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That was a BANANAS last 15 minutes or so...
Thoughts:
- I'm no expert, but I thought Kane got played onside when the 'Pool defender touched the ball before it got to him.
-Wanyama's goal was a thunderbolt from the Gods.
-Mo Salah is a blast to watch. I hope the Egypt side has enough to get him into the knockout rounds in the World Cup.
-That last penalty was WEAK....
Thoughts:
- I'm no expert, but I thought Kane got played onside when the 'Pool defender touched the ball before it got to him.
-Wanyama's goal was a thunderbolt from the Gods.
-Mo Salah is a blast to watch. I hope the Egypt side has enough to get him into the knockout rounds in the World Cup.
-That last penalty was WEAK....
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Not just weak - a terrible call. Have you ever seen a linesman make that kind of call?DaveInSeattle wrote: ↑Sun Feb 04, 2018 8:13 pm That was a BANANAS last 15 minutes or so...
Thoughts:
- I'm no expert, but I thought Kane got played onside when the 'Pool defender touched the ball before it got to him.
-Wanyama's goal was a thunderbolt from the Gods.
-Mo Salah is a blast to watch. I hope the Egypt side has enough to get him into the knockout rounds in the World Cup.
-That last penalty was WEAK....
Salah is a fantastic player - but if I'm a Liverpool fan, I'm not happy at the way Spurs made adjustments and just eliminated my midfield in the 2nd half.
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Wrong! That was all Arsenal, and a taste of how every game will be now that they have Aubameyang and Mihki!
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The Sybian wrote: ↑Mon Feb 05, 2018 2:46 pmWrong! That was all Arsenal, and a taste of how every game will be now that they have Aubameyang and Mihki!
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I hope they don't can him. Chelsea are in the midst of an awful stretch, but it's not all Conte's fault. They have had too much roster turnover, they've been playing a ton of games, and they've had a ton of injuries (8 hamstring injuries alone this season, I think). They just rarely get to put out their best lineup, especially lately.
Firing the manager is the last thing this team needs. They need continuity.
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With that owner?Shirley wrote: ↑Mon Feb 05, 2018 9:37 pmI hope they don't can him. Chelsea are in the midst of an awful stretch, but it's not all Conte's fault. They have had too much roster turnover, they've been playing a ton of games, and they've had a ton of injuries (8 hamstring injuries alone this season, I think). They just rarely get to put out their best lineup, especially lately.
Firing the manager is the last thing this team needs. They need continuity.
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Yeah, I'm not trying to predict the outcome, just stating what I think should happen.
I don't know if Conte's to blame or someone else, but I also find it frustrating how Chelsea seems so determined to solve roster problems with new signings instead of promoting their young players. They have so much young talent, but they never seem to give the kids good minutes on the first team. Instead, they loan them out and sign some other player. Why not build more from within? Constant roster turnover can't be positive.
That said, it seems that's how ALL the top clubs are. They have a great season and then replace 25% of the players. It's odd. I guess I get that anyone who plays at a Chelsea, Man U, Real Madrid, etc., doesn't want to ride the bench because he could be a star almost anywhere else. But that's just more reason to promote a few of your home-grown teenagers.
I don't know if Conte's to blame or someone else, but I also find it frustrating how Chelsea seems so determined to solve roster problems with new signings instead of promoting their young players. They have so much young talent, but they never seem to give the kids good minutes on the first team. Instead, they loan them out and sign some other player. Why not build more from within? Constant roster turnover can't be positive.
That said, it seems that's how ALL the top clubs are. They have a great season and then replace 25% of the players. It's odd. I guess I get that anyone who plays at a Chelsea, Man U, Real Madrid, etc., doesn't want to ride the bench because he could be a star almost anywhere else. But that's just more reason to promote a few of your home-grown teenagers.
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Well, Spurs don't! (I know, you were referring to the other squads.)Shirley wrote: ↑Mon Feb 05, 2018 9:48 pm Yeah, I'm not trying to predict the outcome, just stating what I think should happen.
I don't know if Conte's to blame or someone else, but I also find it frustrating how Chelsea seems so determined to solve roster problems with new signings instead of promoting their young players. They have so much young talent, but they never seem to give the kids good minutes on the first team. Instead, they loan them out and sign some other player. Why not build more from within? Constant roster turnover can't be positive.
That said, it seems that's how ALL the top clubs are. They have a great season and then replace 25% of the players. It's odd. I guess I get that anyone who plays at a Chelsea, Man U, Real Madrid, etc., doesn't want to ride the bench because he could be a star almost anywhere else. But that's just more reason to promote a few of your home-grown teenagers.
