New EPL thread- big match this weekend between Liverpool and Manchester United. Stevie G may be back in the starting lineup. Will Vidic start? If so, will he get sent off again?
Also on this weekend's slate: City vs. Villa, Chelsea vs. Everton, and BVB vs. Werder Bremen.
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Liverpool will win this.
No anti-jinx. United have looked off the pace recently.
by LiamP on Oct 12, 2011 11:34 AM CDT via mobile reply actions
I'm feeling a win this weekend too
"A guy opens his door and gets shot, you think that of me? No, I am the one who knocks."
Thankfully, there's no way I'll get up to watch it live.
6:45am kickoffs for big matches are so annoying.
by LiamP on Oct 12, 2011 4:06 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Lucky to draw.
Can count on one hand the number of decent scoring opportunities United created. They desperately need the Anderson-Cleverley partnership to be rekindled.
Part 2's out now.
LINK – the Guardian podcast also discusses all this today, too.
When Hicks bought Liverpool I wondered why any intelligent bidness man would do that. After reading this long piece on Henry it doesn’t dissuade my suspicion that another American bidnessman again didn’t know what he was getting into when he made the purchase.
This is interesting.
Liverpool’s managing director advocates breaking the current PL TV structure to proportionally distribute foreign revenue.
United and Chelsea immediately say no.
Seems a stupid thing to say by Ayre. One of the main reasons that La Liga is so broken is because of the unbalanced TV revenue structure…and he wants to implement that in England even when it’s obvious that United (not Liverpool) would be reap the biggest benefits of that.
Like anyone can even know that
It is understood that Manchester United, who claim to have 333 million fans globally
For some reason I found the following video hilarious:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3PEf0qrxKI&
i tell the truth; i lie a lot
FM12
Just one more week…
"A guy opens his door and gets shot, you think that of me? No, I am the one who knocks."
Heard at lunch today...
Apparently my office has a “team-building exercise” scheduled for Friday.
So do I. Except mine’s probably gonna be a lot more fun, and doesn’t involve my co-workers. The fun begins Thursday night!
"A guy opens his door and gets shot, you think that of me? No, I am the one who knocks."
Tomorrow, tomorrow
My adventure in the Eastern Bloc with FC Krasnodar begins in 24 hours…
"A guy opens his door and gets shot, you think that of me? No, I am the one who knocks."
Rooney out for the Group Stage
What an idiot. Bad break for England and Capello.
Not mediocre. Right about average
LeBron?
Yeah, the new owners signed a deal with him last year, where he agreed to wear LFC gear in public and help market the club’s brand. In return, they gave him a small stake in the club- around 1-2%. If it helps raise more cash for the team, I’m all for it.
"A guy opens his door and gets shot, you think that of me? No, I am the one who knocks."
Kinda looks like him
Here’s some more photos from the LFC website- looks as if LBJ’s wearing the same shirt:
http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/latest-news/pictures-lebron-in-liverpool
"A guy opens his door and gets shot, you think that of me? No, I am the one who knocks."
I guess lfc didn't get the memo that Brandon mccathy is going to the match
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
LeBron is losing his touch
He shouldn’t associate himself with anyone but Man Utd right now.
by Brett Perryman on Oct 14, 2011 7:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Will lose by many.
i tell the truth; i lie a lot
by jonthefon on Oct 15, 2011 9:01 AM CDT via mobile reply actions
Joey tweeted alot while watching the Arsenal match ...
Joey7Barton Joseph Barton
I’ve just LOL at Gervinho’s hair close up then, defo a wig glued on that. Weird looking creature him???
No pressure, Brek.
swish41
Goin to FC Dallas game tonight. Gotta see what this @BrekShea kid is all about before he goes to the bundesliga. Who else is goin?
Also, I expected him to attract some European clubs but I’ve been seeing Liverpool, City and United linked. Don’t think he’s ready for all that. Bundesliga makes sense though.
Shea
I read over the weekend that Liverpool sent a scout to the last US match to watch Shea. I agree, though, that he’s probably not ready for that big a step up yet.
"A guy opens his door and gets shot, you think that of me? No, I am the one who knocks."
Mancini
Go down 1-0 in pivotal home CL tie? Take off Adam Johnson for Gareth Barry.
by LiamP on Oct 18, 2011 2:29 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
As I post this, they equalize.
Great success.
by LiamP on Oct 18, 2011 2:30 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
You could tell the whole stadium was like ... wtf, Bobby?
but they did look better knit together after he did it, tbf – SSS tho’, we’ll see how it looks the last 45
Yaya doesn't work as a DM, or even as a deep CM.
