MountieBoyOz
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Good on Pompey to get to the semis. 2-0 over Birmingham. It could like Brighton in 1983 getting relegated and going to the FA Cup Final.
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World Soccer XII: South Africa Awaits
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Re: World Soccer XII: South Africa Awaits
That was a golden opportunity for Wolves...Man U win 1-0
That was a golden opportunity for Wolves...Man U win 1-0
MountieBoyOz
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Re: World Soccer XII: South Africa Awaits
We stole that one like John Terry stole Wayne Bridge's girlfriend.
We stole that one like John Terry stole Wayne Bridge's girlfriend.
JF_Gophers
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I feel good about this years World Cup.
The first time I ever made it past the 2010 season Football Manager 2008, the US won the World Cup in South Africa.
I feel good about this years World Cup.
The first time I ever made it past the 2010 season Football Manager 2008, the US won the World Cup in South Africa.
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CBC is already broadcasting commercials showing that they will be broadcasting the World Cup as well this year. After they got hosed out of getting to do the Olympics this year, I'll like the ability to have that extra selection here. Now if I could just get the Windsor Station to start broadcasting in Digital signal, I would be all set.
CBC is already broadcasting commercials showing that they will be broadcasting the World Cup as well this year. After they got hosed out of getting to do the Olympics this year, I'll like the ability to have that extra selection here. Now if I could just get the Windsor Station to start broadcasting in Digital signal, I would be all set.
MountieBoyOz
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More FA Cup stuff. Spurs and Fulham are going to a replay. And Reading is up 1-0 on Villa. (Scratches head.)
More FA Cup stuff. Spurs and Fulham are going to a replay. And Reading is up 1-0 on Villa. (Scratches head.)
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Well.. Man Utd still has some good tests coming up:
3/21 vs Liverpool
4/3 vs Chelski
4/17 @ Man City (the Man Derby is always wicked)
4/25 vs Spurs
The table right now:
1. Man Utd ... 63 pts... 29 games played
2. Chelski...... 61 pts... 28 games played
3. Arsenal..... 61 pts....29 games played
We stole that one like John Terry stole Wayne Bridge's girlfriend.
Well.. Man Utd still has some good tests coming up:
3/21 vs Liverpool
4/3 vs Chelski
4/17 @ Man City (the Man Derby is always wicked)
4/25 vs Spurs
The table right now:
1. Man Utd ... 63 pts... 29 games played
2. Chelski...... 61 pts... 28 games played
3. Arsenal..... 61 pts....29 games played
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Re: World Soccer XII: South Africa Awaits
Let Landon stay!
Let Landon stay!
JF_Gophers
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A league on the verge of not having a league needs its biggest name to play. There was no way the Galaxy could let him stay.
A league on the verge of not having a league needs its biggest name to play. There was no way the Galaxy could let him stay.
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The league isn't exactly having money issues though, it's not great, but certainly not the reason they on the verge of "not having a league". If Donovan was allowed to stay, they would miss out on just 5 home dates with him in the lineup. I doubt that would affect tickets that much. Then after the World Cup he could play out the string with LA, and find a new permanent deal next winter. I think MLS fans are informed enough to know that the league is not on par with the higher-level European leagues, and that a player having success overseas is going to be great for MLS in the long run.
The league isn't exactly having money issues though, it's not great, but certainly not the reason they on the verge of "not having a league". If Donovan was allowed to stay, they would miss out on just 5 home dates with him in the lineup. I doubt that would affect tickets that much. Then after the World Cup he could play out the string with LA, and find a new permanent deal next winter. I think MLS fans are informed enough to know that the league is not on par with the higher-level European leagues, and that a player having success overseas is going to be great for MLS in the long run.
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True, but its probably better PR for the League and USA soccer if Captain America plays a few games stateside in the MLS.
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How so? There's no way the PR of him playing in the MLS is better than the PR of an American being successful in the best league in the world.
How so? There's no way the PR of him playing in the MLS is better than the PR of an American being successful in the best league in the world.
jmh
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Of course, I don't see any reason why they wouldn't at least extend his loan until the labor dispute is settled.
Donovan playing for Everton isn't going to draw TV ratings for MLS or sell tickets to MLS games.
Of course, I don't see any reason why they wouldn't at least extend his loan until the labor dispute is settled.
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jmh
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LA has just 3 national TV games in the time period we're talking about, two of which are on FSC, which caters to the die hards. I think the number of people buying tickets to see Landon Donovan will also be relatively small.
In the long run, letting him go will bring positives, including attracting young players to MLS, and increasing the reputation of the league as all.
LA has just 3 national TV games in the time period we're talking about, two of which are on FSC, which caters to the die hards. I think the number of people buying tickets to see Landon Donovan will also be relatively small.
In the long run, letting him go will bring positives, including attracting young players to MLS, and increasing the reputation of the league as all.
dubbie31
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Im for letting him stay in England. He is already a fan favorite for Everton, has played well and finally shown he can compete in European/English football.
Also, Manchester City FC will likely be traveling to the USA for a summer tour. Reported by the Guardian and confirmed by sources.
Im for letting him stay in England. He is already a fan favorite for Everton, has played well and finally shown he can compete in European/English football.
Also, Manchester City FC will likely be traveling to the USA for a summer tour. Reported by the Guardian and confirmed by sources.
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True, Donovan in the MLS isn't going to do much for the diehards that already have the passion for the beautiful game. But it would help with attacting more of the fringe type fans to games, parents of future MLS players probably want to see a star in the league there. And given that he's now the face of USA Soccer leading right up to the World Cup this summer, he needs to be in front as many American eyeballs as they can. If he's over in Everton, he's not going to be seen that much before the World Cup. The Mainstream would be lucky to get Sportscenter Hightlights of Donovan.
True, Donovan in the MLS isn't going to do much for the diehards that already have the passion for the beautiful game. But it would help with attacting more of the fringe type fans to games, parents of future MLS players probably want to see a star in the league there. And given that he's now the face of USA Soccer leading right up to the World Cup this summer, he needs to be in front as many American eyeballs as they can. If he's over in Everton, he's not going to be seen that much before the World Cup. The Mainstream would be lucky to get Sportscenter Hightlights of Donovan.
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