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I think Vilanova's death had an effect on the team, especially Pep. They were completely uncharacteristic. Quite seriously though it could be worse, they are European Champions after all and haven't done badly by any means this season.
Alright maal's cousin, settle down mate.hi im dragon wrote:
laudrup is the best never forgetLaVolpe024 wrote:
Bloody hell, Real have some momentum now. The league and Champions League to play for against the Atleti in both cases. Some finish for Spanish football and the city of Madrid this could be.
I really hope Atleti kick Chelsea and what'shisname in the bollocks tonight. Oh please do, I'd rather not die of boredom watching the final.
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Match just ended. Good match, but at the end, terrible result for us. I think we have grown to rely on Matic. Luiz + Ramires didn't work out and got bullied during the 2nd half. Also, I can see why there are people who want Courtois over Cech next season. Like, damn, he couldn't have made our match any harder then this.
Was rooting for Chelsea but Atleti completely deserved that, their attitude is incredible. Going through a tie by beating Chelsea at stamford, rare happening in recent history.
The only downside to this is a same country CL final again, bah. Will still be a great match between two Madrid clubs who deserve it.
The only downside to this is a same country CL final again, bah. Will still be a great match between two Madrid clubs who deserve it.
AUPA ATLETI. Do it for the neutrals, the purists and those who still see light in football!
The lost wasn't so bad, but the after party on the Internet is killing me. We played similar football and ATM out played us. That should be the only thing I should be upset about.
"I want to thank the mothers of these players because they gave birth to them with balls this big."
http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/27235000
http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/27235000
we'll stay in the bundesliga yay!
i kinda want hamburg to relegate.
i kinda want hamburg to relegate.
Some Mancester United fans here? ^_^.
It's Istanbul all over again.
I'm not even going to laugh at Liverpool.
Just holy fuck what the shit Crystal Palace
Just holy fuck what the shit Crystal Palace
Just when I thought my season was over, Chelsea U18 wins the FA Youth Cup! We didn't end up trophy-less YES!
Now back to being dead until theWorld Cup CL Final. Go Atleti!
Now back to being dead until the
I suspect Liverpool were taking lessons from us. The world cup hype is beginning to settle into me, just over a month now.
Is Schwarzer still playing for his national team? Because he definitely should.
Unfortunately he announced a shock retirement about 6 months ago. He helped us qualify and everyone was looking forward to him spearheading us into what would surely be his last world cup but he's hung up his international boots.
Either way it's not as if there's much ambition for us this year. With Brett Holman having retired recently and an aging squad that doesn't look quite as good as previous squads on paper as well as a, to put it mildly, tough group I doubt it'd make much of a difference. I've followed England vehemently since childhood so I'll be particularly looking forward to their fixtures.
Either way it's not as if there's much ambition for us this year. With Brett Holman having retired recently and an aging squad that doesn't look quite as good as previous squads on paper as well as a, to put it mildly, tough group I doubt it'd make much of a difference. I've followed England vehemently since childhood so I'll be particularly looking forward to their fixtures.
That's a shame, but I know what you mean. I could say the same for Park Ji-Sungs retirement. I don't expect us to do great. I just wish we would threaten other teams.
Well the pressure now shifts to City and I hope they cock up so Liverpool can grab it.
Man City won by 4:0. Chelsea is officially out of the title race. Now it's a two horse race with Man City on the lead with 2 points and 13 goals ahead of Liverpool.
Top 4 spots are sealed and so are relegation spots (unless Norwich somehow beats Arsenal by 24535542 goals). It's really a Liverpool/ManCity week now.
Top 4 spots are sealed and so are relegation spots (unless Norwich somehow beats Arsenal by 24535542 goals). It's really a Liverpool/ManCity week now.
The top 4 spots are sealed...bmin11 wrote:
Top 4 spots are sealed and so are relegation spots (unless Norwich somehow beats Arsenal by 24535542 goals). It's really a Liverpool/ManCity week now.
Unless Chelsea lose their next match and Arsenal win theirs 18-0 :^)
I wouldn't even be mad if that actually happens lol
I forgot about the 6th place, which Spurs and ManU are competing for, but who cares.
I forgot about the 6th place, which Spurs and ManU are competing for, but who cares.
Premiere League Matchday 37 table is here:
If they won the title's "must be" scenario on last matchday:
Liverpool:
- must win the match and ManCity will be lost or;
- must win the match by more than 14 goals if ManCity results is draw.
ManCity:
- win the match by at least 1 goal ahead.