He doesn’t care, or have an impact on the game. I’m not sure what to do with him going forward, he has to produce more if he’s not goin to play back, but he’s to good just to leave on the bench.
Balo and Milner have to start for me against united.
hey du...
I just saw your post requesting music psychoanalysis. Let me know if I can be of service…
Go Strangers.
by hightowersmith on Oct 18, 2011 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions
I have been listening to tons of dubstep lately.
What’s wrong with me? My guess is nostalgia for my HS days filled lstening to Gary Numan, Flock of Seagulls, The Cars, Depeche Mode, Human League, Soft Cell, Eurythmics, Spandau Ballet, Adam Ant … and so on. Like the soundtrack of an old Jon Cryer movie. Pls tell me that’s all it is. Because I am NOT going to go out and buy a mirror ball and hang it over my computer. I hope not anyway.
I'm here for you, mang.
Don’t think you got anything to feel bad about.
I like what James Blake is doing. Chicks do too.
Who else you checking out?
You ever heard this version of the Soft Cell chune?
Reminds me of Tupelo Honey.
Go Strangers.
by hightowersmith on Oct 19, 2011 6:46 PM CDT up reply actions
I enjoyed this goal more than both Yaya goals in Wembley in May.
I thought City were done. I was off watching with a couple friends, one an arsenal fan. I haven’t celebrated a goal like that since Donavon in south Africa. Great stuff.
The Genius of Silva to let it go thru to Kun was brilliant. Even redirected it right to him.
Hey, remember when Lyon used to beat Madrid?
Yeah, that was ugly today. 4-0.
"A guy opens his door and gets shot, you think that of me? No, I am the one who knocks."
Result doesn't excuse the performance unfortunately.
by LiamP on Oct 19, 2011 3:57 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
I mean
they don’t have a good team. It seems silly to expect a traditional Arsenal performance out of this lineup.
by Brett Perryman on Oct 19, 2011 5:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Sahin's absence is more devastating than first thought
Gundogan was brought in as Sahin’s replacement but he’s even more behind this curve than expected. Just goes to show how integral a solid defensive mid can be. Arsenal after Vieira, ManU after Keane, Rovers after Savage (heh)
That, plus Dortmund’s offense isn’t clicking with Kagawa and Barrios both performing well below last year’s standards.
Gotze will not be on the market this summer, but will probably be tempted away as there will be no silverware this season it seems.
Just so disappointing that their performance both in Europe and domestic has been more of the sub-par variety. I don’t think it’s anything to freak out about, but they will start bleeding players as their financial woes aren’t completely cleared up and they can’t compete with the big clubs anyway. Would’ve been nice to have seen last year’s squad take on Europe
What's the rumpus?
Sahin was more of a deep-lying playmaker than DM.
Those are even more irreplaceable…Liverpool still haven’t really gotten over the loss of Alonso.
Barrios has been injured for a while, hasn’t he?
by LiamP on Oct 20, 2011 12:35 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
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Lille’s academy director Jean-Michel Vandamme has claimed Chelsea are paying most attention to ÂŁ40 million-rated youngster Eden Hazard.
“Eden is certainly willing to stay at Lille at least until next summer.” Vandamme was quoted as saying in the Daily Mail. "The buyer will have to come up with a lot of money – let’s say he is not currently to go for less than ÂŁ40 million.
“Chelsea has been following him the closest. The Spaniards have not manifested themselves yet, but I think they are playing it smart and will call when they know they have to – I’m talking about Real Madrid, but also about Barcelona.”
Hazard’s agent has already revealed that Arsenal failed in their attempt to sign the playmaker during the summer transfer window.
Heh
Suarez is pretty awesome, albeit a bit nuts. I wouldn’t put it past him.
"A guy opens his door and gets shot, you think that of me? No, I am the one who knocks."
Suarez
What do you make of the Suarez/Evra racism row?
Not mediocre. Right about average
No idea
I don’t think Suarez would do something like that, and I didn’t hear any comments from him while watching the game last week. Hopefully he didn’t do it.
"A guy opens his door and gets shot, you think that of me? No, I am the one who knocks."
Manchester vs. Tevez
Bookmakers Betfair, club sponsors of Manchester United, will be deploying a giant rubbish ‘Recycling Tevez’ skips outside Old Trafford on Sunday – one half blue and one half red – for fans to dump their replica shirts with his name on in exchange for brand new ones.
The guy who does the Young Guns blog on Brek Shea:
But with Shea, who has had opportunities to head to Europe before, there looks to be tangible end product.
