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[Mello]

####ing better not be Martinez. Rafa, obviously yeah. The other name I'm hearing is Brendan Rodgers....unsure

Martinez and Rodgers are two of the top young managers in England (Martinez especially) and you prefer retread Benitez who was already ran out of town once? Reliving the past hasn't worked the past two seasons.

The last two seasons have been because Benitez was wrongly forced out. He knows most of the players. He set up the youth and academy structures and already has a relationship with the coaches running it. With the Euro Cup, Olympics, and early start for UEFA Cup qualifying, a new manager won't have much time to implement their new ideas. Most of the players already know what Rafa wants from his team. Seems like the best choice to me. I'm afraid the owners want their own person though. They also might be afraid of a financial hit from fans that would be upset about Rafa's return.

 

[prefontaine]

I am sure everyone has seen this already but I will post in case anyone wants to discuss. England's Euro SquadGoalkeepers: Joe Hart (Manchester City), Robert Green (West Ham United), John Ruddy (Norwich City)Defenders: Ashley Cole (Chelsea), John Terry (Chelsea), Glen Johnson (Liverpool), Phil Jones (Manchester United), Leighton Baines (Everton), Joleon Lescott (Manchester City), Gary Cahill (Chelsea)Midfielders: Steven Gerrard (Liverpool), Frank Lampard (Chelsea), Scott Parker (Tottenham Hotspur), Gareth Barry (Manchester City), James Milner (Manchester City), Stewart Downing (Liverpool), Theo Walcott (Arsenal), Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (Arsenal), Ashley Young (Manchester United)Forwards: Wayne Rooney (Manchester United), Danny Welbeck (Manchester United), Andy Carroll (Liverpool), Jermain Defoe (Tottenham Hotspur)Standby: Jack Butland (Birmingham City), Phil Jagielka (Everton), Jordan Henderson (Liverpool), Adam Johnson (Manchester City), Daniel Sturridge (Chelsea).

Interesting. They only have on right fullback and it happens to be Glen Johnson .

what a cluster of a roster. At least they can't underperform this year. No one can rightly expect that roster to compete for much of anything. There are several questionable picks honestly, but....Downing?

 

[Spartans Rule]

####ing better not be Martinez. Rafa, obviously yeah. The other name I'm hearing is Brendan Rodgers....unsure

Brendan Rodgers would be a good choice IMO.His work at Swansea is pretty impressive, winning promotion and then finishing solidly in the middle of the table this season. He also worked under Mourinho at Chelsea, which I'm sure most people would count as a positive.He's also a really good manager on FM12, for what that's worth.

 

[jonessed]

I am sure everyone has seen this already but I will post in case anyone wants to discuss. England's Euro SquadGoalkeepers: Joe Hart (Manchester City), Robert Green (West Ham United), John Ruddy (Norwich City)Defenders: Ashley Cole (Chelsea), John Terry (Chelsea), Glen Johnson (Liverpool), Phil Jones (Manchester United), Leighton Baines (Everton), Joleon Lescott (Manchester City), Gary Cahill (Chelsea)Midfielders: Steven Gerrard (Liverpool), Frank Lampard (Chelsea), Scott Parker (Tottenham Hotspur), Gareth Barry (Manchester City), James Milner (Manchester City), Stewart Downing (Liverpool), Theo Walcott (Arsenal), Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (Arsenal), Ashley Young (Manchester United)Forwards: Wayne Rooney (Manchester United), Danny Welbeck (Manchester United), Andy Carroll (Liverpool), Jermain Defoe (Tottenham Hotspur)Standby: Jack Butland (Birmingham City), Phil Jagielka (Everton), Jordan Henderson (Liverpool), Adam Johnson (Manchester City), Daniel Sturridge (Chelsea).

Interesting. They only have on right fullback and it happens to be Glen Johnson .

what a cluster of a roster. At least they can't underperform this year. No one can rightly expect that roster to compete for much of anything. There are several questionable picks honestly, but....Downing?

