EPT2012 - 2013 Football Thread! - Page 312
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Sated
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aseq
Netherlands4025 Posts
In other news, that goal from Soldado! What a stunner! | ||
Pandemona
Charlie Sheens House51493 Posts
I thought city were pretty darn lucky ;_; still not like there playing for anything. Best they can hope for is to win the FA Cup | ||
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sc4k
United Kingdom5454 Posts
 . So meh I tried to liven it up a bit. | ||
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ZapRoffo
United States5544 Posts
Another thing I've been chewing on: Bale is getting all the headlines right now, but quietly (for him) Ronaldo is playing just out of his mind, completely carrying almost every game. Last Clasico, even though it was mostly reserves playing for Madrid, Ronaldo comes on and it's like instantly the entire game tilted from Barcelona being steadily in control into RM's favor. Though probably if you have to trust one opposing coach to know how to play him, it would be SAF. Also how terrifying would Bale and Ronaldo be in the same side? Though would take some tactical adjustment to get them to fit. | ||
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dmnum
Brazil6910 Posts
Therefore I'm asking. Who do you guys prefer? Edit: Let me elaborate a bit: I think Scholes has a better passing and shooting ability, also he's capable of heading which Seedorf never was. My friend said that Seedorf is more regular, while being more physically present in the game. | ||
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sc4k
United Kingdom5454 Posts
On March 05 2013 11:32 ZapRoffo wrote: a) One thing from reading that American athlete starting 11: I'm now disappointed that Larry Fitzgerald is not a goalkeeper in soccer. Can we invent a time machine and make this happen in an alternate universe? He would be just unreal. b) Another thing I've been chewing on: Bale is getting all the headlines right now, but quietly (for him) Ronaldo is playing just out of his mind, completely carrying almost every game. Last Clasico, even though it was mostly reserves playing for Madrid, Ronaldo comes on and it's like instantly the entire game tilted from Barcelona being steadily in control into RM's favor. c) Though probably if you have to trust one opposing coach to know how to play him, it would be SAF. d) Also how terrifying would Bale and Ronaldo be in the same side? Though would take some tactical adjustment to get them to fit. a) I know right!!!! L Fitz would be insane as a GK. He would be like Neuer...but I would venture to say probably better. b) I agree, I have seen many games recently where Ronaldo takes up about 50% of the 'best plays' highlight reel of the game. c) I also think that Fergie has a psychological effect on Ronaldo. It can either go one of two ways: Ronaldo gets flustered and fucks up, OR he goes on an unstoppable rampage. d) That would be a sight to behold. Fullbacks would need oxygen after 10 minutes. What a team: ---------------------Benzema---------------- CR7 -----------------Ozil---------------Bale Has so many different ways of attacking. Then you add in Di Maria, Kaka, Higuain and Modric as subs. Fearsome. | ||
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hasuprotoss
United States4690 Posts
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ZapRoffo
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GTR
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Pandemona
Charlie Sheens House51493 Posts
On March 05 2013 15:53 ZapRoffo wrote: Phil Jones who was the central part of the Ronaldo stopping strategy last game is out this game though. Might make a difference. Also, even though he was the one "stopping him" he didn't really stop him that much. He was forever 1on1 with Rafael in the first half and he scored and had numerous chances. It depends how this game is going to play out though, i can see Mourinho trying to counter united, but i can also see united just sitting back and holding out and countering too....xD will be interesting for sure. | ||
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Ysellian
Netherlands9029 Posts
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sharkie
Austria18772 Posts
On March 05 2013 12:07 sc4k wrote: a) I know right!!!! L Fitz would be insane as a GK. He would be like Neuer...but I would venture to say probably better. Considering how Neuer hasnt won Bayern any title so far and more like cost them a few of them I dont see why he is always so highly rated. | ||
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Pandemona
Charlie Sheens House51493 Posts
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Pandemona
Charlie Sheens House51493 Posts
