really didn't think about it. Since I was watching it on Telemundo, I'm not sure if it was an issue with the commentators. When the first player took the shot, the eventual goal scorer looked right on line with the defender, so I thought he was clearly onside. I wasn't sure if I was missing/forgetting something when Sebowski didn't say the same.
looks like United's bid for Nasri was rejected again. Can't say I blame Arsenal for not letting a key guy go to a top league competitor, but their asking price is a bit ridiculous, imho. What really sucks about that, is now United is almost certainly going to make a strong play for the dutch, diving, hobbit.
Also, all kinds of drama at the Eastlands. Tevez wants out, Adebayor is pissed, as is Bellamy...and while neither is necessarily a first teamer, there is a limit to the number of players you can have signed and if these guys are not going to be loaned, no one wants to pay their salaries, City's gonna handcuff themselves pretty badly here. Only a handful of teams in the world can afford the likes of some of their players and with the salaries city's been handing out, who is gonna wanna pay Tevez 800K/week, etc...
Also, I like Adam a lot, but I'm gonna be real interested to see how he plays out in Liverpool. Guy's a bit of a prima donna, glory hound. Remember him really getting into it on a pk vs spurs I think after he just missed one, adamant about taking the one like 2 minutes later. I understand the tenacity there, but the way he went about it was kind of a #### way to do it, and Liverpool is not his team. I think his act is gonna wear a bit thin there. Liverpool does have too many quality midfielders, I still think Meireles is gonna be gone, I think there is gonna be some discontentment about playing time between all those guys if no one is moved. Not like you can pay 20m for Henderson and not play him at all cause he's the youngest/newest of the bunch. Guys on teams that are winning trophies tend to ##### and moan wayyyyy less than those that are teams not winning. just saying.
Also, all kinds of drama at the Eastlands. Tevez wants out, Adebayor is pissed, as is Bellamy...and while neither is necessarily a first teamer, there is a limit to the number of players you can have signed and if these guys are not going to be loaned, no one wants to pay their salaries, City's gonna handcuff themselves pretty badly here. Only a handful of teams in the world can afford the likes of some of their players and with the salaries city's been handing out, who is gonna wanna pay Tevez 800K/week, etc...
Also, I like Adam a lot, but I'm gonna be real interested to see how he plays out in Liverpool. Guy's a bit of a prima donna, glory hound. Remember him really getting into it on a pk vs spurs I think after he just missed one, adamant about taking the one like 2 minutes later. I understand the tenacity there, but the way he went about it was kind of a #### way to do it, and Liverpool is not his team. I think his act is gonna wear a bit thin there. Liverpool does have too many quality midfielders, I still think Meireles is gonna be gone, I think there is gonna be some discontentment about playing time between all those guys if no one is moved. Not like you can pay 20m for Henderson and not play him at all cause he's the youngest/newest of the bunch. Guys on teams that are winning trophies tend to ##### and moan wayyyyy less than those that are teams not winning. just saying.
B Maverick
Footballguy
Manchester United have announced that defender Chris Smalling has signed a new five-year contract at Old Trafford
I like it. The depth at center back is outstanding now. Rio cant be counted on for a full season so with Smalling, Vidic and Jones there Rio can rest and play in the big games.
I like it. The depth at center back is outstanding now. Rio cant be counted on for a full season so with Smalling, Vidic and Jones there Rio can rest and play in the big games.
Steve Tasker
Footballguy
What's the price?Nasri was easily the team's best player this past season, IMO.
Steve Tasker
Footballguy
Also, Michael Essien rumored to have ####ed up his knee again.
they rejected 20 mil. I'm not sure what they're asking. I think there is a premium if United, Chelsea or Man City ask. I think the reason he was easily the best Gunner was more to attrition than anything else. Gervinho would be a nice pull for Arsenal too. You can say good bye to perennial underachiever Bendtner.
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Good Posting Judge
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Transfer odds. Kind of interesting:
https://www.unibet.com/betting/grid/gridForSearch.odds?searchString=transfer+
https://www.unibet.com/betting/grid/gridForSearch.odds?searchString=transfer+
scoobygang
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Jordan Henderson got 16 million. I don't see how 20 million for a guy who was leading candidate for PFA player of the year for much of the season is something Arsenal would be compelled to accept. Nasri is still only 24.
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