English Premier League idea

[DudyDawg]

What are they, I wanna follow one or two

I follow @espnfc for most of the score updated and transfers. They won't always post rumors, usually just report the done stuff. They will post a link to the English "Daily Mail" newspaper which is good for transfer rumor talk. There are more handles like GeniusFootball that post a lot of dumb soccer jokes and stuff but will also post transfer rumors before the papers and Espn or fox soccer

[C_Rich22]

@DeadlineDayLive, @CentreTransfer, forewarning they do tweet often. Not sure if that bothers you or not.

[CadaverDawg]

Rumor: Tottenham looking to acquire Julien Green. The Julien Green that scored on his first ever WC touch for USA vs Belgium. Cool for you 61

[TheRef]

Rumor: Tottenham looking to acquire Julien Green. The Julien Green that scored on his first ever WC touch for USA vs Belgium. Cool for whoever is following Tottenham

That would be 61

[DawgHouseUnited]

I follow @espnfc for most of the score updated and transfers. They won't always post rumors, usually just report the done stuff. They will post a link to the English "Daily Mail" newspaper which is good for transfer rumor talk. There are more handles like GeniusFootball that post a lot of dumb soccer jokes and stuff but will also post transfer rumors before the papers and Espn or fox soccer

EPL/BPL has a twitter feed also. @premierleague

[Dawg61]

Rumor: Tottenham looking to acquire Julien Green. The Julien Green that scored on his first ever WC touch for USA vs Belgium. Cool for you 61

YES!!! Please let this happen

[DudyDawg]

Would be good for them, I think better from green than anything. He won't be main guy but will get some good first team games in and it will help him adjust to the physicality of playing top flight ball. I would imagine it would be on loan, but bayern has a ton of attacking power so they may just sell

[mstatefan91]

Well Aston Villa is about to be sold so I think that's putting a bit of a damper on any buying or selling that we could be doing.

[DudyDawg]

Well Aston Villa is about to be sold so I think that's putting a bit of a damper on any buying or selling that we could be doing.

Depends on who's buying. A lot of oil people are starting to buy clubs and pump I'm huge money in transfers (Manchester city, PSG). So it could be good if he's buying to pump money in

[War Machine Dawg]

Dudy, what can you tell me about Hull City? I went over to their official page last night and did a little homework. After skimming the history, seems to me that they're a pretty pathetic team with constant money issues. Figure I'm screwed trying to keep up with them.

[DudyDawg]

Just did some research and saw that two American billionaires are trying to buy y'all. Hope they help haha

[mstatefan91]

Depends on who's buying. A lot of oil people are starting to buy clubs and pump I'm huge money in transfers (Manchester city, PSG). So it could be good if he's buying to pump money in

I agree. It could be good in the end. Looking at the past 3 seasons, something needed to be done either form the management spot (which kinda got addressed) or the owner. May not see anything out of it this season but in the future, it could prove to be profitable to the club.

Two American billionaires? Interesting

[DudyDawg]

Dudy, what can you tell me about Hull City? I went over to their official page last night and did a little homework. After skimming the history, seems to me that they're a pretty pathetic team with constant money issues. Figure I'm screwed trying to keep up with them.


Hull likely won't be the worst team in the league. They've been in and out of the first division and are a decent team. Their strength is in midfield and defense. Their best player is Tom Huddlestone IMO, a holding central midfielder. They are a typical lower level English side. Will sit back, defend, and the buildup will be slow and predicated around getting numbers into the box and crossing it in. I would project them to stay in the first division, but they will have a fight to do so most likely. Would project them between 14-17 if I'm being conservative. Not the worst team, but won't be terribly exciting haha

[Dawg61]

Dudy, what can you tell me about Hull City? I went over to their official page last night and did a little homework. After skimming the history, seems to me that they're a pretty pathetic team with constant money issues. Figure I'm screwed trying to keep up with them.

Hull City just made it to the FA Cup final vs Arsenal a month ago and barely lost 3-2 in extra time. It is considered Hull City's greatest accomplishment in their 110 year history so you are taking over a team that is playing their best futbol.

[hacker]

I give it a week before C34 shuts this down.

If he does, I'll just set up another board and we'll all take his ad revenue there.

[mstatefan91]

I'm going to follow Aston Villa this season for sure but I'm most likely bound to be a Liverpool fan/follower since one of my best friends is a huge fan and has been trying to get me into it for the past two years. That and I know most of the players. But for now it's all about the Lions/Villans

[mstatefan91]

Interesting note, Aston Villa were founding members of The Football League in 1888 and the Premier League in 1992

[smootness]

I would hate to see Julian Green to Tottenham unless it's on loan. He's come up through the Bayern Munich system, and it would be massive to have an American player emerge into playing time for them.

I know their fans don't want to lose him, either.

[DudyDawg]

I just hope you guys are mentally preparing for the ass kicking the Burnley FC Clarets are bringing

[mstatefan91]

I just hope you guys are mentally preparing for the ass kicking the Burnley FC Clarets are bringing

http://i.imgur.com/GE8ggui.gif

[smootness]

I just hope you guys are mentally preparing for the ass kicking the Burnley FC Clarets are bringing

Oh, please. Burnley couldn't even win the Championship.

QPR!!!!

We undoubtedly have the best chants in the league:

Forever and ever we'll follow our team,
We're Queens Park Rangers,
We rule supreme,
We'll never be mastered,
By you,
By you,
By you Chelsea b*stards,
We'll stick the blue flag up yer a*se,
Up yer a*se,
Up yer a*se,
From Stamford Bridge to Wembley,
We'll stick yer blue flag up yer a*se,...

Your support,
Your support,
Your support is f*cking S*it,
Your support is f*cking S*it…
(repeat)

One nil and you f*cked it up,
One nil and you f*cked it up,
One nil and you f*cked it up,
One nil and you f*cked it up,
One nil and you f*cked it up,
One nil and you f*cked it up,
One nil and you f*cked it up...

There's more where those came from.

[smootness]

Sorry, I forgot this one as well:

Your mother is your father,
Your father is your mother,
You all s**g one another
The Chelsea family...

[hacker]

amazing. British people are awesome

[mstatefan91]

amazing. British people are awesome

It helps that the country is so small. They have multiple teams in each city so real rivalries build up unlike here where there is one team per city most of the time. Obviously there are some exceptions

[Dawg61]

Oh, please. Burnley couldn't even win the Championship.

QPR!!!!

We undoubtedly have the best chants in the league:

Forever and ever we'll follow our team,
We're Queens Park Rangers,
We rule supreme,
We'll never be mastered,
By you,
By you,
By you Chelsea b*stards,
We'll stick the blue flag up yer a*se,
Up yer a*se,
Up yer a*se,
From Stamford Bridge to Wembley,
We'll stick yer blue flag up yer a*se,...

Your support,
Your support,
Your support is f*cking S*it,
Your support is f*cking S*it…
(repeat)

One nil and you f*cked it up,
One nil and you f*cked it up,
One nil and you f*cked it up,
One nil and you f*cked it up,
One nil and you f*cked it up,
One nil and you f*cked it up,
One nil and you f*cked it up...

There's more where those came from.

So how do they really feel about Chelsea? Lol hilarious can we make some Ole Miss chants like this one...

[DudyDawg]

Just wait and see. The clarets are waiting to strike, crouching quietly in the weeds!!

[Dawgowar]

Here is a Hammer I would love to see playing today....

The Terminator


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_k0c7qbk4o

[Dawgowar]

Proper Link - http://www.openplay.co.uk/blog/top-30-funniest-british-football-chants/

Funny English Football Chants - wish we could come up with stuff like this for Auburn and TSUN games.

1) ?His name is Rio and he watches from the stand?
West Ham fans in reference to Rio Ferdinand missing games due to drugs allegations and to the tune of Rio by Duran Duran

2) ?Sunday, Monday, Habib Beye. Tuesday, Wednesday, Habib Beye. Thursday, Friday, Habib Beye. Saturday, Habib Beye, rockin? all week with you!?
Sung by fans Newcastle United fans at St James? Park to the tune of Happy Days

3) Fulham fans: ?When you?re sat in row Z, and the ball hits your head, that?s Zamora, that?s Zamora?
Brighton fans: ?When the ball hits the goal, It?s not Shearer or Cole, It?s Zamora!?
Fulham and Brigton fans have different ways of paying homage to their striker Bobby Zamora, sung to the tune of Dean Martin?s ?That?s Amore?.

4) ?We?ve got Di Canio, You?ve got our stereos!?
West Ham fans to Liverpool fans, beautifully simple

5) ?We love our, Itsy Bitsy, Teeny Weeny, Baldy-headed Warren Feeney!?
Northern Ireland fans to Warren Feeney ? to the tune of ?Yellow Polka Dot Bikini? by Timmy Mallett

6) ?He?s fast, he?s red, he talks like Father Ted, Robbie Keane?
Liverpool chanting about Irish striker Robbie Keane.

7). ?Your teeth are offside, your teeth are offside, Luis Suarez, your teeth are offside?
Manchester United fans singing about Liverpool?s Luis Suarez.

8). ?You should have stayed on the telly?
Newcastle United fans to Alan Shearer, when he led the team to relegation as manager.

