The [Horribly Unpopular] Soccer Thread

[Reno_eNVy]

C'mon you know Ronaldo is next in this list you guys get all the pretty boys.

Yeeeah that does seem to be the case. But tell that to the huge fanclub of girls that Kyle Beckerman picked up during the WC.

 

[hoppyhoppyhippo]

Yeeeah that does seem to be the case. But tell that to the huge fanclub of girls that Kyle Beckerman picked up during the WC.

That's cause hes tatted and dreaded. Alt chicks and alt fans love him.

 

[Reno_eNVy]

That's cause hes tatted and dreaded. Alt chicks and alt fans love him.

.... and Jewish. Does that count?

 

[W0GWT]

.... And jewish. Does that count?

 

[hopstupid]

Drogba is coming back to Chelsea.

http://www.chelseafc.com/news/latest-news/2014/07/drogba-signs.html

 

[Reno_eNVy]

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That is the best response to anything ever.

 

[Reno_eNVy]

Well, this happened!

New England vs Columbus

 

[BadDeacon]

Is that hoppydaze???

 

[Reno_eNVy]

Is that hoppydaze???

Probably.

But whoever it is, he's now an internet sensation.

 

[BadDeacon]

Strategery

 

[Laughing_Gnome_Invisible]

Drogba is coming back to Chelsea.

http://www.chelseafc.com/news/latest-news/2014/07/drogba-signs.html

Is that all you have to be sad about? Try being a Southampton fan and losing 4 key players with other talent to follow the exit sign. Being one of the big four is one hell of a lot easier!!

 

[aygov]

Is that all you have to be sad about? Try being a Southampton fan and losing 4 key players with other talent to follow the exit sign. Being one of the big four is one hell of a lot easier!!

Sorry...

 

[hopstupid]

Is that all you have to be sad about? Try being a Southampton fan and losing 4 key players with other talent to follow the exit sign. Being one of the big four is one hell of a lot easier!!

Yeah that sucks bro, it was all downhill after the coach left. Now you know how it feels to be an Arsenal Fan.

http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/11369002._/?

 

[aygov]

Yeah that sucks bro, it was all downhill after the coach left. Now you know how it feels to be an Arsenal Fan.

http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/11369002._/?

Update your material. Your almost as bad as that guy still making the cup jokes.

 

[hopstupid]

Update your material. Your almost as bad as that guy still making the cup jokes.

Instead of making fun of him you should be consoling him. You know how it feels bro.

It sucks South Ham was one of the more entertaining teams to watch last year.

 

[aygov]

Instead of making fun of him you should be consoling him. You know how it feels bro.

It sucks South Ham was one of the more entertaining teams to watch last year.

I guess it's good for you Norwich never had anyone good enough to sell.

 

[Grannyknot]

Yeah that sucks bro, it was all downhill after the coach left. Now you know how it feels to be an Arsenal Fan.

http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/11369002._/?

You're an LA Dodgers fan right?
Do you still bang the drum about signing Jackie Robinson?
Just trying to get a feel for how long you harp on ancient talking points.

 

[Grannyknot]

Is that all you have to be sad about? Try being a Southampton fan and losing 4 key players with other talent to follow the exit sign. Being one of the big four is one hell of a lot easier!!

Look on the bright side LGI...you've got an awesome academy & a ton of money to re-invest. Considering Southampton's historical business model, I would consider this an excellent summer.

 

[hopstupid]

I guess it's good for you Norwich never had anyone good enough to sell.

Are you two pretty close?

Don't need trophies when you got love bro

 

[Laughing_Gnome_Invisible]

And now 18 year old hot prospect Callum Chambers to Arsenal. Many think the club is up for sale.

$120m in, about $30m out so far.

 

[aygov]

Are you two pretty close?

Don't need trophies when you got love bro

You're really not very good at this, are you?

 

[Grannyknot]

And now 18 year old hot prospect Callum Chambers to Arsenal. Many think the club is up for sale.

$120m in, about $30m out so far.

Hey at least buyers are over-paying for these players.

 

[aygov]

And now 18 year old hot prospect Callum Chambers to Arsenal. Many think the club is up for sale.

$120m in, about $30m out so far.

How much of it is the club and how much of it is the players?

When a player has their head turned then it can be pretty hard to hang on to them, but if it's the club cashing in then it's nuts. I could see one or maybe two players sold but this many....

 

[Grannyknot]

Hopstupid,
Since you're a Manchester City fan now, you might need to catch up on their history.
Below is "Manchester City Football Club: Bio & History"
A full 2 minutes long.
You might as well skip the second minute, as its what brought you to be a fan, 2008-present.
Enjoy.

http://youtu.be/Pm53IbwOJV4

 

[Laughing_Gnome_Invisible]

How much of it is the club and how much of it is the players?

When a player has their head turned then it can be pretty hard to hang on to them, but if it's the club cashing in then it's nuts. I could see one or maybe two players sold but this many....

It seems they have a policy of anyone expressing a desire to leave can GTFO when they can get a good deal. They will be relying heavily on the academy, it seems.

There should be an influx of new players soon as they are trying to hit their first choice targets simultaneously according to one insider.


Saints Manager tweeted this pic today, under the title "Ready for training!"

 

[aygov]

It seems they have a policy of anyone expressing a desire to leave can GTFO when they can get a good deal. They will be relying heavily on the academy, it seems.

There should be an influx of new players soon as they are trying to hit their first choice targets simultaneously according to one insider.


Saints Manager tweeted this pic today, under the title "Ready for training!"

That's sad.

I figured Lallana would go because his stock has risen massively but it really seems like the administration is happy being a feeder/development club for EPL teams higher up the food chain. Cashing in on a couple good players and reinvesting that over a couple seasons could see you moving up the table rapidly. Cashing out on most of your squad makes that much harder.

 

[hopstupid]

Galaxy vs Sounders

should be good

 

[Reno_eNVy]

Hopstupid,
Since you're a Manchester City fan now, you might need to catch up on their history.
Below is "Manchester City Football Club: Bio & History"
A full 2 minutes long.
You might as well skip the second minute, as its what brought you to be a fan, 2008-present.
Enjoy.

http://youtu.be/Pm53IbwOJV4

DISCLAIMER!!!!!
I have no say either way in this argument. I just love excuses to use these:

Galaxy vs Sounders

should be good

I'm not sure if it's because of the MLS* hype machine or because LA vs Seattle is always entertaining, but I'm freaking pumped for this match!



* -- I hate having to type or say "the MLS" even if it is grammatically correct and not someone trying to say "The Major League Soccer"

 

[Punity]

Really Seattle.......Really I swear sometimes they play like they are fighting for not being last

 

[Reno_eNVy]

Really Seattle.......Really I swear sometimes they play like they are fighting for not being last

Dude, they've dominated all year and are still clear SS frontrunners. This thwomping was due to a couple factors:

A) LA, this year, being one of those teams stuck in limbo; they can beat the best any given day even on the road, but they play down to lesser opponents.

B) Bruce went on full offensive last night to prove the scoreline against Man U doesn't matter because he thinks midweek, mid season friendlies are beyond stupid.