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Title: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Liam on August 04, 2013, 13:17
Well, the football league kicked off yesterday (and the SPL) and the other leagues around Europe and the rest of the world are ongoing or set to kick off soon. What are you hoping to see this season? What are you excited for?

I reckon that the Premier league is going to be one of the most interesting yet, for a number of reasons. Primarily, with Sir Alex Ferguson retiring and Moyes taking the helm at Manchester United there will be a lot of anticipation as to whether they can have any success this season. I doubt they're going to win the prem. this season, but not because of Moyes but because of the strength that Chelsea and The bitters will bring this year. The bitters and Chelsea have had a change in managers too, and Mourinho's return will certainly be interesting.

Huge transfers around Europe already, and there's still a month to go. Falcao, Cavani and Higuain all moving around for blockbuster fees. Will Bale follow?

Discuss bellow~
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Spriter on August 04, 2013, 16:22
Well, I'm looking forward to seeing Stoke play better football.

Also, I'm interested in seeing the tons of new signings play at their best levels, like Navas, Fernandhino, etc.

I would like Bale to stay where he is. He's a great player and he lit up the Premier League last season.

Hopefully, I think that all of the promoted sides have a good shot at all staying up, but I think Hull are well enough to fight all the way.
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Milsap on August 04, 2013, 17:41
I was very excited to see the Football League in its 125th year kick off yesterday. Even better to see my beloved Walsall (who also celebrated 125 years this week) win against Tranmere.

Yeah. There's going to be a lot of Football League news coming from me. I reckon watching the lower leagues is much better than watching the Premier League.
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Liam on August 11, 2013, 21:47
Aubameyang scored a hat-trick in Dortmund's opening game of the season. I really hope he does well, cracking player.
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Milsap on August 13, 2013, 18:59
I had him on FIFA last year for Birmingham City. Beast player.
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: K.I.O.S on August 17, 2013, 14:21
Gutted to say we lost the Community shield to United last weekend, but hoping for a win at Bournemouth today to change that. We got a fairly easy run in to life back in the Championship with us beating Barnsley 4-0 opening day, Bournemouth today and Doncaster on Tuesday, we have a great chance of getting 9 points and putting some goals on the board.
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Spriter on September 01, 2013, 16:34
Well, deadline day is very nearly upon us. I think I'm gonna keep Sky Sports News on as long as humanly possible. Hoping Stoke can sign someone else. Otherwise, looking forward to it. Though I've heard some papers say that Bale's sale could initiate a £500m spree...pffff I don't think so.

Well pleased with Stoke yesterday, Pennant is finally getting his chance to play more. That and we are actually attacking away from home...

Otherwise, hoping for a cracker in the London derby. I predicted 2-2 with Giroud x2, Soldado and Vertonghen...so far, it looks good for that prediction..
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Milsap on September 01, 2013, 23:41
^ Ashley Hemmings goal for us against you on Wednesday was a cracker :P
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: K.I.O.S on September 04, 2013, 23:37
Our first few games didn't go as I thought with 2 wins, 2 draws and lose under our belt was hoping we'd have a couple more points and goals at this point. Also the fact we've drawn Rubin Kazan means we've got a long away trip in the Europa league which of course will effect our Championship form, as much as I'd love us to go back up this season I think play offs will be our best hope of achieving that at the moment.
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Spriter on September 05, 2013, 16:18
Well, Mesut Ozil is now an Arsenal player. Hmmm...Giroud or Podolski / Ozil could be a force this season.

I'm just really curious about how Tottenham will do now, with the likes of Eriksen, Soldado and Lamela in the side. That, and Townsend looks like he will be a great player in a few seasons. Top 4 looks like a realistic finish for Tottenham now, depending on how quickly the team gel.

As for Stoke...well, I've heard Arnautovic is like a mini-Balotelli in some respects, so he had better be sorted out by Hughes. Also, I'm hoping that Ireland will do well too. I'm hoping that Pennant and Jones become great players. Pennant's free-kick against West Ham was similar to Toure's against Hull. Hoping both players can be top class for Stoke. 6 points and 5th place is awesome for us.
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Liam on September 05, 2013, 16:25
So Martin Jol is playing Sidwell despite Boateng and Karagounis being on the bench. No wonder we're not playing well. Sidwell is bloody pish.
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Milsap on September 18, 2013, 19:16
Don't care what happens for your clubs this week. We beat the Wolves last night and I'm STILL buzzing.
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: K.I.O.S on September 21, 2013, 12:01
0-0 draw for us in Belgium, should hopefully get 3 points against Ispwich tomorrow, but I can see us being ever so consistent and losing. -_-
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Milsap on September 22, 2013, 17:18
This Manchester derby is absolutely hilarious.
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Liam on September 22, 2013, 17:31
I'm almost feeling sorry for 'em.
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Spriter on September 22, 2013, 18:43
There'll be questions asked of Moyes, that's for sure.

Arsene Wenger moaned yet again about Ramsey's bloody leg before the match, and Ramsey happened to score and beat us 3-1.

I'm getting so sick of Arsenal fans having a go at us for a three-and-a-half year old tackle. It may have broke his leg, but I've seen pictures showing the leg was already buggered before Shawcross touched him. That, and Shawcross was very upset about what happened and he was sorry about it too. Forgive and forget...but this is football...*sigh*
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Milsap on September 23, 2013, 21:59
Shawcross has broken other players' legs though, and has a reputation for reckless and dirty tackles.

Lee Hughes, Adabayor, Marlon King, Joey Barton, all still get booed and judged for things they did ages ago.

Edit: Looks like Moyes is getting sacked in the morning.
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Spriter on October 26, 2013, 15:42
*reboots*

Stoke 1-0 up away against Man United? *faints*

That's all I wanted to say.

And instantly after I say this, guess what happens...

Jeez! Pinch me, Arnautovic bends a free-kick over the wall and under the bar to make it 2-1 Stoke!

