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waiver wire
Footballguy
there is no track around the field , 10-15 feet and 30-45 feet space behind the nets:thumbup;so I made it to Parc Des Princes to watch PSG vs Reims.
thanks for the write-up, and interesting to hear specifics about the stadium. Do they play in an olympic style stadium, with a track around the field? IME, those always suck, putting the fans way too far from the field.
I'm reminded too of either last summer or the summer before, when Zlatan switched from Milan to PSG. I had tickets to see both teams play in NYC- so I figured I was going to see him play for at least one of the teams... nope. He had just left Milan, but wasn't integrated into the team yet with PSG enough to p[lay
the fans behind the nets were the loudest with the 1 side being the most vocal singing 80/85$ of the time
im going to try head back to Europe twice a year so ill try to plan to see other stadiums , not sure I'll try to get back to see psg
Kafka
Footballguy
"Derby Della Capitale"; Roma vs. Lazio @ 12:00 today. 2nd place in Serie A at stake, with automatic advancement to group stages of UCL on the line. This fixture is known for its professionalism and the mutual respect/admiration both sides have for each other...should be quite quaint...(FORZA ROMA, LAZIO PEZZO DI MERDA...VAFFANCULO!) Looking forward to a classy and measured encounter, as always...
Steve Tasker
Footballguy
Maybe I should quit the organized game played by men and play the much softer pickup game
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Steve Tasker
Footballguy
There were women on the field, yes.........
I got fouled hard by some guy who had probably 50 lbs on me while trying to get a shot off in the box, landed on the arm awkwardly. Same guy later got a straight red for a two-footed slide tackle on our star CB and the shoving/swearing match that ensued, during which he told the ref to go #### himself.
El Floppo
Footballguy
Kafka
Footballguy
CAZZO?! Have you no couth, man?
Kafka
Footballguy
No cazzo(i)?
CletiusMaximus
Footballguy
Wow - Norwich 2-0 at half.
Steve Tasker
Footballguy
CletiusMaximus
Footballguy
Norwich just moved into the top 40 earning clubs in the world.
Soulfly3
Footballguy
Kafka
Footballguy
Yes, I know that, hence my confliction...lol...has Balotelli scored yet?they just bought his contract off from loan, so... he'll be there
Kafka
Footballguy
What's for dessert?
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
Sammy3469
Footballguy
Blatter is such an evil genius. Really one of the great evil masterminds.
I can just see the behind the scenes conversations going on. Blatter to Canada, US, Mexico....any of you want to pony up some money...no?...ok...how about you China?...is that a yes?...ok you want the WC in 2026 or 2030...you have a week to decide. Thank you, please come again.
I can just see the behind the scenes conversations going on. Blatter to Canada, US, Mexico....any of you want to pony up some money...no?...ok...how about you China?...is that a yes?...ok you want the WC in 2026 or 2030...you have a week to decide. Thank you, please come again.
Autumn Wind
Footballguy
Happy to see Norwich get promoted, as I mentioned earlier to the chagrin of some. I am really curious to see what Jenkins has planned for Swans transactions this summer. I can easily see a backslide to the bottom half of the table if depth is not addressed, preferably in the form of at least one more striker. All signs point to contract extensions for Garry Monk and Fabianski, and both are well-deserved.
The Z Machine
Footballguy
But isn't Qatar in the Asian confederation? So China can't host in 2026 or 2030, right?That essentially leaves the Americas for 2026 methinks.
Ah,I now see that fifa has not adopted this proposal. I guess I just assumed that Asia couldn't host twice in a row, since it was in Europe every other cycle for a long time.
It'll have to go to Europe again in 2026 or 2030, as I'm sure many in UEFA feel that Russia doesn't really count as continental Europe. But then again Blatter has shown he doesn't give two ####s about UEFA.
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Sammy3469
Footballguy
You're missing the part where they're holding off deciding if it should be a continental rotation until Saturday. Reading between the lines that means they (and by they I mean Blatter) want a non-CONCACAF team in 2026 or China in 2030 (need to get off that pesky no Fed in 8 years policy).
Put it this way I won't be shocked if they open 2026 to anyone but Asia and then 2030 to everyone but the 2026 host as a way to get China in 2030.
Sammy3469
Footballguy
Yeah, they clearly want China to host at some point and need to massage the 2026 process to get to that point for political reasons vis a vis UEFA.
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
CHELSEA and Liverpool target Andrea Pirlo is considering a move to Major League Soccer, according to reports.
By Izzy Horsefield
PUBLISHED: 12:09, Tue, May 26, 2015 | UPDATED: 12:20, Tue, May 26, 2015
Pirlo is expected to leave Juventus this summer and both Chelsea and Liverpool are reportedly considering a move for the 35-year-old.
However, instead of heading to the Premier League, Pirlo is considering the option of moving to America to join New York City.
Reports suggest negotiations between Juventus and New York are on track and Pirlo believes its time for a change.
Juventus are reportedly considering a move for Bayern Munich player maker Xabi Alonso to replace the veteran.
By Izzy Horsefield
PUBLISHED: 12:09, Tue, May 26, 2015 | UPDATED: 12:20, Tue, May 26, 2015
Pirlo is expected to leave Juventus this summer and both Chelsea and Liverpool are reportedly considering a move for the 35-year-old.
However, instead of heading to the Premier League, Pirlo is considering the option of moving to America to join New York City.
