Crystal Palace sounds more like a Disney film than soccer team. We finished middle of the league last year, hopefully we can jump up near the Europa and make waves in the FA Cup.
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Crystal Palace sounds more like a Disney film than soccer team. We finished middle of the league last year, hopefully we can jump up near the Europa and make waves in the FA Cup.
Just judging by those names, I'd guess that they like to win the party as well as the game... Cap'n Morgan and Drinkwater? Nice!Quote:
Originally Posted by dickiedawg
Close! It is a restaurant at DisneyWorld, though.Quote:
Originally Posted by Smitty
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_cXDwJoIBmh...tal+Palace.jpg
Oh yeah. LCFC knows how to party. Our fans threw smoke bombs during one match.Quote:
Originally Posted by DawgHouseUnited
Hey Smootness and DistrictDawg92, QPR is awful! Why can't you use words instead of an acronym like the rest of us?
Adam Lallana and Luke Shaw, you two best players IMO both got sold. Lallana to Liverpool and Shaw to United. So it may take some time for the new guys to get settledQuote:
Originally Posted by DawgHouseUnited
If I had to bet, QPR finishes above Hull this year haha. They have hella money, and depending on if their coach can keep them in check, they should be a decent side. That's a big IF thoQuote:
Originally Posted by BulldogDX55
I'm trying to catch up on the transfers- just doing a little history first. Thanks for the info!Quote:
Originally Posted by DudyDawg
Haha no problem, that's what I'm here for. Southampton have some decent history as far as young talent goes. Those two, Gareth Bale started there. Pretty decent listQuote:
Originally Posted by DawgHouseUnited
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3419Jr9eFQ.../Gladiator.gifQuote:
Originally Posted by mstatefan91
Hey Dudy, noticed that Hull is trying to load up on young, talented Brit players. They've brought Tom Ince, Jake Livermore & Robert Snodgrass into the fold and they're chasing another young kid (drawing a blank on the name/team, but he's U-21). Was just reading an article about Hull overpaying a little for this young Brit talent, because they don't have a solid scouting network in place overseas yet. But the owner hopes to have that network up in about a year, letting them bring in some talented but cheaper players from the continent. Really like the pieces they seem to be putting into place, though. Your thoughts?
First, from a business side. Yes, they may be overpaying for these talents now, but I think they know that and are willing to do it because it makes sense from a business side. If guys like Ince, who's 21 I believe have one or two good years, they will sell them for a huge fee compared to the one they had to pay at an "overpaying" price. So its more of an investment for them as a business than them overpaying to win.Quote:
Originally Posted by War Machine Dawg
On the field, I think they'll be a good team. They have some decent pieces, and like those names, most are in the midfield. And it doesn't matter how good a striker is or a back four, if a team doesn't have a good midfield that can help defend and create going forward, they won't be worth a damn. I think Hull is building that, and thats why I think they will stay away from the relegation zone pretty easily. Granted, it isn't an elite midfield, but it is a very solid one that is improving and will improve all year with the young guys getting plenty of experience. It wouldnt surprise me if they were one of the surprise teams that can jump into the top half of the league, largely due to that midfield
Go ahead and set your DVR fellas, this Saturday on ESPN2 at 3 CT the Tottenham Hotspur play the Seattle Sounders
http://www.soundersfc.com/matchday/2...tenham-Hotspur
Good analysis. Agree about overpaying now versus selling for more later. Seems like the owner, Bruce, knows what he's doing and is committed to putting a competitive team on the field. The one thing that sticks out to me is that Hull probably needs to look at upgrading the goalkeeper, but I'm assuming that's easier said than done. In fairness, it seems that the current guy is the GK for the Scotland WC team, but when is the last time the Scots were any good? (As someone of Scottish descent, it pains me to say that) Btw, Harry Maguire of Sheffield United is the kid I was thinking about earlier.Quote:
Originally Posted by DudyDawg
Here's the article about our "overpaying" for the current batch of young guys and the scouting situation. Would love to get some thoughts on it.
Let's go Seattle!Quote:
Originally Posted by Dawg61
Haha of course!! I am a Spur on here but no way do I want them to beat the Sounders and Dempsey/YedlinQuote:
Originally Posted by mstatefan91
Yeah, most of that is spot on. The problem for the lower teams like Hull, in England especially, is simply geography. A scout from a comparable team in Spain can drive a few hours to portugal, France, hell even northern africa. That gives them a chance to find talent from different countries that play a different style. English clubs are on an inland, and the all the British nations (or whatever they call themselves) play that similar style, so for teams that can't bankroll sending scouts to South America, its hard to find young talent outside of your typical english style.Quote:
Originally Posted by War Machine Dawg
Chelsea update: The blues just signed Diego Costa who helped lead Atletico Madrid their first La Liga title in 18 years, he will also be joining recent signee Cesc Fabregas from Barcelona to play with Chelsea this year!!!
Sounds like we are making some good moves this offseason... it's all coming together!
I'm working on my research and will shortly unveil my Chelsea FC season preview...
