Author Topic: football anyone? as in soccer... (Read 464664 times)

whale · « **Reply #2730 on:** July 30, 2013, 03:49:28 PM »

pretty sure he'd just replace Di Maria, maybe use him as a false 10 if benzema isn't playing

weedpop · « **Reply #2731 on:** July 30, 2013, 04:42:36 PM »

I agree. Ronaldo scores tons of goals anyway from his current position in left attacking mid, and Bale seems to have no interest in playing "left winger" anymore, so there's no reason to move him up front. The system Real Madrid has used to great effect over the past few years has also been reliant to some extent on using Ronaldo's runs down the wing to get the ball into the opposition half and attack quickly in transition, although it's always possible that Ancelotti plans to switch to a less counter-attacking style.

I think Bale will probably be used as a right sided attacking midfielder who cuts in a lot to shoot and dribble (an 'inverted winger' if you will). Watching Tottenham's games this past season, the "cut in to shoot at the top of the box with left foot" move was one of Bale's favourites and he scored a ton of goals that way. Di Maria also loves to do that but has been much less successful at it lately.

Smell Good · « **Reply #2732 on:** July 30, 2013, 04:57:00 PM »

That's what I'm thinking. Left footed wide guy playing on the right side would mean a favorable shooting position, just like Ronaldo

MostlyLurkin' · « **Reply #2733 on:** July 31, 2013, 06:13:44 AM »

Real Madrid makes me sick. Fuck them.

whale · « **Reply #2734 on:** July 31, 2013, 07:33:13 AM »

^^^ pretty much yeah but it's still interesting and very frightening to speculate how'd they'd benefit from bale.

super team for sure.

Daymannnnn · « **Reply #2735 on:** July 31, 2013, 09:19:17 PM »

Been reading reports that Bale wants to go to spain. Sucks for spurs fans; bright side is you'll have heaps of budget and possible a couple of players due to the transfer.

Seems like the sun website are now trying to change users to view the page. Sucks I because I liked reading football stories with slutty tit pics at the bottom of my page. Skysports is the go.

Im getting the feeling that man u wont sign anyone

Mr.Gear · « **Reply #2736 on:** August 01, 2013, 08:22:01 PM »

I wouldn't believe any "reports". Nothing has been said officially yet... Although it does seem as if the statement "Not for sale at any price" isn't holding up. This whole "Galactico" ordeal and the idea that RM have to one up Barca in the transfer window is fucking childish.

Tottenham stand to lose much more than just a great footballer. Fifa, BT, lucozade (or whatever the fuck the drink is) and the Time's square ad are all marketing canvases that Bale stands in as a Spurs player. This explains the asking price. But, fuck it, whatever. Im beyond sick of reading about it...Yet continue to do so as each fresh article pops up. It's put a dampener on the fact that we have just signed Soldado!

The united thing is strange. I wouldn't give up hope just yet.

twitchflip · « **Reply #2737 on:** August 02, 2013, 02:20:56 AM »

hearing rumours that Clint Dempsey has been sold to a team in the MLS. not sure how true this is but its a shame if it is. dude was pretty much our only aerial threat and always looked lively off the bench. seems like a nice dude too. would rather see Mr. Adebayor take his weekly wages over to Turkey. the Bale situation seems to be mostly media hot air. marca and the british tabloids are having a field day with this shit

Mr.Gear · « **Reply #2738 on:** August 02, 2013, 03:55:48 AM »

Yeah, rumours of a move to Seattle. I don't know how to feel about it. Great off the bench, finds important goals. But still not convinced?

Smell Good · « **Reply #2739 on:** August 02, 2013, 06:21:31 AM »

I think Spurs should sell Bale and give Adebayor a 10 year, 250,000 pound a week contract extension.

MostlyLurkin' · « **Reply #2740 on:** August 02, 2013, 07:53:03 AM »

http://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/news/deal-agreed-for-soldado-010813/

FUCK YEAH!
If Bale stays we'll win the fuckin' premiership. Mark my words.

Can't say I agree with the sale of Steven Caulker though. The kid was one of our greatest talents, and perhaps already better than Dawson.

Mr.Gear · « **Reply #2741 on:** August 03, 2013, 11:18:09 PM »

Dempsey to MLS confirmed. Sounds a little like Will Smith with his hoarse voice. Wish him all the best.

http://prosoccertalk.nbcsports.com/2013/08/04/video-of-clint-dempsey-introduction-in-seattle/?