9). ?Deep fry yer pizzas, we?re gonna deep fry yer pizzas?
Scotland witty fans to Italy?s supporters in a World Cup qualifier in 2007.

10). ?Chelsea, wherever you may be, keep your wife from John Terry?
Chelsea fans singing about John Terry after his affair with Wayne Bridge?s ex-girlfriend, sung to the tune of Lord Of The Dance.

11) ?John Carew, Carew. He likes a lap-dance or two. He might even pay for you. John Carew, Carew? Aston Villa fans singing about John Carew, to the tune of Doris Day?s Que Sera Sera song.

12) ?Fat Eddie Murphy, you?re just a fat Eddie Murphy?
Newcastle United fans used this heckle on then-Chelsea player Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink.

13) ?You only live round the corner?
Fulham to Manchester United supporters suggesting they all live in London?

14) ?Here?s to you Asmit Begovic, City loves you more than you will know, woaaaahhhh.
Here?s to you Asmir Begovic, City loves you more than you will know, woaaaahhh.?
Stoke City fans to their goalkeeper, to the tune of Simon and Garfunkel?s Mrs Robinson.

15) ?Park park wherever you may be, you eat dogs in your country, it could be worse, you could be scouse, eating rats in your council house?
Man Utd fans chanting against Liverpool fans and also ?He shoots, he scores, he?ll eat your Labradors?

16) ?There?s only one Emile Heskey, one Emile Heskey. He used to be sh**e, but now he?s all right, Walking in a Heskey wonderland?
Birmingham City fans singing about Emile Heskey after his return to form.

17) ?He?s red, he?s sound, he?s banned from every ground, Carra?s dad, Carra?s dad.?
Sung by Liverpool fans about Jamie Carragher?s father, who was arrested at a match for being drunk.

18) ?Don?t blame it on the Biscan, don?t blame it on the Hamann, don?t blame it on the Finnan, blame it on Traore. He just can?t, he just can?t, he just can?t control his feet.?
Sung by Liverpool fans to the tune of ?Blame it on the Boogie? by Jackson 5 about Djimi Traore scoring an own goal.

19) ?There?s only one Carlton Palmer, and he smokes marijuana. He?s six foot tall and his head?s too small, Livin?in a Palmer wonderland!?
Stockport County fans singing about their manager Carlton Palmer in 2002.

20). ?It?s just like watching The Bill!?
Blackburn fans singing about the large amount of police at Ewood Park.

21). ?You?re shish, and you know you are!?
Sung by Chelsea fans at Stamford Bridge when their side played Galatasaray, a Turkish Club.

22). ?Who let the frogs out, who? who? who? who??
Leicester City fans sung this to the tune of ?Who Let the Dogs Out? by the Baha Men when playing Arsenal who notoriously have many French players

23) ?Podolski to the left of me, Walcott to the right, here I am, stuck in the middle Giroud!?
Arsenal fans chanting about their team to the tune of the Stealers ?Stuck in the Middle With You?

24) ?He?s bald, He?s red, He sleeps in Fergie?s bed! Howard Webb, Howard Webb!?
Liverpool fans against Howard Webb and Alex Ferguson

25) ?The city?s all yours, The City?s all yours, While we?re in Europe, The city?s all yours!?
Birmingham fans mocking Aston Villa whilst they were in Europe

26) ?U-N-I-T-E-D
That spells f*****g debt to me
With a knick knack paddawack give a dog a bone
Ocean Finance on the phone?
Manchester City fans taunting Manchester United fans

27) ?Van Per-sie, when the girl says no, Molest her.?
Reworking of the wonderful Artful Dodger and Craig David single ?Re-Rewind?

28) ?Nemanja, whoooah, Nemanja, whoooah, he comes from Serbia, he?ll f*****g murder ya.?
Man Utd fans about Nemanja Vidic

29) ?Stand up if you pay your tax.?
A chant aimed at Harry Redknapp by various football teams after he was investigated for tax fraud.

[WeWonItAll(Most)]

Time to give a rundown of Newcastle United. We were founded in 1892 and have been playing our main rival, Sunderland, in the Tyne-Wear Derby since 1898. Our success is seemingly similar to the Chicago Cubs, having won the First Division (forerunner to the Premier League) four times, but not since 1927. Since then, the only success we've had was winning the 1955 FA Cup. We went through some dark times in the late 2000's and were relegated down a league after the 08-09 season, but were back in the BPL after a one year absence. Since then we've had moderate success and finished right in the middle of the league at 10th last season.

Nothing about this team in terms of uniforms or nicknames are particularly catchy. The main nickname is the Magpies and a secondary nickname is "The toon", which is how the people in that region of England pronounce town. And if you want to dress like a prisoner while playing soccer, these uniforms are just for you.
http://www3.pictures.gi.zimbio.com/Newcastle+United+v+Liverpool+Premier+League+fRYEcy-8uq4l.jpg

There is no one particularly interesting on their roster that I'm aware of. I'll have to do some research to find out who all these guys are.

[Dawg61]

Good stuff thanks WeWonItAll(Most)

Still looking for more new members, come join the party

[Vandownbytheriver]

We have new kits for the 14/15 season. I'm going to order me the home one just like shown below. If I'm doing this shit, I'm doing it right!


https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BrqH6UKCIAA_hMH.png:large


https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BrqH6XDCMAAtfLc.png:large

[CadaverDawg]

We have new kits for the 14/15 season. I'm going to order me the home one just like shown below. If I'm doing this shit, I'm doing it right!


https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BrqH6UKCIAA_hMH.png:large


https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BrqH6XDCMAAtfLc.png:large

Hilarious

+1

[smootness]

There is no one particularly interesting on their roster that I'm aware of, however they did just sign Siem De Jong, one of the big bruising center backs that is currently playing for the Netherlands in the WC. Although I think he's out for the rest of the tournament with an injury.

You're actually thinking of Nigel de Jong. Siem de Jong has played for the Dutch before but sparingly and never in a WC. Siem de Jong is also an AM or striker where Nigel is a CDM and one of the best in the world, though a complete tool.

[DudyDawg]

Nigel is the one you're thinking of. Siem de Jong plays for Ajax and is a creative attacker, Nigel is a holder and rock in midfield. Haven't heard that tho, but judging on your info it's Nigel. Newcastle was down last year, but I think they rebound a bit this year and finish in the top half of the table

[DudyDawg]

I hope you guys are wearing socks in a few weeks, right before the year. I'm gonna blow them off withy Burnley and EPL preview. (Burnley wins it all)

[CadaverDawg]

Coming soon....

http://blog.audubonguides.com/files/2012/12/LDensmore_MT-Red-Lodge_Flying-trumpeter-swans-lo-res.jpg

[Dawg61]

http://golfshop-online.net/6320-241499-large/tottenham-mascot-golf-club-headcover-chirpy-the-cockerel.jpg

[Pioneer Dawg]

amazing. British people are awesome

Sometimes. Other times when Tottenham (from a highly Jewish area) travel the opposing fans often hiss very loudly mimicking gas chambers. Yes this happens. And it is extremely creepy.

[CadaverDawg]

Sometimes. Other times when Tottenham (from a highly Jewish area) travel the opposing fans often hiss very loudly mimicking gas chambers. Yes this happens. And it is extremely creepy.

Holy shit. Video?

[Pioneer Dawg]

Holy shit. Video?

This type of stuff is very common in soccer. Nothing is off limits.

[CadaverDawg]

http://www.globalpost.com/dispatches/globalpost-blogs/belief/tottenham-hotspur-anti-semitic-yids

"Fans of arch rival Feyenoord from Rotterdam, often taunt Ajax fans by making a hissing sound, meant to mimic gas being released into a gas chamber.

Similar kinds of unpleasantness surround Spurs matches. At one Arsenal-Spurs match I attended, I heard an Arsenal supporter say, "Hitler was right, should have thrown them in the ovens." "

[Dawg61]

Sometimes. Other times when Tottenham (from a highly Jewish area) travel the opposing fans often hiss very loudly mimicking gas chambers. Yes this happens. And it is extremely creepy.

Time to sign the Bear Jew

http://meisterkitty.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/inglourious-basterds-eli-roth.jpg

[WeWonItAll(Most)]

You're actually thinking of Nigel de Jong. Siem de Jong has played for the Dutch before but sparingly and never in a WC. Siem de Jong is also an AM or striker where Nigel is a CDM and one of the best in the world, though a complete tool.

Ah, thanks. I saw de Jong and figured it was him! I'll fix it later

[DudyDawg]

Soccer fans are ruthless. Comes with the territory. Trust me, the Tottenham fans had just as good a comeback to send the Arsenal fans way to be sure

[smootness]

Nigel is the one you're thinking of. Siem de Jong plays for Ajax and is a creative attacker, Nigel is a holder and rock in midfield. Haven't heard that tho, but judging on your info it's Nigel. Newcastle was down last year, but I think they rebound a bit this year and finish in the top half of the table

Siem is the one who just signed with Newcastle, he was right about that. Nigel is still with Milan for all I know.

