EPL April 2013

Rex · Post by **Rex** » Sat Apr 13, 2013 9:11 am

Everton just denied a clear penalty. No room for interpretation there.

Steve of phpBB · Post by **Steve of phpBB** » Sat Apr 13, 2013 10:06 am

Is it crazy-bad weather there or something? Five games are at halftime, with only one goal scored.

Rex · Post by **Rex** » Sat Apr 13, 2013 10:12 am

Weather looks okay to me.

Everton has spent the entire game in QPR's penalty area. They had a clear penalty denied and they just hit a post. They'll draw 1-1.

The Sybian · Post by **The Sybian** » Mon Apr 15, 2013 8:45 pm

Wow, just finished the end of the Arsenal game. What a fucking finish!!!! Down 1-0 in the 83rd, and finish 3-1 to the good! I paused the game in the 73rd yesterday and spent the day in a funk assuming the worst or a tie at best. I will say, the far sideline assistant gave a bit of in this one. He called a penalty for a tug on Giroud that was questionable at best. Really could have gone either way as both players pulled each other down, 9 times out of ten no call is made, the ref had a much better view, but he blew the whistle and let the far sideline assistant with a blocked view make the call. Then on the third goal, Theo was clearly offsides in the buildup right in front of the same assistant and he was out of position and missed the call. Not even close. Arsenal Had the run of play for at least 75 minutes of the game and deserved the points, but man did they need some help getting them. Norwich have every right to complain. Either way, 3rd place, Gunners!

Brontoburglar · Post by **Brontoburglar** » Tue Apr 16, 2013 9:45 am

This. Is. Incredible.

The Sybian · Post by **The Sybian** » Tue Apr 16, 2013 9:55 am

Brontoburglar wrote:This. Is. Incredible.

Sweet! Thanks for the link, Bronto. That is fantastic. Hopefully it won't require a premium package, but I would surely pay whatever they asked for that. Very excited. I will shed a tear for Fox Soccer, but I am sure I won't mourn long.

govmentchedda · Post by **govmentchedda** » Tue Apr 16, 2013 10:11 am

That looks awesome.

Baloney · Post by **Baloney** » Tue Apr 16, 2013 3:41 pm

Cardiff City promoted into the Premier League

Post by **Sabo** » Tue Apr 16, 2013 3:45 pm

Baloney wrote:Cardiff City promoted into the Premier League

Two Welsh teams in the EPL? This can't end well.

Baloney · Post by **Baloney** » Tue Apr 16, 2013 3:55 pm

Sabo wrote:
Baloney wrote:Cardiff City promoted into the Premier League
Two Welsh teams in the EPL? This can't end well.

It won't when they play each other for certain

When Cardiff were relegated from the old First Division in 1962, Ipswich Town had just been crowned champions. Also dropping to the second tier were Chelsea, with Liverpool.

garyclark · Post by **garyclark** » Tue Apr 16, 2013 6:54 pm

Newcastle were not only beaten 3-0 by their hated rivals, but then after the match, some of the fans decided to take out their anger on the cops. Club has promised they will all be banned for life from St. James Park. Course, many of these guys were never in the park in the first place.

garyclark · Post by **garyclark** » Tue Apr 16, 2013 6:56 pm

Also, this disabled kid got burned by a Sunderland flare. Showing his burn here. Somehow, I think this will only encourage the Mackems more.

The Sybian · Post by **The Sybian** » Tue Apr 16, 2013 7:01 pm

garyclark wrote:Newcastle were not only beaten 3-0 by their hated rivals, but then after the match, some of the fans decided to take out their anger on the cops. Club has promised they will all be banned for life from St. James Park. Course, many of these guys were never in the park in the first place.

Jesus, Prince Harry just can't stay out of trouble, can he?

cerrano · Post by **cerrano** » Sun Apr 21, 2013 11:32 am

suarez. player of the year? he'll lose that award by the skin of his teeth.

howard · Post by **howard** » Sun Apr 21, 2013 12:10 pm

This just killed me (pentz, you can't leave the fucking swamp, even when you leave the fucking swamp):

Andrew Thomas ‏@Twisted_Blood 26m

Chews life. Chews a job. Chews a career. Chews a family, chews a fucking big television, chews washing machines, cars, compact disc players.
Retweeted by Robert Pentland

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Mon Apr 22, 2013 7:35 am

A win today for Man U and it's all over.

MaxWebster · Post by **MaxWebster** » Mon Apr 22, 2013 7:44 am

don't strut around like Villa isn't gonna spoil the party tonight aw yeah.

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Brontoburglar · Post by **Brontoburglar** » Mon Apr 22, 2013 7:46 am

AB_skin_test wrote:A win today for Man U and it's all over.

This is actually disappointing me because I'm not going to be able to watch it.

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Mon Apr 22, 2013 10:44 am

Brontoburglar wrote:
AB_skin_test wrote:A win today for Man U and it's all over.
This is actually disappointing me because I'm not going to be able to watch it.

Yeah. I will have to gamecast it.

The Sybian · Post by **The Sybian** » Mon Apr 22, 2013 10:58 am

Brontoburglar wrote:
AB_skin_test wrote:A win today for Man U and it's all over.
This is actually disappointing me because I'm not going to be able to watch it.

