WC 2006 Official Thread - Page 634

Sdpm100 · 07-04-2006, 11:12 AM

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...the MLS kind of reminds me of the NFL when the London Monarchs were attracting over 40,000 average crowds then they started to mess about with leagues, teams and stadiums instead of sticking to how the NFL was ran in the States which was how they attracted the 40,000 plus crowds in the first place.

Don't overstate it please. The London Monarchs averaged 40,000 once in the inaugural year of the World League. The following year, with just one franchise move in the North American Division, that average halved to just over 20,000 whilst both the other two European teams - Barcelona and Frankfurt - saw rises to their average attendance.

bababui · 07-04-2006, 11:14 AM

Hi Most Deserving HoFer

Ready for the match?

Sdpm100 · 07-04-2006, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by bababui

Hi Most Deserving HoFer

Ready for the match?

Yes I am. Although you might have to watch yourself today, as with my last two posts, I seem to be being pretty vicious.

Have you heard about the recommendations of the four clubs in Italy suspected of match fixing?

bababui · 07-04-2006, 11:21 AM

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Yes I am. Although you might have to watch yourself today, as with my last two posts, I seem to be being pretty vicious.

I noticed that. Its the thought of those annoying Americans celebrating their Independence I bet.

bababui · 07-04-2006, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Sdpm100

Have you heard about the recommendations of the four clubs in Italy suspected of match fixing?

No. Just woke up. What happened??

bababui · 07-04-2006, 11:24 AM

On ESPN last night I heard that the English might be suffering because they dont cheat (dive) enough. Its a sad commentary on the state of sport. At least England left with its head held high.

Sdpm100 · 07-04-2006, 11:25 AM

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I noticed that. Its the thought of those annoying Americans celebrating their Independence I bet.

It was against a fellow Englishman.

So I think if one of you Americans start up, I might have to replicate Tex's display of rage (from my avatar).

bababui · 07-04-2006, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Sdpm100

It was against a fellow Englishman.

So I think if one of you Americans start up, I might have to replicate Tex's display of rage (from my avatar).

I thought Tex was hugging the guy.

Did I mention that you should change your tag to the MOST deserving HoFer ever

Sdpm100 · 07-04-2006, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by bababui

No. Just woke up. What happened??

Relegate AC Milan, Lazio, and Fiorentina to Serie B, and Juventus to Serie C.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/foot...pe/5145210.stm

Also Juve manager Fabio Capello has resigned this morning - he's likely to become the new Real Madrid manager.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/foot...pe/5144496.stm

bababui · 07-04-2006, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Sdpm100

Relegate AC Milan, Lazio, and Fiorentina to Serie B, and Juventus to Serie C.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/foot...pe/5145210.stm

Also Juve manager Fabio Capello has resigned this morning - he's likely to become the new Real Madrid manager.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/foot...pe/5144496.stm

OMFG!!!!

At least two seasons before Juventus can return to 1st division???

Three seasons without them in Europe???

What will happen to all their players???

What an interesting challenge for FM 2007

Sdpm100 · 07-04-2006, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by bababui

I thought Tex was hugging the guy.

Did I mention that you should change your tag to the MOST deserving HoFer ever

I guess when you've seen the incident you don't think that the photo looks like they are about to hug each other.

But for those who haven't (are you one of them?

), I guess it does doesn't it?

bababui · 07-04-2006, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Sdpm100

I guess when you've seen the incident you don't think that the photo looks like they are about to hug each other.

But for those who haven't (are you one of them?

), I guess it does doesn't it?

I guess Ive outed myself as a sports noob

I love your avatar though. Its a great pic. Its so unSDPMlike to be so emotional

Sdpm100 · 07-04-2006, 11:42 AM

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OMFG!!!!

At least two seasons before Juventus can return to 1st division???

If it goes through and stands up to appeal - Yes.

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Originally Posted by bababui

Three seasons without them in Europe???

They could get in the UEFA Cup if they win the Coppa Italia.

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What will happen to all their players???

When it was talked about a couple of days ago on the radio here (when they thought, and it still might be in the end, relegation to Serie B), they said Del Piero would stay even if they got relegated.
IMO, the rest of the big names would go even if they went down just one division.

Sdpm100 · 07-04-2006, 11:46 AM

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I guess Ive outed myself as a sports noob

So you didn't see it?

Sorry I didn't mean to out you, I just thought you had seen the incident, and then you made a great observation based on what the photo actually looked like it showed.

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I love your avatar though. Its a great pic. Its so unSDPMlike to be so emotional

Thanks x2, and then yes it certainly is very unlike me.

bababui · 07-04-2006, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Sdpm100

When it was talked about a couple of days ago on the radio here (when they thought, and it still might be in the end, relegation to Serie B), they said Del Piero would stay even if they got relegated.
IMO, the rest of the big names would go even if they went down just one division.

With them going down to Serie C I suppose there will be a bidding war for their players. They could likely win Serie C with their youth team. As far as ADP, he joins the list of players that promised so much and delivered little. With his shaved head he looks like Mussolinis evil twin.

bababui · 07-04-2006, 11:49 AM

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So you didn't see it?

Is it on youtube?

bababui · 07-04-2006, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Sdpm100

Sorry I didn't mean to out you, I just thought you had seen the incident, and then you made a great observation based on what the photo actually looked like it showed.

Even a blind squirrel finds an acorn from time to time

Sdpm100 · 07-04-2006, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by bababui

Is it on youtube?

I only heard about it because they were on about it on one of the ESPN shows (can't remember whether it was PTI or Around the Horn).

It's on MLB.com, go http://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/g...=.jsp&c_id=tex
and in the related links click on the one that says "Teixeira gets ejected". That's where I saw it, as we didn't get the game here.

bababui · 07-04-2006, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Sdpm100

I only heard about it because they were on about it on one of the ESPN shows (can't remember whether it was PTI or Around the Horn).

It's on MLB.com, go http://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/g...=.jsp&c_id=tex
and in the related links click on the one that says "Teixeira gets ejected". That's where I saw it, as we didn't get the game here.

You get ATH and PTI in the UK??? No wonder public opinion of Americans is plummeting.

Sdpm100 · 07-04-2006, 11:59 AM

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You get ATH and PTI in the UK??? No wonder public opinion of Americans is plummeting.

Used to - until last Wednesday.

Because from this week ESPN and NASN (our digital channel that shows it) haven't been able to agree a contract to show ESPN programming any more.

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bababui Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 14,147 Infractions: 0/1 (1)	On ESPN last night I heard that the English might be suffering because they dont cheat (dive) enough. Its a sad commentary on the state of sport. At least England left with its head held high.