Xavi could or couldn't be available depending on which side of the bed Laporta woke up on today...@Fredy888 Thoughts on Poch? He does add to the list of available coaches and there are some in the fan base that loves him
Zidane, Poch, Teuchel, Jose. Would any have done better with the injury list?
Oh, I forgot the Moyesiah! David Moyes, is available too.Xavi could or couldn't be available depending on which side of the bed Laporta woke up on today...@Fredy888 Thoughts on Poch? He does add to the list of available coaches and there are some in the fan base that loves him
Zidane, Poch, Teuchel, Jose. Would any have done better with the injury list?
And Fat SamOh, I forgot the Moyesiah! David Moyes, is available too.Xavi could or couldn't be available depending on which side of the bed Laporta woke up on today...@Fredy888 Thoughts on Poch? He does add to the list of available coaches and there are some in the fan base that loves him
Zidane, Poch, Teuchel, Jose. Would any have done better with the injury list?
While I agree with you overall, I am hoping that the Glazers giving control to INEOS on the football side will allow it to be better run, especially the way the structure appears to be getting set up.United should just keep ETH. They'll never be really good again until there's new ownership. It's just a crappy franchise now and that never changes until there's turnover at the top.
Related: I wasn't aware that Malcolm Glazer had died (uh, in 2014 -- go me), but it has the effect of passing the team on to a much younger Glazer. Avram's only 63. So it could be awhile.
I was thinking about starting a "Summer of Soccer" thread which could encompass The Euro's, the super Copa America and the Olympics but was concerned that we have too many threads already.We need a dedicated Euros thread, or do we not have enough talk for these that the standard match day thread will work?
Pretty sure we usually have at least one for the Euros.I was thinking about starting a "Summer of Soccer" thread which could encompass The Euro's, the super Copa America and the Olympics but was concerned that we have too many threads already.We need a dedicated Euros thread, or do we not have enough talk for these that the standard match day thread will work?
I was thinking about starting a "Summer of Soccer" thread which could encompass The Euro's, the super Copa America and the Olympics but was concerned that we have too many threads already.We need a dedicated Euros thread, or do we not have enough talk for these that the standard match day thread will work?
Seems like the special threads get more participants from casual fans IMOI was thinking about starting a "Summer of Soccer" thread which could encompass The Euro's, the super Copa America and the Olympics but was concerned that we have too many threads already.We need a dedicated Euros thread, or do we not have enough talk for these that the standard match day thread will work?
The more threads the better imo.
Euro 2020 got over 89 pages and 4400 repliesSeems like the special threads get more participants from casual fans IMOI was thinking about starting a "Summer of Soccer" thread which could encompass The Euro's, the super Copa America and the Olympics but was concerned that we have too many threads already.We need a dedicated Euros thread, or do we not have enough talk for these that the standard match day thread will work?
The more threads the better imo.
Euro 2020 got over 89 pages and 4400 repliesSeems like the special threads get more participants from casual fans IMOI was thinking about starting a "Summer of Soccer" thread which could encompass The Euro's, the super Copa America and the Olympics but was concerned that we have too many threads already.We need a dedicated Euros thread, or do we not have enough talk for these that the standard match day thread will work?
The more threads the better imo.
Someone already started the 2024 thread back in December so maybe bump this one.
My Copa America thread was less popularEuro 2020 got over 89 pages and 4400 repliesSeems like the special threads get more participants from casual fans IMOI was thinking about starting a "Summer of Soccer" thread which could encompass The Euro's, the super Copa America and the Olympics but was concerned that we have too many threads already.We need a dedicated Euros thread, or do we not have enough talk for these that the standard match day thread will work?
The more threads the better imo.
Someone already started the 2024 thread back in December so maybe bump this one.
Euro 2020 got over 89 pages and 4400 repliesSeems like the special threads get more participants from casual fans IMOI was thinking about starting a "Summer of Soccer" thread which could encompass The Euro's, the super Copa America and the Olympics but was concerned that we have too many threads already.We need a dedicated Euros thread, or do we not have enough talk for these that the standard match day thread will work?