[DudyDawg]

Oh really? Nice. He's a good sign for them. He's tall but a good creator and will help out with what they lost from Yohan Cabaye. Good signing

[Dawg61]

Hey farley what website is that? I wanna make some Tottenham ones

[DudyDawg]

http://www.espnfc.com/story/1931800/marvin-sordell-joins-burnley-from-bolton-while-matt-taylor-arrives-from-west-ham

Burnley starting to make some moves baby!! Hope these new players are doing arm workouts, because they'll need the muscle for all the silverware we will be raising!!!!!!!!!!!

[DudyDawg]

Here is the latest transfer rumor page on ESPNFC. Lots of you guys will be interested to see you team's activities!!!
http://www.espnfc.us/blog/transfer-talk/79/post/1931308/petr-cechdeandre-yedlinrio-ferdinand-are-hot-names-on-the-european-football-club-transfer-market

[dickiedawg]

If round 2 happens I want in.

[Vandownbytheriver]

Hey farley what website is that? I wanna make some Tottenham ones

I found that on the West Ham website. Most EPL teams have great sites. I need to find that cheap jersey site. I could get the jersey for the cheap and have it printed here.

[Vandownbytheriver]

Here are all of the new kits announced for the EPL so far.

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/premier-league-kits-201415-check-3807347

[CadaverDawg]

I found that on the West Ham website. Most EPL teams have great sites. I need to find that cheap jersey site. I could get the jersey for the cheap and have it printed here.

Here's the one everybody on SPS used to mention...

http://gbcinternetenforcement.net/13-8870

Looks like the site got shut down.

[DudyDawg]

Used that site to get a Michael Jordan NBA all star game jersey for like $18 haha. Was a matter of time for it to get shut down

[Dawg61]

If round 2 happens I want in.

Awesome!! Welcome to the party dickiedawg, we have 5 teams and are looking for 15 more for the round 2 draft.

[Dawgowar]

Awesome!! Welcome to the party dickiedawg, we have 5 teams and are looking for 15 more for the round 2 draft.

Sorry - Man United before this and keeping them. Enjoying watching you guys do this though.

[Dawgowar]

Okay guys - for each of your efforts: Daily Mail Sports Section. Click on the Crest of your team across the top. It will take you to the team page. The Daily Mail is tabloid like all the UK papers are but not as bad as some. Their sports reporting is decent. Scroll down past the day's stories and you will see tabs for 'Past Hour', 'Today' etc - these links will take you to a variety of pages you can use going forward to track your clubs. Hope it helps.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/matchzone/index.html#results

[Dawg61]

Sorry - Man United before this and keeping them. Enjoying watching you guys do this though.

Haha you don't have to change allegiance just glad to have you contribute. You sure you don't want a team to report on?

[smootness]

Looks like QPR may be signing old-as-dirt Rio Ferdinand from Man U and Ajax striker Kolbeinn Sigporsson. We're coming for you!

Also, looks like Yedlin may be signed by Roma and then loaned to Genoa, which would be huge for him.

[DudyDawg]

Rio would help. His brother is still there isn't he? Could see and all Ferdinand back line

[Dawgowar]

Haha you don't have to change allegiance just glad to have you contribute. You sure you don't want a team to report on?

Who's left?

[Dawgowar]

Looks like QPR may be signing old-as-dirt Rio Ferdinand from Man U and Ajax striker Kolbeinn Sigporsson. We're coming for you!

Also, looks like Yedlin may be signed by Roma and then loaned to Genoa, which would be huge for him.

Excellent for the USA too - no league puts more emphasis on defense than the italians. I can watch highlights of Maldini, Nesta or Cannavaro as easily as EPL goal scoring highlights. Yedlin would thrive there. Learn a ton. Genoa would give him playing time. Great news.

[Dawg61]

Who's left?

5 players have joined waiting on 15 others and then I'll randomly draw teams for each one. Only one team is off the board, Man City.

[Dawgowar]

5 players have joined waiting on 15 others and then I'll randomly draw teams for each one. Only one team is off the board, Man City.

I'm in - and since I can't get United most likely please do NOT give me any of the other three big four )Liverpool, Chelsea, Arsenal. Unless of course I can insult them.

[Dawg61]

I'm in - and since I can't get United most likely please do NOT give me any of the other three big four )Liverpool, Chelsea, Arsenal. Unless of course I can insult them.

Boom!! Welcome to the party Dawgowar, 6 new players have joined waiting on 14 more for a full draft. You have 16 of 19 odds you won't get a big four or you can dive on a grenade right now. (Grenade guarantees you it's not a top 4 but it also guarantees you it's a lesser known club). Staying in the draft is more fun though.

[Dawg61]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bru2MM2IAAAw5mS.jpg

#8 Pauhlino is a Spur

[Tbonewannabe]

I am also interested. I don't know anything about soccer that I haven't learned watching the world cup.

[Dawg61]

I am also interested. I don't know anything about soccer that I haven't learned watching the world cup.

Awesome!! Tbonewannabe has joined the party, 7 new owners have joined waiting on 13 more for a full second draft.

[mstatefan91]

Our biggest news so far is hiring Roy Keane as an assistant manager and Lerner selling the team. Puts Paul Lambert and Co. on a tight budget to buy players. Hope we keep Benteke or we will be seriously fukked this season and 100% fighting not to get relegated. Damn

[TheRef]

Good news out of Leicester City. Our captain Wes Morgan just signed a contract to stay through 2017. He's been with the team the past 2 seasons and was named the captain last year. Last year, the back line for LCFC was one of the best in the second-tier giving up only 43 goals all season. Three veterans anchor the back line. Morgan has over 500 career caps within the league. I'm looking forward to this coming up seasons for the Foxes. I think we can stay out of the relegation zone.

[Dawg61]

#5 Vertonghen for Belgium plays for Tottenham

[CadaverDawg]

Club Captain Ashley Williams inks a new 4 year deal, ending speculation that he may leave. The stars are aligning. #Swans

http://hdwallpaperfootballs.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Swansea-City-Wallpaper-HD-2013-3.jpg

[DudyDawg]

#5 Vertonghen for Belgium plays for Tottenham
He's a center back playing make shift left back for Belgium. He's gonna wish he stayed in waffle land when the buzz saw that is Burnley FC comes to town

[Dawgowar]

Boom!! Welcome to the party Dawgowar, 6 new players have joined waiting on 14 more for a full draft. You have 16 of 19 odds you won't get a big four or you can dive on a grenade right now. (Grenade guarantees you it's not a top 4 but it also guarantees you it's a lesser known club). Staying in the draft is more fun though.

Let the dice roll - will take what I get. "Reporting' is a very broad brush....particularly if it involves Man Shitty or the Scousers

[Dawgowar]

Our biggest news so far is hiring Roy Keane as an assistant manager and Lerner selling the team. Puts Paul Lambert and Co. on a tight budget to buy players. Hope we keep Benteke or we will be seriously fukked this season and 100% fighting not to get relegated. Damn

Ah, Keano - just wish you could let him play again.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_st29mlQwU

[mstatefan91]

Bump

[TheRef]

I'm loving the owners supporting their clubs by Avatar or Signature.



Or in my case, both.

[Dawg61]

I'm loving the owners supporting their clubs by Avatar or Signature.

Me too, it'd be great if all team owners can do this so everyone will know which team you have when you post. Thanks


For anyone wanting to be included we will hold another draft for team owners once I get 13 more names. We currently have 7 new owners waiting to find out their team so come on down and join the EPL party.

[smootness]

Done.

I've seen at least one report linking Matt Besler to QPR as well. That's all I've seen, but who knows.

[SignalToNoise]

Ok so I have a really stupid idea that could turn out to be very fun if I get enough participants. Here goes. It seems like we have a good amount of posters that would like to start following the EPL more and really have no clue which team is their favorite so I will assign you one team randomly through the draw of the hat. Each poster gets one team and your responsibility for your team is to keep up with them for this next season and give at least one post about their week. There are twenty teams in the EPL for this next season. Who wants in? I need 19 more names. These are the teams for this upcoming season.

http://www.premierleague.com/en-gb/matchday/league-table.html


Ok so this seems to be popular so far. We are taking names for the second draft. You will have a buddy to root with. I'll keep doing this as many times as demand warrants. 7 owners are currently waiting for 13 others to join for a full 2nd draft.

I am interested also, but I have been an Aston Villa fan for several years and would prefer to root for them instead of being assigned a random team. If that's cool then count me in.

[hacker]

@Dawg61 and other organizers, question:

What is the format of this? Are we going to start a new thread for each team? A thread for the whole thing seems like it would get pretty hard to keep up with.

Do you think they'd give us our own subforum so we don't dirty up the main forum? If not, should I set up a new board (I've hosted several boards before)?

[Pioneer Dawg]

@Dawg61 and other organizers, question:

What is the format of this? Are we going to start a new thread for each team? A thread for the whole thing seems like it would get pretty hard to keep up with.

Do you think they'd give us our own subforum so we don't dirty up the main forum? If not, should I set up a new board (I've hosted several boards before)?

One thread a week (Tuesdays?) Everyone give their updates there

[Vandownbytheriver]

My boys are going after Islam Slimani, the best player on the Algerian National Team. He scored twice in the World Cup and is only 26, so he has a bright future ahead. The Hammers are also signed 19 year old phenom Diego Poyet. We got him on a 4 year deal, so he can make his mark on the EPL while wearing the Claret and Blue. To sure up the defense, we went out and snatched up Aaron Cresswell from Ipswich. He's another young, talented guy to keep an eye on.

