Eephus
Footballguy
Losing Vidic, Ferdinand and Rafael in week one doesn't help either
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SmoovySmoov
The Way of the Samurai
They're still the luckiest team on the planet, getting an 81' own goal, but they look vulnerable this year.
SmoovySmoov
The Way of the Samurai
You know it, or you wouldn't have felt the need to post.
Away match, they got full points
their entire back four were backups, they had no chichirito, yet they still controlled the game.
If that's vulnerable, well, may as well send them the trophy now and let them concentrate on trying to beat barca for the CL.
their entire back four were backups, they had no chichirito, yet they still controlled the game.
If that's vulnerable, well, may as well send them the trophy now and let them concentrate on trying to beat barca for the CL.
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SmoovySmoov
The Way of the Samurai
Deny it all you want, but De Gea is soft. Ferdinand is hurt again already. If they had been playing someone better than West Brom, they would have lost.
Were we watching the same game? After the first 10-15 minutes, there were solid stretches when WBA was clearly getting the run of the play. WBA had more shots and more shots on goal.Just saw that Rio is out for 6 weeks and Rafael is out for 10. http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story/_/id/943878/manchester-united%27s-rio-ferdinand-ruled-out-for-six-weeks?cc=5901
WBA had about 1-2 dangerous chances the entire game.Nani blew at least one sitter, and had another very good chance. Possession ended 60/40, but most of the game was at least 66/33
United's away form was poor last year, they start off this season with a win.
Chelsea/Liverpool and Arsenal all draw against teams they were favored. All in all, these results were outstanding for United.
Rio injury is mildly concerning, although tbh, I thought Jones looked pretty good out there.
The sight of Smalling "attacking" down the right wing doesn't particular strike fear into many opponents, but getting Evra back would be a boost. United has two games in the next two weeks, so they'll have time to heal.
We can revisit just how vulnerable United are around thanksgiving. I didn't see it
Ted Lange as your Bartender
Footballguy
Messi!
I mean, what more can you say?
I mean, what more can you say?
JMon348
Footballguy
2-1 at HT and Madrid has been dominating. Barca got it together a little bit late in the half but Madrid deserves to be up by at least 2 goals. Alexis has looked good in his debut.
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
Still nothing definite announced on either Keane or JPA.
There are about a million tweets ranging from its all signed (3.5m fee, and roughly 4.5m per year salary), to JPA is still on the books and wants to go to Union or retire.
Only a few hours left but there seems to be too much information floating for something not to happen.
There are about a million tweets ranging from its all signed (3.5m fee, and roughly 4.5m per year salary), to JPA is still on the books and wants to go to Union or retire.
Only a few hours left but there seems to be too much information floating for something not to happen.
Sebowski
Footballguy
Guess that was more of a desperation play than a showcase. This game emphasized Barca need for bolstering the central D and the need for not messing with the midfield too much. Can't believe they had $40+ mil to spend and used it on a midfielder instead of a defender.
The Kansas Comet
Footballguy
Agreed. While I was hoping to see Barca whip Madrid, part of me thought that if Madrid scored 3 or 4 that perhaps it would wake up the management to the fact they need another defender, which wouldn't be a bad thing. Still wondering why they have been so hell-bent on Cesc this off-season when Thiago seems capable of spelling Xavi this season in the Copa del Rey and against lesser teams in La Liga.
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
Somethings coming. JPA was absent at practice yesterday for LA and the Galaxy president tweeted the following late last night after a barrage of questions about the transfer deadline.
Tom Payne (@galaxyprez)
8/15/11 12:01 AM
Obviously the deadline is tonight at 11:59 pm EST, but any announcement of player signings would likely be tmmw.
Tom Payne (@galaxyprez)
8/15/11 12:01 AM
Obviously the deadline is tonight at 11:59 pm EST, but any announcement of player signings would likely be tmmw.