Aaaaand we lost. 3-2. Still, that's the first time we've ever done well at Old Trafford, and for some time we looked comfortable! Hopefully the reverse fixture will give us all three points.
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Milsap on October 26, 2013, 20:52
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Stoke 1-0 up away against Man United? *faints*

Fergie must be loving it. Gives him the opportunity to rip some more players to shreds in his next book. Etc, etc, etc.

Yeah, about Fergie. All those players that helped bring him all that success and now he's slagging them off. But now he's getting all that backlash. No one's scared of him anymore, and it shows.
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Liam on October 27, 2013, 15:24
So Borini actually did something of note today.

Woah, this is a really weird season after all.
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Milsap on October 28, 2013, 10:01
^ It was a very good goal, it has to be said.
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Spriter on November 02, 2013, 15:56
Begovic is currently Stoke's joint-top scorer, thanks to wind and a bloody big kick. He's the 5th Goalie to score in the Premier League apparently...goal of the season

Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: K.I.O.S on November 03, 2013, 11:58
It won't be goal of the season as let's be fair everyone on match of the day have no clue when it comes to picking a good goal.
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Liam on November 03, 2013, 14:15
It's got to be Wilshere's for pure teamwork or Kasami's for a piece of individual magic (so far... Only October ;)).
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Milsap on November 03, 2013, 21:35
It won't be goal of the season as let's be fair everyone on match of the day have no clue when it comes to picking a good goal.

It's the same BBC that picked Rooney's overhead kick as the best goal of the Prem ever considering Matt Le Tissier and Pappis Cisse scored MUCH better ones.

It'll be Wilshere unless something else comes along.
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Kerou 犠牲 on November 29, 2013, 01:47
Kasami's goal is the best so far, there should be separate awards for team and individual goals though
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Milsap on December 04, 2013, 19:59
^ Maybe, but I think Wilshere's would still win both.
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Kerou 犠牲 on December 04, 2013, 20:01
Wilshere's wasn't an individual goal, that was about the build up

Kasami's was incredible technique, wonderful solo effort
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Liam on December 04, 2013, 20:05
Bendtner scored

lord Jesus christ and mary mother of god bloodfire
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Kerou 犠牲 on December 04, 2013, 20:13
Suarez scored a screamer just, I'll need to see it

Our game is dull

EDIT: Suarez sure loves Norwich
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Liam on December 04, 2013, 20:35
Suarez giving out the Ed Edd and Eddy to Norwich this is upsetting.
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Kerou 犠牲 on December 04, 2013, 20:46
Piss off Swansea :(
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Liam on December 04, 2013, 21:48
So close

bloody spurs :(
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Kerou 犠牲 on December 04, 2013, 21:51
Bloody Shelvey and his egghead
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Spriter on December 04, 2013, 21:54
Oh dear Stoke.

Jeez, goals almost everywhere tonight. Sunderland 3 - 4 Chelsea, Liverpool 5 - 1 Norwich...
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Kerou 犠牲 on December 06, 2013, 18:26
Well England have got a tough group, very tough first game at 99% humidity against a team who's much better at possession retention than us



I'm just going to leave this here...

http://www.101greatgoals.com/blog/insane-a-kenyan-manchester-united-fan-committed-suicide-because-of-the-defeat-to-newcastle/ (http://www.101greatgoals.com/blog/insane-a-kenyan-manchester-united-fan-committed-suicide-because-of-the-defeat-to-newcastle/)
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Liam on December 08, 2013, 22:22
Great result today for Fulham. If we played like that every week we'd be up at the top with the best of them.
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Kerou 犠牲 on December 08, 2013, 23:05
Newcastle Christmas party in Dublin!

(http://i3.chroniclelive.co.uk/incoming/article6383731.ece/ALTERNATES/s2197/Ba-ARXSIgAAtDPq-6383731.jpg)

Guess the players!
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Liam on December 15, 2013, 18:00
Welbeck and Cleverly scored today. Welbeck scored twice. It's just one of those days.
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Kerou 犠牲 on December 15, 2013, 20:30
I feel very sorry for AVB and Spurs fans right now

Anyone catch MotD last night? Henry looked suave as hell; him Shearer and Lineker together was powerful whew
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Spriter on December 27, 2013, 23:42
...Aaaand Mackay joins the list of sackings. That is...well, over I suppose, for now.
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Kerou 犠牲 on December 28, 2013, 11:38
It's an interesting sacking, Malky did spend £35m on players but Vincent Tan's expectations were extremely unrealistic, rumour has it he wanted the club to get European football :hah:

Wouldn't be surprised if Malky goes to WBA noow

Btw Spriter, you support Stoke right? Ref was so bad in the game on Boxing Day lol

Massive fixtures tomorrow, extremely nervous since we've been on a great run and I think Arsenal will be just too much for us
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Liam on December 28, 2013, 12:30
Good 3 points against Norwich on boxing day, Hull is a winnable game as well too today!
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Kerou 犠牲 on December 28, 2013, 13:11
It'd be a massive win for you, it's so tight at the bottom. With Palace and now Sunderland picking up wins every team needs to be wary. It's weird how much of a divide there is where it's really close at the bottom, mid table gap and then really close at the top. Crazy season.
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Awkward Squirtle on December 28, 2013, 15:13
Massive fixtures tomorrow, extremely nervous since we've been on a great run and I think Arsenal will be just too much for us
Hope you can do Liverpool a favour, we need someone to drop points after boxing day, and definitely need something against Chelsea.
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Liam on December 28, 2013, 16:01
West Ham vs West Brom was such a good game, glad I watched it. West Brom were unlucky to win, Berahino hit the post with a cracking free kick. He's looking like a right good player, his hold up play and movement is top class. A point a piece sort of suits me because neither will start pulling away and as long as West Ham aren't winning their home games I'm not too scared.

Norwich are battering Man Utd, who look nervous, like they have for a lot of the season. A couple good pieces of play from Norwich but not the best of matches. :(

Fulham really need to up it in the second half, otherwise we'll go home empty handed.

Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Kerou 犠牲 on December 28, 2013, 16:20
Anelka offending the jews lol
It was weird, I was slating him yesterday for being useless at WBA

Sorry Liam but Fulham suck lol
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Liam on December 28, 2013, 16:24
So it's 4-0

I know Hull are pretty good at home but this just isn't acceptable.