And here are a few of our chants. Like State fans, you can appreciate the love/hate relationship these guys have with their team.

http://fanchants.co.uk/football-songs/west_ham-chants/lets-pretend-we-scored-a-goal/

http://fanchants.co.uk/football-songs/west_ham-chants/im-forever-blowing-bubbles/

http://fanchants.co.uk/football-songs/west_ham-chants/who-the-****ing-hell-are-you-3/

[hacker]

^ Slimani was one of my favorite players from the WC this year

[Dawg61]

I am interested also, but I have been an Aston Villa fan for several years and would prefer to root for them instead of being assigned a random team. If that's cool then count me in.

Alright!! SignalToNoise has joined the party, we need 12 more for a full 2nd draft. S2N you don't have to change allegiance we just ask you report something small about your drafted team each week.

[War Machine Dawg]

Damn, 2nd Draft is filling up fast. I honestly didn't think we'd even sniff another 20. This could be crazy fun.

Also, check out my new sig. The Tiiiiiigahhs have gone on a spending spree this offseason. Well.....a spending spree for them. We shall not be relegated!!

[Dawg61]

Damn, 2nd Draft is filling up fast. I honestly didn't think we'd even sniff another 20. This could be crazy fun.

Also, check out my new sig. The Tiiiiiigahhs have gone on a spending spree this offseason. Well.....a spending spree for them. We shall not be relegated!!

Gonna be a blood bath in here! Can't wait

[WeWillScrewItUp]

Go ahead and count me in for the 2nd draft. This looks like it could be fun

[CadaverDawg]

Pretty amazed at the amount of participants so far. Never would have guessed we'd have 1 full draft, much less 2. This is going to be fun.

[Dawgowar]

One thread a week (Tuesdays?) Everyone give their updates there

Needs to be Thursdays or Fridays - too much happens between a Tuesday and Saturday/Sunday match days. Also, as season progresses with FA Cup matches, Champions League, Europa League etc there will be news on top of news.

Add to that Newcastle fans punching police horses, Arsenal-Totenham fans rioting, and things will get out of hand quickly.

[Dawgowar]

Pretty amazed at the amount of participants so far. Never would have guessed we'd have 1 full draft, much less 2. This is going to be fun.

United open up against the Swans. Wonder if UK Game Day will be there.

[CadaverDawg]

United open up against the Swans. Wonder if UK Game Day will be there.

Haha, I'm wondering if the Swans should even show up, much less Gameday

[Dawgowar]

On any given match day.....

"At the Swans we fight for those inches! We peck and web foot slap ourselves and everyone one around us for this inches! When you look into the eyes of the fowl next to you, you will see a bird who will go that inch with you..."

[Dawg61]

Go ahead and count me in for the 2nd draft. This looks like it could be fun

Boom!! Welcome to the party WeWillScrewItUp, you're team #9, we are waiting on 11 more and we'll have a full 2nd draft.

[Tbonewannabe]

Needs to be Thursdays or Fridays - too much happens between a Tuesday and Saturday/Sunday match days. Also, as season progresses with FA Cup matches, Champions League, Europa League etc there will be news on top of news.

Add to that Newcastle fans punching police horses, Arsenal-Totenham fans rioting, and things will get out of hand quickly.

I also like their beer. I know absolutely nothing about any of the teams but I do like Arsenal's cannon. That is the only one besides Manchester United and Manchester City that I have heard of.

[Dawgowar]

I also like their beer. I know absolutely nothing about any of the teams but I do like Arsenal's cannon. That is the only one besides Manchester United and Manchester City that I have heard of.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTsxZPJDcUY

[Dawg61]

I also like their beer. I know absolutely nothing about any of the teams but I do like Arsenal's cannon. That is the only one besides Manchester United and Manchester City that I have heard of.

Haha Donkey Puncher I have good news for you, you're about to learn a whole lot more about all these teams.


http://youtu.be/Ud68cBVIqfc

[thedawg]

Im in

[Dawg61]

Im in

Yes!! thedawg has joined the party!! You're team #10 waiting on 10 more and we will have our 2nd draft. Awesome

[Pioneer Dawg]

Smootness there is a documentary known as "The Four Year Plan" about QPR you may want to check out

[Tbonewannabe]

When I think of punching a horse, I think of Mongo punching the horse in Blazing Saddles.

[Dawg61]

When I think of punching a horse, I think of Mongo punching the horse in Blazing Saddles.


http://youtu.be/O8cDfnQD0ws

[mstatefan91]

[video=youtube;OTsxZPJDcUY]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTsxZPJDcUY[/video
Nice tackle by the police officer

[Dawgowar]

Nice tackle by the police officer

One does not simply smack one of her Majesty's Horses. Dude ended up getting a few months in the Ye Olde Pokey for that swipe at the horse. All because they lost to their rivals and were mad at their own Manager.

[mstatefan91]

One does not simply smack one of her Majesty's Horses. Dude ended up getting a few months in the Ye Olde Pokey for that swipe at the horse. All because they lost to their rivals and were mad at their own Manager.

Only a few months? I was expecting more. I would have figured it would be viewed the same as attacking an actual police officer which was probably his aim.

[Dawgowar]

Only a few months? I was expecting more. I would have figured it would be viewed the same as attacking an actual police officer which was probably his aim.

I did too. The outcry was huge. I mean the whole city erupted over the game. Hundreds arrested. A horse get's hit - they wanted him thrown in the tower of London

[It_Could_Happen]

I'll join put me in for the 2nd draft too.

[Dawg61]

I'll join put me in for the 2nd draft too.

Awesome!! It_Could_Happen has joined the party, you're team #11 we are waiting on 9 more owners to join and we will have a full 2nd round draft.

[War Machine Dawg]

Only a few months? I was expecting more. I would have figured it would be viewed the same as attacking an actual police officer which was probably his aim.

I'm shocked it isn't. I know if you attack a service animal in the U.S., you'll be charged as assaulting a LEO.

[Intramural All-American]

Awesome!! It_Could_Happen has joined the party, you're team #11 we are waiting on 9 more owners to join and we will have a full 2nd round draft.

Are you counting one of the 2 Man City people in this number, as well? We could always move one of them to the second Man City.

[Dawg61]

Are you counting one of the 2 Man City people in this number, as well? We could always move one of them to the second Man City.

Yes that person is accounted for in this 2nd draft. They keep Man C. and the other 19 will draft randomly. Just need 9 more. I could pass out teams now but that makes the draft way way less exciting. I feel confident we can get 9 more before August 16.

[msu4life07]

Count me in.

[Dawg61]

Count me in.

Great!!! Welcome to the board and welcome to the party msu4life07!! We now have 12 new owners and are waiting on 8 more and we will draft.

[smootness]

Smootness there is a documentary known as "The Four Year Plan" about QPR you may want to check out

Thanks! I'll definitely check it out.

[smootness]

It looks like there may be a chance that Loic Remy, French striker, stays at QPR despite rumors of him possibly leaving for Tottenham or Arsenal. We've also been mentioned as a favorite for Holland's most-capped defender, Ron Vlaar, who is current at Aston Villa. Man U has also been rumored to be in the mix, but things are looking up for the R's!

[Dawg61]

Looks like Tottenham got a new coach and I have a new show to watch


http://youtu.be/6KeG_i8CWE8

[bgdog]

Great!!! Welcome to the board and welcome to the party msu4life07!! We now have 12 new owners and are waiting on 8 more and we will draft.

I'm so ready for these spots to fill up so I can get my assignment

[Dawg61]

I'm so ready for these spots to fill up so I can get my assignment

Me too man, shouldn't take long I hope

[mstatefan91]

It looks like there may be a chance that Loic Remy, French striker, stays at QPR despite rumors of him possibly leaving for Tottenham or Arsenal. We've also been mentioned as a favorite for Holland's most-capped defender, Ron Vlaar, who is current at Aston Villa. Man U has also been rumored to be in the mix, but things are looking up for the R's!

I really hope you don't get Vlaar. If we lose him and Benteke, we are sunk...

[Vandownbytheriver]

I'm ready for the season to start so I can start drinking and picking fights with other people, Hammers style! I'm forever blowing bubbles....

[DudyDawg]

Dawgs, piece of insight for your signature thing. When you put Tottenham, you put Hotspurs after. So they are the Tottenham Hotspurs, or just Spurs for short. Use Spurs if you don't say Tottenham first, Hotspur if you do.

[DudyDawg]

Transfer news: Willy Caballero (GK) moves from Malaga to Manchester City for 6 mil
Ashley Cole: Chelsea-Roma (free)
Tom Ince: Blackpool-Hull City (undisclosed)
Chris Baird: Burnley-West Brom (free)
Steven Reid: West Brom-Burnley (free)

[War Machine Dawg]

For those who know more than me, I'm assuming Ince to Hull is a good thing for the Tiiiiigahhs?

[DudyDawg]

Yes, his father used to be England's captain and is now a coach. He had reportedly gotten interest from Inter Milan this offseason, and should help the Tigers' attack a bunch

[Dawg61]

For those who know more than me, I'm assuming Ince to Hull is a good thing for the Tiiiiigahhs?

