The Swamp

Correct. One more to go!

Nott Forest

AB_skin_test wrote:Nott Forest

WRONG.

Brian Clough, Frank Clark, Stuart Pearce, Dave Bassett, Micky Adams and Ron Atkinson.

It's almost Merseyside Derby time...

They have a big horserace in Liverpool this weekend too?

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And for all two of you still wondering about this, the last correct answer for my EPL question is Oldham.

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Gah. Newcastle is hovering precariously two spots and three points above relegation - and both teams behind them have a game in hand.

Fuck.

Kei Kamara returns from a loan with Norwich to KC and the first thing he does....Chipotle dinner party with fans

If anyone needs a live soccer fix, the Mexico Ascenso Division championship final (Neza FC vs. Club Necaxa) is on GOLTV in about an hour.

So for those not paying attention Jozy A scored the game winner in the Dutch Cup. AZ beat PSV 2-1. AZ finishes their season on Sunday and former US National Ernie Stewart is once again being a punk. Ernie wants Jozy to rest. Jurgen wants Jozy to get in shape for WCQ and big time friendlies. Earnie does not have to release him early for the friendlies. Unclear is Jozy will stay with AZ next year but maybe Earnie is protecting his asset for transfer value and reducing injury risk.

Okay so you were probably paying attention to the FA Cup final winner...but down in Blackpool's league there was an amazing finish.

Watford v. Leicester City 2nd leg....SI does it justice
http://extramustard.si.com/2013/05/13/t ... &eref=sihp" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

wlu_lax6 wrote:Okay so you were probably paying attention to the FA Cup final winner...but down in Blackpool's league there was an amazing finish.

Watford v. Leicester City 2nd leg....SI does it justice
http://extramustard.si.com/2013/05/13/t ... &eref=sihp" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

That's incredible.

So Watford will play Crystal Palace for a spot in the EPL. Can't decide who to pull for on this one. Palace has Zaha (on loan from Man U), Kevin Phillips (on loan from Blackpool) and their captain's first name is Paddy (yes Irish). Palace was in administration in 2010. Crystal Palace also had the Crystal Palace Baltimore team that played at Homewood Field (Johns Hopkins).

Watford's team is owned by the same guy who owns Udinese and basically has loaned out a large chunk to help Watford get promoted. They are Sir Elton John's team. Also the squad Jay Demerit got his break in English football and promotion to the EPL.


So who is the squad we want to go up. Which team is more likely to give points to Blackpool next year?

You forgot to mention Crystal Palace is managed by Ian Holloway.

So I'm going to Camp Nou on Sunday. Woke up this morning to see that Messi is out for 2-3 weeks. #humblebrag #feelinglikegiff #whowillconsidermyplight

govmentchedda wrote:So I'm going to Camp Nou on Sunday. Woke up this morning to see that Messi is out for 2-3 weeks. #humblebrag #feelinglikegiff #whowillconsidermyplight

Jealous and empathizing. I only spent 8 hours in Barcelona (stop off on our honeymoon cruise), but man do I love that city. By far our favorite stop. We planned on walking to Nou Camp from the boat. It was a hike, but we were used to walking everywhere back then. We got side tracked at la Sagrada Familia (the Gaudi Church). We planned on walking past but not entering, but the lines were really short, and the entrance fee wasn't too bad, so we went for it. Best decision ever. The views are phenomenal, and you absolutely have to climb the top of the spires. Especially if you are afraid of heights or claustrophobic. When you hit La Rambla, veer off onto the alleys along side the main streets. No tourists, and much cooler shops. Also, you gotta eat at the market. Better if you watch Food Network or Bourdain shows about it before you go. I wish I ate at the little nothing-looking shellfish counter I leaned against for 10 minutes after seeing Bourdain tell their story. One family ran the counter for 120 years or so, best seafood in the world, they catch their own shit, walk it over to the counter live, prepare it immediately, blah, blah, holy fuck, why didn't I turn around and fork over a couple Euro for the best meal I ever would have eaten? No, instead I bought some completely unmemorable... whatever the fuck I ate.

Seriously, best city I ever visited. Completely fell in love. Got lost, and had to stop in a French school so my wife could ask directions in her horrible High school French. Funny how often her terrible French ended up saving us on that trip. Enjoy!

I cannot wait. I'm busy panicking about packing, accommodations, being away from my boys for 12 days, etc. right now. I hope I chill out once I get on the plane.

I too, love Barcelona. Oiler and I were there the night Man U beat Bayern to complete the treble. Good, drunken times on las ramblas.