- or won the match by goal difference if they tied on points with liverpool
If they won the title's "must be" scenario on last matchday:
Liverpool:
- must win the match and ManCity will be lost or;
- must win the match by more than 14 goals if ManCity results is draw.
ManCity:
- win the match by at least 1 goal ahead.
- or won the match by goal difference if they tied on points with liverpool
Well we saw a spectacular finish in 2012 so anything could happen this time round.
bayern - stuttgart is pretty boring. both teams are entirely content with just passing the ball to each other.
2 minutes additional time which weren't needed in this eventless game.
literally 91:40.
one lucky 20 meter shot.
1-0 for bayern.
what a fitting end for this horrible season.
literally 91:40.
one lucky 20 meter shot.
1-0 for bayern.
what a fitting end for this horrible season.
Hamburg got lucky, they still have that play off though. I just wish Leverkusen would win something for once, they seem to be another Arsenal case always choking at a crucial stage of the season.
eh, could care less for leverkusen. they are kinda like hoffenheim and wolfsburg in that if they hadn't a big concern behind them they wouldn't be relevant at all.LaVolpe024 wrote:
Hamburg got lucky, they still have that play off though. I just wish Leverkusen would win something for once, they seem to be another Arsenal case always choking at a crucial stage of the season.
hamburg had the luck that nurnberg and branschweig are just as bad as them, yes. i honestly don't think they will make it through the relegation though. a hungry 2nd league club versus a demotivated and badly playing first league club?
rooting against the HSV here, if only because their fans have proven to be major dicks throughout this whole thing.
If I had to describe this season in a series of noises it'd be "Booooooh-nnnnnmmmmm-oooooooh-eeeeerm-hnnnnng-gaaaaah-oooohalright".
MANCHESTER CITY won the premiere league with 86pts, 2pts ahead of LIVERPOOL...
okay party is over in England, lets switch to La Liga.
The last match between Barca and Atletico in camp nou, this will be the last twist to be watch.
possiblities:
Atletico will win the La Liga if at least draw or win against Barca for a sure winning.
Barcelona will win the La Liga by goal difference if they defeat Atletico no matter how the score it is.
Stats before the final matchday:
1. Atletico Madrid GD: +51 PTS: 89
2. Barcelona GD: +67 PTS: 86
okay party is over in England, lets switch to La Liga.
The last match between Barca and Atletico in camp nou, this will be the last twist to be watch.
possiblities:
Atletico will win the La Liga if at least draw or win against Barca for a sure winning.
Barcelona will win the La Liga by goal difference if they defeat Atletico no matter how the score it is.
Stats before the final matchday:
1. Atletico Madrid GD: +51 PTS: 89
2. Barcelona GD: +67 PTS: 86
England squad to be announced shortly, c'mon Roy don't cock it up or do a "Capello" as they say.
i honestly have a very pessimistic outlook for the world cup. many of our players are out of form or came back from injury. i wouldn't be surprised if it wasn't enough for the playoffs.
Alright here it is.
Goalkeepers: Joe Hart (Manchester City), Ben Foster (West Bromwich Albion), Fraser Forster (Celtic)
Defenders: Leighton Baines (Everton), Gary Cahill (Chelsea), Phil Jagielka (Everton), Glen Johnson (Liverpool), Phil Jones (Man Utd), Luke Shaw (Southampton), Chris Smalling (Man Utd)
Midfielders: Steven Gerrard (Liverpool), Ross Barkley (Everton), Jordan Henderson (Liverpool), Adam Lallana (Southampton), Frank Lampard (Chelsea), James Milner (Manchester City), Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (Arsenal), Raheem Sterling (Liverpool), Jack Wilshere (Arsenal)
Forwards: Rickie Lambert (Southampton), Wayne Rooney (Manchester United), Daniel Sturridge (Liverpool), Danny Welbeck (Manchester United)
I still wish Gibbs was chosen but I suppose his lack of playing time was the reason. Otherwise the team's alright, didn't expect much else. Lampard's inclusion was a surprise though.
