Premier League 2016/2017 and other Euro League Talk

Pruitt · Post by **Pruitt** » Tue Apr 11, 2017 1:38 pm

Holy Shit!

Dortmund Team Bus Bombed

rass · Post by **rass** » Tue Apr 11, 2017 2:18 pm

So Gianluigi Buffon is an Italian, more successful, more handsome, slightly older, soccer-playing Henrik Lundqvist?

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Tue Apr 11, 2017 2:48 pm

Dude, if you think he's hotter than Henrik, you're either gay or not gay.

govmentchedda · Post by **govmentchedda** » Tue Apr 11, 2017 2:49 pm

rass wrote:So Gianluigi Buffon is an Italian, more successful, more handsome, slightly older, soccer-playing Henrik Lundqvist?

More handsome than Lundqvist? Is that even possible?

tennbengal · Post by **tennbengal** » Tue Apr 11, 2017 2:54 pm

Pruitt wrote:Holy Shit!

Dortmund Team Bus Bombed

Right - this may need more chatter.

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Tue Apr 11, 2017 2:59 pm

Surprised Germany hasn't bombed a brown country yet.

govmentchedda · Post by **govmentchedda** » Tue Apr 11, 2017 3:05 pm

tennbengal wrote:
Pruitt wrote:Holy Shit!

Dortmund Team Bus Bombed
Right - this may need more chatter.

Conflicting reports right now. I've heard "bomb" used. I've heard "firecracker". The pictures of the bus don't show a ton of damage. Apparently the wound is superficial, etc. Kinda too early to say.

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Tue Apr 11, 2017 3:30 pm

Maybe it was just Pulisic's aura.

The Sybian · Post by **The Sybian** » Tue Apr 11, 2017 3:39 pm

tennbengal wrote:
Pruitt wrote:Holy Shit!

Dortmund Team Bus Bombed
Right - this may need more chatter.

While we are debating the relative attractiveness of Buffon and Lundqvist? Henrik, and it isn't even close.

Post by **Sabo** » Fri Apr 21, 2017 8:48 am

Pruitt wrote:Holy Shit!

Dortmund Team Bus Bombed

Police believe 28-year-old German-Russian national attacked bus in hope of profiting from consequent fall in club’s stock

I'm really opposed to the death penalty, but crimes like this make me question my stance.

Pruitt · Post by **Pruitt** » Fri Apr 21, 2017 12:39 pm

Sabo wrote:
Pruitt wrote:Holy Shit!

Dortmund Team Bus Bombed
Police believe 28-year-old German-Russian national attacked bus in hope of profiting from consequent fall in club’s stock

I'm really opposed to the death penalty, but crimes like this make me question my stance.

I had a crazy thought last week - what if the bombs were not strong enough to actually kill and had been planted by someone working for a group of big time gamblers?

A stupid idea, but now it doesn't seem so far fetched.

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Fri Apr 21, 2017 1:11 pm

Can't spell Zlatan Ibrahimovic without "OH I TAR MA ACL".

DC47 · Post by **DC47** » Fri Apr 21, 2017 11:26 pm

If it's true, what a tragic end for a great player. What he's doing at age 35 in the EPL is pretty amazing.

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Sat Apr 22, 2017 8:53 am

Ibra isn't human. May be back in a week.

degenerasian · Post by **degenerasian** » Sat Apr 22, 2017 12:55 pm

London - Everton star Ross Barkley received an apology from The Sun tabloid newspaper on Saturday over a column that made "unfavourable comparisons" to a gorilla.

The newspaper printed the apology and said it had not been aware that the England midfielder's grandfather was from Nigeria.

The column was headlined "Here's why they go ape at Ross" alongside pictures of Barkley and a gorilla.

"At the time of publication the paper was unaware of Ross Barkley's heritage and there was never any slur intended.

"As soon as his background was drawn to our attention, the article was removed from online.

Liverpool FC banned The Sun from its Anfield stadium and its training ground in February this year over the paper's coverage.

Many shops in the city also refuse to sell the newspaper.

"Its only bad because he has African Heritage."

No. No! It shouldnt be acceptable to compare people to Gorillas whether they have African Heritage or are as white as snow.

They werent being Racist because they admittedly had no idea about his heritage, they were just being assholes.

govmentchedda · Post by **govmentchedda** » Sat Apr 22, 2017 2:08 pm

A_B wrote:Ibra isn't human. May be back in a week.

True, but... They've become so reliant on him. I'd be ok if the torch is passed and Marcus and Anthony can pick up the mantle.

Pruitt · Post by **Pruitt** » Sat Apr 22, 2017 2:11 pm

It all seemed so promising for a while...

govmentchedda · Post by **govmentchedda** » Sun Apr 23, 2017 4:25 pm

Messi is otherworldly.

Pruitt · Post by **Pruitt** » Sun Apr 23, 2017 5:28 pm

govmentchedda wrote:Messi is otherworldly.

Game of the year?

That last goal was awesome. It took around 15 seconds for the ball to travel from the Barca back line to the back of the Real net.

govmentchedda · Post by **govmentchedda** » Sun Apr 23, 2017 6:53 pm

Best game I saw this year. Totally lived up to the hype. Messi burying the winner on the last kick after all of the abuse he took was perfect. I can't even really hate Madrid, mainly because of how I feel about CR7, but I like Ramos, Marcelo, Bale, and Modric as well. Casemiro and Pepe remain the worst. Loathing Suarez helps me see Barca's flaws too.

wlu_lax6 · Post by **wlu_lax6** » Tue Apr 25, 2017 12:01 pm

mister d wrote:Can't spell Zlatan Ibrahimovic without "OH I TAR MA ACL".

