Football/Soccer

Indeed, this "golden" generation of the Belgian squad is quite a remarkable one

No comments on the World Cup qualifiers?
Here are the results of yesterday:

Azerbaijan 1:1 (0:1) Russia
Uruguay 3:2 (2:2) Argentina
Peru 1:1 (1:1) Bolivia
Bulgaria 0:1 (0:0) Czech Republic
Latvia 2:2 (0:2) Slovakia
Belgium 1:1 (0:0) Wales
Turkey 0:2 (0:1) Netherlands
Ghana 6:1 (3:1) Egypt
Romania 2:0 (1:0) Estonia
Italy 2:2 (1:1) Armenia
Sweden 3:5 (2:1) Germany
Serbia 5:1 (3:0) FYR Macedonia
Chile 2:1 (2:0) Ecuador
Paraguay 1:2 (1:1) Colombia
Jamaica 2:2 (1:2) Honduras
Panama 2:3 (1:0) USA
Denmark 6:0 (4:0) Malta
Scotland 2:0 (1:0) Croatia
Hungary 2:0 (0:0) Andorra
Norway 1:1 (1:1) Iceland
Switzerland 1:0 (0:0) Slovenia
Israel 1:1 (1:0) Northern Ireland
Lithuania 0:1 (0:0) Bosnia-Herzegovina
Greece 2:0 (1:0) Liechtenstein
England 2:0 (1:0) Poland
Republic of Ireland 3:1 (2:1) Kazakhstan
Faroe Islands 0:3 (0:1) Austria
Costa Rica 2:1 (1:1) Mexico
Cyprus 0:0 Albania
Portugal 3:0 (2:0) Luxembourg

Lukaku (and most of Everton) were gassed after their Int'l caps... made Hull City tighter than it should have been.

As for the World Cup qualifiers... the US potting a pair of stoppage time goals in Panama to win enabled Mexico, losing at Costa Rica to qualify for a playoff spot lead to this epic meltdown by a Mexican announcer on Azteca.

Cannot stand El-Tri, but was happy to see the US continue to push for the W even after winning the hex and making this guy happy, as well as some other appreciative Mexico fans. Certainly not the "Osama" chanting, beer-lobbing subhuman fans we're accustomed to. As a tease, it begins with words I never thought I'd hear spoken from anyone on Azteca, in English, before he begins an epic tirade that also involves the word "pantalones".

"GOLLLLL ESTADOS UNIDOS! WE LOVE YOU! WE LOVE YOU FOREVER AND EVER!! AAHTHGHGHGH!! GOD BLESS AMERICA!"

Epic dramatics in CONCACAF.

Belgium has a really good team, probably gonna do something big during WC. Good thing for them is that most of the new squad is young, so that's a couple of years with a solid base...
Also, Portugal vs Sweden is epic during play-offs, hard to see that either Zlatan or Cristiano won't be in Brazil. Hope Iceland make it through too, that would be so cool !

Concerning CL, the Arsenal/BVB/Napoli fight is brutal ! Hope both the english and italians pass, but I think the team that will go out will probably win the europa league after. Also Clasico this week end, interesting to see the results as both teams aren't as strong as before....

1th Norway now Sweden is where pyro will be legalized officially into stadions

Written by Irritable Ted on 05.01.2014 at 17:04

Nottingham Forest 5 - 0 West Ham United

It has been so long since I have seen us play like that, probably not since 1991. Complete demolition and it could have been 8+. Lets hope we can keep this team together and push for promotion. Abdoun and Reid were magnificent. Paterson's hat trick was clinical as well.

You Reds.

awesome

I was going to make a new thread dedicated to the English Prime League, but Im not allowed to apparently.
What teams do you support ? What do you think of the season so far ? Thoughts on transfers, games and so on. (if someone could make that kind of thread, that would be awesome. I think this one is to wide of an topic)

I have been a Chelsea supporter since I was a kid, but I didnt start watching football again till few years ago really. I think this season has been great, it´s been very even this year but I think it´s starting to divide first now.
Im loving the downfall of Manchester United as well! Im really looking forward to see the second half of the season, it will be bloody.

Written by andskotinn on 09.01.2014 at 06:22

I have been a Chelsea supporter since I was a kid, but I didnt start watching football again till few years ago really. I think this season has been great, it´s been very even this year but I think it´s starting to divide first now.
Im loving the downfall of Manchester United as well! Im really looking forward to see the second half of the season, it will be bloody.

Not much fun left in EPL except of tossing of whopping pounds in player's account or daily bitching of one coach to another and sacking and shit. Bleh!

I watch lot of Spanish, German and Scottish football games and get to know lot of young, talented footballers running for their names to get famous. I bet in upcoming WC 14, you gotta see lot of young gas tanks making their names in media and everywhere.

