The Swamp

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....

DaveInSeattle wrote: ↑Sat Feb 03, 2018 1:10 pm Everton looks like a bad high school team.

The Sybian wrote: ↑Mon Feb 05, 2018 2:46 pm

DaveInSeattle wrote: ↑Sat Feb 03, 2018 1:10 pm Everton looks like a bad high school team.

Wrong! That was all Arsenal, and a taste of how every game will be now that they have Aubameyang and Mihki!

Baloney wrote: ↑Mon Feb 05, 2018 5:07 pm From the Beeb

Antonio Gone-te?

Shirley wrote: ↑Mon Feb 05, 2018 9:37 pm

Baloney wrote: ↑Mon Feb 05, 2018 5:07 pm From the Beeb

Antonio Gone-te?

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.

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.

Pruitt wrote: ↑Mon Feb 05, 2018 10:52 pmAnd 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.

mister d wrote: ↑Sun Feb 25, 2018 5:06 pm So no one seems to Carabao Pep’s first English title, huh?

The Sybian wrote: ↑Mon Feb 26, 2018 2:42 pm

mister d wrote: ↑Sun Feb 25, 2018 5:06 pm So no one seems to Carabao Pep’s first English title, huh?

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.

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.

Sabo wrote: ↑Thu Mar 01, 2018 8:48 am

mister d wrote: ↑Thu Mar 01, 2018 3:13 pm This has been a sexual experience so far.

Sabo wrote: ↑Thu Mar 01, 2018 8:48 am

mister d wrote:This has been a sexual experience so far.

mister d wrote: ↑Thu Mar 01, 2018 3:13 pm This has been a sexual experience so far.

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.

Pruitt wrote: ↑Fri Mar 02, 2018 9:51 pm The "Total Football Podcast" is kind of a breakaway from the Guardian's "Football Weekly." I still prefer the Guardian's show.

DaveInSeattle wrote: ↑Sat Mar 03, 2018 1:01 am

Pruitt wrote: ↑Fri Mar 02, 2018 9:51 pm The "Total Football Podcast" is kind of a breakaway from the Guardian's "Football Weekly." I still prefer the Guardian's show.

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.

Pruitt wrote: ↑Sat Mar 03, 2018 7:29 am

DaveInSeattle wrote: ↑Sat Mar 03, 2018 1:01 am

Pruitt wrote: ↑Fri Mar 02, 2018 9:51 pm The "Total Football Podcast" is kind of a breakaway from the Guardian's "Football Weekly." I still prefer the Guardian's show.

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.

I'm with you - although I do follow the NBA.