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mlyons · 05-11-2010, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Cooleyvol

Once Torres and Gerrard leave Liverpool this offseason, it will be the end of the world for that town.

Just the red half.

Cooleyvol · 05-11-2010, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by mlyons

Just the red portion.

Fix your post. I feel like its more than half.

mlyons · 05-11-2010, 12:48 PM

In Liverpool itself? Doubt it. The majority of Liverpool FC's support comes from overseas.

His Own Bad Self · 05-11-2010, 09:21 PM

ESPNSoccerNet's got stories on the English and US 30-man preliminary rosters. The comment threads are abuzz with the predictable "How could [Bradley/Capello] [select/leave off] [insert player name here]."

Interesting to me is that some people think Charlie Davies should have been selected to the US squad. Pardon my ignorance, but I don't see what benefit there is to bringing on a player who's certain (as far as I know) not to be fit in time for the competition. The argument seems to be either that 1) Davies' selection to the 30-man would bring about a much-needed boost in morale, to which I retort that if that is necessary we are in a lot of trouble, or 2) that Davies is better than the alternatives at forward, which I have a hard time believing given the circumstances.

mlyons · 05-11-2010, 10:04 PM

I think it's just wishful thinking on most people's parts. I would have loved it if Davies had made it to the World Cup, and there's absolutely no doubt that a fully fit Davies would have been a great addition. Just too much to hope for, though.

mlyons · 05-11-2010, 10:21 PM

dola

People who are saying Bradley somehow screwed up by not picking him are idiots, though. It's pretty clear that the only reason he's been left off is because he won't be fit in time, not because Bradley doesn't think he's good enough or anything.

ukhotstove · 05-12-2010, 07:32 AM

For the Everton fans on the board I watched Notts Forest v Blackpool last night, now you maybe saying whats that got to do with Everton well Blackpools right back Seamus Coleman is on loan from Everton and have to say very impressed by him. Not sure who's been playing right back for Everton but he'd best look over his shoulder, with Baines on the left and Coleman on the right Everton could actually become very scarey attacking wise.

mlyons · 05-12-2010, 08:52 AM

Yeah, Coleman seems like the real thing. He looked very impressive going forward in the few times he was pressed into action with the senior squad this season, although he still looked shaky defensively. I understand he's playing like Maicon with Blackpool, though. If he's ready, Everton could really use him at right back next season -- it's definitely one of the weakest positions at the club right now. The current choices are Tony Hibbert (solid defensively but worthless going forward), Phil Neville (who's way too slow to be playing fullback at this point in his career), or John Heitinga (in the weakest of his three positions). If he can step into the lineup, that's a few million pounds Moyes won't have to spend on a fullback that could be better spent on getting a pacy right winger.

golden · 05-13-2010, 04:54 AM

This is a great thread, i can know more about from it .

LFC1892 · 05-18-2010, 11:58 PM

At least it wasnt Colombia...the GK would probably be killed.

Thundering free-kick: Inch perfect Inca

Great Free-Kick, but was the keeper to blame as well?

bababui · 05-20-2010, 07:35 PM

Why the hell Liverpoor doesnt hire Avram Grant is beyond me. He is one of the worlds best coaches.

LFC1892 · 05-21-2010, 05:16 AM

We have to find Rafa a new job first

LFC1892 · 05-21-2010, 05:19 AM

Ooops, ha, too late apparently.....

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An emotional sounding Avram Grant has, as expected,left Portsmouth and should be installed as the new West Ham manager as early as today. "This was one of the most difficult decisions I've had to take in my career," said Grant, who claimed he had "tears in his eyes" after fans begged him to stay, and said Pompey would always be in his heart.

Jordan · 05-22-2010, 04:57 PM

'The Special One' did it again. Although I don't think he will be leaving Madrid for very long now as a result

His Own Bad Self · 05-22-2010, 05:03 PM

Not one post during the CL Final? What is this?

Anyway, it was quite an enjoyable match. I thought Milito's second goal was a thing of beauty. It looked to me like Inter outplayed Bayern nearly the whole way, although if I'm wrong, I can claim to still be new to this "soccer" thing. It seemed to me that Inter was much better on the attack than Bayern, even aside from Milito's goals; their chances always seemed better than the ones Bayern created.

Also, I think Goran Pandev dove twice more while I was typing this post.

stevebydac · 05-22-2010, 07:30 PM

Jose is a great manager, but he's a greater jerk. As usual he wants the attention to be on him. He can't even let Inter's fans enjoy their first CL victory in decades -- within minutes he was yapping about leaving and going to Real Madrid. What a self-centered jackass.

ukhotstove · 05-23-2010, 03:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Jordan

'The Special One' did it again. Although I don't think he will be leaving Madrid for very long now as a result

I get the feeling with Jose he would like to go to Madrid for 2-3 years and wipe Barca's face in the dirt then take over at Man Utd when Fergie retires

ukhotstove · 05-23-2010, 03:32 AM

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Originally Posted by His Own Bad Self

Not one post during the CL Final? What is this?

Anyway, it was quite an enjoyable match. I thought Milito's second goal was a thing of beauty. It looked to me like Inter outplayed Bayern nearly the whole way, although if I'm wrong, I can claim to still be new to this "soccer" thing. It seemed to me that Inter was much better on the attack than Bayern, even aside from Milito's goals; their chances always seemed better than the ones Bayern created.

Also, I think Goran Pandev dove twice more while I was typing this post.