Goalkeepers: Joe Hart (Manchester City), Ben Foster (West Bromwich Albion), Fraser Forster (Celtic)
Defenders: Leighton Baines (Everton), Gary Cahill (Chelsea), Phil Jagielka (Everton), Glen Johnson (Liverpool), Phil Jones (Man Utd), Luke Shaw (Southampton), Chris Smalling (Man Utd)
Midfielders: Steven Gerrard (Liverpool), Ross Barkley (Everton), Jordan Henderson (Liverpool), Adam Lallana (Southampton), Frank Lampard (Chelsea), James Milner (Manchester City), Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (Arsenal), Raheem Sterling (Liverpool), Jack Wilshere (Arsenal)
Forwards: Rickie Lambert (Southampton), Wayne Rooney (Manchester United), Daniel Sturridge (Liverpool), Danny Welbeck (Manchester United)
I still wish Gibbs was chosen but I suppose his lack of playing time was the reason. Otherwise the team's alright, didn't expect much else. Lampard's inclusion was a surprise though.
Are you kidding me? Have you seen your team? It's ruddy marvelous. I don't think there's a squad better than that on paper in international football.Tanzklaue wrote:
i honestly have a very pessimistic outlook for the world cup. many of our players are out of form or came back from injury. i wouldn't be surprised if it wasn't enough for the playoffs.
kriers wrote:
I hear a lot of people saying Eriksen is overrated, doesn't play well in important matches and will be a huge flop in PL.GladiOol wrote:
eriksen to spurs is official, today is a sad day.
I told you Eriksen would be good?GladiOol wrote:
163 matches for Ajax and 37 matches for the national team at 21 years old. Imo this is more than enough to tell you that he's good. Was named 3rd best player of the season 2 years ago and second best last year, behind the beast Wilfried Bony.
But yea, he has good pace, amazing free kicks, great corners, great shooting, especially when done low in the corners, insane passing, insane dribbling, he really is a fantastic player.
Bony scoring 24 goals in his first season as well. I can still see him grow to become a second Drogba.
we were the best team on paper in 2010 and 2012 aswell. didn't help us much against spain now did it?LaVolpe024 wrote:
Are you kidding me? Have you seen your team? It's ruddy marvelous. I don't think there's a squad better than that on paper in international football.Tanzklaue wrote:
i honestly have a very pessimistic outlook for the world cup. many of our players are out of form or came back from injury. i wouldn't be surprised if it wasn't enough for the playoffs.
we also played bad the entirety of last year. i am really unconvinced by the team, the games are uninspiring and we play clunky and errorridden football. nothing resembling our simple outplaying of other top 10 teams we did in 2010 and 2012.
kriers wrote:
I hear a lot of people saying Eriksen is overrated, doesn't play well in important matches and will be a huge flop in PL.GladiOol wrote:
eriksen to spurs is official, today is a sad day.
GladiOol wrote:
163 matches for Ajax and 37 matches for the national team at 21 years old. Imo this is more than enough to tell you that he's good. Was named 3rd best player of the season 2 years ago and second best last year, behind the beast Wilfried Bony.
But yea, he has good pace, amazing free kicks, great corners, great shooting, especially when done low in the corners, insane passing, insane dribbling, he really is a fantastic player.
Adding on to thatbmin11 wrote:
Spurs are probably going to respond "Don't care still got Eriksen" lol
Italy provisional squad announced, it's scary. Dutch squad announced, not as scary. Tevez not included in Argentina squad despite knocking in 19 goals in Serie A this season.
Seriously though Italy will be a force this time I reckon. Rescue some pride for Italian football.
Even cutting 7 people from this squad would be difficult but I suspect they'll be Paletta, Ranocchia, Darmian, Motta, Parolo, Romulo and Cerci.
Deschamps has left out Clichy and Nasri which fills me with a warm feeling inside. Otherwise the squad looks more formidable than last time, let's hope we see similar drama.
Seriously though Italy will be a force this time I reckon. Rescue some pride for Italian football.
Italy provisional squad
Goalkeepers: Gianluigi Buffon (Juventus), Salvatore Sirigu (Paris St Germain), Mattia Perin (Genoa).
Defenders: Andrea Barzagli, Leonardo Bonucci, Giorigo Chiellini (all Juventus), Gabriel Paletta (Parma), Andrea Ranocchia (Inter Milan), Ignazio Abate, Mattia De Sciglio (both AC Milan), Christian Maggio (Napoli), Matteo Darmian (Torino), Manuel Pasqual (Fiorentina).
Midfielders: Andrea Pirlo, Claudio Marchisio (both Juventus), Thiago Motta, Marco Verratti (both Paris St Germain), Riccardo Montolivo (AC Milan), Daniele De Rossi (AS Roma), Antonio Candreva (Lazio), Marco Parolo (Parma), Alberto Aquilani (Fiorentina), Romulo (Verona).
