***Official Soccer Discussion Thread*** (5 Viewers)

[roadkill1292]

When I hear "United" I wonder whether the person talking means Sheffield or Leeds.

 

[Eephus]

People are getting too wrapped up in this unofficial nicknames stuff.

Except for the Dons of course. That's just wrong.

 

[Bonzai]

I don't refer to United as The Reds, but it's not uncommon for a United player to be referred to as a red. There you have it.

 

[Sinn Fein]

I thought people had a problem calling Manchester United just "united". Isn't that a thing too?

No, it's don't call them ManU. It was used by some supporters from other teams after the Munich disaster to mock the team.

ManUre is still acceptable though, right?

 

[The Gator]

When I hear "United" I wonder whether the person talking means Sheffield or Leeds.

If we're lucky, they'll all be playing each other in the same division soon

 

[El Floppo]

When I hear "United" I wonder whether the person talking means Sheffield or Leeds.

Or S####horpe

 

[Eephus]

When I hear "United" I wonder whether the person talking means Sheffield or Leeds.

No matter how far down the table they fall, Leeds will always be the S.cu.m to me.

 

[AAABatteries]

When I hear "United" I wonder whether the person talking means Sheffield or Leeds.

If we're lucky, they'll all be playing each other in the same division soon

I hope something bad happens to your face.

 

[CletiusMaximus]

I thought people had a problem calling Manchester United just "united". Isn't that a thing too?

No, it's don't call them ManU. It was used by some supporters from other teams after the Munich disaster to mock the team.

I never knew this, and I think I've used ManU frequently online in the past, so will change my ways.

 

[AAABatteries]

I thought people had a problem calling Manchester United just "united". Isn't that a thing too?

No, it's don't call them ManU. It was used by some supporters from other teams after the Munich disaster to mock the team.

I never knew this, and I think I've used ManU frequently online in the past, so will change my ways.

I don't ever say anything because 1. I'm not an old school United fan so I don't really have any experience with it and 2. I don't think most fans even know so they don't mean anything by it.

Soccer hooligans are some nasty people.

 

[Ramsay Hunt Experience]

[Redskins fan]

I only use Man U in its modern incarnation as a term of honor and respect.

[/Redskins fan]

 

[NewlyRetired]

I thought people had a problem calling Manchester United just "united". Isn't that a thing too?

No, it's don't call them ManU. It was used by some supporters from other teams after the Munich disaster to mock the team.

ManUre is still acceptable though, right?

Manure is how this whole thing got started.


“Duncan Edwards is manure, rotting in his grave. Man you are manure, rotting in your grave,” so the song goes. Rival fans derived the derogatory “Man U” nickname from the song and began to use it as an insult.

 

[The Gator]

Well, that song is unfortunate

 

[Sinn Fein]

I thought people had a problem calling Manchester United just "united". Isn't that a thing too?

No, it's don't call them ManU. It was used by some supporters from other teams after the Munich disaster to mock the team.

ManUre is still acceptable though, right?

Manure is how this whole thing got started.


“Duncan Edwards is manure, rotting in his grave. Man you are manure, rotting in your grave,” so the song goes. Rival fans derived the derogatory “Man U” nickname from the song and began to use it as an insult.

Ah, so now I see.

 

[charvik]

I thought people had a problem calling Manchester United just "united". Isn't that a thing too?

No, it's don't call them ManU. It was used by some supporters from other teams after the Munich disaster to mock the team.

ManUre is still acceptable though, right?

Manure is how this whole thing got started.


“Duncan Edwards is manure, rotting in his grave. Man you are manure, rotting in your grave,” so the song goes. Rival fans derived the derogatory “Man U” nickname from the song and began to use it as an insult.

Ah, so now I see.

Good info, I had no idea, but I don't follow the Mancs at OT.

 

[AAABatteries]

West Ham fan?

holy ####

Sweet Jesus - just showed this to my wife after my 10th time watching.

Me: Watch this - it's great

Her (after watching): is she from Great Britain or something?

Me:

 

[roadkill1292]

S####horpe. I just wanted to type it and see the system censor it.

"BLUCHER!"

 

[The Gator]

Also, I think when that was first posted last night it only had ~700k views. 2+M now

 

[The Gator]

@Football__Tweet: Arsenal starting line up: Szczęsny, Debuchy, Mertesacker, Koscielny, Monreal, Flamini, Ox, Wilshere, Cazorla, Özil, Alexis. #AFC

 

[guru_007]

Today I will be the #1 fan of Red Ball Salzburg

 

[El Floppo]

Xabi retired from Spain.

that scruffy guy.

 

[Dinsy Ejotuz]

Thanks for posting the bit about 'Man U' -- had no idea.

 

[El Floppo]

Thanks for posting the bit about 'Man U' -- had no idea.

Me either... and I had it backwards, thinking United was the bad one and Man U was acceptable.

 

[CletiusMaximus]

Jozy A = Carling Cup starter today.

Interesting to see Jonathan Spector on the bench for Birmingham City in that game. With Pogba, no doubt one of SAF's greatest mistakes.

 

[Sammy3469]

and so the concussion lawsuits against FIFA begin:

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/08/28/sports/soccer/concussion-lawsuit-bids-to-force-rules-changes-in-soccer.html?ref=sports&_r=0

 

[Ramsay Hunt Experience]

Jozy A = Carling Cup starter today.

Interesting to see Jonathan Spector on the bench for Birmingham City in that game. With Pogba, no doubt one of SAF's greatest mistakes.