Even Huddlestone's getting a haircut now.

:(
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Kerou 犠牲 on December 28, 2013, 16:27
Huddlestone scored? Nooooooo lol

Btw

Hope you can do Liverpool a favour, we need someone to drop points after boxing day, and definitely need something against Chelsea.

Said this on another forum to Liverpool fans before the City game; you should aim for a point. Mourinho has played for the draw against the big teams all season. Getting fourth would be a great achievement for you this season and could keep Suarez at the club.
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Awkward Squirtle on December 28, 2013, 16:31
I agree. I'd like to say it's winnable, but you're right about how mourinho's playing it. Might get lucky and nick it, but I'd take a point. We also don't have the depth to keep up with city, chelsea or arsenal, so I'd take fourth tbf.
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Kerou 犠牲 on December 28, 2013, 16:33
I think the big difference for you this year is that you're beating the smaller teams that you were drawing with before with the likes of Henderson and Sturridge stepping up. Coutinho whilst inconsistent can be very good and Suarez is Suarez lol

Sahko's been a bit of a waste though, £18m is ridiculous.
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Liam on December 28, 2013, 16:33
5-0

you're taking the piss
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Kerou 犠牲 on December 28, 2013, 16:35
Huddlestone's goal celebration should be added to FIFA15 tbh
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Awkward Squirtle on December 28, 2013, 16:37
I think the big difference for you this year is that you're beating the smaller teams that you were drawing with before with the likes of Henderson and Sturridge stepping up. Coutinho whilst inconsistent can be very good and Suarez is Suarez lol

Sahko's been a bit of a waste though, £18m is ridiculous.
Agree with your first point, but i don't agree about Sakho. It's probably too much money, but everyone said the same about henderson last year. Give him a bit of time I think.
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Kerou 犠牲 on December 28, 2013, 16:41
True but I think Henderson was always a signing for development whereas Sahko was bought to immediately improve the squad. Granted he does need acclimatisation time but I don't think he did enough in France to justify the price tag (then again we got Yanga-Mbiwa who was incredible in Ligue 1 and yeah...)

Still think you'd be better off starting Agger, I rate him highest of your CBs.
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Awkward Squirtle on December 28, 2013, 16:44
I disagree, Sakho was bought partly as an immediate improvement simply because you need a centreback at a certain level, but he's still young. He's looked good apart from a tendency to make stupid mistakes, but tbf it seems most of our defence has been doing that so far this season. I also rate agger, but iirc he's ill or coming back from illness.
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Liam on December 28, 2013, 16:49
I'm liking the look of that Flanagan boy, hope he gets more game time.
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Milsap on December 28, 2013, 22:24
Walsall beaten on Boxing Day, no change there then.

If I was a Cardiff fan I'd start boycotting. Vincent Tan has too many expectations and guaranteed he'll fire the next bloke who doesn't get them into the top four.

Malky McKay gets the team promoted to the Prem AND makes an FA Cup final. Yes, £35m is a lot of cash, but for a newly promoted side Cardiff are doing well. There's no need. Too many clubs are quick to sack managers.
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Kerou 犠牲 on December 29, 2013, 11:51
I disagree, Sakho was bought partly as an immediate improvement simply because you need a centreback at a certain level, but he's still young. He's looked good apart from a tendency to make stupid mistakes, but tbf it seems most of our defence has been doing that so far this season. I also rate agger, but iirc he's ill or coming back from illness.

Whilst I agree with that to an extent I'd understand if it was say £10m but £18m is a huge amount. Next season will be huge for him depending on what you achieve this year

Massive day today, my hope has led me to use a £5 free bet on us to win 2-1 D:
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Liam on January 01, 2014, 19:39
man united tho
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Kerou 犠牲 on January 01, 2014, 19:42
Tim Sherwood the next Fergie tbh

Revolutionary 4-4-2

Need to see Nolan's sending off later, sounds pretty funny
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: K.I.O.S on January 02, 2014, 10:32
We are definitely a revitalized team under Uwe Rosler 5 games in the league with three wins and a draw, can definitely see us clawing our way back our promotion hopes under him this season.
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Spriter on January 02, 2014, 21:18

Btw Spriter, you support Stoke right? Ref was so bad in the game on Boxing Day lol

Oh yes he was horrendous xD

Right...transfer window is open, we need a striker now. A good one.

The stupid thing about Tan is that he's apparently willing to give Ole £25M to spend on players when he criticised Mackay for saying he hoped to sign three players...

Also, Pennant...y u concede penalty? Nolan and Debuchy's red cards were silly ones to get as well.

Lastly...Huth is back in training. YAY!
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Kerou 犠牲 on January 06, 2014, 19:54
Today in scoring twice Cristiano Ronaldo has now surpassed Brazilian Ronaldo for total club career goals. Such a monumental achievement. Can't wait to see him the Ballon D'or again.
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Milsap on January 07, 2014, 20:36
Wonder if Man United will finally use the transfer window to plug the leaky defense and/or get a decent creative midfielder.

Nah, they'll probably get another striker...
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Kerou 犠牲 on January 07, 2014, 20:48
Wonder if Man United will finally use the transfer window to plug the leaky defense and/or get a decent creative midfielder.

Nah, they'll probably get another striker...

The defence on paper is fine, it seems to be standard training ground stuff that needs work on

EDIT: Fair play to Thomas Hitzlsperger
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Milsap on January 08, 2014, 19:46
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David Moyes said it was "scandalous" Manchester United were not awarded a late penalty in their Premier League defeat by Tottenham at Old Trafford.

Ah, those double standards exhibited by people at Man United again.

Referees aren't scared of you anymore, deal with it.
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Kerou 犠牲 on January 08, 2014, 20:36
Negredo's turning out to be such a good signing
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Milsap on January 12, 2014, 21:39
^ A beast signing. Can see him being there for a while.
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Kerou 犠牲 on January 14, 2014, 18:47
Yes Ronaldo finally got that 2nd Ballon D'or!!!!

