Football Related Random Thoughts Thread 2.0

EArl · Post #521 » by **EArl** » Tue Aug 4, 2015 1:59 am

Cactus Jack wrote:Yeah. Thankfully networks are warming to the idea of showing European football. Just 5-10 years ago, coverage was often scarce. Just in that time frame I've become a closer observer. NBC with the PL. Fox's coverage of champions league And now beginning coverage of the Bundesliga. It will only help to expand viewership of the sport and bring in more fans. But, it could have been introduced a long time ago.

Poor saps like me stick to watching streams

El Turco · Post #522 » by **El Turco** » Tue Aug 4, 2015 2:30 am

LittleOzzy wrote:
cgf wrote:Until we have 1 hr long flights across the atlantic and a solution for jetlag; so that MLS teams can compete in the CL and EL; the MLS will never attract and keep the best prime talent to close the gap on european leagues.

Money talks, as the salary cap goes up so will the quality of play.

I have no doubt in my mind that over the next 20 years MLS will creep up the list to be one of the top leagues in the world. We may never be as big as the top 3 but we'll sit somewhere in the top 5 to 10 as the salary cap rises.

America has never been known to accept a lesser league in any sport, and MLS will strive to do the same as the NBA, NFL, MLB and so on.

if it was as simple as throwing money, qatar and emirates would have top notch leagues by now. unlike basketball, baseball or football, america is not building this league based on homegrown talent. they depend on talent coming from overseas and that's a problem since most in their prime not willing to leave europe.

cgf · Post #523 » by **cgf** » Tue Aug 4, 2015 8:13 am

LittleOzzy wrote:
cgf wrote:Until we have 1 hr long flights across the atlantic and a solution for jetlag; so that MLS teams can compete in the CL and EL; the MLS will never attract and keep the best prime talent to close the gap on european leagues.

Money talks, as the salary cap goes up so will the quality of play.

I have no doubt in my mind that over the next 20 years MLS will creep up the list to be one of the top leagues in the world. We may never be as big as the top 3 but we'll sit somewhere in the top 5 to 10 as the salary cap rises.

America has never been known to accept a lesser league in any sport, and MLS will strive to do the same as the NBA, NFL, MLB and so on.

If it were just a matter of money and the CL/EL didn't matter, then the qatari and chinese leagues would get more than the washed up players that don't feel like moving to america. They already top the wages of europe's top leagues. But players know that playing on the big stage is how to make their name known, how to better their career, and how to represent their nations in the big tourneys.

EArl · Post #524 » by **EArl** » Wed Aug 5, 2015 5:57 am

EArl wrote:[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4jUZyV9tTM[/youtube]

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8H_DSErYUZk[/youtube]

El Turco · Post #525 » by **El Turco** » Wed Aug 5, 2015 7:01 pm

anybody else keep getting virus notification while on this board? has been going on for like 3 days

Foye · Post #526 » by **Foye** » Wed Aug 5, 2015 8:50 pm

EArl wrote:
EArl wrote:[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4jUZyV9tTM[/youtube]

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8H_DSErYUZk[/youtube]

I bet that chick is mad she didnt give him her number now haha.

EArl · Post #527 » by **EArl** » Thu Aug 6, 2015 2:08 am

Foye wrote:
EArl wrote:
EArl wrote:[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4jUZyV9tTM[/youtube]

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8H_DSErYUZk[/youtube]

I bet that chick is mad she didnt give him her number now haha.

Funny how everyone was quickly on his ass as soon as he took off the makeup.

Post #528 » by **magik9113** » Thu Aug 6, 2015 4:32 am

El Turco wrote:anybody else keep getting virus notification while on this board? has been going on for like 3 days

Yup

gesh89 · Post #529 » by **gesh89** » Sat Sep 5, 2015 5:18 am

Today i will play win for Ukraine vs Belarus odd: 1.42

EArl · Post #530 » by **EArl** » Sat Sep 5, 2015 9:21 am

That Argentina Bolivia game was tough to watch. Bolivia are not at any type of competitive level.

gesh89 · Post #531 » by **gesh89** » Sun Sep 6, 2015 12:01 pm

I will play today win for Wales Odd: 1.90

DD12 · Post #532 » by **DD12** » Wed Sep 9, 2015 3:42 am

https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=30&v=EBZFdkXg5_g

What do you say?

Post #533 » by **Shaazzam** » Wed Sep 9, 2015 3:54 am

so i don't know the actual rules, but those are two separate, dirty fouls

trwi7 · Post #534 » by **trwi7** » Wed Sep 9, 2015 4:06 am

Never really got a good view of the first one but that looked like a flop and weak for a yellow if there was contact to me. The second was definitely a yellow even a borderline red since he came from behind and kicked him in the knee without even getting close to the ball.

Post #535 » by **Shaazzam** » Wed Sep 9, 2015 4:13 am

trwi7 wrote:Never really got a good view of the first one but that looked like a flop and weak for a yellow if there was contact to me. The second was definitely a yellow even a borderline red since he came from behind and kicked him in the knee without even getting close to the ball.

my guess is that he stomped on the first guys foot
the ref looked like only a few yards away too

Foye · Post #536 » by **Foye** » Wed Sep 9, 2015 7:13 am

I can't really judge the first one but I would've given him a straight red for that second challenge alone.

If you are gonna make a tactical foul grab him on his jersey or something but don't kick another guys knees without any chance of getting the ball.

Whether it was a foul or not on the first challenge....sending him off definitely was the right decision.

Batu7 · Post #537 » by **Batu7** » Wed Sep 9, 2015 10:06 am

**** Cucu. He always wants to be the center of attention.

Post #538 » by **magik9113** » Wed Sep 9, 2015 3:15 pm

good job ref

and1GS · Post #539 » by **and1GS** » Wed Sep 9, 2015 4:50 pm

I'd say that's fair. I see that a lot where someone commits a yellow card offense and then they go nuts for the rest of the play, knowing few refs have the gall to give out two yellows. Honestly if you're playing football like that you have no place in the modern game, go sip pina coladas with Roy Keane or something.

truth18 · Post #540 » by **truth18** » Thu Sep 10, 2015 8:56 pm

Who do you guys rank number one overall in the history of the game? Can even be a keeper if you wish (Yashin for example, I guess Buffon maybe), but please post your reasoning in addition to your choice. Only ten options for the poll, not my fault, I would have listed more if it was possible.

Everyone will disagree,

Spoiler:

but he's my choice. The guy was just **** ridiculously talented. He is hands down the best pure striker to have played the game. His peak years were just insane, if he was healthy, he would just score constantly. He was also a complete player who could affect the game in other ways, great football mind. His dribbling skills were also exceptional, he arguably set the trend of fancy dribbling moves in the modern game. Everyone that played against him was legitimately scared when it came to defending him. With his elite athleticism during his healthy years, he could practically do anything on offense. Without a doubt, my clear number one choice. Basing my reasoning on peak play, impact on the culture of the game, ability to affect the game in a multitude of ways on offense, position versatility, fitness levels, leadership and international performance in important games.

And no Massi, this is not going to turn into a Messi is overrated thread. He just isn't.

Spoiler:

Also, not interested in top three or top ten. Choose your number one only. If you think two or three guys are even at number one, that's fine too.

Let's do it.