Time to channel the greatness of Benik Afobe.

 

[The Gator]

and so the concussion lawsuits against FIFA begin:

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/08/28/sports/soccer/concussion-lawsuit-bids-to-force-rules-changes-in-soccer.html?ref=sports&_r=0

"The plaintiffs seek no financial damages, but rather changes to the sports rules, from limits on headers for children to altering FIFAs substitution protocols"

 

[The Gator]

@PCarrESPN: Yes, starting in midfield. RT @gellman_steve: is Cameron playing for stoke today?

 

[Eephus]

Wilfried Zaha back to managerless Crystal Palace.

 

[Ramsay Hunt Experience]

Wilfried Zaha back to managerless Crystal Palace.

Warnock's back!

 

[Sammy3469]

Wilfried Zaha back to managerless Crystal Palace.

Not so fast my friend:

Neil Warnock has returned to Crystal Palace as manager to fill the vacancy created by the departure of Tony Pulis, the Premier League club announced on Wednesday.

 

[Ramsay Hunt Experience]

I was onside.

 

[Sammy3469]

I was onside.

you are "well-travelled"

 

[Sebowski]

Thanks for posting the bit about 'Man U' -- had no idea.

Me either... and I had it backwards, thinking United was the bad one and Man U was acceptable.

Meh. I'm not calling them "United". There are other teams that can lay claim to that as well. And it sounds arrogant like THE Ohio State. You can't call them Manchester. ManU is just an abbreviation. It isn't even in that stupid song.

 

[Eephus]

Wilfried Zaha back to managerless Crystal Palace.

Not so fast my friend:

Neil Warnock has returned to Crystal Palace as manager to fill the vacancy created by the departure of Tony Pulis, the Premier League club announced on Wednesday.

It's like alumni weekend at Selhurst Park. Steve Coppell and Attilio Lombardo are next in line.

 

[Eephus]

BTW, I'm glad to see Warnock back with the Landlords. He's always entertaining off the field.

 

[The Gator]

I was onside.

[] for dissent

 

[shader]

So is the EPL like the SEC where you want the other EPL teams in the Champions League, and pull for them (EPL, EPL)...or do they all want the other EPL teams to lose?

 

[Ramsay Hunt Experience]

Jesus, Jack.

 

[guru_007]

:(

 

[charvik]

So is the EPL like the SEC where you want the other EPL teams in the Champions League, and pull for them (EPL, EPL)...or do they all want the other EPL teams to lose?

I would prefer Arsenal to miss out on CL. They lose money if they miss out, which gives them less to spend on getting stronger, and players are less likely to go to them. Plus, as pointed out earlier in the thread, it means an extra £3m for the teams still in it.On the flip side of that coin, a win by arsenal means England has 4 teams competing in the CL which hopefully means they will keep the CL allocation spot (4 places)...

 

[NewlyRetired]

So is the EPL like the SEC where you want the other EPL teams in the Champions League, and pull for them (EPL, EPL)...or do they all want the other EPL teams to lose?

I won't speak for the fans of other teams but there is a side benefit to having teams from your domestic league winning in Europe as it affects how many teams qualify for Europe each year.

Take a quick read through this link

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_coefficient

 

[charvik]

Jesus, Jack.

for those of us stuck at work, what happened?

 

[The Gator]

So is the EPL like the SEC where you want the other EPL teams in the Champions League, and pull for them (EPL, EPL)...or do they all want the other EPL teams to lose?

I won't speak for the fans of other teams but there is a side benefit to having teams from your domestic league winning in Europe as it affects how many teams qualify for Europe each year.

Take a quick read through this link

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_coefficient

When was the last time a spot was lost/gained?

 

[The Gator]

Jesus, Jack.

for those of us stuck at work, what happened?

Missed a pretty easy chance

 

[NewlyRetired]

So is the EPL like the SEC where you want the other EPL teams in the Champions League, and pull for them (EPL, EPL)...or do they all want the other EPL teams to lose?

I won't speak for the fans of other teams but there is a side benefit to having teams from your domestic league winning in Europe as it affects how many teams qualify for Europe each year.

Take a quick read through this link

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_coefficient

When was the last time a spot was lost/gained?

for what league?

 

[guru_007]

:(

 

[El Floppo]

:(

better keep a few of those in reserve...

 

[The Gator]

So is the EPL like the SEC where you want the other EPL teams in the Champions League, and pull for them (EPL, EPL)...or do they all want the other EPL teams to lose?

I won't speak for the fans of other teams but there is a side benefit to having teams from your domestic league winning in Europe as it affects how many teams qualify for Europe each year.

Take a quick read through this link

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_coefficient

When was the last time a spot was lost/gained?

for what league?

Any, or just the big four leagues

 

[CletiusMaximus]

So is the EPL like the SEC where you want the other EPL teams in the Champions League, and pull for them (EPL, EPL)...or do they all want the other EPL teams to lose?

I won't speak for the fans of other teams but there is a side benefit to having teams from your domestic league winning in Europe as it affects how many teams qualify for Europe each year.

Take a quick read through this link

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_coefficient

When was the last time a spot was lost/gained?

Russia reportedly passed France yesterday when Zenit won and Lille lost, meaning (if things stay the same, Russia 6th and France 7th) only the French champion will be entered in the CL group stage next season. I think its likely that PSG could keep Ligue 1 above Russia though if they advance, assuming Zenit don't shock the world under AVB's leadership.