Getting out of their group without Rooney for most of it will be a small miracle.

 

[Spartans Rule]

Getting out of their group without Rooney for most of it will be a small miracle.

That's going to be a really interesting group.France is the favorite on paper, but they're France so who knows. Ukraine is going to be tough as host. Sweden is nothing special but they're good enough to take advantage if England and/or France implode.Rooney will miss the France and Sweden matches but be back for Ukraine. If England can get by Sweden without him they may be ok.

 

[GoFishTN]

####ing better not be Martinez. Rafa, obviously yeah. The other name I'm hearing is Brendan Rodgers....unsure

Martinez and Rodgers are two of the top young managers in England (Martinez especially) and you prefer retread Benitez who was already ran out of town once? Reliving the past hasn't worked the past two seasons.

Martinez also couldn't hack it at Wigan. Wigan. Roy Hodgson 2.0.

What?? Wigan will be relegated the season after Martinez leaves. He's the only reason they've stayed up this long.

 

[SmoovySmoov]

####ing better not be Martinez. Rafa, obviously yeah. The other name I'm hearing is Brendan Rodgers....unsure

Martinez and Rodgers are two of the top young managers in England (Martinez especially) and you prefer retread Benitez who was already ran out of town once? Reliving the past hasn't worked the past two seasons.

Martinez also couldn't hack it at Wigan. Wigan. Roy Hodgson 2.0.

What?? Wigan will be relegated the season after Martinez leaves. He's the only reason they've stayed up this long.

Let me clarify my statement. I actually like Martinez, and yes, he is the only reason why Wigan has stuck around. What I meant was, in my opinion, was that getting a manager (and players) from a second rate club helped turn Liverpool into a second rate club. So, even though I like him, I think bringing in Martinez would just be more of the same. They need a world-class manager to resurrect this squad.Sorry for the confusion. Quick post from my phone.

 

[ditkaburgers]

Interesting. They only have on right fullback and it happens to be Glen Johnson .

Is Micah Richards hurt?

I don't think so. Just appears to be not selected. http://www.sportsmole.co.uk/football/man-city/euro-2012/news/richards-no-one-will-be-cheering-louder-than-me_27618.html

I can't believe he chose Phil Jones over Richards.

Jones was a good selection because he is diverse. He can play center back and defensive midfield. He's simply not very good at right back though. I think Hodgson took far too many midfielders. Certainly, too many considering he is leaving one position with no natural back-up.

The Kyle Walker injury on Sunday really hurts England.

 

[GoFishTN]

####ing better not be Martinez. Rafa, obviously yeah. The other name I'm hearing is Brendan Rodgers....unsure

Martinez and Rodgers are two of the top young managers in England (Martinez especially) and you prefer retread Benitez who was already ran out of town once? Reliving the past hasn't worked the past two seasons.

Martinez also couldn't hack it at Wigan. Wigan. Roy Hodgson 2.0.

What?? Wigan will be relegated the season after Martinez leaves. He's the only reason they've stayed up this long.

Let me clarify my statement. I actually like Martinez, and yes, he is the only reason why Wigan has stuck around. What I meant was, in my opinion, was that getting a manager (and players) from a second rate club helped turn Liverpool into a second rate club. So, even though I like him, I think bringing in Martinez would just be more of the same. They need a world-class manager to resurrect this squad.Sorry for the confusion. Quick post from my phone.

That makes more sense, but I hate to tell you, Liverpool is pretty close to second rate club at this time. I doubt a world-class manager would want the job.

 

[jonessed]

Interesting. They only have on right fullback and it happens to be Glen Johnson .

Is Micah Richards hurt?

I don't think so. Just appears to be not selected. http://www.sportsmole.co.uk/football/man-city/euro-2012/news/richards-no-one-will-be-cheering-louder-than-me_27618.html

I can't believe he chose Phil Jones over Richards.

