The [Horribly Unpopular] Soccer Thread

[Grannyknot]

Arsenal with 4 beautiful goals.

Hopstupid?
Sorry "bro" but you talked quite a bit of smack this past summer.

 

[Grannyknot]

So this just happened

http://deadspin.com/arsenal-just-scored-the-best-goal-of-the-season-so-far-1448318452?utm_campaign=socialflow_deadspin_twitter&utm_source=deadspin_twitter&utm_medium=socialflow

That was pretty amazing.
Ramsey's goal was great as well.

And...I'll go ahead and say it...Bendtner's play impressed me today. Arsenal had a lot of trouble sustaining possession but when they held it they were passing it around better than Barcelona or Bayern. When bendtner came on I was amazed that he could keep up with the speed of their passing and he was able to move in triangles just like Giroud does.

Its going to be a long season with some incredibly tough games coming up but they really impressed me today.

 

[hoppyhoppyhippo]

So this just happened

http://deadspin.com/arsenal-just-sc...source=deadspin_twitter&utm_medium=socialflow

The movement was great but I read about the goal before seeing it and they were harping this and that and so on so forth about everyone in the play, while Giroud made a great hold and pass that play when I watch it was about 90% Wilshere his run was super, the heel flick was insane, who pulls that off and continues running? I assumed when I first watched the replay that it was played forward by the Norwich defender.

 

[Laughing_Gnome_Invisible]

As a Saints supporter, I have to go a loooong way back to see the good stuff. However, for team goals? I submit this from the days when everything was blurry.

 

[danielofthedale]

Yeah this Arsenal team is starting to give am a special feeling! I think the silverware draught might be coming to an end!

And man what's happened to Seattle! Go from leading the Supporters Shield to now maybe missing the playoffs! Could this be Sigi's last stand?

 

[stevereigh]

And man what's happened to Seattle! Go from leading the Supporters Shield to now maybe missing the playoffs! Could this be Sigi's last stand?

The only real response to this is: ****.

 

[stevereigh]

That word starts with an F and rhymes with yuck.

 

[Laughing_Gnome_Invisible]

That word starts with an F and rhymes with yuck.

Fireduck? I don't thing fire departments have used those since they got all pally with dalmatians.

 

[hopstupid]

Arsenal with 4 beautiful goals.

Hopstupid?
Sorry "bro" but you talked quite a bit of smack this past summer.

at least they won this one fair 7 square

lot of bull**** calls last year

 

[user 107007]

http://deadspin.com/arsenal-just-sc...source=deadspin_twitter&utm_medium=socialflow

Arsenal definitely looks to have their S*** in order now. Still have to laugh at the Gunner supporters who were calling for Wenger’s head as the season started. Crow seems to be the dish of the day


And I second stevereigh’s sentiments. ****!

 

[stevereigh]

And I second stevereigh’s sentiments. ****!

I'm going to the game this weekend vs. LA, I better leave the stadium happy.

 

[jgarretson]

By happy you mean that Seattle managed to make it into the playoffs even though they went winless in their last seven matches after getting destroyed by LA in the final match???

As we said in LA for many a year, fuera Sigi.

 

[flipfloptan]

Hey all,

Ive been watching EPL and Champion league games. I continue to hear "He is on loan from x club"

Does this mean a club can "rent" a player for a period of time? When the player on loan plays the club that holds their permanent rights does the player play his home club?

What is the advantage/disadvantage of loaning a player? I can see how it helps the home club defray the expense of a player but not much else.

 

[hoppyhoppyhippo]

Basically a player on loan means just that, that the team he's on now is borrowing him from their parent club. Usually this is done in an attempt to get a young guy playing time. Clubs who go after a player on loan usually want a premium talent but can't afford the transfer fee of that player. Sometimes players go on loan to just play somewhere (for example when Landon went to Everton in the offseason)

 

[Reno_eNVy]

I'm going to the game this weekend vs. LA, I better leave the stadium happy.

By happy you mean that Seattle managed to make it into the playoffs even though they went winless in their last seven matches after getting destroyed by LA in the final match???

As we said in LA for many a year, fuera Sigi.

Seattle clinched their spot thanks to LA drawing with the ClashQuakes. But don't worry, you can repay us with 3 points on Sunday

 

[user 107007]

Glad for the berth, but still having trouble seeing that the Sounders will make it very far... Hope to be proven wrong but their form does not bode well.

 

[Grannyknot]

Hey all,

Ive been watching EPL and Champion league games. I continue to hear "He is on loan from x club"

Does this mean a club can "rent" a player for a period of time? When the player on loan plays the club that holds their permanent rights does the player play his home club?

