The European football thread

[theasfl]

Originally Posted by ukhotstove

All you have to do to pass of as someone from Newcastle is walk round in short sleeves even if it's zero, no joke crazy people, next time you watch a Newcastle game take note of the ammount of fans not wearing any tops no matter what the weather.

Im planning on going to NJland (New Jersey) for Thanksgiving and the weekend and wearing nothing but shorts and a regular polo shirt/undershirt. Trying to freak out the locals.

[theasfl]

Originally Posted by Sdpm100

Whilst this is possibly going to go as badly as the previous dynasty, and could turn out to have been a real bad idea, I will soon be starting a new dynasty.

It will be an MLS one, so that might already have made your mind up not to read, but I feel like doing a dynasty in a closed off league format.

only problem is no Toronto FC, proper playoff format, or new FMF-MLS champions league.

[theasfl]

Originally Posted by Sdpm100

San Jose Earthquakes, which has the Chivas USA players/staff.

...how does that work?

[Sdpm100]

Originally Posted by theasfl

not that this hasnt been answered...

the bottom team in the Eredivisie is relegated with the next two above them being put in playoffs against (I believe) 6 other teams from the lower league. No one gets relegated from the lower league as below that its amateur leagues (suposta be at least). Though Im fairly sure a team can apply for promotion and such.

Spot on, dude.

[Sdpm100]

Originally Posted by theasfl

crazy extra time...certainly glad Houston won.

some strange transactions have already taken place now that Toronto FC have had their expansion draft.

You getting over the Miami Fusion contraction then? I thought you didn't like MLS anymore?

And just think that team was in San Jose last year.

Originally Posted by theasfl

could be worse

Mmm. I won't mention it again though.

[Sdpm100]

Originally Posted by theasfl

only problem is no Toronto FC, proper playoff format, or new FMF-MLS champions league.

I know, but what can you do, other than wait another 12 months for the next FM?

And as I said, it won't be to everyone's taste.

Originally Posted by theasfl

...how does that work?

I moved all the players from Chivas USA over to the San Jose Earthquakes in the editor.

[theasfl]

Originally Posted by Sdpm100

Thanks. We didn't get it here.
Netherlands 1, England 1. Rooney then van der Vaart the goal scorers.

assess the game for me...? puh puh puh please?

[theasfl]

Originally Posted by Sdpm100

You getting over the Miami Fusion contraction then? I thought you didn't like MLS anymore?

slowly...now Im pissed at Ft Lauderdale for getting rid of Lockhart Stadium and ruining their chances at a USL team. I bought the internet coverage of MLS for the summer so Im mostly over it. Still a little upset I dont have a hometown team, but Im originally from Texas and thus Houston and FCD make sense, but its obviously not the same. If Houston wasnt in the league I probably would still be closer to hatred than enjoyment. They're making big strides towards becoming a successful league and building some tradition/history/interest so Im starting to come along.

Originally Posted by sdpm100

And just think that team was in San Jose last year.

Im thankful theyre in Houston, Ill prolly go to a game some day; but I do agree on the Chivas move to San Jose.

Originally Posted by sdpm100

Mmm. I won't mention it again though.

boooooooooo

[Sdpm100]

Originally Posted by theasfl

assess the game for me...? puh puh puh please?

I can't remember too much of it tbh. I think VDV's goal came from the goalkeeper failing to come for a cross.
If you saw his goal last night for Hamburg, that one was much better.

[theasfl]

Originally Posted by ukhotstove

Beg, borrow, steal a TV or cable tomorrow, no matter where you live or if your supposed to be working then phone in with a sick day because Celtic v Man Utd as the makings of being a classic. The atmosphere will be nothing like you have ever heard before, 60,000 Celtic fans will start singing 15 minutes before kick off and will not stop till the final whistle blows and if they've won will probably not stop singing until 3-4am in the morning.

terrific game with potentially the best free kick Ive ever seen.


Its the kick you always expect your taker (when playing and watching) to take and make, but it never happens...aside from then. Of course the PK stop was an added bonus.

[theasfl]

Originally Posted by Sdpm100

I can't remember too much of it tbh. I think VDV's goal came from the goalkeeper failing to come for a cross.
If you saw his goal last night for Hamburg, that one was much better.

we had Celtic-Man U here, and I believe it wasnt on ESPN Classic which I only have back home anyway. I missed it unfortunately. The only Arsenal game I think we've gotten was their 0-0 draw.

[theasfl]

Originally Posted by Hageneezz

Hope so,it is the way football is meant to be played imho

wooooooooooooooooo

Hageneezz

[theasfl]

Originally Posted by Fallschirmjager

What can you guys tell me about Cardiff city?

In my FM game as a very very exciting young American player was just signed by him.
Right from under the noses of the MLS

that theyre tied atop the Championship and are from Wales...at least they were tied atop last I checked.

[theasfl]

Originally Posted by ukhotstove

Honestly don't think 60,000 Celtic fans will allow it to become anything but a fired up game, Celtic players will go in full blooded that's certain also have to wait for the Man Utd team but if players like Neville, Giggs, Scholes, Ferdinand, Brown, Carrick, Fletcher, Smith, Rooney, O'Shea, Richardson play they all know what a British game is all about even Heinze and Vidic (who impresses me) can't play low key, only player who wont be fired up until he gets his first kicking of the game will be Ronaldo.

he won

[Sdpm100]

Originally Posted by theasfl

we had Celtic-Man U here, and I believe it wasnt on ESPN Classic which I only have back home anyway. I missed it unfortunately. The only Arsenal game I think we've gotten was their 0-0 draw.

Here it is:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_ehBNmTcgk

The two goals from the Netherlands/England friendly:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=seBzb15f85I
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZ2iYGIToYA

[theasfl]

Originally Posted by Sdpm100

Did anyone see the Italy/Turkey friendly last week?

Man, both the goals were LOL funny. Check it out.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Zn-elL2vS0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=derHP8uY9ks

I laughed out loud at the Turkish gaff, but theres nothing funny about Materazzi's.

[Sdpm100]

Originally Posted by theasfl

I laughed out loud at the Turkish gaff, but theres nothing funny about Materazzi's.

Well I think I got a bit over-hyper last night. I guess it was only a normal own goal. Sorry for getting it wrong.

[theasfl]

Originally Posted by Sdpm100

Here it is:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_ehBNmTcgk

The two goals from the Netherlands/England friendly:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=seBzb15f85I
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZ2iYGIToYA

holy dyslexia...I was thinking Van Persie instead of Van der Vaart...I apologize to all dutchmen.

the two goals in the international make me sad

[theasfl]

Originally Posted by Sdpm100

Well I think I got a bit over-hyper last night. I guess it was only a normal own goal. Sorry for getting it wrong.

its only cause Im a defender, I feel the mans pain.

[Sdpm100]

Originally Posted by theasfl

its only cause Im a defender, I feel the mans pain.

Of course, I understand now. The goalie's screwup was cool though.