Jones was a good selection because he is diverse. He can play center back and defensive midfield. He's simply not very good at right back though. I think Hodgson took far too many midfielders. Certainly, too many considering he is leaving one position with no natural back-up.

The Kyle Walker injury on Sunday really hurts England.

I don't believe he's out because of injury. Redknapp has said it was just a knock. He had a broken toe from the game prior, but it doesn't take long for a toe to heal, plus he played pretty well up until he got stepped on.I think he just wasn't picked.

 

[Moe.]

The Kyle Walker injury on Sunday really hurts England.

I don't believe he's out because of injury. Redknapp has said it was just a knock. He had a broken toe from the game prior, but it doesn't take long for a toe to heal, plus he played pretty well up until he got stepped on.I think he just wasn't picked.

According to this article (contains quotes from Hodgson) that is not correct. Hodgson also says pretty directly that he chose Jones over Richards, it was one or the other.

 

[Spartans Rule]

That makes more sense, but I hate to tell you, Liverpool is pretty close to second rate club at this time. I doubt a world-class manager would want the job.

Somewhat true, but there's only a handful of huge clubs. Liverpool might be the best job opening out there this summer, depending whether Chelsea and Inter keep their interim managers.

 

[NewlyRetired]

This is a cool pic. Ted, who is the little boy? Hint, he is a current Philly Union player

https://p.twimg.com/AtCg58CCAAAwiLx.jpg

 

[NewlyRetired]

600k viewers watched the Man City game on ESPN2 (3rd most watched show of the week on ESPN2) and 161k viewers watched Man U on FX.

Overall 1,348,000 viewers watched Survival Sunday across the various networks.

 

[SmoovySmoov]

####ing better not be Martinez. Rafa, obviously yeah. The other name I'm hearing is Brendan Rodgers....unsure

Martinez and Rodgers are two of the top young managers in England (Martinez especially) and you prefer retread Benitez who was already ran out of town once? Reliving the past hasn't worked the past two seasons.

Martinez also couldn't hack it at Wigan. Wigan. Roy Hodgson 2.0.

What?? Wigan will be relegated the season after Martinez leaves. He's the only reason they've stayed up this long.

Let me clarify my statement. I actually like Martinez, and yes, he is the only reason why Wigan has stuck around. What I meant was, in my opinion, was that getting a manager (and players) from a second rate club helped turn Liverpool into a second rate club. So, even though I like him, I think bringing in Martinez would just be more of the same. They need a world-class manager to resurrect this squad.Sorry for the confusion. Quick post from my phone.

That makes more sense, but I hate to tell you, Liverpool is pretty close to second rate club at this time. I doubt a world-class manager would want the job.

Oh, I'm well aware. I mentioned that in my post. I was never too keen on bringing in Adam, Henderson or Downing to begin with, but no one expected the level of suckitude they fell to this year. I was excited about Carroll and Suarez, and still remain as such. Of course, Carroll's form at the end helped make it a little bit better. But I don't think they can get back to the Top 4 without overhauling about 80% of the roster, and that's going to take someone with an eye for international talent.

 

[Good Posting Judge]

That makes more sense, but I hate to tell you, Liverpool is pretty close to second rate club at this time. I doubt a world-class manager would want the job.

Somewhat true, but there's only a handful of huge clubs. Liverpool might be the best job opening out there this summer, depending whether Chelsea and Inter keep their interim managers.

This probably goes without saying, but Abramovich is a lunatic if he lets RDM go, win or lose on Saturday.

 

[Spartans Rule]

That makes more sense, but I hate to tell you, Liverpool is pretty close to second rate club at this time. I doubt a world-class manager would want the job.

Somewhat true, but there's only a handful of huge clubs. Liverpool might be the best job opening out there this summer, depending whether Chelsea and Inter keep their interim managers.

This probably goes without saying, but Abramovich is a lunatic if he lets RDM go, win or lose on Saturday.

I think the bolded is true regardless of what he does with Di Matteo, but I agree it should be an easy choice to keep him.