Oh, passing of Eusebio was pretty sad. He accomplished everything except of winning a World Cup for his country.

Written by andskotinn on 09.01.2014 at 06:22

I was going to make a new thread dedicated to the English Prime League, but Im not allowed to apparently.
What teams do you support ? What do you think of the season so far ? Thoughts on transfers, games and so on. (if someone could make that kind of thread, that would be awesome. I think this one is to wide of an topic)

I have been a Chelsea supporter since I was a kid, but I didnt start watching football again till few years ago really. I think this season has been great, it´s been very even this year but I think it´s starting to divide first now.
Im loving the downfall of Manchester United as well! Im really looking forward to see the second half of the season, it will be bloody.

EPL is overated, I am Millwall, because nobody dont like us , we dont care.
I never ever watch EPL, because Bundesliga and Serie A are what I watch most I wish I can se Argentina , but I cant
EPL and La Liga , never have been fan of those and never will... I am ashamed that Scandi peole follow EPL, specelly when home leuages are not so well followed

Written by andskotinn on 09.01.2014 at 06:22

I was going to make a new thread dedicated to the English Prime League, but Im not allowed to apparently.
What teams do you support ? What do you think of the season so far ? Thoughts on transfers, games and so on. (if someone could make that kind of thread, that would be awesome. I think this one is to wide of an topic)

I have been a Chelsea supporter since I was a kid, but I didnt start watching football again till few years ago really. I think this season has been great, it´s been very even this year but I think it´s starting to divide first now.
Im loving the downfall of Manchester United as well! Im really looking forward to see the second half of the season, it will be bloody.

Everton.

Unfortunately just as the club hit stride a rash of injuries to key players have stalled a promising season. Doesn't get easier heading to your pad this weekend.

As for Manu, yeah, it's amusing, particularly given the shady way in which Moyes left Everton and attempted to pry key players. (although the Fellaini fleecing was pretty awesome) Oviedo's late goal at OT was awesome.

The season itself is interesting, bit of a chase for the top spot, as well as 4th (though less so now with EFC fading) ...

Written by BitterCOld on 20.02.2014 at 00:14

Written by andskotinn on 09.01.2014 at 06:22

I was going to make a new thread dedicated to the English Prime League, but Im not allowed to apparently.
What teams do you support ? What do you think of the season so far ? Thoughts on transfers, games and so on. (if someone could make that kind of thread, that would be awesome. I think this one is to wide of an topic)

I have been a Chelsea supporter since I was a kid, but I didnt start watching football again till few years ago really. I think this season has been great, it´s been very even this year but I think it´s starting to divide first now.
Im loving the downfall of Manchester United as well! Im really looking forward to see the second half of the season, it will be bloody.

Everton.

Unfortunately just as the club hit stride a rash of injuries to key players have stalled a promising season. Doesn't get easier heading to your pad this weekend.

As for Manu, yeah, it's amusing, particularly given the shady way in which Moyes left Everton and attempted to pry key players. (although the Fellaini fleecing was pretty awesome) Oviedo's late goal at OT was awesome.

The season itself is interesting, bit of a chase for the top spot, as well as 4th (though less so now with EFC fading) ...

This season I hope gooners will take it, they are so close, only uif that game in manchester 5 -0 damn and Chelsea are on the TOP
I hope there be new or other champions as usually fights

Written by Bad English on 20.02.2014 at 01:33

This season I hope gooners will take it, they are so close, only uif that game in manchester 5 -0 damn and Chelsea are on the TOP
I hope there be new or other champions as usually fights

"Arse"nal not kicking up much arse from couple of matches. Only Giroud making moves but as always gunners back-line has always been weak. I think it'll be tight competition for No.1 but still more games to go.

Chelsea ia doing pretty good. They hit the pedal at the last moment and have grabbed a very good position but I think the number of draws they've made eventually will push them down.

Everton is fine. As Craig said, injuries have plagued their playmaking and equally tough for them to be in first 5 position or even qualify for Champions League.

Written by Marcel Hubregtse on 10.12.2012 at 19:39

Written by The Turbanator on 10.12.2012 at 18:58


Because most of the time I've seen strikers offside when the ball is played, they run back to the defence line and run forward again.

which makes it offside.

But this instance is really difficult to judge for the linesman without video referral. So I am never too bothered when they disallow or allow such a goal. Remember it is way easier for the tv viewer to judge due to the vantage point and stop motion, also it's impossible for a human on the field to watch two places at the same time.

Happy traveling to Latvia LOL
damn Lithuania are lucky they get England
Well Ned is good as well since out TV and FA will get money from dutches, who will ask good TV wrights to broadcast

I hope game can be played in Riga not damn Estonia

Everton was pretty unlucky to concede that late goal. They've got quite the team one can only dream of.

Written by Monolithic on 24.02.2014 at 08:14

Everton was pretty unlucky to concede that late goal. They've got quite the team one can only dream of.

