Random Soccer Chatter

• NilesPacMan

  Laley23;1334366 wrote:Chelsea and West Brom go down today and Spurs beat Fulham, meaning Spurs are now tied at 26 pts with Chelsea for 3rd in the PL.
  
  Everton tied ManCity as well, 1-1, and moves to a tie for 6th, just 3 points off of 3rd (but 3 teams are on 26 pts).
  
  Basically, Dempsey and Howard in good positions for 2nd half runs to play in the CL next season.

  It seems all we do is tie nowadays. Three straight 1-1 draws. (Not complaining about drawing City at Etihad, just some frustration in general)
• OSH

  

  Anyone see the Messiah v. Ohio Northern DIII National Championship game?
  
  Messiah was up 4-0 in under 40 minutes. They ended up winning 5-1. I guess it was just that dominate. A friend of my gave me all the updates and game review. It seems that Ohio Northern was just way outta their league. And, yes, I do know what Messiah has to offer...
• I Wear Pants

  It isn't that fucking complicated, without Lampard Chelsea has been shit.
  
  
  Despite everyone saying he's too old or whatever he's the guy that creates a ton of their goals since he has far better vision and moves the ball more quickly than any of their other midfield guys. Stop trying to force him out just because you want to be the guy to usher in a new era at Chelsea or some shit. Reduce his playing time when he stops creating so many damned goals and scoring opportunities via perfect passes. Roman is really pissing me off.
• OSH

  

  Chelsea's problem...
  
  
• Pick6

  

  I Wear Pants;1335331 wrote:It isn't that fucking complicated, without Lampard Chelsea has been shit.
  
  
  Despite everyone saying he's too old or whatever he's the guy that creates a ton of their goals since he has far better vision and moves the ball more quickly than any of their other midfield guys. Stop trying to force him out just because you want to be the guy to usher in a new era at Chelsea or some shit. Reduce his playing time when he stops creating so many damned goals and scoring opportunities via perfect passes. Roman is really pissing me off.

  Eh, I'd say its more coincidence than anything. That illustration loses credibility right away seeing that the games played isnt even accurate. He has appeared in 12 matches this season, only starting 3. He has been injured, causing him to miss 3 matched to my knowledge. Both Man U's and Shaktar.
  
  I like Lampard, but he has been mostly irrelevant in-match this season. Its hard to justify playing him over the likes of Oscar (has been great this season), Mata (Team MVP last year, tearing up this season), and Hazard(name speaks for itself). A very elite group of attacking mids for years to come. Only midfielder I could justify him playing over is Mikel. Maybe Lampard could take on a role of playing more defensive mid, much like Gerrard has done at Liverpool while Lucas has been out.
  
  
  Also, the biggest problem is firing Matteo as well as Torres not producing with all of the talent he has been surrounded with. The team has basically been built around him and he isnt producing. The firing was premature, every team has slumps during the season. Look no further than what he did last season to validate my argument.
• Pick6

  

  Can somebody explain to me how Shaktar will be advancing over Chelsea? If things currently stay how they are...Chelsea and Skaktar are tied in points, but Chelsea is winning goal differential 7-4...Each won by 1 goal when they faced each other.
  
  Also..if somehow Shaktar can draw against Juve...that will put Chelsea and Juva tied with points and goal differential today.
• Laley23

  

  Pick6;1336989 wrote:Can somebody explain to me how Shaktar will be advancing over Chelsea? If things currently stay how they are...Chelsea and Skaktar are tied in points, but Chelsea is winning goal differential 7-4...Each won by 1 goal when they faced each other.
  
  Also..if somehow Shaktar can draw against Juve...that will put Chelsea and Juva tied with points and goal differential today.

  Goes to Head to Head pts. They tied at 3 each. Goes to GD. They tied 4-4. Goes to Away Goals. SD wins 3-2.
• Laley23

  

  Clint with a goal that will likely secure Spurs spot in the next round of Europa League. Though, it went off the bar, off the keeper and in...so its an own goal.
• like_that

  

  Euro 2020 to be hosted across host of nations in Europe: http://soccernet.espn.go.com/conversation?id=1254074&cc=5901
  
  Not sure if this was already posted, but I am not sure how I feel about it.
• OSH

  

  Rumors abound for NY2 coming to the MLS. The latest is Manchester City's owner, Sheikh Mansour, is a leading candidate. Soccer Don [Garber] is asking $100 million for the expansion fee. Then, you have a $300 million stadium to build on top of that. Then...you have the salary cap...
• OSH

  

  Indiana v. Georgetown in the College Cup final. Game will be on Sunday at 2pm.
• Pick6

  

  Good luck to IU.
  
  
  Torres with 4 goals the past 2 matches. Maybe Benitez is on to something.
• OSH

  

  6 points clear.
• OSH

  

  You need to see Dempsey's rocket against Everton in the 83rd minute! Phenomenal!
• OSH

  

  And...right after I say that...Everton with 2 in 90 and 90+!
  
  What a game.
• SportsAndLady

  

  Anyone have highlights of the Manchester Derby this morning?
• Ytowngirlinfla

  

  SportsAndLady;1339295 wrote:Anyone have highlights of the Manchester Derby this morning?

  ESPN had some. Try foxsoccer.com
• OSH

  

  SportsAndLady;1339295 wrote:Anyone have highlights of the Manchester Derby this morning?

  Here is a link to some highlights.
• SportsAndLady

  

  OSH;1339404 wrote:Here is a link to some highlights.

  Thank you sir
• Laley23

  

  Indiana. ********. Awesome. Quest for 9 starts now.
• gorocks99

  

  Anyone know when they are actually going to announce the Hex sites?
• OSH

  

  Everyone needs to try and watch or read the recap of the Arsenal v. Bradford City FA Cup game...incredible!
• Pick6

  

  OSH;1340715 wrote:Everyone needs to try and watch or read the recap of the Arsenal v. Bradford City FA Cup game...incredible!

  my roommate was so pissed when Arsenal missed the last PK, that he smacked his laptop screen and fucked it up.
• Automatik

  

  http://msn.foxsports.com/foxsoccer/eurocup/gallery/wags-irina-shayk-shakira-holly-henderson-cristiano-ronaldo-mario-balotelli-060612#tab=photo-title=Irina+Shayk&photo=31138438
  
  WAGS of big name Euro players.
  
  Ronaldo wins, but I'm diggin' John Terry's lady! :thumbup:
• Laley23

  

  Zlatan could do so much better. He is the best striker in the damn world lol