 

[NewlyRetired]

What American's will play in UCL next season as of now?Assuming Friedel stays at Spurs and Chelsea does not win, he will be in UCL qualifying. Sacha will be in UCL qualifying I believe as Belgium champions. Anyone else? I think both Jozy and Gooch miss out. The guys at Rangers miss out because of the financial mess.

Real quick look shows (1) Michael Parkhurst (his team has qualified for either 1st/2nd, which will make Champions League qualifying) and, if you want to count him, because he probably shouldn't be counted, (2) Terrence Boyd at Dortmund.There may be more out there too.

We missed an obvious one. Jermaine Jones with Schalke 04. I believe they will be in the group stage.

 

[GoFishTN]

That makes more sense, but I hate to tell you, Liverpool is pretty close to second rate club at this time. I doubt a world-class manager would want the job.

Somewhat true, but there's only a handful of huge clubs. Liverpool might be the best job opening out there this summer, depending whether Chelsea and Inter keep their interim managers.

This probably goes without saying, but Abramovich is a lunatic if he lets RDM go, win or lose on Saturday.

 

[Dinsy Ejotuz]

It was the worst league season since they were promoted to the 1st Division in 1954. Previous Liverpool managers have been sacked for far better performances. That plus the poor seasons from the new signings, his continued reliance on them, and his handling of the Suarez affair meant he had to go.

Liverpool fan, and I agree. Think the 38 games in the league tell the true story, so, legend or not, he had to go.Rafa would be my first choice, but Martinez has done great work and I'd be OK with him signing. Not sure why that's controversial?

 

[The Z Machine]

Rafa back at 'pool? I hope the finish in the bottom half of the table.

 

[The Kansas Comet]

Sounds like Barca need to sign him. Have never run into many Real Madrid fans around here either. A couple of friends I work with are big fans but I've seen maybe two RM jerseys out watching games at bars.

Not to overgeneralize or anything, but I've found that the majority of RM fans are recent latino immigrants, rather than second generation latinos. I'm not sure why, but it might have to do with the spread of RM into latin america in the early 2000s with the Galáticos. Just a theory.

Or maybe rooting for RM was passed down from earlier generations who started rooting for them because Hugo Sanchez played there. Who knows? I have to say I see many more Barcelona jerseys/t-shirts than any others, but that could just be due to the fact they've been on top recently. There is one RM fan who works the register at the local Costco - made a point to avoid that line on trips there in the last month or so.

 

[derek245583]

600k viewers watched the Man City game on ESPN2 (3rd most watched show of the week on ESPN2) and 161k viewers watched Man U on FX. Overall 1,348,000 viewers watched Survival Sunday across the various networks.

My neilson box gets installed tomorrow...What does my schedule look like in the coming week?

 

[NewlyRetired]

600k viewers watched the Man City game on ESPN2 (3rd most watched show of the week on ESPN2) and 161k viewers watched Man U on FX. Overall 1,348,000 viewers watched Survival Sunday across the various networks.

My neilson box gets installed tomorrow...What does my schedule look like in the coming week?