Chelsea confirm discussions with Frank Lampard over extending Stamford Bridge contract Chelsea have confirmed they are in talks with Frank Lampard about an extension to his contract. The 34-year-old's current deal is up at the end of the season, and until recently there appeared little prospect of a new one. But it emerged recently his form had forced Chelsea to rethink, and chief executive Ron Gourlay said: "Discussions are ongoing and must be kept confidential at this stage." Lampard has scored 10 Premier League goals for the 10th consecutive season and now has 199 for the club - just three fewer than record scorer Bobby Tambling. Captain John Terry last month led the calls for Lampard to stay, describing his team-mate as "an inspiration to everyone at the club". Source | ||
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Stratos_speAr
United States6959 Posts
On March 05 2013 19:01 sharkie wrote: Considering how Neuer hasnt won Bayern any title so far and more like cost them a few of them I dont see why he is always so highly rated. Cost them a few? Are you delusional? Chelsea confirm discussions with Frank Lampard over extending Stamford Bridge contract Chelsea have confirmed they are in talks with Frank Lampard about an extension to his contract. The 34-year-old's current deal is up at the end of the season, and until recently there appeared little prospect of a new one. But it emerged recently his form had forced Chelsea to rethink, and chief executive Ron Gourlay said: "Discussions are ongoing and must be kept confidential at this stage." Lampard has scored 10 Premier League goals for the 10th consecutive season and now has 199 for the club - just three fewer than record scorer Bobby Tambling. Captain John Terry last month led the calls for Lampard to stay, describing his team-mate as "an inspiration to everyone at the club". Source Faith restored in my Blues. | ||
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Pandemona
Charlie Sheens House51493 Posts
On March 05 2013 22:54 Stratos_speAr wrote: Cost them a few? Are you delusional? Faith restored in my Blues. Funny thing is......Ron Gourlay (our chief executive) has back tracked on that comment, and is now saying he was miss quoted. Whether or not he is doing so as he doesn't want people to know Lampard is having discussions or whether or not he was actually miss quoted Chelsea have denied reports they have opened talks with midfielder Frank Lampard over an extension to his contract. The 34-year-old's current deal is up at the end of the season with his time at Stamford Bridge seemingly drawing to a close. He has been in impressive form recently though, with the club's hierarchy understood to be considering opening talks on a new contract. But Chelsea insist chief executive Ron Gourlay was misquoted at a press conference in Bangkok when asked about Lampard's future at the club. Source | ||
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sc4k
United Kingdom5454 Posts
Anyway...I'm just crossing every finger and toe I have that Jose will come back to Chelsea. I was talking to a fellow blues fan today about what effect he would have. He would help develop Oscar and Hazard into incredible players. And I am convinced he would know who to bring in and would help with the terrible defensive errors often caused by lack of focus that we suffer. He would whip Luiz into shape as well. And seeing as we have 3 top brazilians and two great spaniards, it makes sense that we have a man who is fluent in spanish and is native portuguese. He would become their best friend and be hugely respected by them, just like Schneijder, Ronaldo, Deco, Lampard, Terry etc have all respected him. Also we were discussing about Bale, I doubt AVB is the sort of guy who will be able to guide his development like a Fergie, Jose or dare I say it Wenger would (also Pep). I wonder if he will be tempted away from Spurs purely on the basis that he will improve as a player under better, more experienced managers. Although I'm sure that Daniel Levy's main argument for Bale to stay is simply appealing to his ego: 'you are the biggest player in the club, and guaranteed of a starting position, why do you want to go anywhere where you will have to share the spotlight!' | ||
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Ferrose
United States11378 Posts
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Pandemona
Charlie Sheens House51493 Posts
Bale needs to get out of Spurs, 1; so Spurs go back to being shit 2; so he can get out of England 3; so he can improve. Send him to Real with there new manager! On March 06 2013 06:55 Ferrose wrote: I wouldn't want to be Chelsea on Sunday. United's gonna be out for blood in the FA Cup. Should be a good game! Or they will be wounded dogs and roll over | ||
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