World Soccer Shop not work for you? I've not ordered from them, but they have a ton of team kits and appear to have no problems delivering in the States.
The Red Bull thing isn't as big a deal for me, as I don't really care about the NY team. I do find it offensive and am certainly praying it doesn't start a trend (can you imagine what the sportscasts will sound like if every team goes down this route?), but the only time I'd notice would be when they played the Crew. You know, the Huntington Bank Columbus Crew.
D'oh! Still 9 points ahead, though
Oh look, April Fool's day came early this year!
This ranking system just gets more ridiculous with every update. I have no problem in saying that I am a complete "Homer" when it comes to the U.S. and Portuguese National teams. I admit that I have a bit of a blind spot, when it comes to those two teams, but not even in my wildest fantasies can the U.S. be legitimately ranked that high. It really pi**es me off that FIFA expects me to believe the U.S. should be ranked higher than Spain, England, Italy or even France. At this rate, by the time the WC gets here, the U.S. will overtake Brazil for the #1 spot. If we can manage to actually beat both Italy and Czech Rep., in the WC group stage, then the argument can be made the U.S. deserves to be somewhere between 5 and 10. And it will still be one hell of an argument.
/end rant
I'm relieved it wasn't any worse for Mr. Shearer and company. Although Fulham's example earlier made for a glimmer of hope.
And no, Germany did not look good, particularly with all the blatant dives/pratfalls/hystronics they were going on with.
Anybody purchasing Worldwide Soccer Manager 2006? For PC or for XB 360?
Nothing about the PC version -- I've already ordered that (and you sent me a great, detailed PM regarding your experience -- thanks again). I had just read that they were coming out with a 360 version and that there was going to be an Xbox Live component to it. Was interested in determining interest in the community for the 360 version....
I saw an interesting discussion about the schwalbe yesterday on MotD2 on the Beeb. Apparently, Drogba in his dubious engrish admitted to diving occasionally: "Sometimes I dive, yeah." Presumably he meant "I fall sometimes", I don't expect any refreshing honesty from him
Debate ensued about how to tackle this issue. Punishment? A referee has to be absolutely sure there was no contact, and there often is some. A player going down easily is not the same as a schwalbe and thus not punishable (if that's a word).
Only if the players involved are put to shame by the public will this end. Not only by outsiders, but by the own team (players AND staff) too. But this will not happen unless all clubs join the party. It may be utopian, but would it be impossible for the G14 clubs to agree to disapprove this behaviour in their own team? If only to extend their reputation beyond that of a money-grabbing conglomerate.
I've reread my post. It is utopian.
Don't forget Italy, especially Fillipo Inzaghi. It makes me sick to see him celebrate a stolen penalty. Wanker.
As I'm sitting here at work, wishing I was in the West Stand of the Lane watching Spurs v the Baggies, I'm following it on the internet. Which makes me wonder - what tools do you guys use to follow the games on the net?
My preference is Gamecast Soccernet. The
Beeb's isn't awful either. Especially for keeping track of several games at once. (I also use it for the excellent cricket coverage.)
In other, completely irrelevant yet juicy news: Edgar Davids is a real-life pitbull too. Or so claims Catherine McQueen, English supermodel. Apparently when Davids played for Juventus they had a five hour long fingerbutt session, which she thoroughly enjoyed. Hooray for nandrolon!
In other, completely irrelevant yet juicy news: Edgar Davids is a real-life pitbull too. Or so claims Catherine McQueen, English supermodel. Apparently when Davids played for Juventus they had a five hour long fingerbutt session, which she thoroughly enjoyed. Hooray for nandrolon!
Hooray indeed. He must have put the 'Spurs' to her! Ahahahaha...ha...ha.... oh... Sorry. That was awful. What's wrong with me today?
More to the point, Pred, I'd like to see some more digging done into what effect the G14 clubs have on the outcome of the national leagues. What if, shock and horror, Arsenal don't make the Champion's League?
Speaking of, what do we think the final table's going to look like in the EPL? And who's going to the top of the CL?
Anderlecht's on top after defeating archrival Bruges last weekend, but yesterday they managed to drop two points against Lokeren at home. The abscence of Nicolas Frutos (bought during the winter, scored 9 goals in 10 games) was no stranger to the draw, undoubtely. So now our opponents get a chance to crawl back in what has to be the weirdest competition in decades. If Anderlecht had as many points as last season (in which they ranked second place) at this point, they'ld probably be the champion by now!
Ok, so here are my 11 players (4-4-2):
GK Oliver Kahn, cause assh*les are fun to watch
DL Roberto Carlos, for his smile, shot, and technique
DC Vincent Kompany, for his flair
DC John Terry, for his aggression (sp?)
DR I honestly do not know. Could Edgar Davids play here?
DMC Claude Makelele, he's simply the best
AMR Christian Wilhelmsson, flair and he has fun
AML Christian Ronaldo, dribbling wonder
AMC Frank Lampard, he's so in the game
SC Wayne Rooney, cause assh*les with technique are even more fun to watch
SC Ronaldinho, cause he actually enjoys the game
Ah, there's nothing quite like the leadup to the World Cup, when everyone immediately decides that their team is utter crap, has no chance, and is destined to failure.
Well, I don't think Belgium is going to perform well in Germany
Did anyone happen to see the Blackburn/Portsmouth game? That was a fantastic game to watch and while I thought Portsmouth deserved the win, I thoroughly enjoyed that game.
Saw the Chelsea game as well and while it was amazing to watch them play like that, it was actually more irritating to wonder why they couldn't play like that every week. God knows they're paid enough.
And the Magpies win! Solid weekend of EPL, in my book.
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