We've got tix to the game, reservations at one of the El Bulli spin off restaurants and two Context walking tours scheduled.

Sabo wrote:You forgot to mention Crystal Palace is managed by Ian Holloway.

Is that Pro---he put in a solid number of good years for Pool or a Con--- as he left for another championship squad in the middle of the season?

Rumors abound that Landon is not going to get the call up for the summer games. Gold cup, friendlies, and WCQ and he can't make the team?

wlu_lax6 wrote:

Sabo wrote:You forgot to mention Crystal Palace is managed by Ian Holloway.

Is that Pro---he put in a solid number of good years for Pool or a Con--- as he left for another championship squad in the middle of the season?

His departure was shitty, but I put the onus on Karl Oyston instead of Holloway.

Blackpool fans are torn on Ollie. They hate him for leaving like he did, but they appreciate him getting them to the EPL. Personally, I would rather see Ollie in the EPL than the Championship because he plays an attacking style and he's a colorful guy. But even if they make it to the EPL, I think CP will go down right away as they're losing their best attacking players.

Nice article about Bob Bradley in Egypt.

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Chelsea win the Europa League final on a beautifully placed Ivanovic header two minutes into stoppage time. I can't praise Ivanovic's header enough ... just a wonderful goal.

Sabo wrote:David Beckham's soccer career.

I hope he can go out with dignity, not get caught up in less than flattering media (example Pele). Regardless of Pro/Cons, held on too long, made some big mistakes in his career, etc, I never questioned his love of playing the sport. I have a feeling that he will end up with some ownership in the MLS and living in a few places around the world, but also in the back of my head that says we will see him playing for Hollywood United F.C. or similar just to get a run in.

Beckham was one of those guys who you didn't want to be the best player on your team, but if he was your 2,3,4, then that wasn't bad.

Sabo wrote:SHOCKER: Arsenal close to signing a French striker.

a 20 year old from Ligue 2 no less. Classic Wenger. Gotta love the name, though. Yaya Sanogo. And you gotta love the price: free. Can't complain about this move...

The Sybian wrote:

Sabo wrote:SHOCKER: Arsenal close to signing a French striker.

a 20 year old from Ligue 2 no less. Classic Wenger. Gotta love the name, though. Yaya Sanogo. And you gotta love the price: free. Can't complain about this move...

They'll owe something b/c the kid is under 21. Rules are rules.

Copa del Rey has been quite good thus far. Athletico is content to sit back and attack on the counter. It's a scary proposition to watch, but its working well thus far, tied at 1.

govmentchedda wrote:Copa del Rey has been quite good thus far. Athletico is content to sit back and attack on the counter. It's a scary proposition to watch, but its working well thus far, tied at 1.

Based on what I've read on Twitter, sounds like you saw one hell of a game.

Do the Spanish do handbags at 50 paces better than any other football nationality?

Stoke's lockerroom pranks get out of control with severed pig head. Last week they flowered and egged Owen's car.

Sabo wrote:

govmentchedda wrote:Copa del Rey has been quite good thus far. Athletico is content to sit back and attack on the counter. It's a scary proposition to watch, but its working well thus far, tied at 1.

Based on what I've read on Twitter, sounds like you saw one hell of a game.

Do the Spanish do handbags at 50 paces better than any other football nationality?

Didn't attend this one. Only watched on TV before passing out via jet lag. Barca Valladolid tomorrow night at Camp Nou.

Goal of the weekend

I can't believe the ref didn't call that handball.

Must be Man U at Old Trafford.

Dunno. That slow build-up is reminiscent of Brazil in the 70s-80s. That kid is clearly a student of the game's strategic history.

Smart kid; you'll note that he was well within the box before taking that dive.

Scottie wrote:Dunno. That slow build-up is reminiscent of Brazil in the 70s-80s. That kid is clearly a student of the game's strategic history.

Smart kid; you'll note that he was well within the box before taking that dive.

He was raised in the Chelsea way.

Thanks to Bobby Pentagonz for retweeting this.

Eagles that look like Arsene Wenger.

Sabo wrote:Thanks to Bobby Pentagonz for retweeting this.

Eagles that look like Arsene Wenger.

Holy F, that's the hardest I've laughed in a long a time. The young, curly haired Wenger looks exactly like Mike Gordon, bass player for Phish. I'll have to dig up some pics later.

Bradley does not pickup a trophy at Lazio wins 1-0 over Roma in the Italian Cup

Also Neymar finally decides to step up to the big boys