How are my mom and Zlatan similar? Both have been patients of Freddy Fu. Zlatan is going to UPMC for his knee. No information if Zlatan is hitting Primanti Brother or the Eat N Park. Fun Fact on Freddy Fu...He sponsors a cycling team.

Rams Fanny · Post by **Rams Fanny** » Tue Apr 25, 2017 12:54 pm

wlu_lax6 wrote:How are my mom and Zlatan similar?

Neither will ever win the Premier League?

Post by **Shirley** » Tue Apr 25, 2017 8:31 pm

It's nice for Chelsea to finally be putting pressure on Spurs by winning first and not the other way around. It would be nerve wracking to play the later game and have the lead down to 1. I much prefer 7 with Spurs having to cut into it.

At the same time, I'm concerned with Chelsea's suddenly porous D. Two more goals conceded today. That's 11 straight Premier League games without a clean sheet. Not good.

Pruitt · Post by **Pruitt** » Tue Apr 25, 2017 9:06 pm

I wouldn't worry - one was in complete garbage time.

The title race is over. Chelsea's next game is at Everton. After that it's the dregs of the Premier League. No way they drop more than three points.

Spurs have Arsenal and Mun U at home and Leicester and the suddenly hot Palace on the road.

Hope for 2nd and Arsenal in the Europa league.

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Tue Apr 25, 2017 10:34 pm

Rams Fanny wrote:
wlu_lax6 wrote:How are my mom and Zlatan similar?
Neither will ever win the Premier League?

Both have seen you naked?

Pruitt · Post by **Pruitt** » Wed Apr 26, 2017 11:06 am

Farewell Joey Barton

Certainly in the running for the biggest asshole ever to play any sport.

“On the few occasions where I placed a bet on my own team to lose, I was not involved in the matchday squad for any of those games. I did not play. I was not even on the bench. I had no more ability to influence the outcome than had I been betting on darts, snooker, or a cricket match in the West Indies. I should add that on some of those occasions, my placing of the bet on my own team to lose was an expression of my anger and frustration at not being picked or being unable to play."

The Sybian · Post by **The Sybian** » Wed Apr 26, 2017 12:08 pm

Pruitt wrote:Farewell Joey Barton

Certainly in the running for the biggest asshole ever to play any sport.

“On the few occasions where I placed a bet on my own team to lose, I was not involved in the matchday squad for any of those games. I did not play. I was not even on the bench. I had no more ability to influence the outcome than had I been betting on darts, snooker, or a cricket match in the West Indies. I should add that on some of those occasions, my placing of the bet on my own team to lose was an expression of my anger and frustration at not being picked or being unable to play."

Perfectly fitting end to his career. Barton clearly has some sort of mental illness or disorder. I was always amazed when he was able to land a spot on a new team. I can't imagine why anyone would ever bring that cancer into their locker room.

Rex · Post by **Rex** » Thu Apr 27, 2017 3:57 pm

And Arsenal's dismal yet weirdly inspiring march to 4th continues. It's like that penguin movie.

Pruitt · Post by **Pruitt** » Thu Apr 27, 2017 4:04 pm

I can't be the only one who thinks that Mourinho is not so special anymore.

govmentchedda · Post by **govmentchedda** » Thu Apr 27, 2017 4:19 pm

Mourinho is still special. Fellaini, not so much.

degenerasian · Post by **degenerasian** » Thu Apr 27, 2017 4:37 pm

Fellaini is such a tool. Red card aside he was terrible all game.

Hopefully, Vegas takes him.

sancarlos · Post by **sancarlos** » Thu Apr 27, 2017 11:07 pm

degenerasian wrote:Hopefully, Vegas takes him.

Funny

degenerasian · Post by **degenerasian** » Sun Apr 30, 2017 10:01 am

I do like how it's setting up for United, City and Arsenal fans to all be deeply disappointed after this season. United and City both to Europa, Arsenal backdooring a CL spot and thus having to keep Wenger. Everyone loses.

Post by **Shirley** » Sun Apr 30, 2017 10:28 am

Thank you, Pedro. For the first hour, that Chelsea-Everton game could have gone either way. Neither team seemed to be really crisp. Pedro basically scored a great goal all by himself though to open things up. Chelsea scored twice more to finally get a clean sheet.

Magic number is down to 9 with four to play. Go Arsenal!

Pruitt · Post by **Pruitt** » Sun Apr 30, 2017 10:36 am

Shirley wrote:Thank you, Pedro. For the first hour, that Chelsea-Everton game could have gone either way. Neither team seemed to be really crisp. Pedro basically scored a great goal all by himself though to open things up. Chelsea scored twice more to finally get a clean sheet.

Magic number is down to 9 with four to play. Go Arsenal!

Post by **Shirley** » Sun Apr 30, 2017 12:21 pm

So when exactly are Spurs gonna Spurs?

Steve of phpBB · Post by **Steve of phpBB** » Sun Apr 30, 2017 12:36 pm

The Championship is going down to the last day next Sunday. Brighton has lost their last two, letting Newcastle get within one point.

Fritz will be at St. James's Park for Newcastle-Barnsley.

Pruitt · Post by **Pruitt** » Sun Apr 30, 2017 1:05 pm

Shirley wrote:So when exactly are Spurs gonna Spurs?

Haven't done it all season. What a team they've built.

wlu_lax6 · Post by **wlu_lax6** » Sun Apr 30, 2017 6:39 pm

Matt Miazga of Vitesse (loan from Chelsea) played 90 in the 2-0 victory over AZ Alkmaar for the Dutch cup. So here is my question? Why are Vitesse wearing bathrobes in the celebration?

Pruitt · Post by **Pruitt** » Sun Apr 30, 2017 7:54 pm

govmentchedda wrote:Mourinho is still special.

You still sure about that?