The more threads the better imo.
Someone already started the 2024 thread back in December so maybe bump this one.
2020 - different times.
but, I'll bump the old thread.
I didn't think Xavi should have continued as coach, but the way the Barcelona board has treated him the past month is completely shameful.Apparently it’s Flick replacing Xavi at Barca.
Hands off McKenna, ManU.Hands off McKenna, Chels.
Hmmm... So maybe Dest has a shot, especially if they ship AraujoApparently it’s Flick replacing Xavi at Barca.
Disappointing but not unexpected either.Stong words from Jacob Steinberg at the Guardian, citing "a well-placed source."
Manchester United have decided to sack Erik ten Hag after the FA Cup final against Manchester City.
Surprising to me that Bayern would go for Kompany but those rumors appear to be strong.
Care to unpack this logic for me? Flick more likely to use a pure winger than a RB?Hmmm... So maybe Dest has a shot, especially if they ship AraujoApparently it’s Flick replacing Xavi at Barca.
Care to unpack this logic for me? Flick more likely to use a pure winger than a RB?Hmmm... So maybe Dest has a shot, especially if they ship AraujoApparently it’s Flick replacing Xavi at Barca.
YepCare to unpack this logic for me? Flick more likely to use a pure winger than a RB?Hmmm... So maybe Dest has a shot, especially if they ship AraujoApparently it’s Flick replacing Xavi at Barca.
I think he was more referring to Dest and Xavi openly hating each other. Dest came out and publicly stated he would never return to Barcelona as long as Xavi was the coach.
Thanks. Didn’t know that.Care to unpack this logic for me? Flick more likely to use a pure winger than a RB?Hmmm... So maybe Dest has a shot, especially if they ship AraujoApparently it’s Flick replacing Xavi at Barca.
I think he was more referring to Dest and Xavi openly hating each other. Dest came out and publicly stated he would never return to Barcelona as long as Xavi was the coach.
Seems a bit harsh to call Chelsea a semi-professional team, but fair.167 teams will participate in the 2024–25 UEFA Conference League. I saw a couple semi-professional teams that are playing in the first round in this tournament starting in July.
Bruno’s Magpies won Leg 1 of their Europa Conference League match 2-1 yesterday despite being heavy underdogs. Leg 2 is next week.McBokonon said:
Looks like McKenna is staying at Ipswich. That's good for them and honestly probably good for him - he isn't exactly EPL tested. The key here will be whether or not he can change Ipswich's playing style, especially if recruitment is light. They struggled defensively last year but were able to simply score more than their opponents. He's going to need to bring in a bunch of Tarkowski types (not literally, but veteran defenders who aren't afraid of anyone,) be a bit more boring, and survive a year. Will be interesting to see if he can or is willing to adapt his preferred playing style.Hands off McKenna, ManU.Hands off McKenna, Chels.
Southampton has an MF named Smallbone.England's U17 team has a keeper with the last name of Whatmuff
Hopefully these guys didn’t grow up in CockfostersSouthampton has an MF named Smallbone.England's U17 team has a keeper with the last name of Whatmuff
I hope ETH stays. The injuries can not be overstated with 30+ different defensive lineups over 51 games, his first choice team playing in 1 game together. A trophy in each of his two years.Pretty wild game this morning. Seems pretty clear that City were over-confident. Still think ETH is out though.
I mean....you can't finish 8th place in the EPL at Manchester United (while scoring only 57 Goals....yikes). I know they had a lot of injuries (I mean, they had to bring in Evans off the scrap heap) but still.
Will be interesting to see where they go in terms of transfers. They're likely gonna take a huge loss on Sancho and nobody is going to pay them big money for Greenwood given the circumstances. I still find it hard to believe they're going to sell Rashford. I know he had a lousy year, but that dude was born at the club. Getting the last minute Euroleague spot will obviously help a little, but still have to think they'll be shopping in the bargain bin (or WAY overpaying for anyone with a British passport)