I really hope they clinch so they run out a bunch of second string players next Sunday against Arsenal. The battle for 3rd, 4th and 5th is absolutely insane right now.

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Mon Apr 22, 2013 11:01 am

The Sybian wrote:
I really hope they clinch so they run out a bunch of second string players next Sunday against Arsenal. The battle for 3rd, 4th and 5th is absolutely insane right now.

Seems like it would be a good chance to get the senior players an extended off-season, basically, which is damn near impossible in soccer these days.

And yeah, getting some run for the younger guys. But no doubt people will throw a fit when SAF runs out a reserve team squad.

Steve of phpBB · Post by **Steve of phpBB** » Mon Apr 22, 2013 12:14 pm

AB_skin_test wrote:
The Sybian wrote:
I really hope they clinch so they run out a bunch of second string players next Sunday against Arsenal. The battle for 3rd, 4th and 5th is absolutely insane right now.

Seems like it would be a good chance to get the senior players an extended off-season, basically, which is damn near impossible in soccer these days.

And yeah, getting some run for the younger guys. But no doubt people will throw a fit when SAF runs out a reserve team squad.

Hadn't Man U already won before they fucked Blackpool on the last day of the season a couple years ago?

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Mon Apr 22, 2013 12:16 pm

Steve of phpBB wrote:
AB_skin_test wrote:
The Sybian wrote:
I really hope they clinch so they run out a bunch of second string players next Sunday against Arsenal. The battle for 3rd, 4th and 5th is absolutely insane right now.

Seems like it would be a good chance to get the senior players an extended off-season, basically, which is damn near impossible in soccer these days.

And yeah, getting some run for the younger guys. But no doubt people will throw a fit when SAF runs out a reserve team squad.
Hadn't Man U already won before they fucked Blackpool on the last day of the season a couple years ago?

Yeah, there was a bunch of pregame flak if they didn't play a full strength squad because it had an impact on the relegation standings. I get it a little bit, but a team should be able to do what they want. Getting your youngsters EPL action is a good thing.

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Mon Apr 22, 2013 2:11 pm

WHOOOOOOOOO RVP.

govmentchedda · Post by **govmentchedda** » Mon Apr 22, 2013 2:12 pm

United are flying right now. They should be up 3-0.

govmentchedda · Post by **govmentchedda** » Mon Apr 22, 2013 2:12 pm

Holy fuck, what a goal.

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Mon Apr 22, 2013 2:13 pm

SHUT ER DOWN.

Probs offside, but damn what technique.

govmentchedda · Post by **govmentchedda** » Mon Apr 22, 2013 2:13 pm

Rooney had two gorgeous >30 yd passes to set up each goal.

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Mon Apr 22, 2013 2:14 pm

govmentchedda wrote:Rooney had two gorgeous >30 yd passes to set up each goal.

Yeah. The pass on the second one at least (i didn't know i could watch ESPN here) was superb. More reason for him to accept the CAM role.

cerrano · Post by **cerrano** » Mon Apr 22, 2013 2:21 pm

goddamn that is one long sign.

that pass on the second was amazing. great reaction to rvp's run.

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Mon Apr 22, 2013 2:33 pm

Giggs and RVP showed world-class composure there.

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Mon Apr 22, 2013 2:51 pm

Baloney · Post by **Baloney** » Mon Apr 22, 2013 3:01 pm

This game could really hurt Villa if survival comes down to goal difference

govmentchedda · Post by **govmentchedda** » Mon Apr 22, 2013 3:51 pm

Glory, Glory Man United...

govmentchedda · Post by **govmentchedda** » Mon Apr 22, 2013 3:54 pm

Giggs, Giggs will tear you apart, again.

Scottie · Post by **Scottie** » Mon Apr 22, 2013 3:57 pm

govmentchedda wrote:Glory, Glory Man United...

How about Sir Alex joining the lads on-field for the celebration dance? That was tremendous.

govmentchedda · Post by **govmentchedda** » Mon Apr 22, 2013 4:02 pm

Scottie wrote:
govmentchedda wrote:Glory, Glory Man United...
How about Sir Alex joining the lads on-field for the celebration dance? That was tremendous.

I was distracted while watching the celebration. Did he dance?

Scottie · Post by **Scottie** » Mon Apr 22, 2013 4:05 pm

govmentchedda wrote:
Scottie wrote:
govmentchedda wrote:Glory, Glory Man United...
How about Sir Alex joining the lads on-field for the celebration dance? That was tremendous.
I was distracted while watching the celebration. Did he dance?

Oh, for sure, he was right out in the middle of that "pogo dance", jumping up and down with those kids just like he was their age. And he kept at it for a good couple of minutes at least. Well struck, Sir Alex; grinning ear to ear with good reason.

Post by **Sabo** » Wed Apr 24, 2013 12:23 pm

cerrano wrote:suarez. player of the year? he'll lose that award by the skin of his teeth.

Suarez gets a 10 game ban for the (over)bite on Ivanovic.

wlu_lax6 · Post by **wlu_lax6** » Wed Apr 24, 2013 2:10 pm

Outstanding headline on soccernet:
Tyson on Suarez: 'He bit someone, it happens'