His dad is a legend in England and was the team captain for England's international team. Tom is his son and is young but has gotten a lot of experience already. Sounds like an up and comer.


Notice: this information was ripped straight from Wiki as I also have no fu@king clue who this guy is

[DudyDawg]

Transfer news- Gareth Barry signs a three year deal with Everton, per ESPNFC. He last played for Manchester City and on loan at Everton.

[CadaverDawg]

The Swans aren't making big moves right now, primarily because we value experience and continuity.

We also may break out the "Flying V" ala Mighty Ducks this season. Prepare yourselves.....#SCTTT #SwansBeStruttin

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Jqc3hK6pKng/S_Z4fYy0SvI/AAAAAAAAMzo/1tRapP--rR4/s1600/swan+dance+may+17+2010+370.jpg

[Dawg61]

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-viT5H92um5A/UYVGzyQE6FI/AAAAAAAACqs/SV_lBa-vDhc/s1600/2vsjhjp.gif

[hacker]

<----

Check the avatar

[TheRef]

<----

Check the avatar

I like it a lot, Hacker

[Pioneer Dawg]

Man U looking to sign Di Maria from Real Madrid and Mats Hummels from Dortmund. We won't stand for another year like last year.

[DudyDawg]

Di Maria is only one I see leaving. Not necessarily to United, but it looks more and more like we are going to sell him to make room for James Rodriguez. Hopefully we keep both, but unfortunately I don't think we can. I would put Angel going to 1.) Arsenal 2.) United 3.) Chelsea based on what I've read and such.

I think Hummels will stay in Dortmund for one more year and then move to Real, Bayern, or to the EPL with Chelsea, United, or City.

[DudyDawg]

Also in spanish transfer news, looks like Bayern Munich and Croatia striker Mario Mandzukic is for sure going to Atletico Madrid. Good pick up for them to help fill the hole left by Diego Costa. Although I hate them

[TheRef]

Leicester City is proud to announce that we have resigned David Nugent to a 2-year deal with the club. The 29 year old forward has been with the team for three years and his previous contract expired this summer. He played in all 46 matches last year and scored over 20 goals in that time. He also had 12 assists during the season, enough for third in the championship tier last year. Last year, LCFC was undefeated in games where Nugent scored and only failed to win once. He has previously played in the EPL with Portsmouth and when he was on loan with Burnley. In his EPL career, he has amassed 9 goals in 64 appearances.

[DudyDawg]

You may all find this funny. Barcelona accidentally reported the transfer of Alexis Sanchez to Arsenal on their own website before the deal was complete. Whoops
http://as.com/diarioas/2014/07/10/english/1405004122_585054.html

[DudyDawg]

http://www.espnfc.us/blog/transfer-talk/79/post/1942696/transfer-talk-chronicles-all-the-latest-football-transfer-rumours-for-la-ligaserie-abundesliga-and-the-premier-league


Here are the latest English and European transfer rumors and updates.

[hacker]

This consolidated schedule is even better than the foxsports one that I found. Here's Aug 16:

http://www.espnfc.us/scores?date=20140816

[David Luiz's Afro]

Eu quero em!

[Dawg61]

Eu quero em!


Haha awesome!! David Luiz's Afro (best name ever) has joined the party. We now have 13 new owners waiting on just 7 more and we will have a full 2nd draft.

[CadaverDawg]

The Swans have signed Bafe Gomis. There were fears that Wilfred Bony may leave for Newcastle United, but now it appears the plan is for the two to play along side one another. This looks like a huge piece to the "Shock the World" puzzle. Read it in weep, boys. It's going to be a long year for the favorites.

http://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/jun/24/bafetimbi-gomis-agrees-terms-swansea-rumours-bony-leave


http://footballpictures.net/data/media/529/swansea_city_2012_1280x1024.jpg

[DudyDawg]

Are you talking about Bafetembi Gomis from Lyon? He's a huge signing for them

[CadaverDawg]

Are you talking about Bafetembi Gomis from Lyon? He's a huge signing for them

Yes

[DudyDawg]

Nice. Although that leads me to believe that Michu is gone. May have already happened.

[mstatefan91]

Looks like Aston Villa have signed Kieran Richardson from Fulham. Well at least we got someone!

[Dawg61]

Spurs just renewed France's goalkeeper for 5 more years

http://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/jul/10/hugo-lloris-tottenham-hotspur-new-contract

[DudyDawg]

Official: Luis "Jaws" Suarez signea with Barcelona for a transfer fee believed to be around $90 million.

[CadaverDawg]

Nice. Although that leads me to believe that Michu is gone. May have already happened.

I'll try to find out.

[hacker]

Arsenal got Alexis Sanchez playing alongside Mesut Ozil

new "kits":
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BsN5__7CIAANzPq.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BsNw36sCMAEEROc.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BsNwsbvCUAAwS6b.jpg

[TheRef]

I like your dark and light. Don't like the yellow in your alternates.

[DudyDawg]

Kept the colors, but switched from Nike to Puma, so the style is quite a bit different. I like the old ones better tho

[TheRef]

Kept the colors, but switched from Nike to Puma, so the style is quite a bit different. I like the old ones better tho

Very true. The old Nike Gunner kits were awesome.

[hacker]

I might buy the blue one. Gonna go all in w/ Brother Farley.

[Vandownbytheriver]

I might buy the blue one. Gonna go all in w/ Brother Farley.

If you're gonna do it, do it right. If I had gotten Liverpool I would have to get me a King James #6 jersey.

[hacker]

I wish we had separate threads for each team, or its own subforum for these updates, but here's the latest on the Arsenal.

- The coach's ****in' name is Arsene.
- We are looking to swoop up 20-year-old Javier Manquillo from Atletico Madrid.
- We are looking to grab German Sami Khedira from Real Madrid.
- We may let some Egyptian guy come over on trial basis.

So, we have raided the 3 top teams in La Liga in the past week (also Barcelona for Alexis Sanchez). Didn't DudyDawg say La Liga is better?

[mstatefan91]

Seattle and Portland are playing on ESPN2 if anyone cares to watch. First half still

[War Machine Dawg]

What I'd like to do to Curmudgeon......

http://i.imgur.com/IjKGT4c.gif

[mstatefan91]

Wait wtf? Why are we in Bovine Scatology?

[Dawg61]

Wait wtf? Why are we in Bovine Scatology?

Curmudgeon is why. Damn it is going to be more difficult to add 7 more for the 2nd draft over here but I still feel confident it'll get done. Have over a month left till kickoff.

[I seen it dawg]

How much time realistically do you need to fill your spots?

[Dawg61]

How much time realistically do you need to fill your spots?

We've had 33 posters join since I put out the idea so it is fine if it's moved over here I will just put a heading for a thread "Looking for 7 posters EPL league" or something like that. August 16th is when the league starts. It's no biggie.

[I seen it dawg]

I'm moving it back. I'm Charlie Brown tonite.

[DudyDawg]

I wish we had separate threads for each team, or its own subforum for these updates, but here's the latest on the Arsenal.

- The coach's ****in' name is Arsene.
- We are looking to swoop up 20-year-old Javier Manquillo from Atletico Madrid.
- We are looking to grab German Sami Khedira from Real Madrid.
- We may let some Egyptian guy come over on trial basis.

So, we have raided the 3 top teams in La Liga in the past week (also Barcelona for Alexis Sanchez). Didn't DudyDawg say La Liga is better?


Yes, I did. And the leading scorer of the EPL just moved to La Liga. La Liga has less money (other than Real Madrid and barca), but more talent in the mid and lower level teams. That's why they've been so dominant in champions and Europa league while English teams have had almost no success

[LiterallyPolice]

Hey guys.... Sign me up! I want in on this.

[DudyDawg]

Hey guys.... Sign me up! I want in on this.

Nice. LP is in the boat. What's the count 61?

[TheRef]

Nice. LP is in the boat. What's the count 61?

I believe that's 14 for the next draft. 6 more left if I remember.

[DudyDawg]

Looks like that makes 34 for this idea and 1 against it. I think the board has spoken, I seen it

[LiterallyPolice]

When will I know my team? There's research to be done!

[TheRef]

When will I know my team? There's research to be done!

We'll select teams once all 20 slots have been filled for Draft #2.

[DudyDawg]

When will I know my team? There's research to be done!

I believe dawg61 is waiting until we get the full second batch of twenty so we can do a full draft. So likely pretty soon since we have 14 in the second draft.

[War Machine Dawg]

When will I know my team? There's research to be done!

I'm not 61, but the standard answer is "as soon as we get 20 new owners, i.e. 6 more owners." What's that time frame look like? Can't tell you, but it'll likely be before the EPL season starts in mid-August.

[LiterallyPolice]

That's what I figured... I just saw teams being assigned immediately earlier in the thread (unless I read it wrong).

[TheRef]

That's what I figured... I just saw teams being assigned immediately earlier in the thread (unless I read it wrong).

well that's only if you decide to fall on the grenade (aka get one of the newcomers to EPL)

[DudyDawg]

Well, when we started a few of us (ref, myself) volunteered to take a shit team so that others trying to get into the game would get a higher chance of a good team. So we had a few right away but he did a live draft once we got 20

[Dawg61]

Hey guys.... Sign me up! I want in on this.