Spike Hawke · « **Reply #2742 on:** August 04, 2013, 05:55:54 AM »

Is there a fantasy league sorted yet? If not lets do it again this season

whale · « **Reply #2743 on:** August 04, 2013, 07:56:49 AM »

its on, the code is a couple of pages back

Spike Hawke · « **Reply #2744 on:** August 04, 2013, 09:50:50 AM »

Awesome. Heres the number for folk if needed for the league. 9958-7553

brycickle · « **Reply #2745 on:** August 04, 2013, 12:06:36 PM »

Wales? Is that a country?

Yes and no.

Cthulhu! · « **Reply #2746 on:** August 04, 2013, 01:01:23 PM »

That was pretty good

Decreed Bratton · « **Reply #2747 on:** August 04, 2013, 03:13:13 PM »

I'm still unsure how good or bad NBC's coverage will be, but that video was better than I expected.

chockfullofthat · « **Reply #2748 on:** August 05, 2013, 06:09:35 AM »

Quote from: Mr.Gear on August 03, 2013, 11:18:09 PM

Dempsey to MLS confirmed. Sounds a little like Will Smith with his hoarse voice. Wish him all the best.

http://prosoccertalk.nbcsports.com/2013/08/04/video-of-clint-dempsey-introduction-in-seattle/?

This move was absolutely shocking to me but it's just another move in the right direction for MLS. It's been a pretty good distraction this summer. Sounds like Deuce is getting paid very nicely. He looks strange wearing anything but white though (USA, Fulham, Spurs). Seattle vs Portland in three weeks is a must watch IMO.

Chelsea vs Inter was a great time too. Nice stadium.

Smell Good · « **Reply #2749 on:** August 06, 2013, 03:45:01 PM »

http://www.theguardian.com/football/2013/aug/06/luis-suarez-liverpool-arsenal-transfer?CMP=twt_gu

Come to daddy.

chockfullofthat · « **Reply #2750 on:** August 06, 2013, 04:03:50 PM »

Ready the lawyers!!! This is going to get ugly just wait. Guardian predicting Chelsea to win the league. Always been a classy media company

ALT · « **Reply #2751 on:** August 06, 2013, 04:16:55 PM »

This season is going to be gooood

freddie_12 · « **Reply #2752 on:** August 07, 2013, 05:33:09 AM »

Quote from: ALT on August 06, 2013, 04:16:55 PM

This season is going to be gooood

Decreed Bratton · « **Reply #2753 on:** August 07, 2013, 11:43:04 AM »

I have to admit watching Chelsea this preseason they look good. They should be favorites to win the league this year. Should be interesting tonight to see Chelsea play Real Madrid and how hard the two teams decide to go against each other. Only a preseason friendly?

Smell Good · « **Reply #2754 on:** August 07, 2013, 07:34:59 PM »

Big fire sale over at Anzhi.

Those dudes are probably on massive wages though.

Alan · « **Reply #2755 on:** August 09, 2013, 02:44:11 AM »

http://www.theguardian.com/football/2013/aug/09/hull-rebranded-hull-city-tigers-name

"Hull owner Assem Allam has confirmed the club will be formally renamed Hull City Tigers from the start of the new season. The move, which runs the risk of stoking resentment among fans, will do away with the Association Football Club (AFC) moniker which has been part of the Yorkshire club's name since their formation in 1904.

Revealing the move in the Hull Daily Mail, Egyptian-born businessman Allam said: "Hull City is irrelevant.

"My dislike for the word 'City' is because it is common. City is also associated with Leicester, Bristol, Manchester and many other clubs. I don't like being like everyone else. I want the club to be special. It is about identity. City is a lousy identity. Hull City Association Football Club is so long."

chockfullofthat · « **Reply #2756 on:** August 09, 2013, 06:08:18 AM »

I thought Fener was banned from European competitions, what will happen if they can beat Arsenal?

Smell Good · « **Reply #2757 on:** August 09, 2013, 02:59:13 PM »

These Turkish clubs always have a very strong home advantage. Thankfully, Arsenal play the second leg at the Emirates.

It's not a walk in the park, but it's looking very favorable.

Decreed Bratton · « **Reply #2758 on:** August 09, 2013, 03:08:27 PM »

Quote from: chockfullofthat on August 09, 2013, 06:08:18 AM

I thought Fener was banned from European competitions, what will happen if they can beat Arsenal?

I just saw something that said they were appealing so they can still enter the CL for the time being. Who knows what will happen if their appeal gets denied.

chockfullofthat · « **Reply #2759 on:** August 12, 2013, 08:16:16 AM »

Who's who?

Manaus or Bust - This is me.

mefheads - ?
Yeah mate - ?
Kinch's lurkers - ?
WhalePool - whale
London-0 Hull-4 - ?
Fiorentina Turner - ?