The European football thread - Page 281

bababui · 10-14-2006, 04:22 AM

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imo you don't need top players, good players yes but most important is a good manager. You gave those players who played for Wigan last season to any manager and 90% would have been relegated people don't understand how good a manager Paul Jewell actually is.

But how can they possibly matchup with Chelsea or Arsenal without top-flight players?

Sdpm100 · 10-14-2006, 04:23 AM

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Tex was the nickname for many early cowboy actors in Hollywood. So it wouldnt be completely out of place here.

That is good information. I never knew that, so thanks for the info.

bababui · 10-14-2006, 04:23 AM

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Yes, they need a bit of luck to even stay in Conference North this season.

And a manager who wont abandon them when they hit a bit of rough sailing.

DOLA

I wish you would restart the Barrow thread loading players and coaches from at least the 5 FAs on the home islands. It will give you a chance atleast to make it to league football.

Sdpm100 · 10-14-2006, 04:25 AM

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And a manager who wont abandon them when they hit a bit of rough sailing.

I'm just not a good writer.

Sdpm100 · 10-14-2006, 04:27 AM

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DOLA

I wish you would restart the Barrow thread loading players and coaches from at least the 5 FAs on the home islands. It will give you a chance atleast to make it to league football.

You'll be able to read UKHS's dynasty when he starts it. I'm sure it will be a much better read than anything I did.

bababui · 10-14-2006, 04:28 AM

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I'm just not a good writer.

WTF?

That was one thing that everyone agreed upon: We ALL loved the writing. I know the anxiety and tension of fighting relegation can be tough on certain ailments though.

ukhotstove · 10-14-2006, 06:02 AM

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Originally Posted by bababui

But how can they possibly matchup with Chelsea or Arsenal without top-flight players?

Most important thing is a good manager second to that is a good and deep squad that was Wigan's downfall last year we didn't have a deep enough squad, at times last season they fielded a team without a recognised forward, off the top of my head think it was against Liverpool they actually played with no recognised forward on the field or on the bench and the bench consisted of mostly defenders.

Sdpm100 · 10-14-2006, 08:49 AM

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Rogers pitched a perfect game as a member of the Texas Rangers against the Angels in 1994.

I'm glad you did tell me, as just like I said that game was an MLB International showing. Although the NLCS is the FOX presentation. So why NASN are showing the one and not the other from FOX is odd.

Oh, and can I say how much I love that HP umpire in the NLCS game last night (don't know his name, sorry), because when he calls strikes he sounds like a hooter. Indeed when I first heard him, I thought it was an experimental system and an actual hooter was being used.

EDIT - according to the box score it is Jim Joyce. I find him hilarious. I realise it is slightly weird as well though.

Sdpm100 · 10-14-2006, 09:05 AM

To keep the thread on track, and away from my weirdness, an update on Copa America participation.

Mexico accept invitation, and the other invited team are...

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MEXICO CITY, Oct. 13 (Xinhua) -- The Mexican Football Federation told Friday's media that it had accepted an invitation to play in the 2007 Copa America, due to run from June 26 to July 15 in Venezuela.

The South American Football Federation sent an official invitation signed by its president, Nicolas Leoz, and its general secretary, Eduardo de Luca, formally ratifying its invitation to Mexico.

Mexico will send representative to the Nov. 28 drawing of lots in Venezuela.

Conmebol has also invited the United States to take part in the 2007 competition.

http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/20...nt_5201669.htm

theasfl · 10-14-2006, 12:43 PM

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dola, I am freakin' mad with Channel Five. Next week's MLS game is down to 30 minutes, because these damn phone-in quiz shows are taking over more of their overnight schedule. GRRRRRRRRRRRR...

They have a new station called Five US starting next week, so why can't they put it on there? Jeez, I hate some of these channels sometimes.

Sorry for ranting.

Im surprised theyre even showing the playoffs over there...and if Five US actually broadcasts in the US I doubt theyd be allowed to show it on there. I can potentially help you out with the online version of the feed though...I probably wont know till next week.

theasfl · 10-14-2006, 12:46 PM

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Im sure LD loved a waterlogged pitch because hes crap on a normal one.

OHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

theasfl · 10-14-2006, 12:47 PM

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And sorry for using "my boy" - I blame Kornheiser and Wilbon. They're who I picked it up off.

good place to pick something up

theasfl · 10-14-2006, 12:51 PM

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(In case you are wondering why I went there, it was because they have a forum for MLS expansion cities)

same reason why I do, that and USL expansion

theasfl · 10-14-2006, 12:55 PM

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Some of the best games and most famous games have taken place on less than perfect fields, you only have to look at the NFL to know that, most famous NFL game Green Bay and Dallas, and I can't even think of the last time I saw two top teams play on a perfect pitch and put on a great game.

while I dont disagree with your general statement, I wouldnt liken an EPL field condition to an NFL field condition as the ball only has to touch the ground when being hiked and when being spotted for a field goal. Completely different species.

theasfl · 10-14-2006, 12:57 PM

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When was this, it's not famous to me...

I dont think anyone answered you, but Im fairly sure he was referring to the Ice Bowl...the 1967 NF(L/C) Title game...in Green Bay.

Sdpm100 · 10-14-2006, 01:00 PM

Barrow are through to the final qualifying round of the FA Cup after beating lowly Durham City 1-0. Pathetic performance yet again.

Sdpm100 · 10-14-2006, 01:02 PM

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Im surprised theyre even showing the playoffs over there...and if Five US actually broadcasts in the US I doubt theyd be allowed to show it on there. I can potentially help you out with the online version of the feed though...I probably wont know till next week.

No, it's only in the UK. They have the rights to it though as they show it on the main channel (they are showing NFL, NBA, NASCAR, X-Games highlights).

Sdpm100 · 10-14-2006, 01:04 PM

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I dont think anyone answered you, but Im fairly sure he was referring to the Ice Bowl...the 1967 NF(L/C) Title game...in Green Bay.

Is that any different to usual?

I thought it might be the Ice Bowl, but as it was so long ago, I thought it may have been something I missed more recently (like the Copa America in 2004, which was shown on Sky Sports and I totally missed it

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theasfl · 10-14-2006, 02:52 PM

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Detroit would be high on my list but play in the AL, I want to follow a team that as a deep history, plays on grass outdoors and doesn't dominate their division or league as there's no fun in watching a team win all the time.

you just described the Cubs.

theasfl · 10-14-2006, 02:53 PM

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I nominate the Phillies.

they just now started playing on grass and arent that deep in history as the team I just mentioned.

10-14-2006, 01:00 PM	#5616
Sdpm100 Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2005 Location: Cheltenham, England Posts: 7,644	Barrow are through to the final qualifying round of the FA Cup after beating lowly Durham City 1-0. Pathetic performance yet again.