BOOM!!! LiterallyPolice has joined the party!! That makes 14 new owners waiting on just 6 more and we can do a full 2nd draft. I am Literally excited about you joining the league bro.

[Dawg61]

That's what I figured... I just saw teams being assigned immediately earlier in the thread (unless I read it wrong).

It's more fun for you and everyone else if you can just hold out till the full 20 fill up. Glad you joined the party!

[mstatefan91]

Seattle wins 2-0. Good performance by Dempsey

[FatDrunkandStupidDawg]

The best part of this whole thing is that Crumudgeons vocal disdain for this thread will make it more popular than it already was and help us to fill the 2nd draft much faster... Marketing genius!

[DudyDawg]

Seattle wins 2-0. Good performance by Dempsey

Exciting second half. Those Seattle fans are awesome. They just had 64,000 for an MLS game. And people can't see the growth of the game here....

[DudyDawg]

The best part of this whole thing is that Crumudgeons vocal disdain for this thread will make it more popular than it already was and help us to fill the 2nd draft much faster... Marketing genius!

Haha I was just thinking that myself. He unintentionally poured gas on the fire we have burning, thinking he was pouring water

[TheRef]

Exciting second half. Those Seattle fans are awesome. They just had 64,000 for an MLS game. And people can't see the growth of the game here....

Seattle and Portland have some of the most rabid fan bases in the MLS. Good rivalry too.

[mstatefan91]

Exciting second half. Those Seattle fans are awesome. They just had 64,000 for an MLS game. And people can't see the growth of the game here....

People don't want to see the growth even though it's there for whatever reason/insecurity that they have. It will still take some time for the general population of the USA to appreciate and respect soccer as a sport. The World Cup definitely helps and if ESPN would advertise big MLS games then that would help overall too.

[Intramural All-American]

Dudy, I gotta disagree with you here. I think at the top La Liga is better, but the BPL is much deeper. For the past 10 years until this one, it has literally been Real Madrid and Barcelona +18 other teams. In that time only Valencia has finished in the top 2 and that was once in 07-08. Also in that time, 5 different EPL teams have finished in the top 2 (Man U, Man City, Arsenal, Liverpool, and Chelsea). There were more players from the EPL than any other league in the World cup by a long shot.

[DudyDawg]

People don't want to see the growth even though it's there for whatever reason/insecurity that they have. It will still take some time for the general population of the USA to appreciate and respect soccer as a sport. The World Cup definitely helps and if ESPN would advertise big MLS games then that would help overall too.

Yup, and with new tv deals w MLS and ESPN/NBC that advertising will start to happen a lot more

[preachermatt83]

sign me up! Lets do this!!

http://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/ignore_jpg_scale_medium/0/1992/2638776-tumblr_inline_n3in2ww96r1qbygev.gif

http://reactiongifs.me/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/ready-to-fight-bruce-lee.gif

http://www.reactiongifs.us/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/ready_to_fight_ernest.gif

[Dawg61]

sign me up! Lets do this!!

Awesome!!! Welcome to the party preachermatt83!! That makes 15 new owners and we are just waiting on 5 more and we will have a full 2nd draft.

[DudyDawg]

Dudy, I gotta disagree with you here. I think at the top La Liga is better, but the BPL is much deeper. For the past 10 years until this one, it has literally been Real Madrid and Barcelona +18 other teams. In that time only Valencia has finished in the top 2 and that was once in 07-08. Also in that time, 5 different EPL teams have finished in the top 2 (Man U, Man City, Arsenal, Liverpool, and Chelsea). There were more players from the EPL than any other league in the World cup by a long shot.

I'm not saying that it's a more competitive league, but it is a better one. In the times the la Liga teams play the EPL ones in Europe, they win. Last year alone, the semi finals of the champions league had 3 teams of four from la Liga. The Europa league also had three la Liga teams in the last four. La Liga has a toooon of young talent that moves from the smaller teams to real Madrid and Barcelona and over seas, but while they are at those smaller teams in La Liga, those teams are good. Look at Valencia. They've recently had David silva, jordi alba, and more that are dominating at big clubs. I kind of look at it like inter conference play. La Liga has dominated it lately

[Dawg61]

The best part of this whole thing is that Crumudgeons vocal disdain for this thread will make it more popular than it already was and help us to fill the 2nd draft much faster... Marketing genius!

Haha so far I have enjoyed at least 3 of your 4 posts very much. Post more often.

[War Machine Dawg]

Preacher, I'm totally stealing that Jon Snow GIF. It's awesome.

[DudyDawg]

Jesus Navas, Alvaro Negredo of Manchester city were at Sevilla, a team that was in the semi finals of Europa league a few years back and this year, with 0 EPL teams in it

[WeWonItAll(Most)]

So far Man U has missed out on two elite players in Angel de Maria and Toni Kroos due to the fact they won't be participating in the Champions League next year. PSG is thought to be in the lead for Angel de Maria now.

[preachermatt83]

Preacher, I'm totally stealing that Jon Snow GIF. It's awesome.

haha! I don't know how Ive just found it but I laughed something serious when I saw it.

[preachermatt83]

haha! I don't know how Ive just found it but I laughed something serious when I saw it.

I thought... how appropriate. lol

[DudyDawg]

So far Man U has missed out on two elite players in Angel de Maria and Toni Kroos due to the fact they won't be participating in the Champions League next year. PSG is thought to be in the lead for Angel de Maria now.

Yeah, sadly it looks like my Madridistas will be without angel next year. That means we will bring in James Rodriguez, so that's great, but I will miss Di Maria. He had a huuuuge year for us. Maybe, just maybe, we find a way to hold onto him.

Also, looks more and more like Kroos to Real Madrid is happening

[Dawg61]

Exciting second half. Those Seattle fans are awesome. They just had 64,000 for an MLS game. And people can't see the growth of the game here....

Seattle is a very cool city. My sister lives there. Last year I caught a Seahawks game and a Mariners game and this year I plan on adding the Sounders to the list if possible (might not be though since they play where the Seahawks play at Century Link or the Clink if you wanna sound like a Seattle native). The green you see on the Sounders kits and the Seahawks is the same green that is the color of the Xbox Live symbol that pops up. Reason is because Microsoft is part owner of both franchises.


http://youtu.be/nsYdo9iMIIs

[War Machine Dawg]

I thought... how appropriate. lol

You and I may not always see eye-to-eye, but you seem like a good dude. And we seem to have similar senses of humor.

[preachermatt83]

You and I may not always see eye-to-eye, but you seem like a good dude. And we seem to have similar senses of humor.

I was about to post something very similar..

[mstatefan91]

Seattle is a very cool city. My sister lives there. Last year I caught a Seahawks game and a Mariners game and this year I plan on adding the Sounders to the list if possible (might not be though since they play where the Seahawks play at Century Link or the Clink if you wanna sound like a Seattle native). The green you see on the Sounders kits and the Seahawks is the same green that is the color of the Xbox Live symbol that pops up. Reason is because Microsoft is part owner of both franchises.

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:confused: why would the Seahawks playing there have anything to do with you going there to watch the Sounders since you already said that you've seen the Seahawks???

Or are you saying that you saw those other two Seattle teams on the road.. That would make more sense. lol

[Dawg61]

:confused: why would the Seahawks playing there have anything to do with you going there to watch the Sounders since you already said that you've seen the Seahawks???

Or are you saying that you saw those other two Seattle teams on the road.. That would make more sense. lol

Haha I am saying I plan my trips up to Seattle paired up with the Seahawks and Mariners so that we can catch them both. It's like a tradition we are trying to do and I don't know if the Sounders will have a home match during the same weekend I go up there. Seahawks at home is something ridiculous to see man I can't skip them especially after they just won the Super Bowl. It's so loud in that stadium you have to wear ear-plugs or you'll have a headache for two days.

[mstatefan91]

Haha I am saying I plan my trips up to Seattle paired up with the Seahawks and Mariners so that we can catch them both. It's like a tradition we are trying to do and I don't know if the Sounders will have a home match during the same weekend I go up there. Seahawks at home is something ridiculous to see man I can't skip them especially after they just won the Super Bowl. It's so loud in that stadium you have to wear ear-plugs or you'll have a headache for two days.

Gotcha. Seattle does seem like a really nice place to live. Would definitely like to go up there for a few days during the fall.

[Intramural All-American]

We can just agree to disagree. As I said, the top of La Liga is better than the top of the EPL, and that's exactly the point you just made by stating that 3/4 of the champion's league was La Liga. Only two EPL teams were in the Europa league and both got shafted by their draws. Swansea had to play Napoli (3rd in Seria A) in the round of 32, and Tottenham had to play Benfica in the round of 16 (won Primeira Liga).

Look at all the players from smaller EPL clubs (not the big 5) Lukaku, Howard, Shaw, Lallana, Lovren, Lambert, Jay Rodriguez, Benteke, Ruiz, Altidore, Cameron, De Guzman, Debuchy, Krul, Sissoko. Only two of Spain's national team played in Spain and not for Barcelona or Real Madrid (Koke and Costa both of Atletico).

