***Official Soccer Discussion Thread*** (12 Viewers)

[Good Posting Judge]

1-0, good guys.

Messi around 70'.

 

[Bonzai]

GTFO, the both of you. 7-0, United. Glory, glory.

Showering up and heading to the bar in a bit. Regardless of the result, I'll likely embarrass myself today.

 

[Steve Tasker]

bumpedit to add link

 

[guru_007]

GTFO, the both of you. 7-0, United. Glory, glory.Showering up and heading to the bar in a bit. Regardless of the result, I'll likely embarrass myself today.

 

[derek245583]

Oh, hello, guru_007

 

[guru_007]

Oh, hello, guru_007

congrats on your cup.

 

[derek245583]

Oh, hello, guru_007

congrats on your cup.

It was pretty cool...I was wondering where you had been

 

[andy_b]

I don't have a horse in today's game but just hoping it is a free flowing affair. As always, I am sure an early goal will help open some of the tight sphincters that are likely to be in this game.

 

[andy_b]

Tonight will be interesting to watch in MLS for the US players.

4 players in particular who should factor in the Gold Cup include Ream, Agudelo, Donovan and Benny all of whom will likely be playing a lot tonight. Hopefully no injuries will occur.

 

[The Gator]

12/12....

9/12

 

[derek245583]

12/12....

9/12

I got 6 lol

 

[Steve Tasker]

If this game was anywhere but England, I'd have to give it to Barca. While it's obviously in United's favor, I think the title game being in London will make it a better, more competitive game than it otherwise might have been. Chicharito and Villa have it 1-1, then Iniesta kills the dreams of a second English club with the winner...

 

[Sebowski]

Tonight will be interesting to watch in MLS for the US players.4 players in particular who should factor in the Gold Cup include Ream, Agudelo, Donovan and Benny all of whom will likely be playing a lot tonight. Hopefully no injuries will occur.

:cough:

Let's put the Fifa is corrupt and MLS is boring talk on the back burner for bit. It's Chaaaaaaaaaaaammmmmmmmmppppppppiiiiiiiiiooooooonnnnnnssssssss!!!!!!!!

 

[jonessed]

Apparently Puyol isn't starting which seems odd. If he's injured it seems he shouldn't even be on the bench.

 

[Steve Tasker]

This Fox pregame show is really, really dumbed-down.

 

[jonessed]

This Fox pregame show is really, really dumbed-down.

I'm just happy McManaman is nowhere to be seen.

 

[Steve Tasker]

This Fox pregame show is really, really dumbed-down.

I'm just happy McManaman is nowhere to be seen.

I don't mind him so much. It's no secret that I can't stand Wynalda though. Terrible.

 

[scoobygang]

This Fox pregame show is really, really dumbed-down.

So awful. Has Friedel picked up a slight English accent or am I going crazy?

 

[Steve Tasker]

This Fox pregame show is really, really dumbed-down.

So awful. Has Friedel picked up a slight English accent or am I going crazy?

I thought the same thing during that last segment, actually.

 

[andy_b]

This Fox pregame show is really, really dumbed-down.

So awful. Has Friedel picked up a slight English accent or am I going crazy?

I thought the same thing during that last segment, actually.

It is very typical to happen. Harks picked up a much stronger accent when he was there. Took him 3 years to lose it too once he came back.

 

[andy_b]

This Fox pregame show is really, really dumbed-down.

I'm just happy McManaman is nowhere to be seen.

Macca has an ESPN contract.

 

[otello]

I like eric's prediction

 

[bentley]

#### the Mancs.

 

[andy_b]

Wow just got chills watching the US add with Darke's call.

 

[Mjolnirs]

Let's go Barca!

Bayern was here just a year ago.

 

[Steve Tasker]

Fox really hammering the "casual fan" angle....

 

[Steve Tasker]

I like eric's prediction

If this game was anywhere but England, I'd have to give it to Barca. While it's obviously in United's favor, I think the title game being in London will make it a better, more competitive game than it otherwise might have been. Chicharito and Villa have it 1-1, then Iniesta kills the dreams of a second English club with the winner...

Wynalda copied me...

 

[bentley]

Fox really hammering the "casual fan" angle....

Agreed. I think I'm encouraged that Fox really believes that their audience is largely casual fans.

 

[Mjolnirs]

Fox really hammering the "casual fan" angle....

Well, they have to try and hook them somehow.

 

[andy_b]

Fox really hammering the "casual fan" angle....

Agreed. I think I'm encouraged that Fox really believes that their audience is largely casual fans.

I wonder why though. With the ratings they pulled last year it was pretty clear it was pure soccer fans. Maybe they think the two teams playing this year will draw more casual fans.

 

[Eephus]

Hungaria?

 

[Sebowski]

Any news on Puyol?

 

[andy_b]

Wow is Hernandez active. He is all over the place.

 

[andy_b]

What is the writing on Man U jersey's?

 

[bentley]

What is the writing on Man U jersey's?

AON?Never mind. Not sure what the other stuff is.

 

[andy_b]

What is the writing on Man U jersey's?

AON?Never mind. Not sure what the other stuff is.

No above the sponsor. Barca has something written as well.

 

[bentley]

What is the writing on Man U jersey's?

AON?Never mind. Not sure what the other stuff is.

No above the sponsor. Barca has something written as well.

The only thing I've been able to read is '2011'. Guessing the other says something about the UEFA Cup Final.

 

[Steve Tasker]

What is the writing on Man U jersey's?

AON?Never mind. Not sure what the other stuff is.

No above the sponsor. Barca has something written as well.

The only thing I've been able to read is '2011'. Guessing the other says something about the UEFA Cup Final.

Europa League final??

 

[jonessed]

That was a beautiful chance. They make it look so easy.

 

[andy_b]

Jesus this is Man U and Barca still makes it look like they are playing an amateur side in terms of possession

 

[Steve Tasker]

Jesus this is Man U and Barca still makes it look like they are playing an amateur side in terms of possession

What consistently amazes me about them is how they look so static on the field, but they are always in the right place at the right time and always have tons of space in the midfield. Their positioning is perfect at all times. Other than an occasional sprint, they barely even look like they're running - so effortless.That was always something that astounded me (and really opened my eyes) about La Masia - the amount of time they train WITHOUT a ball on the field.

 

[jonessed]

Game.

United simply can't play with these guys.

 

[Mr. Pickles]

gol.

 

[andy_b]

This is men against boys right now.

 

[Steve Tasker]

Rooney!

 

[Mr. Pickles]

At least it's interesting now.

 

[andy_b]

Yes that should bring the game to life. Wonderful goal

 

[jonessed]

Offsides, but nice goal none-the-less.

 

[scoobygang]

Not to jinx it, but this is the best played "big" game in years.

 

[andy_b]

Well that may be the very definition of against the run of play