Reports suggest negotiations between Juventus and New York are on track and Pirlo believes its time for a change.
Juventus are reportedly considering a move for Bayern Munich player maker Xabi Alonso to replace the veteran.
berndog
Footballguy
I am assuming Monk would not sign a contract without an agreement to bring in reinforcements this summer. They definitely need to bring in a striker and an outside back to play opposite Naughton. Montero looked good at times on the outside but it shouldn't be hard to upgrade Dyer. I have faith that Hew will get it right again and give this team the players needed to stay in the top 10.
El Floppo
Footballguy
wink, wink.
Pirlo, Lampard and Villa... that would be fun. for a year- until the travel and turf beats the #### out of their colletive 150years.
El Floppo
Footballguy
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
it is odd, but in many ways their lives would be easier staying in the top leagues and being super sub types. Not only is the travel and turf going to chew them up, some kid pulled up from a USL side is going to try and make a name for himself by giving crunching tackles to them. Becks went through this when he first got here and it was kind of ugly.El Floppo said:
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The Z Machine
Footballguy
We should just expect China to host in 2030. The U.S. needs to start playing the game for 2026. There's no way Mexico or Canada should get it over the USA.Sammy3469 said:
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
Removing the FIFA variable of corruptness I agree that Canada does not belong.
Mexico has a pretty good case though from a stadium stand point as there have been many new and refurbished stadiums the last few years. They won't need to spend much at all on stadiums (like the US).
If the World Cup were to expand to 40 teams I would even be ok if the US and Mexico shared the WC,
El Floppo
Footballguy
whole place sucks.
best seats I've been in were behind the goal on the north- sec 136 (133 would be fine too- or opposite goal). better to get the kid closer to the action and players, IMO- even if they might be 100 yards away for stretches. I've sat more midfield, and you're a million miles away, looking over acres of infield or other bs.
The Z Machine
Footballguy
Sharing would be interesting, and I'd be down for that. Unlike the rest if you, I like Mexico.
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
Poke_4_Life
Footballguy
So the Bundesliga is on Fox next year. I need a team. I'm a Tottenham fan, and have never been a front runner so Bayern Munich is out. I've narrowed it down to Wolfsburg, Monchengladbach, and Schalke. Possibly also Dortmund.
Can any of you that are fans sell me on one of the teams? I'm favoring Monchengladback despite the long name because of Fab Johnson (Go Nats!). Although ideally I would like a team in a bigger city so that when I visit Europe I can catch a game easily (ugh, Hertha Berlin sucks).
Here's what I know about each team.
- Wolfsburg, cool logo and uniforms. Have De Bruyne and Schurrle.
- 'Gladback, also a cool logo. Have Fab Johnson and a kid named Hazard. (I recognize nobody else on their roster, how did they finish second.)
- Shalke, why so proud of the 04? Is it really that cool? Ugh on the logo. Have Christian Fuchs, which is the best name ever. And Julian Draxler, rumored to be moved to EPL for several years now.
- Dortmund, color and logo are alright. I know a ton of their players from FIFA and World Cup 2014 (Reus, Gundogan, Immobile, Hummels, etc) but somehow their team did crappy this year. What's up with that?
So, wise 'soccer' fans of the FFA... help me pick my Bundes team...
Can any of you that are fans sell me on one of the teams? I'm favoring Monchengladback despite the long name because of Fab Johnson (Go Nats!). Although ideally I would like a team in a bigger city so that when I visit Europe I can catch a game easily (ugh, Hertha Berlin sucks).
Here's what I know about each team.
- Wolfsburg, cool logo and uniforms. Have De Bruyne and Schurrle.
- 'Gladback, also a cool logo. Have Fab Johnson and a kid named Hazard. (I recognize nobody else on their roster, how did they finish second.)
- Shalke, why so proud of the 04? Is it really that cool? Ugh on the logo. Have Christian Fuchs, which is the best name ever. And Julian Draxler, rumored to be moved to EPL for several years now.
- Dortmund, color and logo are alright. I know a ton of their players from FIFA and World Cup 2014 (Reus, Gundogan, Immobile, Hummels, etc) but somehow their team did crappy this year. What's up with that?
So, wise 'soccer' fans of the FFA... help me pick my Bundes team...
El Floppo
Footballguy
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
Teams with US Nats include
Gladbach, Ingostadt, Hertha, and Frankfurt (technically Bayern Munich as well but that is all but useless for Green but he could get loaned to another Bundesliga club), and partially Dortmund.
I would go with Gladbach. Good team, will be in Champions League group stage and has a US connection that is a regular starter.
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Poke_4_Life
Footballguy
I'm leaning that way... I forgot about Alfredo at Ingostadt, that could be interesting. Hertha sucks and as much as I like JAB, even he can't get me to root for that 'hot mess'. I've never been a big Timmy Chandler fan, so Frankfurt is out. Not that I don't like the kid, just never grabbed my attention like Fab.
Can you unpack the 'partially Dortmund' comment? Did I miss something there?
berndog
Footballguy
His pace puts him in great situations but more often than not the end product is lacking. You can never fault his effort and I think he has a spot on the squad but I would enjoy seeing Barrow get more opportunities or bringing in someone else to challenge him.El Floppo said:
B Maverick
Footballguy
?Got the over 35 7 v 7 starting tomorrow night. Sunday league done for summer.
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
I was just referring to Joe Gyau. He has played once for the big club but it in all likelyhood he won't next season.