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
Ives has tweeted that LA was able to "convince" JPA to accept a trade to Chivas instead of retiring. His theory was that LA offered JPA a front office job for next season.
LA needs JPA to not retire else his salary stays on the cap and they can't bring in Keane.
LA needs JPA to not retire else his salary stays on the cap and they can't bring in Keane.
SmoovySmoov
The Way of the Samurai
It's not just me.http://bleacherreport.com/articles/805034-5-things-we-learned-from-the-premier-league-weekend/page/3'guru_007 said:WBA had about 1-2 dangerous chances the entire game.Nani blew at least one sitter, and had another very good chance. Possession ended 60/40, but most of the game was at least 66/33'Christo said:
United's away form was poor last year, they start off this season with a win.
Chelsea/Liverpool and Arsenal all draw against teams they were favored. All in all, these results were outstanding for United.
Rio injury is mildly concerning, although tbh, I thought Jones looked pretty good out there.
The sight of Smalling "attacking" down the right wing doesn't particular strike fear into many opponents, but getting Evra back would be a boost. United has two games in the next two weeks, so they'll have time to heal.
We can revisit just how vulnerable United are around thanksgiving. I didn't see it
Eephus
Footballguy
Bleacher Report isn't exactly a bastion of journalistic integrityIt's not just me.http://bleacherreport.com/articles/805034-5-things-we-learned-from-the-premier-league-weekend/page/3'guru_007 said:WBA had about 1-2 dangerous chances the entire game.Nani blew at least one sitter, and had another very good chance. Possession ended 60/40, but most of the game was at least 66/33'Christo said:
United's away form was poor last year, they start off this season with a win.
Chelsea/Liverpool and Arsenal all draw against teams they were favored. All in all, these results were outstanding for United.
Rio injury is mildly concerning, although tbh, I thought Jones looked pretty good out there.
The sight of Smalling "attacking" down the right wing doesn't particular strike fear into many opponents, but getting Evra back would be a boost. United has two games in the next two weeks, so they'll have time to heal.
We can revisit just how vulnerable United are around thanksgiving. I didn't see it
SmoovySmoov
The Way of the Samurai
You sound Republican.Bleacher Report isn't exactly a bastion of journalistic integrityIt's not just me.http://bleacherreport.com/articles/805034-5-things-we-learned-from-the-premier-league-weekend/page/3'guru_007 said:WBA had about 1-2 dangerous chances the entire game.Nani blew at least one sitter, and had another very good chance. Possession ended 60/40, but most of the game was at least 66/33'Christo said:
United's away form was poor last year, they start off this season with a win.
Chelsea/Liverpool and Arsenal all draw against teams they were favored. All in all, these results were outstanding for United.
Rio injury is mildly concerning, although tbh, I thought Jones looked pretty good out there.
The sight of Smalling "attacking" down the right wing doesn't particular strike fear into many opponents, but getting Evra back would be a boost. United has two games in the next two weeks, so they'll have time to heal.
We can revisit just how vulnerable United are around thanksgiving. I didn't see it
Prussian
Footballguy
Been a while since I posted here ... just thought I would add my $0.02 about the Klinsman hire.
Love the guy, love his style of play and his drive. Love what he can do for the national team. The much needed discipline and aggressive attacking structure of "team first". (Anyone else notice his first impact was to remove names from jerseys and renumber everyone 1-18?) But, I think it is eight years too late when we should have pressed him harder back in '03.
Love the guy, love his style of play and his drive. Love what he can do for the national team. The much needed discipline and aggressive attacking structure of "team first". (Anyone else notice his first impact was to remove names from jerseys and renumber everyone 1-18?) But, I think it is eight years too late when we should have pressed him harder back in '03.
