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Was not paying attention to the de Gea injury - they have no keeper on the bench with De Gea out.
El Floppo
Footballguy
I agree with Kafka here. RM controlled possession, but didn't look to threaten the goal too much. Felt like both teams had the same amount of quality opportunities- Roma's came from smash-and-grabs... but the opportunities were just as good, even if they weren't necessarily played as prettily through the middle as RM's. If anything, Roma suffered from some mis-steps on their counters that ruined or stalled really clear opportunities with guys slashing through into space at goal.
and CRo's goal was off a deflection.
roadkill1292
Footballguy
The Midgies were the guys who knocked out Southampton. They can't be all that bad.
B Maverick
Footballguy
wont help. They will get knocked out of the FA Cup on Monday by Shrewsbury town, the Europa farce will end at OT next Thursday.... and then they can take their race to the bottom back to England.
How sad is this. They have talent, but no heart, no desire. Martial is the only one doing anything of substance. Although Romero did have some great de gea type saves
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roadkill1292
Footballguy
They can only beat PL clubs?! We shall heretofore refer to it as "The Midtjylland Tjynx."
El Floppo
Footballguy
Kafka
Footballguy
unfortunately, I can't "quote" other replies, because now my Firefox thing crashes everyone i try...so, that being said, @ Z Machine; do you ever give anything your full attention, you being busy "jetsetting" & "papa-bearing" all the time...you're one smooth cat. I feel ya...like Peter Fonda so eloquently stated..."I'm hip about time"...you're doing "you're own thing, in your own time"...& I respect that.
OptaJohan @OptaJohan 1h1 hour ago
3 - Teams to concede more than 1 goal in a European away game against Midtjylland since 2008: Bangor City, The New Saints, Man United.
I actually thought "The New Saints" referred to Soton - but it turns out they are a Welsh League powerhouse.
3 - Teams to concede more than 1 goal in a European away game against Midtjylland since 2008: Bangor City, The New Saints, Man United.
I actually thought "The New Saints" referred to Soton - but it turns out they are a Welsh League powerhouse.
Ramsay Hunt Experience
Footballguy
roadkill1292
Footballguy
Welsh powerhouse = Jumbo Shrimp?
CletiusMaximus
Footballguy
Hey, United got that all-important away goal though. 1-0 at home and they're through!
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
ORLANDO, Fla. – Feb. 18, 2016 – Orlando City SC today announced that the Club has acquired former AC Milan and Italian National Team midfielder Antonio Nocerino from D.C. United in exchange for Targeted Allocation Money and General Allocation Money. Nocerino will be added to the Orlando City SC roster upon receipt of his P-1 Visa and ITC.“Antonio is a player that we really admire, who can be effective in a number of different positions, which gives us great depth,” said Founder and President Phil Rawlins. “His vast experience in the Serie A will be invaluable for our team as we aim to make the MLS playoffs in 2016.”The 30-year-old provides a wealth of experience to City’s roster, having played in over 350 professional games since 2003 for various teams such as 31-time Italian Serie-A champions Juventus and 18-time Serie A champions AC Milan.
The Z Machine
Footballguy
Only big Atlético games it seems. I barely get to watch the ####ty la liga games (like a 1-0 win against getafe) as it is.
I was thinking that I need to take a few afternoons off to watch the CL games like I used to.
It's only going to get worse from here...
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
The talk started almost seconds after the NFL made the announcement.gianmarco said:
There is still a soft spot in many peopls hearts for St Louis since it is viewed as the one area of the country that supported soccer when no else did.
But in the end, St Louis needs an dedicated ownership group, and a viable stadium plan. If they get those in place with in the next 12 months they could get into the league around 2020 imo, depending on how long the stadium takes.
This week they announced a group of local businessmen who have joined together to try and get this done. Whether this is the start of building the ownership group or not, I don't know.
The group includes St. Louis Cardinals President Bill DeWitt III, World Wide Technology CEO Jim Kavanaugh, prominent hotelier Bob O’Loughlin, UniGroup President Jim Powers, St. Louis Blues CEO Chris Zimmerman and former NFL task force co-chairman Dave Peacock.