Champions League Final and MLS (Chivas vs Galaxy) are probably the two most important for English language ratings. Here is the full list through the weekend. ThursdayFOX DEPORTESCopa Libertadores BOCA JUNIORS-FLUMINESE (live) 6:30 pm.Copa Libertadores VELEZ SARSFIELD-SANTOS (live) 9 pm.TELEFUTURAMexico MONTERREY-SANTOS, Final, 1st leg (live) 9:50 pm.GOLTVUEFA Women's Champions League LYON-FRANKFURT (live) noon.FRIDAY, May 18No live gamesSATURDAY, May 19FOXChampions League Final BAYERN MUNICH-CHELSEA (live) 2:45 pm.ESPN2MLS CHIVAS USA-LOS ANGELES (live) 10:30 pm.FOX SOCCEREngland BLACKPOOL-WEST HAM, Playoff Final (live) 10 am.Champions League Final BAYERN MUNICH-CHELSEA (delay) 8 pm.FOX SOCCER PLUSEngland BLACKPOOL-WEST HAM, Playoff Final (delay) 9 pm.FOX DEPORTESChampions League Final BAYERN MUNICH-CHELSEA (live) 2:30 pm.ESPN DEPORTESMLS CHIVAS USA-LOS ANGELES (live) 10:30 pm.TSNMLS VANCOUVER-SEATTLE (live) 5 pm.TSN2MLS D.C. UNITED-TORONTO (live) 7:30 pm.MLS CHIVAS USA-LOS ANGELES (live) 10:30 pm.RDS2MLS VANCOUVER-SEATTLE (live) 5 pm.MLS DIRECT KICKMLS NEW ENGLAND-HOUSTON (live) 7:30 pm.MLS DALLAS-PHILADELPHIA (live) 8:30 pm.MLS COLORADO-KANSAS CITY (live) 9 pm.MLS SAN JOSE-COLUMBUS (live) 10:30 pm.FOXSOCCER2GO.comEngland BLACKPOOL-WEST HAM, Playoff Final (On Demand) 12:30 pm.Champions League Final BAYERN MUNICH-CHELSEA (delay) 5 pm.ESPN3.comMLS CHIVAS USA-LOS ANGELES (live) 10:30 pm.SUNDAY, May 20FOX SOCCERFrance TBA (live) 3 pm.FOX SOCCER PLUSFrance TBA (live) 3 pm.GALAVISIONMLS PORTLAND-CHICAGO (live) 7 pm.TELEFUTURAMexico SANTOS-MONTERREY, Final, 2nd leg (live) 8:50 pm.ESPN3.comItalian Cup JUVENTUS-NAPOLI (live) 2:45 pm.f

 

[CletiusMaximus]

That makes more sense, but I hate to tell you, Liverpool is pretty close to second rate club at this time. I doubt a world-class manager would want the job.

Somewhat true, but there's only a handful of huge clubs. Liverpool might be the best job opening out there this summer, depending whether Chelsea and Inter keep their interim managers.

Chelsea can compete with those clubs financially, but is not in the same class in terms of big club status ... yet.

 

[The Gator]

Anyone here who is/wants to go to the US-Brazil game, here's a chance to win some seats(maybe VIP, i forget) tickets. I know you'll be sitting with Charlie Stillitano and former US player John Harkes.

Send an email to:

rsvp@siriusxm.com

Subject: USA vs Brazil

Submit your full name, email and cell phone number

gllll if anyone takes a shot at this

 

[SmoovySmoov]

Anyone here who is/wants to go to the US-Brazil game, here's a chance to win some seats(maybe VIP, i forget) tickets. I know you'll be sitting with Charlie Stillitano and former US player John Harkes.Send an email to: rsvp@siriusxm.comSubject: USA vs BrazilSubmit your full name, email and cell phone numbergllll if anyone takes a shot at this

I put my credit card number in the email also, just so they would know it's me.

 

[The Gator]

Anyone here who is/wants to go to the US-Brazil game, here's a chance to win some seats(maybe VIP, i forget) tickets. I know you'll be sitting with Charlie Stillitano and former US player John Harkes.Send an email to: rsvp@siriusxm.comSubject: USA vs BrazilSubmit your full name, email and cell phone numbergllll if anyone takes a shot at this

I put my credit card number in the email also, just so they would know it's me.

 

[jonessed]

That makes more sense, but I hate to tell you, Liverpool is pretty close to second rate club at this time. I doubt a world-class manager would want the job.

In soccer, money buys championships and with enough championships you get status. Liverpool has both. They will rise again and it will be a sought after job opening. The Big 2 in English football are United and Liverpool, followed by Arsenal. It would take decades to change this and the only one of those three that's even touchable in that timeframe is Arsenal.The billionaire teams might get there eventually, but it's going to take time and a significant amount of "outside help". Liverpool, United, and Arsenal are all self-sustaining (as our teams like Barca, RM, Bayern, Inter, Milan, etc.). They are just dominate international brands. They may go through ups and downs, but their financial might is always going to allow them to outshine the competition over the long-run.