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
I agree with all thoughts here. I think you meant 2006, not 2003 though. US first contacted him after Arena stepped down after the 2006.As for the numbers I love the idea. He is trying to stress to everyone they need to compete for the numbers and no one should feel comfortable.As for the names, I think that was a slight over-site on his part. I read that he simply made the idea of the numbers being earned instead of assigned too late and the equipment manager could not get the names on the shirts in time for the game. Will be interesting to see if they have their names on the shirts in the next couple of games.
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NewlyRetired
Footballguy
It is finally official. I can't see when he will make his debut but I assume tomorrow nights CCL game is probably too early.
http://www.lagalaxy.com/news/2011/08/la-galaxy-agree-terms-ireland-international-robbie-keane
http://www.lagalaxy.com/news/2011/08/la-galaxy-agree-terms-ireland-international-robbie-keane
And guru_007 is? It's an observation. Nothing more or less. And what Bleacher Report, Smoovy and I saw was a bit of luck for ManU to get the win.After 10 minutes it looked like ManU was going to blow them off the pitch. They got the early goal and relaxed a little. While in-form ManU teams from the past could have coasted to an easy victory, it seemed like some of the young players took their foot off the pedal expecting to get the result like ManU always does. Not something that can't be corrected. But on the day they were lucky to get the three points.Bleacher Report isn't exactly a bastion of journalistic integrityIt's not just me.http://bleacherreport.com/articles/805034-5-things-we-learned-from-the-premier-league-weekend/page/3'guru_007 said:WBA had about 1-2 dangerous chances the entire game.Nani blew at least one sitter, and had another very good chance. Possession ended 60/40, but most of the game was at least 66/33'Christo said:
United's away form was poor last year, they start off this season with a win.
Chelsea/Liverpool and Arsenal all draw against teams they were favored. All in all, these results were outstanding for United.
Rio injury is mildly concerning, although tbh, I thought Jones looked pretty good out there.
The sight of Smalling "attacking" down the right wing doesn't particular strike fear into many opponents, but getting Evra back would be a boost. United has two games in the next two weeks, so they'll have time to heal.
We can revisit just how vulnerable United are around thanksgiving. I didn't see it
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NewlyRetired
Footballguy
Bonzai
Footballguy
lol
Prussian
Footballguy
Correct, '06. ... and I hope the names stay off the jerseys.
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
it will be interesting to see what happens. The US does a decent business off of selling shirts with the names on them. Not sure what type of monkey wrench this throws into that if at all.
Eephus
Footballguy
Kind of ironic since Klinsmann made a big deal about his lucky #18 shirt as a player
You don't think it might have some effect on the younger players that haven't been given much of a chance by Bradley? Letting them know things are starting with a clean slate and that no one's position is guaranteed?
Eephus
Footballguy
I think there's some negligible symbolic value that'll be good for a couple of games. Ultimately, Klinsmann's impact will be determined by the numbers on the scoreboard, not the names on the shirts.
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
Like I said earlier, the names not being on the jersey was a mistake supposedly as they did not have enough time to get them on. The quote was from Klinsmann himself.http://goal.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/08/11/klinsmann-plays-jerseys-by-the-numbers/"As for the lack of names on the jerseys? Klinsmann answered that with a sheepish shrug. There was no time for the team’s staff to put them on the shirts with the corresponding numbers. “I just told them this morning,” he said of the 1-11 plan."
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NewlyRetired
Footballguy
Did I hear the stat correctly? Never in the history of the top division in England has a week of games gone by and at least not one home team winning.
I guess the postponement of a couple of games made this easier to achieve.
Although the game on now should fix that. They can't keep hitting the cross bar.
I guess the postponement of a couple of games made this easier to achieve.
Although the game on now should fix that. They can't keep hitting the cross bar.
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I don't know why you would think it was petty. Yankees are pros, and manage to play without names.The only issue I see, is one someone else already brought up - jersey sales.
Eephus
Footballguy
That's because the Yankees are the ultimate team players, less concerned about individual stats and accolades than the greater good of the team
Eephus
Footballguy
Never is a very long time
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