Thanks FlounderQuote:
Originally Posted by FatDrunkandStupidDawg
http://youtu.be/FMENQeCbxfI
So this may be cheating but what resources are you guys using. SB nation has a good page but it seems to only feature the "name" programs, I'm not finding a ton of info about newcastle united.
RELATED: **** YOU SUNDERLAND
#hailzebrahorsemermaids
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Most of the posts of mine are just from knowledge, but I use espnfc.com to keep up with transfers. They have an article that's always updating for transfers that's really good.
If you're looking for team info, I would say use espnfc, fox soccer, the team website, and British ones like sky sports
Hey you're the other Newcastle owner! Welcome to mediocrity..haha. There's not a lot of news on Newcastle because they haven't done anything particularly interesting yet. I believe they've lost a guy or two on the transfer market, and the only guy that I've seen they have signed is Siam de Jong, a decent player. I'll be honest that I'm a little disappointed about not knowing a single name on their roster, but I haven't done too much research to find out who our key players are. If you do any research about our team let me know what you find! I'll do the same for you.Quote:
Originally Posted by bgdog
And **** Sunderland
Liverpool update: The Reds have sold the player of the year Luis Suarez to Barcelona for 75 million-pounds. Suarez had an outstanding 2013-14 season, scoring 31 goals in 33 Premier League appearances.
Liverpool is bringing in a new player also named Lazar Markovic from Benfica. The only thing I know about him is that he doesn't speak English.
Stay out of the East End! We Cockney's are waiting for you with Zombies! We will kick you like this baby from 'Cockney's Versus Zombies' - should have won an Oscar.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dawg61
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6bhT-u9j96U
Hahaha totally just added that to the movie list
It's a good flick. Has a lot of very old Brit actors from Bond films and PBS stuff you will recognize. You can watch it on youtube I think.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dawg61
Got something even better, full HD movies, totally free and instant :) got to love technologyQuote:
Originally Posted by Dawgowar
If you're looking for a classic British soccer film, watch green street hooligans
Thanks two added to the que nowQuote:
Originally Posted by DudyDawg
ESPN also had a bunch of 30 for 30 shorts during the World Cup that were all futbol oriented. They should be online.
The Hooligans are based on us Dawg61. Prepare to meet thy doom! Or get drunk and sing about bubbles.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dawg61
And it has Claire Forlani - of DeWars fameQuote:
Originally Posted by beerfarley
I rented The Class of 92 this weekend about Manchester United's fames youth group of Giggs, Beckham, Scholes, etc and the impact they had on twenty years of English Football. Got great reviews and was educational to watch.
Other good free media on Youtube - type in Legends of the Barclays Premier League and take your pick. ESPN 30 mites UK shows about various premier league greats. Kind of like NFL Films or 'A Football Life'
The Eurotrip scenes with the Manchester United hooligans rocks. The lead hooligan Vinnie Jones played for United and a several other teams - bit of a thug.
There is a soccer version of The Longest Yard called Mean Machine starring Vinnie Jones and Jason Statham that is pretty good as well.
Holy shit I never knew that about Vinnie Jones!! He is one of my favorite actors. He's hilarious. Wiki says he played for Chelsea.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dawgowar
http://youtu.be/1K77ehXQqLg
Vinnie Jones!! Total badass. Wish I saw him play.
http://youtu.be/X2u5fUpUGuc
http://youtu.be/G6PGsbgCkpw
http://youtu.be/R36ssGbClUk
Tottenham talks about growth of US soccer and is expecting a tough match vs the Sounders on Saturday.
The first game of our trip to the USA and Canada is now less than a week away, with Seattle Sounders set to welcome us to CenturyLink Field for a pre-season friendly on Saturday, kick-off 1pm local time (9pm UK time).
We’ll then travel to Canada to face Toronto FC next Wednesday (July 23), before returning to the States to oppose Chicago Fire the following Saturday (July 26).
After the impressive displays of the USA national team at the recent World Cup finals in Brazil, Steffen expects our MLS opponents will reflect the progressive style exhibited by their international colleagues when we face them in the coming days.
“Football is growing in America – so is the MLS,” said our 44-year-old Coach. “You can really feel it. At the World Cup when the States played against Portugal in the first round, over 25 million people watched the game so it’s definitely getting bigger.
“We know from when we played in America two years ago how difficult it is to play against MLS teams. You can see from the fact that the likes of Clint Dempsey and Jermain Defoe – players from the highest level – have signed for Seattle and Toronto.
“Of course, we have to try to beat them when we go there and it will be really important experience for everyone.
“It’s always a challenge for every player to win games. We’re in pre-season at the moment and it’s clear to see how hard the players are working. The games all form part of the preparation for the first game of the season against West Ham.”
And where might you be getting this? If you'd understandably rather not post such info for public consumption, feel free to PM me.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dawg61
Also worth noting, Jermaine Jones of the USMNT is dropping hints about coming to MLS. That would be another big boost for the league.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dawg61
Maybe he will sign with one of the new franchises about to start. One is in NY and one is in Miami I believe. Both will need a big name player or two to sell to the fans.Quote:
Originally Posted by War Machine Dawg