The European football thread

[Sdpm100]

Originally Posted by bababui

Did they ban in in 98 because of the cheese or because its dangerous chasing a cheese down a hill?

The latter.

[bababui]

Originally Posted by Sdpm100

The latter.

Have you ever been tempted to give it a go? It kinda sounds fun.

Couldnt do it in the USA because of all the freakin lawyers here.

[Sdpm100]

Originally Posted by bababui

Have you ever been tempted to give it a go? It kinda sounds fun.

Certainly not. I have never broken any bones, and wouldn't want to start by doing this. I think they have a weight restriction as well.

[bababui]

Originally Posted by Sdpm100

Certainly not. I have never broken any bones, and wouldn't want to start by doing this. I think they have a weight restriction as well.

I assume you are under 250. That should do. I wouldnt want to necessarily get the cheese but just soak up the atmosphere.

[Sdpm100]

Originally Posted by bababui

I assume you are under 250. That should do. I wouldnt want to necessarily get the cheese but just soak up the atmosphere.

I'm sure it's a lot less than that.


EDIT - and yes I am under 250.

[bababui]

Originally Posted by Sdpm100

Certainly not. I have never broken any bones,

What are you waiting for??

I havent had any major breaks but Ive cracked my ulna, broken various fingers and my nose a couple times. But the worst is when I cracked the small bone ab ove my big toe and could hardly walk for a couple weeks.

[Sdpm100]

Some English-language leagues, probably no-one will care though, but that won't be any different to normal.

MLS

Eastern Conference	P	W	L	T	F	A	Pts
DC United		28	14	4	10	45	29	52
Chicago			28	11	9	8	37	33	41
New England		28	9	8	11	32	32	38
Kansas City		28	9	13	6	35	37	33
New York		28	7	10	11	33	34	32
Columbus		28	6	14	8	22	38	26

Western Conference	P	W	L	T	F	A	Pts
Dallas			28	14	10	4	41	34	46
Houston			28	10	8	10	38	35	40
Chivas USA		28	9	7	12	42	36	39
Colorado		28	11	11	6	31	41	39
Salt Lake		28	10	12	6	39	42	36
Los Angeles		28	9	13	6	27	31	33

Schedule
Saturday
Columbus Crew vs. Houston Dynamo
New England Revolution vs. Kansas City Wizards
DC United vs. Red Bull New York
Chicago Fire vs. Los Angeles Galaxy
FC Dallas vs. Real Salt Lake
Chivas USA vs. Colorado Rapids


A-League

		P	W	D	L	F	A	Pts
Melbourne	4	4	0	0	9	2	12
Queensland	5	3	2	0	11	2	11
Sydney		5	2	2	1	7	6	8
Adelaide	5	2	1	2	8	4	7
Perth		4	1	1	2	3	7	4
New Zealand	5	1	1	3	1	9	4
Newcastle	4	0	2	2	5	10	2
Central Coast	4	0	1	3	0	4	1

Results - Round 5
New Zealand Knights 0, Sydney FC 1
Queensland Roar 0, Adelaide United 0

Schedule
Central Coast Mariners vs. Newcastle Jets
Perth Glory vs. Melbourne Victory

[Sdpm100]

Talking of the A-League, Brazilian legend Romario is linked with a move to Adelaide United.

Adelaide United has expressed an interest in signing Brazilian legend Romario for a four-week guest stint.

Reds coach John Kosmina said the club has had 'preliminary talks with him or with his agency' about the veteran World Cup winner spending a month down under.

The diminutive striker (168cm) was one of the world's most recognised players in the 1980s and early 1990s, playing 70 matches for Brazil.

He was part of the team which won gold at the 1988 Olympics and also a member of the successful 1994 World Cup campaign, scoring five goals to be named the player of the tournament.

He was named FIFA World Player of the Year in 1994 after a brilliant season for Barcelona. He also played club football in Europe for Dutch club PSV Eindhoven and Spanish club Valencia.

Kosmina said the 40-year-old would provide plenty of inspiration for players, supporters and coaches alike.

"The guy is a world champion, he's one of the biggest names in world football," Kosmina said.

"Alright, he's getting a bit long in the tooth but it would be an honour for me to work with him and an honour for the players to play with him."

http://www.a-league.com.au/default.a...5192&pageid=11

[The Funk]

Originally Posted by Sdpm100

It was banned in 1998 under health and safety, but returned the following year.

Glad to hear it. The world is a far less colourful place without cheese rolling.

[theasfl]

Originally Posted by Sdpm100

I have never broken any bones

you're missing out

[theasfl]

Originally Posted by Sdpm100

Talking of the A-League, Brazilian legend Romario is linked with a move to Adelaide United.



http://www.a-league.com.au/default.a...5192&pageid=11

you beat me to it...he's supposedly 16 goals from 1,000.

[bababui]

Originally Posted by The Funk

Glad to hear it. The world is a far less colourful place without cheese rolling.

As long as we have a Watford, the world will always be a colorful place.

[magnet]

Originally Posted by bababui

As long as we have a Watford, the world will always be a colorful place.

And Galatasaray

[bababui]

Originally Posted by magnet

And Galatasaray

Copycats!!

[Raderick]

Are there any web sites that broadcast EPL or Champions League matches? Fox Soccer Channel only shows two matches a week and I don't have Setanta USA available where I live.

[bababui]

Originally Posted by Raderick

Are there any web sites that broadcast EPL or Champions League matches? Fox Soccer Channel only shows two matches a week and I don't have Setanta USA available where I live.

Thats about what they get over there. They have stone age sports coverage. Its not like here where every game is shown live.

[Raderick]

Originally Posted by bababui

Thats about what they get over there. They have stone age sports coverage. Its not like here where every game is shown live.

Don't they have the Prem Pass or something like that?

[Sdpm100]

Originally Posted by Raderick

Don't they have the Prem Pass or something like that?

No.

[bababui]

Originally Posted by Raderick

Don't they have the Prem Pass or something like that?

Thats so lame they dont have it in todays world.

[magnet]

Originally Posted by Sdpm100

No.

You can subscribe to the team sites and get a video archive and match highlights, but nothing live.

http://www.qpr.premiumtv.co.uk/page/Welcome