WC 2006 Official Thread - Page 390

The Funk · 06-21-2006, 08:52 PM

What did ya think of Kuyt today then?

piperclap · 06-21-2006, 08:52 PM

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Nomination list for Sports fans of the year

I made a list!

The Funk · 06-21-2006, 08:53 PM

And 'Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink' is one of the greatest names ever.

Chisanga · 06-21-2006, 08:57 PM

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cc's tied with MD.

King of Spam we salute you

piperclap · 06-21-2006, 08:59 PM

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'Football is a gentleman's game played by hooligans, and rugby is a hooligan's game played by gentlemen.'

In college, after giving up playing hockey competitively (i needed to graduate as I wasn't going to play pro and the demands at that level are intense)I started playing club level lacrosse and rugby. I'd have practice for each three times a week and I began to ask myself if it was really easier on me than hockey.

Lacrosse basically ended my sporting career after catching a seam on the turf and tearing three ligaments in my knee, but the rugby team was the best. Most fun I've ever had in sport. The rugby guys actually got me into coaching youth soccer which is what got me into the game.

redmarkYankees · 06-21-2006, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by The Funk

What did ya think of Kuyt today then?

I think he looks pretty good; all-round forward, can hold it up, take a man on, intelligent, links up, etc. I'd like to see him playing centrally in place of Horseface to see what he looks like there. Might suit Newcastle.

The Funk · 06-21-2006, 09:10 PM

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I think he looks pretty good; all-round forward, can hold it up, take a man on, intelligent, links up, etc. I'd like to see him playing centrally in place of Horseface to see what he looks like there. Might suit Newcastle.

Yeah, he likes to get involved with build up play and work the flanks too, I've been big on him for a while now as an ideal foil for Owen. Bugger.

theasfl · 06-21-2006, 09:13 PM

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If I suddenly disappear this will be the reason...

http://today.reuters.com/news/newsar...src=rss&rpc=22

LA will finally become an island

theasfl · 06-21-2006, 09:14 PM

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MD got the very first 'just because' ban

wait...what did I miss?

The Funk · 06-21-2006, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by piperclap

Lacrosse basically ended my sporting career after catching a seam on the turf and tearing three ligaments in my knee, but the rugby team was the best. Most fun I've ever had in sport. The rugby guys actually got me into coaching youth soccer which is what got me into the game.

Ouch, that sounds like a really nasty injury. Rugby really is great fun, especially if you play as a forward. You just get to run around tackling people and bundling into all the rucks and mauls. Great stuff! I still think back row forward is the best position to play, plenty of freedom.

theasfl · 06-21-2006, 09:16 PM

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The Volcanoe I can see from my house (Well I can see about 6) the biggest one... is just dormant and could explode at any time :

yeah...I wouldnt wanna live with a volcano visible outside my window, even if it is dormant...Hurricanes, no problem...volcanos...boooo

The Funk · 06-21-2006, 09:17 PM

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LA will finally become an island

Yeah, when the fault finally snaps it's gonna be a big one. I'd advise the US govt. to stop spending quite so much on bombs and put a little cash in a box for some large-scale rebuilding.

Chisanga · 06-21-2006, 09:18 PM

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yeah...I wouldnt wanna live with a volcano visible outside my window, even if it is dormant...Hurricanes, no problem...volcanos...boooo

Could cause a fair bit of carnage if it ever blows

theasfl · 06-21-2006, 09:19 PM

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We're playing Argentina this weekend in BA ... should be good.

friendly?

Chisanga · 06-21-2006, 09:19 PM

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friendly?

I guess... it's a test match but not part of any wider competition

theasfl · 06-21-2006, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by The Funk

And 'Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink' is one of the greatest names ever.

not as good as Van Nistelrooy's real name

The Funk · 06-21-2006, 09:22 PM

Whatever happened to Andrew Mehrtens? Wasn't he being hyped as being one of the best flyhalves in the world a little while back, then Tony Brown took his place and apart from seeing him on the bench a few times I haven't really noticed him at all for years.

theasfl · 06-21-2006, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by The Funk

Yeah, when the fault finally snaps it's gonna be a big one. I'd advise the US govt. to stop spending quite so much on bombs and put a little cash in a box for some large-scale rebuilding.

deficit spending is all the rage these days

Chisanga · 06-21-2006, 09:26 PM

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Whatever happened to Andrew Mehrtens? Wasn't he being hyped as being one of the best flyhalves in the world a little while back, then Tony Brown took his place and apart from seeing him on the bench a few times I haven't really noticed him at all for years.

Mehrtens retired a year or so back. Carlos Spencer moved to playin England I think. Our #10 for the last 2 years and recognised as probably the best first-five eigth in the world is Daniel Carter, and all the girlies think he's hot too

Daniel Carter:

Why the girlies like him (homophobes please turn away

)

The Funk · 06-21-2006, 09:26 PM

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Beckham's been rubbish in all three England games and it's not just the endless longballs though which are the problem. People keep bringing up his crosses/freekicks but he's not the only player who in 90 minutes could eventually land one cross on the head of a 6'7" forward and he's not the only midfielder who knows how to hit a free-kick with pace into the space between the 6 yard box and the penalty spot.

Apart from his lack of pace the biggest problem is his total and utter lack of tactical discipline. It wrecks the midfield every game no matter what shape or system is played as Beckham either plays too deep or wanders where he likes and never moves to make himself available. Just before halftime in the Sweden game the ball went out near Joe Cole on the left wing for a throw-in and Cole looks up to see Beckham about to take the throw in. What the hell was he doing over there?

The solution? Clearly to drop him and play a midfield system which could win the world cup.

Play 5 in midfield with Hargreaves and Carrick holding, giving both the workrate of Hargreaves and passing ability of Carrick, play Lampard central, Gerrard on the right and Joe Cole on the left with Rooney up front.

What do you guys reckon?

06-21-2006, 08:52 PM	#7781
The Funk All Star Reserve Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Watford Posts: 903	What did ya think of Kuyt today then? __________________ Talkin' 'bout the issues but keepin' it funky!

06-21-2006, 08:53 PM	#7783
The Funk All Star Reserve Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Watford Posts: 903	And 'Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink' is one of the greatest names ever. __________________ Talkin' 'bout the issues but keepin' it funky!

06-21-2006, 09:22 PM	#7797
The Funk All Star Reserve Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Watford Posts: 903	Whatever happened to Andrew Mehrtens? Wasn't he being hyped as being one of the best flyhalves in the world a little while back, then Tony Brown took his place and apart from seeing him on the bench a few times I haven't really noticed him at all for years. __________________ Talkin' 'bout the issues but keepin' it funky!