Was such an emotional win too! And afterwards him and Messi were actually really humble to each other

Zlatan and Klopp's convo during an interview was great too!
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Milsap on January 19, 2014, 20:54
^ Messi's just being a good guy and letting Ronaldo have it just this once.

Chelsea beat Man United.

And some have threatened to change sides. Glory hunting plastics...

http://www.itv.com/sport/football/update/2014-01-19/man-united-fan-threatens-to-support-man-city-after-chelsea-defeat/





EDIT: Arsene Wenger's phone on Thursday afternoon:

(http://i39.tinypic.com/j9ob4k.jpg)

It also means that when my wife-to-be rings me off the house phone it looks like I've got a phone call from RVP :P
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Spriter on January 25, 2014, 15:31
Man City 0 - 2 Watford

What. The. Hell.

Also saw that Walsall are now winning 5-0. Ouch.

Aaaaand it's Man City 2 - 2 Watford.

Well, Man City won 4-2. And my oh my, Oldham were 3-0 down against Peterborough...

They won 5-4.
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Milsap on January 27, 2014, 09:19
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Also saw that Walsall are now winning 5-0. Ouch.

It's because we're too big for that league :P
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Spriter on February 08, 2014, 15:10
Arsenal were torn to shreds in the first 20 minutes, holy moly. I am surprised neither Skrtel or Sterling got a hat trick, but it was an entertaining game.

Liverpool 5 - 1 Arsenal
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Milsap on February 09, 2014, 14:05
What happened to Arsenal yesterday? I haven't seen a match that one sided since City demolished United.
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: SirBlaziken on February 09, 2014, 14:19
I heard about that one on ESPN. I don't know much about this, but isn't Arsenal a good team?
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Milsap on February 09, 2014, 16:15
Arsenal have been top of the league for most of the season. They are also the only Premier League team to go all 38 games unbeaten.

But then again, Man City smashed Man United 6-1 a couple of years ago, and United are the biggest team in that league. Plus Liverpool's top two of Luis Suarez and Daniel Sturridge have been on top form. It's a bit like the Washington Capitals, whose only top player is Ovechkin, absolutely destroying a team of some of the top name NHL players.

Arsenal missed out on buying Draxler, and it's showing.
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: SirBlaziken on February 09, 2014, 16:16
Um..... I don't watch hockey. Sorry. But I think I got enough of that post to understand that.
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Milsap on February 09, 2014, 18:21
Hockey's the only sport outside of Football and F1 I have any vague knowledge about, that's why I went for it :P

Fulham equalising against United in injury time. Hilarious.
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Awkward Squirtle on February 09, 2014, 19:56
I'm in a rather good mood after this weekend's results. Yeah, Blaze, Arsenal are the top team in the league, so even though Liverpool are doing well, we shouldn't have won it 5-1, I'm still having trouble understanding how that happened. Knowing us, we'll lose to Fulham on Wednesday, but for now I'm going to enjoy this.
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Milsap on February 10, 2014, 13:46
Man United fans aren't in a good mood though >.<
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Awkward Squirtle on February 10, 2014, 15:33
No they are not. This has contributed to my good mood.
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: SirBlaziken on February 10, 2014, 21:33
I see that fan rivalries in soccer/football are similar to those of the fan rivalries of the NFL.
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Spriter on February 10, 2014, 21:36
I see that fan rivalries in soccer/football are similar to those of the fan rivalries of the NFL.

Clearly.

Next round of fixtures start tomorrow.

But more importantly, champions league comes back next week. Personally can't wait to watch Man City v Barcelona.
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: the bread dragon on February 10, 2014, 21:44
man citys my team, hope they smack messi
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Awkward Squirtle on February 10, 2014, 22:34
City v Barca could be really interesting actually, looking forward to that.
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: SirBlaziken on February 10, 2014, 22:46
Don't watch soccer, but I'm rooting for Barci.
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Kerou 犠牲 on February 11, 2014, 00:54
I miss Cabaye :/
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Milsap on February 11, 2014, 18:10
I see that fan rivalries in soccer/football are similar to those of the fan rivalries of the NFL.

Most football teams have rivalries with more than one side too.

Manchester United- The bitters Liverpool, Leeds
Liverpool- Everton, Man United
Chelsea- Arsenal, Tottenham
Aston Villa- West Bromwich Albion, Birmingham City
Wolverhampton Wanderers- Walsall, West Brom, Villa
Sheffield Wednesday- Leeds, Sheffield United, Bradford, Rotherham
Lincoln City- Sc**thorpe, Grimsby Town
Portsmouth- Southampton, Brighton and Hove Albion

And so on.
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: SirBlaziken on February 11, 2014, 23:41
I'd love to educate you on some NFL rivalries (some are outside of their divisions), but this is not the place for that.
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Kerou 犠牲 on February 12, 2014, 02:52
lol Milsap forgot two of the biggest British ones

I'd love to educate you on some NFL rivalries (some are outside of their divisions), but this is not the place for that.

Yeah plus Peyton lol
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Milsap on February 12, 2014, 20:30
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Milsap forgot two of the biggest British ones

Walsall v Shrewsbury and Boston v Gainsborough? :P
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Awkward Squirtle on February 12, 2014, 22:48
Don't forget Blackpool v Fleetwood

Everyone's anticipating the next donkey derby
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Kerou 犠牲 on February 12, 2014, 23:33
Walsall v Shrewsbury and Boston v Gainsborough? :P

Celtic v Rangers
Newcastle v Sunderland

Also Man Utd v any London team :P
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Milsap on February 13, 2014, 18:40
I was doing clubs with more than one rivalry to be honest.
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Kerou 犠牲 on February 13, 2014, 23:04
I was doing clubs with more than one rivalry to be honest.

Newcastle v Boro

Tyne-Tees derby

You're welcome
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Spriter on February 16, 2014, 11:31
still missed out on Stoke v Port Vale

So, Southampton dumped out of the cup thanks to a Craig Gardner belter, and Jovetic and Nasri put Chelsea down...