 

[ditkaburgers]

Anyone here who is/wants to go to the US-Brazil game, here's a chance to win some seats(maybe VIP, i forget) tickets. I know you'll be sitting with Charlie Stillitano and former US player John Harkes.Send an email to: rsvp@siriusxm.comSubject: USA vs BrazilSubmit your full name, email and cell phone numbergllll if anyone takes a shot at this

If you're sitting with Harkes, don't take your wife with you to the game

 

[NewlyRetired]

Anyone here who is/wants to go to the US-Brazil game, here's a chance to win some seats(maybe VIP, i forget) tickets. I know you'll be sitting with Charlie Stillitano and former US player John Harkes.Send an email to: rsvp@siriusxm.comSubject: USA vs BrazilSubmit your full name, email and cell phone numbergllll if anyone takes a shot at this

If you're sitting with Harkes, don't take your wife with you to the game

Waldo's wife was cute to be fair when she was younger.

 

[LHUCKS]

LINK to Euro Odds

Personally I like Germany or the Netherlands. Portugal as a darkhorse.

 

[jonessed]

LINK to Euro Odds

Personally I like Germany or the Netherlands. Portugal as a darkhorse.

How can you pick Portugal as a darkhorse when they are in the same group as your two favorites?

 

[The Gator]

LINK to Euro Odds

Personally I like Germany or the Netherlands. Portugal as a darkhorse.

How can you pick Portugal as a darkhorse when they are in the same group as your two favorites?

 

[jonessed]

If I had to pick a team it would probably be Germany. I don't think they are the best team, but they are so incredibly consistent you know they will be right there.

 

[ditkaburgers]

If I had to pick a team it would probably be Germany. I don't think they are the best team, but they are so incredibly consistent you know they will be right there.

Easy to respect, hard to like. I'm half German and I still can't bring myself to root for them unless they're playing Italy.

 

[Good Posting Judge]

I'd go with the Dutch at +700. Tough group, but I don't give Portugal much of a shot. And they'd draw a team from the fairly easy Group A in the quarters. Spain and Germany aren't long enough to provide any value, IMO.

Thoughts on Italy? That's a pretty long price.

 

[CletiusMaximus]

If I had to pick a team it would probably be Germany. I don't think they are the best team, but they are so incredibly consistent you know they will be right there.

Easy to respect, hard to like. I'm half German and I still can't bring myself to root for them unless they're playing Italy.

I don't understand why people don't like the way Germany plays, although I know this is a very common sentiment. I've always loved the way the German national team plays soccer, but I was introduced to the game by Germans while living in Germany in '86 (the year they played in the World Cup final against Argentina in Mexico), so I am perhaps biased.I put a small bet on the Germans at +300 about a month ago.

 

[Spartans Rule]

If I had to pick a team it would probably be Germany. I don't think they are the best team, but they are so incredibly consistent you know they will be right there.

Easy to respect, hard to like. I'm half German and I still can't bring myself to root for them unless they're playing Italy.

I don't understand why people don't like the way Germany plays, although I know this is a very common sentiment. I've always loved the way the German national team plays soccer, but I was introduced to the game by Germans while living in Germany in '86 (the year they played in the World Cup final against Argentina in Mexico), so I am perhaps biased.I put a small bet on the Germans at +300 about a month ago.

I agree, and I have no special reason to like Germany. I just find the German national team and Bayern Munich to play some of the most entertaining soccer out there.

 

[Good Posting Judge]

I like watching Germany play too. Far moreso than Italy or England.

 

[Mjolnirs]

Personally I like Germany or the Netherlands.

If I had to pick a team it would probably be Germany. I don't think they are the best team, but they are so incredibly consistent you know they will be right there.

I've always loved the way the German national team plays soccer

I just find the German national team and Bayern Munich to play some of the most entertaining soccer out there.