Like I said, though, we can agree to disagree. Just good discussion.

[LiterallyPolice]

We can just agree to disagree. As I said, the top of La Liga is better than the top of the EPL, and that's exactly the point you just made by stating that 3/4 of the champion's league was La Liga. Only two EPL teams were in the Europa league and both got shafted by their draws. Swansea had to play Napoli (3rd in Seria A) in the round of 32, and Tottenham had to play Benfica in the round of 16 (won Primeira Liga).

Look at all the players from smaller EPL clubs (not the big 5) Lukaku, Howard, Shaw, Lallana, Lovren, Lambert, Jay Rodriguez, Benteke, Ruiz, Altidore, Cameron, De Guzman, Debuchy, Krul, Sissoko. Only two of Spain's national team played in Spain and not for Barcelona or Real Madrid (Koke and Costa both of Atletico).

Like I said, though, we can agree to disagree. Just good discussion.

This response is WAY to civil and sportsmanlike for a soccer thread. The correct response would have been to collapse into the fetal position while grabbing your shin ****

[DudyDawg]

Yeah, I know what you're saying. I mentioned te European games bc it's the only time EPL, Liga, Ligue 1, Serie A, Bundelsiga and more all play, and the Spanish teams have dominated them all as of late. I feel like (my opinion, obviously) if you watch two mid table teams in La Liga play you will see a lot more technical and creative ability on the field than if you watched a comparable one in EPL. Guys like Antioine Griezmann of France, Ivan Rakitic of Sevilla (now Barcelona) played in the World Cup and were HUGELY impactful in it. Can't say the same for a lot of those mid-table-team players in the EPL. Ruiz and Sissoko were maybe the only two.

And yes, great discussion. I love being able to debate this stuff as a massive soccer fan. Don't worry about me taking it personally or anything ha. Just great stuff to debate

[Intramural All-American]

This response is WAY to civil and sportsmanlike for a soccer thread. The correct response would have been to collapse into the fetal position while grabbing your shin ****

I laughed.

[Dawg61]

This response is WAY to civil and sportsmanlike for a soccer thread. The correct response would have been to collapse into the fetal position while grabbing your shin ****


http://youtu.be/rvsuYssoTw0

[Intramural All-American]

Yeah, I know what you're saying. I mentioned te European games bc it's the only time EPL, Liga, Ligue 1, Serie A, Bundelsiga and more all play, and the Spanish teams have dominated them all as of late. I feel like (my opinion, obviously) if you watch two mid table teams in La Liga play you will see a lot more technical and creative ability on the field than if you watched a comparable one in EPL. Guys like Antioine Griezmann of France, Ivan Rakitic of Sevilla (now Barcelona) played in the World Cup and were HUGELY impactful in it. Can't say the same for a lot of those mid-table-team players in the EPL. Ruiz and Sissoko were maybe the only two.

And yes, great discussion. I love being able to debate this stuff as a massive soccer fan. Don't worry about me taking it personally or anything ha. Just great stuff to debate

It would definitely be interesting to see a team like Newcastle play a Getafe to see how they compare. They could make the equivalent of the CBI for World soccer (see curmudgeon, CBI is kinda MSU related).

[DudyDawg]

HAHAHAH. That's pretty damn funny

[War Machine Dawg]

ROFLMAO!!! That was damn funny, 61.

[DawgHouseUnited]

61 that was great! And the bite at the end just capped it all off perfectly. Hilarious!

[Smitty]

I'll join the 2nd draft.

[DudyDawg]

hell. yes. Looks like soccer is here to stay, and I'm happy to have more state people to talk about it with. Glad to have you. This will be good at bringing us together for something fun and without hostility (until Burnley beats you all to a pulp)

[TheRef]

hell. yes. Looks like soccer is here to stay, and I'm happy to have more state people to talk about it with. Glad to have you. This will be good at bringing us together for something fun and without hostility (until Burnley beats you all to a pulp)

Burnley? Ha! Get ready to be beaten to a pulp by the Foxes of Leicester City at King Power Stadium.

[DudyDawg]

Burnley? Ha! Get ready to be beaten to a pulp by the Foxes of Leicester City at King Power Stadium.

LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLLLLLLLLL REF for the comedy award next year!!!!!! BurnleyTTT

[TheRef]

LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLLLLLLLLL REF for the comedy award next year!!!!!! BurnleyTTT

I'm sorry. Did you win the SkyBet Championship this past season? I didn't think so.

[DudyDawg]

We are saving all of our champion juice for the big show. Surprise title winners this season, son!!!!

[TheRef]

We are saving all of our champion juice for the big show. Surprise title winners this season, son!!!!

Just try to stay out of the relegation zone, Burnley.

[DudyDawg]

Hey, don't hate my Clarets. I'll bet you 100 vCash we finish higher than you're cute little foxes this year.

[Dawg61]

I'll join the 2nd draft.

Great!! Welcome aboard Smitty!! We now have 16 new owners and are waiting on only 4 more and we can have a full 2nd draft.

[TheRef]

Hey, don't hate my Clarets. I'll bet you 100 vCash we finish higher than you're cute little foxes this year.

Done.

[DudyDawg]

Haha sounds good


Transfer update regarding Toni Kroos for any interested http://msn.foxsports.com/soccer/story/agent-toni-kroos-future-will-be-decided-by-wednesday-071414?cmpid=tsmtw:fscom:foxsoccer

[DudyDawg]

Great!! Welcome aboard Smitty!! We now have 16 new owners and are waiting on only 4 more and we can have a full 2nd draft.

This has far exceeded my expectations. Great work, 61

[Dawg61]

This has far exceeded my expectations. Great work, 61

36 new owners man that is awesome!! It really looks like we will get to 40 soon. I hope it is tonight. The draft is fun so I am ready to find out who gets who.



http://youtu.be/PiZHNw1MtzI

[WeWonItAll(Most)]

Can someone help me with how the Champions League works? From what I read, there's a head to head match up between teams from crappy leagues. Then another head to head matchup between those winners, and the teams from less crappy leagues. Then head to head matchups with those winners and the 4th and 3rd place teams from the top leagues. Then a group stage with those winners, plus the 1st and 2nd place teams from the top league (32 total teams at this point). Then the top two from those groups play in a playoff. All the playoff games and head to head matchups are 2 legs, except the championship game. Is this the gist of it?

[DawgHouseUnited]

36 new owners man that is awesome!! It really looks like we will get to 40 soon. I hope it is tonight. The draft is fun so I am ready to find out who gets who.


I'm eager to find my team too. Almost considering taking a grenade just so I'll go ahead and know... But I'm patient (for now).

[BulldogDX55]

I'd like to get in on the draft. Sounds like a great time!

[Dawg61]

I'd like to get in on the draft. Sounds like a great time!

BOOM!! Welcome to the party BulldogDX55!! There are now 17 new owners waiting on only 3 more spots and we can have a full 2nd draft. Those on the fence grab these final 3 spots quickly please. Thanks

[War Machine Dawg]

I'd like to get in on the draft. Sounds like a great time!

Boom! We're up to 37 owners. 3 more for a full second draft. Welcome aboard, DX!

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[TheRef]

Join the Leicester City family, boys. We're starting a new dynasty in the Premiership.

Leicester till I die,
I'm Leicester till I die,
I know I am I'm sure I am,
I'm Leicester till I die.

[DudyDawg]

Okay, buckle in for those trying learn about Champions League. Heres how it works:

QUALIFICATION: the Champions League (CL) is a tournament (not a league) consisting of 32 teams from Europe's top leagues. Qualification is based on the final standings from each European country's league. Each of these leagues is allotted a certain number of slots, and the teams that finish in them are in the Champions league (top four at the end of the season in the English Premier League get into next year's CL, for example). The number of slots per league are based on how good that league is/how much money it has/etc.

DRAW: Each of the 32 teams are put into certain pots, based on how they finished last year and what league they are in. These pots are drawn, and eight groups of four teams are created. Teams from the same country cannot be in the same CL group.

GROUP STAGE: Each team in each group plays six games, one home and one away against each team in their group. Two advance from this group, based on the points system (just like world cup). The team that comes in third in these groups is sent to the Europa League, which is basically the NIT of European Club soccer.

KNOCKOUT ROUNDS (Round of 16): The top two teams from each group are then placed into another pot, separating the group winners and second place teams. The teams that won the group play a second place team. These two teams then play a home and home with each other, and who advances is based on goal differential. If the goal differential is the same, the team who scored more away goals advances. If both goal differential and away goals are the same, the second game (called the second leg) goes into extra time and penal ties if needed, just like the World Cup.

QUARTER AND SEMI-FINALS: The teams are put into one big pot and redrawn again. The two teams drawn play each other in a home and home, with the exact format as the round of 16 games.

FINALS: The final is held at a neutral European site in late May, and it is a one game winner take all game.

Hope this helps, and if you have any more questions, I'm here. Here's some perspective of the size of this. In 2011, the Superbowl had 111.3 million viewers. The Champions League final that year surpassed 300 million

[DistrictDawg92]

I'm in sounds like fun

[TheRef]

I'm in sounds like fun

TWO MORE OWNERS LEFT!!!!

