Broth3r, If I'm right, isn't the pronunciation "Hoze"?
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It isn't, at least not here.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=idLG6jh23yE
Nike's heating up stuff for the WC.
man, 2-0 for inter...
I'm german and live in italy. Possibly the most horrible feeling ever when all the people are cheering for inter while i'm silently supporting bayern.
Although tbh bayern played terribly. Inter deserved the win.
I'm german and live in italy. Possibly the most horrible feeling ever when all the people are cheering for inter while i'm silently supporting bayern.
Although tbh bayern played terribly. Inter deserved the win.
I honestly disliked the match because of the way Inter were playing but I guess every Inter Milan match is like this...
Welcome to Italian soccer lol. Congrats to Inter!
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excellent
regarding that link broth3r posted:
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new link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEUcQ_hcYTQ
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Some questions,
-How the bloody hell, did New Zealand make it in the World Cup, well their play againt Australia, was alright in the Friendly last night, but they still got thrashed.
-Question for the Australians, do you think Australia, will get to the second round?
I reckon they will, though this is how I think they will go
Germany-Austrlia lost automatically :)
Serbia-Odds, in Aus. favor
Ghana- Maybe a draw
So I can see Germany going in, though, I reckon the decider will be Ghana vs Australia
Ghana is a pretty good soccer squad
Anotherquestion, how did USA get in?
-How the bloody hell, did New Zealand make it in the World Cup, well their play againt Australia, was alright in the Friendly last night, but they still got thrashed.
-Question for the Australians, do you think Australia, will get to the second round?
I reckon they will, though this is how I think they will go
Germany-Austrlia lost automatically :)
Serbia-Odds, in Aus. favor
Ghana- Maybe a draw
So I can see Germany going in, though, I reckon the decider will be Ghana vs Australia
Ghana is a pretty good soccer squad
Anotherquestion, how did USA get in?
My predictions for your group are completely different. For your first question, the answer definitely is "yes". If you just want me to analyse Australia's fixtures, I'd predict Australia beating Germany since they've nothing left in their team. Against Serbia, Australia don't stand a chance since Serbia is too strong and I can't care less about what the odds say. Against Ghana, I think Australia will win.
USA isn't that bad SY123.
I still can't believe Croatia didn't make it though. A stupid own goal from England cost us our spot in the world cup. Ukraine don't stand a chance at all and seriously wtf are New Zealand gonna do other then lose every match
I still can't believe Croatia didn't make it though. A stupid own goal from England cost us our spot in the world cup. Ukraine don't stand a chance at all and seriously wtf are New Zealand gonna do other then lose every match
Id rather have Rusia over Slovenia or something as well.
I dont have Foxtel, or Sattelite TV, so I dont know of this going ons, seems intresting too, Though Ghana is one of the best African teams, other than Cameroon, if Germany really did lose all of its stars, then straight fofrward for Aus, anyway.
Though, besides all the favourites (Brazil, France, Italy etc.) Australia is actually a pretty good team, compared to the other teams.
All I can say is, that I hope beyond hope that Australia vs USA, it would be sooooo cool, thats if USA get past the group stage
Though, besides all the favourites (Brazil, France, Italy etc.) Australia is actually a pretty good team, compared to the other teams.
All I can say is, that I hope beyond hope that Australia vs USA, it would be sooooo cool, thats if USA get past the group stage
Qualification does not mean much. Serbia and Montenegro qualifed with ease in first place with only one goal suffered in 2006 qualify and did a pathetic job in the world cup
not world cup related, so i thought i'd post it here:
roy hodgson named as next liverpool manager on a 3 year contract - http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/l/liverpool/8721942.stm
roy hodgson named as next liverpool manager on a 3 year contract - http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/l/liverpool/8721942.stm
Roy Hodgson is a good manager, but we'l have to see if pleasing the Liverpool fans is too much of a task for him. His first protocol is to keep Gerrard, Torres, Mascherano, and Benayoun. Then, along with Reina, Kuyt, Johnson, and Carragher (though he sucks) he has players that should perform. I'd imagine Lucas, Agger, Skrtel, and Insua will be first choice / first names on the bench still. Roy will have to dip into the market for a striker if he's allowed to, maybe Zamora?
His only chance to do well is if he does the above and brings a new team spirit to Anfield. Otherwise, Liverpool will just go downhill and they won't be top four contenders if they don't sort themselves out.
His only chance to do well is if he does the above and brings a new team spirit to Anfield. Otherwise, Liverpool will just go downhill and they won't be top four contenders if they don't sort themselves out.
Benayoun is likely to go to Chelsea. Even though Hodgson is a good manager, Benitez has squandered far too much money on mediocre players to the point where Man City will probably have a better squad after this transfer window if they buy Toure as expected.
He needs to replace Carragher, buy two quality wingers/attacking midfielders and probably another striker because I can see Jovanovic being Voronin part deux. And even the likes of Johnson, Insua, Aquilani, Agger, Lucas, Babel etc have question marks over whether they can either stay fit, are good enough or have some inherent weakness (Johnson's defending for example). Liverpool will be finishing around 5th unless Hodgson is given big money.
If Madrid come in for Gerrard, I'd snap their arms off for £25m plus and get in Ozil. He doesn't give a fuck about Liverpool anymore. But they'd still have to compete with City, Barcelona, Chelsea and Madrid who are spending ridiculous amounts, which is why their lack of a decent academy is screwing them.
He needs to replace Carragher, buy two quality wingers/attacking midfielders and probably another striker because I can see Jovanovic being Voronin part deux. And even the likes of Johnson, Insua, Aquilani, Agger, Lucas, Babel etc have question marks over whether they can either stay fit, are good enough or have some inherent weakness (Johnson's defending for example). Liverpool will be finishing around 5th unless Hodgson is given big money.
If Madrid come in for Gerrard, I'd snap their arms off for £25m plus and get in Ozil. He doesn't give a fuck about Liverpool anymore. But they'd still have to compete with City, Barcelona, Chelsea and Madrid who are spending ridiculous amounts, which is why their lack of a decent academy is screwing them.
Now the World Championships are over, it is time to use this thread again.
We could talk about the pre-rounds CL/EL.
CL preround clubs. 27/28 July and 3/4 August.
- Ajax (Netherlands)
- Celtic (Scotland)
- BSC Young Boys (Switzerland)
- AA Gent (Belgium)
- PAOK Saloniki (Greece)
- Unirea Urcizeni (Romania)
What games do you hope? Friday is the draw.
I (I am Ajax-supporter) hope.
AA Gent - Ajax
Celtic - PAOK Saloniki
Unirea Urziceni - BSC Young Boys
We could talk about the pre-rounds CL/EL.
CL preround clubs. 27/28 July and 3/4 August.
- Ajax (Netherlands)
- Celtic (Scotland)
- BSC Young Boys (Switzerland)
- AA Gent (Belgium)
- PAOK Saloniki (Greece)
- Unirea Urcizeni (Romania)
What games do you hope? Friday is the draw.
I (I am Ajax-supporter) hope.
AA Gent - Ajax
Celtic - PAOK Saloniki
Unirea Urziceni - BSC Young Boys
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