I like watching Germany play too. Far moreso than Italy or England.

all around!

 

[LHUCKS]

LINK to Euro Odds

Personally I like Germany or the Netherlands. Portugal as a darkhorse.

How can you pick Portugal as a darkhorse when they are in the same group as your two favorites?

Because they have the talent to play with anyone.

 

[LHUCKS]

If I had to pick a team it would probably be Germany. I don't think they are the best team, but they are so incredibly consistent you know they will be right there.

Easy to respect, hard to like. I'm half German and I still can't bring myself to root for them unless they're playing Italy.

I don't understand why people don't like the way Germany plays, although I know this is a very common sentiment.

It's not exactly the beautiful game that the Spanish and Italian teams play, nor do the Germans have the dazzle of the great South American teams.That being said, that's part of what I love about international soccer. The contrast in styles and their inevitable collisions in high stakes matches with the best players in the world.There is nothing better. Me loves me some Euros.

 

[Brady Marino]

I thought Kenny stepping down was somewhat surprising (although I guess it's not given the nature of manager firings in EPL), but to actually ADVOCATE for Rafa Benitez after the atrocity that was his first Liverpool manager run is sheer insanity.

Liverpool fans, what makes you think he'll be any better now?

 

[Mello]

I thought Kenny stepping down was somewhat surprising (although I guess it's not given the nature of manager firings in EPL), but to actually ADVOCATE for Rafa Benitez after the atrocity that was his first Liverpool manager run is sheer insanity.Liverpool fans, what makes you think he'll be any better now?

A European Cup, FA Cup, another CL final, and consistent top 4 performance is an atrocity now? Rafa worked miracles with incompetent owners and management. He was rarely given the investment he wanted (or was promised) and even when he was, Rick Perry often screwed up the transfers. Even then, it didn't completely fall apart until Rafa lost almost all of his backing from ownership and a few specific people in the club saw an opportunity to abuse their power to run him out. With even halfway decent ownership that is willing to get into the transfer market early and acquire his primary targets, I would expect equal or better performances. I promise he would do a lot better with 100m+ pounds than the likes of Carroll, Henderson, Adam, and Downing.

 

[Slapdash]

I like watching Germany play too. Far moreso than Italy or England.

Yeah, the Germans play an entertaining style.

 

[Senor Schmutzig]

I know that ESPN has Euro2012 but I haven't been able to find any sort of broadcast schedule other than knowing that you can watch all of the games online. Has there been a tv broadcast schedule published yet?

 

[The Z Machine]

I like watching Germany play too. Far moreso than Italy or England.

Yeah, the Germans play an entertaining style.

Now. They didn't used to. Too mechanical, not enough passion. That's changed though I still won't cheer for them.

 

[NewlyRetired]

I know that ESPN has Euro2012 but I haven't been able to find any sort of broadcast schedule other than knowing that you can watch all of the games online. Has there been a tv broadcast schedule published yet?

