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Greg_J
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
China4409 Posts
May 22 2017 13:08 GMT
#5321
I wonder how Koreans living in China just North of the North Korean border view their citizenship. Do they want to be Chinese, North Korean, South Korean, revert to the Koguryo Kingdom?

I'd love to spend more time in the region but would have trouble explaining why we are here to my Chinese girlfriend. I'll just climb a big ass mountain take some cool pictures and try to whip up a converastion with anyone who can understand my rudimentary Korean. We have no time to go visit the club (just to try and bring my thoughts vaugely close to the subject of football).
Pandemona *
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
Charlie Sheens House51493 Posts
May 22 2017 13:11 GMT
#5322
Oh haha
I do hope the Chinese can become competitive in football, be awesome to see if they can produce some real talent.
ModeratorTeam Liquid Football Thread Guru! - Chelsea FC ♥
Greg_J
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
China4409 Posts
May 22 2017 13:46 GMT
#5323
Vaguely on topic I was covering jobs material with my 2nd grade today and I included a picture of Messi for Football Player. All of my 2nd grade classes identified who he was and what club he played for. But it was normally only one or two boys who knew. They need a famous Chinese star to kickl things on. They are mad for Basketball just because of the success of Yao Ming. Basketball isn't particulally popular in Korea or Japan to my knowledge. If a Chinese Park Jiseoung was to come along it would greatly help things develop over here.

I haven't been in Korea since Son Heoungmin started going Nova for Spurs. But he was treated like a god when he was at Leverkusen he must be just the hotest thing in South Korea right now (still has to complete his military service).
sharkie
Profile Blog Joined April 2012
Austria18572 Posts
May 22 2017 14:14 GMT
#5324
On May 22 2017 21:21 nojok wrote:
A player of his caliber joining China a year before a world cup would be sad. He even changed his nationality to play for Spain and he's their best striker. He was inconsistent this season but he was brilliant in his best games.


In what world is Costa Spain's best striker? I think you should watch more international games
Pandemona *
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
Charlie Sheens House51493 Posts
May 22 2017 14:54 GMT
#5325
Who is Spain's best striker then out of question ? XD
Costa and Vitolo have the most goals for their country in qualifiers for World Cup so far with 4 yet Vitolo is a winger right? Then there is Morata who just hasn't had the game time at international level yet nor at club level to really push him on or he could replace Costa for sure. Other than Morata there is Adruiz guy who is 40 right ? Costa played all world cup qualifiers from the start minus maccedonia game he was suspended for and Spain sit top of the group.

Starting lineup seems to be this everygame;
De Gea
Carvjal Pique Ramos Alba
Iniesta Biscuits Koke
Silva Costa Vitolo
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Faruko
Profile Joined April 2013
Chile34173 Posts
Last Edited: 2017-05-22 15:17:48
May 22 2017 15:14 GMT
#5326
On May 22 2017 23:14 sharkie wrote:
Show nested quote +
On May 22 2017 21:21 nojok wrote:
A player of his caliber joining China a year before a world cup would be sad. He even changed his nationality to play for Spain and he's their best striker. He was inconsistent this season but he was brilliant in his best games.


In what world is Costa Spain's best striker? I think you should watch more international games

in this world, Spain has shitty strikers nowadays

Ive never been a fan of Costa, like at all, but he is the best theyve got now
Ross was right // "Jesus Christ nahaz is doing shots before my eyes" (Sn0_Man, 2018)
nojok
Profile Joined May 2011
France15845 Posts
May 22 2017 16:03 GMT
#5327
Maybe Spain should switch to a 4 4 2 with Martinez and Pique at the back and play Ramos and Azpilicueta as forwards. It would put a huge pressure on the opponent's defenders and it would make great targets in the box.
"Back then teams that won were credited, now it's called throw. I think it's sad." - Kuroky - Flap Flap Wings!
haitike
Profile Joined June 2009
Spain2722 Posts
May 22 2017 16:48 GMT
#5328
On May 22 2017 23:14 sharkie wrote:
Show nested quote +
On May 22 2017 21:21 nojok wrote:
A player of his caliber joining China a year before a world cup would be sad. He even changed his nationality to play for Spain and he's their best striker. He was inconsistent this season but he was brilliant in his best games.