[Dawg61]

I'm in sounds like fun

YES!!! Welcome to the party DistrictDawg92!!! We now have 18 new team owners and we're waiting on only 2 more to join and we can have a full 2nd draft. Hurry up only 2 spots left. Thanks

[dickiedawg]

I just want to point out that DudyDawg has described the UEFA Champions League. There's also a CONCACAF (USA/Mexico) Champions League which starts next month. It will have 5 MLS teams (4 U.S./1 Canada) and 4 Mexican teams. It's been pretty much dominated by Mexico recently. Real Salt Lake made the finals in 2010-2011, but Mexican sides have won every year since 2006 and only 2 non-Mexican sides have made the finals in that time.

[DudyDawg]

I just want to point out that DudyDawg has described the UEFA Champions League. There's also a CONCACAF (USA/Mexico) Champions League which starts next month. It will have 5 MLS teams (4 U.S./1 Canada) and 4 Mexican teams. It's been pretty much dominated by Mexico recently. Real Salt Lake made the finals in 2010-2011, but Mexican sides have won every year since 2006 and only 2 non-Mexican sides have made the finals in that time.

it also features teams from Costa Rica, Honduras and more. Thats the next big step for MLS to take as far as getting respect in our region and globally. If we can start winning it every two years, consistently getting teams in the semifinals and finals, it will help the league get attention outside of the US and Canada.

[Dawg61]

Here is the list of the new owners, keep in mind Man City is off the board already.

FatDrunkandStupidDawg

bgdog

DawgHouseUnited

dickiedawg

Dawgowar

Tbonewannabe

SignalToNoise can you handle possibly not getting AV?

WeWillScrewItUp

thedawg

It_Could_Happen

msu4life07

David Luiz's Afro

LiterallyPolice

preachermatt83

Smitty

BulldogDX55

DistrictDawg92

DanglyGiant

ebdawg

We have reached 20 new owners for the 2nd draft. Draft takes place at 4pm CT.

[DanglyGiant]

I'd like to squeeze in if there's room.

[TheRef]

I'd like to squeeze in if there's room.

There's #19. ONE MORE!!!!!

[War Machine Dawg]

There's #19. ONE MORE!!!!!

I'm on pins and needles to see how quickly #20 steps up.

[Dawg61]

I'd like to squeeze in if there's room.

YES!!! Welcome to the party DanglyGiant. That will be the only time I hope that I welcome a Dangly Giant to a party. That makes 19 new owners waiting on just one single more and we can have our 2nd draft!!

[DawgHouseUnited]

So what was decided on the draft- is it for second ownership of the same teams, or a different league, or what?

[TheRef]

So what was decided on the draft- is it for second ownership of the same teams, or a different league, or what?

I believe second ownership of the same teams.

[BulldogDX55]

I believe second ownership of the same teams.

Are we picking or are you assigning?

I'm excited for this. I just hope that I don't get one of the ones with a really dumb name.

I'm looking at you, Burnley, Everton, QPR, and Spurs.

I'd still take em. Those are just silly.

[Dawg61]

So what was decided on the draft- is it for second ownership of the same teams, or a different league, or what?

2nd owners of same 20 teams. Just keeping it EPL this year. It's fine to comment on other leagues I am just not going to assign that to any posters.

[Dawg61]

Are we picking or are you assigning?

I'm excited for this. I just hope that I don't get one of the ones with a really dumb name.

I'm looking at you, Burnley, Everton, QPR, and Spurs.

I'd still take em. Those are just silly.


http://youtu.be/1fopvzf77b8

[dawgs]

I'd like to do it, but I'm way too busy right now. Maybe next year.

[DawgHouseUnited]

2nd owners of same 20 teams. Just keeping it EPL this year. It's fine to comment on other leagues I am just not going to assign that to any posters.

Cool, thanks!

[ebdawg]

I'm in if you still have room.

[FatDrunkandStupidDawg]

Really pumped for this! For those like me that know little to nothing about professional soccer, I compiled a list of frequently used terms and rules with their definitions. It's a little long and may be excessive, so deal with it! This will help us understand what those crooked teeth Brits are talking about once the season rolls around.
BOX: The box means the penalty area. Sometimes called the 18-yard box, to distinguish it from the goal area, which is the 6-yard box (for those with a metric turn of mind, the corresponding measurements are 16.5 meters and 5.5 meters).
CAP: This isn’t a type of hat. In soccer, a cap is the term used to describe how many international matches a player has partaken in.
CARDS: The referee holds two cards in his pocket — one yellow and one red — which are used to indicate a serious foul has been committed. If a players is given a card, it is said that he’s been “booked.”
CLEAR: This is a way to describe a kick or head bump to the ball that knocks it, or clears it, away from the goal area.
CORNER KICK: If a ball is sent out of bounds by a defender on the end line around the goal, the attacking team gets to kick it in from the closest corner of the pitch.
FREE KICK: A player is awarded this when his opponent engages with him in a particularly careless or reckless manner. The kick can be described as either direct, where the player can pass or kick on the goal from the spot of the foul, or indirect, a kick which is awarded to a team if the opposing goalie commits a foul in his own penalty area.
GOAL: Don’t ever say “points.” If a game is 3-2, it’s three goals to two.
KIT: A player’s uniform.
MATCH: This is the preferred way to refer to a soccer game.
NIL: There are no zeroes in soccer. When the score is 1-0, you don’t say “one to zero,” it’s “one-nil.”
OFFSIDE: You will hear this one a lot. It’s called when a player is closer to the opponent’s goal than the ball or the penultimate defender.
RED CARD: If a player is given a red card by the referee, he is automatically ejected from the game. Violations include: violence, spitting, deliberately touching the ball with your hands if you’re not a goalie, overly dangerous plays, flagrantly fouling an opponent to prevent an inevitable goal, offensive or insulting language or gestures or receiving two yellow cards in one game.
PENALTY: Beware! The word "penalty" has a very specific (and very dramatic) meaning in soccer. It should be applied only to the award of a penalty kick -- i.e., the 12-yard direct free kick taken from the penalty spot with only the goalkeeper to beat. It should never be used in connection with any other offense or free kick situation.
PITCH: AKA Field. Soccer fields are by no means all the same size. International rules allow substantial variation, but the length (from 100 to 130 yards) must always be greater than the width (50 to 100 yards). Excessively narrow fields are a problem in the USA. Many soccer fields are modified football fields, whose playing width of just over 53 yards can rarely be sufficiently enlarged to give the minimum 70 yards that a satisfactory soccer field needs.
PROMOTION and RELEGATION: Soccer leagues throughout the world usually feature a number of divisions. The weakest clubs are in the lower Divisions, the strongest in the top Division. The composition of the Divisions changes each season. The top clubs in each lower division (usually the first three or four) are promoted to the division above, whose bottom three or four clubs are relegated (demoted) to replace them. Thus each division features two competitions: one at the top to decide the championship and promotion places, the other at the bottom to avoid relegation.
SCORELINES: The convention used throughout the soccer world is to name the home team first. Thus, a scoreline of AC Milan 3 Lazio 2, tells you not only that Milan won the game, but also that the game was played in Milan. A scoreline of AC Milan 0 Lazio 1 indicates an away win for Lazio at Milan.
STOPPAGE TIME: This is extra time slapped onto the end of the each 45-minutes half as deemed appropriate by the referee. Since soccer is played in uninterrupted intervals, the stoppage time accounts for the delays that happen due to injuries, substitution or other scenarios the referee sees fit.
TACKLE: To use the feet in attempting to take the ball from an opponent's feet. A tackle may be accompanied by a legitimate shoulder charge, but there must be no holding, pushing, tripping, elbowing, or hip-checking. Clean tackling -- the ability to strip the ball from an opponent without fouling -- requires considerable skill. Unfortunately, the leniency shown to defenders has meant that many defenders are not good tacklers. They simply clatter into the guy with the ball, often from behind, and -- if called for a foul-- protest, "But I got the ball ref!" Possibly, but only by demolishing the opponent as well. FIFA's claim that its rule changes have banished the more violent tackles from behind is questionable - such tackles are still frequently seen.
TOUCH LINE: This is a synonym for sideline.
TRANSFER FEE: When a player under contract to a club is traded (transferred) to another club, the new club has to purchase the contract, often paying huge sums of money for it. This is the transfer fee -- it goes to the selling club, not to the player.
YELLOW CARD: This card is doled out as a formal caution. If a player racks up two during a single game, he will be ejected. Yellow card fouls include unsportsmanlike conduct (including dives!), dissent by words or actions, persistent breakage of the roles, delaying the start or restart of a play, defending a corner kick, free kick or throw-in too closely, and entering or leaving the field without the referee’s permission.

[Dawg61]

I'd like to do it, but I'm way too busy right now. Maybe next year.

I'll be happy to add you whenever

[Dawg61]

I'm in if you still have room.

BAM!!! Welcome to the party ebdawg!!! We have reached our twenty new owners. I will hold the draft at 4 pm CT. Thanks to all that have joined. For those that want in after this 2nd draft you are in luck. I will keep adding new owners for a 3rd draft. Welcome everyone and thanks for joining in the fun.

[War Machine Dawg]

I love how Curmudgeon's hissy totally blew up in his face. #WIN