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
This is a good read on whether the Chinese Super League can support this spending or whether the bubble will burst
http://www.brotherlygame.com/2016/2/19/11012714/chinese-super-league-jackson-martinez-alex-teixeira
http://www.brotherlygame.com/2016/2/19/11012714/chinese-super-league-jackson-martinez-alex-teixeira
Jaysus
Good times!
Ramsay Hunt Experience
Footballguy
El Floppo
Footballguy
Poke_4_Life
Footballguy
This happened several weeks ago. (I live/work in OKC area.)
Its weird because OKC already has another club, OKC Energy that's in USL, affiliated w/ Sporting KC, and managed by former SKC GK Jimmy Nielsen. I think OKC could be a long-term option for an MLS team, but not sure now that they have two competing minor league teams. Also the Energy have a dedicated (remodeled) stadium and have pretty good fan support for a USL team. All that being said, OKC Rayo is advertising like crazy locally for the upcoming season.
B Maverick
Footballguy
yet they will find away to give that advantage away and draw 1-1 at home... after losing 2-1 to Shrewsbury Town Monday in the FA Cup.
#WOODWARDOUT
Kafka
Footballguy
I thought Iwobi was impressive, this was the first time I saw him play for Arsenal. He appears to have very good instincts on the ball...Campbell had a few inspired moments as well, especially a superbly timed tackle where he tracked all the way ball to his own 18 yd box. Not a striker's tackle at all.
CletiusMaximus
Footballguy
Classic Arsene - result was "not ideal"
Dinsy Ejotuz
Footballguy
Wish the site search worked even a little bit.
Would like to revisit Willian > Hazard, but I can't find it (and not even sure we had it here).
Would like to revisit Willian > Hazard, but I can't find it (and not even sure we had it here).
Ramsay Hunt Experience
Footballguy
We had Wilian > Neymar.
The Gator
Footballguy
Dinsy Ejotuz
Footballguy
Thanks RHE. Still don't think that's as crazy as most of you, but I probably wouldn't argue it at this point either.
Ramsay Hunt Experience
Footballguy
This was specifically in the Brazil side where Neymar has already almost scored 50 goals in 60 games or something. I think you'd be hard pressed to find a bigger admirer of Willian than me. I talked him up when he wasn't adding goals to his game, because his workrate is immense. So I certainly get the argument. This year, where Hazard has mostly played like ####, and Willian has scored, Willian has been far better. He's been better offensively, and obviously it isn't even close defensively.
But Neymar is another step up from Hazard. He scores or assists so regularly, that particularly in a Brazil side with absolute #### for strikers, I thought it was kind of a crazy argument. In a first choice Brazil side, Willian might keep a very good player on the bench. Maybe you start him over Douglas Costa. Maybe you play him at CAM instead of Coutinho or Oscar. It kind of depends on the system. Because Dunga plays two holding mids, Willian's work rate might not be as essential in that setup.
Poke_4_Life
Footballguy
So Spurs lost. Hate that it was to Palace, but I'm glad they can concentrate on the league.
The entire second half I was hoping for two goals or none so they didn't have to play again.
The entire second half I was hoping for two goals or none so they didn't have to play again.
The Kansas Comet
Footballguy
Nice of the Madrid teams to give Barcelona two more points to play with in the race for La Liga. 
Sebowski
Footballguy
The Z Machine
Footballguy
La liga was over a few games ago. No one is catching Barça. The only question is how many points they end up with at the end. Oh, and who ends up 4th.
Atleti was impotent on attack. Couldn't break down their defense. I'm not sure why Griezmann was was pulled so early except maybe to keep him fresh for CL mid week. It surely hurts that they have no other goal scoring threat than him.
Atleti was impotent on attack. Couldn't break down their defense. I'm not sure why Griezmann was was pulled so early except maybe to keep him fresh for CL mid week. It surely hurts that they have no other goal scoring threat than him.