In what world is Costa Spain's best striker? I think you should watch more international games


It is, Spain really has very bad strikers.
Acrofales
Profile Joined August 2010
Spain18204 Posts
May 22 2017 18:00 GMT
#5329
On May 23 2017 01:03 nojok wrote:
Maybe Spain should switch to a 4 4 2 with Martinez and Pique at the back and play Ramos and Azpilicueta as forwards. It would put a huge pressure on the opponent's defenders and it would make great targets in the box.

Why on earth would you play Ramos as a forward for the full game? Far too big a chance that he'll get a red card! Just play whatever system works best without Ramos, and then sub him in in the 90th minute for the guaranteed goal.
zulu_nation8
Profile Blog Joined May 2005
China26351 Posts
May 22 2017 18:14 GMT
#5330
Well, this PL season was interesting until Chelsea's run. They seemed to be in the middle of rebuilding like Liverpool/Utd especially after the Arsenal loss, but then for whatever reason they turned it up while City and Arsenal imploded. There was a lot of overreaction early season to how strong City looked. Tottenham was very consistent and would've won the title most years. Arsenal imploded earlier than usual and harder than usual. Utd's season is ultimately disappointing even if we win UEFA. The attack was dysfunctional all season. Martial took a huge step backward and Rashford's development has been stunted by Ibra. Only bright spots are the defense and Herrera.
{CC}StealthBlue
Profile Blog Joined January 2003
United States41117 Posts
May 22 2017 19:55 GMT
#5331
"Smokey, this is not 'Nam, this is bowling. There are rules."
smr
Profile Joined April 2011
Germany4808 Posts
May 22 2017 20:22 GMT
#5332
German U19-Championship finals between Dortmund and Bayern went all the way to penalties. (8-7 Dortmund). Most pens were far better taken than what you're used to from the pros imo.
TheNewEra
Profile Joined March 2011
Germany3128 Posts
May 22 2017 22:37 GMT
#5333
On May 23 2017 05:22 smr wrote:
German U19-Championship finals between Dortmund and Bayern went all the way to penalties. (8-7 Dortmund). Most pens were far better taken than what you're used to from the pros imo.

Bundesliga or Pokal? Because I'm pretty sure we're playing in the Pokalfinale... Or wrong age?
Midas <3 Casy <3 BeSt <3 | Pray to Doh-men, heathens! | Zwischen Harz und Heideland
GTR
Profile Blog Joined September 2004
51523 Posts
May 24 2017 06:23 GMT
#5334
surprised no one has posted this yet

Commentator
smr
Profile Joined April 2011
Germany4808 Posts
May 24 2017 06:54 GMT
#5335
On May 23 2017 07:37 TheNewEra wrote:
Show nested quote +
On May 23 2017 05:22 smr wrote:
German U19-Championship finals between Dortmund and Bayern went all the way to penalties. (8-7 Dortmund). Most pens were far better taken than what you're used to from the pros imo.

Bundesliga or Pokal? Because I'm pretty sure we're playing in the Pokalfinale... Or wrong age?

Under19(A-Jugend)-finals.
Acrofales
Profile Joined August 2010
Spain18204 Posts
May 24 2017 07:04 GMT
#5336
Hype for tonight!
Pandemona *
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
Charlie Sheens House51493 Posts
May 24 2017 07:34 GMT
#5337
Yeah Big Sam retires poor guy im going to miss him. Getting out at right time though probably he has had a rough few years.
ModeratorTeam Liquid Football Thread Guru! - Chelsea FC ♥
evilfatsh1t
Profile Joined October 2010
Australia8794 Posts
May 24 2017 09:31 GMT
#5338
wait...did allardyce only resign from palace or is he completely retiring?
he hasnt even hit retirement age and in his last press conference he was talking about his next season with palace. wtf?
sharkie
Profile Blog Joined April 2012
Austria18572 Posts
May 24 2017 10:18 GMT
#5339
Looks like Sam completely retired from football yeah. He cited wishing more time with this family.
And he kinda took palace job only to redeem himself in the public's eyes
TheNewEra
Profile Joined March 2011
Germany3128 Posts
May 24 2017 10:45 GMT
#5340
Best week in football starting today
Midas <3 Casy <3 BeSt <3 | Pray to Doh-men, heathens! | Zwischen Harz und Heideland
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