The European football thread - Page 557

Sdpm100 · 04-10-2007, 01:09 PM

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The Brooklyn one ? Yes Sir, be updated again tomorrow

It's good stuff. A good read. Is it free to do, or do you have to subscribe?

ukhotstove · 04-10-2007, 01:13 PM

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It's good stuff. A good read. Is it free to do, or do you have to subscribe?

No it's free but you have to sign in with a google account and thats free and easy to do if you already haven't one.

ukhotstove · 04-10-2007, 01:20 PM

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It's good stuff. A good read. Is it free to do, or do you have to subscribe?

I was going to put it on here but sometimes you get a bit down when you see loads of visits and nobody posting so decided on the blog, thank you for the kind words.

bababui · 04-10-2007, 01:23 PM

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Sounds a bit damning for the future of football in the USA.

The opposite could also be argued; growing interest in football in America by Americans will lead them to be more interested in overseas teams. Also, the tsunami of media generated revenue is probably also a strong driving force.

Sdpm100 · 04-10-2007, 01:24 PM

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No it's free but you have to sign in with a google account and thats free and easy to do if you already haven't one.

Okay, thanks. I was just interested.

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I was going to put it on here but sometimes you get a bit down when you see loads of visits and nobody posting so decided on the blog, thank you for the kind words.

I understand. EuroLeague never got many responses (or views to be honest), but then I never wrote anything as good and in-depth as you have on your blog.

bababui · 04-10-2007, 01:24 PM

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I was going to put it on here but sometimes you get a bit down when you see loads of visits and nobody posting so decided on the blog, thank you for the kind words.

If people are reading what is there to be down about?

Sdpm100 · 04-10-2007, 01:29 PM

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The opposite could also be argued; growing interest in football in America by Americans will lead them to be more interested in overseas teams. Also, the tsunami of media generated revenue is probably also a strong driving force.

Yes that is true, but why are they not interested in investing in MLS clubs? I'm guessing it is because there is no money to be made in owning a team in the league. And that can't be good news in a country where pro leagues have always been balancing a whole host of things to try and first survive, and then grow and sustain.

ukhotstove · 04-10-2007, 01:29 PM

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If people are reading what is there to be down about?

A rsponse every now and again would be nice even a "stop writing this crap" is better than nothing

ukhotstove · 04-10-2007, 01:31 PM

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Yes that is true, but why are they not interested in investing in MLS clubs? I'm guessing it is because there is no money to be made in owning a team in the league. And that can't be good news in a country where pro leagues have always been balancing a whole host of things to try and first survive, and then grow and sustain.

I think the dynastys on here are hard to crack no matter what you write, imo theres a circle of a few writers who get the views and posts kind of a fanboy thing and some don't get a mention no matter how good their stories are and those are the ones that usually stop writing after a dozen or so pages.

bababui · 04-10-2007, 01:32 PM

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Yes that is true, but why are they not interested in investing in MLS clubs? I'm guessing it is because there is no money to be made in owning a team in the league. And that can't be good news in a country where pro leagues have always been balancing a whole host of things to try and first survive, and then grow and sustain.

I think they are more interested in profit maximization. Who wouldnt be interested in investing in the EPL with all the new media revenue coming in? Which makes me wonder why the EPL boards are taking such a short-sighted view and sell in the first place.

ukhotstove · 04-10-2007, 01:34 PM

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If people are reading what is there to be down about?

Plus the Other side of the Tracks I started in the dynasty threads I asked if members wanted to be in the game and didn't get 1 response so hard to involve people when they don't want to be involved.

bababui · 04-10-2007, 01:34 PM

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A rsponse every now and again would be nice even a "stop writing this crap" is better than nothing

IMO its always best to do them for the fun of doing them and not worry what the reaction might be. Just because Van Gogh sold maybe one painting during his life doesnt diminish his art. I hope you continue your dynasties.

bababui · 04-10-2007, 01:35 PM

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Plus the Other side of the Tracks I started in the dynasty threads I asked if members wanted to be in the game and didn't get 1 response so hard to involve people when they don't want to be involved.

Most are still so into this new game that they havent been on the boards as much as usual..things will pick up over the coming weeks though.

ukhotstove · 04-10-2007, 01:37 PM

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IMO its always best to do them for the fun of doing them and not worry what the reaction might be. Just because Van Gogh sold maybe one painting during his life doesnt diminish his art. I hope you continue your dynasties.

I do them for the fun thats why I moved this one to a blog, still gets posted but no need to feel down with post and view counts

Sdpm100 · 04-10-2007, 01:37 PM

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I was going to put it on here but sometimes you get a bit down when you see loads of visits and nobody posting so decided on the blog, thank you for the kind words.

One other question. Do the blogs get put into a search, or even categories, so they can be found by everyone, or is the only way that people find out is by letting others know about it?

EDIT - I've just seen the search bar at the top.

bababui · 04-10-2007, 02:35 PM

I cant wait for the first friday in June, 2010...bedlam in South Africa as they open the World Cup. Hope they pit them against one of the first teir powers in that match. Hurry 2010!!

Sdpm100 · 04-10-2007, 02:37 PM

Maybe I should start a blog to keep a record of what goes on around here.

Sdpm100 · 04-10-2007, 02:38 PM

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I cant wait for the first friday in 2010...bedlam in South Africa as they open the World Cup. Hope they pit them against one of the first teir powers in that match. Hurry 2010!!

Why the first Friday in 2010? The World Cup won't be held until June/July.

bababui · 04-10-2007, 02:40 PM

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Why the first Friday in 2010? The World Cup won't be held until June/July.

I meant the first friday in June

SDPM whats the weather gonna be like in manchester tonight?

Sdpm100 · 04-10-2007, 02:41 PM

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I meant the first friday in June

SDPM whats the weather gonna be like in manchester tonight?

Warm (for us anyway) and dry. Temperatures in the mid-50s.

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