Bayern may have had more possesion but Inter had more control over the possesion they had, you never felt Bayern were ever going to win. Inter played like the Italian teams of old, great defending and taking their chances when they came.

ukhotstove · 05-23-2010, 03:35 AM

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Originally Posted by stevebydac

Jose is a great manager, but he's a greater jerk. As usual he wants the attention to be on him. He can't even let Inter's fans enjoy their first CL victory in decades -- within minutes he was yapping about leaving and going to Real Madrid. What a self-centered jackass.

I agree with what you say but boy would it be boring without guys like him, wait for next season when the premiership welcomes Blackpool. Ian Holloway's their manager, one of the decent people in football but as crazy as they come.

LFC1892 · 06-04-2010, 12:40 AM

BBC SPORT | Football | My Club | L | Liverpool

It begins! Liverpool part way with Rafa and the search for a new manager starts. Kenny Dalglish as a caretaker perhaps?

Worse still is the persistent rumors of high-profile players including Stevie G and Torres on their way out.

05-11-2010, 12:48 PM	#983
mlyons Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 3,725	In Liverpool itself? Doubt it. The majority of Liverpool FC's support comes from overseas. __________________ Things can always be worse.

05-11-2010, 10:04 PM	#985
mlyons Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 3,725	I think it's just wishful thinking on most people's parts. I would have loved it if Davies had made it to the World Cup, and there's absolutely no doubt that a fully fit Davies would have been a great addition. Just too much to hope for, though. __________________ Things can always be worse.

05-11-2010, 10:21 PM	#986
mlyons Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 3,725	dola People who are saying Bradley somehow screwed up by not picking him are idiots, though. It's pretty clear that the only reason he's been left off is because he won't be fit in time, not because Bradley doesn't think he's good enough or anything. __________________ Things can always be worse.

05-12-2010, 07:32 AM	#987
ukhotstove Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: North of England Gods Country Posts: 7,175	For the Everton fans on the board I watched Notts Forest v Blackpool last night, now you maybe saying whats that got to do with Everton well Blackpools right back Seamus Coleman is on loan from Everton and have to say very impressed by him. Not sure who's been playing right back for Everton but he'd best look over his shoulder, with Baines on the left and Coleman on the right Everton could actually become very scarey attacking wise. __________________ Detroit Diesel Dynasty San Antonio Calzones of Laredo Dynasty

05-12-2010, 08:52 AM	#988
mlyons Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 3,725	Yeah, Coleman seems like the real thing. He looked very impressive going forward in the few times he was pressed into action with the senior squad this season, although he still looked shaky defensively. I understand he's playing like Maicon with Blackpool, though. If he's ready, Everton could really use him at right back next season -- it's definitely one of the weakest positions at the club right now. The current choices are Tony Hibbert (solid defensively but worthless going forward), Phil Neville (who's way too slow to be playing fullback at this point in his career), or John Heitinga (in the weakest of his three positions). If he can step into the lineup, that's a few million pounds Moyes won't have to spend on a fullback that could be better spent on getting a pacy right winger. __________________ Things can always be worse. Last edited by mlyons; 05-12-2010 at 08:53 AM.

05-11-2010, 09:21 PM	#984
His Own Bad Self All Star Starter Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,221	ESPNSoccerNet's got stories on the English and US 30-man preliminary rosters. The comment threads are abuzz with the predictable "How could [Bradley/Capello] [select/leave off] [insert player name here]." Interesting to me is that some people think Charlie Davies should have been selected to the US squad. Pardon my ignorance, but I don't see what benefit there is to bringing on a player who's certain (as far as I know) not to be fit in time for the competition. The argument seems to be either that 1) Davies' selection to the 30-man would bring about a much-needed boost in morale, to which I retort that if that is necessary we are in a lot of trouble, or 2) that Davies is better than the alternatives at forward, which I have a hard time believing given the circumstances.

05-13-2010, 04:54 AM	#989
golden Bat Boy Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 3 Infractions: 0/1 (2)	re This is a great thread, i can know more about from it .

05-18-2010, 11:58 PM	#990
LFC1892 All Star Reserve Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Global Posts: 963	At least it wasnt Colombia...the GK would probably be killed. Thundering free-kick: Inch perfect Inca Great Free-Kick, but was the keeper to blame as well?

05-21-2010, 05:16 AM	#992
LFC1892 All Star Reserve Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Global Posts: 963	We have to find Rafa a new job first

05-22-2010, 04:57 PM	#994
Jordan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Chi Suburbs now... Posts: 2,013	'The Special One' did it again. Although I don't think he will be leaving Madrid for very long now as a result

05-22-2010, 05:03 PM	#995
His Own Bad Self All Star Starter Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,221	Not one post during the CL Final? What is this? Anyway, it was quite an enjoyable match. I thought Milito's second goal was a thing of beauty. It looked to me like Inter outplayed Bayern nearly the whole way, although if I'm wrong, I can claim to still be new to this "soccer" thing. It seemed to me that Inter was much better on the attack than Bayern, even aside from Milito's goals; their chances always seemed better than the ones Bayern created. Also, I think Goran Pandev dove twice more while I was typing this post. Last edited by His Own Bad Self; 05-22-2010 at 05:05 PM.

05-22-2010, 07:30 PM	#996
stevebydac All Star Reserve Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: In a fictional baseball world Posts: 843	Jose is a great manager, but he's a greater jerk. As usual he wants the attention to be on him. He can't even let Inter's fans enjoy their first CL victory in decades -- within minutes he was yapping about leaving and going to Real Madrid. What a self-centered jackass. __________________

06-04-2010, 12:40 AM	#1000
LFC1892 All Star Reserve Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Global Posts: 963	BBC SPORT \| Football \| My Club \| L \| Liverpool It begins! Liverpool part way with Rafa and the search for a new manager starts. Kenny Dalglish as a caretaker perhaps? Worse still is the persistent rumors of high-profile players including Stevie G and Torres on their way out.