But today, Arsenal v Liverpool again but at the Emirates. Only 8 days after the 5-1 drubbing.
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Kerou 犠牲 on February 16, 2014, 13:02
Pretty much expecting Arsenal to win
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Milsap on February 16, 2014, 14:08
The Everton game is pretty decent. Traore's goal is a decent little backheel.
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Kerou 犠牲 on February 17, 2014, 01:11
Pretty much expecting Arsenal to win

In GL we trust
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Awkward Squirtle on February 17, 2014, 02:19
I'm not too worried about losing it tbh, more worried about trying to get 4th. FA Cup is always nice, but I can live without it.
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Liam on February 17, 2014, 23:25
So Fulham are doing well lmao
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Kerou 犠牲 on February 18, 2014, 00:25
Felix Magath is one crazy fella LOL
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Milsap on February 18, 2014, 21:33
City have parked the bus, but not enough it seems

Rooney's just put pen to paper on a 300k a week deal. United must be desperate to keep him.

So this got me thinking- With Real Madrid forking out all that money for Bale, and Rooney and Ronaldo picking up extortionate wage packets each week. It's made me think it's about time football took a leaf out of the American sport systems and impose a salary cap and maybe a trade system.

Here's how it works: The salary cap for the NHL (As an example) is $60m. Meaning that you only really get one (if not two) real stars at a team. $60m is also a hard cap, meaning that once you're over it, you will have to trade players with other teams to balance the books.

So the trade system. In football this would have to be within the leagues (Prem, Championship, League One, La Liga etc). If Liverpool find they've got a surplus of defenders and not enough midfielders, they can trade amongst other teams. So let's say Liverpool need a midfielder, and it just so happens that Newcastle are in the market for a defender. Liverpool reckon Daniel Agger is surplus to requirement and they say "We'll give you Agger in exchange for Ben Arfa". Newcastle would consider it, Agger's okay, but they might be reluctant to give up a decent player. So they'd go "No, but in exchange for Agger we'll give you Sissoko and Obertan" Sorted.

The total wage value of Sissoko and Obertan is £1m (say), which would push Liverpool over the wage cap. But since Agger was on 3mil a year, it gets rid of a surplus player who was being paid a lot, got two extra players AND it frees up 2m on Liverpool's wage bill.

"But what if a team in the Prem wants a player from the championship/league one?"

Draft system. At the beginning of each season, each team in each league picks players from a lower league, or an under 21 player from the same league. The league winner (in the prem) or in the case of the lower leagues, two playoff losers based on league position pick last, and the three/four promoted teams pick first with the rest of the teams pick in order of league position reversed. Relegated teams will pick after promoted teams.

Ideally, this way the playing field will be leveled, and it means all the teams have a realistic chance of getting a shot of winning the title. Also stops the richer and bigger teams winning every year and lessens the gulf between the bigger and smaller teams.

More importantly, it stops the smaller teams going bust. Football for all.

Obviously, it will take a smarter man than me to implement this, there's a few holes but at least the concept exists. Imagine someone like Van Persie playing for Leicester? The league owns the players, not the clubs. So if a trade happens, it happens. No givsies backsies.
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Kerou 犠牲 on February 23, 2014, 13:21
Trade system wouldn't work, said for a while a salary cap should be imposed because teams will find loopholes in the UEFA FFP ruling or whatever it is

City didn't park the bus against Barcelona until the red
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Milsap on February 25, 2014, 21:18
Man United 2-0 down against Olympiakos.

(http://www.tickld.com/cdn_image_content/21143.jpg)
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Kerou 犠牲 on March 01, 2014, 17:08
Oh Pardew, how you constantly entertain...
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Spriter on March 01, 2014, 21:40
Good luck winning the title now Arsenal, the fixture list looks nasty for you...
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Awkward Squirtle on March 01, 2014, 21:54
Stoke beating Arsenal is always my favourite sort of match, just cos it's so funny.
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Spriter on March 02, 2014, 09:53
This time we did you a favour :P
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Hazel Grace on March 02, 2014, 17:31
So City win the Capital One Cup...
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Awkward Squirtle on March 02, 2014, 17:35
It was so close too for so long. Why didn't you cross fletcher?!?
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Kerou 犠牲 on March 02, 2014, 20:07
So glad City won. The first two goals were so great (Borini's was a great finish too tbf)
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Spriter on March 02, 2014, 20:27
Toure, what a screamer of a strike.
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Kerou 犠牲 on March 07, 2014, 12:21
The Sun have said on the weekend they will release an exclusive that one player in the England team is a homosexual

Both Luke Shaw and Ashley Cole have denied it's them too
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Milsap on March 07, 2014, 18:54
More importantly: Why is it any of The Sun's business? Let the player decide how to break the news.

You can all shove your Premier League/FA Cup action tomorrow. It's all about the Black Country Derby.
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Kerou 犠牲 on March 07, 2014, 20:38
Apparently it was mutually decided by the player and the paper to disclose it this way

Unless ofc they're making it up to boost interest in their paper which I wouldn't put it past them
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Spriter on March 07, 2014, 20:42
Apparently it was mutually decided by the player and the paper to disclose it this way

Unless ofc they're making it up to boost interest in their paper which I wouldn't put it past them

It's rather stupid, coming out in sport is a big thing but it really shouldn't be. I'd imagine telling friends and family about it would be hard enough, but that's amplified when you bring in club teammates and international teammates.

Looking forward to tomorrow, big match up at the top between Chelsea and Spurs. Should be quite a tight one.
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: K.I.O.S on March 07, 2014, 21:54
Whoever it is Roy Hodgson could make a real statement to the sporting and football world by taking that player to Brazil, by showing that sexuality doesn't matter and all that matters is footballing ability could really turn the sports views on it around.
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Milsap on March 07, 2014, 22:29
I'm sure Paddy Power's already taking bets on it...

Is it Cleverley?
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Awkward Squirtle on March 07, 2014, 22:48
I hope not. If he gets dropped for not being good enough there'll be a load of unnecessary controversy.
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Kerou 犠牲 on March 08, 2014, 00:42
I reckon it's one of Welbeck or the Ox (if it's true)

Spriter's completely right though, it shouldn't be a big deal and hopefully in the future it will become not much of a big deal. There's too much focus on private lives.

