ES Soccer Thread

[Gibbs Hog Heaven]

That Steven Gerrard dude can still play huh?

Who knew reading this thread .....

Hail.

[SkinInsite]

Seriously Riena? stop lowering your transfer value.

[jly0784]

should have stayed put!!! got greedy son

[jobaga]

That Steven Gerrard dude can still play huh?

Who knew reading this thread .....

Hail.

what a goal today....

unfortunately Pepe forgot what position he plays and the Reds did not get the 3 points they earned...

[Gibbs Hog Heaven]

what a goal today....

unfortunately Pepe forgot what position he plays and the Reds did not get the 3 points they earned...

Frustrating as all heck as over the past 5 days we've contrived to take 2 points when we wholly deserved 6. Away from home at two top 4 clubs. (Even if Arsenal aren't currently in the top 4.). Stupid fricking defensive lapses in both games.

But on the plus side, a sign of how far this has progressed when we're pissed at two draws in successive games from two tough venues. Sadly, we're not quite at the stage to put these games away yet. But the better the personnel gets, and the more BR's philosophy transcends, we will be.

Hail.

[jobaga]

Frustrating as all heck as over the past 5 days we've contrived to take 2 points when we wholly deserved 6. Away from home at two top 4 clubs. (Even if Arsenal aren't currently in the top 4.). Stupid fricking defensive lapses in both games.

But on the plus side, a sign of how far this has progressed when we're pissed at two draws in successive games from two tough venues. Sadly, we're not quite at the stage to put these games away yet. But the better the personnel gets, and the more BR's philosophy transcends, we will be.

Hail.

Do you think Coutinho will be on the bench Monday v West Brom? Do you think he will start because its at Anfield? I love the way they are playing right now. I think they are really starting to adapt to BR's system. I think they will make things interesting at the end of the season

[Gibbs Hog Heaven]

I actually think we'd of been better served signing Snyder who was begging for a move to England for his experience, but that's another subject.

I'd guess he'd be on the bench at least.

Hail.

[jobaga]

I actually think we'd of been better served signing Snyder who was begging for a move to England for his experience, but that's another subject.

I'd guess he'd be on the bench at least.

Hail.

I would rather a young, talented player with something to prove than a old(er) player on the decline who's looking for his last big payday...

[MartinC]

That Steven Gerrard dude can still play huh?

Who knew reading this thread .....

Hail.

He certainly can play - still the best English midfield player in the Premiership for my money. He probably has another couple of years at or close to this level if he can get a bit of luck with injuries but he is going to leave HUGE hole in that Liverpool side when he has to be replaced.

I thought Liverpool were a bit unlucky only to get a draw against City. No idea what Reina thought he was doing getting drawn out to that wide position for the final goal - channeling his inner Bruce Grobbelaar ?

[Gibbs Hog Heaven]

I would rather a young, talented player with something to prove than a old(er) player on the decline who's looking for his last big payday...

I can't really comment on the Brazilian as I honestly had never even heard of him prior to the signing. Let alone seen him play.

I would take issue on your Sneijder assertion though. At 28, he still has a LOT to give and is still, for my money, one of the most dangerous attacking midfield playmakers in World football who'd be a revelation in a multitude of positions in our system. Galatasary have got an absolute bargain at € 7.5 million.

As we currently stand, I'd of rather the good aged proven experienced player. Although that's not to say I'm anti Coutinho by any means. As I said, I know nothing about him. I'm just wary on taking flyers on unheralded foreigners after all the busts Rafa in particular brought into the club.

He certainly can play - still the best English midfield player in the Premiership for my money. He probably has another couple of years at or close to this level if he can get a bit of luck with injuries but he is going to leave HUGE hole in that Liverpool side when he has to be replaced.

I thought Liverpool were a bit unlucky only to get a draw against City. No idea what Reina thought he was doing getting drawn out to that wide position for the final goal - channeling his inner Bruce Grobbelaar ?

Steady there Martin. Arsenal fans on here have hunted folk down for less on Stevie.

And chuckling and cringing at the same time with the Brucie memory's.

The one that always stands out is one of his early games at Anfield, oh, around '84 or so, when the newly promoted Sheffield Wednesday stunned the best team in Europe 2-0, with Imrae fricking Varadi scoring from just inside our half at the Kop end when Bruce got bored and tipped up on the half way line trying to tackle him.

The less said on Reina's continued 'form' the better.

Hail.

[jobaga]

I can't really comment on the Brazilian as I honestly had never even heard of him prior to the signing. Let alone seen him play.

I would take issue on your Sneijder assertion though. At 28, he still has a LOT to give and is still, for my money, one of the most dangerous attacking midfield playmakers in World football who'd be a revelation in a multitude of positions in our system. Galatasary have got an absolute bargain at € 7.5 million.

As we currently stand, I'd of rather the good aged proven experienced player. Although that's not to say I'm anti Coutinho by any means. As I said, I know nothing about him. I'm just wary on taking flyers on unheralded foreigners after all the busts Rafa in particular brought into the club.


Hail.

In Redskin terms, Sneijder would be a Cerato signing and Coutinho is a Allen/Shannahan signing. Sneijder would have an instant impact, but his contract would limit the teams ability to improve the squad in the summer window. Sneijder is still a great player, but not everyone can play at a high level in their 30s. I know Coutinho by reputation only, but he seems to be a talent. I guess we will find out soon enough...

[Elessar78]

I was hoping that Wenger would make a pointless signing with Sneijder (he duplicates Cazorla and Wilshere) but I still hold him in high regard.

[MisterPinstripe]

Quick question for anyone that has Dish. The US WCQ game is on beIN on Wednesday, which isnt a part of my package. Anyone know/tried to see if you can upgrade for a day to the higher package and then downgrade again? Or even if I stay with that package for a month, pay the higher rate, and then downgrade again?

[jobaga]

Quick question for anyone that has Dish. The US WCQ game is on beIN on Wednesday, which isnt a part of my package. Anyone know/tried to see if you can upgrade for a day to the higher package and then downgrade again? Or even if I stay with that package for a month, pay the higher rate, and then downgrade again?

There is a world cup qualifier thread. Someone there may be able to answer your question. I do not have Dish and can not answer your question...

[ixcuincle]

http://msn.foxsports.com/foxsoccer/c...r-debut-020513

One of America’s most distinctive and dynamic sportscasters calls his first-ever match for FOX Soccer on Wednesday, Feb. 13 when FOX Sports' renowned play-by-play announcer Gus Johnson calls the highly anticipated UEFA Champions League Round of 16 match between Real Madrid and Manchester United, live from Madrid’s Estadio Santiago Bernabéu at 2 p.m. ET.

Gus Johnson a good man

Shame Fox is losing most rights and FSC / FSC+ are going to be eliminated