At six foot three inches tall, he began his career in defence, playing all over the back four, before being enticed into increasingly attacking berths. The Texan-born youngster now finds himself as a left winger, and despite occasional moves forward and back, its a role that best displays his array of talents.
The most noticeable of which is Shea’s intelligence and instinct in the final third. He has a natural ability of drifting across his defending full back and into space between centre backs when without the ball, then with it, he has some neat foot work, balance, poise and can shift weight easily between legs to get himself out of trouble.
Shea is very much a modern winger, with a knack of cutting inside and following up shots, meaning a healthy goal tally from midfield. Other traits such as high speed dribbling, changing direction at pace and shooting from short and long range he does well, but its the old fashioned wing work that he must improve.
Bellers!
1-0 Reds!
"A guy opens his door and gets shot, you think that of me? No, I am the one who knocks."
what a finish - ref gave them 1.5 mins beyond the extra 3 for some reason
I’m not totally familiar with LIverpool’s roster, but I don’t like how King Kenny managed that game very much.
I suppose you could give an extra minute for the 2 subs.
By the time Liverpool got the free kick for the Suarez chance, time should’ve already been called.
just mario being mario
Mario Balotelli accidentally set his house on fire early on Saturday morning after playing in his bathroom with fireworks. Manchester City’s Italian striker escaped from the house unhurt, but it’s yet another incident in the very surreal life of Mr. Balotelli.
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
THAT just happened. Well...
Just happened for me since I didn’t get up till 10:30! Yes! Welcome to the greatest sports day of my life, City just destroyed United, I’m gonna watch Cam Newton beat the Red Skins, prolly get a nice 5 dollar Tuna foot long from Subway, watch the Cowboys screw around and beat the Rams by 4, and then Dutch evens the World series tonight.
This will happen today.
Rooney, now thats what I’d call a “football lesson” you 25 yr old merkin wearing son of a bitch!
wow.
Also, James Milner FTMF’nW!
by peppersquad on Oct 23, 2011 12:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Young played well, too. Nobody else really played ManU ball out there.
I was so scared of getting overwhelmed with speed and aggression. Instead ManU just sorta loped along out there. Travel sore? The return leg should be really interesting – ManU will be seeking scalps.
I slept in, too. Just now finished watching the download.
I got up to 6-1 City on the scoreboard and turned on the QPR stream just in time to see two Chelsea dudes ejaculated from the match. Drogba, you’re a true dog. Lampard put in a warrior’s shift – respek. I think as long as City’s GD remains > than their points total they can win the league. heh
interesting stat from the game - total passes, City - 480, ManU - 460
Pretty even considering ManU was down a man the last 43 mins. Mancini would say this stat reflects “United’s strong mentality – ees fantasteek” while Fergie would say this stat reflects the “suicidal defending” that led to the GA total skyrocketing.
I rewatched the 2nd half last night after baseball...
And couldn’t believe how late the last 3 goals came, In my mind it was the past 10-15 minutes of the game, BUT it was the last 3 minutes! United quit… At HOME… Flat out quit.
I looked at the schedule and its ridiculous how crazy the holiday season is. Keep piling up the points now.
I watched the last 5 minutes...
And got to see three goals and Silva being Silva. Good Stuff.
Not mediocre. Right about average
3-0 yesterday.
But I made some spaghetti yesterday, no foot long. Plus Cam Newton is amazing.
Well, I missed the end of the Barca game - sounded crazy.
hopefully ESPN3’s website puts up a replay soon and we can scroll to the end of the game for all the aggro
RVP comes on
immediately bags a brace to put the game away and the first thing the FSC announcer says is, “is he the next one to go?” Fuck off. Walcott and Chamakh were awful but Arshavin showed #want again when he came on. Can’t complain too much.
Good stuff
Orbinho
Gervinho v Stoke 22 passes, 100% pass completion. @aaronjramsey 87 passes 95% completion
Wow
United give up 6, and now Chelsea are down to 9 men, losing 1-0, and there’s a whole half still left to play. It’s the Bizarro EPL!
"A guy opens his door and gets shot, you think that of me? No, I am the one who knocks."
Of course
joncarterESPN
Balotelli: “I don’t care what people say about me. I am focused on my football, my manager, girlfriends and my family.” Girlfriends? Plural?
Remember, remember the fifth of November
GOT TO SPRUCE UP YOUR BRITISH KNOWLEDGE MATEY
i tell the truth; i lie a lot
Guy Fawkes Day
You need to watch V for Vendetta.
Not mediocre. Right about average
Arsenal fanz ...
I ran across this live radio feed if you’re interested in following your CC game today.
Pogba on for United, Morrison to come.
Fap hand at the ready.
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