EDIT: at this point it seems like they were lying. Such a low move.
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Milsap on March 10, 2014, 17:41
(http://d.yimg.com/i/ng/sp/empics/20110227/18/2544659748-soccer-carling-cup-final-arsenal-v-birmingham-city-wembley-stadium.jpg)

The last time Arsenal reached a cup final...
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Kerou 犠牲 on March 11, 2014, 23:23
The media's jumping on Özil's back again -yawn-
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Liam on March 15, 2014, 15:52
United vs Liverpool tomorrow, should be a pretty interesting game considering the dynamic of this season in particular!!
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Milsap on March 15, 2014, 17:43
I'm hoping Liverpool win, just so their fans can rub it in United's face.
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Kerou 犠牲 on March 15, 2014, 20:31
Highkey want a Man Utd win

lol Liam we suck
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Liam on March 15, 2014, 21:25
If you're losing to /us/ then you sure as hell are lol
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Kerou 犠牲 on March 15, 2014, 22:18
Highkey think you won because Pardew wasn't there so your players were not scared of the club
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Milsap on March 16, 2014, 13:32
^ Yeah, because Newcastle are one of those clubs to be feared...
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Awkward Squirtle on March 16, 2014, 16:28
Well that was a lot of fun to watch.
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Milsap on March 16, 2014, 16:52
Clattenberg's gonna be a marked man now. How dare he give away three penalties at Old Trafford!?
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Kerou 犠牲 on March 16, 2014, 17:39
^ Yeah, because Newcastle are one of those clubs to be feared...

Joke missed entirely
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Liam on March 16, 2014, 18:14
Vidic goes ham on Liverpool
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Milsap on March 17, 2014, 14:20
Hope Liverpool win the league now.
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Spriter on March 22, 2014, 23:32
Phwoarrrrrr what a strike by Rooney. Beckham is proud.
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Kerou 犠牲 on March 23, 2014, 00:16
^ shows how good some of the goals have been this season though if that isn't in the top 3

Feel bad for Gibbs and Wenger tbh
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Milsap on March 24, 2014, 09:03
Phwoarrrrrr what a strike by Rooney. Beckham is proud.

But now Sky and the Beeb are gonna call it the best goal ever even though there have been other players that have done it. Two of them goalkeepers.
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Awkward Squirtle on March 24, 2014, 15:45
Tbf if it's the keepers I'm thinking of they were under no pressure, not trying to score, and not volleying. That's why I'd say it's more impressive than Beckham's.
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Spriter on March 24, 2014, 22:20
Begovic had the wind to blame for his goal

The technique was quite insane though.

We are all forgetting Tettey's blinding volley though. That was amazing.
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Milsap on March 25, 2014, 21:05
Tettey's goal was better than Rooney's I reckon.

EDIT: Can't wait to see the Liverpool v Man City match on MoTD2 later.
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Spriter on April 15, 2014, 21:27
Things got interesting then, I think I fancy Liverpool for the title like a lot of others do :P

Hillsborough tributes were fitting, as well.

And holy crap, Stoke are 3 points off Newcastle :O
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Kerou 犠牲 on April 16, 2014, 01:16
^ That's because we're terrible now our best player has gone. And if anyone says Remy because of injury then they don't understand football.
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Milsap on April 19, 2014, 19:40
Sunderland beat Chelsea, gives Liverpool some breathing space.
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Kerou 犠牲 on April 21, 2014, 17:26
Shame Moyes is getting fired (if the heavy rumours are believed to be true)
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Milsap on April 21, 2014, 19:32
Yeah, it's gonna be weird watching Man United sack managers like everyone else.
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Awkward Squirtle on April 21, 2014, 19:39
Interesting to see if Fergie can overrule the Glazers. I think he's still got a lot of power at the club.
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Kerou 犠牲 on April 21, 2014, 19:53
Apparently Giggs is going to be the replacement. Interesting...
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Milsap on April 21, 2014, 21:30
Ian Holloway! Ian Holloway!
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Spriter on April 22, 2014, 13:05
Well, he has actually been sacked. Giggs has also, as it was rumoured, been put in charge for now.

van Gaal and Klopp are apparently favourites to take over too...thoughts?

Atletico Madrid v Chelsea tonight, so that should be entertaining.
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Kerou 犠牲 on April 22, 2014, 13:11
Klopp's already ruled himself out of the job, probably because he's just waiting until the Arsenal one becomes available

van Gaal could be risky, plus there were rumours of him to Spurs for next season

Atletico to win I reckon, surprised Costa came back from injury so quickly
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Liam on April 22, 2014, 19:02
I reckon that the leaked rumours about his sacking pressured Moyes into being sacked, I thought they'd at least give him the whole season.
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Kerou 犠牲 on April 22, 2014, 19:13
Possibly, either way there was a lot of what needed doing with that squad which Fergie neglected (the midfield mainly) and Moyes, whilst trying, didn't address it in the right way. It was always going to be a transition period but having lost the locker room, some of his staff (looking at you Giggs) and the fans, I think the sacking was inevitable. Shame really.

Chelsea going very defensive looking at their line up; could be an interesting tactical battle.
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Milsap on April 22, 2014, 19:58
United spent too much time chasing Fabregas and ended up getting Fellaini and Mata in a panic.
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Kerou 犠牲 on April 23, 2014, 18:32
United spent too much time chasing Fabregas and ended up getting Fellaini and Mata in a panic.

Thiago was the main one they missed out on, would have been a decent signing. Fellaini was a panic, Herrera if he had joined would have been too. Fabregas was an interesting one, still think if he ever leaves Barcelona it will be to return to Arsenal.

Mata was definitely not a panic. I wonder if with the new full time manager he'll get to play in the #10 role.

EDIT: Real Madrid winning woooo
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Spriter on April 25, 2014, 17:39
Liverpool v Chelsea this weekend then. I'm actually pretty excited to see how it turns out, but I can only really see Liverpool going and winning it.