What is the advantage/disadvantage of loaning a player? I can see how it helps the home club defray the expense of a player but not much else.

To answer what wasn't already answered, it depends on the agreement, but typically, the player is prevented from playing against his parent club. For example, I believe Romelu Lukaku wasn't allowed to play against Chelsea earlier this season.

 

[hopstupid]

Chelsea vs Man City

should be a good one.

 

[Laughing_Gnome_Invisible]

Chelsea vs Man City

should be a good one.

A 0-0 draw, please!

 

[hopstupid]

I want alot of goals and hopefully a city win. I love seeing Chelsea lose

 

[Grannyknot]

A 0-0 draw, please!

yes, and also with many injuries. I'd like to see the stretcher boys get a good work out.

 

[danielofthedale]

Should be a wild last weekend of the regular season in MLS! Every game has playoff implications, either on seeding or making it except for the Dallas-San Jose game. Should be some fun games.

 

[Reno_eNVy]

Yeah this season has really come down to the wire. And it's strange to think that teams that started the season strong are now either fighting for a playoff spot or have just been eliminated.

 

[ScotBrew]

To answer what wasn't already answered, it depends on the agreement, but typically, the player is prevented from playing against his parent club. For example, I believe Romelu Lukaku wasn't allowed to play against Chelsea earlier this season.

Correct, but it's not always the case. Celtic had a player on loan from Ajax and he played against his parent club.

It's also a good opportunity to get fringe players some game time at, mainly, a lower level club. Often, loaning a player out elsewhere is better than having them play reserve footie.

Loans can vary from 1 month to a full season. Wages aren't always covered in the loan either.

 

[danielofthedale]

The New York Red Bulls win the Supporters Shield. This is their first trophy in the franchises 18 year history.

Eastern Conference Playoff matches are set up:
Montreal vs. Houston
New York vs. Montreal/Houston
Sporting KC vs. New England

Western Conference Playoff:
Seattle vs. Colorado
Portland vs. Seattle/Colorado
RSL vs. Los Angeles

 

[Reno_eNVy]

Crazy... NYRB finally have silverware. Have they ever competed in the Champions League, like filling a spot meant for MLS Cup runners up?

 

[danielofthedale]

Crazy... NYRB finally have silverware. Have they ever competed in the Champions League, like filling a spot meant for MLS Cup runners up?

They were in the 2009 CCL I think, the year after they lost to Columbus in the MLS Cup Final.

 

[stevereigh]

By happy you mean that Seattle managed to make it into the playoffs even though they went winless in their last seven matches after getting destroyed by LA in the final match???

As we said in LA for many a year, fuera Sigi.

Huh? I'm not for firing Sigi just yet. A lot of the problems we're having at the moment don't 100% stem from coaching. We fell off hard in the second half last night from what appeared to be fitness. EJ has been injured, as has Dempsey, though I would only give him a half pass. Also, I think they let the crybaby Robbie Keane get to them in the second half and the ref let a lot of garbage go, in both directions.

 

[stevereigh]

We also got away with murder on that goal scored by LA that was called off. Though upon further inspection, maybe the ball didn't cross the line...

 

[Reno_eNVy]

Also, I think they let the crybaby Robbie Keane get to them in the second half and the ref let a lot of garbage go, in both directions.

It was a haphazard match. And yes, Keane-O is known to make a fuss... but he's the captain and technically the only one allowed to do so (notice the keyword "technically" in reference to the ref-swarming that is now a finable offense but still hasn't dropped in frequency.) He did get started right away against Seattle though... and San Jose the week before.

However, my theory on him is that he's just insanely outspoken. Often, just off-camera, is Keane seemingly yelling at one of his own teammates, usually in reference to a bad through-ball or a missed opportunity. But this issue was covered quite a bit at the beginning of his tenure: he's not yelling, he's coaching on the fly. He has a great locker room attitude, plus he is (for the most part) a clean and class player. I see him having the same mentality as I did when I was a keeper: if I'm yelling at you during a game I'm not mad, just getting my point across. If I'm quiet.... yeah, I'm f**king mad. And you definitely will see him be distinctly mad. You'll see him grind his teeth and run his hands roughly through his hair at certain points when he's just had enough with the ref/opposition/midfielder-who-should-just-send-a-good-ball-through-already-damnit.

We also got away with murder on that goal scored by LA that was called off. Though upon further inspection, maybe the ball didn't cross the line...

Forget Goal Line Technology, I was competent refs.