And you're right. It's crazy also the lack of patience at some of these teams and at Chelsea in particular. You could have the foundation of an awesome squad with their castoffs.
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You could, but how many games total are spent on prospects who didn't develop or developing players before they're top level?
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Grant Wahl made an offhand comment about "storming the court" in reference to that game that got soccer dorks all riled up in his mentions.
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Almost doesn’t mean shit, but that was an extremely cool almost by Lukaku.
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I feel like Chelsea let ManU off in the first half. Someone needs to hypnotize Hazard and convince him to just fucking shoot sometimes!
And Morata wasn't offsides on that game-tying goal.
And Morata wasn't offsides on that game-tying goal.
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A friend who is fairly new to watching the EPL texted asking what this game was, and whether it mattered. Like I told him, if Arsenal wins, it matters, if not, nobody cares about the League Cup. And booooo for the horrible pun.
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The League Cup has absolutely no reason (other than $$$) for existing. It's the FA Cup without part-timers. In my lifetime it has been known as the League Cup until 1981. Since then it's been the Milk Cup, the Littlewoods Challenge Cup, the Rumbelows Cup, the Coca-Cola Cup, the Worthington Cup, the Carling Cup, the Capital One Cup, the EFL Cup and the Carabao Cup.The Sybian wrote: ↑Mon Feb 26, 2018 2:42 pmA friend who is fairly new to watching the EPL texted asking what this game was, and whether it mattered. Like I told him, if Arsenal wins, it matters, if not, nobody cares about the League Cup. And booooo for the horrible pun.
Having said that, Spurs fans went apeshit when they won it a decade ago.
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You used to be able to qualify for European competitions by winning the League cup, probably the Cup Winners Cup but I can't remember exactly
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The Cuppity Cup Cup Cup.
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both the FA Cup winner and the Carabao Cup winner gets into the Europa League.
However, there is a catch. If the winners of these cups are already qualified for Europe, it will go to the next highest team ranked in the Premier League, not the runner-up of these cups.
However, there is a catch. If the winners of these cups are already qualified for Europe, it will go to the next highest team ranked in the Premier League, not the runner-up of these cups.
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So Burnley may get Europe next year!degenerasian wrote: ↑Mon Feb 26, 2018 6:00 pm both the FA Cup winner and the Carabao Cup winner gets into the Europa League.
However, there is a catch. If the winners of these cups are already qualified for Europe, it will go to the next highest team ranked in the Premier League, not the runner-up of these cups.
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Birds don’t suck. They lack the necessary anatomical structures to do so.
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Not sure who's still watching or listening to Men in Blazers around here, but this week's 102 show celebration episode (they didn't realize they passed 100 until after they hit 101) featured my friend's kids doing their impersonation of the bald ones.
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How long until we see a photo on the internet of the statue of Thierry Henry engaged in a sexual experience with some hilarious fellow?mister d wrote:This has been a sexual experience so far.
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It was reminiscent of my college sexual experiences, a lot of effort leading to nothing but frustration while other guys keep scoring.
Glad I saw this before watching the game, so I went in expecting the worst, which the first half totally was. I Arsenal scored the penalty, City would have immediately hit back with 3 more goals. No doubt. And Sane is the most exciting young player in the league. That kid could walk through a team whenever he wants.
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I still listen (don't have cable, so can't watch the show). They make me laugh.govmentchedda wrote: ↑Thu Mar 01, 2018 5:35 pm Not sure who's still watching or listening to Men in Blazers around here, but this week's 102 show celebration episode (they didn't realize they passed 100 until after they hit 101) featured my friend's kids doing their impersonation of the bald ones.
But I've also started listening to the "Total Football Podcast" twice a week (based on a Swamp suggestion). Very interesting.
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The "Total Football Podcast" is kind of a breakaway from the Guardian's "Football Weekly." I still prefer the Guardian's show.
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Gonna have to add that one.
Not sure what it says about me, but I know WAY more Euro soccer players now then NBA or Baseball players.
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I'm with you - although I do follow the NBA.DaveInSeattle wrote: ↑Sat Mar 03, 2018 1:01 amGonna have to add that one.
Not sure what it says about me, but I know WAY more Euro soccer players now then NBA or Baseball players.
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Same, and add NFL for me.Pruitt wrote: ↑Sat Mar 03, 2018 7:29 amI'm with you - although I do follow the NBA.DaveInSeattle wrote: ↑Sat Mar 03, 2018 1:01 amGonna have to add that one.
Not sure what it says about me, but I know WAY more Euro soccer players now then NBA or Baseball players.
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Man...Mo Salah is such a fun player. Pretty much my favorite player right now.
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Agreed. He's great.
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Arsenal is as close to Bournemouth as they are to Spurs. Comedy gold!
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