A draw would actually be enough for Liverpool, if they go and win the rest after...
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Awkward Squirtle on April 25, 2014, 18:04
I'm actually going to the game, should be a great game, which of course means it will be a thrilling 0-0. I really hope we can win it, though I still don't trust us to win our remaining games. Tbf if we actually win the league it'll be about 14 wins in a row or something ridiculous like that, so if we pull that off I reckon we deserve to win.
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Milsap on April 25, 2014, 19:04
If Liverpool beat Chelsea then it's as good as won.
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Kerou 犠牲 on April 25, 2014, 20:22
It'd be really special if Chelsea won via a Torres last minute winner tbh

It'll probably be Ba starting so it's possible


RIP Tito Vilanova
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Spriter on April 25, 2014, 20:26
I'm actually going to the game, should be a great game, which of course means it will be a thrilling 0-0. I really hope we can win it, though I still don't trust us to win our remaining games. Tbf if we actually win the league it'll be about 14 wins in a row or something ridiculous like that, so if we pull that off I reckon we deserve to win.

I believe Liverpool's run in is Chelsea at home, Crystal Palace away (that could be a tricky one knowing what they did to Chelsea) and Newcastle at home (this could be a win in the bag, considering how bad they've been doing recently). I'd say that's as good as theirs, as long as they get on the front foot early in each match.

If Liverpool need to win against Newcastle to secure the title though...that could be a really entertaining match.

Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Kerou 犠牲 on April 25, 2014, 20:50
If Liverpool need to win against Newcastle to secure the title though...that could be a really entertaining match.

no matter what it'll be a terrible match ;;



So Giggs went to Norwich and smashed them

Ronaldo scored two screamers

Two Everton own goals

that's about it



Gerrard says to his players "Don't -ahem- slip" a week or so ago

Gerrard slips, costing them the game

lol
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Milsap on April 27, 2014, 18:25
Looks like it's really going to the final day.
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Spriter on April 27, 2014, 18:31
Man City can now secure the title if they win their remaining games, unless Liverpool do the same and score tons. Their goal difference is what, 8 lower than Man City's? This is gonna be interesting.
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Milsap on April 27, 2014, 19:08
The only people that can really stop them are Everton, who are chasing Champions League football.

It's going to be a good end to the season, but I really want Liverpool to win it.
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Kerou 犠牲 on April 27, 2014, 20:23
Palace away could be tough for Liverpool depending on how well they bounce back. The big players for them today really didn't step up either.

Everton game will be interesting, if City start as well as they did today they'll be fine.

Btw the team of the year is disappointing.

Cech
Coleman Cahill Kompany Shaw
Lallana Gerrard Toure Hazard
Sturridge Suarez

should be

De Gea
Coleman Terry Koscielny Azpilicueta
Lallana Ramsey Toure Hazard
Sturridge Suarez

Or if Ramsey only playing half the season isn't good enough then Schneiderlin
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Milsap on April 28, 2014, 18:20
Schneiderlin is underrated. I saw him play against Walsall (my club) at the Bescot the year they got promoted from League One.

Our only saving grace was Richard Taundry injured him after fifteen minutes. He tore us apart, and after he went off they weren't the same.

We won the match ;)
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Kerou 犠牲 on April 28, 2014, 19:32
He's transitioned up the leagues extremely well. Wouldn't be surprised if one of the bigger clubs picked him up.
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Milsap on April 29, 2014, 20:26
Would be a good fit at Liverpool if Gerrard decides to call it quits on his career
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Kerou 犠牲 on April 29, 2014, 20:39
Well Madrid are tearing Bayern apart lol

Ronaldo best player in the world right now

Bale worth every penny
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Spriter on April 29, 2014, 21:40
Now the attention will shift over to who they'll face...

I don't know really, Chelsea would see Mourinho facing off against his old club whilst Atletico Madrid would make for an interesting match...
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Kerou 犠牲 on April 29, 2014, 21:52
Either way Real are winning

said for the past few years they would and this year's the year

Ronaldo v Mourinho in Lisbon is more interesting though, especially with how Real brushed aside Atletico in the Copa Del Rey
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Spriter on April 30, 2014, 21:34
Chelsea 1-3 Atletico Madrid

All-Spanish final this year then, it seems!
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Milsap on April 30, 2014, 22:18
Quote
said for the past few years they would and this year's the year

Messi and Co are letting CR7 have his jollies for this season, then they'll be back
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Kerou 犠牲 on May 01, 2014, 13:08
Messi and Co are letting CR7 have his jollies for this season, then they'll be back

That's what they were saying last season though, it's actually quite astounding that Ronaldo at 29 now has still maintained that magic level whereas Messi has dipped slightly again.

Both top 20 OAT though, very similar placings too. Neither is far better than the other. Ronaldo's just slightly better at the moment.



Anyone else doing the Panini Online Sticker Album? I've got over 70% now but I've still not got Messi or Ronaldo smh
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Liam on May 01, 2014, 21:22
Simeone's got to get European manager of the year. Surely.
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Spriter on May 01, 2014, 22:06
I genuinely feel sorry for Valencia now. 2-0 down in the first leg and 3-0 up in the second...only to concede in the last minute of stoppage time D:
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Kerou 犠牲 on May 01, 2014, 22:29
I genuinely feel sorry for Valencia now. 2-0 down in the first leg and 3-0 up in the second...only to concede in the last minute of stoppage time D:

plus Mbia's goal in the first leg was so far offside

Really wish I put that bet on Benfica to win the EL, been saying the whole season it's between them and Napoli.

Simeone's got to get European manager of the year. Surely.

Will do, sensational job. It's crazy to think that Torres was his captain at Atletico Madrid during his playing days though...
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Spriter on May 03, 2014, 14:26
Oh my gosh that was incredible for a final day of Championship football.

Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Kerou 犠牲 on May 03, 2014, 15:52
^ You can say that again

Ameobi scored, it's his last home game for the club :(
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Liam on May 03, 2014, 16:28
Well, Fulham are going down! :(

at least I'll get to go to charlton with me mates now ahahaha
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Kerou 犠牲 on May 03, 2014, 17:11
Fulham and Cardiff officially down

sorry Liam :(
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Spriter on May 03, 2014, 18:06
sorry we thumped Fulham

Man, Sunderland winning against Man United...they're almost single-handedly relegating the bottom three (with a bit of help of course).
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Milsap on May 04, 2014, 16:45
The Birmingham City match was nail biting stuff
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Spriter on May 05, 2014, 22:11
What the hell is going on

Liverpool were 3-0 up, I checked half an hour later and it finished 3-3! :O

Crystal Palace / Pulis loves messing with the title race.
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Kerou 犠牲 on May 08, 2014, 00:05
Huge win for Man City

Sunderland safe, Norwich pretty much down. Shame.
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Milsap on May 10, 2014, 21:12
Liverpool will be hoping for West Ham to do them a favour tomorrow. But if Liverpool do win, I doubt we'll ever hear the end of it.

"We deseeeeeeeehhhhrve it! It's justice feh the 96" and so on, so forth.
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Liam on May 10, 2014, 22:48
Cabaye got injured today in PSG's game against Lille, hope he's not out of the world cup, but it's his achilles so...
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Kerou 犠牲 on May 11, 2014, 11:25
Cabaye's not going to the World Cup. Looks like France aren't going to be my second country for the competition.

EDIT: Turns out he is! Same for Sissoko, Debuchy and Remy. Remy Cabella (who we were linked with in January) is on standby for them though.
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Liam on May 17, 2014, 23:38
Congrats Atletico! What a deserved win!!

(and arsenal i guess, woo)
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Spriter on May 18, 2014, 14:17
Shame that Hull didn't win. Still, Hull getting into Europe is pretty funny.

Now Atletico have the UCL to try and fight for. If they don't have Turan and Costa for that then they'll struggle, in my opinion.
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Kerou 犠牲 on May 18, 2014, 19:17
Ramsey is too good. I really wish him and Bale played for England, both would walk into the side :(

Happy for Atletico, they deserve the league. Hope Ronaldo's fully fit and drives Real to CL victory though.
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Post by: K.I.O.S on May 20, 2014, 19:54
Ramsey is too good. I really wish him and Bale played for England, both would walk into the side :(

Bale just about plays for us he's consistently "injured" come international day.
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Post by: Kerou 犠牲 on May 20, 2014, 22:08
Bale just about plays for us he's consistently "injured" come international day.

tbf he's had injury problems for a while. It makes his 20+ goals this season more impressive.

Plus he's easily the best British footballer now. He'd walk into the teams of most countries.
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Post by: K.I.O.S on May 21, 2014, 12:21

Plus he's easily the best British footballer now. He'd walk into the teams of most countries.

Agreed I love having him in the squad, an outstanding player! I just feel if we were a more successful country he'd play for us a bit more often.
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Post by: Kerou 犠牲 on May 21, 2014, 16:49
Agreed I love having him in the squad, an outstanding player! I just feel if we were a more successful country he'd play for us a bit more often.

it's a shame really that you got drawn with Bosnia and Belgium for the 2016 Euro qualifiers because if given a nicer draw you could have qualified with Bale and Ramsey regularly playing. The way Bale tore apart Iceland was great to watch.
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Post by: Milsap on May 22, 2014, 17:32
Both Bale and Ramsey would walk into the England squad.
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Post by: Kerou 犠牲 on May 22, 2014, 17:50
Both Bale and Ramsey would walk into the England squad.

Imagine in the future a team of

Sturridge
Bale Barkley Sterling
Ramsey Wilshere
Shaw Stones Jones Clyne
Hart

Would be pretty toppers
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Post by: K.I.O.S on May 22, 2014, 21:31
it's a shame really that you got drawn with Bosnia and Belgium for the 2016 Euro qualifiers because if given a nicer draw you could have qualified with Bale and Ramsey regularly playing. The way Bale tore apart Iceland was great to watch.

We've got a chance of making it through the play off in the group if we finish 3rd, Coleman is useless sadly so I won't keep my hopes up.
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Post by: Kerou 犠牲 on May 22, 2014, 21:33
We've got a chance of making it through the play off in the group if we finish 3rd, Coleman is useless sadly so I won't keep my hopes up.

depends who you'd be drawn against. Coleman's not useless but he's not great either. Should get Giggs in lel
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Post by: Spriter on May 28, 2014, 18:14
Pochettino is off to Spurs then. Seems like a good move, but who can Southampton bring in to replace him? Personally, I fancy Laudrup to come in and keep Southampton going, for some reason.

Also, I am pretty happy with Stoke now. Mame Diouf could be pretty good for us, and if we get Assaidi, we will do well next season. Depends who we bring in other than Assaidi / Diouf / Bardsley (don't know how well he'll do).

Watched France's friendly against Norway last night and they looked pretty solid. I fancy them to do alright in the World Cup to be honest, some great players in that team.
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Post by: Kerou 犠牲 on May 28, 2014, 19:17
Thought I'd drop this in here...

http://www.businessinsider.com/cristiano-ronaldo-shirtless-champions-league-celebration-2014-5 (http://www.businessinsider.com/cristiano-ronaldo-shirtless-champions-league-celebration-2014-5)
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Post by: Liam on June 04, 2014, 11:44
Immobile to sign for Dortumund, dunno if he can fill Lewy's shoes tbh.
Title: Re: Football/Soccer Season 2013/2014 Thread
Post by: Kerou 犠牲 on June 04, 2014, 13:47
Immobile was pretty awesome last season tbf, Juventus should have bought the other half though
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Post by: Liam on June 14, 2014, 12:49
so everyone was talking about danny blind possibly moving to manchester united, and i thought that it could be a bit of a risky signing because he's playing in, well, not the best league. However, that performance against spain, and the passes he put in throughout the game, especially for the first and second goals were genuinely brilliant, reckon he could move to a big club this summer??
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Post by: Kerou 犠牲 on June 14, 2014, 14:13
I can see that signing happening

Shame he can't

Still shocks me how he saw that first assist

Must be tough being Blind; Daley

EDIT: Apparently Higuaín is off to Barcelona according to Marca... yikes