If they can keep a striker healthy... and that striker can score regularly, they'll be dangerous.

still a lot of points to play for, their worst away matches are behind them, who knows, maybe they can beat out Spurs and Manu for 5th.

Itrs funny team who are playing in allk Bundesliga seasons so far (no Bayern Munchen wanst in 1th seaspn, they did play in Regionaliga Sud /Bayern or what was the name)
is so close to be relegated , shame on you Hamburg , I hope Stuttgart goes to rel play outs not HSV

Giroud drilled Everton 4-1.

How's Saturday going for Everton fans?

I'd be happy ONLY if Arsenal wins the FA Cup because they faced two teams that won't give in easily.

Still rather root for EFC than be a gloryhound.

waited decades to see my favorite NFL, MLB, and NHL teams win it, can "suffer" through a few tough outings.

Written by BitterCOld on 09.03.2014 at 10:44

Still rather root for EFC than be a gloryhound.

waited decades to see my favorite NFL, MLB, and NHL teams win it, can "suffer" through a few tough outings.

I know ypur fav NH team, but what is NFL, MBL team that you support and do you watch MLS

Written by Bad English on 09.03.2014 at 12:54



I know ypur fav NH team, but what is NFL, MBL team that you support and do you watch MLS

Patriots, Red Sox... originally from Boston, so grew up rooting for their teams.

except for MLS. never was a Tea Men fan in the NASL days as my youth soccer we were named after the Fort Lauderdale club. I root for the Portland Timbers in MLS.

Written by BitterCOld on 09.03.2014 at 20:53

Written by Bad English on 09.03.2014 at 12:54



I know ypur fav NH team, but what is NFL, MBL team that you support and do you watch MLS

Patriots, Red Sox... originally from Boston, so grew up rooting for their teams.

except for MLS. never was a Tea Men fan in the NASL days as my youth soccer we were named after the Fort Lauderdale club. I root for the Portland Timbers in MLS.

it explains
I have seen MLS . David was a reaspon why our TV broadcasted it here, now seems it stuck, sometimes they broadcast games and level is OK, sometimes its fun to wtach


Freiburg vs Dortmund was exaelent game what a goal, Herta also played good, good Bundesliga day and seems BCB is only one who can still make concurence to Bayern, seems its easiest Pepe Guardiolla tittle ever

So it will be Atletico Madrid who will take La Liga? Barac sis trugling, real has not so good possition ....

I hope Lverpool wont be Looserpool, as much I dont wanna see chelski win, abra still pissing me of I hope Liverpool will have guts to go all way

Can Juventus take Serie A ? I hope they win they need get 3 stars under logo what was stollen from team , or Roma will make till top
I belive Roma 2-0 Atalanta... I belive Atalanta will get 2 goals back
seems Roma - Milan ha sleft, Juve has easy ride

Hamburg only tea, what played in all Bundesliga seasons can be relegated , I hope not ... I hate HSV and Hannover because team has Rudnevs, after his conmflikt whit Reading defender Gorks I hate Rudnevs

Written by Cynic Metalhead on 08.03.2014 at 16:40

Giroud drilled Everton 4-1.

How's Saturday going for Everton fans?

*coff* 3-0 at Goodison *coff*

If Everton take 4th at, what, less than half Arsenal's payroll (143m pounds v 63m pounds last year)... oh my.

Written by BitterCOld on 16.04.2014 at 08:05

Written by Cynic Metalhead on 08.03.2014 at 16:40

Giroud drilled Everton 4-1.

How's Saturday going for Everton fans?

*coff* 3-0 at Goodison *coff*

If Everton take 4th at, what, less than half Arsenal's payroll (143m pounds v 63m pounds last year)... oh my.

*Gives water*

Well, yeah good show by Everton but I never hammered 'em down. Actually, "Arse"nal dilapidated due to poor performance at backside. Everton now at 66, "Arsen"nal at 67 and still Everton got one game in difference to notch 4th place from Gunners. Tottenham is far behind, so it left with first 4 to fight for. I REALLY want Everton to qualify especially start was absolute horrific due to number of injuries. Good luck to Everton.

Well, it doesn't matter who weigh in much but what matters is team work. Look at what happened to Barca, they been kicked out of CL and now in relegation off from winning Spanish Cup too.

Liverpool winning the league, HELL YES.

Now let's pray for my local club to get safety... 7 matches to go and just 1 point away. YES, WE CAN!!!!

R.I.P. Tito Vilanavo

Wow... such sad news... rest in peace. A very dark day for Spanish sport.

What's just happened at the Allianz???!!! Absolutely no words!!

Catania 4-1 AS Roma

Juventus hasnt played a match and already are champions so next match aganst Atalanta is meaningless since Juve has 3 games and Roma 2 game left
Bravi ragazzi