I saw this online but I don't see it confirmed by ESPN's site itself so take with a grain of salt for now. EURO 2012 USA TV SCHEDULEUEFA EURO 2012Friday, June 8:EURO 2012 Group A, Poland v Greece, 12pm, ESPN/ESPN3.com/ESPN DeportesEURO 2012 Group A, Russia v Czech Republic, 2:45pm, ESPN/ESPN3.com/ESPN DeportesSaturday, June 9:EURO 2012 Group B, Netherlands v Denmark, 12pm, ESPN/ESPN3.com/ESPN DeportesEURO 2012 Group B, Germany v Portugal, 2:45pm, ESPN/ESPN3.com/ESPN DeportesSunday, June 10:EURO 2012 Group C, Spain v Italy, 12pm, ESPN/ESPN3.com/ESPN DeportesEURO 2012 Group C, Ireland v Croatia, 2:45pm, ESPN/ESPN3.com/ESPN DeportesMonday, June 11:EURO 2012 Group D, France v England, 12pm, ESPN/ESPN3.com/ESPN DeportesEURO 2012 Group D, Ukraine v Sweden, 2:45pm, ESPN/ESPN3.com/ESPN DeportesTuesday, June 12:EURO 2012 Group A, Greece v Czech Republic, 12pm, ESPN/ESPN3.com/ESPN DeportesEURO 2012 Group A, Poland v Russia, 2:45pm, ESPN/ESPN3.com/ESPN DeportesWednesday, June 13:EURO 2012 Group B, Denmark v Portugal, 12pm, ESPN/ESPN3.com/ESPN DeportesEURO 2012 Group B, Netherlands v Germany, 2:45pm, ESPN/ESPN3.com/ESPN DeportesThursday, June 14:EURO 2012 Group C, Italy v Croatia, 12pm, ESPN2/ESPN3.com/ESPN DeportesEURO 2012 Group C, Spain v Ireland, 2:45pm, ESPN2/ESPN3.com/ESPN DeportesFriday, June 15:EURO 2012 Group D, Sweden v England, 12pm, ESPN2/ESPN3.com/ESPN DeportesEURO 2012 Group D, Ukraine v France, 2:45pm, ESPN2/ESPN3.com/ESPN DeportesSaturday, June 16:EURO 2012 Group A, Czech Republic v Poland, 2:45pm, ESPN2/ESPN3.com/ESPN DeportesEURO 2012 Group A, Greece v Russia, 2:45pm, ESPN/ESPN3.com; ESPN Deportes at 5:30 pmSunday, June 17:EURO 2012 Group B, Portugal v Netherlands, 2:45pm, ESPN/ESPN3.com/ESPN DeportesEURO 2012 Group B, Denmark v Germany, 2:45pm, ESPN2/ESPN3.com; ESPN Deportes at 5:30 pmMonday, June 18:EURO 2012 Group C, Croatia v Spain, 2:45pm, ESPN/ESPN3.com/ESPN DeportesEURO 2012 Group C, Italy v Ireland, 2:45pm, ESPN2/ESPN3.com; ESPN Deportes at 5:30 pmTuesday, June 19:EURO 2012 Group D, England v Ukraine, 2:45pm, ESPN/ESPN3.com/ESPN DeportesEURO 2012 Group D, Sweden v France, 2:45pm, ESPN2/ESPN3.com; ESPN Deportes at 5:30 pm——-Thursday, June 21:Euro 2012 quarterfinal I, winner of group A v runner-up group B, 2:45 pm, ESPN/ESPN3.com/ESPN DeportesFriday, June 22:Euro 2012 quarterfinal II, winner of group B v runner-up group A, 2:45 pm, ESPN/ESPN3.com/ESPN DeportesSaturday, June 23:Euro 2012 quarterfinal III, winner of group C v runner-up group D, 2:45 pm, ESPN2/ESPN3.com/ESPN DeportesSunday, June 24:Euro 2012 quarterfinal IV, winner of group D v runner-up group C, 2:45 pm, ESPN/ESPN3.com/ESPN Deportes——-Wednesday, June 27:Euro 2012 semifinal I, winner of quarterfinal I v winner of quarterfinal III, 2:45 pm, ESPN2/ESPN3.com/ESPN DeportesThursday, June 28:Euro 2012 semifinal II, winner of quarterfinal II v winner of quarterfinal IV, 2:45 pm, ESPN/ESPN3.com/ESPN Deportes——-Sunday, July 1:Euro 2012 final, semifinal winners, 2:45 pm, ESPN/ESPN3.com/ESPN Deportes

 

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This might not be quite as good as his incredible goal against Keller last year but Hasli came up with an absolute gem last night. The type that no keeper in the world could save even if they knew it was coming. Degree of difficulty on this type of volley is so high.

Skip to about the 4:55 minute mark in video as the goal came in injury time.

http://www.torontofc.ca/video/2012/05/17/vancouver-v-toronto-may-16-2012