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World Soccer XXIII - "Pay" Up Pompey?
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MountieBoyOz
Eater of Worlds
Re: World Soccer XXIII - "Pay" Up Pompey?
The sound you hear is FOX execs jumping out of windows now that they can't market Messi for the final.
The sound you hear is FOX execs jumping out of windows now that they can't market Messi for the final.
ExileOnDaytonStreet
Drunkard
They'll be left with those pretty mugs of Ribery and Robben instead.
Patman
Rodent of Unusual Size
Re: World Soccer XXIII - "Pay" Up Pompey?
So Bayern scores 1 then Barca needs 6... that'd be hilarious
So Bayern scores 1 then Barca needs 6... that'd be hilarious
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Yup, especially as yesterday Barca didn't even get a shot on goal until the 69th minute. I know that home and away makes for some differences, but still....
Yup, especially as yesterday Barca didn't even get a shot on goal until the 69th minute. I know that home and away makes for some differences, but still....
MountieBoyOz
Eater of Worlds
Re: World Soccer XXIII - "Pay" Up Pompey?
Suarez gets 10 for his bite.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/22278258
Suarez gets 10 for his bite.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/22278258
ExileOnDaytonStreet
Drunkard
Re: World Soccer XXIII - "Pay" Up Pompey?
I don't know, seems like a bit of a toothless response, if you ask me.
jmh
win or lose, we booze
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I'm something of a Barca supporter (not nearly as much so as Fulham, but at least casually), and I have to say, man, Bayern are GOOD. Part of it is the amount of money they have to throw around, yes, but it's not like Barca are crying poverty either, and they just never even threatened. It'll be interesting to see if and how things change for them under Guardiola next year, but honestly, if it ain't broke...
I'm something of a Barca supporter (not nearly as much so as Fulham, but at least casually), and I have to say, man, Bayern are GOOD. Part of it is the amount of money they have to throw around, yes, but it's not like Barca are crying poverty either, and they just never even threatened. It'll be interesting to see if and how things change for them under Guardiola next year, but honestly, if it ain't broke...
ExileOnDaytonStreet
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I keep wanting to take more of an interest in Bayern, but if I hate the Yankees, Lakers, etc. in the US, why would I ever support a team that just outbuys its competition (you know, like almost every single club in Europe that has consistent domestic success?)
Edit: This is why I made my comment about Bayern's upcoming acquisition of Mario Gotze.
I keep wanting to take more of an interest in Bayern, but if I hate the Yankees, Lakers, etc. in the US, why would I ever support a team that just outbuys its competition (you know, like almost every single club in Europe that has consistent domestic success?)
Edit: This is why I made my comment about Bayern's upcoming acquisition of Mario Gotze.
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jmh
win or lose, we booze
Re: World Soccer XXIII - "Pay" Up Pompey?
If you were so inclined, you could contradict this by pointing to the fact that a lot of their current success has been built around a core of home-grown players (Lahm, Schweinsteiger, Kroos, Badstuber, Muller).
Re: World Soccer XXIII - "Pay" Up Pompey?
Because you like to support a winning team for a change??
Unfortunately for me, my interest in European soccer was piqued by the Invincibles of 2004. They played soccer in a different manner than I had ever seen before. I was entranced. Since then they've almost become a farm team for the really rich clubs. They make a lot of money (especially on transfer fees) but do not win much hardware. I think 2004 was the last time they won anything.
Because you like to support a winning team for a change??
Unfortunately for me, my interest in European soccer was piqued by the Invincibles of 2004. They played soccer in a different manner than I had ever seen before. I was entranced. Since then they've almost become a farm team for the really rich clubs. They make a lot of money (especially on transfer fees) but do not win much hardware. I think 2004 was the last time they won anything.
MountieBoyOz
Eater of Worlds
Re: World Soccer XXIII - "Pay" Up Pompey?
As United fan, it's easy.
(I liked them since I was 11 and knew nothing about the economics of world football.)
I'm surprised there was a lot of groaning at the fact United won the EPL. Usually, people despise SAF.
As for Bayern, I give them a ton of respect. Good mix of homegrown (or purchased really young) talent and smart buys.
As United fan, it's easy.
(I liked them since I was 11 and knew nothing about the economics of world football.)I'm surprised there was a lot of groaning at the fact United won the EPL. Usually, people despise SAF.
As for Bayern, I give them a ton of respect. Good mix of homegrown (or purchased really young) talent and smart buys.
ExileOnDaytonStreet
Drunkard
Re: World Soccer XXIII - "Pay" Up Pompey?
All fair points about Bayern.
My other sticking point with Bayern is that I loathe Robben. Not just for his awful theatrics and diving, but also because when I have been actively cheering for Bayern (like, say, in the CL Final against Chelsea), he's completely disappeared.
All fair points about Bayern.
My other sticking point with Bayern is that I loathe Robben. Not just for his awful theatrics and diving, but also because when I have been actively cheering for Bayern (like, say, in the CL Final against Chelsea), he's completely disappeared.
Jimjamesak
Already insane, UAA making it worse
The Bundesliga has been one of the best run leagues in the world for some time, it's finally starting to pay off huge now.Did the German Football Federation put something in the drinking water?
4-1 Dortmund in the 68th minute.
Re: World Soccer XXIII - "Pay" Up Pompey?
Other than Ajax and, to a lesser extent, Malmo FF, I do generally root against those that dominate their domestics leagues. If the Germans hold, I'd rather see BvB win number 2 than Bayern win number 5. However, I've never been able to work up that much dislike for Bayern.
Other than Ajax and, to a lesser extent, Malmo FF, I do generally root against those that dominate their domestics leagues. If the Germans hold, I'd rather see BvB win number 2 than Bayern win number 5. However, I've never been able to work up that much dislike for Bayern.
ExileOnDaytonStreet
Drunkard
Re: World Soccer XXIII - "Pay" Up Pompey?
Borussia? Really? That's pretty awesome.
Borussia? Really? That's pretty awesome.
I'm in the same boat, I think. As much as I like Bayern (and I'm a big fan of Schweinsteiger, Mueller, Kroos, Badstuber, etc.) and it would suck for them to be runners up for the third time in four years, it's more interesting to see Borussia claim some hardware.
jmh
win or lose, we booze
Re: World Soccer XXIII - "Pay" Up Pompey?
Dortmund did win the Bundesliga last year and the year before, including a league-cup double last year; it's not like they've been starved for recent success.
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