Forwards: Mario Balotelli (AC Milan), Antonio Cassano (Parma), Alessio Cerci (Torino), Ciro Immobile (Torino), Giuseppe Rossi (Fiorentina), Mattia Destro (AS Roma), Lorenzo Insigne (Napoli).
Defenders: Andrea Barzagli, Leonardo Bonucci, Giorigo Chiellini (all Juventus), Gabriel Paletta (Parma), Andrea Ranocchia (Inter Milan), Ignazio Abate, Mattia De Sciglio (both AC Milan), Christian Maggio (Napoli), Matteo Darmian (Torino), Manuel Pasqual (Fiorentina).
Midfielders: Andrea Pirlo, Claudio Marchisio (both Juventus), Thiago Motta, Marco Verratti (both Paris St Germain), Riccardo Montolivo (AC Milan), Daniele De Rossi (AS Roma), Antonio Candreva (Lazio), Marco Parolo (Parma), Alberto Aquilani (Fiorentina), Romulo (Verona).
Forwards: Mario Balotelli (AC Milan), Antonio Cassano (Parma), Alessio Cerci (Torino), Ciro Immobile (Torino), Giuseppe Rossi (Fiorentina), Mattia Destro (AS Roma), Lorenzo Insigne (Napoli).
Even cutting 7 people from this squad would be difficult but I suspect they'll be Paletta, Ranocchia, Darmian, Motta, Parolo, Romulo and Cerci.
Deschamps has left out Clichy and Nasri which fills me with a warm feeling inside. Otherwise the squad looks more formidable than last time, let's hope we see similar drama.
France squad
Goalkeepers: Hugo Lloris (Tottenham Hotspur), Steve Mandanda (Marseille), Mickael Landreau (Bastia).
Defenders: Mathieu Debuchy (Newcastle), Lucas Digne (Paris St-Germain) Patrice Evra (Manchester United), Laurent Koscielny, Bacary Sagna (both Arsenal), Eliaquim Mangala (Porto), Mamadou Sakho (Liverpool), Raphael Varane (Real Madrid).
Midfielders: Yohan Cabaye, Blaise Matuidi (both Paris St-Germain), Clement Grenier (Lyon), Rio Mavuba (Lille), Paul Pogba (Juventus), Moussa Sissoko (Newcastle), Mathieu Valbuena (Marseille).
Forwards: Karim Benzema (Real Madrid), Olivier Giroud (Arsenal), Antoine Griezmann (Real Sociedad), Loic Remy (QPR - on loan at Newcastle), Franck Ribery (Bayern Munich), Stephane Ruffier (Monaco).
Standby: Loic Perrin (St Etienne), Maxime Gonalons, Alexandre Lacazette (both Lyon), Morgan Schneiderlin (Southampton), Benoit Tremoulinas (Dynamo Kiev), Remy Cabella (Montpellier)
Defenders: Mathieu Debuchy (Newcastle), Lucas Digne (Paris St-Germain) Patrice Evra (Manchester United), Laurent Koscielny, Bacary Sagna (both Arsenal), Eliaquim Mangala (Porto), Mamadou Sakho (Liverpool), Raphael Varane (Real Madrid).
Midfielders: Yohan Cabaye, Blaise Matuidi (both Paris St-Germain), Clement Grenier (Lyon), Rio Mavuba (Lille), Paul Pogba (Juventus), Moussa Sissoko (Newcastle), Mathieu Valbuena (Marseille).
Forwards: Karim Benzema (Real Madrid), Olivier Giroud (Arsenal), Antoine Griezmann (Real Sociedad), Loic Remy (QPR - on loan at Newcastle), Franck Ribery (Bayern Munich), Stephane Ruffier (Monaco).
Standby: Loic Perrin (St Etienne), Maxime Gonalons, Alexandre Lacazette (both Lyon), Morgan Schneiderlin (Southampton), Benoit Tremoulinas (Dynamo Kiev), Remy Cabella (Montpellier)
Don't underestimate the dutch squad! We have .... well we have nothing. We have Robben I guess. And an injured Van Persie?
Atleast we can't really be disappointed if we lose a match, for it's obvious that we will. Spain is going to win the cup anyway.
Atleast we can't really be disappointed if we lose a match, for it's obvious that we will. Spain is going to win the cup anyway.
we palyed 0:0 in an uninspired game against poland.
12 new guys and not a single one played well. i really don't think that germany stands the lick of a chance against italy, spain, argentina and brazil.
12 new guys and not a single one played well. i really don't think that germany stands the lick of a chance against italy, spain, argentina and brazil.